March 2023 Leland Magazine

Lisa P. Stites

Carla Edstrom

Jan Morgan-Swegle

Ruby Cline

Lisa P. Stites

Jeffrey Stites

Welcome To Spring

Evenif our winters aren’t usually all that wintry, we still get super excited each year as the flowers begin to bloom, the weather warms, and events begin to pile up with the coming of Spring. After the holidays, our events calendar shrinks, which is ok. I mean, we’re all tired and need a little down time. But watching those pages at the end of each issue begin to fill up again brings us much joy. We hope you’ll go check out the calendar and try to make time for as many of the events as you can. You’ll meet neighbors, have fun and get some fresh air. It’s good for the soul.

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Last month I wrote about the NB Chamber’s Business expo, and the event, as I write this, was just yesterday. I hope you made it out and that we got to meet you! We absolutely love the Biz Expo. Each year we see new people and new businesses as the North Brunswick area grows and thrives. As a business owner, it’s wonderful to see our community doing well, but the best part is getting to meet the people involved.

In this issue you’ll meet the Northrup Family of KC’s Precision Auto. We had a great time chatting with the Northrups yesterday. They are a fun, happy, hard-working family who are thrilled to be calling this community home. We hope you’ll stop by and let Casey tell you how he can keep your wheels road trip ready!

KC’s Precision Auto

All Revved Up And Ready To Serve

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOE JANCSURAK

As a teen-age youth in Vermont, Casey Northrup drew and designed cars, and car logos. He even made up a brand— Mijicah. (Don’t bother Googling it; it’s a made-up word). Today, instead of dreaming up cars, Casey repairs them as owner of the newly opened KC’s Precision Auto at 9600 Ploof Road SE in Leland.

After cutting the ribbon on February 9 during KC’s official grand opening, attended by several customers and representatives of Aire Serv, Brunswick Community College, Creative Commercial Properties, Corning Credit Union, Dean’s Performance and Pioneer Strategies, Casey, an auto technician for 30 years, noted that after 20 years of operating an auto repair business in Vermont, “it took a leap of faith to move here where we don’t know many people to start a new venture. Today, though, we look forward to building a thriving Leland business.”

With wife and co-owner Amanda assisting with office duties and customer service; longtime friend and retired schoolteacher

Ed Lewis, who designed the logo, helping with promotional materials; and daughter Selah who is “helping to keep everything looking nice” when she’s not attending high school (Selah’s sister Serenity is away attending college), the vibe is welcoming, and first impressions of the clean and well-organized service area are off the charts.

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“We repair most makes and models but specialize in imported brands such as Toyota, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Subaru, Suzuki, BMW, Mercedes, Mini Cooper, VW, Audi, Hyundai and Kia,” Casey explained. “We perform diagnostics, repair brakes and suspensions, perform all necessary maintenance including tune ups and timing belts, oil changes, and we also sell and install tires.”

Lately, it’s the diagnostic work that Casey spends much of his time with. “The biggest change to the industry is the computerized nature of cars; they’re much more complicated. An average car now has a computer network with at least 20 computers. On a luxury car, that could be 50 computers. That’s why I find myself on the computer a lot more, using different programs to gather the information and doing a lot of the diagnostic and electrical work that other

shops don’t want to do,” he said.

“At the end of the day,” Casey continued, “it comes down to building a business based on quality of service and trust. We’re about doing things right the first time and always being 100 percent honest with our customers.”

It is that commitment to customer service that grew his business in Vermont, where he had three full-time technicians. With just a few full-service auto repair businesses serving the fast-growing Leland area, Casey suspects it won’t be long before he’s in a position to add staff. “I have space for two more technicians as the business picks up,” he said.

In the meantime, Casey and Amanda will continue working hard at what they do best, but not too hard.

“The biggest lesson I’ve learned from owning and operating businesses is that it’s easy to fall into the trap of regularly working overtime,” Casey said. “There’s always more work to be done, but you need to have downtime to spend with your family. For us that includes beach time, car shows, shopping thrift stores and yard sales, and road trips throughout the United States.”

So far, those trips have covered 42 states, with Utah and Michigan being among their favorites. “With the excep-

tion Southeastern Florida,

Above & Above Left: Inside the pristine KC’s Precision Auto

Clockwise: Owners Casey and Amanda Northrup are shown with friend and helper Ed Lewis (left) and their dog Normal

tion of Alaska and Hawaii, the rest are Southeastern states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississip-

pi. Now that we’re here in North Carolina, we can look forward to crossing those off our list in the next few years.”

Precision Auto owner, Casey Northrup enjoys doing the honors during the official grand opening as wife Amanda helps hold the ribbon. Also enjoying the moment were Ed and Amanda’s daughter Selah (behind Ed’s shoulder) and their dog Normal.

Cleaning Up Creeks

Creek Week Activities Planned For Leland

STORY BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE, PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Creek Week is a statewide initiative developed by the Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) and is designed to get residents involved in environmental programs and help explain the importance of clean and healthy waterways. The focus for CWEP this year is on green stormwater infrastructure. The Town of Leland, which is a partner of CWEP, is hosting local events in conjunction with Creek Week that focus on the environment.

On March 22, the Leland Green Sweep at Sturgeon Creek Parkway clean up program gives Leland residents (and others who just want to help out!) a chance to keep Leland beautiful by volunteering to work alongside other citizens cleaning up Sturgeon Creek Park. Equipment will be provided. Participants will meet at the

Leland Cultural Arts Center for a presentation about stormwater and drainage at 9 am, to be followed by the clean-up. Participants are responsible for transportation from LCAC to Sturgeon Creek Park.

Also on March 22, a Marine Biologist will present the lecture “Marine Organ-

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March 24 is Storm Drain Marking with Cape Fear River Watch (CFRW).

isms Big and Small: Fisheries,” exploring the impact of local fisheries in the area on organisms in our water, from 6-7 pm in the LCAC Multi-Purpose Room This program is for ages 8 to adult and is the first of a scheduled three marine biology lectures throughout the summer.

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This program is also offered to the 8 to adult age group. This is a one time program where participants will walk around the Westport community with a member of CFRW and will be responsible for marking storm drains with permanent steel markers. Registration is required for this event through the Town of Leland website at:

https://www.townofleland.com/ parks-recreation-cultural-resources/programs-events/creek-week

CWEP is also hosting a virtual scavenger hunt running from March 18 to 25 on Instagram and Facebook to highlight the current nature-based stormwater solutions. Read CWEP’s posts on social media and their blog to learn more about Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and the relationship it has to our waterways and community, then go exploring and find an example of GSI, snap a picture and post on Instagram OR Facebook. Be sure to Follow and Tag cwep_nc on Instagram or NC Clean Water Education Partnership on Facebook to be entered in a prize drawing. You are also welcome to tag the social media account of your local government. One winner will be announced March 22 and two winners will be announced on March 25. Pictures submitted will be saved and added to a GSI photo album on the CWEP website!

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Healthy Eating Help NC Cooperative Extension Office Classes

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Are you an adult with school-age children? Do you or your family currently participate in Head Start, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Work First, Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Food and Nutrition Services, or Medicaid? If so, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) offers a series of FREE classes for you and your family to learn how to eat smart and move more.

For more than 50 years, EFNEP has worked with families in NC to encourage positive behavior change. We help families and youth. Through our hands-on classes, participants will learn how to cook and eat more meals at home, eat more fruits & veggies, and save money on food. No cooking experience needed. Come join us, today!

Angie Lawrence has worked with youth and their families through 4-H and Cooperative Extension for more than 12 years. Interested participants enroll and com-

plete at least six 60-minute hands-on sessions.

Graduates receive items to help them eat smart and move more at home. These items include: Cooking with EFNEP cookbook, recipe handouts, instant-read thermometer, measuring cups, and more!

Classes are held county-wide at community buildings, learning centers, churches, and at the NC Cooperative Extension office in Bolivia.

Angie’s partners and participants have shared:

“I learned very practical exercises to do at home. Also (I learned) to include more fruits and vegetables in my diet, and how to read the nutritional value on the labels.”

-Brunswick County EFNEP program participant

“I always see ads discouraging the consumption of soda and energy drinks but to see (in the EFNEP class) the amount of sugar actually added … (it) has made me wanna make a change.”

-A Southport Parks and Recreation Staff

“Families learned (in classes) what foods

keep you “full” for longer and why; also, (we learned how) the benefits of canned, dried, and frozen fruits/vegs helped the family take less trips to the grocery store and (helped them) save money in unnecessary spending.”

- Brunswick County Migrant Education Program/English as a second Language (MEP/ESL)

If you would like to partner with the EFNEP or enroll in classes, please contact EFNEP Educator Angie Lawrence, angie_lawrence@ncsu. edu, 910-253-2610.

EFNEP works in partnership with the Eat Smart Move More NC initiative and EFNEP is a program of Cooperative Extension through NC State University and NC A&T State University.

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Professional Training

Cape Fear K9 Offers Classes For All Dogs

STORY BY RUBY CLINE

After Wilmington native Mike Chambers finished his time in the Marine Corps, he returned to the area and began his career in private security, just as he’d planned. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Security Management and quickly found success. After a while, he felt an urge to follow a new calling - he had the idea of becoming a K9 handler. His true calling was right around the corner, just not exactly as he’d pictured it.

As Chambers began doing research into the world of K9, with the goal of becoming a handler, he discovered American K9 Interdiction (AK9I) in Virginia. They offered a trainer’s program which allowed students to go through a 13-week course with the K9 of their choosing, hand-picked by each student at the beginning of the program. Upon completion of the program, students graduate along with their newly trained K9s.

That particular program caught Chamber’s eye in more than one way, but especially when he learned it was a fast track for law enforcement. That, however, wasn’t exactly how it went. “I fell in love with the process of building a bond with the animals and seeing it come to fruition during training,” Chambers explained. “I immediately became hooked and knew I could do a lot more for the law enforcement community by utilizing my skills to develop highly trained K9s to watch over our law enforcement officers, as well as help them do their job.”

About two years ago, Chambers was able to see his dream come to fruition in the form of Cape Fear K9, the training facility he opened in Boiling Springs Lakes. While they are, indeed, a K9 training facility as their name implies, they’re primarily a pet training facility for the local community. “People can expect to find a team that has dedicated their lives to helping them and their dogs be successful,” Chambers said. “We understand every dog is unique and every situation is different. Our goal is to provide the best option to our clients no matter what their goals may be.”

The facility offers a wide range of services that include private lessons, classes, workshops, as well as board and train programs. More specialized courses, such as American Kennel Club (AKC) scent classes and protection training also are offered to those who are interested.

When it comes to working with the dogs, Chambers emphasizes how crucial relationships are when it comes to dog training, particularly as it relates to addressing dog behavior. “There are a lot of myths and outdated information about dogs, and we have learned so much as a community in the past couple of decades,” he said.

“Having a diverse background with lots of experience and a wide array of challenges has aided me as a trainer. We believe in using the

minimum amount of stress/discomfort in our training. We believe in a 3-prong approach: Training, Management and Education. Sometimes we [as people] think anything can be trained and, mostly, that is true; however, there is

always a need for management protocols and owner education.”

When asked about what people need to keep in mind when looking into training, and dogs in general,

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Chambers explained, “We as human beings are conditioned to be reactionary creatures. In addition, we have a much higher sense of emotions and thoughts. These two things can often lead to unwanted complications that may arise within their household. Over 90 percent of the clients we see come because of ‘something’ that’s happened. We often don’t realize how these actions can affect [the feelings of] our dogs until it is too late. We love dogs, and yet we humanize them rather than loving them for what they are. We are here to help bridge that gap and build that understanding so that everyone is happy.”

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nines and their behavior has served Chambers tremendously well when training dogs. Everything they do at Cape Fear K9 is rooted in understanding the behavior of dogs and utilizing relationships to overcome obstacles as well as build deeper bonds with them. They stand true to their mission statement: Training based on principles of fairness, understanding and accountability.

Chamber’s best advice: “It’s important to put in the time to train your dog in order to get more of the behaviors you want; however, consistency and quality repetitions are much more important.”

Gardening Events Cooperative Extension Education & Sales

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Aseven-session Day-in-the-Yard program will be offered by the North Carolina Extension Brunswick County Master GardenersSM on Zoom, recorded, and e-mailed to attendees for review for up to a week afterward. The program is taught by NC State Cooperative Extension/Brunswick County staff and Master GardenerSM Volunteers.

Session topics include: Intro/Soil Fundamentals; Turf & Fertilization; Insects, Diseases, & Integrated Pest Management; Growing Vegetables; All About Woody Ornamentals; Annuals and Perennials

That Grow Well Here; and Native Plants in the Landscape. A wealth of related resources will also be emailed to attendees after each session for downloading and future reference.

Registration is open from now through 4 pm March 16. Sessions begin Monday, March 20 and continue every Monday thereafter until May 1.

The $80 fee for this program supports

the Brunswick County Botanical Demonstration Garden and other Cooperative Extension consumer horticulture outreach activities within Brunswick County.

Links to Zoom Sessions will be sent in advance of the first class.

No refunds will be given after March 16. All refunds will go back to the original source of payment, less the nominal Eventbrite processing fee.

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The Brunswick County Extension Master GardenersSM Volunteer Association (BCEMGVA) will hold four Plant Sales in 2023

featuring different plants for each sale and offering a wide variety and the best selection for that season or theme. In 2023 BCEMGVA will present a series of plant sales focusing on plants suitable for containers, plants ready for spring planting, plants beneficial for pollinators, and plants for the fall season.

1.BCEMGVA is offering a Spruce-Up Your Containers Plant Sale on March 24, featuring colorful annuals, herbs, and greenery specially selected for containers that will brighten your entryways and outdoor spaces all season long. In late March, many gardeners are anxious to get out in their gardens and start planting, but late season frosts can still harm tender plants and ruin gardeners’ hard work. However, it is a great time to engage your green thumb by sprucing up containers on the front porch and patio. These smaller gardens can easily be covered or moved to a protected location if late season freezing temperatures threaten our area.

2.April heralds spring and the BCEMGVA Spring Plant Sale returns on April 28. This popular plant sale features a large selection of blooming shrubs, perennials, and greenery that thrive in the Southeast Coastal North Carolina environment. This

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is our largest plant sale of the year with an emphasis on early blooming perennials, herbs, shrubs, and many Master Gardener favorites.

3.In conjunction with National Pollinator Week and just in time for the Monarchs, numerous butterflies, and pollinators, on June 22 the BCEMGVA Pollinator/Native Plant Sale will feature Milkweeds, summer blooming perennials, and other critical pollinator beneficial plants celebrating the importance of pollinators in the food chain. This sale offers plants endorsed by Monarch Watch, the North Carolina Butterfly Highway, and the North Carolina Native Plant Society as critical to sustaining

our butterfly and pollinator habitat.

4.Plans are underway a Fall Plant Sale in September. This plant sale is in the planning stage with date and plant list to be determined. This sale will offer fall color plants and plants suitable for fall planting.

Visit bcmgva.org for the latest information, dates, and times for each of these sales. Plant lists for each sale will be posted on the website closer to each plant sale date.

Check bcmgva.org for updates or sign up for the Plant Sale email list.

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Art Beat Turning Coastal Blue

New Vendor in Southport Village Shoppes

STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

Springtime is arriving early in Southport, along with a heavy dose of pine tree pollen and a cheerful little low country store in the Olde Southport Village Shoppes! The new store is full of coastal charm with a touch of shabby chic and a lot of love. Coastal Blue opens in early March in the back corner of 11th and Howe Streets. You can find various upscale, locally-handmade beach decor items to admire and purchase. Owner Kim Caggiano recently relocated to the Southport area and, on one fateful day, stumbled upon the opportunity to open the storefront her heart was searching for — a space to create her own work, offer it for sale to the public, and support other artists in the process.

When you walk into the store and meet Kim, you get an easy positive vibe from the motivational and uplifting sayings on many of her creations. Her welcoming smile greets and draws you into the stylish low country atmosphere. “My vision for Coastal Blue is to provide inspiration through my work,” she said.

Even though her personal health struggles, Kim’s comforting voice and sweet disposition shine through. She is inspiring to talk with, and her giving spirit shines through. “This past year, when I was diagnosed with cancer, I

wanted to handcraft something special for my friends and family as a thank you for their support when they came to visit,” she said. “Coastal Blue is inspired by my love of all coastal decor, low country home style.”

As it often does, the act of creating actually aids in healing both physically and spiritually. It gives your mind a rest and a focus away from the trials of everyday life. Now Kim can easily create her work in a room at the store, so inventory will be changing regularly. “After my surgery, I found comfort and healing while creating and crafting different designs. When friends realized I was making them as part of my healing process, they began purchasing the shells as gifts for others. This is how ‘Coastal Blue’ came to life.”

Kim uses sustainably sourced shells and natural beads for her shell ornaments and prayer beads. Each one is elegantly made, and many focus on issues close to her heart. “There are almost 35 different designs for the scallop shell ornaments. There are a few shell designs for breast cancer, autism awareness, and uplifting positive words are found throughout,” she said. “Blessing Beads with an oyster shell can be draped around a can-

dle, displayed on bookshelves, hung on door knobs, or to accent your favorite photo frame.”

Now after only having her work for sale in person or on a website, Kim’s new adventure with a brick-and-mortar store is an exciting achievement. Her work is beautiful and impeccably made, with her attention to detail in every piece, and many are attractively packaged for easy gift-giving. Her work makes excellent gifts all year long, especially when you’re looking to give an inspiring gift of the ocean. “All are handcrafted shells that can be used as an ornament or a perfect coastal home décor accessory. There are many different styles to choose from, including napkin rings, blessing beads, salt and pepper oyster

cellars, gilded oyster candles, and ornaments.

I am also happy to accommodate special orders and requests as well,” she said.

“Each is handcrafted, stock is limited and changes daily. The edges are gilded in gold leaf, and a finished coat is applied for shine. Each shell is sustainably sourced, approximately 3-4 inches, and has subtle variations in shades and color. Straight from the ocean, there is charming evidence of the journey your shell took on its way to you.”

Kim has added a few other artists to her store, focusing on decorative items, and may include additional products later. You will also be able to find glasswork, paintings, photography, original cards, and pottery. Olde Southport Village Shoppes will also resume the monthly Artisans Markets on March 4, which will be a great time to come out and browse the shops and welcome spring back to our quaint little town.

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Mar 22 | Marine Organisms Big and

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Mar 23 | Birding in Brunswick | $25 Go on a bird walk at Brunswick Town

Mar 24 | Storm Drain Marking with CFRW | FREE Permanently mark storm drains with Cape Fear River Watch

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Charity Benefit Show

Nashville Trio Comes To Southport

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The Nashville Trio is coming to Southport for a two-night benefit concert, Friday, April 14 and Saturday April 15. The all-female trio brings an eclectic mix of country, rock and blues to the stage. Their high-powered performance will benefit Brunswick Partnership for Housing and Paws-Ability. The event, held at the St. James Community Center, 3146 Southport-Supply Road, is from 7-9 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased using cash or check.

There are four ways to purchase tickets:

In person:

•St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road, Thursday, Feb 23 from 10 am – noon

•Ruffin It Doggy Day Care, 925 Seaside Road NW, Ocean Isle Beach, Tuesday, Feb 28, 11 am – 1 p.m.

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•Liz Thompson, ethompso3144@gmail. com, 715-498-4856

•Mary Galligan, marysgalligan17@gmail.

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Beer and wine will be available for purchase with a credit card or St. James member card (St. James residents only). Snacks are provided, and outside food may not be brought into the event. Please bring cash to participate in a 50/50 raffle and basket raffles.

To find out more about The Nashville Trio, Brunswick Partnership for Housing and Paws-Ability please visit their respec-

tive websites: megwilliamsmusic.com/trio, brunswickpartnership.org and paws-ability.org.

About Brunswick Partnership for Housing

Brunswick Partnership for Housing (BPH) is a nonprofit organization in Brunswick County addressing the needs of homeless families and individuals seeking housing

and advocating for affordable housing. Established in 2019, BPH seeks to provide a stable living environment for those seeking a permanent housing solution.

About Paws-Ability

Paws-Ability is an all-volunteer, non-profit, fundraising organization that works to improve animal welfare in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties and to enhance the animal-human bond.  Our funds support local rescues, spay/neuter initiatives, assist pet guardians with veterinary bills in extraordinary circumstances, and provide pet food to local food pantries and Meals on Wheels recipients.

Enduring Hardships

Brunswick Civil War Round Table Meets

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Renowned historian and popular returning guest speaker Peter Carmichael will examine how Civil War soldiers endured the brutal and unpredictable existence of army life at the Tuesday, March 7 meeting of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table. The circumstances are revealed in his presentation, entitled, “The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies.” With renovations completed, the meeting will return to Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach. Everyone is welcome.

Soon after the Civil War began, many felt the war would be shortlived. But as the weeks and months dragged on, soldiers on both sides began to realize there was no end in sight, creating extreme uncertainty and frustration about their future. So, how did these soldiers endure the brutal and unpredictable existence during the conflict? That question is at the heart of Peter Carmichael’s presentation. He believes the war forced soldiers to bridge the gulf between two competing impulses. “Sentimentalism” helped soldiers understand war is a series of hardships and sacrifices that could be endured through faith, courage, and patriotism. Yet their “pragmatism” guided soldiers desperately seeking to survive with honor despite the filth, blood, and despair they actually experienced.

To best explain this contrast, Carmichael bases his thinking on close examination of the letters and records left behind by individual soldiers from

both the North and the South. He identifies the totality of the Civil War experience – the marching, the fighting, the boredom, the exhaustion, the punishments, and the frustrations of being away from families back home who often faced their own dire circumstances. The phrase “war is hell” will clearly be emphasized in his dramatic presentation which is based on his insightful and soul-searching book, “The War for the Common Soldier,” which was the culmination of nearly ten years’ research.

Currently Carmichael is the Robert C. Fuller Professor of Civil War Studies at Gettysburg College. After completing his doctorate at Penn State University, he went on to teach at Western Carolina University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and West Virginia University. He is a prolific author, holds seasonal interpretive positions at several National Park Service sites, speaks frequently to general and scholarly audiences, and has appeared on the

PBS Robert E. Lee documentary for the American Experience series and the popular TV show “Who Do You Think You Are.”

Registration for this meeting begins

at 6:15 pm and the presentation starts at 7 pm. The visitor fee is $10 and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues. For more information about the meeting, becoming a member, or volunteering for this non-profit organization, please contact president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com, or call him at (404) 229-9425. You can also visit the group’s Facebook page or https://brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com/ for additional information, news, and updates.

Finding Flavor

One Potato, Two Potato, Sweet Potato

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ASHLEY DAVIS

Here in the south it’s hard to imagine southern food without thinking of sweet potatoes. They are a staple crop we can find year-round, and they show up in sweet and savory dishes alike. We see them on our tables during the holidays in the form of candied yams, sweet potato pies, sweet potato casseroles with ooey gooey marshmallows on top, and even just plain ol’ mashed sweet potatoes. To me they are a memory of my Nana and a sweet “southern” goodness that I personally can’t imagine living without.

Have you ever thought about what a sweet potato is or where it comes from? How does it grow, where does it grow?

And IS a sweet potato a yam? Is a yam a sweet potato? Or what? Let’s find out…

Sweet potatoes come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. The orange sweet potato is the most common but there are also white and purple varieties. Did you know that, in fact, sweet potatoes aren’t even really potatoes at all? They are root vegetables that are related to the morning glory flower. Historically, sweet potatoes came to us from South and Central America. In North Carolina, we grow more sweet potatoes than any other state in the nation, and most of them are grown in Eastern North Carolina.

A few fun farming facts:

• Sweet potatoes are grown from cuttings called sprouts or slips which farmers will start in a greenhouse or

in a field

•The sprouts are then transplanted to the field in May or June and it takes 90-120 days for a sweet potato to grow

•Farmers are harvesting sweet potatoes from August through November

•Once the potatoes are harvested, they are cured for 4-7 days at 80-85 degrees, which changes the starch to sugar

•They are then ready to be washed, sorted and sent to your favorite farmers market or grocery store

When you are shopping in the grocery store in America, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes will often be advertised as yams. The reason we tend to refer to them as yams is because in the 1930s, in the great state of Louisiana, farmers grew a new breed of deep orange flesh sweet potatoes and decided to market them as “yams,” and we have been calling them that ever since. As mentioned before, even sweet potatoes aren’t really a potato. Well, yams are no different. They are not a sweet potato, or a potato at all! Potatoes are a nightshade and are in the same family as peppers and tomatoes. Yams are in a different family — a plant family that includes grasses and lilies. Yams came from Africa and Asia, and are used primarily in Caribbean and West African cooking. They have a dark rough brownish grayish skin with a starchy white flesh that is not sweet at all. So the mystery is solved… yams are NOT sweet potatoes; but people will most certainly continue to call some sweet potatoes yams!

One of my fondest memories as a child was going to my Nana’s house. Upon arrival, the first thing I did — after I gave her a big hug and kiss of course — was to look on the table in her kitchen to see what kind of sweet baked good she had made that day or what

she had stewing on her stove. One thing that stood out the most was her sweet potato pie. My Nana was a fan of the white sweet potato, potentially because it was less sweet and paired well with sugar and butter for her pie.

Until yesterday, I didn’t have any idea how she made the pie. I went to my mom for advice. She told me that my Nana made her crust from scratch with nutmeg,

then pats of butter on the bottom (a very important step), mixed mashed white sweet potatoes with sugar, milk, more butter and then topped it with cinnamon before baking. It was a simple, not overly sweet dessert delicacy that everyone in our family always looked forward to. Even though my mom claims that my Nana was not a big dessert eater, I would catch her on occasion having some sweet potato pie for breakfast.

Personally, I am not a big dessert eater either; I prefer savory dishes with sweet potatoes the most. I am a huge fan of a little sweet and a little spicy. I think that sweet potatoes pair particularly well with pork, but I think they can be served on the side of almost any protein. They are also great in soups, breads, salads, used as thickening agents in sauces, and so on.

In a month that everyone is talking about corned beef and cabbage paired

Dr. Dana Point and Dr. Kaitlin Ridder

Finding Flavor

with soda bread and green beer or Reubens on rye, I like to think of my Nana on March 17, the day she passed away when I was in 7th grade. Instead of feeling sad in her absence, I prefer to honor her and thank her for all of the fond memories she gave to me. The cooking lessons, stories, tea parties, porch swings, and most importantly, for letting me sit in her lap and drive her car to the Best Way Grocery when I couldn’t reach the pedal. I

The Basic Baked Sweet Potato

can’t think of a better way to celebrate her memory than making and sharing a sweet potato pie with the people I love and the readers of this magazine.

Below you will find three recipes which are very basic ways to use this wonderful root vegetable. The baked sweet potato can be used as a building block for lots of other recipes. I hope you enjoy them time and again.

Contrary to what my mom thinks, you do not have to wrap sweet potatoes in foil to bake them.

Pre Heat oven to 375°

Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (you will thank me for this later)

Wash potatoes thoroughly removing any remaining roots. Choose potatoes that are similar in size to bake together.

Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet and bake 45-60 minutes depending on how large the potatoes are. Skin will be slightly separated from the flesh, a fork or knife should insert easily. Enjoy immediately with a pat of butter, salt and pepper (and a little cayenne if you are like me)

Not my Nana’s Sweet Potato Pie

2 cups pureed sweet potato white or orange, approximately 2 medium potatoes (use white sweet potatoes if you want it less sweet, and use baked sweet potato recipe above)

½ cup pure maple syrup (do not use pancake syrup — you will be sure to be disappointed if you do)

½ cup dark brown sugar, packed

1 cup heavy cream

2 eggs

4 T. salted butter, melted

1 T. butter cut in small pieces to put on bottom of the crust

1 t. cinnamon

½ t. nutmeg

1 t. vanilla

½ t. salt

1 pie crust (if you don’t make your own, I recommend Pillsbury in the dairy case)

Pre Heat Oven to 425° with rack on bottom

Whisk or use mixer to blend all ingredients together.

Prepare pie crust and cut up 1 T. of butter and spread around bottom of the crust. Pour mixture into pie crust, sprinkle with a little cinnamon and nutmeg if desired and bake for 25 minutes on 425° (this will help brown the bottom of your pie)

Carefully remove pie from oven, center will not be set. Turn oven down to 350° and move oven rack to middle of the oven.

Immediately place pie back in the oven and continue baking 30-40 minutes. If crust begins to look dark, spray foil with cooking spray and lay across pie until it’s done. Pie will be set in center and crust will be golden brown.

Cool on a rack for an hour. This pie is great warm or cold.

Pairs well with fresh whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream. Keep refrigerated.

Ashley’s Baked Sweet Potato Bites

2 medium sized sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes

2-3 T. your favorite oil (I prefer to use avocado oil)

salt & cayenne to taste brown sugar, lemon

Pre-heat oven to 425°

Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and use 1-1 ½ T. salt to season water

Balance potatoes for 4 minutes and drain well, return to pot and over low heat stir for a minute to ensure potatoes are dry

Line packing sheet with parchment or foil sprayed with cooking spray

In a bowl mix the cubed sweet potatoes with oil until just coated, you don’t want too much oil it will keep them from crisping. Add ½ t. salt and 1/8 t. cayenne and toss.

Pour on baking sheet and bake approximately 25-35 minutes depending on size of cubes, stirring occasionally to achieve browning on all sides. When cubes are browned and tender return to the bowl and toss will a little more oil and additional salt and cayenne to taste.

I like to sprinkle mine with a dark brown sugar and a squeeze of lemon. These are also delicious served with honey mustard or cinnamon butter. Serve with your favorite dish.

Gen. Lee Day By Day

Cape Fear Civil War Round Table Meeting

STORY CONTRIBUTED

Amid many histories of General Robert E. Lee comes a book from Charles Knight that focuses on Lee himself, on where he was, who he was with, and what he was doing day by day, and it offers an entirely different appreciation of the famous general. Wilmington’s Cape Fear Civil War Round Table invites the public to attend a presentation by Charles R. Knight, curator of military history at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. Knight will discusses his book about Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his Civil War experience on Thursday, March 9. The Round Table meets at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington near Independence Mall. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7 pm.

Charlie Knight grew up in Richmond, VA, and developed a love of history, and the Civil War in particular, at a very early age. In addition to being curator of military history at the state’s History Museum, he is also currently president of the Raleigh Civil War Round Table. He volunteered at Richmond’s Museum of the Confederacy (now part of the American Civil War Museum) during high school, and is a 1999 graduate of Bridgewater College with a BA in US history. He has spent more than 20 years working in museums and historic sites in Virginia, Arizona, and North Carolina, including New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Memorial, the Arizona

Capitol Museum, and the North Carolina Museum of History. He has been at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh as Curator of Military History since January 2017.

Douglas S. Freeman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning four-volume study on Robert E. Lee remains the most thorough history of the man, but that magisterial biography was published in the 1930s, nearly 100 years ago. After spending so many years with his subject, Freeman claimed he knew where Lee was every day of his life, from West Point until his death. In fact, there are many gaps in Freeman’s biography, and hundreds of sources have been discovered in the decades since that have changed many of the accepted “facts” about the general. In “From Arlington to Appomattox: Robert E. Lee’s Civil War, Day by Day, 1861-1865,” author Charles Knight does for Lee and students of the war what E.

B. Long’s “Civil War Day by Day” did for our ability to understand the conflict as a whole. This is not another Lee biography, but it is every bit as valuable as one, and perhaps more so.

Lost in all of the military histories o the war, and even in most of the

Lee biographies, is what the general was doing when he was out of history’s “public” eye. We know Lee rode out to meet the survivors of Pickett’s Charge and accept blame for the defeat, that he tried to lead the Texas Brigade in a counterattack to save the day at the Wilderness, and took a tearful ride from Wilmer McLean’s house at Appomattox. But what of the other days? Where was Lee and what was he doing when the spotlight of history failed to illuminate him?

Readers will come away with a fresh sense of his struggles, both personal and professional, and discover many things about Lee for the first time using his own correspondence and papers from his family, his staff, his lieutenants, and the men of his army.

General Lee intended to write a history of the Army of Northern Virginia but died before he could complete his work. Based on hundreds of first-person accounts, “From Arlington to Appomattox” recreates, as far as such a thing is now possible, a Lee-centric study of what the man experienced on a daily basis. It is a tremendous contribution to the literature of the Civil War.

Knight has written articles for various publications including Blue & Gray, Classic Trains, and the Civil War Preservation Trust’s Hallowed Ground magazine. He has contributed to Virginia Tech’s Essential Civil War Curriculum website and the Emerging Civil War blog, served as historical advisor

on the 2014 film “Field of Lost Shoes,” and has spoken at numerous conferences, reenactments, and historical organizations around the country. His first book, “Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market,” was published in 2010 by Savas Beatie, and his second book, “From Arlington to Appomattox: Robert E. Lee’s Civil War Day by Day” was published by Savas Beatie in 2021. He is currently working on a biography of general and railroad magnate William Mahone as well as a history of Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s Honor Guard.

The meeting will be held in Elebash Hall, at the rear of the church, which is located at 1219 Forest Hills Drive. The church parking lot, close to the entrance to the meeting room, is easily accessed via Park Avenue off of Independence Boulevard. Doors open at 6:30 pm, leaving time to browse our used books table, talk to members of the round table — Mr. Knight will offer his books for sale. For information about membership in the Round Table, visit http://cfcwrt.org and click on “Join.” See you there!

SAFE HAVEN City of Southport

10th Anniversary Event

MARCH 11, 2023

Take a Self-Guided or PocketSites tour

Take a Guided Tour

Brooke Barnhill, the location manager for Safe Haven, will be leading this tour. To join, meet at the Fort Johnston Visitors Center for the tour, to begin at 11a and 2p.

Visit the Fort Johnston Visitors Center

The visitors center will be open for extended hours this day, 10a-6p to display never-before-seen Safe Haven memorabilia that is usually locked in storage.

Watch Safe Haven on the Fort Johnston

Lawn

Bring a blanket, chairs, and your appetite for the screening on the lawn. The movie will begin at 6:30p. We will have Chocolate and S'more food truck available for snacking while you watch.

Sponsored by the Department of Community Relations and the Parks and Recreation Department Visit cityofsouthport.com/events or Scan to learn more:

CALENDAR

March

We’ve included events here that were scheduled at press time, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/townofleland/ to register online or call 910-385-9891.

MARCH 3

Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball

This annual fundraiser is hosted by the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation and benefits local charities. The ball features hors d’ oeuvres, a buffet dinner, wine, beer, music by Tru Sol Band, dancing and a silent and live auction, 6-10 pm at the St. James Community Center. For more information, visit www.sheriffscharity.com, call 910-253-0922 or email sheriffscharity@ gmail.com

MARCH 4

NC Rice Festival — Brunswick Town/ Fort Anderson

The festival is from 10 am to 4 pm, and will include history/cultural presentations, tours, demonstrations, live entertainment, family fun, children’s stage, Gullah Geechee food vendors, and arts and crafts. The historic site is at 8884 St. Philip’s Road SE, Winnabow (off N.C. 133).

MARCH 7

Brunswick Civil War Round Table

The group is back at Hatch Auditorium, on the campus of Fort Caswell, Caswell Beach, for a program on “The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies.” Registration opens at 6:15 and the program begins at 7 pm. The cost is $10, but that can be applied to the $25 annual dues.

MARCH 8

Brunswick Town Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution

The local Chapter of DAR will have an in-person meeting at 11 am; guests are welcome and the meeting program will honor area veterans. For full meeting details, email mkoletar@aol.com or jjatbhi@bellsouth.net.

MARCH 9

Cape Fear Civil War Round Table — Wilmington

Charlie Knight, curator of military history at North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, will discusses his book about Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his Civil War experience. The Round Table meets at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington near Independence Mall. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7 pm.

MARCH 11

Matinee Series — Leland

Take the whole family to a 12:30 pm showing of “Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone” at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Chairs, blankets, and snacks are welcome, but no pets or alcohol.

MARCH 11

BSL Neighbors Market

The market is moving to the corner of NC 87 and West Boiling Spring Road, next to the BSL Mini Mart (Clarence’s). The market starts at 9 am, and will be open the second and fourth Saturdays.

MARCH 11

“Safe Haven” Anniversary — City of Southport

Guided tours of filming scenes are offered at 11 am and 2 pm starting at the Fort Johnston Visitors Center, 203 East Bay St. The Visitors Center, which has an exhibit dedicated to this and other films, will be open 10 am to 6 pm, and will include memorabilia usually kept in storage. Complete the day with a viewing of the movie, 6:30 pm on the Garrison lawn.

MARCH 18

Spring Into Health Color Run

The Brunswick Wellness Coalition wants everyone to get moving. This 5K/1M run has space for teams and individuals, and participants can walk, run, roll or stroll. Add to the fun by dressing in your favorite decades attire for the Decades Dash! Registration is $25 for adults, $5 for students ages 5-17, and children younger than five can participate free. Visit hhttps:// runsignup.com/Race/NC/Southport/ BWCSpringIntoHealth to register.

MARCH 16

Birding in Brunswick Series Intro

This intro class is 9-11 am at the Leland Cultural Arts Center; the cost is $25. There are two follow up classes: Bird Walk at Brunswick Town on March 23 and on March 30.

MARCH 18

Deep Dive into History at the Maritime Museum

Kaitlin O’Connor, with the Fort Fisher State Historic Site, leads a discussion on Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS). Participants can also try an anti-aircraft simulator. The program is available 10 am to 3 pm in the Museum’s exhibit hall (at 204 East Moore St.).

MARCH 18

Brunswick County Community Day — Museum of Coastal Carolina

Entry is free this day for county residents (ID required). Tour the museum and meet with representatives from conservation organizations. The museum is located at 21 East Second St., Ocean Isle Beach; the community day runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit www. museumplanetarium.org for more information about the museum.

MARCH 18-25

Creek Week — Leland

The Town has a week of environmental programs planned this week, including a week-long scavenger hunt from the Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP). There is a Green Sweep at Sturgeon Creek Parkway and a lecture on “Marine Organisms Big and Small: Fisheries” on March 22, a Bird Walk at the Brunswick Town-Fort Anderson State Historic Site on March 23, and a Storm Drain Marking with Cape Fear River Watch (CFRW) on March 24. See Creek Week story in this issue for more details.

MARCH 20

Leland’s Gettin’ Crafty Series

Get crafty with the Town of Leland. This program features Spring Succulent & Flower Wreaths, 6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The cost is $35 for residents, and $55 for non-residents.

MARCH 24

Japanese Magical Journey

This exciting storytelling show incorporates Japanese folktales with origami, Japanese music, and magic tricks. After the stories, families can make origami that flips, jumps, and flies. Tickets are $15 and are available online or at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The show starts at 7 pm.

MARCH 25

Youth Arts Day — Leland

The event features activities for children and live entertainment, and the gallery will showcase art from Brunswick County students. Youth Arts Day is at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and admission is free.

MARCH 25-26

Sea Notes present Memories of Concerts Past

Enjoy favorite tunes from Brunswick County’s concert choir. Selections include songs from “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and hits such as “Dancing Queen” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The free concert is at Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College, 150 College Road NW, Bolivia, and the show starts at 3 pm both days.

MARCH 25

Movie Night in Belville

Enjoy a free showing of “Top Gun” in Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road. The show starts at 7 pm; take chairs or blankets and snacks and enjoy!

MARCH 25

Pancake Fundraiser — EAA Chapter 939

The local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will hold a pancake fundraiser at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport, 8:30-11:30 am. Proceeds will be used to send youth to the Air Academy’s summer camp. Plates are $6; email snooksflyer@gmail.com for more information.

MARCH 30

Gettin’ Crafty — Leland

The spring crafty series continues with Seasonal Ceramics. Make a handmade pottery project, and pick it later after staff fires it. The program is at 6 pm at LCAC, and the cost is $35.

APRIL 1

Easter Egg Hunt — Belville

The Town of Belville is hosting an Easter Egg hunt, organized by age groups for children ages 2 through 12. Preregistration is required, and take your own basket; email financeclerk@ townofbelville to register. Children can also get pictures with the Easter Bunny! The event is 9 am to noon at Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road.

APRIL 1

Easter Egg Hunt — Leland

Children will be divided into age groups to search for eggs at the Northwest District Park, 1937 Andrew Jackson Highway NE. Bring your own basket and enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny too. The fun starts at 10 am.

APRIL 1

Cruise-In at the Barn Car & Truck Show

A day of family-friendly fun is planned for this 3rd annual event. See beautiful cars and trucks, shop at the Spring Market with local vendors and artisans, and enjoy live music; food trucks will be on site as well. The event runs 9 am to 4 pm at The Barn at Rock Creek, 5900 Rock Creek Road NE, Leland. The cost is $5 at the gate, and children 12 and younger are free.

APRIL 2

The Cape Fear Chorale is celebrating its 25th season, and will perform music selections from past concerts, including works by Mozart, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Undine S. Moore and more. Artistic Director Aaron Peisner will lead, and former director Jerry Cribbs will be honored with the title Conductor Emeritus. The concert is 2 pm at Keenan Auditorium (515 Wagoner Drive) on the UNCW Campus; admission is free.

APRIL 2

Kayak Adventures — Leland

Enjoy this Eagles Island Sunset Paddle, 4-7 pm. The cost is $60 and includes a kayak, paddle and lifejacket to use for the program.

APRIL 6

Operation Medicine Cabinet — Dosher Memorial Hospital

Drop off unused and expired medicine at the hospital entrance, 924 N. Howe Street in Southport, between 9 am and 6 pm.

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. The Third Thursday program is March 31, entitled Two Men and a Schooner: A Story of a Failed Flight to Freedom on the Minerva Wright (7-8 pm at the Southport Community Building; registration is required). Visit www.ncmaritimemuseum. com to register for special programs.

Art League of Leland (ALL) at the Leland Cultural Arts Center

The group welcomes artists of all

kinds and meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College

150 College Road NW, Bolivia

March 3-4: The Best of Broadway: Ten Musical Revue

March 7 — Hotel California - the original Eagles tribute band

March 17-19 — Matilda Jr. by the Starlight Youth Theatre

March 28 — Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience

April 15 — The Kennedys Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

701 N. Third Street in Wilmington

March 1 — Malevo, an all-male group from Argentina that specializes in Malambo – a traditional folk dance of great virility and dexterity

March 2 — The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players perform The Mikado

March 4-5 — Chicago

March 13 — Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Songs We Love, part of the Wonder Series

March 17 — Paul Taylor Dance Company

March 18 — Dragons & Mythical Beasts, part of the Wonder Series

March 21-22 — Legally Blonde

March 26 — The North Carolina Symphony presents Brahms Symphony No. 3

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

The Joyce

1174 Turlington Ave.

March 10 — Hatch Brothers

March 17 — Austin

March 18 — Miles Atlas

BEER AND WINE

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland

Full menu available for dine-in or takeout — also hosting live music, karaoke and trivia.

The Joyce

1174 Turlington Ave.

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

Local’s Tavern

1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland Music Bingo on Wednesdays, starting at 7 pm. Specials are posted on Facebook.

Bridgewater Wines

1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland Tuesday Trivia is at at 6:30 pm (reservations required). Checkout the great food menu, and Sunday brunch specials; call 910-408-1900 to order take-out.

Blossoms Restaurant (Magnolia Greens)

1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr. Reservations are encouraged; call 910-383-0998. Check Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.

Brunswick Beer Xchange Co.

113 Village Road, Leland

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

Brunswick Beer and Cider

1313 S. Dickenson dr., Leland Leland’s first brewery and cidery! Full menu also available

Thank you!

Don’t see your event or location listed? Try as we might, we don’t catch everything, so to be sure to be included send your events to lisa@ southportmag.com before the 20th of each month!

FIVE GUYS

2028 Olde Regent Way, Leland (910) 833-1997

Burgers and More!

APPLEBEE’S

1113 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-6315

Full-service chain bar &grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting

BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT

Magnolia Greens Golf Course

1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998

Breakfast- Saturday & Sunday | Lunch –Tuesday – Sunday | Dinner – Wednesday – Saturday

BRIDGEWATER WINES

1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 408-1900

www.bridgewaterwines.com

Free Wine Tastings Thursdays and Fridays 3-6pm, Saturdays 1-5pm and Sundays 12-3pm

BRODEE’S DOGS BREW HOUSE

103A Village Rd NE, Leland

(910) 523-5121

Hot dogs and specialty craft beers

Brunswick Beer and Cider

1313 S. Dickenson Dr., Leland

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 (910) 782-8498

Steakes, Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches

DUNKIN DONUTS

1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland

Full STEAKHOUSE

910-383-8383

Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.

MR. BAGELMEISTER

1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383

Gondolfo’s Pizza

1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-833-5666

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN

1120 E. Cutler Crossing, Leland

Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch (910) 408-1676

FIVE GUYS

2028 Olde regent way, leland (910) 833-1997

Burgers, Shakes and more!

FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442

Authentic Italian Fare

FIREHOUSE SUBS

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

THE FOREST RESTAURANT

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

FUZZY PEACH

1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238

Frozen Yogurt

GAYLYN’S DINER

322 Village Rd, Leland (910) 371-3533

Breakfast and Lunch

HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES

1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707

Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look

ISLAND FRESH-MEX GRILL

2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland

Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more

Mexican

JADE GARDEN

1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880

Chinese

JERSEY MIKE’S

2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300

Sub sandwiches

JIMMY JOHN’S

503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007

Sub sandwiches

THE JOYCE IRISH PUB

1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400

Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage

LELAND SMOKEHOUSE

503 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910)228-5008

BBQ, Wings, Ribs

LOCAL’S TAVERN

1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289

American Bar/Pub, Music

M + K’S KITCHEN

403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-833-8030

MIYABI JR EXPRESS

1108 New Pointe Blvd #110, Leland (910) 769-2358

Hibachi, Sushi

NEW DAY CAFE

497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910) 769-9036

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

PANARA BREAD

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

PAPI’S CAFE

1108 New Pointe Blvd #140, Leland (910) 408-1662

Peruvian Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken

PIZZA HUT

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.

P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE

1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808

Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries

SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188

Mexican Food and Drink

SHIRLEY’S DINER

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

SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND

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

SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT

1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021

Japanese, Sushi, Asian

SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q

2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900

Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce

SUBWAY

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

Subs & Salads

TAQUERIA SANTA CLARA

1389 Lanvale Rd, Leland (910) 769-5598

Take-out Mexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner serving sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, quesadillas, bowls, and more

WAFFLE HOUSE

111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600

Breakfast Restaurant

WOK AND ROLL

2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025

Chinese

YUMMI YUMMI

112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077

Chinese

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