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APRIL 2019 Vol 2 Issue 7
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Springtime in Leland
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Leland in Spring! WOW! The April calendar is full of local events. From Egg Hunts to Founders’ Day, there is no shortage of fun, art, movies, music, markets and plants. The Town of Leland is offering a Birding 101, Bird walk and course. This beautiful King Fisher on th cover is a local marsh bird that you may catch a glimpse of around the waterways. If you love birds like I do, you just might enjoy this outdoor adventure course. Check out all the listings and editorial coverage of local happenings businesses, events and community throughout this issue. And as always if you have a suggestion for this publication, please feel free to send it in. editor@lelandmag.com
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From Egg Hunts to Rock Concerts - Leland has it all! STORY BY THOMAS BARNETT
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ontrary to popular belief, Easter egg hunting doesn’t have to be a tradition reserved for the tykes. Why should they have all the fun? It doesn’t matter how old you are, searching for colorful eggs filled with candy is just plain fun. It doesn’t matter how old you are, searching for colorful eggs filled with candy is just plain fun for everyone, even for those of us who pay bills and have a mortgage.
Come on out to Leland Municipal Park on Thursday night, April 18, for the adult only, flashlight egg hunt! That’s right, flashlight! You might be thinking, my egg hunting days ended many years ago, this sounds too juvenile for an old-timer like me. If that’s how you feel, there will be plenty of other festivities for you to enjoy. There will be delicious local cuisine from various food trucks, and adult beverages available for purchase. Not to mention, live music courtesy of the Legacy Motown Revue, and even, cue drum roll please, mystery prizes. Amy Wells, recreation supervisor for the town of Leland, put it this way, ”Night Hunt is a chance to feel like a kid again.” So if you are twenty-one or older, and you want to experience a little egg hunt nostalgia, go to lelandnighthunt2019eventbrite.com and get registered. There will also be a Masters Division Egg Hunt, held at the same time but in
a different area. This is a slower paced, less competitive egg hunt, reserved for those of us who are more experienced in life. All and all, it’ll be a blast, so put on your best pair of bunny ears, don’t forget your flashlight, and come join us.
KID’S EGG HUNT!
Attention parents! Two days after the night hunt, once you’ve recovered from all the fun, it’s time get right back at it with a good old-fashion Easter egg hunt. This time it’s for the kids.
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Starting promptly at 10a.m. located at Northwest District Park (1937 Andrew Jackson Hwy NE), this hunt is sure to put some smiles on some faces. How could it not? Especially when you can look forward to candy-stuffed eggs, fabulous prizes and a cameo from none other than the Easter Bunny himself. No need to register for this one, just make sure to be punctual, wouldn’t want to be late. This year children will be divided into six different age groups, 0-12 months, 13-23 months, 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years, and 8-10 years. So make sure to mark your calendars for April 20, 2019. The only things needed for participation is an Easter basket and a positive attitude.
THE BRITISH INVADERS!
If you are unfamiliar with the British Invasion of the 1960’s, then let me tell you, it was one of the most quintessential eras for the entire history of music. It brought us The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who among many more
noteworthy bands. With that being said, Leland, I just have one question. Are you ready to Rock-n-roll? I hope you are because, Thursday, April 25, from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m., is the day to relive the glory days of Rock-n-roll. The British Invaders tribute band will be here at Leland Municipal Park to kick off the Live at the Park concert series. This is a cooler-friendly event, in other words, it’s BYOB; most importantly, bring your friends and family. This event is sponsored by the town of Leland, so it’s free admission, and it will be a perfect way to decompress after a busy week. Get ready to dance, and enjoy great food from the one and only Cheese Smith Co. food truck. There will be nothing but positive vibes, just what the doctor prescribed, so don’t be a square, get out there, and get groovy! We can’t wait to see ya there!
PLANT GIVEAWAY
Join us for our annual Plant Giveaway to pick-up your free plants to help beautify the Town and protect the environment. We will have a wide variety of plants from vegetables to herbs to flowers/shrubs. Plants will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to Leland residents. Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. Leland Municipal Park 113 Town Hall Dr.
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he beautiful, riverside town of Belville, like most towns, has humble beginnings and deep roots. Belville was founded in 1977, and on Saturday, May 4, it’ll be celebrating its forty-second birthday. Make sure to mark your May calendars for this historic and family fun event.
The origins of this historic community lie with a man by the name of Daniel Lindsay Russell, the governor of North Carolina from 1897-1901. His family owned a 280-acre rice plantation, which took up the majority of what would inevitably become Belville. More specifically, this land would become home to the gorgeous park at the Brunswick River walk, located across from Belville Elementary, on highway 133. With the patches of blooming indigo, the soaring osprey overhead, and the harmonious sound of the Brunswick River lapping up against the shore, this spot serves as the perfect location for the Annual Belville Founders’ Day Celebration.
There is a lot to look forward to in regards to this special event. You can expect to see plenty of local vendors out there introducing (or reintroducing) their products to the community. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in setting up a booth at the event, time is of the essence! There are 40 available 10 x 10 slots open right now, but these are prime locations for vendors, so hurry up and reserve your space. To do this all you need to do is fill out an application, plus your NC Sales and Use Tax License Form. Once that’s done go ahead and send it in along with your reservation checks, payable to: Town of Belville, 63 River Road, Belville, NC 28451. If you are looking to set up a food vendor it’s $35 per space, all other vendors will be charged $20 per space. Electrical hookups are available upon request, so if you need a power supply all you have to do is ask. For more information on how to secure a vendor space, contact Athina Williams, Belville Town Administrator, at (910) 3712456. Just remember, these spaces are being booked on a first come first serve
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to dance to some funky live music brought to you by the bands, Soul R Fusion, and Soul on the Beach. Amidst all of the fun, carnival-like commotion one of the underlying purposes of this event is to reiterate the second part of the town’s vision statement, which is focusing on historical education, recreation and providing a place for their citizens and businesses to thrive. Let’s all go out and support the community by having a great time at the Belville Founders’ Day Celebration, happening May 4.
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Birding 101
Town of Leland Offers Nesting Bird Course! STORY BY AMI BROWN
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ere’s a new way to learn about coastal nesting birds first hand. The Town of Leland is now introducing a Bird Walk series where residents and non-residents can explore the area and bird watch with the pros. The next two bird walks are on April 4 and April 11, from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. There is limited space, so make sure you contact Parks and Rec for more information. The cost for residents is $35, and non-residents $40. Some of the beautiful nesting birds in North Carolina include: Ducks, geese, and waterfowl, New World quail Pheasants, grouse, Grebes, Pigeons and doves, Cuckoos, Nightjars, Swifts, Hummingbirds, Rails, gallinules, and coots, Limpkin Cranes, Stilts, Oystercatchers, Lapwings and plo-
vers, Sandpipers, Skuas, Auks, murres, puffins Gulls, terns, skimmers, Loons, Albatrosses, Southern storm-petrels, Northern storm-petrels Fulmars, shearwaters, Storks, Frigatebirds, Boobies and gannets, Cormorants, Anhingas, Pelicans, Bitterns, herons, and egrets, Ibises and spoonbills, vultures, Osprey, Hawks, kites, and eagles, owls, Kingfishers Woodpeckers, Falcons, flycatchers Shrikes, Vireos, Jays, crows, magpies, and ravens, Larks, Swallows and
martins, Chickadees and titmice, Nuthatches, Treecreepers, Wrens, Gnatcatchers Kinglets, Thrushes, Mockingbirds, Starlings, Waxwings sparrows, Wagtails and pipits, Finches, Longspurs, Wood-warblers and Cardinals.
WHAT DO I DO IF I FIND A BABY BIRD?
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At some point, nearly everyone who steps outside in the Spring, finds a baby bird—one that is unable to fly and seems lost or abandoned. Your first impulse may be to help the young bird, but in the majority of cases the young bird doesn’t need help. Here’s how to determine whether to take action: The first thing to do is to figure out if the baby bird is a nestling or a fledgling. Most of the baby birds people find are fledglings. These are young birds that have just left the nest, and are still under the care of their parents. They do not need our help. Fledglings are feathered and capable of hopping or flitting around, with toes that can tightly grip your finger or a twig. These youngsters are generally adorable and fluffy, and have a tiny stub of a tail. When fledglings leave their nest they rarely return, so even if you see the nest it’s not a good idea to put the bird back in—it will hop right back out. Usually there is no
reason to intervene at all beyond putting the bird on a nearby perch out of harm’s way and keeping your own pets indoors. The parents are probably watching and feeding the young bird on the ground. You can watch from a distance to make sure the parents are returning to care for the fledgling. If the baby bird is bald, un-feathered or sparsely feathered and not capable of hopping, walking, standing, or gripping tightly to your finger, it’s a nestling. If so, the nest is probably nearby. If you can find the nest (it may be well hidden), put the bird back as quickly as possible. Don’t worry—parent birds do not recognize their young by smell. They normally do not abandon a baby if it has been touched by humans. If the nest has been destroyed you can make a new one, place the chick back inside and watch to see if the parents come back. If you have found both parents dead, the young bird is injured, you can’t find the nest, or are absolutely certain that the bird was orphaned, then your best course of action is to bring it to a wildlife rehabilitator. Bottom line: remember that the vast majority of “abandoned” baby birds are perfectly healthy fledglings whose parents are nearby and watching out for them.
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Earth Day, April 22
Protect our species and what you can do STORY BY AMI BROWN
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hey say you are either part of the problem or part of the solution. Earth Day started back in 1970 with a huge protest aimed around becoming more environmentally aware and responsible. Earth Day 2019 encourages us to “Protect our Species”, and next year will mark the 50 year anniversary. Many local communities have clean up days, recycle awareness and environmental activities and celebrations. Here is what the 2019 campaign is all about and exactly what you can do, no matter where you are. You can be a part of the solution. Check out www.earthday.org for plenty more information.
According to the Earth Day Network: Nature’s gifts to our planet are the millions of species that we know and love, and many more that remain to be discovered. Unfortunately, human beings have upset the balance of nature and, as a result, the world
is facing the greatest rate of extinction since we lost the dinosaurs more than 60 million years ago. But unlike the fate of the dinosaurs, the rapid extinction of species in our world today is the result of human activity.
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insects, whales and more. The good news is that the rate of extinctions can be slowed, and many of our declining, threatened and endangered species can still recover when we work together now to build a united global movement of consumers, voters, educators, faith leaders, and scientists to demand immediate action. Earth Day Network is asking people to join our Protect our Species campaign. that embraces nature and its values. Go to www.earthday.org to find out more.
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Bountiful Baskets! Adventures in Basket-weaving STORY BY AMI BROWN
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eland locals can learn new skills this Spring, why not try basketweaving? It’s an old craft that has a huge following in the arts and craft circles. This course offered by the Town of Leland just might inspire you to take up this traditional hobby in your spare time. The classes start April 30 and will fill up quickly.
This course will introduce the student to the aspects and opportunities of basket weaving using both Flat and Round reed to complete the projects. As they weave three baskets, students will learn terminology and basic techniques of this heirloom craft. All the tools needed will be provided for classroom use. The fees are $82.00 (Resident) and
$92.00 (Non-resident). The class is for ages 16 and up. Additional supplies will need to be purchased as well. Classes start on Apr 30, 2019 and run until June 4, 2019. Each Tuesday at 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. Contact the Town of Leland for more information and to register. www.townofleland.com
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ART BEAT Artists Connecting
Black on Black Project & A.L.L. Meet & Greet STORY BY AMI BROWN
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he Art League of Leland is hosting a meet & greet to invite local artists April 18 for a networking opportunity. This will give artists a chance to meet other like-minded creatives in the area. They are also hosting the Black on Black project at the LCAC.
MEET AND GREET
The Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts to its April 18 meeting for an opportunity to network with other ALL members and to share a piece of artwork during informal round-table sessions. Guests are welcome to participate in the meet, greet, and share sessions. The meeting will take place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland.
Whether you’re a beginning artist, an experienced artist, or someone who wants to learn more about art and the local art scene, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to get to know your fellow members and network with other like-minded individuals. Also on the agenda is Michael Williams, curator of the Black on Black Project exhibition at the Leland Cultural Arts Center from March 25 – April 26, who will discuss
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Black on Black Project Exhibition the featured exhibition. Curating exhibitions, events, and programs aimed at encouraging dialogue between all members of the community, the Black on Black Project creates space for the community to try to understand the voices of those who have not been heard. It believes that artists possess the kind of empathy that can transform communities. For those who are interested in learning more, a community
conversation will take place at 6:30 p.m. on April 18 at LCAC. ALL’s mission is to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. ALL welcomes artists and art lovers not only from Leland but also from neighboring communities. To learn more, go to www.ArtLeagueofLeland.org.
BLACK ON BLACK PROJECT
The Leland Cultural Arts Center is working with the Black On Black Project, an organization based in Raleigh, to produce an exhibition and series of community programs that respond to the challenges facing people of color locally and across the country and the perceptions that are based on those challenges. Together, they plan to have people of color shape and share the perspective of people of color through their artwork. The Black On Black Project curates exhibitions, events and programs aimed at encouraging dialogue between all members of the community. The Project’s mission is to look for solutions to issues the community faces. The exhibition will be held at the Leland Cultural Arts Center March 25 – April 27, 2019. LCAC’s Gallery is 70’ x 16’, 1120 square feet, 75 feet of track hanging system. Various artist will be a part of this exhibition. Together with all the artists of the Black On Black Project, the gallery hopes to generate open conversations about gentrification, racism, empathy, the historical
ART BEAT ways people of color have been oppressed and also celebrate the contributions people of color have made. In addition, they will host a participant cost-free art camp for local low-income youth during Spring Break. This art-centered week of camp for ages 13-16 will feature LCAC instructors working alongside the Black On Black Project artists as art instructors and inspirers. The population of the Town of Leland is growing exponentially along with Brunswick county, which is currently the fastest growing county in the state of North Carolina. As this rapid growth occurs, LCAC wants to be a force of positive change, inclusion and equality. This partnership with the Black On Black Project is just the beginning of conversations that will help everyone to understand that the doors are wide open to all people. Alongside community partners, they wish to unite artists and all citizens while encouraging these productive and progressive conversations within the surrounding communities. For additional information: www.blackonblackproject.com/home
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Newcomers Club
NBNC Announces April Meeting & Guests STORY BY AMI BROWN
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f you are new to the area or just want to find out more about your local community, then this is the club for you. The North Brunswick Newcomers Club meets monthly September to June and invites speakers to share their interests and local knowledge.
The NBNC meeting will take place on Friday, April 12th at the Leland Cultural Arts Center at 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland. A Meet-and-Greet gathering will begin at 9:30 a.m. with snacks and refreshments. The meeting will follow at 10 a.m. Guests who live in Brunswick County are welcome to attend. Our FYI Speaker will be Shane Fernando. Mr. Fernando, a native of Wilmington NC, currently serves as Executive and Artistic Director of the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College. This is the largest and most technologically advanced
performing arts venue in eastern North Carolina. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Thalian Hall. His presentation will discuss the range of presentations offered at the Wilson Center including the Cape Fear Stage presentation series and other organizations that will rent space at the Wilson Center for specific events. The Featured Speak will be Ron Henderson – Rear Admiral United States Navy (retired). Ron's distinguished Navy career included time as a Navy pilot flying carrier -based FA-18 jet fighters, as a commander of a FA-18 squadron aboard the
USS Nimitz, and a commanding office of the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy. Ron will speak on the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial – and the Friends organization that maintains one of Wilmington’s most prized historical sites. The USS North Carolina; This battleship was commissioned on June 9, 1941 was the first newly constructed battleship to enter service during World War II, and took part in every major navel offensive in the Pacific Theater. Its 15 battle stars make her the most decorated American battleship of World War II.
The NBNC is a social club open to all adults living in Brunswick County. They meet the second Friday of each month from September through June. Meetings feature one or more speakers who focus on familiarizing members with the area’s culture, history, lifestyle and volunteer opportunities, as well as topics of general interest and special local programs and events. Membership dues are only $12.50 from February through June, per household. For more information on the Club and activities, visit the website at www. nbnewcomers.org .
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April ushers in a day of silliness for young and old STORY BY KASS FINCHER
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ow did April Fools Day begin? No one knows for sure, but many think it occurred as a result of the Pope’s decision in 16th century France to move the date of New Year’s Day from April 1 to January 1. People who continued to celebrate on April 1 were called “April fools” and friends played pranks on them.
It’s a fun day, kind of like Halloween, when children especially get into the spirit. Many countries around the world have their own traditions. In France, children tape a paper fish to their friend’s back. When the friend discovers the fish, the
prankster yells “Poisson d’Avril!” In Scotland, April Fools lasts for two days, with the second day - “Taily Day” - being all about pranks on your victim’s rear. It’s believed this tradition was the start of the infamous “kick me” prank.
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On CNN.com, the website describes a number of memorable April Fools Day pranks performed in media and business over the last few decades: Early 1950s -The BBC runs a “news” item about the spaghetti harvest in Switzerland. 1985 -Sports Illustrated runs a 14-page story by George Plimpton about a Mets pitching phenom named Sidd Finch. The reclusive, skinny Finch has a 168-mph fastball (which he credits to meditations in Tibet) and a host of quirks including carrying a French horn at all times and wearing only one hiking boot while pitching. 1986-present -Press releases for the [non-existent] New York City April Fools Parade have been issued every year since 1986. 1996 -Taco Bell Corp. runs a full-page ad in several major newspapers claiming it has purchased the Liberty Bell and is renaming it the “Taco Liberty Bell.” 2004 -The National Public Radio show “All Things Considered” runs a story about the post offices’ new “portable zip codes” program. Based on people being able to keep their phone number even if they moved, the program was designed to represent “a citizen’s place in the demographic, rather than geographic, landscape.” 2008 -The BBC runs a video clip of flying penguins as part of a story for its series “Miracles of Evolution.” The presenter explains that the penguins escaped the cold, harsh Antarctic weather by flying to the
tropical rain forests of South America. 2010 -The National Republican Senatorial Committee releases a parody web video celebrating President Barack Obama as “truly the greatest president ever” and that he has “kept all his promises.” 2013 -The Guardian announces the launch of its own augmented reality device, “Guardian Goggles,”which will “beam its journalism directly into the wearer’s visual field, enabling users to see the world through the Guardian’s eyes at all times.” 2016 -Google introduces “Mic Drop,” a Gmail feature that enables users to send emails with an animated gif depicting a minion dropping a microphone. The prank goes awry when people accidentally click on the button and unwittingly send business emails with the whimsical animation. The feature is removed after several hours of confusion. I’m sure there are many more examples of foolishness, but one of the favorites comes from the Swedes. In the 1960s there was only one television station and it broadcast in black and white. On April Fools Day, the station announced that viewers could convert their TV sets to display color by simply pulling a nylon stocking over the screen. What jokes will you pull on this day? Take the opportunity to turn away from all the worrisome news in the world, and commit your best prank on your best friend for a foolish April day.
BIZ Q&A Spotlight on Local Biz The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce supports community growth STORY BY KASS FINCHER
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ana Fisher, Executive Director of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, answered our questions about the Chamber’s role in our community. More information can be found at www.nbchamberofcommerce.com.
How would you describe the mission of the Chamber, and what communities do you cover?
Our mission is to lead and advance the economic development of our area and promote business activity that enhances the quality of life for all residents. Our area is from the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to Highway 211. We do have members from the southern end of the county and from Wilmington. We serve the economic interests of Brunswick County, Wilmington and the surrounding areas.
How many members do you have, and what are the requirements to join?
We have around 300 members. Most of our members have storefronts but we do have a few who work out of their homes. We do on-site visits of our members and hand out our membership plaque. Our members are registered with the Secretary of State. We do have an associate member category that is for the individual who likes to attend our functions but does not have a business.
What are the primary benefits of being a Chamber member? •
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Referrals to your business when people call the Chamber for information Emails on current issues that affect your business Emails to all of our members when you join or renew your membership Opportunity to become a committee member, ambassador or a board member Your ribbon cutting date and/or grand opening date announced in our weekly email and placed on our community calendar
“Always shop local. The Chamber continues to be a source of information to our local people and for businesses looking to relocate here.“ •
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An opportunity for you and/or your employees to attend the Brunswick Leadership Course sponsored by the North Brunswick Chamber, Southport-Oak Island Chamber and the Brunswick County Chamber Your business can host a Business After Hours Sponsorship opportunities at Chamber event Having your business profile on our website and a hyperlink back to your website Your literature can be placed in our office in our display rack for brochures and business cards
What are the Chamber’s regular meetings, expos or networking events? • • • • • •
Business Expo – March Kids Expo – May (new this year) Annual Awards Banquet – June Ladies Night Out Purse Event – July Leland Under the Lights Car Show – August L A Open Golf Tournament – October
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Bikes Brews & BBQ – October Veterans Day Breakfast – November
Our regular meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm. We are doing our Business After Hours quarterly. We do Business After Hours in the Industrial Park quarterly. For District 5 we hold quarterly meetings hosted jointly by Frank Williams and the Chamber. Our ribbon cuttings are held per the Business requests.
What goals does the Chamber have for this year? Are there new initiatives that you will be exploring?
One of our goals is to grow the Chamber membership. We do have a couple of new initiatives that we are currently working on; that information will be released later.
Do you work in collaboration with other chambers in our region? If so, for what purpose?
Yes we do. We have a Tri-Chamber Business After Hours in November. We also work together on Leadership Brunswick County – a nine month class learning about Brunswick County. The new event Kids Expo is a Tri-Chamber collaboration.
Anything else you’d like to relate to the community?
Please continue to utilize/shop our local businesses - “Always Shop Local.” The Chamber continues to be a source of information to our local people as well as businesses looking to relocate here.
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Cheers Recycling Beer Style Let’s be responsible when it comes to litter STORY BY JEFF STITES
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iving in such a beautiful environment brings with it the responsibility to be very aware of the way we treat our home. As a beer drinker, and beer salesman, it breaks my heart to see cans, bottles and six-pack ringers littering our beaches and waterways.
It is especially sad because the beer industry has been, and continues to be, an innovator when it comes to sustainability and recyclable packaging. One of the latest pioneering ideas comes from the Saltwater micro-brewery in Delray Beach, Florida. The brewery has created a six-pack holder made from the grain byproducts of the brewing products that is not only biodegradable and compostable, but actually edible by sea life (or people if they are so inclined). The drawback is its cost, but as the idea catches on, economies of scale could kick in and make this the packaging of the future. In the meantime, many brewers are moving from plastic sixpack ringers to cardboard boxes. It’s not edible, but it’s biodegradable and much safer than plastic. Another future trend is moving from bottles toward cans. There was a time when craft or “high quality” beer meant bottled beer, but Oskar Blues changed all that by offering its entire portfolio exclusively in cans. I’ve written of the advantages of canned beer before from a quality control perspective, but they are also more easily recycled than bottles. More and more craft brewers are jumping on the can bandwagon, including Asheville’s Highland Brewing among many others. Look for these on shelves this summer. The aluminum beer can is itself an environmental breakthrough. After Prohibition, brewers and consumers wanted a “throw-away” package for beer and soda, one that didn’t need to be returned to the retailer and shipped back to the bottler for refilling. While this was a way of recycling, it was expensive in both money and resources. The tin can was introduced in the 1930s and took off immediately with consumers and producers. The trouble was, it really was a “throw away” package. By the 1950as
a “Ban the Can” movement had begun in response to the beer and soda cans littering our nation’s landscape. This is where Bill Coors, of Adolph Coors Brewing, enters the picture. Bill was both an environmentalist upset by the sight cans bearing his family’s name littering up the countryside and an engineer/chemist with a knack for problem solving. He determined that aluminum presented an elegant solution. Aluminum is easily recycled, and new cans can be made from old at a small fraction of the cost of producing them from newly made aluminum. Also, Bill had invented a cold-filtering process that replaced pasteurization and avoided the necessity of heating up the newly brewed beer (remember that heat is one of the enemies of beer) that couldn’t be used on the old tin cans because they had a seam. Aluminum is pliable enough to mold a seamless can, thereby making the Coors brewing process work the same for cans and bottles. It seemed to Bill like a win-win, both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. The beverage industry didn’t see it
that way. The beer, soda and, of course, tin can industries all came together in opposition to the Coors plan. A study was even commissioned to demonstrate that recycling ran counter to human nature and so could never work. But Bill persevered, even requiring all of the Coors distributors to serve as drop off points for cans headed to recycling. Long story short, his model worked. Coors Brewing Company thrived, aluminum cans quickly became the industry standard, and recycling has become a normal part of our everyday lives. A big CHEERS to Bill Coors, who passed away last year at the age of 91, for seeing the future and working to make it happen. And let’s also raise a toast to today’s pioneers in the brewing business who are working to make our favorite beverage safer and more sustainable. And let’s remember to do our part as consumers. Always recycle your empties and don’t you dare toss that can or bottle on the beach or in a waterway. We’re better than that.
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FITNESS Fit in the Garden
Preparing your body for the round STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS, EP-C
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pring has sprung and the yard and garden will be in need of tending to. Are you ready to reap the many health and fitness benefits of gardening without feeling the burden and strains of the work?
Numerous studies have shown that getting out in nature has tremendous health benefits, both mentally and physically. Many times it is simply being surrounded by the many living things in the great outdoors, the vitamin D from the sunshine, the open spaces to move your body more, and the general connection with nature itself. Now let’s discuss some of the things that you can do to get the most from your gardening time.
Preparation Before heading outside, it is a good idea to do a little prep work. Protect your skin by covering up and applying sunscreen. Skin cancer is real, no need to help it along. Fill up a large bottle of water to keep with you. If you prefer it cold, be sure to use an insulated container. Warmup and loosen up the muscles the same way you would prepare for a workout. You don’t want to go lifting, pulling, twisting, and pushing out in the yard with stiff mus-
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cles. Some key areas to focus on loosening would be the hips and low back, front and inner thighs, calves, shoulders, and wrists. This shouldn’t take more than 5-10 minutes, but your body will be thanking you tomorrow. Balance of Activity Limit the repetitive stress of doing the same thing for the entire time you are out there working. If you have a larger task to complete, break it up over multiple days. This will prevent the 2-3 hour marathon of pulling weeds. At the very least, try to switch sides frequently. For example, if you are raking or weeding try doing 10 pulls with one side of your body and then 10 pulls with the opposite side. This will not only lighten the workload for the one side, but it will help keep your body in balance and incorporate some fantastic mental stimulus as well. Save Your Back I have seen many people out working in their yard doing the straight leg, bend over from the low back and work position. This puts a massive strain on the point of fold; the low back. Remember it is best to limit the direct torque on the low back by removing the loaded strain from that area. A simple solution is to bring a small gardening stool to sit on, or even a thick pad to kneel on. This will shorten the distance to the work area and allow you to decrease the load on the back. A huge back saver! Also try to limit twisting from the low back. This is common when shoveling. Rather than scoop, twist, dump…try scoop with your legs, keep the load in front of you, move your feet to the unload location, then dump.
Hydration and Breaks When you are outside in the sun and doing work, it is important to stay hydrated. This is where that big bottle of water you filled before going outside comes in handy. Try to take 1-2 large mouthfuls every 15-20 minutes. Of course the amount of water and frequency can also increase depending on the level of heat and work effort. Remember, it is almost always better to be slightly over hydrated than under hydrated. Also be sure to change positions frequently. Take a walk around the yard, do some gentle stretches, take a step back into the shade and admire your work. Limit Frustrations No one likes to work on a yard or garden that simply keeps dying on them. It can be a very frustrating task to continue to put in all the work and see nothing come from it. Do yourself a favor and check with local gardening sources to help you choose the right things for your climate, soil, and amount of sunlight. Reap the benefits of your hard work; experience the uplifting feeling of a well maintained yard and flourishing garden. If gardening is your thing, I hope you will utilize the above tips to even further improve your experience. If not, many of the tips above will still carry over to your outdoor activity of choice. Either way, I hope you will get out and enjoy all the wonderful benefits being outdoors can offer. As always, if you have additional questions regarding this month’s article or have a topic you would like to see covered in future articles; please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email. BrianTully@BetterTogetherFitness.com
SAVOR Leland’s Gusto Grille Mouth-Watering Mediterranean Spices STORY BY KASS FINCHER
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f you’re into the much-lauded Mediterranean diet and you don’t feel like cooking, stop into the Gusto Grille in the Harris Teeter shopping center in Leland. The Grille offers fresh, authentic Mediterranean food served up with secret spices and a creative touch by “Turk” and Emmy Dogan.
Originally from Turkey (that’s where his nickname originates), the Dogans have been in this country for 32 years, moving from New Jersey to Leland six years ago. As Turk relates, they had a small venture in the old country before coming here, but the Grille is their first serious venture into restaurants. Open now for five years, the Grille has made a name for itself with locals as an authentic and tasty destination for Mediterranean food. Central to their menu are gyros, with which most Americans are familiar. Less well known are the other popular items like pita boats and pitazza. Turk makes the bread fresh every day, so the wraps, pita and pizza options are all homemade from fresh dough. One can see that spices are important to the menu; oregano plants thrive in the middle of the restaurant and mint and basil grow unimpeded outside. Though he won’t disclose his secret spices in total, Turk did confirm that he uses turmeric in the dough, which gives it more of a yellow color and a distinct flavor. Salads on the menu are available with chicken, shrimp or gyro slices. Appetizers include hummus, dolma (stuffed grape leaves) and baba ghanoush. For those unfamiliar with the latter, it’s roasted eggplant pureed with garlic, tahini and olive
oil and served with homemade pita or flatbread. The popular pitazza is a 10” thin crust pizza – either vegetarian or with selected toppings and chicken, gyro meat or ground beef. Turk tells the story of this recipe. “I found a cookbook from the late 1980s – one of the recipes was what I used to develop this item – now we call it pitazza.” Another creative traditional Turkish dish is the pita boats. Similar to an open calzone, the boat’s homemade dough is folded and filled with mozerella cheese along with your choice of a variety of meats and veggies, and baked like a pizza to perfection. Leading the sandwich options are, of course, the gyros – a seasoned blend of beef and lamb broiled on a vertical skewer and available as a pita or wrap. The falafel wrap and chicken shawarma are additional authentic offerings. But the Dogans are sensitive to American favorites too, so they also provide popular items like cheese steak and chicken wraps as well as a variety of burgers. Entrees for dinner include shrimp kebabs, roasted leg of lamb and surf ‘n turf, made with gyro meat and shrimp. Salmon and roasted beef options round out the dinner menu.
Like all the business owners in Leland, the Dogans have seen the area grow rapidly over the last five years in population and also restaurant competition. “It’s tough,” Turk says, “but we have a different concept – Mediterranean – and a pretty loyal clientele who appreciate our food.” The regular customers, he says, are often transplants from New York and New Jersey who are more familiar with the food. “They’re yankees,” he laughs, “but I am a yankee too, just with a different accent.” They are very appreciative of their loyal customers, however the Dogans will probably continue to need to educate many of us about the Mediterranean food tradition. And as more people realize it is perhaps the healthiest diet for a long and happy life, the Gusto Grille is your choice for lunch or dinner. Just don’t ask about the secret spices.
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KITCHEN Edible Easter Eggs No bake truffles & sugary puzzles BY AMI BROWN
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ooking for a fast and easy delicious “egg” treat this Spring? Take a look at these two clever and simple recipes just in time for Easter Spring Holidays.
PUZZLE EGG COOKIES INGREDIENTS:
4 C all purpose flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 C sugar 2 tsp vanilla 2 Eggs 2 Softened Sticks Butter (unsalted) Sanding sugar, powdered sugar, sprinkles or icing for decorations
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NO-BAKE TRUFFLE EGGS INGREDIENTS:
1 package of Oreo Cookies 1 package of Cream Cheese 1 Dark Chocolate Bar 1 White Chocolate Bar
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Place the Oreo Cookies into a blender or food processor. They need to be ground up finely for best results. Add in the softened cream cheese, blend until creamy smooth. Use an ice-cream scooper to make egg shape balls. (Or roll by hand) Place on parchment paper carefully and put in the fridge until firm. (about an hour) Melt a dark chocolate (or milk chocolate) bar in the microwave until smooth. Using a spoon, drop each egg into melted chocolate, given them a nice coating. Place back on parchment paper. Place all eggs back into the fridge. Using a second chocolate bar (white) for additional decoration. Melt bar and using a piping bag to decorate the eggs. Or you can just lightly drizzle with a small spoon. You can get creative and let the kids or grandchildren put sprinkles on or powdered sugar, when the chocolate is still warm. You could also use pastel colors by dropping in a couple drops of food coloring into the white melted chocolate. 24 Leland Magazine /APRIL 2019 / www.LelandMag.com
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture, and beat until combined. Add vanilla. Wrap dough in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut out egg shapes with a 2 1/2-inch oval cutter. Transfer cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Bake until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Upon removing from oven, cut into pieces with a sharp knife (if they’re cool, it will be difficult to create clean edges). Let cool. Using a pastry bag fitted with a 1/8-inch tip and filled with royal icing, decorate as desired. Sprinkle with sanding sugar while icing is wet. If adding dots or stripes, let base layer dry first. We’d love to publish a photo of you with one of our recipes, so make sure to send it in to editor@lelandmag.com
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SPOTTINGS
Three-year old besties (Zye Zrita & Piper Zachary) enjoy flavored Snowy Snow Cones at the Leland Truck Rodeo. Papi’s Chicken in Leland cuts the ribbon. The North Brunswick Chamber helped celebrate the grand opening. Come out and enjoy delicious chicken, 1108 New Pointe Blvd Suite 140, Leland.
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April 26-27th 2019
Friday, April 26 at 4 pm Trinity United Methodist Church
Event speaker: Nick Dawson certified Landscape Architect and Design Manager overseeing the restoration of forest and rice fields at Orton Planation. At 3:30 pm a pre-speaker program, “Reducing plastic straw pollution in Southport” will be presented by Coastal Water Watch and Sea Glass Designs. Learn about the Skip the Straw program and Sea Glass Designs, a local, family owned business that is providing a better alternative to plastic straws.
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CALENDAR APRI 1-7
NAVY WEEK
The Navy Office of Community Outreach, which aims to connect Americans with the United States Navy, will be hosting Wilmington Navy Week April 1-7, 2019. The week-long event will include activities for all ages and feature performances and appearances by Sailors from USS North Carolina, U.S. Fleet Forces Environmental Outreach, Wilmington Sea Cadets, USS George H.W. Bush, USS Constitution and Navy Band Northeast. For a complete list of Wilmington Navy Week events, please visit www.outreach.navy. mil/Navy-Weeks/Wilmington/ or follow along on Facebook and Twitter using #NavyWeek.
APRIL 9
ART SHOW
5 p.m. Come out and enjoy beautiful photography by Audrey Kriss Photography and a glass of wine at The Duchess & The Prince!
APRIL 18
THE BLACK ON BLACK PROJECT
6:30 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.
NIGHT HUNT – LELAND
Join this adult-only flashlight egg hunt at 7 p.m. at 113 Town Hall Drive. There will be live music, and adult beverages available for purchase. Cost is $10 per person, and pre-registration is requested.
MEET GREET & SHARE ROUNDTABLE
Join members of the Art League of Leland (ALL) for an informal roundtable discussion of art and share a piece of your won. Artists of all experience levels are welcome, and guests are welcome to attend and learn more about ALL, 4-6 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.
APRIL 20
Egg Hunt – Leland (North Brunswick High School), This Easter event will have egg hunts, prizes and more. Chil-
dren will search in age groups, starting at 10 a.m. at 113 Scorpion Drive NE.
APRIL 25
Black on Black Project film screening, Screening of “Wilmington on Fire,” part of the Black on Black Project, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A community discussion will follow the film screening. The film documents the investigation into the Wilmington Massacre of 1898, the only successful coup in United States history. This project was supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org.
APRIL 27
Pine Needle Basketry — Leland Cultural Arts Center, Learn how to make a could basket from locally-grown longleaf pine needles. Instructor Melanie Walter will cover all the basics; bring your own lunch or snack. Cost is $60 for residents, $75 for non-residents and $20 for supplies.
phony presents Debussy’s Le Mer at 7:30 p.m. Music from Debussy, Sibelius, Boulanger and others is paired with imagery of the state’s seascapes and waterfalls. April 12 - Air Supply, 7:30 p.m. Classic 80s music with hits such as “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love” and more. April 12 - “Alice in Wonderland” from the Wilmington Ballet Company in collaboration with the US International Ballet. Shows at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $15-$25. April 25 - Rick Springfield - The 80s heartthrob singer, songwriter and actor performs his fan favorites such as “Jessie’s Girl” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers.” The show starts at 7:30 p.m. April 26 and 27 - Chicago - This longest-running American musical tells the story of fame, fortune and “all that jazz.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
April 30 and May 1 - STOMP - International percussion sensation STOMP takes the stage for two shows. May 4 - Russian Classics - The Wilmington Symphony presents Russian Classics, featuring violinist Steven Bjella. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. May 5 - Carmina Burana - The North Carolina Symphony presents Carmina Burana, including vocalist and the North Carolina Master Chorale and the Capital City Girls Choir.
LISTEN UP BRUNSWICK APRIL 6 - NO FUSS & FEATHERS
LELAND MUNICIPAL PARK
April 25 - British Invaders, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Leland’s concert series kicks off in April. Bring a blanket or chair, and maybe your dancing shoes for this free show. Local food trucks will be on site as well.
PLANT GIVEAWAY
Join us for our annual Plant Giveaway to pick-up your free plants to help beautify the Town and protect the environment. We will have a wide variety of plants from vegetables to herbs to flowers/shrubs. Plants will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to Leland residents. Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. Leland Municipal Park 113 Town Hall Dr.
MAY 4
Movie in the Park - Leland, Bring your blankets and chairs for “Star Wars, the Last Jedi.” Concessions will be available for purchase at the Park, 114 Town Hall Drive, and the movie starts at sunset.
MUSIC WILSON CENTER
April 5 - Ricky Smiley and Friends Presented by the Azalea Festival, this comedic show is appropriate for ages 18 and older. April 11 - The North Carolina Symwww.LelandMag.com /APRIL 2019 / Leland Magazine 29
calendar LELAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER April 26 - Johnny Folsom 4, 6:30 p.m. — The music of the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at https://apm. activecommunities.com/townofleland/ Activity_Search/1605 or at the LCAC office.
GREENFIELD LAKE April 12 — Phosphorescent
April 14 — Dark Star Orchestra
April 17 — The Head and the Heart
May 5 — Tasha Sultana May 8 — Railroad Earth Check https://www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com/about/ for ticket information.
RIVERWALK FARMERS MARKET — BELVILLE Open air market with fish and seafood. Thursdays 2-6 p.m., Fridays 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
April 18 — Moon Taxi April 19 — Soja
April 20 — PortCity 420 Music & Art Festival April 22 and 23 — Rainbow Kitten Surprise April 29 — Gov’t Mule
THE JOYCE
April 5 — Austin April 6 — Blarney Brogues April 12 — Jenny Pearson April 19 — Just Yesterday Duo April 20 — Monica Jane April 27 — Carolina Seabreeze
All shows start at 6 p.m. Check Facebook for more information on food and drink offerings.
WILLOUGHBYS
April 4 — Musician John Toppings, 6 p.m. April 22 — John Toppings hosts an open mic night at 6 p.m.
LOCAL’S TAVERN
April 12 — Trainwreck
April 13 — John Toppings
April 30 — Dirty Heads
May 2 — Mipso & Chatham County Line
May 4 — Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real
April 27 — John Toppings Trivia and Tacos Tuesdays starting at 7 p.m., Music Bingo on Wednesdays starting at 7 p.m. Live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays, check Facebook for details.
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR
Check Facebook for details on live music.
Handcrafted Pottery COFFEE JUST TASTES BETTER IN A HAND-MADE MUG
BRIDGEWATER WINES
Wine Down Wednesdays Music Series starting at 4 p.m., with John Toppings the first Wednesday, Chris Luther the second, Jarrett Raymond the third and Rob Ronner the fourth. Check Facebook for information on tastings, with something new try just about daily.
Ongoing ART
ART LEAGUE OF LELAND
Local artists of any media are invited to celebrate the creativity and talent of the Leland area. The group meets monthly at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Check artleagueofleland.org for more information.
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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BLACK ON BLACK PROJECT Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland. The Black on Black Project creates space for the community to try to understand the
voices of those who have not been heard. It believes that artists possess the kind of empathy that can transform communities. For those who are interested in learning more, a community conversation will take place at 6:30 PM on April 18 at LCAC. Michael Williams, curator of the Black on Black Project exhibition, will attend Art League of Leland meeting on April 18 to discuss the exhibition and meet with the community. Discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Additional event for this Exhibition: Film Screen of Wilmington on Fire at the LCAC Thursday, April 25 6:35 pm
MAY 3
Friday, May 3, 2019 - 10:00am, Leland Cultural Art Center, Leland. The Bruswick County Parks and Recreation will be holding their 2019 Silver Arts Show May 3, 2019 at 10 am.
NEWCOMERS’ CLUB
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The NBNC is a social club open to all adults living in Brunswick County. They meet the second Friday of each month from September through June. Meetings feature speakers who focus on the area’s culture, history, lifestyle and volunteer opportunities, topics of general interest and special local programs and events. Membership dues are only $12.50 per household. For more information visit the website at www.nbnewcomers.org .
WINE AND BEER
BRIDGEWATER WINES -
Wine Tastings Thursdays and Fridays 3-6 p.m., Saturdays 1-5 p.m. and Sundays 12-3 p.m.
WILLOUGHBYS -
April 4 - Musician John Toppings performs at 8 p.m. Check Facebook for events and specials.
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR
Follow them on Facebook for details on seafood specials, trivia night dates and other events.
Flea Market Attention Boaters! Southport Yacht Club is holding their 2nd Annual Marine Flea Market - April 13th, 10am - 1pm. Come to Southport Marina for loads of marine stuff, nautical crafts and goodies too! (Spaces are still available to rent as well. $25 per space)
dining guide APPLEBEE’S 1113 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-6315 Full-service chain bar &grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look
1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT
JADE GARDEN
Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Traditional American Breakfast, Brunch and Burgers
1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
BRIDGEWATER WINES
2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
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
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.
DUNKIN DONUTS 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
EMPIRE DELI AND BAGEL 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611
JERSEY MIKE’S
GUSTO GRILLE 2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland 910-769-4900 Turkish/Mediterranean plus Burgers
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND
WILLOUGHBYS
1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
8951 Ocean Hwy E, Leland 910-383-1270 Bar/Pub
1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
LATITUDES Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Floribbean, fresh fish, sauces, tropical themed appetizers, and frozen drinks
LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
PELICANS SNO BALLS 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-609-3646
PIZZA HUT
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA
1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
FUZZY PEACH
SHIRLEY’S DINER
503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1007 Evangeline Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
JIMMY JOHN’S
FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
THE FOREST RESTAURANT
SUBWAY
HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES
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.
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE 1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
Now Open! Hibachi Bistro is serving up some delicious Japanese and Sushi. Go to their website for daily specials. Located next to Bridgewater Wines, near the Walmart shopping center. www.HibachiBistro.com
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
WAFFLE HOUSE 111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
WOK AND ROLL
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ in vinegar-based sauce
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
YUMMI YUMMI 112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
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