Briarwood Beat - November 2026
The Briarwood Civic Association Community Newsletter
We're grateful for all of you! Wishing you a very blessed Thanksgiving holiday.
2027 Board of Directors Nominations
Nominations Open!
Are you interested in getting involved with the Briarwood Civic Association? We encourage you to nominate yourself or a neighbor for one of our volunteer Board of Directors or committee member positions for 2027.
Please submit nominations by November 15, 2026, to be included on the absentee ballot that will be mailed to Association members with the 2027 dues invoices. Nominees will have the opportunity to introduce themselves at the November 17 meeting.
As a reminder, nominations may be made on the floor during the December meeting.
All members of the 2026 Board of Directors intend to run again for their respective positions in 2027:
President: Chris Thomas
Vice President: Jimmy Allen
Treasurer: Chris Haltiwanger
Secretary: Angela Woodruff
BCA Community Meeting Minutes & Agendas
November 17, 2026: Next BCA Community Meeting
The agenda is now online.
This is a great opportunity to make a donation to the church's Thanksgiving Basket drive (see below).
Support Summerville Church of Christ Thanksgiving Basket Drive
The church is collecting items for its annual Thanksgiving Baskets. Please consider donating from the list below to support families in need. Donations should be delivered by November 18, 2026.
Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, we will drive through the community and pick up items from anyone unable to donate in person. Simply leave items in bags at your mailbox or porch and text Secretary Angela Woodruff at 310-613-4719 and let her know you have items available for pickup.
Stuffing mix
Cornbread mix (13oz. or larger)
Mac &Cheese
Mashed Potato Mix (13 oz. or larger)
Canned carrots
Canned pumpkin
Canned green beans (15-28 oz)
Canned corn (15-28 oz)
Canned Yams (2oz or larger)
Canned peas
Canned mixed vegetables
Canned cranberry sauce
Canned fruits
Box Cake Mix & Frosting
Yard of the Month
Congratulations to our winner, 118 Dunmow!
Year after year, your creativity and amazing Halloween decorations continue to impress, and you've done it again!
Thank you for bringing so much Halloween spirit and excitement to our Briarwood community with your incredible display!
Congratulations on another well-deserved win!
December Yard of the Month
The Decorating Contest will open for nominations from December 1 – December 13.
Pictures will be taken on December 14, and voting will take place December 15-18. The winner will receive the yard sign on December 19, with acknowledgment on the front sign, in the newsletter, and on social media.
Community Bingo
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our wonderful neighbors who generously donated such thoughtful gifts and prizes for Bingo Night! Your kindness helped make the evening extra special!
Thank you also to everyone who came out for an evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition!
We look forward to more fun community events in the future!
Santa Claus is Coming to Briarwood
Sunday December 20, 2026
Santa will be coming to visit Briarwood. Sunday, December 20, beginning at 3 pm, until he has visited all families that have signed up.
When we have a better idea of the number of participants, we will open community donations for gift bags that Santa will hand out.
This is a great opportunity for a photo and special moment with Santa.
Please Drive Safely 🚸
Please stay alert and drive carefully for the safety of our children at bus stops, as well as neighbors who may be walking, running, enjoying time with their children, or walking their four-legged family members. 🐾
We ask all community members to please allow yourself a few extra minutes, slow down, and come to a COMPLETE STOP at ALL designated stop signs throughout our neighborhood.
A few extra minutes and a little extra caution can make a big difference in keeping everyone in our community safe. ❤️
Thank you for helping keep Briarwood safe!
Reporting Maintenance Requests
To better serve our community, we ask that all maintenance requests be submitted to contact@briarwoodsc.org.
This will help us track issues more effectively, ensure timely follow-up, and keep a formal log for reference.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in keeping Briarwood a beautiful place to live. .
Neighborhood Contact Information
Emergencies: Call 911
Covenant & Restriction Violations:
Dorchester Real Estate Services
843-563-5005 | hoa2@dorchestersold.net
Board of Directors Communication:
Attend scheduled monthly meetings in person
Email: contact@briarwoodsc.org
(responses within 24–48 hours)
Member Social Media Communication: Visit our official website or join us on our official Facebook page and community group.
Architectural Review Committee: Please send forms to hoa2@dorchestersold.net for approval before beginning any work.
Stay Connected With Us!
Sign up for the email newsletter. Our monthly newsletter is available on our website and via email. Visit briarwoodsc.org to sign up.
Follow the Official Briarwood Civic Association Facebook page for news and updates from the board.
Join the BCA Members & Residents Group
This group is open to all BCA members and residents.
Attend the monthly meetings. Join us on the third Tuesday of every other month at Summerville Church of Christ or Zoom.
