Author archives: Holly Patterson Moring
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8 years ago
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Hello friends!
It's coming; it really is. Sun, bay breezes, swimming—the High Season will be upon us soon. And the BR Pool Committee is ensuring that we keep our pool & grounds updated, safe and ready for the season ahead.
Last year, we took the pool-planning pretty seriously. First, we dr[...]
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8 years ago
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There will be a Special Tax District meeting for all Bay Ridge property owners at the BRCA Clubhouse, 80 East Lake Drive, on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 7:00 PM. At this meeting any property owner will be heard with regard to the proposed tax budgets and tax rates for County fiscal year 2017 (7/1/[...]
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8 years ago
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Adopt-a-Plot is a very unique "ask". Adopting a personal acre of woods? Bay Ridge residents didn't hesitate to accept the challenge. That's what so awesome about the folks who live here.
What's even better? Adopters, or Woods Warriors, are having fun doing it--together with a family or friends--o[...]
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8 years ago
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Ladies & Gentlemen! Grab your clippers & gloves! Today is Adopt-a-Plot's OPENING DAY! [cheers, applause, corks fly]
The grounds are ready, the legwork is complete and now our woods await your arrival. Our trees are ready to host the inaugural year of an exciting program that is sure to ch[...]
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8 years ago
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We need a theme song.
Can you feel the energy? Look at all these awesome Bay Ridgers getting involved to help save me--and give my 30 new trees a fresh start! I mean, seriously. This image needs a theme song. Hooray to all you green-spirited folks of all ages!
To help jump-start things, I'm ho[...]
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9 years ago
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You. You. You!
We sat in a warm Bay Ridge clubhouse one early summer evening and stared at each other. The big question was hovering above the table where we sat. The plots were surveyed. Each one was lovingly marked. The maps were made. Now: how to ensure that 80 households would actually adopt? T[...]
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9 years ago
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Alright---2 weeks til our best party of the summer: the Bay Ridge Jamboree! Our mighty force of committed volunteers are hard at work pulling together the booths, tents, food, games and more to make this special.
Here's your chance to lend a hand! Grab your buddy and sign up to help run a booth! [...]
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9 years ago
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Innovation starts with a spark. A glimmer of an idea that ignites into something powerful--something that can change the course of our future--for the better.
And that's just what's happened here in Bay Ridge. An idea has been hatched that will enable us to save 100 acres of our struggling woods-[...]
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9 years ago
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Have you heard the tale of the Bay Ridge woods? No? Then sit back and enjoy an exciting story where good will triumph over an aggressive villain. And best of all--we get to write the ending, together.
Want to learn more? Of course you do. Read on to learn about this exciting program!
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9 years ago
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I know. There's a lot going on right now. Lots of exclamation points, updates and calls to action. But! Its our high season and it doesn't last long. When we're sealed into hibernation with icy Nor'easters come February, we'll have all these happy, spirited memories to keep us warm.
Let's bring o[...]
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9 years ago
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Parade, Picnic & Patriotism--its all here.
Just as it was nearly 100 years ago here in Bay Ridge--except there are no woolen bathing suits, and we have sunscreen. And duct tape. Its nearly time for our annual 4th of July parade & celebration! For new & existing residents--here's the bas[...]
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9 years ago
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Parents & Swimmers! A note below from Brian, our awesome swim instructor:
Dear Parents,
I am pleased to be back as the as the Bay Ridge Community swim instructor for its fifth season.
Registration for the Bay Ridge Community small group Swim Lessons sessions I - IV is now open.
Space i[...]
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