CALENDAR
March
MARCH 26
Movie in the Park at Belville
We’ve included events here that were scheduled at press time, 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 910-385-9891.
Take the whole family for the amusement park ride turned movie, “Disney’s “Jungle Cruise.” The movie starts at 7:30 pm at the Riverwalk. Take your own blankets and chairs and settle in for a fun movie night!
MARCH 26-27
Sea Notes spring concert — Sing! Sing! Sing!
THROUGH MARCH 10
Town of Leland Employee Art Showcase Employees show off their artistic talent with artwork displayed in Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive. The display also includes a collaborative piece crafted over the past year.
MARCH 4
Diamonds & Denim — Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation The 10th annual Diamonds & Denim Charity Ball will benefit Matthew’s Ministry, Brunswick County Computers4Kids and Power Walking Ministries. Sponsorship opportunities are available. It will be a fun night of dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, music by Tru Sol and more. The ball is 6-10 pm at the St. James Community Center, and tickets are $90 per person. Visit www.sheriffscharity.com for more information.
MARCH 5
NC Rice Festival — LCAC
Learn more about the Gullah-Geechee culture during this daylong festival. The festivities start at 9 am, and feature presentations, storytelling and videos inside, and music and food and craft vendors outside. Admission is free to the festival, held at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland. Visit https://www.northcarolinaricefestival. org to see the complete schedule.
MARCH 10
Birding in Brunswick: Westgate Nature Park See native birds in their natural habitat in this lovely park, 1260 W. Gate Drive. The session is 9-10:30 am. Sign up at http://bit.ly/birdinginbrunswick.
MARCH 12
In the Garden: Rain Barrels
Spring showers bring May flowers, so learn how to capture and use that rainwater for your garden. The Town of Leland teams up with the NC Cooperative Extension for this class. All supplies will be provided, and participants will take home a rain barrel. The class is 10 am to noon, 113 Town Hall Drive. Register at https://apm.activecommunities. com/townofleland.
MARCH 12
Art Around Town: Turning the Wheel Join Turning the Wheel artists for a day of fun in Founders Park (Town Hall Drive in Leland). There will be art art and poetry projects, musical instruments to play, and dancing, 10 am to noon,
MARCH 15
Everything You Wanted to Know About Gullah-Geechee Culture March’s Third Tuesday program at the NC Maritime Museum at Southport features Rev. Sean Palmer, who will speak about the important nuances of this African-American ethnic enclave and why recognition of it is so important. The program is 7-8 pm at the Southport Community Center, 223 E. Bay Street.
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MARCH 19
SpringFest ’22
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Enjoy games, live music and a charity cook-off, all along the beautiful Riverwalk, 580 River Rd SE, Belville. The festival runs from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, and admission is free.
MARCH 19
Spring Into Health Color Run
Kick off your own spring training with this annual 5k/1m run sponsored by Brunswick Wellness Coalition. Early registration ends Feb 20; visit bit. ly/3aCF7oK to register.
MARCH 25
Down to Earth Aerials — Leland Cultural Arts Center This cirque performance highlights the strength, flexibility and creativity of the performers. The performance starts at 7 pm, and tickets are $15.
MARCH 16
Youth Arts Day — Leland Cultural Arts Center It’s all about the children, with activities for kids, live entertainment and artwork from Brunswick County youth, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
Brunswick County’s volunteer choral society presents its spring concert, including spirituals and ballads, Sinatra-era music, as well as stage and screen numbers. The concert is at 3 pm at Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College. Admission is free, but donations to the Sea Notes are always welcomed.
MARCH 29
Spring Into DIY: Burlap Wreaths
Easy to make burlap wreaths are festive for any season and every holiday. Learn how to make yours, 7-8:30 pm at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Visit https://apm. activecommunities.com/townofleland to register.
MARCH 31
Brunwick Concert Band Spring Concert Enjoy an evening of classic musical selections at Odell Williamson Auditorium
APRIL 2
Brunwick Concert Band Spring Concert
Enjoy an evening of classic musical selections at Hatch Auditorium at the NC Baptist Assembly
APRIL 2
Art Around Town:Clay with Lauren Get your hands muddy in this fun and instructional pottery wheel demo 1-3 pm at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
APRIL 2
Salty Dog Saturday — NC Maritime Museum at Southport Enjoy some seafood paella while listening to a short lecture on area
