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Issue No. 40
August 2014
In This Issue
Neighborhood Housing Report
Classifieds
Community Events and Notices
Treasurer's Report
See Downton Abbey costumes
Local Happenings
Courtesy of Ann Chumney, Coldwell Banker Agent Ann Chumney, Coldwell Banker and 18-year Bay Hills Resident

The spring real estate market is in full swing. Whether you're considering putting your house on the market or just curious, see what's for sale and what has sold in our community in this month's neighborhood housing report.

To read this month's neighborhood housing report, click here.  

Welcome! 

 
Greetings, neighbors.
Is it August, already? Before you know it, kids will be heading back to school. That's all the more reason to celebrate summer with neighbors at the community BBQ Friday, August 22 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the pavilion. Help us spread the word! We'll have yummy food, activities for all ages, and some great tunes. The Arnold Fire Department will be there with the fire truck! Please mark your calendars for this not-to-miss event.

Contact Shannon Pierce if you can volunteer. We are looking for two to three grills and grillers. Call or email Shannon at 410-562-7832 or shannonpierce2013@gmail.com.
 
Break-ins
If you've been following the emails, you know there were some car break-ins in mid-July. A few tips:
  • Lock car doors
  • Notify the police immediately of any suspicious activity or theft
  • Do not keep valuables in your vehicle
  • Encourage neighbors to join our email list so our emails alerts reach more people
  • Join our Bay Hills Community Facebook page for news alerts

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Covenants Reminder--Let's keep our yards looking nice
13. Each lot owner shall maintain all those portions of plated streets abutting his lot or lots, including sidewalks located therein, which lie between his lot lines and the curb of such street or streets. 

17. At no time shall any of the lots herein described be stripped of its top soil or allowed to go to waste by wasting away or made disorderly in appearance by being excavated for gravel, sand, or other material or by having rubbish or trash thrown, dumped, or disposed therupon. No lumber, brick, stone, cinder block, or other materials used for building purposes shall be stored upon any lot more than a reasonable time for the construction in which they are to be used to be completed.

Next Board Meeting
Please join us for the August BHCA board meeting on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m. at O'Loughlin's.
 

Sincerely,

Paul Cain
BHCA President


 

Classifieds   

 

The BHCA welcomes ads from residents for non-commercial services and items for sale. Submit your ad by the 15th of the month prior to Beacon@BayHillsOnline.com with your name, address, and dates to run. Please keep ads to 30 words or less. Ads may be edited for style and length.


Community Events and Notices

 

Bay Hills Community Association Meeting  

Tues., Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m.

The Bay Hills Community Association will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m. at O'Loughlin's.  

       

Bay Hills Community BBQ

Fri. Aug. 22, 5 - 8 p.m. 

Join your Bay Hills neighbors for a community BBQ on August 22 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Bay Hills pavilion. We'll have yummy food, games for all ages, and good tunes. We could still use help with planning. If you'd like to be involved, please contact Shannon Pierce at 410-562-7832 or shannonpierce2013@gmail.com. 

 

Seekers Group

Summer Tuesdays, June 3 - August 26, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

St. Andrew by the Bay welcomes anyone who is searching for God and community, whose heart is full of questions, including people of all faith backgrounds and no formal faith. No pressure and no strings attached. Meetings held in the St. Andrew by the Bay conference room. Click here for more info. 

 

Bay Hills Moms Group

Are you a Bay Hills Mom? Click here to join our Facebook group to chat and meet up with other friendly moms for play dates, stroller walks, and info about sitters and mother's helpers.   

 

Bay Hills Book Club

The Bay Hills book club meets monthly.  New members are welcome. For more information, contact Maureen Lamson at maureenlamson@hotmail.com.   

Community Dumpsters
October 27 - 29
Many of you have asked when we will have dumpsters in the neighborhood. The county only provides dumpsters once a year now, and they rotate fall and spring. This year, the dumpsters will be in the pool parking lot October 27 - 29, so mark your calendars for fall cleaning.

Recycling in Arnold Park
The county will provide dumpsters in Bay Hills this October, but if you need to get rid of stuff now, try the dumpsters located in Arnold Park. You can bring anything you would normally put in your at-home recycling container, and it saves you from having to keep cardboard boxes piled up--or anything else that fills the container quickly. For more information, visit recyclemoreoften.com. Click on "Recycling Information," then "Parks."

   

Welcome New Residents!

If you are new or have a new neighbor, we would like to drop off a welcome bag from the Bay Hills Community Association. Additionally, if you have a business, we would be happy to include one of your business cards in the welcome bag. Please contact Diane Ireland at 410-626-7130.

 

BHCA Resale Packets

If you are selling a home in the community, please contact Bay West Management to obtain a resale packet. The packet contains the community's by-laws, covenants, and community regulations. The packet should be furnished to the buyer prior to the property sale closing. Bay West will confirm if there is any balance due on the homeowner's account before releasing the packet.

 

Sellers are expected to clear their BHCA account prior to closing on a home sale. The title company representing the buyer is required by law to research obligations related to a property. These obligations include homeowner association memberships, outstanding dues, liens, etc. To request a resale packet, contact Michelle Boss or Ralph Hudson at Bay West: 410-897-0207.  



July 2014 Treasurer's Report  

Account balances as of June 30, 2014

 

Summary

Total Assets        $89,429.68
Total Revenues       $3,084.71
Total Expenditures       $5,639.90

Year-to-Date Revenue       $68,734.07
Year-to-Date Expenditures       $24,801.23
Riverbay Roadhouse

Downton Abbey Comes to Winterthur
Join Anne Arundell Towne Questers to see the costumes of
Downton Abbey
 
Winterthur Museum is hosting the U.S. premier of "Costumes of Downton Abbey." Forty historically accurate costumes that were used in the show will be displayed, as well as photographs and vignettes that were inspired by the popular TV show. The exhibit allows visitors to step into and experience the fictional world of Downton Abbey as well as the contrasting world of Winterthur founder Henry Francis DuPont and his contemporaries.

Join Anne Arundell Towne Questers on a trip to see the "Costumes of Downton Abbey" Saturday, November 8, 2014. The trip is open to non-Questers. Mark your calendar and sign up today so you don't miss out. Details below. Funds benefit the Questers' preservation and restoration project.

What: "Costumes of Downton Abbey" at Winterthur Museum
When: Saturday, November 8, 2014, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $82.50, $40 deposit due when you sign up
Contact: Judy Roblyer 410-757-6226 or mjroblyer@verizon.net
Info and Signup: Click here for the sign up sheet and schedule >>
 

Local August Happenings
The Broadneck peninsula and surrounding Annapolis area welcome a plethora of events each month. Take advantage of all our area has to offer, or use this information to plan travel wisely.