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CALENDAR December

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. .

DEC 1 - JAN 10 Leland in Lights

Enjoy beautiful holiday-themed displays at Founders Park, 113 Town Hall

Drive.

DEC 5 Virtual Holiday Art Market

Visit Leland Cultural Arts Center’s social media for online shopping featuring unique and fabulous pieces from local artists, 9 am to 3 pm.

DEC 5 Tree Lighting - Belville DEC 10

The Town kicks off the holiday sea- Artist Reception — Leland Cultural son with its annual tree lighting at the Arts Center Brunswick Riverwalk. Help celebrate the work of artist

DEC 5 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

Meet & Greet with Santa Claus — Brunswick Community College DEC 12-13

Make advance reservations for your A Light in the Darkest of Nights: An time with Santa by calling (910) 755- 18th Century Christmas 8513. Santa will be visiting from 9 am Enjoy a visit to historic St. Philips to 5 pm at Odell Williamson Auditori- Church and Brunswick Town decoum, 150 College Road, Bolivia. There rated with greenery and candlelight. is no charge, but donations of snacks Cannons will be fired at 4:30, 5:30 and and pantry items are being accepted 6:30 pm. for the Cape Fear Life Center in Bolivia.

DEC 10 Trios and quartets from the WilmLadies Night In Purse Bash (virtual) ington Symphony Orchestra and its Your tickets gets you two chances Youth Orchestra will play a 45-minute to win a design bag from Coach, Mi- concert every second Sunday of the chael Kors or Kate Spade. The virtual month at the Cameron Art Museum drawings start at 6 pm, and only 500 starting on Dec. 13. tickets will be sold. Proceeds benefit Bri Mellott from 6-8pm at the Center,

DEC 13

the North Brunswick Chamber of Com- DEC 19 merce. Call 910-383-0553 for more info A Visit from America’s First Santa or to purchase tickets. Visit with Santa and learn about his activities during the Civil War, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, noon to 4 pm.

DEC 19 Bolivia Christmas Parade

Enjoy the spirit of the season with this small-town parade, 11 am to 2 pm in Bolivia. The parade starts out at the Brunswick County Government Complex and wraps up near the Elementary School at Wilson Street.

Ongoing Events Riverwalk Marketplace

Fridays and Saturdays 11 am - 6 pm.; Sundays 11 am - 4 pm, Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things relat-

ed 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.

Brunswick Wellness Coalition

Virtual Walk with a Doc on Dec. 12 from 9-10 am— find Brunswick

Wellness Coalition on Facebook for details on how to join the walk.

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. ALL’s next meeting is a virtual event in January. See the article on page 18 for details.

LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington

Feb 18, 2021 — Rain, 7:30 pm. A tribute to The Beatles.

April 15, 2021 — Cirque Eloize, 7:30 pm. This cirque show centers around the happenings and characters of an art deco hotel.

June 9, 2021 — Trace Adkins, 7:30 pm. The Grammy-nominated Country musician performs.

Aug 10-12, 2021 — Cats — The hit Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

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.

Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for more information.

Odell Williamson Auditorium Brunswick Community College

March 3— The Kingston Trio — The iconic American folk and pop group performs.

Check https://www.brunswickcc. edu/odell-williamson-auditorium/ for ticket information.

The Joyce 1174 Turlington Ave

Dec. 5 —Miles Atlas

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.