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A Hoot of a Fall Archie the Great Horned Owl graces our cover this October, thanks to The Cape Fear Raptor Center and photographer John Sutton. Archie and his feathered friends will at the Brunswick River Walk for the 5th Annual Owl Howl on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and that’s just one of the great events helping us welcome autumn to Leland. Look through these pages and find out about all the local happenings, from the spooky to the just plain fun. As great as summer was, we love this time of year just as much, you might even say it’s wonder-fall!
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CURRENTS October Adult Fun
The Town of Leland plans serious fun STORY BY LISA STITES
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ometimes October seems to be all about the kids and Halloween, but the Town of Leland has events planned for this month aimed at entertaining all ages.
Adult Field Day On October 12, grown-ups have the chance to relive some of their elementary school glory days with Adult Field Day. Teams of four will compete in a variety of grade school games, such as dodgeball, kickball and there-legged races. It’s a great opportunity for neighborhoods, civic
groups and even coworkers to have a fun day and get some good exercise at the same time. We could all use a good workout before chowing down on candy later this month. Preregistration is preferred and the cost is just $10 per four-member team. This event is for anyone ages 18 and older, and runs from 3-6 p.m. in Leland
COME Get Happy at The Great Pumpkin Patch Over 10,000 Pumpkins and gourds in All Shapes and sizes • Gorgeous Mums, Pansies and Bonsai’s • Ornamental Grasses, Corn Stalks and Indian Corn
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Municipal Park. For more information and to pre-register, visit https://www. townofleland.com/parks-recreation. Haunted Woods Later this month, the woods come alive to delight and scare adults and children. The woods at Leland Municipal Park become haunted, thanks to the Opera House Theater Company, who is partnering with the Town to host this spooky event. Walking the trail is free, 7-9 p.m. on October 26. While you’re there, don’t forget to take your little pirates and princesses, goblins and ghosts to the Town’s Trunk or Treat, also at the park from 4-6 p.m. Local businesses will be handing out treats from their decorated vehicles. So snap a selfie with a monster, stroll among the haunted woods and have a ghoulishly terrific time! For more information on the event, check https:// www.townofleland.com/parks-recreation. For more information on the Opera House Theater Company, visit http://www.operahousetheatrecompany.org.
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Owl Howl in Belville Raptor Center brings the birds STORY BY AMI BROWN
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or all you nature lovers, bird watchers and environmentalists, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of local bird life and learn about Raptors up close and first-hand.
Owl Howl October 19 (rain date November 9) 10AM-4PM Riverwalk at Belville, Free Admission See live raptors, hold a bird and take a picture, flight demonstration, vendors, children’s activities, raffles, silent auction, music, food, Sponsored by Cape Fear Raptor Center From Cape Fear Raptor Center: We are a 100% volunteer organization that was started by Dr. Joni Shimp (our executive director). We work out of the Rocky Point Animal Hospital. We take in injured raptors (eagles, hawks, owls, kites, vultures, ospreys) We have 2 missions: the
first is to rehabilitate the injured raptor with the ultimate goal of releasing it back into the wild, the second is to educate the public regarding the role of raptors in their ecosystem. Birds come to us primarily with injuries
sustained from flying into a car, lead poisoning, being shot, or being electrocuted. Injuries range from broken bones, to dehydration, to concussions, to avian diseases. We average 40 birds on site at any one time in all stages of recuperation. Once their injury is healed we will fly them in order to evaluate their ability to succeed if we release them. If they are unreleasable, they might become education birds for us
or for any center in the US. We attend as many local festivals as possible to talk to the public about these amazing birds. We also give programs to local schools, scouts and other organizations. We offer tours of the center, run an adopt-a-raptor program and offer a 2 hour raptor experience. www.capefearraptorcenter.org
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Row Your Boat
Plenty of rowing opportunities to enjoy the Fall weather STORY BY AMI BROWN
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ell if there was ever a time to start rowing - now is the time. The cool crisp mornings, gentle breezes and calm waters make for a lovely day out on the local waterways. The Town of Leland and the Eagle Island Rowing Club are two great choices to get started.
Leland Kayak Adventures The Town of Leland offers Kayak Adventures each month. For October they are exploring Eagle Island. Kayak Adventure - Eagle Island- Oct 13, 2019, Sun 8:30am to 11:30am Location: Brunswick Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville Price: $45.00 Ages: 16 and up Last day for registration: Oct 10, 2019 Sturgeon Creek and Eagle Island are just minutes away from downtown Leland and offer a great chance to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Eagles Island, consisting of approximately 3,100 acres situated between Wilmington and Leland, lies in the confluence of the Cape Fear and Brunswick Rivers. This adventure is an easy 5.5 mile kayaking adventure that is timed to take advantage of the falling tides, allowing you to paddle with the outgoing tide. This adventure should take no longer than 3 hours from the time set out on our adventure and will conclude at Cypress Cove Park. A shuttle system will run to get vehicles from Brunswick Riverwalk Park. Come dressed for fun and adventure along the river! Eagle Island Community Rowing Club This local club meets regularly, plans trips and offers demos every Saturday morning. (weather permitting) They are creating community, one stroke at a time. According to their website, here are the details and answers to some frequently asked questions. We are SCULLERS Although we are all willing to sweep row, our current fleet includes only sculls. That means each rower holds two oars - one in each hand. We enjoy teaching others about our favorite sport. We are watchers of sunrises, sunsets and wildlife We typically row at dawn and near dusk for the lowest winds/waves; this also happens to be the time wildlife is most active.
Our retired members can take advantage of good conditions any time of day! After being vetted as a member, you can soak up the silence in a single or join a group in the quad. Either way, there is often coffee and a smile; we love to share flat “glassy” water. We will be hosting demonstration days the first Saturday of each month from 9 - 11 am; other weekend days you are likely to find us in the vicinity of the dock between 7 and 10 am. (weather permitting). 10/5/19 - Monthly Demo/Work Day We invite the public to visit us at our site at Riverwalk Park, view some of our equipment, try an erg and meet the Crew! Crew is invited to come work on shells. Bring water and snacks. 9 am - 11 am Riverwalk Park, Belville 10/19/19 Celebration of the Dock RESCHEDULED: Show and Tell for appreciated guests with member supplied potluck. Rain Date: 10/26/19. 4 pm - 6 pm Riverwalk Park, Belville When do you row? We currently have community rows Wednesday evenings at 6 and Saturday mornings at 7. Other opportunities can be arranged with members via a reservation board and email. Can I learn more about boats? You betcha! We have monthly maintenance days the first Saturday of each month and Neil is always happy for an extra pair of hands buffing hulls in the mornings. But I don’t know if I can do this...... And you won’t know until you try...many of our members are new to rowing and some are even new to southeastern NC. We are grateful to Belville for letting us launch from their park and welcome visitors. What boats comprise the EICR fleet? We have several several singles, ranging from stable craft suitable for novice rowers
(the Can Do canoe) to more typical shells Alden ocean rowing shells, Maas Aeros, and the Alden Star. We also have a Swift double and a Swift quad. How do I get in shape for rowing? Rowing is a unique full body workout that builds strength, endurance and teamwork. You must swim, be flexible and strong enough to raise yourself from a seated position on the floor, be able to lift 40 pounds overhead and feel comfortable on the water. What do I wear to try rowing? We recommend you wear close-fitting clothing to avoid getting stuck on oar handles or seat slides. Layers appropriate to the weather are always a good idea, as are sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and bug spray. If everything goes according to plan, you shouldn’t get wet, but many of us keep a change of clothes in the car - just in case. If you plan to carry a phone or car key, bring a small dry bag. If you are new to rowing, there are many interesting and new things that you’ll discover, including the equipment used in the sport. Following is a basic description of the equipment to help in your understanding. The Boats – Sculls and Shells All rowing boats can be called shells. Rowing boats with scullers in them (each person having two oars) are called sculls, e.g., single scull, double scull, quadruple scull. So, all sculls are shells but not vice versa! Originally made of wood (and many beautifully crafted wooden boats are made today), newer boats – especially those used in competition – are made of honeycombed carbon fiber. They are light and appear fragile but are crafted to be strong and stiff in the water.
The oars are attached to the boat with riggers, which provide a fulcrum for the levering action of rowing. For more information visit their website: www.roweaglesisland.com
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The Boo Ball at the LCAC October 25 Friday, October 25, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm The LCAC Presents: The Boo Ball Friday, October 25 | 7 - 9 pm | Doors open at 6:30 pm | $10 This Spooktacular Gala, full of ghouls and ghosts, is not for the faint of heart. It is for the fun of heart! Don your best costume while Dutch Hawk entertains! LCAC’s 2019 VIP Season Tickets are VALID for this event. 2019 VIP Season Tickets can be purchased online or at the LCAC office. All 2019 VIP Season Tickets and regular admission tickets are Non-Refundable.
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SHOWCASE
Fiddler on the Roof
Raise your glass and kick up your heels STORY BY AMI BROWN
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his has to be one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Every song is familiar and you’ll be humming along for sure. Mark your calendars and get your tickets today for this Cape Fear Stage performance. This is perfect for the young and old, will make you laugh or possibly shed a tear. This heart-warming musical is a mustsee this fall. CAPE FEAR STAGE PRESENTS FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Saturday, October 26, 2019 Showtime: 3:00pm, Doors: 2:00pm Saturday, October 26, 2019 Showtime: 7:30pm, Doors: 6:30pm Sunday, October 27, 2019 Showtime: 3:00pm, Doors: 2:00pm
Tickets for this performance range $46 – $96 + fees and sales tax Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter.
Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by
Jerome Robbins, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to the uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life! This program is proudly brought to the Wilson Center by Cape Fear Stage, the presenting arm of Cape Fear Community College. Group tickets (for 15 or more) and Opera Boxes are available. Call 910-362-7999 to reserve. Each person, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
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Duo Delight
Listen Up Brunswick kicks off the Fall Season with Vance Gilbert & Susan Werner STORY BY AMI BROWN
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his dynamic duo takes the stage in October. As solo performers, they are remarkably talented singer songwriters. To quote the Fort Worth Star Telegram, “Vance Gilbert has the voice of an angel, guitar playing of a God and the wit of the devil.” Susan Werner was described by Music Row (Nashville) as “This woman is great. Period.”
Together magic will happen on stage. They will deliver double fun, double musical talent and no one will know what to expect, including them. www.vancegilbert.com www.susanwerner.com For further details and to purchase tickets, visit: www.listenupbrunswickcounty. com
Vance Gilbert burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 90's when buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston about an ex-multicultural arts teacher who was knocking 'em dead at open mics. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Vance started out hoping to be a jazz singer, and then discovered his affinity for the storytelling sensibilities of acous-
tic folk music. Gilbert has recorded 12 albums, including 4 for Philo/Rounder Records and a duo album with friend Ellis Paul. Along with being opener of choice for artists as varied as Aretha Franklin, Arlo Guthrie, and Anita Bak-
er, 2006 and 2007 found Gilbert opening 140+ shows for comedian George Carlin. Most recently he’s the opener of choice for Paul Reiser and The Subdudes.
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ART BEAT Artist Joanne Geisel to Speak at A.L.L. The Art League of Leland hosts special guest this month STORY BY AMI BROWN
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rtist Joanne Geisel will be the special guest speaker this month at the ALL. Set your calendars to attend this informative talk on October 10 from 4p.m. to 6 p.m. Joanne’s work embodies subtle beauty, soft tones and captures light with expert brush strokes.
Artist Joanne Geisel to Speak to the Art League of Leland The Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts to its Thursday, October 10, meeting with award-winning artist Joanne Geisel as its featured guest speaker. A self-described American Impressionist oil painter, Geisel will discuss painting from nature as well as her abstracts. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451. Joanne Geisel has been painting, teaching, exhibiting and selling her work full time since moving to Wilmington in 2006. While she loves painting outdoors because
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it enables her to immerse herself in nature, painting in her studio allows her to take more time to experiment with color, form, composition and subject matter. Geisel is on the faculty of the Cameron Art Museum School and teaches in many other venues in the area. Her paintings can be found in a number of North Carolina galleries, several corporate collections and many private collections. ALL’s mission is to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. A 501(c)(3) organization, ALL welcome artists and art lovers not only from Leland but also from neighboring communities. To learn more, go to www.artleagueofleland. org.
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BIZ Q&A Expert Roofing
Flores and Foley give us the scoop STORY BY KASS FINCHER
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ith hurricane season here and seemingly increasing, professional roofers have one tough job in this coastal area. If you’ve ever had a roof leak, you know how important it is to get it fixed and fixed fast. Leaks can cause serious damage if left untreated, and sometimes it’s difficult to find the source and locate the leak. We sat down with Flores and Foley, local roofing experts with over 45 years of experience, and they had some great insight and advice.
1. How long have you been in business? Tell us about the owners and their background. – 20 plus years in business ! The owners have been in the construction Industry for the combination of 45 years.
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2. What types of roofs do you install and/or repair? Which are the most prevalent? – Flores and Foley installs Historic & Coastal metal roofing systems , Synthetic slate, Cedar Shakes and shingle roofing systems. We also install TPO and membrane roofs for light & midgrade commercial projects.
5. What products or services do you offer that set you apart from other roofers? Flores & Foley has a custom fabrication Shop. What sets us apart is our waterproofing details and the quality products that can withstand the salt water and wind-driven rain environment.
3. For new residential construction in our coastal environment, is there a roof type that you typically recommend? .032 Aluminum Standing Seam metal roofing systems and
6. You actively support our community with various charitable projects. Can you tell us about some of those? Each year we give a New Roof to a local family that has given back to the community .
4. How has the recent hurricane affected your business? We are Busy !
7. Any other comments for our community? Our mission statement – Everyday the Flores and Foley Company mission is to provide comprehensive roofing services that consistently exceed customer expectations of our customers with regards to quality , safety and customer service. Our mission will be accomplished through dedication to our shared values and by achieving the highest levels of professionalism .
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CHEERS A Yummy Hurricane A tasty drink, perfect for early fall STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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’m writing this the week after our visit from Hurricane Dorian. Though she didn’t cause much damage, she did make it next to impossible for me to figure out what day it is, so my deadline kind of caught me without having planned on a topic. But one can often take inspiration from one’s challenges, so this month we’re going to learn about the famous Hurricane cocktail and the people and places that created it. The Hurricane is a simple mix of rums and fruit juices, passion, lime and orange to be specific. It’s nothing special, the idea of mixing rum with fruit juice is as old as rum itself, but the stories around the Hurricane’s creation make it a legendary classic cocktail. The Hurricane is the invention of a man
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named Pat O’Brien from New Orleans. He is co-founder of the famous Pat O’Brien’s bar on St. Peter Street in the French Quarter. The bar’s website has a bunch of interesting history. Pat O’Brien’s was founded in 1933, at the end of Prohibition, but its predecessor was a speakeasy owned by O’Brien where the password to get in is rumored to have been “storm’s brewin’”, hence the Hurricane name that would come up later. During World War Two, domestic liquor was rare because distilleries were used to produce supplies needed for the war effort. Rum from the Caribbean, however, was plentiful, especially in a Gulf Coast port city like New Orleans. Local distributors would make customers buy huge quantities of rum before they would allow them to purchase the rare bourbon and whiskey people craved. O’Brien needed a way to sell all this rum he had. After some testing with various fruit juices, he invented the Hurricane, and served it in an iconic glass shaped like a hurricane lantern. People ate it up, or drank it up I guess, and they still do today. This is largely due to the fact that, and I can talk from experience here having enjoyed a Hurricane at Pat O’Briens, it is delicious. In a city with an entire neighborhood devoted to great bars, Pat O’Brien’s still stands out. It’s in an 18th century home that was converted into a theatre and then back into a home and then into the bar. Homes of that time in New Orleans were often built right up to the sidewalk, with no yard, but had an open courtyard in the center instead. Pat O’Brien’s is like this, with the courtyard featuring a fountain with flames as well as water. It’s quite the sight at night.
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As well as being a stunning location and home to a famous cocktail, Pat O’Briens has yet another claim to fame, according to its website. When the bar moved into its current location, they had room for two baby grand pianos. The former place had two pianos, something not uncommon with ragtime venues, but now they had baby grands. Audiences loved this as two piano players would challenge each other to be the audience favorite. At Pat’s this began to involve audience participation, as folks would call out requests for each player to perform. And thus the Dueling Piano Bar was invented! Now that you know the history of the drink, and you live in an area afflicted with its namesake, I bet you want to want make your own Hurricane, don’t you? Well, here’s a recipe straight from the neworleans.com website. 2 oz. Light Rum 2 oz. Dark Rum 2 oz. Passion Fruit Juice 1 oz. Orange Juice 1/2 oz. Lime Juice 1 tbsp simple syrup 1 tbsp grenadine Shake it all with ice and strain over ice, then garnish with a cherry and orange slice. See, simple as can be. But also delicious. The Bahamas have their own cocktail
called a Hurricane, but it’s nothing like the New Orleans version. I haven’t tried this one yet, but it sounds good, if a bit powerful. It combines a quarter cup 151-proof rum with coffee liqueur, Irish cream liquor and orange liqueur. The Bahamians don’t bother to water it down with any fruit juice, this monster is straight alcohol. But after the mess they’ve just been through with Dorian, I wouldn’t begrudge anyone there a good stiff cocktail! In all seriousness, the Bahamas are really hurting and could use our help. One of the best ways to ensure your donations are being used where they are needed most is to contribute directly to the Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund, set up by their National Emergency Management Agency. Checks can be made payable to “Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund” and mailed directly to:
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KITCHEN Spider Deviled Eggs An easy creepy crawly side dish for your next Halloween party STORY BY AMI BROWN
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re you bored always taking the same side dish to your fall and Halloween parties? Why not do something fun and creepy? These deviled eggs look like spiders, but taste delicious. I’ve taken my personal favorite recipe for deviled eggs, and topped them with a simple olive cut into spiders to create a cute addition to any party table this fall. Or what better way to get the kids or grand kids involved in making dinner. Enjoy! Ingredients: 6 boiled eggs, peeled 1/2 cup of Dukes Mayonnaise Pinch of salt & pepper 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar Black Olives Pinch of garlic powder (optional)
Directions: Cut boiled eggs lengthwise and scoop out yolks. Mix in Mayo, vinegar and spices. Mix well. Put filling back into egg whites and arrange on a spooky plate. Cut the 6 olives in half and use for the spider bodies pressed into the yolk filling.
Cut another 6 olives in half, and then into 4 slivers to use for spider legs. Press legs on either side of the olive
bodies to form the spider. Cover and Refrigerate or eat immediately before they crawl away.
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ART BEAT Reception at LCAC
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he Leland Cultural Art Center hosts a variety of events and art exhibitions. This month’s duo exhibition features the fine art from painter - Catherine Porter Brown and master basketry by Pam Milat. Join us as we celebrate these works at the opening reception for their exhibition at the LCAC Gallery, Thursday, October 10, from 6p.m. to 8p.m.
Pam has been weaving baskets for 13 years, but due to a previous heavy work schedule was only able to teach on and off. She grew up in the suburbs of Kansas City, MO designing, crafting, sewing, and painting in multi-medias from an early age. After a 16 year stint in central Florida, she moved to NC and got bit by the “basket bug”in 2004. She has served four terms as President of the Port City Basket Makers, Wilmington NC; taught at Port City weave-in,
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Jabez (KY) and the MBG convention. In addition to baskets she loves to crochet, cook, read, and dabble in all other crafty things. Now retired, Pam is looking forward to sharing and teaching her love for weaving and heirloom crafts.
Catherine Porter Brown – Artist Statement: For the past ten years or so, the source of inspiration for most of my paintings has been my dream work and spiritual work with a focus primarily on the human figure and its relationship to its internal and external environments. My dream analysis has transformed my childhood nightmares and laid the groundwork for the exploration and integration of those dark elements into a better understanding of my emotions, goals, and spirit. Through dream work I have learned to delve into the realm of the unconscious and freely and unselfconsciously play with the images and words from my dreams, by blending and juxtaposing those things.
FITNESS Eating too Little? A tasty drink, perfect for early fall STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS, EP-C
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e are all aware that eating too much has a direct impact to our waistline and general health. However, many of us, in an effort to shed unwanted pounds make excessive modifications to our eating and actually end up eating too little. And this can be just as much of a contributor to the inability to lose weight as eating too much.
An important aspect in the formula of weight loss is your base line amount of calories needed for survival, known as your Basal Metabolic Rate or BMR. There are a lot of online calculators that can help you calculate your specific number. This number is the amount of calories you need to maintain the body functions required for survival not including digestion and temperature control in a 24 hour period. When you consume less than this number on a consistent basis, your body will need to make accommodations for survival. Typically these accommodations will come in the form of holding on to or storing off energy (fat), and getting rid of muscle to decrease overall energy needs. Decreasing muscle and storing fat will not be your friend in the battle to lose weight, not to mention your metabolism slowing and your energy levels dropping. One way to insure that you don’t lose muscle is to consume enough protein on a daily basis so that your body has the building blocks to build and maintain muscle. However if you are not taking in enough fuel in general (see previous paragraph on BMR), your body will use protein intake for fuel instead of muscle maintenance. Again,
causing you to lose muscle and slow down metabolism. You need muscle to boost metabolism. Muscle is active tissue and needs fuel to survive. So if you want to be able to eat more without gaining fat, you need to add muscle. Make sure to have protein with each snack and meal throughout the day. We have determined that you need a certain amount calories in the form of energy to meet your basic human needs of survival and reach your BMR number. But this doesn’t mean you just need to hit that number. If you want to feel good and maintain a healthy weight you should be choosing quality carbohydrates and healthy fats. Fats and carbohydrates are the preferred fuel source of your body. Think single ingredient items when it comes to carbohydrates. Things like oats, apples, carrots, rice, potato, broccoli, etc. will fit this category nicely. When you think about fats, you should be looking for mostly healthy fats or unsaturated fats versus saturated fats. Healthy fats help keep the arteries clean, and control cholesterol; they are also an excellent source of energy without causing large blood sugar spikes and crashes. This would be things like nut butters, avocado,
oils, seeds, etc. Fats are dense in calories so you should be able to easily reach your energy needs with quality carbohydrates and healthy fats included with each meal or snack. Another area that we tend to consume too little is fiber, which is beneficial on many levels and should absolutely be a consideration in your eating plan. It is helpful in promoting weight loss and lowering blood sugar levels, as well as relieving constipation. The recommended daily intake goal is 25 -30 grams. I would venture a guess to say that most of you are falling short in this category, considering the fact that statistics tell us that the average intake of Americans is about half the recommended goal. With the benefits of weight loss and blood sugar control, don’t skimp on this one. I’m assuming that most people don’t restrict water in an effort to lose weight, but it is an area that people tend to consume too little. And water does play a significant role in helping to maintain a healthy body weight by increasing metabolism, regulating appetite, and delivering healthy vitamins, minerals, and nutrients through your body. Although it is probably counter intuitive, eating less will not necessarily equate to healthy sustainable weight loss if you are eating too little. I have seen numerous clients use the above advice to break through weight loss plateaus and find a healthy balance that works long term. Give it a try; I think you will be surprised once you determine your sweet spot between too much and too little.
If you have additional questions regarding this month's article or have a topic you would like to see covered in future articles, please reach out to me via email. BrianTully@BetterTogetherFitness.com
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HISTORY Remembering Hazel Amazing stories of survival STORY BY KASS FINCHER
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t was this month 65 years ago that brought the fury of a late storm – Hurricane Hazel – to our region. Making landfall on October 15, 1954 at Calabash as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 miles per hour and an 18-foot storm surge, Hazel left unbelievable devastation in its wake. Nineteen people in North Carolina died; 95 were killed in the United States and Canada and over 400 in Haiti as the storm roared through. Damages to the U.S. were estimated at $280 million; $100 million in Canada.
Though the damage and death statistics are astounding, it is the personal stories of those who lived through the storm that really shine a light on its effect on our communities. Thanks to the Southport Historical Society’s archives in the Susie Carson Research Room, many accounts and photographs of the storm’s impact to our area are available online. Some of those newspaper reports and personal accounts follow.
SUSIE CARSON, WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, OCTOBER 14, 1999 “Hurricane Hazel struck with full fury at high tide. Our faithful weather observer, Mrs. Jessie Taylor, had rendered outstanding service as the hurricane approached, especially on the previous evening. All through the storm she made sure that the flags and lights on the weather tower were in place and reports made to the Weather Bureau. Lasting 15 hours, with winds reaching 140
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miles per hour, Hazel destroyed all shrimp houses, wharves and fuel docks. Huge trawlers were lifted into Bay Street; cars were crushed, streets flooded and great old oaks toppled onto roofs and streets. Two stores and the upper section of the old wooden pilot tower were destroyed. Water came up into’ Mack’s Cafe, Riverside Motel, and Quack’s Seafood Shack. The famous old Stuart House was damaged beyond repair. Ledrew Sellers’ store was heavily damaged and
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its porch floated off toward Moore Street. Slabs of bacon, cigarette cartons, cans without labels, packaged foods and other items floated around the building in the whirling waters. Devastation was great all over town, but no lives were lost. When the storm subsided, neighbors began helping neighbors. National Guard units arrived. With no electricity, food preparation was a problem. Mrs. Sellers, with a little coal burning water heater in her kitchen, cooked many pots of
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HISTORY chicken bog for family and neighbors who salvaged food from freezers before it could spoil. Served with the chicken bog were the contents of those cans without labels. Many were surprises! Others with gas stoves and camp stoves helped out. Refugees from the beaches were served food cooked on the huge gas stove at the lunchroom. As rehabilitation began, Diamond Construction Company gave freely of its workers and equipment to lift vessels back into the river. The Red Cross offered assistance.”
STATE PORT PILOT, OCTOBER 1982 “At the old Southport yacht basin where boats had gone for protection against wind and high water, big trawlers were lifted over the bulkhead and came to rest at various points within the block between the Joel Moore Store and Quack’s Sea Shack. Sunny Point Army Terminal then was under the last phase of construction and heavy equipment . from McLean Construction Co., one of the contractors, came to the rescue by lifting these big boats by a belly-strap and deposg iting them once more in the water. Johnny Simmons had completed a big new shrimp trawler which he called “The Finest Kind”, . and it took up in the marsh about a quarter mile from water. A channel had to be dug . to get her afloat. A barge belonging to the r Willis brothers ran aground on Moore Street near Fiddler’s Drain and that stream had to be re-routed to help float it free. Land side casualties included the Dan Harrelson Grocery and the Army Surplus Store on Bay Street. The upper section of the old Pilot Tower also went down before the wind. Water came up on Mack’s Cafe, the Riverside Motel and Quack’s Sea Shack, but the buildings survived. The Stuart House took an awful beating and later was dismantled, removing an historic waterfront landmark.” UNCW RANDALL LIBRARY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS “Leila Pigott describing the aftermath of Hurricane Hazel on fisheries: ‘The world literally turned to shrimp. We’ve never seen anything like the shrimp that were caught after Hurricane Hazel. Now, there were a lot of boats that could not get out. They were up in the woods; they were up in the streets; they were everywhere. But those that could get out, they just came back loaded. I will tell you this, their nets were torn all to pieces; they had parts of refrigerators. They had beds. They had houses; they had a little bit of everything, but shrimp, I have never seen so many shrimp in all of my life!’” JAMES HARPER, STATE PORT PILOT, SPRING 1995 “Mrs. Ken Bruno was proprietor of the Long Beach Inn until October 1954 and Hurricane Hazel, which marked both the end and beginning of Long Beach development. ‘The Coast Guard came by and told us around midnight we’d have to get off the beach -- that the beach had to be cleared
-- and I spent the night in Southport in the Camellia Inn,’ she said. But not everyone got that word, or heeded it, and on Long Beach at least six people died and others came within inches -- or moments -- of their lives. ‘Charlie Trott rode out on one end of a refrigerator, glaring across a snake that was riding out at the other end,’ Mrs. Bruno said. ‘And Cleveland Swain saved his life by getting to some high dunes behind his house and burying himself in the sand so he wouldn’t wash away.’ When the fury of the storm subsided on the afternoon of October 15, 1954, those residents who had been driven off Oak Island, including Ken Bruno and her daughter, returned. I was devastated, Ken Bruno remembers. It was unbelievable. From where they could first look down Long Beach there was nothing they recognized. It looked like virgin beach, she said. Later they got onto the beach, walked to where the Long Beach Inn had been turned sideways off its foundations. The first floor was destroyed, but on the second floor Fed Heart Valentine, the family Chesapeake retriever, was ready for human company. ‘Kay shinnied up to the second floor and found the dog, two cats, and our goldfish still swimming around in their bowl,’ Mrs. Bruno said. That was the end of Long Beach Island. Yaupon had been badly damaged and many houses swept away from Caswell too.” JOHN SANDERS, UNC SEA GRANT “After taking refuge in a two-story house, Connie and Jerry Helms watched as the island went under water and beach cottages were lifted from their foundations or pounded into pieces by the storm surge and the large waves. Every building within sight had been destroyed and still the water continued to rise. Downstairs furniture, small appliances and dishes crashed against the walls. The Helms knew that it was only a matter of time before their shelter would collapse under the stress of waves and wind. Tying themselves together with a flannel blanket, the Helms pushed a mattress through the second story. window into the water that swirled just inches below the second-story window frame. Connie Helms, who could not swim, climbed onto the mattress and Jerry Helms dropped into the water. Connie recalled that moment. ‘We’d hoped to float to this sand dune that stood between the house and Davis Creek. But we didn’t count on the winds shifting (and) ... instead we were pushed across Davis Creek -into the tops of some small scrub oaks that stood 30 feet off the ground.’ There the Helms rode out the final hours of the storm.” For those interested in more information on our hurricane history, local author Jay Barnes is probably the most noted authority. Author of four books on hurricanes, including “North Carolina’s Hurricane History” and “Hurricane Hazel in the Carolinas,” Barnes is director of development for the North Carolina Aquarium Society. www.LelandMag.com /OCTOBER 2019 / Leland Magazine 23
SAVOR Tropical Smoothies Healthy smoothies and lots more STORY BY KASS FINCHER
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few years ago, when owner Brandon Korman walked into a Tropical Smoothie Café in his native New York, he knew he wanted to learn more about this business. “I had been a media executive for many years, but I had always wanted to own my own business. My wife told me about Tropical Smoothie; I walked into one in Long Island and fell in love,” says Brandon. “I became a huge fan. And then after my initial love affair, I spent a year researching this business. I went into all of them up there, talked to the business owners, called other franchisees. I actually met with the company executives to find out about their vision for the company, what they thought it could be in the future. When I signed on five years ago there were 330 stores, and now just last week they just opened their 800th store.”
Brandon and his wife Deena moved to Leland and opened their first store in Wilmington, and now they have Leland’s Waterford and Porter’s Neck locations as well. He says one of the factors in their success has been the franchiser’s commitment to their franchisees. “They really care about the people they’re in business with – I’m actually on a bunch of different boards with the company,” Brandon explains. “Besides running our own stores, I take an active role in the overall company. I’m on the CEO’s board and the operations and marketing committees. They are very transparent and aligned with us as franchisees. Sometimes other franchise businesses are not as committed to helping their franchisees succeed. But Tropical Smoothie is fantastic – they help with menu optimization, marketing, store design and operations.” But franchise support is just the beginning. Brandon and Deena run their stores with a complete commitment and personal touch. “People think that you can just open a franchise and you’ll be fine, but you have to be very involved,” he says. “My wife and I are very involved in the community; we do lots of philanthropic events – fundraisers with schools, churches, the American Cancer Society, the MDA. This is a family business. We live in Waterford and we love the community. Franchisees like me are the new mom and pop – we are small businesses, very much a part of
our communities.” Though the company started in Florida 22 years ago with flavorful, creative smoothies, they quickly built on their menu to include a wide selection of healthy wraps, flatbreads, quesadillas, sandwiches, tacos and salads. Brandon emphasizes that variety. “What I want people to realize is that our menu is food-based,” he says. “We’re called Tropical Smoothie Café but we’re much more. I like to call us ‘an amazing café that happens to have really good smoothies.’ That’s how I want people to think of us. At least half of our options are food items like wraps, sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, flatbreads.” And the menu changes regularly, to introduce new interesting choices for their patrons to try. “We love to keep the menu fresh so every 8-10 weeks we have something new,” Brandon relates. “Right now there are a couple of new things. We just became the proud official smoothie sponsor of the Carolina Panthers – the ‘Panthercolada’ is new. And in the next couple of months we’re introducing our fall smoothies – the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, the Caramel Smoothie. Plus we’re introducing a new food item – the Jerk Chicken Quesadilla – which is fantastic. People need to know we are a ‘flavorful café.’ We use basil, cilantro, pineapple salsa, making lots of different flavorful food.” With an eye toward healthy choices, some of the popular menu options include
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King Caesar Chicken, Thai Chicken and Hummus Veggie wraps. Toasted sandwiches like Turkey and Apple Club and Cranberry Pecan Chicken and artisan tacos like Smoked Jalapeno Chicken, Cliantro Lime Fish and Korean BBQ Steak offer different and spicy choices. Toasted flatbreads include Chipotle Chicken Club and Tzatziki Steak, yum! And of course the 24-ounce smoothie choices are many. Classic smoothies are made with all kinds of fruit, including kiwi, mango, strawberries, blueberries and pineapples. Superfood smoothies will give your metabolism a boost using acai, kale, goji or pomegranate, to name a few. Supercharged smoothies go even farther with supplements and superfoods like whey and soy protein, peanut butter, flax seed and nonfat yogurt. And indulgent smoothies using white chocolate, coffee, bananas and coconut appeal to your taste buds. You can also choose gluten-free bowls, Splenda for calorie-watching or supplements like probiotics or vitamins and fresh add-ins like ginger, whole grain oats, flax seed, spinach and kale. Also Tropical Smoothie Café offers breakfast all- day, with choices like the Southwest Omelet, Spinach and Feta Omelet wraps, and Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Flatbread. If you’re a pint-sized customer, you can ask your parent to order a healthy kids’ wrap or a 12-ounce smoothie. Tropical Smoothie Café also offers catering for small and large events. Brandon describes their approach. “We can cater for all types of events – parties, graduations, sales events,” he says. “We have a whole other menu for catering – nice trays or box-
es, hummus platters, cookie trays, tropical chicken salad we make in house. The biggest catering we’ve done so far was 300 people, so we can do any size event.” Once you try Tropical Smoothie Café, you will keep coming back. To encourage that, they offer a simple free app that rewards your patronage. “You get $5 off for every $50 you spend,” Brandon explains. “You can put your credit card in there and order ahead of time and it will be ready for you to pick up. Order, pay and get rewards all through the app. We want to make your life easier – order online or through the app and come when you’re ready.” Whether it’s dine in, take out or catering your next event, Tropical Smoothie Café is at your service. The Kormans invite you to come and enjoy their food. Brandon says it best: “Come and get a 30-minute destination for flavor! Relax, let us take care of you and think of us for more than just smoothies. We’re a flavorful café.”
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The Town of Leland permanently placed a historic marker at the town park. Town leaders unveiled it earlier this month during the annual Founder’s Day celebration. In addition to the date in which the town was founded, September 12, 1989, the plaque also lists the names of the twelve founders who helped with incorporating Leland 30 years ago.
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LELAND WE DON’T KNOW TOUR Learn more about the Town of Leland, its history and future plans on this two-hour bus tour. Cost is $15 for residents and $25 for non-residents. The tour runs from 9-11 a.m. and starts at Town Hall.
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U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY ABOUT BOATING SAFETY CLASS
This in-depth beginner class covers the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license. The class is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leland Town Hall.
OCT 7
FALL LIPS AND SIPS
Bring a girlfriend and have some wine and girl time, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bridgewater Wines, 1132 New Pointe Blvd.
OCT 8
HOLIDIYS LETTERBOARDS
Make your ow letter board, perfect for fall decorating or gift giving this holiday season. Cost is $15 for residents and the class is from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Leland Town Hall.
OCT 10
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION - LCAC
Artists’ reception at the Leland Cultural Arts Center featuring Catherine Porter Brown and Pam Milat, 6-8 p.m. at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
OCT 11
NORTH BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB A Meet-and-Greet gathering will begin at 9:30 a.m. with snacks and refreshments. The meeting will start at 10 am., with speakers Peggy Durso, manager of the Paws Place facility in Winnabow, NC and Christine Lamberton, Director of the Burgwin-Wright House and Garden Museum in Wilmington. The Newcomers Club meets at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Way.
Newly relocated residents to Northern Brunswick County are welcome as guests. The NBNC is a non-profit social club that helps members become familiar with the area. It is open to all adults living in Brunswick County. For more information on the Club and its activities, visit the website at www. nbnewcomers.org.
OCT 12
ADULT FIELD DAY
Kickball, dodgeball and three-legged races aren’t just for kids anymore. Get together a four-person team for this event. Cost is $10 per team, and the event runs from 3-6 p.m.
OCT 13
KAYAK ADVENTURES - EAGLE ISLAND
Enjoy this paddle close to home and get an up-close look at our community’s wildlife. The fee is $45, and your adventure begins at 8:30 a.m.
OCT 16
LA OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT
This fun, pirate-themed golf tourney is hosted at Compass Pointe by the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the 9 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament includes a goody bag, golf towel and lunch for players, and prizes for hole-in-one, closest to the pin and longest drive.
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COPING WITH THE DEATH OF A CHILD – LELAND
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Begin the Conversation Free Community Workshop In life we prepare for everything... but we never begin the conversation about the end. Join Cape fear Hospice at this free community workshop to learn about advance directives, 4-5 p.m. Learn how to prepare your Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will. For more information, contact Jennifer Jordan, Community Liaison, at 910523-9792 or jennifer.jordan@lcfh.org.
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MOVIE IN THE PARK - LELAND MUNICIPAL PARK
OCT 24
HALLOWEEN HAFLA: DIVINE DANCE
Join the Divine Dance goddesses for a night of dance and fun with friends, performances and finger foods. The dance is 7-9 at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
OCT 25
BOO BALL
Wear your best costume and join all the ghosts and goblins for this fun Halloween event, from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $10. Check www.townofleland.com/ calendar for more details.
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Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a six-week, no-cost grief program for those coping with the death of a child in Leland on Wednesdays, Oct. 16 through Nov. 20. The group will meet 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Leland Library, 487 Village Road. Pre-registration is required; call 910-796-7991 to register.
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calendar OCT 25
HOWL AT THE MOON
Enjoy games, a costume contest and haunted woods. This adults-only event, 7-9 p.m, at Leland Municipal Park, is done in partnership with the Opera House Theatre Company
OCT 26
TRUNK OR TREAT
Take all your young pirates and princess to the Leland Municipal Park for treats provided by local businesses, 4-6 p.m.
are at 2 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. Nov 27 — Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert — two shows, with times to be announced. Visit https://cfcc.edu/capefearstage/ for more information or to purchase tickets.
GREENFIELD LAKE AMPHITHEATER —
1941 Amphitheatre Dr., Wilmington Oct 5 — Eric Gales Oct 6 — Blue October Oct 8 — Shovels & Rope
Live Music and Entertainment WILSON CENTER AT CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington
Oct 3 — Bill Engvall - the renowned comedian takes the stage at 8 p.m. Oct 6 — Sheila E. - Sheila E. performs at 7:30 p.m. She’s been making music since she was just three years old, was a sought-after touring musician by age 20 and her current studio project and tour, ICONIC, highlights her efforts to raise awareness of the importance of social issues and humanitarianism. Oct 8 — Cheap Trick -
Oct 13 — Lake Street Drive Oct 17 — Matisyahu Oct 18 — The Wood Brothers Oct 19 — Chase Rice Oct 20 — Chase Rice Oct 22 — Switchfoot Nov 1 — Thievery Corporation Nov 2 — Hippo Campus Check https://www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com/about/ for ticket information.
LIVE @ THE PARK
Leland Municipal park Oct 10 — Chocolate Chip & Co.
The classic rock band performs hits such as “I Want You to Want Me.” Show time is 7:30 p.m.
ODELL WILLIAMSON AUDITORIUM
Oct 19 — Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Pops performs a tribute to legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin, 7:30 p.m.
Oct 7 — Big Daddy Weave, Christian music band, makes a stop on The Alive Tour, 7 p.m.
Oct 23 — The Chick Corea Trilogy – comprised of Corea, virtuoso bassist Christian McBride, and drummer extraordinaire Brian Blade — perform jazz. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Nov 2 — We Will Rock You, a musical that follows two revolutionaries, Galileo and Scaramouche, on a quest to save rock n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world where there are no musical instruments and rock n’ roll has died; they will fight for freedom, individuality and the rebirth of rock n’ roll. Shows
Brunswick Community College
Oct 11 — The RETURN, a Beatles tribute band. Oct 19 — The concert, m sponsored by Listen Up Brunswick, features folk singer/songwriter Vance Gilbert and Susan Warner, whose repertoire includes influences from travels to Cuba and New Orleans, and the quirks of modern life. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show.
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Nov 1 — Masters of Soul - The group performs classics from the Temptations, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Four Tops. Diana Ross & Supremes, the Jackson Five, Martha Reeves & Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, and more. Nov 9-10 — Annie Jr., by the Starbright Little Players. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov 7 and 8, and 2 p.m. Nov 9 and 10. Check https://www.brunswickcc. edu/odell-williamson-auditorium/ for ticket information.
SHUCKIN’ SHACK
1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101
Oct 5 — The Big House Band, 7-10 p.m. Oct 18 — Samuel Hatch, 7 p.m.
BRIDGEWATER WINES 1132 New Pointe Blvd
SHUCKIN’ SHACK
1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Check Facebook for menu specials and events.
WILLOUGHBYS
8951 Ocean Hwy E (U.S. 17), Leland
Find them on Facebook to check for events.
THE JOYCE
1174 Turlington Ave
Check Facebook for details on events.
TOWN OF LELAND EVENTS
OCTOBER
10/5 - US Coast Guard Auxiliary About Boating 10/8 - HoliDIYs: Letterboards 10/10 - Live @ the Park: Chocolate Chip & Co. 10/12 - Adult Field Day 10/13 - Kayak Adventure: Eagle Island
Oct 4 — Carolina Seabreeze, 6-9 p.m.
10/19 - Movie in the Park: Aladdin
Oct 6 — “A New Look At Australia” wine tasting with small plate food pairing. Tickets $55.
10/25 - Howl @ The Moon (Adults Only)
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT (Magnolia Greens)
Oct 11 — FM Underground Classic Rock, 6-9 p.m.
ONGOING EVENTS
RIVERWALK FARMERS MARKET
Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville Thursdays 2-6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
BRIDGEWATER WINES 1132 New Pointe Blvd
Monday Game Night, Tuesday Trivia with Mike, 6:30-8 p.m.; Wine Down Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m.;
LOCAL’S TAVERN
1107 New Pointe Blvd.
Live Team Trivia on Tuesdays (through Sept 24) and Music Bingo on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
10/24 - The Imitations
10/26 - Trunk or Treat 10/26 - Haunted Woods (Ages 13-18 Only) For more information about these events, please check out the website: www.townofleland.com
Leland Magazine strives to publish current event listings. Times, dates and events subject to change without notice. Events are submitted well in advanced for publication, please check directly with venues to confirm events, dates and times.
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
HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE
1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look
1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT
ISLAND FRESH-MEX GRILL
Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Traditional American Breakfast, Brunch and Burgers
2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland COMING SOOM
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
JADE GARDEN 1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
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.
503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
EMPIRE DELI AND BAGEL 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFE 117-G Village Rd NE, Leland Phone: (910) 399-3299
FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 1120 E Cutlar Crossing, Lealnd Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch
FRANKS PIZZA & EATERY 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1007 Evangeline Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
SHIRLEY’S DINER
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE 143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
WILLOUGHBYS 8951 Ocean Hwy E, Leland 910-383-1270 Bar/Pub
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
JIMMY JOHN’S
1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
JERSEY MIKE’S
CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO
DUNKIN DONUTS
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
SUBWAY
THE JOYCE IRISH 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
House-made Pimento Cheese Burger with Bacon from Brodee Dogs at 103 A Village Road, Leland.
PIZZA HUT 112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA
1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
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.
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q
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
2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce
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RE-ELECT
BRENDA BOZEMAN For Leland Mayor Planning for the future
Passionate. Principled.
Proven.
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