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April
Some places are open inside 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. .
MARCH 30-APRIL 1
Drive-thru Egg Hunt
Claim your Easter eggs in this drive-thru event at Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive. There will be candy and prizes.
MARCH 30-APRIL 29
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 3
Cruise-In at the Barn
Enjoy this first-ever car show and market at the Barn at Rock Creek, 9 am to 5 pm. There will be vendors, food trucks and music from The Imitations. Tickets are $10. The Barn is at 5900
Rock Creek Road NE, Leland.
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 6
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Learn all about General Henry Thomas and how this undefeated Union general played a key role in winning the Civil War; this month’s seminar features guest speaker Brian Steele Wills, Ph.D. 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.
APRIL 10
Art in the Park —Founders Park
Founders Park will be filled with art vendors, food trucks, entertainment. Participants can join in a special community project with the Scrap Exchange. This free event runs from 1-7 pm at the Park, 113 Town Hall Drive.
See related story on page 4 for details on Chalk-a-Thon, family Zumba and art classes on Saturdays through April.
APRIL 12-17
Free dump week
Get your spring cleaning done and take advantage of free dump week at the Brunswick County Landfill, 172 Landfill Road, Bolivia. For more information, call 91-253-2520 or email operationservices@brunswickcountync. gov.
APRIL 13
Spring Into DIY
Learn how to make your own polymer clay jewelry during this class suitable for all levels of experience. The cost is $12 for residents and $20 for non-residents and the class runs from 7-8:30 pm at the Leland CulturalArts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
APRIL 13
Eco Kayak Tour - Fort Caswell
Becky Skiba from the NC Wildlife
Resource Commission will a guided kayaking tour through the tidal creek at Fort Caswell as part of the Fort
Caswell Environmental Stewardship Program. Catch some amazing views of the Oak Island Lighthouse. The tour is 9-11 am, and the cost is $20/adults and $15 for kids; email bpace@fortcaswell.com or call 910-278-9501 to register.
APRIL 14
DAR meeting via Zoom
Guest speaker Taylor Ryan will discuss the oyster recycling program of
St. James Plantation. Daughters of the
American Revolution is a service organization founded in 1890 for women who can prove direct, blood lineage from a Revolutionary War Patriot. The organization promotes patriotism, education, and historic preservation. For more information on the organization and attendance of the April meeting, contact Regent Pat Gooding, pgooding2018@gmail.com or Registrar Jane Johnson, jjatbhi@bellsouth.com or visit darbrunswicktownchapter.blogspot.com/
APRIL 15
Used Book Sale — NC Maritime Museum at Southport
This sale features titles of the Titanic and White Star Line, and other maritime disasters. Shop for books from 1-5 pm outside the Museum, 204 E.
Moore Street.
APRIL 16-17
Horticulture and Turfgrass Plant Sale — Brunswick Community College
Shop for annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, houseplants, and shrubs (cash and checks only) from 10 am - 4 pm on Friday and 9 am - 3 pm on Saturday at Building K at the College, 50 College Road.
APRIL 17
Dolphin Drive-Thru — Brunswick Community College
The drive-thru admissions event will include information on financial aid, academic support, professional/ technical programs, continuing education, college transfer pathways, health sciences, athletics, student life, and more! There will be BCC swag bags and raffling off bookstore gift certificates. Check out the admission event at the college, 50 College Road, Bolivia, from 11 am to 2 pm.
APRIL 18
Off the Beaten Path of Italy Virtual Fundraiser for ALL (Art League of Leland)
Let Bridgewater Wines take you through an evening of wine and food from off the beaten path of Italy! Virtually spend an evening, via
Zoom, with wine expert Doug Zucker and food expert Susan Zucker from Bridgewater Wines+Dines. The event is from 5:30-7 pm and costs $95/two people. Tickets must be purchased from Bridgewater Wines no later than April 8 and are available online at https://bit.ly/3m0tzBl.
Tickets include three full bottles of wine, prepared food and an entry to win a door prize. Additional single food meals are available a la carte at $30 each. A portion of each meal package purchased will be donated to ALL, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, to help purchase equipment and support local youth arts programming. In addition, Bridgewater Wines will donate 10 percent of the price of any featured wine purchased the evening of the event to ALL. An online link will be made available the day of the event for featured wine purchases.
APRIL 22
Plant Giveaway
Free plants for Leland residents!
Learn more about our planet and pick up some new foliage, 6-7 pm
at Founders Park, 113 Town Hall Drive.
APRIL 22
Operation Medicine Cabinet - Dosher Memorial Hospital
Drop off unused medicines at this drive-through event; take unwanted and expired medicines to the Hospital, 924 N. Howe Street in Southport, between 9 am to 1 pm.
APRIL 24
A Bennie with the Jets — UpYour Arts Concert
A drive-in concert at the Cape Fear
Jetport featuring Luna Sea and Dave’s Not Home. Tickets are $50 per carload, and the concert runs from 2-5 pm. Proceeds benefit the Save the
Hall, Y’all campaign to transform the old city hall building in the heart of downtown Southport into an arts center. Visit https://www.upyourarts.org/ event/lunasea-with-daves-not-homecape-fear-regional-jetport/ to buy tickets.
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.
MAY 2
Paddle Through History Tour — Rice Creek
The Adventure Kayak Company and the Southport Historical Society have teamed up to offer history-themed kayak tours. Located in Winnabow,
Rice Creek is a blackwater creek that originates in the Bell Swamp and then flows a short distance into Town Creek. Two North Carolina governors lived in the immediate area. Learn their stories and the story of Willian Hilton who explored the area in the mid-1600s. The paddle starts at 8:30 am. Call 910-4540607 for more information or to reserve
your space.
MAY 8
Spring Art Market — LCAC
Find amazing pottery, artwork, home goods and more at this juried art market, 10 am to 3 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
Ongoing Events Riverwalk Marketplace
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.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow
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. as is social distancing. Online and hybrid programs are also available; check https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport. com for details.
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.
LIVE/VIRTUAL MUSIC AND
ENTERTAINMENT Founders Park Town Hall Drive in Leland
Live at the Park — enjoy outdoor concerts in Founders Park, tentatively scheduled for Thursdays April through June, 6:30-8:30 pm. Bring chairs, a cooler and a love for music. Local food trucks will also be on site for some concerts.
Movies in the Park — family movies under the stars, scheduled on Saturdays from May - June, starting at sunset. Plan on taking a picnic, but no alcohol and no pets. Concerts and movies are free. Visit townoflelandnc.com or the Town’s social media for more details.
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington
Aug 14, 2021— Boz Scaggs, 7:30 pm. The musician performs songs from five decades of his music career, including his most recent album, “Out of the Blues.”
Aug 21, 2021 — The Village People, 7:30 pm. The group performs classics such as “Y.M.C.A’ and “Macho Man.”
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. Jan 31-Feb 2, 2022— Cats — The hit Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber.
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.
April 3 — Duke of Uke, 6 pm
April 10 — ReSoul, 6 pm
April 17 — Justin & Erin, 6 pm
April 28 — Miles Atlas, 6 pm
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar
1175 Turlington Avenue
April 9 — Justin & Erin, 6 pm
Local’s Tavern
1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
April 30 — Justin & Erin, 6 pm
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.
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 (Magnolia Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.
New menu. Reservations are encouraged; call 910-383-0998. Check
Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.
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