Halloween House Decorating Contest

PumpkinGet into the Halloween spirit and decorate your home to be the scariest, funkiest or funniest in Broadlands! You must complete the Entry Form to participate. Entries must be received at the HOA Office by 5:00 pm on October 18 to be considered. Judging will take place starting at dusk the evenings of October 21 and 22.

Prizes will be awarded for Spookiest, Most Creative and Best Pumpkin Carvings. All winning entries will be listed in the Newsletter and on the website.

Autumn Community Yard Sale

The Autumn Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2013 around the Broadlands neighborhood from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Please think about going “green” and bring along a reusable shopping bag. Check out the list of participants to see what’s for sale and view the community map to find each street.

Residents do not have to be on the list of participants to be part of the community yard sale. If you are a Broadlands resident, and would like to be included in the list of participants, please visit the Yard Sale Submission Form on the website.

It is the resident’s responsibility to check the list of participants for inclusion and accuracy.

Flicks in the Sticks – Tonight! (September 7th)

Wreck-It Ralph Movie PosterIt’s our 9th season and Flicks in the Sticks is presenting its final night of family entertainment for the 2013 season. Come join us for tonight’s showing of Wreck-It Ralph at approximately 8:15PM on the Nature Center lawn. Bring a picnic dinner – or pick up something from one of the great local restaurants – and stake out your spot on the lawn. Coolers, lawn chairs, and picnic blankets are welcome. Free popcorn and drinks are provided. This is a popular event, so come early for a good seat!

One lucky person will take home the DVD of tonight’s movie in a random drawing from all attendees. Tickets for the drawing are distributed before the movie starts. Drawing will be held immediately after the movie and winner must be present.

Here’s a short synopsis of tonight’s movie:

A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives. PG, 108 mins. [Parental Guidance]

Flicks in the Sticks is a FREE event for Broadlands residents and their guests ONLY.

Flicks in the Sticks is brought to you by the HOA Technology Committee.

Broadlands Third Annual Green Halloween Costume Swap

CostumeSwapDate:        Saturday, October 12, 2013
Time:        9:00am to 11:00am
Location:  Broadlands Community Center
(new location this year)

Starting Sept. 3, drop off a clean, gently-used child’s costume (or more!) in the marked bin at the Broadlands Nature Center and get a swap ticket. Bring your swap ticket to the Costume Swap on October 12th and trade your ticket for a “like-new” costume! Don’t have a ticket? Costumes may be purchased for $5.00 each from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Any proceeds will benefit the Girl Scout SHARE program.

Flicks in the Sticks – CANCELLED for Aug 3

CANCELLED Unfortunately, today’s rain has turned the Nature Center lawn quite soggy and the additional chance of rain warrants cancellation of tonight’s show. We’re disappointed that we will have to cancel our presentation of Brave. Please come out on August 17 for our next movie, The Avengers.

Brave - Movie PosterIt’s our 9th season and Flicks is presenting another night of family entertainment. Come join us for the showing of Brave at approximately 8:30PM on the Nature Center lawn. Bring a picnic dinner – or pick up something from one of the great local restaurants – and stake out your spot on the lawn. Coolers, lawn chairs, and picnic blankets are welcome. Free popcorn and drinks are provided. This is a popular event, so come early for a good seat!

One lucky person will take home the DVD of tonight’s movie in a random drawing from all attendees. Tickets for the drawing are distributed before the movie starts. Drawing will be held immediately after the movie and winner must be present.

Here’s a short synopsis of tonight’s movie:

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. PG, 93 mins. [Parental Guidance]

Flicks in the Sticks is a FREE event for Broadlands residents and their guests ONLY.

Flicks in the Sticks is brought to you by the HOA Technology Committee.