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EDITOR
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Jeffrey Stites
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For The Love Of Reading
atching the Leland area grow during our 28 years living in Brunswick County has been both exciting and fascinating. If you told us in 1993 that today Leland would be the largest town in Brunswick County, I’m not sure we’d have beleived you. But with the benefit of hindsight, it makes perfect sense. Leland and Belville are positioned directly across the river from Wilmington which gives them easy access to downtown, easier, in fact , than many parts of the city of Wilmington. The beaches of Brunswick County are close by, but with the parks that have been created, there’s no need to go to the beach to get lost in naure’s beauty. Shopping is close by with easy access to Wilmington and even Myrtle Beach, but again, with all the options now available right in the Leland area, there really is very little need to travel far to find what you need. The housing developments have attracted retirees and young people looking for a place to start out. It’s an exciting time to live here. This issue looks at some of the reasons why and at an opportunity to help pave the areas future path. We look forward to our future and hope you do as well.
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Our Winning Number STORY BY HARRY BLAKESLEE, PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES Editor’s Note: As relative newcomer to the Town of Leland, Harry Blakeslee is naturally curious about his new home. Over the last several months Harry has been chronicling his investigations into his new home in a series of articles. We love seeing an area we’ve know for decades through Harry’s eyes and hope that as he answers his questions, he’s satisfying your curiosity as well. This month Harry looks into the Town of Leand itself, its growth and its future plans.
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he number above is the USPS zip code for Leland, named after the nephew of Citizen Joseph W Grady, leader of the town’s incorporation effort. The community was called Woodburn until 1989 when it was incorporated into the Town of Leland. Surprisingly, there are also properties with postal service addresses in Winnabow that are, in reality, within the Leland town limits. Leland encompasses approximately 22 acres and is much like a patchwork quilt. The above zip code number is lucky because Leland is currently a relatively young, prosperous, professionally-managed community with managed growth. Citizens can thank our Mayor Brenda Bozeman and the Town Council as well as Town Manager Dave Hollis and his staff of professionals. These people have successfully promoted Leland into the fastest-growing community in North Carolina and 17th fastest in the nation. According to census numbers, our population was 13,614 in 2010, growing to 23,544 in 2019. At that rate, we ought to hit 28,000 in 2021. Leland has a lot to recommend it to potential transplants, and current residents, with a temperate climate, a modern community, top-drawer services, and many recently-built homes and apartments at reasonable prices compared to the Northeast and Upper Midwest. Adding to Leland’s current attractiveness are abundant medical services and general services providers, national food purveyors, well-managed traffic and roads, proximity to additional shopping in Wilmington and Shallotte, and a low tax rate. Our geography puts us several feet above high water, so we have not had any general flooding in the last 10 years, according to Emergency Service Director, John Grimes, even with several hurricanes. Of course being near several rivers and streams, occasionally very low flood-plain areas can flood. Leland also provides attractive water and sewer services which seem to be encouraging both residential and light commercial properties to petition to be annexed from Brunswick County into the Town of Leland, further enhancing Leland’s growth. One example of voluntary annexation into the town spurring growth is the new Leland Innovation Park on US 74/76. The area, the first to feature the town’s new Innovation District zoning, will add 250 acres of residential and light industrial space to the Town of Leland. Gary Vidmar, Director of 4 Leland Magazine /March /March 2021 / www.LelandMag.com
Apartment buildings are popping up like Spring flowers
Economic and Community Development, stated in a press release that Leland Innovation Park is Leland’s current primary focus for adding commercial/industrial property tenants within the town. They also stress that Leland is seeking “high-paying
Wendy’s is coming to town in Brunswick Forest
job for residents . . . not smoke-stack industries.” The current Village Road Fire and Rescue Station #51 will be relocated nearby the Innovation Park on US 74 to better serve the north and northwest areas of
CURRENTS Leland. This will be joined by a new station #53 on Lanvale Road (off U.S. 17) and the existing station #52 on River Road (Hwy. 133). Leland has plans annually updated by our town personnel in a report called Leland 2045. The plan sets forth growth goals to guide the town’s elected officials and professional staff as the community continues to see rapid growth. Of course budget constraints affect the timing of various elements of the plan. Since there is an annual review, citizens can, and are encouraged to, participate. Future developments are confidential until approved and announced by the town and the developer/builder. Announced projects under construction include a Tractor Supply Co. store, Wendy’s restaurant, Five Guys restaurant, and two breweries, one in Brunswick Forest and another behind Town Hall. Large developments like Brunswick Forest, Mallory Creek, Compass Pointe, Juniper Creek, and Magnolia Greens look to continued expansion, as are many other smaller neighborhoods. Leland Parks and Recreation is also looking to the future with several park im-
provements and new park plans in progress. A master plan for improvements to Founders Park is under development and accepting citizen comment. The Cypress Cove Park Access project would construct a direct access road into Cypress Cove Park from Village Road and make improvements to the park entrance and parking areas. Another park, Sturgeon Creek Park, is in the early investigation and evaluation phase. Some of the additional capital projects planned include: the Leland Greenway (a project to construct a multi-use path connecting Westgate Nature Park, which is owned and operated by the Town of Leland, to Brunswick Nature Park, which is owned and operated by Brunswick County.), enhancements to the municipal campus, and a project on Old Fayetteville Road to develop a roadside multi-use path along the north side of the road from Town Hall Drive to North Brunswick High School. With Leland’s strong, experienced, and dedicated town staff, mayor, and town council, I expect that Leland will continue to be a model for managed growth in both population and quality of life. Details of Leland’s Budget and Finances
A new Tractor Supply Store and new townhouses being built on 17s on the way out of town
are available at the town website: https://www.townofleland.com/sites/ default/files/uploads/2020-2021_budget_ manual_approved.pdf https://www.townofleland.com/finance/ audited-financial-statements
Many thanks go to Ms. Hilary Snow, Communications Officer for the Town of Leland, for her assistance in compiling this information.
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North Carolina’s Fastest Growing Town Plans For Growth STORY BY JEFFREY STITES, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
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eland is looking forward. As the town experiences the fastest growth in the state of North Carolina, it is revising and updating its land use and transportation plans to fit predicted needs up to 25 years in the future. The town has partnered with a consulting firm, Design Workshop, to create the Leland 2045 plan tp continue intelligently guided growth.
The plan will include the following elements: • Community Assessment – A thorough review of population, housing, demographic, and economic trends, and projections • Natural Resources, Resiliency, and Hazard Mitigation – An analysis of environmental assets, areas for preservation and conservation, and how future development can be guided in a manner to min-
imize susceptibility to natural disasters • Historic, Cultural, and Heritage Preservation and Enhancement – An inventory of historic, cultural, and heritage resources and information and how future development can celebrate and enhance the history and culture of the area • Land Use and Community Design – An analysis of Leland’s existing land use and rec-
An artist’s rendering of a possible future Leland business district
ommendations for a framework for future development that creates place-based neighborhood nodes and transects • Housing – A review of housing needs and trends and recommendations that will create strong neighborhoods that support lifelong housing needs • Transportation – Recommendations for a multi-model transportation network that supports the desired future land use patterns, including bicycle and pedestrian facility recommendations, a collector street network, street infill recommendations, and recommendations for applications of street types • Implementation – Specific goals, policies, and action items to implement each element of the Leland 2045 plan
The public is welcome and invited to participate in this project in several ways. Citizens can access an online survey via the Town of Leland website and email comments Comments to bandrea@townofleland.com. In person, there is a Public Engagement Hub available by appointment. And a series of community workshops are planned. The first was held in January and the next two will be in March and August. There is even a special form for children to add their thoughts. Details and links to all theses input methods are found at www.townofleland.com/planning-inspections/ planning-zoning/leland-2045-planning-generations.
The Public Engaement Hub is available with a reservation
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Spring Art Shows
community siastically working on their mugs. This Mug Challenge gives them something different to work on while “hunkering down” at home.” This portion of the show allows art lovers to vote for their favorite, and purchase them as well.
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This show has no judge but the public, no awards but purchases, and no theme, just members of the cooperative working together to initiate the spring season in the gallery.
uring the past year, high school art students have had to content themselves with using their family refrigerator door as their gallery. No more! Associated Artists of Southport is hosting the High School Art Show at Franklin Square Gallery, March 1 through March 26. Franklin Square Gallery is located at 130 E. West Street, off Howe Street in Southport. During the show, the Gallery is open from Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 4pm. With ribbons awarded for creativity and technique, work has been submitted in three categories – 2D, 3D and Graphics. Ribbons are awarded for creativity as well as technique. This show is an important preview opportunity for those assembling a college application portfolio. Patricia Lyles, retired Brunswick County art teacher, has agreed to take on the challenging roll of judge for the show. Stop by and see what Brunswick County art students can create!
ASSOCIATED ARTIST OF SOUTHPORT SPRING SHOW As the dreary winter fades into a new spring, it’s the perfect time to go enjoy some art. Franklin Square Gallery in Southport has just the ticket with two shows opening on March 1, one featuring students and another displaying the works of Associated Artis of Southport members. The members’ show will even include another of the gallery’s popular Mug Challenges! What do artists do when cooped up at home during the pandemic? They try new media, paint big pictures, and create even more whimsical pottery. Stop by the Associated Artists of Southport’s Member Show at Franklin Square Gallery, March 1-May 8, and see what they’ve been up to. Associated Artists of Southport (AAS) is located in the charming, historic building nestled under live oak trees behind Franklin Square Park three blocks from Southport’s waterfront at 130 E. West Street. Its large, high-ceilinged galleries allow space for social distancing. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am- 4 pm. With more than 100 exhibiting members, all who can contribute to this show, different perspectives on, “the new normal” are expected. Ricki Hiatt, co-chairperson for 2-D exhibits, sees this spring opening of the gallery as symbolic of the
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feelings of renewal, hope and joy. “Our artists will be sharing this message through the beauty of their paintings. Come see what we have to offer and revive our soul!” Hiatt said. The pottery contingent is stepping up with their Easter/Spring Mug Challenge. Becky Cleary, co-chairperson for 3-D exhibits, reports, “I’ve been checking with the potters and they are enthu-
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LCF LifeCare NoCost Grief Program CONTRIBUTED BY AMANDA HUTCHESON, LCF LIFECARE
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ower Cape Fear LifeCare will offer a multi-week, no-cost virtual grief care program for those coping with the death of a parent on Tuesdays, Mar. 23 through Apr. 13. The group will be held 3 – 4:30 pm. in a secure virtual environment. Pre-registration is required; to register, please call 1-800-379-4880 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and the name and date of the program you wish to attend. A grief counselor will contact you. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (formerly Lower Cape Fear Hospice) is here to help. Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Because of our generous donors, these caring, no cost groups, camps and workshops are available to all. Your donation is always appreciated. Lower Cape Fear LifeCare is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to the highest quality LifeCare, education, and supportive services to our patients, their families, and the communities we serve. For more information, visit lifecare.org.
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Another Bennie With The Jets Tickets For Luna Sea & Dave’s Not Home At The Cape Fear Jet Port Available Now
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outhport’s first drive-in concert was so nice, we’re doing it twice! Join us on the Jetport with the LunaSea Rockers and Dave’s Not Home.
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Load up your car and plan to take off with Up Your Arts during another Bennie With the Jets drive-in concert at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport on Saturday, April 24, from 2-5 pm. Prepare for absolute lunacy with ... the LunaSea Rockers! You won’t find a more fun, more hardcharging, Big Band sound south of the Mason-Dixon Line! Local
phenoms Dave’s Not Home, of the ever-expanding, hard-act-to-follow playlist, will open with Joann Duncan laying out the purest vocals you’ve ever heard. So take your polka dots and boogie away outside at a comfortable, safe distance on a beautiful spring day with family and friends. Tickets are $50 per vehicle. Food
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is sold separately with multiple food trucks serving up deliciousness all day. Proceeds benefit the Save the Hall, Y’all campaign to transform the old city hall building in the heart of downtown South-
port into an arts center. Gates open at 1 pm. The rain date is May 1, same time, same place. Tickets available now at https:// bit.ly/3aPHExr
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Art Beat
Wisconsin To Carolina
Local Artist Explores Nature In Paint STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM
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aking in the incredible beauty of nature is something we can all certainly use during these most difficult times. A solitary walk on the beach and deeply inhaling that salty sea breeze can calm your mind like nothing else. But when it’s cold outside, I suggest a day spent in a museum or browsing local art galleries. A simple still life painting can come to life and bring back treasured memories. Landscape paintings can bring us back to places we have once visited or lived in, taking our minds away from the troubles of the world.
Nancy Henkel Schulte, local painter originally from Kenosha, Wisconsin, remembers walking through the Chicago Art Museum as a young woman and admiring the Andrew Wyeth collection. Much of her work includes the beauty all around us such as landscapes, still lives, flowers and also includes beloved dogs and architectural studies. “I have been painting for 35 years and try very hard to improve with every painting and lesson. I have
gone to every art museum in my travels and I always carry my sketchbook and camera,” she said.“ I have taken from more than 40 people…” Always the creative artist, Schulte also loves to work with her hands in cooking, decorating, sewing, quilting, writing and knitting. “I was very good even as a grade school artist and won awards through high school. However, I thought I should have a ‘real job’ and was very interested in nursing as my career. I continued to take art lessons while raising four kids and nursing,” she said. “People always ask me how long it takes me to do a painting. I think and dream about a painting before I ever sketch. An artist ‘sinks in’ a creative mode and time just flies,” she explained. “I love people, animals, flowers and landscape. I like to show ordinary things in a meaningful way. Sometimes a subject is serious, calm, silly or beautiful.” Being an artist involves being a part of a community and arts family that is often more than willing to encourage and teach others. “Artists I met along the way that were older than me would have a tendency to take me
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under their wing. I appreciated their interest in me. They gently encourage me. I have taught painting for 30 years because I want others to enjoy the creative process as well. It is a way for me to give back and I’m very glad to do it. I volunteered at a kids camp for cancer, nursing homes, and taught all ages in my home. I miss this since COVID came.” “Finding time to be creative is sometimes difficult,” said Schulte. “Com-
mission work challenges me. I like to please the buyer but I want it to be my style,” she said. “I’m painting a portrait of Mary and Jesus for someone. I’m also doing some beach people. I did angels during the Christmas season because I broke my wrist and had it casted for six weeks. That was hard! I was delighted to sell a large piece in the Gallery at Howe. People are interested in decorating their homes now.”
art beat Schulte loves people and considers painting people her favorite subject. “Being a mother, grandmother and RN have given me many valuable experiences and deep appreciation for life itself. It is imperative for me to record everyday happenings in a sensitive manner. I want to evoke emotion. I’m deeply blessed and grateful to share my talent with others. My talent is a blessing that I recognize and develop through the years.” You can see more of Schulte’s work at Franklin Square Gallery and the Artisan’s Gallery on Howe in Southport. Check out her website at www.nhschulte. com. You can reach her directly at 910-540-9177 nancyschulte@me.com.
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Coastal Home & Lifestyle Expo 2021
Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce Hosting New Event On Oak Island
STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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s the summer season starts to wind up, the Southport -Oak Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Coastal Home and Lifestyle Showcase to help service providers, contractors, retailers, and food and beverage businesses connect with potential customers. This new annual event takes place on Saturday, May 8 from 10 am - 3 pm in Middleton Park Extension behind the Oak Island town hall. Admission will be free and locals, visitors and out of town homeowners will enjoy free samples, giveaways, food, music and can register for a $200 cash drawing.
Chamber Executive Director Karen Sphar says spring is the perfect time for such an event. “Spring is all about nesting and renewal – the birds are singing louder, the blooms on the trees and flowers are brighter, and people are in a state of mind to make improvements or changes to their homes or lives. An expo focused on how to help people make
these changes is perfect in spring.” The popular Coastal Consumer Showcase hosted by the Chamber has been moved to January and this Home and Lifestyle Expo added to the annual calendar. “We are moving the Coastal Consumer Showcase which is all the different types of businesses in our community to January because it is not weather dependent,”
Sphar said. “ The Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase naturally lends itself to spring because its focus is on businesses that can protect, support or create indoor and outdoor living spaces or the activities and health of a person.” “We expect a nice crowd of residents and second homeowners will take the opportunity to Shop Local and get ideas. A business who provides services or products related or supporting the home and lifestyle will want to be seen and take advantage of the opportunity to talk with potential new clients,” Sphar said. “You may not make a sale today but you need to make an impression so that you can close the deal in the future.” Restaurants, bakeries and wineshops
are also welcome to participate. “This is a great opportunity for our restaurants and bakeries to get some exposure but also sell direct to those who are in attendance. People get hungry and thirsty at these events,” she said. However, no alcohol sales will one permitted. This may be a perfect opportunity to join your local Chamber of Commerce. “You don’t have to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce to purchase a display booth,” Sphar said. “However, it is a good time to consider Chamber membership since member businesses receive a discounted booth fee and since we are at the end of the fiscal year, your business will receive 14 months of membership for the price of 12!
Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase
Saturday, May 8, 2021 Middleton Park Extension, Oak Island 10am-3pm | Admission is FREE www.coastalhomeandlifestyleshow.com Meet local business people who specialize in maintaining your home, outdoor living, and supporting your healthy and active lifestyle. Register for the $200 Cash Drawing Free Samples | Free Giveaways | Food | Music Vendors and sponsors contact 910-457-6964 or www.coastalhomeandlifestyleshow.com
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COMMUNITY
Upcoming Art Events ALL Programs Feature An Art Show, A Watercolor Artist and Photographers
IT’S ALL ART 2021
The Art League of Leland (ALL) is accepting submissions for “It’s ALL Art,” the organization’s annual art exhibition and sale to be held on May 1 and 2, 2021, at the Brunswick Forest Fitness and Wellness Center in Leland, in accordance with NC guidelines in effect at that time. The deadline to register is March 5, 2021. ALL welcomes applications from 2-D and 3-D artists in various disciplines throughout the Lower Cape Fear area. The cost to enter is $25 for Art League of Leland members and $40 for nonmembers. Three pieces of artwork will be selected by exhibition visitors for People’s Choice Awards.
Visit ALL’s website www.artleagueofleland.org for submission guidelines and a PDF of the registration forms to print and complete. Considerations for acceptance include but are not limited to the quality of the artwork and a balance of media represented in the exhibition. Accepted artists will be responsible for delivering their artwork on April 30, 2021. If you have any questions, please email itsALLart2020@gmail.com.
April Meeting The Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts to its Thursday, April 1, 2021, virtual meeting with featured speakers Kari Feuer and Donna Launey. Feuer will discuss finding and obtaining artist residencies, and Launey will talk about what art gallery owners look for in artists and artwork. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 4-6 pm. To register to attend, email artleagueofleland@ gmail.com by March 26. Landscape artist Kari Feuer paints in oils, often with a knife, working toward an abstracted style. Her work has won national awards, and she teaches painting to artists locally and around the U.S. Feuer will speak about finding and obtaining an arts residency, a sponsored trip to a setting that is granted to the artist for uninterrupted time and support to create new work. Feuer will share what she has learned from her personal experiences in arts residencies, including setting goals, packing supplies, and making the transition from the studio to a new location. Acrylic painter Donna Launey owns Gallery Citrine in Wilmington, which functions as a co-operative for local artists to gain exposure, collaborate, learn, and enhance their art. After retiring from her medical practice as a Diagnostic Radiologist, Launey began to pursue her artistic passion. Using bold, expressive brushwork, she strives to create pas-
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Above: Last Glimmer by Kari Feuer Right: Solo Debit by Donna Launey
sionate, imaginative interpretations of everyday objects in her paintings, which have been in many local juried art shows and are in private collections in the U.S. Launey will speak about what gallery owners seek in the artwork they select. Details about how to join the Zoom meeting will be emailed to registered attendees several days before the meeting. ALL will announce meeting updates on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and www. artleagueofleland.org. About the Art League of Leland: ALL’s mission is to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts.
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FITNESS
The “Best Diet”
Finding The Right Way To Eat For YOU STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS
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he weather is finally turning, the COVID vaccine is rolling out and numbers are declining. We are all longing for those days of being able to get out to enjoy the weather and socialize with friends again. But as we start thinking about those trips to the beach or the pool, we are reminded of our pandemic gluttony we have become accustomed to in these past months. Our next thought is, “YIKES, I don’t want everyone to see all this hibernation weight I put on. I need a diet that will get me results fast.” We head to Google to find the latest and greatest diet. Unfortunately, your search returns numerous options. Where do you begin? Which is the best? Maybe you ask a friend or family member who has recently lost weight. You will certainly hear responses like, “You should try Keto, my husband and I both lost so much weight doing it.” Or “Cut out all sugars, that’s the key.” Or “Plant-based has made me feel amazing, and think of all the animals you will save.”
shows that this is less important than paying attention to how you eat. Before changing the menu, focus on eating slowly and mindfully. Eating Slowly and Mindfully helps to: -Eat less without feeling deprived -Look and feel better (due to improved digestion)
Most likely their suggestion is based on personal experience. Which is great for them, but probably not great for you. The problem is this approach doesn’t take into account the differences in peoples’ goals, lifestyle, preferences, body type, etc. Honestly, with so many differences, how can anyone expect there to be a one best diet? Personally, I don’t believe in a one best diet, and I would encourage you to do the same. The best approach is a combination of many theoretical diets out there. It is better to focus on fundamental dietary principles that can be universally applied. Focusing on food quality, personal nutritional deficiencies and needs, and controlling quantity of food intake, will provide a better long-term approach. So where to start then? Most people focus on what to eat when trying to get in better shape; but research 20 Leland Magazine /March /March 2021 / www.LelandMag.com
-Learn the feeling of actually being Hungry or Full -Stop the binge eating Want to give this Slow and Mindful way of eating a try? Follow these steps: 1. Sit at a table, with no other distractions. Just you and the food. 2. Look at what you’re about to eat. Notice what you’ve chosen. 3. Take a bite of food. Chew slowly. Notice the scent, taste, texture, and temperature. 4. Put your utensils down. Pause. 5. Take a few deep, slow breaths. Consciously relax your body. 6. Check in: What, if anything, do you sense physically or emotionally? What are you thinking? 7. Take another bite of food. Again, notice the food’s characteristics. 8. Put your utensils down again. Again, take a few deep, slow breaths
and relax. 9. Check in again. Notice any physical sensations, emotions, or thoughts that come up. Repeat steps 7 to 9 until your body tells you it’s time to stop. Once you feel like you have nailed this eating habit, you can then focus on what to eat and find the best eating style for you. Notice I didn’t use the word “diet” there. At the end of the day, your best approach will be to look at your goals, needs, and preferences; not some random set of rules from the latest diet craze. The Best Diet for you is the one that meets your nutritional needs, doesn’t leave you feeling deprived, and you can actually stick to long term. If you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you! Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.com
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COMMUNITY
Win A New Kayak
NC Maritime Museum at Southport ‘s New Fundraiser Opens Up Fun Possibilities STORY AND PHOTO BY JEFFREY STITES
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kayak opens up some incredible opportunities for exploring our area. Whether you are cruising down the Davis Canal on Oak Island, exploring the creeks running off the Intracoastal Waterway, fishing in backwater or even the ocean, or visiting some of the islands in the Cape Fear River, kayaking can bring you close to nature and be a truly relaxing escape. If don’t own a kayak yet, or just want to add to your fleet, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport has the raffle prize for you!
The museum will livestream the drawing of the winner of a beautiful wasabi green Santee 120 Sport Kayak at noon on May 1, so you have until high noon on April 30 to get your
tickets. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Maritime Museum, 204 E Moore St. in Southport, on the Friends of the Museum website, ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com/
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friends-of-the-museum, or the contest page at https://go.dojiggy.io/fomncmmspt. Proceeds from the raffle will go toward building a new fishing exhibit and refurbishing the Civil War display
at the museum, said Lori Sanderlin, Museum Director. This kayak is 12 feet long and 28 inches wide, and weighs only 42 pounds. Included is an Angler Scout paddle designed to be super stur-
dy, featuring a hook retrieval system and a 40-inch roller to measure your catch. Sanderlin said she is very thankful to Emma Thomas at The Adventure Company for her help in securing the kayak. The lucky winner will pick up the
kayak at the museum after the drawing. In the meantime, you can visit the museum to see the prize on display, and also learn all about our region’s Maritime heritage.
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Habitat For Humanity Golf Tournament
Enjoy Day On The Links For A Great Cause STORY BY JEFFREY STITES Brunswick County Habitat For Humanity invites you to turn your irons and woods into the boards, bricks, hammers and nails needed to build safe, affordable homes throughout Brunswick County at the Driving For Home Golf Outing on March 11 at The Thistle Golf Club. Tee times begin at 8 am and the fees of $400 per foursome, or $100 per individual, include golf, cart, souvenir bag, box lunch, driving range and putting green access and awards. For more information on signing up your team or to learn about the benefits of Sponsorships, contact Tamara Morales at tamara@bchabitat.org or list the Habitat website at www.brunswickcountyhabitat.org. From Brunswick County Habitat For Humanity: Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1994, and is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. We believe that safe and decent shelter should be a fundamental human right. Our goal and mission is to end substandard housing. People from all walks of life are invited to work together with us to help build and repair houses for those families in need. Since our founding, Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity has completed 65 houses. Our homeowners include young families with small children, single parents and those with disabilities. Our homes are built with volunteer labor, tax deductible donations, and proceeds from our Restores. Homeowners invest a substantial amount of time and sweat equity into building their own homes. The house is then sold to the partner family with a no-interest loan. The money collected from the mortgage repayment is then used to help finance the construction of future Habitat homes.
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Community
Letters From Home
March Brunswick Civil War Roundtable Zoom Meeting Explores Correspondence
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eturning by popular demand to the Brunswick Civil War Round Table is guest speaker Peter S. Carmichael, Ph.D., one of the nation’s foremost authorities on the American Civil War. Carmichael will address the group at the virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 2. He has planned an extraordinary presentation entitled, “Three Couples at War…and not with each other.” The Zoom meeting begins at 7 pm, and everyone is invited. Membership is required, however. Email Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com to become a member prior to the meeting.
The meeting begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, Feb 2 via Zoom, and all members are invited to attend. Not a member? Email Brunswickcwrt@ gmail.com to join prior to the meeting. Annual membership dues are $25. The Battle of New Market was fought on May 15, 1864, in Virginia during the Valley Campaign of 1864. A makeshift Confederate army of 4,100 men led by Confederate General Breckinridge, which included cadets from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), defeated Union General Franz Sigel and his Army of the Shenandoah. On the winning side, Breckinridge was a politician who served as the 14th Vice-President of the United States in 1856, and later mounted an unsuccessful presidential bid in 1860. He joined the Confederacy at the start of the Civil War, and served as brigade commander at the Battle of
Shiloh. Promoted to Major General in 1862, he fought in numerous noteworthy battles, including New Market and Cold Harbor, before serving as the final Confederate Secretary of War in 1865. On the losing side, Franz Sigel was an intriguing historical figure. In losing the Battle of New Market, he failed to provide a campaign victory General Ulysses S. Grant wanted in the Shenandoah Valley. Sigel was a fantastic organizer, loyal to his friends, valued education, understood the value of image and influence, and loved the ideals of freedom and liberty. Yet he struggled with leadership, which hampered his military career. His two great blunders in the New Market Campaign were the loss of confidence from his regimental commanders, and piece-mealing his army into the battle. His commanders did not fully trust him or understand his orders, sometimes even speaking to
his troops in German when frustrated on the battlefield. The end result at New Market, two generals, two different lifestyles, and one conclusion, a victory for the South. Sarah Kay is the managing editor of Emerging Civil War, which serves as a public history-oriented platform for sharing original scholarship related to the American Civil War. She is also assistant to the director at the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She holds a BA in History from Thomas Edison State University. Over the years, she has spoken at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Civil War round tables around the country, the Temecula Valley Historical Society, Society for Women & The Civil War Conference, and Emerging Civil War symposiums. “From writing books and hosting Zoom conferences, to research projects and blogging, I’m blessed to stay busy during this Covid-19 pandemic. I am really honored and looking forward to my ZOOM appearance at
your impressive Civil War round table on Feb. 2,” she said. (Note: The Brunswick Civil War Round Table is the largest Civil War round table in the country with more than 1,300 members.) For additional information about the Round Table, its ongoing activities, its guest speakers at future monthly meetings, or its involvement in Civil War and historic preservation, visit brunswickcivilwarroundtable. com and find the group on Facebook.
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CALENDAR
March
Ongoing Events
Riverwalk Marketplace
Some places are opened again, and we’ve included events here that are still listed as scheduled, and also some reschedule dates pretty far in the future, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm. activecommunities.com/townofleland/ to register online or call 910-408-3092. .
Fridays and Saturdays 11 am - 6 pm.; Sundays 11 am - 4 pm, Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, and lots of fresh produce, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.
Town of Leland — Parks & Recreation Check out http://bit.ly/lelandevents for more information on classes and online programs, including: painting, pottery, jewelry-making, acting, dance and more.
MARCH 1-26
Spring Into Health
This year’s run/walk is on your own schedule instead of a single-day event. Form a team, shoot some photos during your walk or run, and have fun while getting in some good exercise! Find Brunswick Wellness Coalition on Facebook for registration details. Cost is $25, and each registrant will receive a medal and be entered into drawings for swag bags.
MARCH 2
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
The Brunswick Civil War Round Table March meeting features a presentation by Peter Carmichael on “Three Couples at War…and not with each other.” The presentation focuses on letter-writing among couples during the War. The Zoom meeting begins at 7 pm. Attendance is for members only, but anyone is welcome to become a member prior to the program. Email to Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com. Annual membership dues are just $25.
MARCH 1-27
Youth Art Month at Leland Cultural Arts Center
Enjoy artwork from area youth all month at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Artwork from students from Kindergarten through 12th grade will be on display during the Center’s normal hours.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow
sented to a member of the crew. Boats participating should stage between 1:30 and 1:45 PM on ICW and/or Yacht Basin just West of Provisions in Southport. Channel 78 is the hailing and instruction channel.
MARCH 23
Spring Into DIY — Burlap Wreaths
Learn how to make burlap wreaths that can be used as the base for all sorts of holiday decorating. The cost is $20 for residents, $28 for others, and the class is 7-8:30 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.
MARCH 27
American Legion Fish Fry
Fried fish plates with all the fixins will be available from 11 am to 2 pm, takeout only. The John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 is hosting the fish fry at the entrance to Dean’s Performance Racing and Automotive, 1370 Lanvale Drive in MARCH 6 Leland. Tickets can be purchased online BSL Neighbors Market Shop local from area artisans and farmers at www.ncpost68.org or from members of at this open-air market next to The Office the Post. Tickets are $10 and include fried Coffee and Wine Bar, Hwy 87 in Boiling fish, hushpuppies, coleslaw, baked beans and cookies. Spring Lakes.
MARCH 21
Blessing of the Fleet — Southport
MARCH 30-APRIL 1
Drive-thru Egg Hunt
Celebrated by yacht clubs up and down Claim your Easter eggs in this drive-thru the Atlantic Coast as the beginning of the event at Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall boating season, the Blessing of the Fleet Drive. There will be candy and prizes. is meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season. Blessed water will be sprinkled on each passing boat and a flower will be pre28 Leland Magazine /March /March 2021 / www.LelandMag.com
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Robert Anderson Gallery Exhibit
Stop by the Leland Cultural Arts Center to see sculptures made from upcycled and reclaimed materials. Robert Anderson’s artwork can be seen during regular operating hours at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way in Leland. Visit https://www. townofleland.com/lcac to check hours.
APRIL 6
Kayak Adventure —Shark Tooth Island
This 1.5-2 mile trek is a great tour for beginners and families to explore the Cape Fear River islands and search for fossils and shark teeth. The cost is $45, and the paddle takes off at 8:30 am.
APRIL 30
Deadline for Dosher Hospital Volunteer Scholarship Applications
The Dosher Hospital Volunteer Organization will be offering three $4,000 scholarships to graduates or graduation candidates from any high school in Brunswick County. The requirements include those interested in any accredited health profession rather than only nursing. Application packets are available at Dosher.org/Volunteer, Scholarship Grants Available, or, students may speak to a guidance counselor at their high school. Applications must be received by J.A. Dosher Memorial Hospital, Attn: Nursing Administration, 924 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461 by April 30, 2021.
The grounds are open, and distancing protocols are in place inside. There is plenty to do and see outside, with historic ruins, great information on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
Leland Library - 487 Village Road
The Library is open Monday through Friday, 10 am - 5 pm. Curbside delivery is still available - reserve your book and pick it up outside the library. Call 910-371-9442. Visit https://www.brunswickcountync. gov/library/ for more information about the Brunswick County Library system and a list of other reading resources.
NC Maritime Museums - Southport Hours are 11 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Masks are required, as is social distancing. Online programs also available: Live Learning on Facebook on Tuesdays at 5 pm; Story time with Captain Meanie on YouTube on Wednesdays at 3 pm; Trivia Thursdays at 10 am on Facebook; Craft time on Facebook with Captain Meanie at 11 am on Fridays; and Sunday stretch at 11 am on Instagram. . Art League of Leland (ALL)
Leland Cultural Arts Center
The group welcomes artists of
all kinds and normally meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
pm. The musician performs songs from five decades of his music career, including his most recent album, “Out of the Blues.”
LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Aug 21, 2021 — The Village People, 7:30 pm. The group performs classics such as “Y.M.C.A’ and “Macho Man.”
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington March 18 — The Benny Hill Quintet, 7 pm — This virtual event will feature original music and jazz standards. Streaming the event is free, but donations are being accepted for the Cape Fear Community College Music Program. March 26-April 11 — City Ballet presents The Magic Toyshop — cost is a minimum of $25 per household for streaming this performance. Aug 10-12, 2021 — Cats — The hit Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Aug 14, 2021— Boz Scaggs, 7:30
Oct 27, 2021 — Million Dollar Quartet, 7:30 pm - The Tony Award-winning musical inspired by a recording session of icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. November 29, 2021 — Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 7:30 pm December 2, 2021 — Trace Adkins, 7:30 pm. The Grammy-nominated Country musician performs. March 30, 2022 — Cirque Eloize, 7:30 pm. This cirque show centers around the happenings and characters of an art deco hotel. Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for more information.
The Joyce
1174 Turlington Ave.
1174 Turlington Ave.
Check Facebook for specials and details on music and trivia nights.
March 5 — Scott Riley
Local’s Tavern 1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Avenue
March 6 — Third Year Anniversary Party, featuring live music, food and drink specials and giveaways! Ladyfinger & the Silver Linings perform at 6 pm. April 9 — Justin & Erin
Local’s Tavern
1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland March 5 —John Toppings
Music Bingo on Wednesdays, starting at 7 pm. Specials are posted on Facebook.
Bridgewater Wines 1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Tuesday Trivia is at at 6:30 pm (reservations required). Checkout the great food menu, and Sunday brunch specials; call 910-408-1900 to order take-out.
Blossoms Restaurant Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.
BEER AND WINE Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Full menu available for dine-in or takeout — also hosting live music, karaoke and trivia.
(Magnolia
New menu. Reservations are encouraged; call 910-383-0998. Check Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.
The Joyce
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dining guide APPLEBEE’S 1113 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-6315 Full-service chain bar &grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT
HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look
ISLAND FRESH-MEX GRILL
Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Traditional American Breakfast, Brunch and Burgers
2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican
BRIDGEWATER WINES
JADE GARDEN
1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 408-1900 www.bridgewaterwines.com Free Wine Tastings Thursdays and Fridays 3-6pm, Saturdays 1-5pm and Sundays 12-3pm
1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO Waterford Leland, 910-399-6739 American seafood, signature dishes, hand cut fish, steaks and chicken, freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
DUNKIN DONUTS 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
EMPIRE DELI AND BAGEL 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFE 117-G Village Rd NE, Leland Phone: (910) 399-3299
FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 1281 Cape Fear National Dr, Leland Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch
FRANKS PIZZA & EATERY 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1007 Evangeline Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE 1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
SUBWAY 103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
SHIRLEY’S DINER
WAFFLE HOUSE
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600
JERSEY MIKE’S 2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
JIMMY JOHN’S 503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
LATITUDES Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Floribbean, fresh fish, sauces, tropical themed appetizers, and frozen drinks
LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
The salmon special at Cape Fear Seafood was amazing!
PELICANS SNO BALLS 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-609-3646
PIZZA HUT 112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA 1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001 Pizza, Italian, Bar
PORT CITY JAVA 511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND 1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
Breakfast Restaurant
WOK AND ROLL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT
YUMMI YUMMI 112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce
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