The Bay Shore Beautification Society is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to improving the aesthetic appearance of our town.
Accomplishments of the Bay Shore Beautification Society include:
Constructing a two-level Memorial Garden on the west end of Main Street;
Displaying 500 flower baskets along Main Street, side streets and the railroad station from spring through fall;
Planting over 130 tree pits with liriope grass or ivy along Main Street;
Conducting the "Street Garden" program which encourages residents to plant gardens that can be seen from the street;
Initiating the "Nominate Your Neighbor" program whereby families are nominated by neighbors and then recognized by Beautification with certificates for their efforts with home and garden maintenance;
Purchasing twelve new wrought iron trash pails for Main Street;
Decorating the town for the winter season with 550 wreaths, ribbons, bows and roping (provided by Bay Shore Business Improvement District);
Organizing the annual community-wide "Light the Night" luminary event where over 36,000 candles are lit by families along the curbsides throughout the town;
Organizing the annual family Winter Fest at Dr. King's Park;
Planting fir tree at the Band Shell;
Sponsoring the annual fundraising luncheon in June;
Helping with weeding and maintenance of Main Street;
Burying overhead wires at the Band Shell and Memorial Garden;
Planting gardens at the railroad station in collaboration with the Community Forum;
Planting a new community garden at the corner of Williams Street and Brook Avenue;
Increasing both pride and real estate values by keeping our community well-landscaped, clean and attractive.
WREATH CONTEST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q - Where do I get a wreath for the contest?
A - You can buy or create the wreath you wish to decorate.
Q - What size wreath do I use?
A - you can use and or create any size wreath, from very small to very large.
Q - How do I enter the contest?
A - By filling out and mailing an entry form by November 17, 2008 - the form can be downloaded and printed from this website. Or email the information requested on the form to beautification@bayshore-brightwaters.com by November 20th
Q - What are the contest wreath categories?
A - Most creative, most original, most traditional natural materials, most traditional artificial materials, best design for children, most representative of historic Bay Shore and most representative of your business, hobby or organization.
Q - When is the deadline for completing my wreath?
A - Please have your wreath ready for display by Friday, November 21st.
Q - Where do I bring my completed wreath?
A - We will either e-mail or call you by November 20th with your assigned store or community location. You should bring your wreath to your assigned location for display on either Friday, November 21st or Saturday, November 22nd.
Q - Where will my wreath be displayed?
A - Your wreath will be displayed at an assigned store or community location for two weeks.
Q - How can I see the all of the wreaths in the contest?
A - Visit Bay Shore stores and community locations to see the wreaths. You may also choose to place a
silent auction bid to buy a wreath. While at the stores, enter free drawings for great raffle prizes
from Bay Shore merchants.
Q - When will the contest end?
A - Winners in each category will be announced on Sunday, December 7, 2008at the Band Shell on Main Street at 4:15p.m. before Light the Night begins. Judging will be done by the Bay Shore Garden Club.
Q - What happens to my wreath after the contest?
A - You can choose to have your wreath returned to you or you can donate your wreath and it will be auctioned off in the silent auctions, with the proceeds to go towards town beautification projects.Please e-mail any questions to beautification@bayshore-brightwaters.com
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