The pleasant spring weather can stimulate that desire to declutter after our cold winter season. Well, OHECA is again sponsoring our Spring Yard Sale Event on Saturday, May 16 for the perfect time to convert those clutters into some cash. OHECA plans this activity every Spring with our partner, Winston-Knolls Civic Association. OHECA will locate yard sale signs the day before and the day of the event around the area to alert people driving by our community, as well as notices on social media and signage that reaches the community.

This special event is scheduled on Saturday, April 25 for 3 hours from 9:00 am to noon in the parking lot of Orange Hunt Elementary School. This activity is supported by OHECA, Winston-Knolls Civic Association and Rolling Valley Section 8-D (WK-II) HOA as a community-wide event. The following items can be shredded; office paper (any color), manila folders, staples, paper clips, rubber bands, binder clips, hanging file folders, receipts, envelopes, and of course paper, paper and more paper. The following items are NOT accepted for shredding; cell phones, batteries of any kind, 3-ring binders, garbage of any kind, newspapers, credit cards, CDs, cardboard, magazines, x-rays and hardcover books. Because 100% of the shredded paper is recycled, please be sure to remove all substantial cardboard, plastic and metal from your materials. Batteries will cause a fire! OHECA hopes members and residents can take advantage of this free event and help get rid of some annoying paper clutter.

Do you deck the halls? Trim the tree? Make your front yard so bright that the electric company sends you a thank-you card? Well, ‘tis your time to shine (literally).  Whether you go full Clark Griswold, prefer an elegant winter wonderland, or just want to hang a few festive lights, we want to see your holly-jolly creativity glow!  Dust off those string lights, untangle that tinsel (we believe in you), and get ready to sleigh the competition.

☃️ How to Participate:


1) Deck your halls; and
2) Send nominations to OHECAcontestchair@gmail.com by Wednesday, December17th

Know a neighbor with a dazzling display? Nominate them for a chance to win, too!

*Helpful hint: Make sure your lights and decorations are on in the evenings*

🎁 But Wait, We Need Volunteers! 

If you have a keen eye for sparkle, style, or inflatable snowmen taller than your garage, we’d love for you to join the judging squad. No prior experience necessary, just good cheer and the ability to say things like “ooh,” “wow,” and “is that… animatronic?”

Volunteer judges will receive:

✨ bragging rights, and 

✨ warm, fuzzy feeling of bringing cheer to the neighborhood (side effects may include humming holiday songs for weeks)

📅 Judging will happen from Thursday, December 18th, through Monday, December 22nd. Hot cocoa and cider while judging are highly encouraged. Ugly sweaters optional (but strongly celebrated). 

🎁 Winners announced: Tuesday, December 23rd  

📬 To volunteer or ask questions:  Email OHECAcontestchair@gmail.comby Wednesday, December 17th.

Let’s light up the neighborhood and spread some cheer! 

Michelle
OHECA Contest Chair