Comfort Cases – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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WE NEED YOU!!! VOLUNTEER AT BRIAR WOODS HIGH SCHOOL THIS WEEKEND TO SORT AND PACK DONATIONS AND MAKE A CHILD’S OUTLOOK A LITTLE BRIGHTER.

  • Organizing Donations on: Sat, November 10, 9:00 am at Briar Woods High School (cafeteria)

  • Packing Party on: Sun, November 11, 9:00am at Briar Woods High School cafeteria (cafeteria)

Show your spirit for this great cause and purchase a Comfort Case charity t-shirt >>Comfort Cases T-Shirt Order Form T-shirts will also be available for purchase on Saturday and Sunday, $10 ea.

Comfort Cases is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides children, ages 0-18 who are in the foster care system, with a bag filled with essential needs as well as comfort items. The Broadlands Outreach Program together with BWHS FBLA are working together to spread the word on this very important cause. Check out their VIDEO

Please contact julie@broadlandshoa.com for questions and to volunteer

An Evening Under the Stars, Middle School Semi-Formal Dance

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November 10th, 6:30PM-9:00PM, Broadlands Community Center

***REGISTRATION CLOSED***

***There are no printed or electronic tickets to download after purchase. There will be a registered guest list at the door upon check in. Tickets will not be sold at the door due to space limitations.

Calling all Broadlands Middle Schoolers!!! Are you ready to have the time of your life? This will be a night to remember with:

  • DJ and Dancing
  • Sipping Bubbly Apple Cider
  • Photo Booth
  • Food, Treats and Drinks
  • Game Stations
  • And many surprises fit for a semi-formal tween/teen event!

And the 2018 Halloween Contest Winners are….

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Check out their spooktacular display of Halloween fun in the neighborhood!

2018 Halloween Contest

1st place – 42971 Tealbriar
2nd place – 21285 Hidden Pond
3rd place – 42973 Thornblade

Thank you to all that entered this year’s contest. It was a terrific turnout of amazing décor by everyone that entered, which made the judging very tricky. Check out some of the eerie, hair-raising scenes right here in Broadlands!

Amazing Broadlands Events This Weekend!

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The Halloween Events are Rain or Shine unless thunder and lightning occur.  Please check website for any updates.

3rd-5th Graders Halloween Party – Friday, October 26, 6:00-8:00pm

Put on your best costumes and prepare to have fun at the Broadlands Community Center. There will be music, games, and food for everyone. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE BEST COSTUMES! Details>>

Potions Class – Saturday, October 27, 11:00am & 2:00pm

We will prepare Harry Potter Treats (in honor of the 20 year anniversary) so be prepared for cauldron cakes and Honeydukes specials such as the ever jumping chocolate frogs. Golden snitch truffles, Dobby’s favorite cornish pasties and polyjuice potion test tubes will likewise be available and as always…bubbling cauldron Butterbeer for All at the Nature Center! Details>>

Kids Halloween Parade – Sunday, October 28, 3:00pm-4:30pm

Don’t miss out on this annual favorite! The parade will start at 3:00pm on the path next to the Community Center Parking lot on Waxpool Road and will proceed through the tunnel and around Hillside Park. Details>>

Broadlands Craft Fair This Saturday, October 20th!

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Broadlands 2nd Annual Craft Fair

This year the craft fair will be held at the NATURE CENTER PARKING LOT on Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Come check out the creative vendors that will participate in this wonderful event.  Food trucks, including Fractured Prune will offer food for purchase.

***FOR A DETAILED LIST OF CRAFTS AND ARTISANS THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE, PLEASE CLICK HERE: Craft Fair Vendor List

Also the Great Pumpkin Carving Challenge will be held at the at Craft Fair from 10:00am-2:00pm as well: details>>

We Want Your Homecoming Pictures

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How was your teen’s homecoming? If you captured this milestone moment on camera, we would love to publish their pictures in Our Neck of the Woods. Please email them to nihanainen@broadlandshoa.com by close of business on Wednesday, October 10th. We look forward to seeing our young adult residents decked out in their finest!

And for the middle schoolers, don’t forget to sign up to attend An Evening Under the Stars, Broadlands Middle School Student Semi-Formal Dance>>

Trail Repairs in Broadlands Begin October 8

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Attention Broadlands Community: The Association has partnered with Finley Asphalt and Concrete to perform walking trail improvements throughout the community starting on Monday October 8, 2018. There will be times when portions of the trails will be closed while the repairs are being performed. Please use caution and avoid walking or biking on a closed section of trail.

Weather permitting the anticipated duration of construction is four weeks.

Thank you for your patience and consideration while this work is being performed.