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Biz Feature Relax & Be Pampered Meet The Terrific Staff of Palais Nails STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE

ne of my favorite quotes is from former first lady Michelle Obama. She said, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” Women have to have an exceptional amount of drive and dedication to be successful. They have to be willing to put everything else in their lives on hold while they work toward making their dreams a reality. And, whether their dreams are small and private or big and extreme, they have to believe in themselves and what they are trying to accomplish. We have a new business in Leland that is managed by this type of woman, and for that reason, I know she will be successful. More and more shops are opening up in the Walmart Shopping area past Applebee’s, facing U.S 17, and that’s where you will find Palais Nails, managed and operated by Karina Hernandez. The shop is owned by Karina’s uncle, David Hernandez Santiago, who also owns the Couture Nail Bar at 120 Racine Drive in Wilmington. Palais Salon opened on April 6, 2022, and is located at 1107 New Pointe Blvd., Suite 7. Mr. Santiago is teaching Karina how to build not only the business, but a customer experience, and she is a fast learner.

The name, Palais, means “palace” in French. The shop is white and bright inside with gold finishes. It’s spotless and tastefully decorated. Sanitized pedicure stations with big, blue glass bowls are lined up on the left side of the shop and nail stations with white tables and chairs are on the right. This is not your typical “low light, Zen music” type of salon. It’s upscale and even offers you some champagne as part of one of the special salon pedicure services. You feel the message of the salon as soon as you walk in—relax, be pampered, have fun.

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You will have fun here and during the process feel very safe. According to Karina, “Customers can expect quality and attention to detail. Our products are all brand new and sanitation is our number one priority.” She continued, “People with foot issues should get pedicures, but only if their podiatrist gives them the okay. There are certain things we need to know before we start. For example, if someone is on blood thinners, cutting cuticles can be a problem for them if it’s not done correctly. We specialize in natural nail care. We care about the state and health of your nails. If your nails are too damaged from products applied somewhere else, we suggest a healthier option; that may mean using a totally different product, or suggesting that your nails heal a bit longer before applying anything else to them.” While most people don’t think of getting a pedicure as having health benefits, it really does. As Karina said, “The health benefits of getting

a pedicure start off with stress relief. Many people don’t realize that you carry stress in your neck and your back but also in your feet. A pedicure eases anxiety and focuses on preventing infections. It also increases blood circulation and, depending on which pedicure you try, it will leave your legs and feet feeling brand new!” So, exactly what type of services can you get at Palais? Karina answered with a big smile. “We offer Manicures, Pedicures, Gel, Dip powder, LCN, Acrylic and Gel X sets. The Smashed Crystal pedicure has been the ‘hot topic’ for our Compass Pointe and Brunswick Forest clients. It provides extra exfoliation and feels like jelly,” she said. “Our Gel X sets are also in high demand because it is the healthiest and quickest form of nail extension. But, our most popular services are our Hot Stone pedicure and nail designs. Our nail techs have more than five years of experience, so they can do some really great stuff.” I know that many women love getting pedicures, but what about men? From personal experience, I know that my husband has never had a pedicure—and while I won’t use the term, “fossil feet,” I thought he could use one, so I booked an appointment for him. It turned out to be a really good experience for him. He went with the Smashed Crystal and when he put his feet in the bowl, I could see him start to relax. He settled back and enjoyed not only the feeling of the Smashed

Biz Feature who is getting ready to walk down the aisle. The entire time you are doing her nails, you know she is going to be the most beautiful bride. And then, there’s prom—which can be the first formal dance a girl gets invited to. You want to make her nails as pretty as the dress she is going to wear and make her feel like she’s already a prom queen. We are sharing life events and we want our clients to remember feeling very spe-

Crystal, but the foot and leg massage and warm towels. Karina told me, “Surprisingly, men have been coming in more and more. They try it once, usually, to please their wife or significant other and then they get hooked. Now we have multiple couples come in and share the experience.” This is truly a family business. The staff came from the Couture Nail Bar, which is operated by Karina’s Aunt, Gaudencia Sandoval, so they know the high standards that are expected in this location. Neida, the receptionist, is the owner’s daughter and the team works very well together. “We are close, if one of us is running behind there is always someone willing to help. That saying about teamwork making the dream work is really true,” Karina said.

cial here. The diversity of people who come in is amazing.” Michelle Obama was right, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish,” Karina and her team has proven that. If you need to relax, be pampered and have fun. Call Palais Nails at 910465-1978 and make an appointment to get a manicure or a pedicure—and get some sparkle, too!

“There’s just something so special about giving a four-year-old her first manicure—with sparkle, of course, or holding the hand of a jittery bride

“The hardest part of getting the business off of the ground is building our client base and getting our name out there,” she said. “Thankfully, we have been getting great reviews and word of mouth recommendations from our amazing clients. My goal for this business is to offer the best oneon-one customer service in the area. I want our clients to feel welcomed and not rushed through their experience here. I love the business we are in— especially meeting new people. “We see people, not only from a lot of different areas, but in different phases of their lives,” she said. www.LelandMag.com /July /July 2022/ 2022/ Leland Magazine 5

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A Greater Purpose

Buddy Gene Foundation Helps Old Dogs STORY BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE

believe that all living things have a purpose. Sometimes that purpose is small and insignificant—like a bird flying across the blue sky, other times, there is a greater purpose that often isn’t clear at first glance. Buddy had a purpose. Buddy, a Coon Hound, was born to hunt. That’s what they do and that’s what he did. His identification tag showed that he belonged to a large hunting club in the area. But his identity wasn’t “Buddy” yet, he was just some “dog” with a number stamped into a small piece of metal on his collar.

Buddy was a working dog—and he worked hard. He worked so hard in fact, that at 10 years old, his owners decided he was no longer needed or wanted. He was “old” from a hunting standpoint. He didn’t run fast or hunt like he used to. He was sick. His once soft coat was filled with fleas and ticks. And his youthful, firm, strong frame was long gone. So, what could be done with Buddy?

Some of us might “put him out to pasture.” Reward him for his loyal service and have him live out the rest of his life in comfort. But that didn’t happen to Buddy. His “purpose” was over and according to his owners he had to go. So they loaded Buddy into their truck, got on the highway and threw him onto the pavement from the moving vehicle, perhaps hoping that if the

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fall didn’t kill him, a car or truck would. But Buddy was one of those living things with a greater purpose. Buddy was an Ev-

eryman. As we grow older, we don’t do things like we used to. We’re not as mentally sharp or active, we’re often full of aches and pains and we get sick. It’s

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CURRENTS the cycle of life for all living things. Buddy literally landed in the arms of Nancy Freyberg and Rena Goldwasser when he was tossed out of that truck. They were driving just behind Buddy’s owners and saw him crash to the pavement in a broken heap. Everyone who saw Buddy after this happened to him seemed to have the same opinion— put him down, he can’t hunt anymore. Everyone, that is, except Nancy and Rena. They fought to save Buddy. They did it with medication, patience and love, because to them, Buddy was old, but he was still a living thing that just needed some help. Buddy did recover. It took time, but he lived. And Nancy and Rena made sure he lived well. No more hunting, just walks in the park and around the neighborhood. Buddy became an ambassador of peace and senior living. He gave Nancy and Rena three years of love and affection, but one night he got loose. Maybe he decided to hunt one more time. Maybe he wanted the wind on his face and to howl at the moon. Buddy was found on a highway, hit by a car as he was trying to find his way home. Buddy died, but his greater purpose didn’t. Nancy and Rena understood that dogs who are older do still have a purpose and deserved to be cared for. They started the Buddy Gene Foundation, Inc., a 501(C)(3) charitable organization that is dedicated to the care of senior animals. Nancy wrote a book entitled, “Messages From Buddy Gene,” and all of the proceeds go back into the Foundation. In the book, Buddy shares his thoughts and insights and his love and concern for his two moms. The mission of Buddy’s Foundation is “To make a difference in the lives of senior animals who have been surrendered, discarded, neglected or mistreated, and to educate the public with opportunities available to help in this regard.” And, just like Buddy did, the Foundation needs help now. Recently, Nancy and Rena hosted an event to share their story and talk about the mission of the Foundation. As Nancy explained, “All animals need and de-

serve love and care. It doesn’t matter how old they are. There are people out there taking care of abandoned dogs or dogs who have been given up. I’d love to start a coordinated effort through Buddy’s Foundation to find out what they are doing and how we could bring them all together and help them continue taking care of dogs.” Nancy took a step in that direction when she started to collaborate with Paws Place Dog Rescue shelter. Paws Place is a no-kill, non-profit shelter and needs volunteers to foster, adopt, or donate food and other items to care for these animals and keep them safe. You can find out more about the group at www.pawsplace.org. Nancy also brought Melissa Martin to Buddy’s event. Melissa started Harpo Properties to raise awareness of the fatal danger that blue-green algae has for dogs. Blue-green algae is found in many ponds around our area. Go to www.melissamartin@kw.com to find out more about their mission.

dog out of a moving truck. I don’t know why people think living things are “disposable.” But I do know that Nancy and Rena were behind that truck for a reason, and personally, I’m glad they were. Nancy said that Buddy had a greater purpose than hunting—he passed that purpose on to her and Rena, and they are excellent torch bearers. So, what is your greater purpose? Could it be volunteering to spend a few hours walking a dog or throwing a ball in the park? Could it be looking into the face of an older animal that you are fostering and saying, “I feel your pain, let’s take a nap.”

Find your greater purpose—attend a Buddy Gene Foundation event in your area and spend an hour getting to know more about Buddy. Bring tissues, lots and lots of tissues.

Future events that explain the long-term goals of the Buddy Gene Foundation, are being planned. The next one is on August 24, in Connecticut. Go to www.buddygenefoundation.org. and find out how you can help. Or, follow them on Facebook — just search Buddy Gene Foundation. For more information or a copy of Buddy’s book, send an email to nfreyberg47@gmail.com I don’t know why there are people in the world who think it’s okay to throw a

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Community Hop On RideMICRO Convenient WAVE Transit Van Service STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

or people without access to a reliable car, getting to work, school or appointments, or just out to have some fun, can be a challenge. Traditional public transportation systems are limited in the areas they serve and let’s be honest, getting out on someone else’s schedule is less than ideal. WAVE Transit is trying to help with a new service called RideMICRO that uses vans instead of busses and allows riders to schedule their own trips. “There are huge communities of people just outside Wave Transit’s fixed route service area who travel into New Hanover County for work, medical care, school, and fun. People traveling to or from Northern Brunswick and Pender County had limited access to public transportation prior to RideMICRO’s launch. The folks in North and South New Hanover County also had limited Wave Transit service and the fixed route system wasn’t serving those areas in the way the people there needed,”

said Brianna D’Itri, Wave Transit’s Mobility Manager. “RideMICRO solved a lot of immediate problems by granting flexible, on-demand access to public transit to tens of thousands of people with no, or limited, access to public transportation!” The idea was a win-win for WAVE’s customers and budget. “We chose a ‘microtransit’ model of service delivery because of its flexible schedule, smaller vehicles en-

abling us to travel further into residential neighborhoods, and cost savings,” D’Itri said. “A fixed route typically costs $100/ hour to operate but microtransit models typically cost $60 to $80 an hour.” And that lower cost means riders only pay $2 one-way or $4 for a round trip. D’Itri said the new service has proven popular with a wide range of people. “We don’t have a usual passenger. We’ve transported older adults to their dialysis appointments, college students to campus and back home, and working people to their jobs each morning!” She said. “People use us to grocery shop, go out to dinner, or to go to the beach! Fortunately, RideMICRO is flexible enough to be able to serve the many types of people and their unique needs throughout three counties.” The RideMICRO service is broken up into several zones that each cover an area not served by the fixed route buses. “There are four zones, or areas where we operate, and each zone has one van, for now,” said

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D’Itri. “We don’t currently have the level of demand to necessitate additional vehicles but we’re ready to add more as ridership picks up. As this is a rideshare service, our vehicles can offer service to multiple people at once and the tech we use in the background is very ‘smart’ and will ensure passengers are picked up and dropped off in an order and at times that make sense and gets everyone to their destination on time!” So how does this all work? First-time passengers may need to check which zone they’re in or traveling to. They can do that by typing their pickup and/or drop-off address into the search bar of an interactive map: https://www. wavetransit.com/how-to-ride-microtransit/, or by speaking with a dispatcher at the toll-free number: 1-844-764-1223. Once they know their zone, they can book your trip three ways: - Download the RideMICRO app and follow clear and easy steps to book vir-

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Community tually - Call the toll-free number and schedule with a dispatcher: 1-844-764-1223 - Use the online form on Wave Transit’s website to book via email: https://www. wavetransit.com/how-to-ride-microtransit/ Passengers can choose to schedule return trips at the same time or schedule it later. D’Itri said most people schedule their return at the same time to guarantee their spot. “Then, it’s very simple,” she said. “You walk to your nearest ‘virtual stop’ and wait for the vehicle to arrive. If you’re using the RideMICRO app, it will display an ETA for your ride and tell you how long the trip will be.” RideMICRO picks up and drops off at virtual stops. “Virtual stops are just pickup and drop-off points,” D’Itri explained. “They’re not marked with a pole and sign like a normal fixed-route bus stop. We have thousands of them across the four zones! They’re typically points of interest like the parking lot of a grocery store, the front door of a doctor’s office, or sprinkled throughout residential neighborhoods at entrances and intersections. The app will

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show you exactly where to stand or our friendly dispatchers can tell you where you need to be. What’s most important to remember is that the driver’s goal is to pick you up! So, we’ll call you if we can’t find you and figure it out together.” Riders can pay their fare multiple ways: - With a debit/credit card in the RideMICRO app - With exact change upon boarding the vehicle - By purchasing tickets from a Wave Transit transfer station - With a debit/credit card online: https://www. wavetransit.com/how-to-ride-microtransit/ While traveling within one of the designated zones is very simple, getting to a destination in another zone, or outside the RideMICRO service area entirely, requires some transfers. “Right now, our vans don’t cross zones, but we can bring you to a transfer station or other connection point for you to board a fixed-route bus,” explained D’Itri. “So, you can travel from Leland to downtown Wilmington using just RideMICRO, but traveling from Leland to the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher will require some transfers as you cross through the fixed-route network and a second RideMICRO zone.” If all of this sounds a bit confusing, never fear, because help is available. “If you’re new to using public transportation or just want help the first time, Wave

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A Mobile Mermaid Swim Lessons and Water Safety

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s there anything better on a hot summer day than a dip in the pool, a jump in the lake, or dive into the ocean surf? Wherever the preference, swimming is one of the most popular recreational activities in the United States. But being a good swimmer, as we know from living on the coast, is not just fun, it’s a valuable life skill. There are rip tides, unguarded beaches, and crowded pools that can pose threats to our enjoyment of the water. Fortunately for people who live in the greater Cape Fear region, there is a mermaid in town whose mission is to reduce emergency water rescues and spread her love of the water to everyone. Carolina Beach resident Kasia Foltyn, aka The Mobile Mermaid, paddles her way around Southeast NC helping folks learn how to swim. The CDC reports that an average of 10 people drown every day in the United States and 20 percent of them are 14 or younger. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury death in 1–4-year-olds, the second leading cause in 5–9-year-olds, and the sixth leading cause for people of all ages. As sobering as those statistics are, basic awareness and competency in the water can make swimming a safe,

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enjoyable activity. The American Red Cross conducted a survey in 2014 that showed 80 percent of Americans said they can swim. However, when asked if they could perform five basic life-saving skills, which include treading water for 1 minute and swimming 25 yards, only 56 percent said yes. Clearly, there is a need for more swim lessons in our culture. Kasia (pronounced Cash-uh, which means Kathy in Polish) teaches private swim lessons and water safety, adaptive aquatics for people recovering from injury or illness, and special needs swim lessons. She also teaches SUP and kayaking lessons. And she is truly mobile, traveling to her client’s locations throughout New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, Onslow and Sampson Counties. She says about 50-60 percent of her lessons take place in private pools,

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30 percent in HOA pools, and 10-20 percent in the ocean or ICW. Her students range in age from toddlers to senior citizens - her oldest student was an 87-yearold, proving it’s never too late to learn! Kasia learned to swim at the age of four, when her parents relocated the family from snowy Buffalo to sweltering Atlanta, where there are private and community pools everywhere. They signed their three children up for group swimming lessons but Kasia, who says she has been fiercely independent since birth, refused to participate in the classes. Realizing her daughter was better suited to individual learning, her mother agreed to pay for private lessons. Kasia still remembers her swim instructor, Miss Kathy, who taught her to swim and imparted a deep love for all

things aquatic. A natural, she became a lifeguard by the age of just 13 and has been teaching others to swim for 40 years since. In 2016 Kasia moved to Wilmington, drawn by the city, the coastline, and a desire to live near friends in the area. Like a mermaid who can’t survive on land, Kasia can’t seem to survive without water, so after a few years in the city she moved to Carolina Beach. A strong demand for swim

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COMMUNITY lessons has helped her business grow through word of mouth and referrals, and her reputation made her business thrive. True to her mermaid persona, Kasia has a fun, adventurous spirit but exudes a mesmerizing calmness, qualities that bode well for someone who teaches nervous beginners to conquer the water. When beginning with new clients, Kasia assesses family members together, and she encourages parents and guardians to be in the water with the children during their lessons. However, she only instructs one person at a time. “There’s a Polish expression, cstery oczy, that means four eyes,” Kasia said. “In other words, two eyes on two eyes. It’s how you know you are really connecting with someone.” Cognizant of the fact that many people lead hectic lives, Kasia is available for instruction seven days a week, year-round, with one exception. She blocks out one day every year to volunteer with Ocean Cure, a non-profit organization that teaches people with challenges and disabilities how to surf. In late July, the Carolina Beach agency

hosts a day-long event called “Life Rolls On” that Kasia never misses. (For more information on this event, July 23, 2022, go to www.ocean-cure.org)

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Kasia, who has been dubbed an “aquatic humanitarian,” donates lessons to people who may not be able to afford the cost of private instruction. She also gives free lessons to the children and grandchildren of active first responders, active military, and veterans as a tribute to her late father, who was a proud Army veteran. Zdzislaw Stanislaw Foltyn was born in Poland and was just twelve years old when his family helped smuggle Jews through the woods to safety during WWII. He eventually became a Polish Merchant Marine and came to the United States when he was 23 through the “LODGE Act of 1950,” which allowed immigrants to serve in the US Army to earn American citizenship. He served five and a half years and went on to live as a grateful, productive member of American society. Kasia’s mother, Oksana Tymczuk Foltyn, was born and raised in Ukraine. Oksana was a 21-year-old medical school student

when she was granted a visa to come to America in 1960. She chose an altruistic career path working in cancer research. As a first generation American, Kasia credits her immigrant parents for her own sense of civic duty and compassion for humanity. “My parents were so grateful for the opportunities they had in the United States, and they passed that on to us kids.” When the current war between Russian and Ukraine broke out, Kasia was quick to help, starting a fundraiser called “Pierogi for the People.” She solicited volunteers to help cook and sell pierogies at numerous fundraisers and to date has raised thousands of dollars for Ukrainians. The funds are distributed through the non-profit Samaritan’s Purse, a non-denominational, evangelical Christian relief organization. Somehow this seems fitting for someone whose personal motto is: Be.GO.Do Kasia explains: “Be the hands and feet; Go out in the community; Do unto others as you would have done

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to you. And in the middle of all this is GOD.” Kasia is quick to support a worthy cause, from clean water to food pantries to local small businesses. She has a seemingly limitless supply of energy that drives her desire to be involved in things. In mid-2021 she created a networking alliance for small business owners in the Cape Fear region called WILMeet, which has quickly grown to nearly 300 members! But her true passion will always be her role teaching others to swim. “I get to do what I love!” she said. When asked what she loves best about being a swim instructor, Kasia does not hesitate to respond. “Joy!” she replied. “The smiles on kids faces when they learn they can do this brings me so much joy!” For more information, check out “The Mobile Mermaid” on Facebook. To contact Kasia for lessons, call or text (910) 707-3707. If you are interested in supporting efforts in Ukraine, check out Kasia’s fundraiser “Pierogi for the People” on Facebook.

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Kasia once answered a phone call from Pope John Paul, II! He was calling to speak with her Aunt Maria Foltyn, a mezzo soprano who served as the Director of the National Opera in Warsaw, Poland. Kasia speaks eight languages! American English; Polish; Ukrainian; Castilian Spanish; Czech; Russian; Serbo-Croatian and American Sign Language. Nine if you count Mermaid! Kasia has a twin brother who swam at UNCW and also makes a living through aquatic pursuits.

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Turning Wood To Art Doug Hass Creates Magic With A Lathe STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

runswick Community College Woodturning program has brought in some very fine woodturning instructors in the area. A graduate of Eastern Carolina University, Doug Hass is one such instructor whose pieces are truly works of art, from gorgeous urns and bowls to sculptural pieces leaving all the organic imperfections of the bark. Many of his pieces are on display in the hallways at the Southport Center on Lord Street. He has a BFA in Painting and a minor in Wood Design. “I first turned in junior high and was able to continue to turn through college,” Hass said. “I have been fortunate to be involved in the Basic and Intermediate classes over this past year. I am now teaching the Intermediate class, but am looking for other opportunities to bring new classes to the wood shop.” Hass has been a resident of North Carolina for the past 55 years, after his father’s work moved them around the East Coast. “He purchased a restaurant at Carolina Beach, and that’s where I spent my junior and high school years,” said Hass. “I learned to turn wood in ju-

nior high school and was able to continue through college. After college, marriage, and children, I lost touch with turning until 2006 when my wife surprised me with a lathe. I soon learned about a local woodturning club, the Wilmington Area Woodturning Association (WAWA), which greatly supported my re-entry into woodturning. Through WAWA and the AAW (American Association of Woodturning) I was introduced to the wide variety of turning being done around the world. Local mentors enabled me to turn sufficiently and encouraged experimentation. My exposure to some of the most incredible craftsmen and women kept me hungry and expanding my turning horizons.” Hass loves that he can find interesting and unusual wood in the area for turning, especially from trees that were damaged or fell during our weather events. “It is great to find an unusual piece of wood that has its own natural character, then bring out the most interesting features through form or design. The

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process of turning will often get me going through revealing unique aspects in the wood. I enjoy turning natural edge bowls and platters that have natural features such as burl or bark occlusions.” Creating an urn for his sister is his favorite work as well as a very challenging piece. “My sister was late in her fight with cancer and asked that I turn her urn. Some of my friends and mentors in WAWA enabled me to turn the most ambitious piece I had ever attempted. I turned a spalted maple form accented with some dark paduk in the lid. The lid was topped a piece of coral my sister had found while beach-combing. It was completed with a cup that threaded into the lid and held locks of hair and other tribute materials from the younger members of our family inside the urn,” said Hass. “The process of turning continues to be my greatest inspiration. An unusual chunk of wood can also do it. Seeing work from artists I admire like Graeme Priddle, Barbara Dill, Liam Flynn, David Ellsworth and Cindy Drozda can also get me behind the lathe.” With registration open for enrollment for fall classes, BCC has many opportunities for aspiring wood-turning students. “We have a wide variety of projects available for the Intermediate turner but try to help the students determine

what they want and need to work on to continue to enjoy the art and craft of woodturning,” he said. “BCC has made a commitment to woodturning by purchasing full size lathes where the students can experiment with larger forms and a variety of techniques the smaller lathes won’t permit. If you have an interest in woodturning come in and see us and let us help you find a class that suits your skill level and interests.” To contact Hass about his work or classes at BCC, email him directly at

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Bingo The Musical Theatre Moves Into The Bingo Hall

STORY CONTRIBUTED BY BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE

he most exciting game of Bingo you’ll ever experience makes its Brunswick County debut this August in Brunswick Little Theatre’s production of “Bingo - The Winning Musical.” Who thought that a game of Bingo could produce such hilarity and excitement? To provide the perfect atmosphere, all performances of “Bingo - The Winning Musical” will take place in an actual Bingo Hall at the Oak Island Moose Lodge, 4239 Long Beach Road. It will be an exciting, immersive production from start to finish with the audience playing several games of Bingo and the winners receiving prizes. Performances are August 4-6 and 11-13 at 7:30 pm, and August 7 and 14 at 3 pm. To add to the fun, Brunswick Little Theatre audiences will be able to purchase beer, wine, and cocktails at the performance.

The fun new musical comedy has laughs and heart a-plenty. Musical numbers run the gamut from pop ballad, to gospel, to country, to a torch song. The fun begins as Bingo diehards and BFFs Vern (Christie Delbridge), Honey (Vicky Riley) and Patsy (Mary Anne Gilland) brave the worst storm in Hamerin County history to attend the yearly celebration of the birth of Bingo and to honor its founder, Edwin S. Lowe. The severe storm knocks out power at the Bingo Hall where Minnie (Melanie Tewell) and Sam the Bingo

caller (Geoff Gersen) work hard to keep everyone calm and safe.

Through flashbacks the audience learns from Patsy and Honey about the disastrous falling out between Vern and her best friend Bernice (Melanie Tewell). Alison (Lucy Tramposch), Bernice’s strong-willed yet sweet daughter, appears at the Bingo Hall in disguise. Knowing her mother’s health is failing, she is determined to use Bingo to reunite her mother with her longlost friend.

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If kids can have ice cream trucks, then adults should have wine trucks!” It never occurred to Maegan Kohn that her off-hand Instagram post would get a response from someone saying he could, in fact, build her a wine truck, but that exchange has led to our community’s first mobile bar-for-hire, The Booze Buggy.

So how does this mobile bar thing work exactly? Maegan explained, “The Booze Buggy is a Mobile Tap Bar serving custom beer and wine packages at private events. Anyone that wants to provide an unforgettable and unique experience at their next gathering should “Book The Buggy.” We are open to any and all occasions including casual backyard BBQs, Bachelorette parties, Engagement Celebrations, Formal Weddings, Garage Gatherings — as we know how people in North Carolina love to hang out in their ga-

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lieve it’s finally happening,” she said. The wait from idea to reality has been frustrating, but also an opportunity, Maegan said. “The Booze Buggy has been over two years in the making due to the world shutting down and the face of hospitality and service changing in so many ways,” she said. “While it was very difficult to have no control over the timeline, the silver lining of having to wait so long to start this company is that we had a lot of time to work on the website, social media accounts, saving up money for funding, and fine tuning what we really wanted The Booze Buggy to become. I am not a patient

person, but the support of my husband and several bottles of wine definitely helped.” A background in food and beverage, and more specifically wine, has left Maegan with some good tools to work with. “I have worked in the food and beverage industry for the past 14 years and have been very lucky to have learned from some of the best in the industry,” she said. “After four years in the corporate F&B world, I was able to move into the wine industry where my true passion lies,” she said. “I was the general manager for two boutique family owned wineries absorbing every ounce of knowledge that I could on winemaking, service, hospitality, business management, brand management, event planning, and more. Helping to run two very successful businesses in the heart of wine country helped me to build the skills needed to run a small business. I still have a lot to learn but that is part of what excites me about starting our own company. I have already learned so much about insurance, banking, state laws, and even how to tow a trailer!” Here at the magazine, I learned of the Booze Buggy when it was suggested as someone to follow on Instagram, and I wasn’t the only one who saw it. Maegan said that since the announcement of the business in May, the community has already shown support for

her idea. “The support and excitement from friends, family, and our local community has been overwhelming,” she said. “We have received countless supportive emails and texts, everyone is liking and sharing our posts on Instagram and Facebook, Southport and Oak Island locals have already started recommending our services to their family and friends, and other small, local businesses have sent words of encouragement and wonderful words of advice. We have a lot to live up to!” The Buggy itself is absolutely adorable. It’s a small vehicle and since it is parked next to the family’s white fullsized pick up truck they refer to as The Marshmallow, the Buggy has earned the nickname “Mini Marshmallow.” But don’t let the size fool you.This is a fully-functional bar on wheels. “The Booze Buggy is an old, refurbished mini-truck that was completely custom built and designed specifically for what we envisioned,” Maegan said. “The truck of the buggy holds up to three full size kegs as well as everything needed for the double keg functions and service. The side of the buggy had been hollowed out for two custom taps with wood trim and fun decor.” The Booze Buggy, and its beer and wine service, can be customized to fit the needs of the client. “The Booze Buggy has a suggested list of beer and wine options for our clients to choose from,” Maegan explained. “However,

if it comes in a keg and we can get our hands on it, we will serve it! We have two taps to serve from so we recommend one beer and one wine option, but we can accommodate any preferred combination depending on the event and palate of the clientele. We encourage the support of small, local breweries and producers but can also serve domestic or imported beer and wine. We are beer and wine only, but we can get creative with wine cocktails or mimosa bars. Any floral, balloons, or event decor is always welcomed! “We are going to operate on a beer and wine catering license for private events only. We will not serve by the glass, but rather the clients can purchase a set beer and wine package in advance, and we will serve their guests for a duration of two-three hours within limited time frames. We will have a designated bartender for every event so it is not a self service setup,” she said. Meeting Maegan and her husband Andy was a joy. One of my favorite things about this job is seeing people have what may seem like a strange or just kind of off the cuff idea and then turn it into a reality. The Kohns’ excitement and enthusiasm for the Booze Buggy concept is infectious, and I can’t wait for you to meet them! To book The Booze Buggy for your event, contact Maegan at events@theboozebuggync.com. And please also follow them on Instagram and Facebook @theboozebuggy.

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t’s no secret that I love purses. I am not a purse snob. I have some designer bags that I love, but I also love my $5 black leather bag I found at a thrift store. There’s just something about those designer bags though. So when I found out about the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce’s Ladies Night Out Purse Bash a couple of years ago, I was immediately hooked.

I have only attended one in person so far, and one online version. This year, the event is back in person but there is also an online option. The event is really a simple one. Get together with your best girlfriends, hang out and eat some heavy hors d’oeuvres, and then watch the drawings for purses. Real designer purses, like Coach, Michael Kors and Kate Spade purses. The year I attended in person, my friend and I sat with two ladies we didn’t know. We quickly bonded, oohhing and ahhhing over the purses being given away. Though we didn’t win one, we enjoyed seeing the excitement on the winners’ faces. We kept getting clues about what the secret grand prize purse was, and one

lady at our table correctly predicted it would be a Prada. We all shared our plans of what we would do with the money once we sold that Prada on Posh Mark. It’s a fun night of glamour and fashion, and it also raises money for the Chamber, so it can continue serving the business community in the northern area of Brunswick County. Grab your tickets from the Chamber — call 910-383-0553 or stop by the office, 497 Olde Waterford Way – Suite 202. Tickets are $20 for the virtual option and $30 for in person attendance. The event begins at 6 pm at the Virginia Williamson Event Center at Odell Williamson Auditorium, 150 College Road NE on Brunswick Community College’s Bolivia campus. I’ll see you there!

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4th of July Festival

The Parade Is Back NC 4th of July Festival Parade Returns

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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.

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Instructor Showcase at LCAC

The art class teachers show off their work at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way in Leland.

JULY 3

Cornhole Tournament

Compete in a cornhole tournament fundraiser for the Leland Dixie Youth Girls Belles, 11:30 am At Brunswick Beer Xchange Co., 113 Village Road, Leland.

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Spring into DIY - Paint Pouring

Create works of art with paint, but no brushes! The class is at 7 pm at Leland’s Founders Park, and the cost is $12 for residents.

JULY 9

In the Garden - Troubleshooting Your Vegetable Garden Learn tips and tricks for growing delicious vegetables in your own yard. The Brunswick County Cooperative Extension class is 9 am to noon at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

JULY 12

Blood Drive

This community blood drive is sponsored by the VFW Leland Lodge at the WWAY offices, 1224 Magnolia Village Way. Hours are 12 noon to 5 pm; to schedule an appointment, visit www. redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: “VFW Leland” or contact Rob Jones at 910-301-7043 or Robert. Jones11@redcross.org.

JULY 15

Comically Impaired at LCAC

The Wilmington-based comedy troupe performs at 7 pm at the Leland

Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Tickets are $15.

JULY 21

Ladies Night Out Purse Bash

This North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce fundraiser is virtual and in person this year. Tickets are $20 for the virtual option and $30 for in person attendance. The event begins at 6 pm at the Virginia Williamson Event Center, 150 College Road NE on Brunswick Community College’s Bolivia campus. There will be food, a silent auction and vendors on site as well. Call 910-3830553 or stop by the office, 497 Olde Waterford Way – Suite 202, for tickets.

JULY 27

VFW breakfast for Korean War veterans VFW Post 12196 is hosting a Korean War era Veterans breakfast at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Way. The breakfast begins at 8 am and will be finished before 10 am. Reservations are requested and can be made by emailing name, branch of service, years served and number of people attending to vfwpost12196@gmail. com.

JULY 29-30

Surf Fishing lessons - Oak Island

Learn what fish to catch locally, what rigging and bait to use, and even how to clean and cook your catch! The program involves a classroom session and a fishing session, or the sessions may be taken individually. The cost is $40/$45 for residents/non-residents for both sessions, based out of the Oak Island

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Recreation Center, 3003 E. Oak Island Drive. Email rgordon@oakislandnc. gov or call 910-278-4747 to register.

JULY 30 THRU SEPT 1

Instructor Showcase at LCAC

The art class teachers show off their work at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way in Leland.

AUG 4-7 AND 11-14

Bingo - The Winning Musical — Brunswick Little Theatre The Theatre takes this show on the road, with performances at an actual bingo hall. Audience members can try a few bingo games themselves, and wine and beer will be available for purchase. Shows are August 4-6 and 11-13 at 7:30 pm, and August 7 and 14 at 3 pm at the Oak Island Moose Lodge, 4239 Long Beach Road.

ONGOING EVENTS Riverwalk Marketplace

Thursdays 2-5 pm, Fridays 11 am - 5 pm; Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm; and Sundays 10-4 pm; Produce and fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, 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 programs, including painting, pottery, jewelry-making, acting, dance and more.

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow

There is plenty to do and see, with

Art League of Leland (ALL) at the Leland Cultural Arts Center The group welcomes artists of all kinds and meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Odell Williamson Auditorium Brunswick Community College

150 College Road NE, Bolivia, www.bccowa.com July 16 — Slack’s Stand Up Presents: Dusty Slay

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington

July 2 — Stars & Stripes: The NC Symphony celebrates the USA with this patriotic program. July 5 — Blue Man Group July 17 — Mary Porter and Friends: Funds raised through this performance will benefit The Good ShepherdCenter, The Feast Gathering, and Broadway for a Better World. July 28 — Stev-O: The Bucket List Tour. This comedy show is for an adult audience only. Aug 5 — A Metomorphic Journey: The Vivace Music Foundation features works by Brahms, Bach, and others. Aug 6 — Bheethoven’s Greatest Variations, featuring pianist Richard Goode.

Aug 7 — The Master-Trio of Our Time: Works by Shostakovich, Chinary Ung and Strauss kick off Vivace’s string festival. Aug 10 — Grandly Heroic: Featuring music by Beethoven and Rachmaninoff. Aug 11 — Hats Off Gentlemen, A Genius!: The fifth of the Vivace Music Foundation’s series. Aug 12 — “Weird Al: Yankovic: Ill Advised Vanity Tour Aug 13 — The Van Clyburn of Today: The program features works from Beethoven, Brahms, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff. Aug 21 — Amy Grant Aug 31 — Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for more information.

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

1941 Amphitheatre Drive, Wilming-

ton July 5 — Steel Pulse July 17 — Blackberry Smoke July 23 — The Movement July 31 — Drive By Truckers Aug 7 — Five for Fighting Aug 11 — Moon Taxi Aug 14 — JJ Grey & Mofro

July 23 — GRiZMAS in July featuring GRiZ July 28 — All this Future Summer Festival with Hillsong UNITED, JOHNNYSWIM and more Aug 6 — Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour Aug 26 — Darius Rucker

The Joyce

1174 Turlington Ave.

Aug 19 — The Mountain Goats

July 16 — The Hatch Brothers

Aug 21 — Mary Chapin Carpenter

BEER AND WINE

Aug 22 — Local Natives: Inside An Hourglass Tour

Live Oak Bank Pavilion

10 Cowan St., Wilmington July 2 — Rainbow Kitten Surprise

July 15 —Josh Groban — Harmony Tour July 22 — GRiZMAS in July featuring GRiZ: 2 Day

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.

The Joyce 1174 Turlington Ave.

Check Facebook for specials and details on music and trivia nights.

Local’s Tavern

1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland

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.

(Magnolia

Reservations are encouraged; call 910-383-0998. Check Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.

Brunswick Beer Xchange Co. 113 Village Road, Leland

Check Facebook for live music, food truck appearances, trivia nights and wine tastings.

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2028 Olde Regent Way, Leland (910) 833-1997 Burgers and More!

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 Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Breakfast- Saturday & Sunday | Lunch – Tuesday – Sunday | Dinner – Wednesday – Saturday

BRIDGEWATER WINES 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

BRODEE’S DOGS BREW HOUSE 103A Village Rd NE, Leland (910) 523-5121 Hot dogs and specialty craft beers

Handcrafted Pottery COFFEE JUST TASTES BETTER IN A HAND-MADE MUG

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.

CHINGON TAQUERIA 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 3408-1221 Mexican Food & Drink

CHRISTOPHER’S STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD 2013 New Regent Way Ste 200, Leland (910) 782-8498 Steakes, Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches

DUNKIN DONUTS Handmade, one of a kind pieces you can use everyday. Glazed with food safe glazes. Available at: THE PAINTED MERMAID • 817 N Howe Street, Southport

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1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.

MR. BAGELMEISTER 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383

FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 1120 E. Cutler Crossing, Leland Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch (910) 408-1676

FIVE GUYS 2028 Olde regent way, leland (910) 833-1997 Burgers, Shakes and more!

FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare

FIREHOUSE SUBS 3572 Leland Town Center Dr., Leland (910) 408-1007

THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1281 Cape Fear National Dr., Leland 910-383-3283

FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt

GAYLYN’S DINER 322 Village Rd, Leland (910) 371-3533 Breakfast and Lunch

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 2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican

JADE GARDEN 1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese

JERSEY MIKE’S

PORT CITY JAVA

WOK AND ROLL

YUMMI YUMMI

2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches

511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.

2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese

112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese

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

LELAND SMOKEHOUSE 503 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910)228-5008 BBQ, Wings, Ribs

P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE 1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries

SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink

SHIRLEY’S DINER

LOCAL’S TAVERN

112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890

1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music

SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND

M + K’S KITCHEN 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-833-8030

MIYABI JR EXPRESS 1108 New Pointe Blvd #110, Leland (910) 769-2358 Hibachi, Sushi

NEW DAY CAFE 497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910) 769-9036 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522

SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 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

PANARA BREAD 2024 Olde Regent Way, Leland Suite 110 (910) 274-0358

PAPI’S CAFE 1108 New Pointe Blvd #140, Leland (910) 408-1662 Peruvian Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken

SUBWAY 103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads

TAQUERIA SANTA CLARA 1389 Lanvale Rd, Leland (910) 769-5598 Take-out Mexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs

PIZZA HUT

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547

143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices

PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA

WAFFLE HOUSE

1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001 Pizza, Italian, Bar

111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant

We couldn’t resist the Meatloaf Benedict Special at New Day Cafe

If you don’t see your establishment in our Dining Guide, please send an email with your restaurant name, address, phone number and a brief describtion to editor@lelandmag.com

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SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW ON SALE!

CONCERT SERIES: WILSON CENTER @ CFCC SATURDAYS | 7:30 PM

Visit WilmingtonSymphony.org or call Wilson Center at (910) 362-7999

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