Town News

Vehicle Identification Decal Applications: The 2012 vehicle identification decals are now available. Click here to print an application form. Property owners may receive up to 4 decals at no cost. Additional decals are $10 each. All decals issued after May 31st are $10 each.

Budget Message: Town Manager Hewett delivered the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Budget Message to the Board of Commissioners at a meeting held on May 17th. Click here to view the message.

Seaside Gardens: The Holden Beach Beautification Club is hosting Seaside Gardens on May 19th from 1p.m. - 4p.m. Tickets for the event can be purchased for $10 each at the Holden Beach Pavilion. Click here to view a video with more information on the garden tour.

2012 Concert Series: Click here to view the schedule for the 2012 concerts. Concerts are held on Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at the Holden Beach Pavilion, beginning May 27th and running through September 2nd. Concerts are free to attend. Put on your dancing shoes and come out for a night of family fun. Please bring your own chairs and blankets.

The Mostly Bluegrass Spring Festival: Come down on Saturday, May 26th 10AM - 8PM to the Pavilion for food, music and crafts. No charge for admission.  

Holden Beach Property Owners Association Memorial Day Meeting: The meeting will be held on Saturday, May 26th at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Hall Public Assembly. All members and non-members are invited to attend.

Turtle Talk: Beginning June 6th and continuing through August, this free weekly educational program will be conducted each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Public Assembly. The program shares information about the Turtle Patrol, sea turtles and how everyone can help the sea turtles that nest on Holden Beach. Turtle Talk is open to all family members and is free of charge. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited.

Children's Turtle Time: The Turtle Patrol is offering a new summer program to be held on July 11, 18, 25 and August 1 (Wednesday) from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Holden Beach Town Hall. The class features crafts, stories and activities for children ages 3 - 6. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information contact Amanda at (910) 842-6488.

2012 Holden Beach Turtle Patrol T-shirts: Now available at the Lighthouse Gift Shop on the mainland. They will also be for sale on Saturday, April 28th at the Days at the Docks and at Turtle Talk, which begins on Wednesday, June 6th. If anyone is interested in joining the Turtle Patrol contact Skip Hager at hagers2@atmc.net. 

Stranded Sea Turtles: The Holden Beach Patrol asks that you please report any stranded sea turtles that are observed on the beach or Intracoastal Waterway. When the water temperature is too cold, turtles that leave the gulf stream will likely be "cold stunned" and need assistance to survive. Please call (910) 880-1132 or (910) 842-2030.

Town Flags: The Town now has Holden Beach flags in stock. You can purchase a flag for $40.

Staff Report: Click here to view the staff report on Sigmodon Hibidus ("cotton rats").

Microsoft Case Study: Holden Beach was featured in a Microsoft Case Study on how the Town took its IT infrastructure to the Cloud. Click here to read the study.

Volunteers Needed: The Town is always looking for people to serve on our various boards and committees. Please stop by Town Hall and fill out a resume form or contact heather@hbtownhall.com if you have any questions.

Vegetation and Sand Fence: The Town encourages owners to vegetate their properties and install sand fencing. This is a great way to protect your property and accumulate sand on your dune. Please contact the CAMA officer at (910) 842-6080 if you would like further information.

Holden Beach Renourishment Association: The Holden Beach Renourishment Association (HBRA) is a private, tax-exempt organization whose mission is to help fund Town projects relating to beach nourishment. Nourishment is a many-tiered program involving not just sand placement, but vegetation and other proven stabilizing methods which will actually allow the beach to grow to a healthy beach. You can assist HBRA's efforts by completing a membership form and send them a tax deductible contribution. Click here to view a brochure that provides more information.