The Holden Beach Beautification Club will hold its first meeting of the year Wednesday, September 11, at 1:00pm at the Chapel. You don’t have to be a member to join us, come check it out! Everyone is welcome!
The HBBC designs, plants and maintains Padgett Garden at the foot of the bridge, as well as the other gardens on the island.
The Holden Beach Beautification Club chose the yard at 120 Halstead Street for the September yard of the month. Ken and Cindy Holland have a yard filled with brightly blooming vincas, crepe myrtles, knock-out roses, lantanas, and Encore azaleas. There are multiple beds with blooming plants and different types of palms. Tiled stepping stones and birdhouses add more color and interest to the yard. Congratulations, Cindy and Ken!
The Holden Beach Beautification Club has awarded August Yard of the Month to Joe and Sharon Butler of Brunswick Ave. East. Joe’s beautifully manicured lawn is accented by numerous pots of cascading Petunias and Gerber Daisies. They have a section of white fence surrounded by Shasta Daisies in one corner of the yard. The other beds have a Chase Tree, Plumbago, Hydrangea, and Palms. Sharon also has a collection of different stepping stones leading up to the front steps. Congratulations Sharon and Joe!
The Holden Beach Beautification Club chose the yard of Genevieve Cassese of Marker 55 Drive as the July Yard of the Month. The yard is filled with blooming Hydrangeas, hawthorns, and crêpe myrtles. Lantana, salvia, and potted plants add even more color. There are multiple other bushes, sago palms, and palm trees. In addition to the beautiful vegetation, the US flag and the Fourth of July decorations add to the scene! Congratulations, Jennie!
The Holden Beach Beautification Club has been busy prepping Padgett Garden and Town Hall for summer guests and holiday visitors. The hard work of the Landscaping Committee is in full bloom in all the gardens and the special touches from the Seasonal Decor Committee at Padgett Garden and Town Hall enhance the effect. The patriotic decor sets off the gorgeous floral display. Thanks to both of these committees for all the hard work! The Holden Beach Beautification Club wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Seasonal Decorations committee members Donna and Larry Blume, Marge Doyle and Judy Bayless placed Fourth of July decor. Not pictured: Becky Willis.
The Holden Beach Beautification Club has chosen the home of Charles Major and Kurt Morton on Ocean Blvd East as our June yard of the month. It is a tiny but well detailed yard with colorful portulaca and hydrangeas bushes and beautifully arranged palm and cedar trees. It is a little paradise. Congratulations to Charles and Kurt!
Out-going President Gayle Todd is thanked for her service to the Club by awards chair Beverly Compton.
Holden Beach Beautification Club closed out the year with the annual luncheon and awards. Members enjoyed excellent food and the view at The Dock House while they celebrated a successful year.
Out-going President Gayle Todd welcomed everyone and gave a wrap up of the year’s highlights. She thanked the outgoing Board and Committee Chairs and awarded Dolly Mitchell the Trowel Award. Joyce Lanning was recognized as a Golden Gardener for 15 years of service to the Club. Beverly Compton was recognized as Club Member of the Year. Gayle was thanked for her service to the Club as President.
Gayle swore in the officers for the upcoming year:
Incoming President Linda Rast announced her Committee Chairs and discussed her goals for the upcoming year. Gayle Todd gave closing remarks and thanked Janice Sullivan (chair), Bennie Hall, Carolyn Metrakos, Marlene Barz, Cecelia Weston, Vicki Myers, and Becky Greene for planning the luncheon.
