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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Carla Edstrom
Jeffrey Stites
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Patricia Langer Lisa P. Stites
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Merry Christmas!
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e love the festive holiday season! There are so many fun things to see and do, and so many gatherings with family and friends. One small shameless plug for our business community — Black Friday has come and gone, but there are still lots of great specials in our local shops, and plenty of great choices for gift giving, so let’s all show our businesses some love. We have a story on the Sandalwood Shops this month, which serves as onestop-shopping for many artisans and merchants all in one space.
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e’re always happy to promote events happening at Brunswick Town, and the December programs are at the top of our list. The nighttime service at the St. Philip’s Church ruins is just beautiful, especially if you need some time to just be still and in the moment. We sent our roving report Jan to try out Leland Brewing Co., and though we didn’t set out to do this, our December issue is full of stories about community connections, giving, and dreams coming true. We’ll just call it a bit of Christmas magic, and wish you all a wonderful holiday season! — Lisa
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Business Feature Sandalwood Shoppes
Find Something For Everyone On Your List STORY BY JOE JANCSURAK PHOTOS BY JOE JANCSURAK AND SUSAN SPENCER
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xperienced shoppers know this: finding a must-have tchotchke, decorative item or that special something for that special someone requires time, patience and often trips to multiple stores. But here in Leland across from the New Day Café on Olde Waterford Way, there is a viable alternative: Sandalwood Shoppes, Leland’s first and only marketplace retailer.
“As a marketplace retailer, we offer an array of merchandise from different retail business owners—42 to be exact,” said Joan Pacifico, owner. “We like to say that we offer the best and most unique shopping experience south of the bridge.” Indeed. Inside The 4,000 square-foot shop one will find unusual gifts, small and large art, high-end home décor items, unique clothing and sleepwear, and gourmet take-home foods. The vendors, all of whom pay a rental fee and commission on sales, are carefully chosen by Joan, who first opened Sandalwood Shoppes in Harrington Square in January 2019 before relocating to the Waterford location in April 2021, recognizing that the rapidly growing Leland community was, and is, in need of retail options.
Sandalwood’s Christmas staff--photo by Susan Spencer
Above and Right-photos by Joe Jancsurak
Since relocating her business here, the Hampstead resident says she’s benefited from support shown by the local business community. “We really support each other, recognizing that working together is how be build a strong community.” For her part, Joan has built a strong business. So much so that she now has a vendor wait list. “As spaces open, I consider candidates and whether what they’re selling will be a good fit within our store.” After more than 35 years as a retail professional for entities such as Circuit City, Macy’s and Target, the Illinois native and New Jersey transplant says she enjoys all that comes with the “juggling act” of being a store owner. “I am always thinking of what we can do to get better,”
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said Joan, who looks forward to adding a second Sandalwood location in 2024. What Joan enjoys most is customer engagement. “That’s what I love most about my workday. Our customers help guide our merchandising efforts. For example, I’ve learned from listening to my customers that they want bigger artwork, a nice line of leather handbags and pickleball-themed items, to name just a few. This interaction with customers is what I love most about retail.” The same holds true for the Sandalwood staff of four, Joan said. “Like me, our staff loves interacting with our cusBelow and Right photos by Susan Spencer
tomers. Our customers love that about our staff, so much so that many stop in on a regular basis just to say hi and see how we’re doing.” So, this holiday season, check out the unique wares by 42 vendors all under one roof, and say hi to Joan and her staff. You will find them at 485 Olde Waterford Way, Monday through Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sundays, from 11 am to 4 pm.
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Community
Birthday Wishes
Providing Joy To Families All Year Long STORY BY PATRICIA LANGER PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
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uring the holiday season, so many of us become aware of the need to help others who are less fortunate. Children’s causes are especially prevalent in December, with reminders that tug at our heartstrings everywhere we go — Toys for Tots at the doctors’ office, giving trees at church, and gift donation tags at retail outlets. There are so many great opportunities to help Santa fulfill all those Christmas wish lists. But many kids need our help for another big occasion that’s often overlooked, perhaps because it is one that occurs every day of the year. Sometimes, families struggling financially can’t afford to buy presents their child’s birthday. Thanks to Jill Leach, underprivileged kids in Brunswick County are never overlooked, but rather celebrated, with birthday gifts from her ministry on their own special day. Birthday Wishes Ministry is an organization that exists to help children, who may not have the opportunity otherwise, have a very happy birthday. It’s heartwarming to know that we can bring a smile to a child’s face at Christmastime by dropping a few toys into a collection box or donating money to a holiday charity. Winding River resident Jill Leach couldn’t agree more. In fact, she and her husband did that kind of thing for many years. “My husband and I have always adopted a needy family for Christmas, even before we moved to NC.” The Leaches, who both retired early from careers in the pharmaceutical industry, moved from Danbury, Connecticut to North Carolina about 12 years ago. Having vacationed for many years at Jill’s parents’ home
in Calabash, they were, like so many of us, lulled south by the scenic coastal lifestyle. A few years ago, Jill recounts, she was helping one particular family in Brunswick County purchase gifts for the kids at Christmastime, and was troubled when the young mother asked if she could hold one gift back. Her son’s birthday was coming up but she didn’t have enough money to pay her rent, so buying him birthday gifts was not an option. Touched by that moving encounter, Jill says she felt a calling from God to create the Birthday Wishes Ministry as a way to bring joy to children on their own special day. “When we bless others, God takes care of our needs” Jill believes. Jill founded Birthday Wishes Ministry (BWM) in 2021 with a desire “to provide birthday gifts to underprivileged children.” Today, she serves as president of the nonprofit, with good friend Deb Edwards serving as vice president. A seven-member board of directors guides the organization’s growing mission, carried out by an army of kind-hearted volunteers who have a soft spot for children. In the first year of operation, the grass roots organization was able to purchase gifts for 75 children, all
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identified through one elementary school. In 2022, Birthday Wishes gave gifts to 500 kids in nine Brunswick County schools. As the charity grew, the mission evolved “to support financially challenged families by providing educational birthday gifts to Brunswick County children.” In July of 2023, BWM formed a partnership with Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA) to broaden their reach and facilitate connections with families who receive financial help from the County for critical services. BFA now gives Birthday Wishes vouchers to families who have a child between the ages of 5-12 with an upcoming birthday. The voucher can be redeemed with BWM volunteers who are on site monthly. Birthday gifts are specific to each age group, and the same gift is given to boys and girls. Each child receives some type of learning game that can be played alone or with others. Going forward, the ministry expects to reach 800 children in 2024 through their affiliation with BFA. Although the ministry currently targets elementary and middle school children, Jill says the goal is to expand their reach to all infants through 14-year-olds registered with the Brunswick Family Assistance program. Alarmingly, that’s approximately 1,800 kids. For now, though, if a special need arises, BWM makes sure they accommodate it. “No child will ever be turned down for a gift,” Jill states emphatically. What started out as one woman’s generosity has developed into an organization that requires significant funding. Birthday Wishes Ministry works tirelessly to raise money through donations, grants, sponsorships, and fundraisers. In 2022 BWM participated in the Holden Beach “Festival at the Sea,” selling raffle tickets for artwork donated by a local artist and raising $2,000 for the ministry. In
the spring of 2023 volunteers organized a highly successful fundraising event called the “Ladies Spring Tea Party.” Ticket sales, a silent auction, games and shopping at that gala generated $6,400 for Birthday Wishes! In May of 2023, BWM opened a retail boutique space called Another Woman’s Treasures at Crossroads Gathering Place, on Long Beach Road in Oak Island. Sales have been strong and profits go straight to the charity. In August of 2023, BWM received a $1,000 Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation, in recognition of their impact in Brunswick County. The award supports grass-roots, community-led organizations that help uplift their neighbors. Birthday Wishes has received additional grants from BEMC, Focus Broadband, and the St. James Service Club. As word of the feel-good ministry spread and its reach expanded, the need for help became imperative. Today, there are about 50 Birthday Wishes volunteers, mainly residents of Winding River. They gather regularly to make homemade birthday cards for every child in the Birthday Wishes program and to wrap all those presents. Volunteers help with monthly gift distribution at the BFA facility in Bolivia, help with fundraising efforts, and help sort and deliver donations of inventory for the Oak Island boutique. “We are always looking for more volunteers and they can be from anywhere,” says Jill. “There are many other ways to get involved, besides volunteering,” Jill continued. “You can donate money or become a sponsor, or you can donate slightly used ladies accessories for our retail boutique. You can also purchase gifts for kids by using the Amazon Birthday Wish List link on our website. The gifts are delivered right to the agency.” Birthday Wishes Ministry is a feel-good charity that provides a much-needed service every day of the year. The organization serves an important role in providing not just gifts, but hope and happiness to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Children struggling through poverty deserve to feel special every day, and especially on their birthdays! For more information about how you can help Birthday Wishes Ministry, visit www. birthdaywishesministry.org or contact Jill Leach by phone at -910-712-2356 or email at jleach@birthdaywishesministry.org.
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Biz Feature
Leland Brewing Co
firefighter and has an extensive knowledge of brewing beer, and Nick has a sales background.
Becoming A Community Gathering Place
“Everyone has their own area of expertise that blended well and will help us grow the brand over time,” Mark explained.
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he Leland Brewing Company is not your typical brewery. It’s more like an event center that serves 23 styles of beers, made right on the premises. Located at 2115 Ale Avenue, this brewery is shaping up to be a new favorite hangout spot for people of all backgrounds and of all ages — even dogs are welcome. Besides beer brewed on site, the Brewery also serves wine, cocktails and “kid-friendly” drinks. The brewery has four different area — you can sit inside at the bar or tall tables and watch TV, sit outside and watch people play cornhole or listen to music, or you can go upstairs and sit and talk. You can even go out on the porch upstairs, sit in the rocking chairs and watch the world go by. Each part of the Mark Said and Chris LaCoe, owners of Leland Brewery, in front brewery has a different feel.
the fire, sit at one of our large tables and have a picnic, throw some plastic axes at a target, run around the open field. Have fun.” Mark and his partners not only wanted to open a brewery in Leland, but they also
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Local artists provide entertainment and food trucks provide meals on wheels. If that sounds too routine, on special days, you can bring your exercise mat and participate in a goat yoga session. Co-owner Mark Said explained, “We fenced off a large area and brought in small goats from a petting zoo and then sent people in with their exercise mats. You can sit on your mat and relax and watch the goats eat grass before you start your workout. After they eat, they will come over and climb all over you, while you
try to do some yoga poses!” He laughed and said, “People had a great time doing that.” It’s that “out-of-the-box” thinking that makes the Leland Brewing Company a great addition to Leland. “Everyone on the team brings a lot to the table in terms of experience and ideas,” he said. Mark is originally from New York City. “Leland is a community of transplants and different cultures, which makes the town such a diverse place,” he said. “It’s not country, not quite city and I think that’s why we have such wide appeal. We’re not your typical date night place. We are a family-oriented place. You can come with your date, but you can also bring your kids and even your dog here. We are a welcoming environment and believe we have something for everyone. Hang around outside by
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wanted to bring jobs here by providing opportunities in marketing, food services, entertainment, production, and manufacturing. Like the brewery, Mark and his partner, Chris LaCoe, and principals, Ethan Hall and Nick Floyd, have diverse backgrounds that helped to bring Leland Brewing Company here. Mark has a consulting background, Chris was in the restaurant business, Ethan is a
The brewery opened in June, 2023, but according to Chris LaCoe, it was a five-year process that started with looking at properties on U.S. 17. “We bought the land in 2019 and got funding approval from a bank in February of that year,” he said. “All of a sudden, everyone was dealing with COVID, and all of our plans and production just came to a complete stop. It wasn’t until the end of 2020 that we were able to start up again here on Ale Street and then, like everyone else, we were hit with supply chain issues. But everything worked out in the end. We have a lot of possibilities for growth on this property and we enjoy being here. The Town of Leland has been very accommodating to us, and we appreciate what they are doing to bring new business to this area.” In talking to Chris about the diversity of the clientele that the brewery brings in, he said, “I see new and different people here all of the time. I think 30 to 40 percent of customers I talk to tell me it’s the first time they have stopped in, and they really like what we’re doing. We would
Biz Feature all like to see Leland Brewery become a hang out spot. Come early, enjoy some beer. Our most popular IPAs are Seneca Guns, Hazy Dayz, Shay Day and MOV, we have a great selection.” Mark added, “We have weekly corn hole tournaments every Tuesday evening, live music on Saturday and Sunday starting at 6 pm, and for the holidays, we’re going to have a Toys for Tots collection box until Dec. 10. We’re having an Ugly Sweater competition and an Angel Tree. Santa Claus will be here on Dec. 21, so bring your children and pets and get a picture with Santa.”
Leland Brewery has gotten off to a great start. By the end of the first quarter, 2024, they hope to have their food walk up window open. So make sure to come out and enjoy the beer, the atmosphere, and especially the people. As the author of “The Place of Us,” Kar-
en Draper said, “Diversity doesn’t look like anyone. It looks like everyone.” So come on down to the Leland Brewery and see “everyone.” You’ll fit right in.
Leland Brewery is located at 2115 Ale Avenue. You can contact them at info@ lelandbrewing.com or www.lelandbrewing.com.
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e’re Facebook friends with Juli Newton, and have watched her document her journey into a Habitat home with pictures and updates. What we noticed the most was her smile and her positive attitude. She was obviously willing to put in the work, but she seemed to do it so cheerfully. When we saw her pictures of the dedication ceremony, we reached out to her to see if she wanted to share her experience from a first-person point-of-view. She agreed immediately and sent us her article very quickly. Clearly her story was ready to be told, with a minimal amount of editing, we might add. Juli said this process really added to her whole journey, and we feel very proud to be a part of that. This is what community journalism is all about to us — connecting people and sharing stories.--Lisa Stites By Juli Newton Oct 2023 I was born in Southport like my father and
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en years before I made my way back home the first time. My mother was always here for me when I came running back home, offering a place of refuge to regroup and get my feet back under me. After about 10 years, life circumstances took me away from Southport again. Over the course of nearly 20 years, I lived in Virginia and never thought I would come back to Southport. Life has a way of changing things up on us though, and in 2019 through a series of events, I found myself coming home again. Only this time, for the first time, my mother wasn’t here to greet me, as she had passed away some years before.
ful that small detail made my life. I couldn’t wait to leave once I graduated from high school! I thought it was too slow and boring perhaps. I stayed away for about sev-
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It was strange coming home at first. As with many other times in my life, I wasn’t able to say exactly why I felt compelled to come back and start from scratch. There were many moments when I wondered if I had made the right decisions. There we times I thought of giving up and going back to Virginia.
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changed as I struggled to make ends meet on a monthly basis, living in what I consid-ered to be one of the last affordable places to be found in the town where I grew up. I was amazed at the fact that my little fishing village of a hometown was now the land of million dollar homes and skyrocketing rents. About three years passed and I was content, but life had different plans and the day my rent increased to an unsustainable amount was the day the wheels of fortune began to roll my way. It was right after that fateful day that sent me into a bit of a financial panic that I made a phone call to Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity. I told them my story and how I didn’t know how I was going to make it on this increased rent and they set my feet on the path to homeownership. I never even dreamed that this could happen and yet here I am just over a year later about to move into my new “forever” home! Just so we are clear, there is a lot that goes into a Habitat Home. And no, they did not give it to me! I had to work hard over the past year putting in “Sweat Equity Hours” and keeping myself on a very tight budget. I worked closely with many people over the last 16 months. From the day I signed all the preliminary documents and provided all the necessary paperwork to the day I cut the ribbon at the dedication
My greatest lesson is that you just never know what life holds around the corner for you and those things that were meant to harm can indeed be turned into things that bring beauty and meaning to life. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home, according to the organization’s website, https://www.habitat. org/. To find out more about the local organization, how to volunteer or donate, or to see if Habitat can help you or someone you know, email contactus@bchabitat.org or call 910-454-0007
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What was the hardest part for me? Probably the patience this journey required. I have never been strong in that department, but this journey has taught me to trust the process and allow things to unfold. And I have been amazed, humbled, and in awe of just how amazing the unfolding has been.
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Heritage Farm Market Winter Is A Great Time To Eat Your Greens STORY BY LISA STITES PHOTOS BY LAUREN CLEMMONS
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long with the turkey, mashed potatoes, and cookies on our holiday tables, we really should save room for vegetables. Heritage Fresh Market in Supply has plenty to fill out your holiday spread, and it’s a great option for a little holiday shopping too. For many years, the Clemmons family grew row crops on their Brunswick County farm, which means they dealt with larger corporations to sell their products. But beginning in 2019, they began growing food to sell right here in Brunswick County. “Now we’re able to grow products to bring directly to the public. It’s great having that interaction and building those relationships,” Lauren Clemmons said. Lauren and husband Jody are part of the 4th generation family farm behind Heritage Fresh Market, 20 Sellers Street in Supply (off U.S. 17).
are full of fresh, locally grown produce. Heritage Fresh Market is too, but also offers seasonal produce throughout the year. In the winter, shoppers can find an abundance of apples, beets, carrots, cabbage, celery, collard greens, herbs, kale, mustard greens, onions, pears, potatoes, pumpkin, rutabaga, sweet potatoes, turnips, and winter squash.
The Clemmons family had an open air stand initially to sell their first crop of strawberries in the spring of 2020. They opened the current market in November of that same year. “Seeing people enjoying what we’re growing is extremely rewarding,” Lauren said. The family farm tradition is carried on through the people, but also in the Market building itself. According to the Market’s website, https://www.heritagefreshmarket.com/, materials from previous buildings on the site were incorporated into the beautiful market. “The counter is made of reclaimed black walnut that was taken from the old barns and the
And winter is the perfect time for greens.
tin along the side of the counter came from one of the tobacco barns Waddell built,” the website reads. And now the next generation is learning the ropes. The couple’s oldest, son Cole joined the farming team after earning a degree in Agriculture, like his father before him. Daughter Katie helps Lauren run the Market, and their youngest, Cori Lee, also helps out at the Market when she’s not in school. Katie also lends her name to the homemade ice cream sold in The Market. They freeze fruit when it’s fresh so they can use it all year long, and they also offer seasonal flavors, like pumpkin pie ice cream. Seasonal offerings are important, and wintertime is no exception. Many people know that the spring and summer farmers markets
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“Collards are a big thing for us in the winter,” Lauren said, though mustard greens are her favorite. She said she prepares them simply, first starting off with rendering down some kind of meat, like bacon or ham. The greens are then cooked in the meat drippings. There are plenty of fresh vegetables for everything from holiday meals to easy weeknight favorites, and if you don’t feel like cooking, prepared meals are available too, like soups, quiche, enchiladas, lasagna, pizzas, pot pies and casseroles. Cold storage options also include a variety of meats and pastas. If there’s a foodie on your gift list this year, or if you want some new ideas for office gifts, the Market also carries gourmet popcorn, candy, and jarred items like salsas and apple butter. “Heritage Fresh Mar-
ket offers a wide variety of fresh winter produce including collards, mustard greens, turnips, sweet potatoes, cabbage, pecans, and more! We have all you need to prepare fresh, seasonal meals that are certain to bring joy during your time around the dinner table,” Lauren said.
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Now Is The Time To Plan Christmas Fun STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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efore you know it, the Festive Holiday Season will be upon us! We wanted you to know what the community has in store so you can plan ahead and take advantage of all the Christmas fun! Leland In Lights Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec 2
6-8 pm Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive Join the Town of Leland for the annual lighting of the Leland Tree. Mayor Brenda Bozeman will welcome guests to the Town Hall Plaza at 6 pm, followed by Santa flipping the switch to light the tree and illuminate Town Hall. And that’s not all! Starting at 6 pm, T’Geaux Boys and Tasty Tees food trucks will be serving food. Santa will be greeting visitors between 6:15 and 8 pm on the Town Hall Plaza. Bring your wish list and a camera to capture the moment! And on the other side of Town Hall, catch the Leland Express for train rides, also from 6:15 - 8 pm. Town Hall Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic between Village Road and Old Fayetteville Road to allow event-goers to walk through the event. Free parking will be available at First
Baptist Church of Leland at 517 Village Rd NE, with a free shuttle to and from the event beginning at 5:30 pm. *Please no pets or alcohol. Holiday Art Market
Saturday, Dec 2 10 am - 3 pm Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way The Holiday Art Market features unique handmade gifts that are sure to please everyone on the shopping list. This is a FREE event to attend. Lane’s Ferry food truck will be on site during the event.
Cookies With Santa Wednesday, Dec 6 6:30 pm Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way
Join old St. Nick for this special holiday program. Snack on milk and cookies, have
fun with a holiday craft, and enjoy story time. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian(s). All attending family members (including parent/guardian) must be registered. Please limit parent/guardian/ adult attendance to two per family group. Event fee is $3 for children 0-23 months, $5 for children 2-16 and $7 for those over 16. Register online or in person at the LCAC: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com /townofleland/activity/search/detail/4498?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_ cui=true
Wilmington Big Band Friday, Dec 8 7-9 pm Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way
Wilmington Big Band will be playing holiday classics and big band favorites all night long. Buy your tickets online or in person at the LCAC. Get your tickets for $15 apiece at https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/722997403697?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Wednesday, Dec 13 9:30 am Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way
Santa will be stopping by for an annual holiday breakfast buffet. While enjoying breakfast, have fun with a holiday craft and enjoy story time. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian(s). All attending family members (including parent/guardian) must be registered. Please limit parent/guardian/ adult attendance to two per family group. Event fee is $3 for children 0-23 months, $5 for children 2-16 and $7 for those over 16. Register online or in person at the LCAC: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com /townofleland/ac t iv ity /s earc h/de tail/4498?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_ cui=true
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he December meeting of the Cape Fear Civil War Round Table features a presentation by Dr. Everard Smith, Ph.D., titled “Civil Warriors.” The presentation is scheduled for Thursday evening, Dec. 14, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in midtown Wilmington near Independence Mall. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7 pm. Local historian, former UNCW professor, and Round Table favorite, Dr. Everard Smith returns to our Round Table with another fascinating presentation on a totally new topic. He will focus on the volunteer soldier and some of the things used and experienced in everyday Army life. The presentation will be an overview of weapons, uniforms, tactics, medicine, and camp life of both sides, including a display of a few actual relics. A native of Washington, D.C., Dr. Smith received his B.A. degree from Yale and his Ph.D. in history from UNC Chapel Hill. From 1991 to 1993, he was a senior administrative officer and adjunct professor of history at UNCW. From 1994 until his retirement in 2015, he was employed by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology as a senior networking analyst for voice, video, and data. Dr. Smith’s service to the community includes membership on the Wilmington Historic Preservation Commission; on the Preservation Action committee of the Historic Wilmington Foundation; and on the City Council-appointed Advisory Board of the Hannah Block Historic USO Building and Community Arts Center, of which he was the chairman. He is a frequent public speaker on the Civil War and WWII periods, and has often conducted
local history tours for visiting cruise ship passengers and other tourist groups. An active preservationist, Dr. Smith was a leader in the local movement to preserve the Hannah Block Building when it was endangered in the 1990s. He also owns the Larkins House, a 170-year-old home on Dock Street in the downtown Historic District. Abner Small, a private in the 16th Maine Infantry, wrote a diary with a wealth of detail about soldier life in the Union’s Army of the Potomac. He wrote that the regulation load of a Union infantryman was 58 pounds of “Army essentials.” He also noted that uniforms came in only two sizes and that if you were a small man, you were to be “pitied,” and if you were a big man, you were to be pitied “even more.” A haversack, carried over the shoulder, “often stinks with its mixture of bacon, pork, salt junk [usually salted beef], sugar, coffee, tea, desiccated vegetables, rice, bits of yesterday’s dinner, and old scraps husbanded with miserly care against a day of want sure to come.” Shoes often wore out after hard marching and heavy items such as an overcoat or shelter half were thrown away. This phenom-
enon affected both sides to a great degree but Confederates relied more heavily on state governments for supplies, such as uniforms, so some units fared better than others. There were no “miracle” fabrics to make uniforms more comfortable and durable and accouterments relied heavily on leather and metal. Rifled muskets were difficult to reload and not really all that accurate, especially since few soldiers received anything like systematic training in marksmanship. The most common weapon was a Springfield Model 1861 that was 56 inches long. The average soldier was about 5’7” or 5’8” tall. The rifle weighed about nine pounds. Dr. Smith will fill the audience in on what camp life was like for the Civil War soldier and how battles were fought.
at 1219 Forest Hills Drive in Wilmington. The church parking lot and entrance to the meeting room is easily accessed via Park Avenue off of Independence Boulevard. For more information about membership in the Cape Fear Civil War Round Table, go to http://www.cfcwrt.org and pick “Join/Rejoin.” See you there!
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Remembering the Shell Art of Donna Davis STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM
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n October, the St. James Artisans community suffered a sudden loss with the passing of beloved artist and friend Donna Davis. Her loss has been palpable. She was an amazing artist and a teacher, cheerleader, dear sister, and beautiful friend to everyone who met her. Her cheerful demeanor and genuine kindness are sorely missed. This time of year, I especially miss seeing her shell Christmas trees displayed around the Artisans Gallery on Howe. It seemed fitting to re-print the Christmas Art Beat I wrote about her a few years ago. After a lifetime of military life and constantly moving, Donna Davis is happy to have her toes in the sand here on the coast and her artwork covered in seashells. “My artwork began from a love of looking for and collecting seashells while walking on the beach,” she said. “I just kept collecting and collecting, and I ended up with way too many seashells.
I started creating things and then had to find a way to sell them because I was running out of room!” Davis makes beautiful decorative pieces such as wreaths, cone-shaped trees, ornaments, and other framed pieces. “I make my art from local shells and shell pieces as well as shells I get from whole-
sale stores,” she said. “It starts with whatever seashells I happen to have at hand and then supplement with my stash of
other seashells. My process when I make seashell trees starts with a styrofoam cone. Then I cover the bottom with cork, attach the base, and then start adding seashells (larger to smaller) from the bottom up to the top. I take into consideration color and shapes as I build the tree. No matter what I’m making, it’s always like putting a puzzle together.” As a Southern Connecticut State University graduate, Davis holds a physical and health education degree. Her artistic creativity really grew after she started working with special needs kids. “My last job before retiring was as a Special Education Teacher for 7th and 8th grade students with learning disabilities,” said Davis. “This is where my creativity really kicked in, as I needed to find several different ways to help my students learn and assess what they have learned. With the VA Standards of Learning assessments (state tests), many of my students qualified for alternative assessments. I was determined to show the state that they had
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mastered the SOLs by creating assessments, and I found that I was actually very creative. Many lessons and assessments involved me having to illustrate standards.” Gathering inspiration from her beach finds is easy for Davis as she sees beauty even in the broken shells. “I get my inspiration from the beauty of the seashells, especially the broken ones,” she said. “In teaching my students with special needs, I focused on the students’ strengths rather than their dis-
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Once again, if you’ve not experienced a Christmas service in the ruins of the old church at Brunswick Town, make time for this event. It will be a highlight of your holiday season.
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wo December events at the Brunswick Town-Fort Anderson State Historic Site provide a chance to slow down and enjoy the holidays at an 18th-century pace and to see one of our county’s most beautiful properties dressed up in Christmas finery. Head out to A Light in the Darkest Night, from 4-7 pm on Friday, Dec. 8 and experience Brunswick Town, and its historic St. Philips Church, as night falls and candles illuminate the property. Visitors will have the chance to experience a peaceful evening amongst the ruins of St. Philips Church as it is decorated in its holiday finest, with candlelight and greenery. The visitor center will be open so you can even do a little holiday shopping in the gift shop for that hard to buy for history buff. If you’ve not experienced Bruns-
wick Town at night before, this is a notto-be-missed opportunity. The event is free and great for all ages. On Sunday, Dec. 10 from 4-7 pm, an 18th Century Christmas returns once again this holiday season to let visitors explore how the American colonists celebrated Christmas. During the program, you can enjoy 18th-century inspired refreshments in the visitor center, participate in traditional games, or try your hand at Moravian paper stars and other 18th-century crafts.
The highlight of the evening will be an authentic period candlelit service in the ruins of St. Philips Anglican Church. The service will begin at 5 pm and will conclude by 5:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now and can be
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n one of the most interesting and entertaining programs ever presented by the Brunswick Civil War Round Table, nationally renowned expert of Civil War photography Garry Adelman will take center stage for his dramatic presentation entitled, “Civil War Photography Extravaganza.” on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach. Everyone is welcome, and the visitor fee is $10, which can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues. ined cityscape in April, 1865. They captured the daily lives of soldiers, the afRegistration begins at 6:15 pm and the program starts at 7 pm. termath of battles, and the devastating The Civil War was brought to life through the lens of photography. It saw the real birth of photojournalism, technological innovations, and the first photos of dead American soldiers, bringing the realities of war into the homes of ordinary people. As summarized by Adelman, “photographs are a primary source that assist us in understanding the conflict.” More than 3,000 individual photographers made war-related images, creat-
ing a visual record of the conflict that is unparalleled in human history. Photographers visited camps, hospitals, prisons, battlefields, and cities, all providing a powerful and poignant glimpse into the realities of the Civil War and the impact it had on public opinion.
Photographers documented nearly every major theater of military operations, from the first pictures of Fort Sumter in April, 1861, to images of Richmond’s ru-
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impact of the war on civilians. Despite the challenges, Civil War photographers had a profound impact on the American public. With all that has been written about the Civil War over the years, the phrase, “one picture is worth a thousand words,” clearly justifies the importance of Civil War photography. On Dec. 5, Garry Adelman will captivate his audience with a fascinating photographic presentation covering all manner of Civil War events, people and places, and be sure to bust the most pervasive Civil War photography myths, answer your questions, and more! The Round Table is honored to have Garry join this next meeting. He has lectured at hundreds of locations across the country including the National Archives, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. He has appeared on the BBC, C-Span, American Heroes Channel, and the HISTORY channel where he was a chief consultant and talking head on the Emmy Award-winning show “Gettysburg” (2011), “Grant” (2020), and “Battles for America” (2022), among others. He is an award-winning author, co-author, or editor of 20 books and 50 Civil War
articles, as well as working full time as Chief Historian for the American Battlefield Trust. In addition, he is the vice president of the Center for Civil War Photography, and has been a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg for 27 years.
For more information about the Tuesday, December 5 meeting, contact president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@ gmail.com, call him at 404-229-9425, or visit the website at Brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com to learn more, become a member, renew your membership, and learn about member benefits. The group’s Facebook page also has additional information, news, and updates.
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CALENDAR
December
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 register in person at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
DEC 2
Holiday Art Market — Leland
Shop local for unique and handmade items and artwork at this popular annual market. The market is 10 am to 3 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
DEC 2
Leland In Lights Tree Lighting
Join the Town of Leland for the annual lighting of the Leland Tree. Mayor Brenda Bozeman will welcome guests to the Town Hall Plaza at 6 pm, followed by Santa flipping the switch to light the tree and illuminate Town Hall. T’Geaux Boys and Tasty Tees food trucks will be serving food. Santa will be greeting visitors between 6:15 and 8 pm on the Town Hall Plaza. And on the other side of Town Hall, catch the Leland Express for train rides, also from 6:15-8 pm. Town Hall Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic between Village Road and Old Fayetteville Road to allow event-goers to walk through the event. Free parking will be available at First Baptist Church of Leland at 517 Village Road NE, with a free shuttle to and from the event beginning at 5:30 pm.
DEC 2
Holiday Lights By the River and Christmas Tree Lighting — Belville The Town of Belville kicks off the festive holiday season in Riverwalk Park with a Christmas Craft Fair from 11 am to 3 pm and the tree lighting from 5-9 pm, with music, dance performances and pictures with Santa Claus. The light display will shine through Dec 31.
DEC 2-3
Sea Notes Christmas Concert
The group performs “A Quartet for Christmas,” with four conductors sharing the baton. The concerts are at 3 pm both days at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College, 50 College Road, Bolivia. Admission is free, but tickets are required to ensure seating. (See story in this issue for ticket availability details.)
DEC 6
Cookies with Santa — Leland
Story time, holiday crafts, and cookies with Santa himself! There is a small fee and participants must pre-register. Cookie time is 6:30-8pm at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
DEC 6
Paddle for Presents
The 23rd Paddle for Presents sets off at 1 pm from the Rice Creek, 797 Gordon Lewis Road in Winnabow. Each participant is asked to bring an unwrapped toy valued at $35 or more and join the kayak outing. All toys will be donated to the Brunswick County Angel Tree program. Bring your own kayak, wear a festive hat and join the fun. A limited number of kayaks available for registered participants. For more information and to sign up, call 910-454-0607. The event is sponsored by The Adventure Kayak Company Inc. To learn more about the Angel Tree program, contact the Brunswick County Department of Social Services at 910-253-2384. The rain date is Dec 7.
DEC 7
Art Reception — Art League of Leland Members of Art League will take a look at the symbolism behind the color ultramarine blue, an historically precious pigment. The reception is 6-8 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Members’ works will be on display in the gallery until Jan 4.
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DEC 8
Wilmington Big Band — LCAC
The Wilmington Big Band comes across the river to perform in Leland, 7-9 pm at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Tickets are $15.
DEC 8
A Light in the Darkest Night — Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Stroll among the ruins of St. Philip’s church, decorated with holiday greenery and candlelight. There is no fee to attend, but the gift shop will b open for holiday shopping. The evening events are scheduled for 4-7 pm at the site, 8884 St. Philip’s RD SE, off N.C. 133 in Winnabow.
DEC 8
Historic Holidays — Maritime Museum Get a taste of history and the holidays when you join us for Historic Holidays. Staff and volunteers will be dressed out in period attire, and historic activities and take-home crafts will be available. This drop-in event is free and appropriate for all ages; noon to 4 pm at the Museum, 204 E. Moore St., Southport.
DEC 8
Friday Market at Shuckin’ Shack
The Market comes earlier this month so you can get some holiday shopping in! Shop for unique art, jewelry, photography, furniture, candles, home decor and more at this open air market, and stay to enjoy music and good food. The market features more than 30 vendors, 4-8 pm, 1175 Turlington Avenue in Leland. Vendors interested in participating may can contact the event organizer at LaurenStacy610@gmail.com or Sue’s Jewels on Facebook.
DEC 9
Christmas Parade — Bolivia
This parade starts at the Government Complex, travels along Old Ocean Highway, and ends at the Bolivia Volunteer Fire Department’s new station for an open house (3848 Old Ocean Highway).
The parade starts at 11 am.
DEC 9
Cake Pops — LCAC
Learn how to make adorable cake pops, just in time for holiday entertaining. The class is $85 and is held from 9:30 to 11 am at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
DEC 10
Brunswick Bands Concert — Ft. Caswell Continue your holiday merry-making by joining local musicians for a fun afternoon of festive music featuring the Big Band, Wind Ensemble, Brass Choir and Saxophone Quartet. Holiday attire and spirit are welcome as the bands help celebrate the holiday season with our community! The concert is at 3 pm at Hatch Auditorium at Ft. Caswell, (the east end of Caswell Beach).
DEC 10
An 18th-Century Christmas Brunswick Town Visitors can explore the Brunswick Town/Ft. Anderson State Historic Site to see how the American colonists celebrated Christmas, 1-5:30 pm. During the program, enjoy 18th-century inspired refreshments in the visitor center, participate in traditional games, or try your hand at Moravian paper stars and other 18th-century crafts. An authentic period candlelit service in the ruins of St. Philips Anglican Church begins at 5 pm and will conclude by 5:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the gate the day of the event or in advance online at https:// friends-of-brunswick-townfort-anderson.square.site/. The site is at 8884 St. Philip’s RD SE, off N.C. 133 in Winnabow.
DEC 13
Breakfast with Santa — Leland
Enjoy a morning with Santa and a holiday breakfast buffet, story time
and a holiday craft. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, and registration is required. The breakfast is at 9:30 am at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
DEC 16
Sensory Sensitive Visits with Santa
Those with special needs can meet with Santa Claus in a subdued environment, noon to 2:30 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Space is limited, and registration is required.
JAN 2, 2024
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
“Civil War, Uninterrupted: Jefferson Davis, George Washington Rains, and Confederate Gunpowder Strategy.” George Rains was instrumental in providing Jefferson Davis’s army with gunpowder. This enabled the South to achieve early success at the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, building momentum and confidence in the South’s war effort. It was referred to as the “Confederate gunpowder strategy,” a critical component of their war effort. Guest speaker: Ted Savas is an award-winning author, college professor, attorney, and publisher of a company specializing in military and general history subjects. The group meets at Hatch Auditorium at Fort Caswell; doors open at 6:15 pm and the program starts at 7 pm. Anyone can attend; the cost is $10 but can be applied to $25 annual membership dues.
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 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.
NC Maritime Museums - Southport, 204 E. Moore Street Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sensory Saturdays (low light and quiet time in the museum) are the first Saturday of the month, 10 am to noon. Visit www.ncmaritimemuseum.com to register for special programs. .
Wilmington River Tours
212 S. Water St., Wilmington
Tour the beautiful Cape Fear River and learn more about the area’s history and ecology. Sunset cruises include acoustic music Thursdays through Sundays! Tours are offered daily, to the north along historic downtown Wilmington, the USS North Carolina Battleship and Eagles Island on the even hours, and to the south under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and past the shipyard on the odd hours; visit https://wilmingtonwatertours.net/ for schedules and to purchase tickets.
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.
Museum of Coastal Carolina
21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach
The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, and the second Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm for Sandbar Lectures.
Ingram Planetarium
7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach
Doors open at 10:30 am Thursdays through Saturdays; dome shows start
on the hour from 11 am to 3 pm. Laser shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 6 pm and 7 pm. Visit https://museumplanetarium.org/ingram-planetarium/ to see the show schedule, including special holiday shows.
LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College 150 College Road NW, Bolivia
Dec 15 — John Denver - A Rocky Mountain Christmas Jan 6, 2024 — Hollywood Nights The Bob Seger Experience Jan 20 — Simply Queen Visit https://bccowa.com/
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington Dec 1-2 — “Mean Girls” Dec 3 — The North Carolina Symphony performs “Holiday Pops” Dec 4 — The Wilmington Choral Society preforms “Songs of the Season” Dec 6 — Navidad: A Mexican American Christmas Dec 9-10 — City Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” Dec 12-13 — The Illusionists Dec 16-17 — Wilmington Dance Theater and Wilmington Conservancy perform “The Nutcracker, featuring Dara Holmes of the Joffrey Ballet Jan 11, 2024 — The North Carolina Symphony performs Debussy’s “La Mer” Jan 16-18 — The Broadway touring company performance of “Come From Away” Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for more information.
BEER AND WINE Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Full menu featuring seafood — also hosting live music with seating inside
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Local’s Tavern 1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Live music, karaoke, great food, special events and a great neighborhood vibe. All the football games showing on Sundays.
Bridgewater Wines 1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Food and wine, including free wine tastings. Enjoy Tuesday trivia, wine tastings on Thirsty Thursdays, Wine Down Fridays and Sipping Saturdays.
Blossoms Restaurant Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.
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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
Board games, live music and open mic nights, Bunko games on Mondays, open mic comedy night on Wednesdays, trivia and food trucks on Thursdays, and tastings. .Brunswick Beer and Cidery
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Leland Brewing Company 2115 Ale Ave, Leland
Enjoy a wide variety of beers brewed right on site. Check their Facebook page for upates and food truck visits
Scapegoat Taproom 2789 Compass Pointe South Wynd NE, Unit 4, Leland This taproom has more than 40 beers and ciders to choose from, and plenty of wines too, all with a great neighborhood vibe, live music, and food truck appearances. Enjoy college football Saturdays and pro football on Sundays.
Brodee Dogs Brew House 103 A Village Road, Leland
Dogs and burgers with delicious toppings, including a special house sauce, craft beers, and live music.
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BRODEE’S DOGS BREW HOUSE
2028 Olde Regent Way, Leland (910) 833-1997
103A Village Rd NE, Leland (910) 523-5121
Burgers and More!
Hot dogs and specialty craft beers
APPLEBEE’S
Brunswick Beer and Cider 1313 S. Dickenson Dr., Leland
1113 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-6315 Full-service chain bar &grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT
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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
Leland’s first brewery and cidery! Full menu also available
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
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DUNKIN DONUTS
1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh lmade all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
MR. BAGELMEISTER 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
d e Gondolfo’s Pizza 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland
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
Peruvian Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken
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.
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN
Chicken Salad Chick
1120 E. Cutler Crossing, Leland Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch
503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland Chicken Salad and a whole lot more
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE
(910) 408-1676
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB
FIVE GUYS
1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
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
LELAND SMOKEHOUSE 503 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910)228-5008 BBQ, Wings, Ribs
LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
MIYABI JR EXPRESS 1108 New Pointe Blvd #110, Leland (910) 769-2358
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
(910) 274-0358
WOK AND ROLL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
YUMMI YUMMI 112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND 1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Suite 110
111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
NEW DAY CAFE
2024 Olde Regent Way, Leland
WAFFLE HOUSE
SHIRLEY’S DINER
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT
PANARA BREAD
143 Poole Rd, Leland 910765-1144 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner serving sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, quesadillas, bowls, and more
1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
Hibachi, Sushi
497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910) 769-9036 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1389 Lanvale Rd, Leland (910) 769-5598 Take-out Mexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
910-833-5666
(910) 833-1997
Subs & Salads
TAQUERIA SANTA CLARA
PIZZA HUT
2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
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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
SUBWAY
HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES
PAPI’S CAFE
1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707
1108 New Pointe Blvd #140, Leland (910) 408-1662
103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-
New Day Cafe’s Omlette and Hash Browns
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