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The Belville of the Future Is Looking Extraordinary
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t will come as no surprise to anyone who follows Leland Magazine on Instagram (and if you don’t, why the heck not?) that the Belville Riverwalk Park is one of our favorite spots in the county. The place has so much that remionds us why we love this community--water access, marsh views, festival space, picnic areas, a Veterans Memorial, a playground, a Farmers Market and even the ruins of an old plantation property. The Town of Belville is looking to its future with a Vision 2030 Plan and is wisely taking into account the treasure it has in its waterfront area. While nothing in the plan is set in stone -- it’s a long-range planning tool -- the idea of enhancing the waterfront with more of the things that already make it great while finding new ideas to enhance it has us very excited for the years ahead. And attending the public input sessions Belville organized showed us once again that no matter how great a community’s environoment, it’s the people and their willingness to come together and shape a future that makes a town great. And Belville is a great town.
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Belville’s Big Future
Vision 2030 Plan Shows Exciting Possibilites STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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ith a population of fewer than 3,000 citizens, the Town of Belville embraces its small town character with the motto “Small Town Charm,” but that doesn’t mean the community doesn’t have big dreams. With a waterfront running south along the Brunswick River from the US 74 bridge, Belville is working on a long-term plan to develop the area north of its Brunswick Riverfront Park, possibly bringing some impressive amenities to the area.
But like any small town should, no plans are being made without giving citizens the chance to weigh in. During the month of April, citizens had a chance to submit their thoughts online or in person, at one of two information sessions. We had the pleasure of attending both live sessions and it warmed out hearts to see an engaged citizenry interacting with the town’s leadership, and to see that leadership articulating the possibilities so well and making it easy for ideas to be shared. So what are to possibilities being discussed? One major, and from what we saw and heard, very popular, goal is the expansion of the Brunswick
Riverwalk north along the river as far east as the US 74 bridge. The area just north of the current Brunswick Riverwalk Park is too low to be suitable for easy development, but north of that, closer to the bridge, that is not the case, and the Vision 2030 proposal lists quite a few exciting possibilities, including: • Restaurants/shopping • Office Space • Hotel • Marina • Kayak/canoe rentals and/or launching area • Botanical gardens • Amphitheater • Community center
Above: Mayor Mike Allen shares ideas with citizens Left: Input on Opportunities and Challenges faced by the town as it moves forward were spelled out Bottom: While this was abeautiful day, the second input session had to bemoved inside due to inclement weather
• Sports facilities (basketball, skatepark, frisbee golf, etc.) • Outdoor history/cultural education center • Dog park • Fishing pier • Community garden • Climbing wall • Splash pad It’s important to remember that this is all just a plan now, and one that stretches out into the next decade, but the Vision 2030 plan is designed to guide Belville toward creating a vibrant riverfront destination that incorporates local history and culture while protecting and enhancing the natural environment, according to the official Vision 2030 website.
Above: Brenda Williams welcomes citizens to an input session in Riverwalk Park
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The next steps will be collecting and
CURRENTS to be constructed leading from the Rice Hope subdivision up to the Belville Elementary School. Work on the path is expected to begin this year as well.
NCDOT plans to leave this riverfront property, opening up many possibilities
presenting all the input received to the Belville Board of Commissioners. The board will direct staff to compile a proposal that will be released to the public of further input before the final Vision 2030 plan is completed.
In the meantime, keep an eye out for a few projects that are scheduled for the next few months. The boat ramps damaged by each of the last few hurricanes are going to be rebuilt, with one dedicated to motorized vessels and another dedicated to kayaks and canoes. A multi-use path is also going
These are exciting times for Belville, to be sure. If you’d like more information or have any questions, contact Town Manager Athina Williams at townmanager@ townofbelville.com or (910) 371-2456 ext. 222
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Flying Into Disc Golf Enthusiastic Teachers Make Learning Fun STORY AND PHOTOS BY LISA P STITES
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effrey had this great idea. He would sign us up for a disc golf class and we could write about it for the magazines. Then I decided I wanted to be our photographer and take pictures, because I don’t get to use the fancy camera as often as Jeffrey. And then we met Deron Webb and Jason Wier, who lead the class. Their enthusiasm for teaching others and their love for the sport convinced me that I should just go ahead and steal this story.
It was a beautiful Saturday evening at Founder’s Park, and even though there were lots of people around walking, jogging and using the playground, we still mustered up the courage throw a few discs in public. Well, I threw a couple, but mostly, Jeffrey had to play student. Webb and Wier explained some of the rules and how the sport got its start. The game is very similar to what Webb refers to as “ball golf,” but not nearly as expensive, which he said drew him to play in the first place. Discs cost an average of $15, a little more for speciality ones, but Wier said starter packs are available with the three basic discs needed — driver, midrange and putter. Leland’s course was established in 2018. Webb and others were already playing on the fields, and asked the Town to add the course. After it opened, they got a grant from the Tourism Development Authority to add another nine baskets, making it an 18-hole course. “It’s great for beginners but also gives more experienced players a challenge,”
Webb said. The course has already played host to tournaments, with people coming from Jacksonville, Fayetteville, etc. to play. Webb said they hope to hold a tournament again this year around Founders Day in September. Disc golf is gaining in popularity, Webb said. “If you look at sports like baseball, basketball, hockey, any of them, they have a steady growth of 10-15 percent every year. Disc golf has grown 20-25 every year. This past year it has gone like 50 percent.” Webb, who won an amateur championship last year, said he hopes to get the course ranked so that tournaments will count toward players’ rankings through the Professional Disc Golf Association. Other Brunswick County courses are in Boiling Spring Lakes on Leeds Road and Oak Island’s Bill Smith Park on Fish Factory Road. The Leland Disc Golf Club has more than 200 members, and the group has a Facebook page. Webb spends a lot of time on the course, playing and teaching
others. He actually works for the Town of Leland, so whether he is out there on official business or simply because he lives close by, he is always ready to recruit new players. The group also has a gathering on Sunday mornings, called the Church of the Frisbeetyrians. There’s more to it than a funny name, however, as Webb said the community is a tight-knit one. He said they’ve had players come out after losing a spouse or family member, and the other players will just sit and talk, pray with them, and do anything they can to be there for each other. Teaching others is also part of the disc golf community. “A lot of us will take new people with us and then they play with our stuff,” Wier said. For a little more formal instruction, the next class will be May 15 at 5:30 pm. Webb and Wier were great teachers. They were patient, really good at explaining things, and they were excited for us when (if) we did something right. And Jeffrey did learn. They taught him how to watch his disc and see what it did and then how to correct it. He even got par on one hole. Webb and Wier clearly love playing, and sharing their sport with others. Wier said if he goes out to play 18 holes, and the only
good putt he had was on the first hole, he is happy with that — he still got out to play. Webb said he loves competitive play, but he also enjoys the basic aspects of the sport. “When I take that disc and throw it and watch that flight…I created that flight,” he said. To find out more about the course, or to register for a class, contact the Leland’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department by emailing recreation@townofleland.com or calling 9110-385-9891.
Above: Throwing for par! Above Right: Our instructors showed a true love of the game
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Unsung Heroes
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Town Clerks Wear Many Hats On The Job STORY BY HARRY BLAKESLEE PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
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y primary job is to assure transparency. Who am I? I am one of the 19 Town/City/Village Clerks in Brunswick County. One of my primary responsibilities is to ensure the general public has access to the agendas and meeting notes of committees and boards of the community. I am also part-time archivist, historian, librarian, ombudsman, and information bureau. What brings me to work daily is the chance to meet and help you and our fellow citizens.
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cy, and no end of patience. The public does not realize how many loose ends of city administration this office pulls together.” The role of Municipal Clerk is one of the oldest of public servants in local government, along with the tax collector. It dates back to Biblical times, in Ancient Greece, and in the Holy Roman Empire. The office further evolved in England, where the city clerk can be
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As Professor William Bennett Munro wrote in his textbook on municipal administration, ”No other office in the municipal service has so many contracts. It serves the mayor, the city council, the city manager (when there is one), and all administrative departments without exception. All of them call upon it, almost daily, for some service or information. Its work is not spectacular, but it demands versatility, alertness, accura-
called him “Clarke of the Robes.” This historical office was brought to the New World by early colonists. In Massachusetts, the role was primarily the recorder of vital records, births, marriages, and deaths, as well as property records. In the late 1600s, the Clerk in Woodstock, MA, was paid 12 pence per town meeting and given 20 acres of land. Today our Town Clerks are true professionals. Our survey of the county’s municipal clerks showed the average tenure of the current clerk to be 9.1 years and some have many years in previous clerkships. They clerk for communities ranging from Leland (pop 20,000) to Bolivia (pop 165). The nine clerks responding to our survey hold 16 professional credentials from the International Institute of Municipal
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community Clerks (IIMC) as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC), or certification through the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks. Certification requires education on multiple topics and the Master credential requires education courses and professional participation. The North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks (NCAMC) and the North Carolina Association of County Clerks, in association with UNC School of Government and IIMC, run robust academies to train our professional municipal clerks. IIMC is a 16-country and 9,500-member international organization, and the NCAMC has more than 500 members. Course curriculums range from ADA requirements and workplace safety to open meetings law and annexations, and much more. In addition to professionalizing our town clerks, the State association selects a member as Clerk of the Year based on performance, participation in the profession, and recommendations. The NCAMC’s 2020 Clerk of the Year was Sabrena Reinhardt, clerk for the Town of Leland. Brunswick County clerks
have also been active in leadership within the NCAMC and in hosting regional academies. Town Clerks usually work with multiple committees and boards within their communities, including Town Council, Board of Assessors, Board of Adjustments, Board of Commissioners & Planning, Parks Commission, Budget & Finance Commission, and the Zoning, Licensing, Permitting Board. Other less than “usual” Town Clerk tasks include animal control, parking attendant, holiday decorating, canoe and kayak permitting, managing the IT department, ethics training of new staff, HR director, citizen “complaint listener: ex. lighthouse too bright, jellyfish on the beach, the sand is too hot,” and general sympathetic ear. Fortunately every respondent stated they enjoy the interaction with their citizens and missed those contacts during the COVID pandemic. May 2-8 is Municipal Clerks Week this year — it’s the perfect opportunity to stop by or call Town Hall and thank your Town Clerk.
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Master Gardening
Local Master Gardners To Host Plant Sale STORY BY CAROL PEARSON, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
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ardeners, get ready! The Brunswick County Master Gardener Volunteer Association (BCMGVA) annual Propagation Plant Sale returns Friday, May 14 to the Brunswick County Botanical Garden in Bolivia. After a year’s hiatus, these local gardening gurus are ready to share their wisdom, their experience … and their beautiful plants.
For gardeners like me and my neighbors — transplanted from the North and at a loss for how to garden successfully on Oak Island — the sale is sure to be a game changer. According to Krys Ochota, Horticulture Program Assistant with the Brunswick County Cooperative Extension office, the BCEMGVA Propagation Sale will offer a variety of perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs, all propagated by local Master Gardeners and suitable for local conditions. “We grow these plants [for the sale] from seeds, cuttings or division ourselves,” Ochota said. “Some plants were propagated from the BC Botanical Garden or our home gardens.” The BCEMGVA is a network of passionate local gardeners who are dedicated to learning and sharing what they know about horticulture, and is an essential extension of the NC State Cooperative Extension program. Local gardening enthusiasts who are interested in becoming a volunteer can learn more at the sale about how to apply for the program; this year’s application deadline is August 1. The program is truly a botanical lifeline for people who want to create beautiful
gardens in our challenging coastal climate. “Brunswick County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina, with most folks moving in from locations north of here, including northern NC, the Northeast, Midwest, and western locales,” Ochota said. “Aside from the subtropical climate, the soils, insect/disease pressure, what grows here can be quite different from what folks have been used to.” Ochota knows the challenges firsthand. She explained that she always kept a garden up north, and had to learn all about gardening in the coastal plain after retiring from private industry six years ago. “After moving here, I finally had the time to engage with Extension Master Gardener SM Volunteers,” she explained. “I went through Cooperative Extension’s intensive training class, engaged in continuing education through Cooperative Extension, worked through numerous volunteer leadership roles and eventually was hired by Cooperative Extension as the Program Assistant and Master Gardener SM Volunteer Coordinator for Brunswick County. THIS is my ‘retirement dream job’!”
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In her own gardens, Ochota is partial to fragrant gardenias and colorful azaleas. She is also committed to planting pollinators and native plants that serve as host plants for butterflies. “Most folks don’t realize that butterflies will nectar on just about any flower, but they will only complete the life cycle on specific host plants, like passion flower vine for Gulf Fritillaries, or milkweed for Monarchs,” she said. She also like growing tomatoes, peppers and herbs. Helping other “transplants” with their new gardening endeavors is a big part of what she does, and she welcomes anyone interested to visit the Brunswick County Botanical Garden. “I love working with the Master Gardeners and seeing their fantastic ideas and the results of their hard work in our Brunswick County Botanical Garden,” Ochota said. “This garden is meant to be a ‘demonstration’ or educational garden for homeowners to come visit year round and see what grows here. There are 14 themed areas of the garden so visitors get a real sense of what the possibilities are.” The Brunswick County Master Gardener SM Volunteer Association is a 501(c) (3) educational non-profit. While the ultimate responsibility for the North Carolina EMGV program rests with the Extension faculty and staff in each county, EMGV associations like this one are vital partners, providing much-needed financial support, advocacy, and educational opportunities for volunteers and staff. “Through phone, email, and in-person visits, there’s not one single day where I don’t help someone with knowing what to plant, how to take care of it, or address problems in the landscape,” she said. “I also love to teach and facilitate classes for homeowners and garden clubs — I get the biggest kick out of seeing or hearing the ‘a-hah!’ moments.” The team at the NC State Cooperative
Extension, Brunswick County are available to help you, your group, or your community with your plant, pest, weed, turfgrass, and pesticide questions and problems. “We provide a multitude of resources for the home gardener, whether you’ve been here one week or 10 years,” Ochota said. “NC State University is NC’s public land-grant research-based university, and as an extension of that, the Consumer Horticulture team of the Brunswick County Cooperative Extension provides research based advice to consumers.” The Brunswick County Botanical Garden, where the May 14 sale will be held, is located adjacent to Building N at the Brunswick Government Center, 25 Referendum Drive in Bolivia. Visit www.bcmgva.org beginning May 3 to learn about the plants being offered for sale and to schedule an appointment to shop the sale. For the health and safety of the plant sale attendees and Master Gardener volunteers, participants will need to wear masks and schedule an appointment to shop between 9 and 10:30 am. After 10:30 am, a limited number of shoppers will be admitted on a firstcome, first-served basis. So how does your garden grow? With the good advice and beautiful plants from these local horticulture experts, you’ll be able to answer “beautifully.” For more information on any of the topics above, call Krystyna Ochota at the NC Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Office at 910-253-2595, Monday - Friday from 8 am-2 pm or email her at kochota@ncsu.edu, or Horticulture Agent Tom Woods tlwoods@ncsu.edu.
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History Meets Nature
New Trail At Brunswick Town - Fort Anderson Historic Site Now Open
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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ne of our community’s greatest treasures just got even better. The fine folks at the Brunswick Town-Fort Andersen Historic Site have unveiled a surprise—the first of a series of nature trails. The new trail begins in the site’s overflow parking area and leads through the woods to Cushings Cove, a site with its own interesting story.
William Barker Cushing was a Union Navy officer who fought in the battle of Fort Fisher, but is more famous for a daring raid that sank the Confederate armor clad CSS Albemarle. According to Assistant Site Manager Shannon Walker, Cushing landed in what is now called Cushings Cove, where a spring-fed stream leads into the Cape Fear River, and spied on the Confederates at Fort Anderson. To find Cushing’s secret landing spot, you’ll need to follow small orange tabs
nailed to trees along the new nature trail. It’s not quite the daring spy operation of history, but why not use a little imagination and pretend? Walker said this is the first of three planned nature trails. The second phase will take visitors to the Russelboro mansion ruins and the third will lead to Fort Anderson’s Battery B. Work on the next two trails will wait until fall, “after snake season,” Walker said. While these trails have been planned
for some time, disasters, from Hurricane Florence to the COVID pandemic, have been holding up progress. Walker said she is glad to have one trail finally complete and open. “I’ve been wanting to get these open for many years now,” she said. More Brunswick Town-Fort Andersen News The spring archaeology field school is back this month! Professor Claude Howell and his students from UNCW are return-
ing to dig into the history of Brunswick Town and Fort Andersen. The dates were still up in the air at press time, but if you keep an eye on the Historic Site’s Facebook page, the dates and times will be announced. Walker said visitors are invited to watch the live archaeology going on, ask questions, and “perhaps you’ll get a chance to get your hands dirty.”
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Literacy Council Celebrates 40 Years Fundraiser Seeks To Fill In Funding Gaps STORY CONTRIBUTED
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espite the challenges of 2020, the Brunswick County Literacy Council has a reason to celebrate—this May marks 40 years of service improving the lives of adult learners by providing them with the literacy skills they need to succeed.
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To commemorate four decades of assisting adults 16 and older with reading and writing skills so essential to daily life, the Council is launching a “$40 for 40 Years” campaign during the month of May.
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You can help celebrate the Literacy Council’s 40th anniversary by donating $40 or more from May 1 through May 31. All donations go to support free one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteers and the targeted learning programs that give Brunswick County adults a better chance at a better life. The first thought the word ‘illiterate” usually brings to mind is the inability to read and write, but illiteracy is much more complicated than that. Illiteracy encompasses a range of stumbling blocks that contribute to poverty and unemployment rates and are responsible for many of the life challenges BCLC clients face.
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Students often come to the Council to learn basic literacy skills or to improve proficiency; others want help understanding math, preparing to take a high school equivalency test, or learning English as a second language. Some need to focus on computer skills or business literacy to be more successful in the job market. Many lack the financial or health literacy abilities to manage all they need to do for themselves, their families, their jobs, or the community. The Literacy Council can address all of those needs, and that help is available at no charge. Events of the past year have severely restricted the BCLC fundraisers that are a major source of revenue to purchase student materials and cover basic operating expenses. Changes and cancellations necessitated by the covid pandemic have made donations from individuals, businesses, and civic groups more important than ever.
Life-Transforming Gift of Literacy
You can help BCLC continue to provide the life-transforming gift of literacy by donating “$40 for 40 Years,” or more if you can, during the month of May. Your tax-deductible contribution not only will have an immediate impact, it also will make a difference in the community for many years to come. In addition to cash contributions, the Council relies on the generosity of volunteers who spend many hours tutoring students and supporting other essential literacy activities, projects, and events. Visit www.bcliteracy.org to learn more about Literacy Council services, sign up for volunteer opportunities, and make online donations; mail checks to Brunswick County Literacy Council, PO Box 6, Supply, NC 28462 or call the BCLC office at (910) 754-7323 or email bcliteracy@yahoo.com.
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Art Beat
Hand-Turned Creations Couple Turns Resin Into Practical Artwork STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM
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esin art has become very popular in recent years, with artists and craftsmen using epoxy to create everything from floor surfaces and wall art to jewelry. The process usually starts with a two-part epoxy mixture and then the craftsmen can add things like colors, metal, and found objects, preserving them forever. Some artists pour the mixture and add metals and small items on a canvas. Paul and Aleta Brosseau, owners of Paul’s Hand Turned Creations, have seen the recent popularity of resin with their hand-turned creations. “Initially Paul started out just making pens, but it didn’t take long to branch out into other areas,” said Aleta. Currently, Paul turns not only pens but many items, including beautiful crochet sets. “If we get enough interest for an item Paul will try to make it,” she said. “We are a small Mom and Pop shop. We make every item with our hands with your hands in mind.” “I believe that the coronavirus, as horrible as it is, was a blessing in disguise,” she said. “It has inspired me to create happy, colorful paintings. When the coronavirus first reared its ugly head and we wer Originally from northern Vermont, the Brosseaus now reside in Boiling Spring Lakes. Paul and
Aleta both retired from the Vermont Department of Corrections. “In the fall of 2016, Paul came home from work and suggested that we buy a lathe so he could make his own pen and pencil set. After much research Paul bought all the necessary equipment to get his shop set up,” said Aletha. “Paul
is self-taught using a lathe, although he did dabble with woodworking in his high school years. His grandfather and father were also woodworkers, so it is in his blood. Neither of us has had any formal training in this craft,” she said. “We are both self-taught, and we were determined to learn the craft of turning. We certainly have had many trial by error moments, but we were determined to learn and create a one of a kind, hand made, quality products. We continue to learn different techniques, but we love creating and producing with the customer in mind.” In 2018, Aleta got actively involved in the business by mixing up all the resin that they use, thus making each product a unique and one-of-a-kind treasure. “Although folks loved the exotic woods that Paul was using there were several people that wanted bright colors,” said Aletha. “Initially we would buy the already made resin blanks as so many other pen turners use, but we soon realized that if we could mix our own, it would allow us to customize all of our products by what the customer
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wanted, and we make every product from start to finish. If someone wants a specific color combination we can create it. We also love that our products can never be replicated, and are truly one-of-a-kind items. Since Paul turns all of the products freehand and doesn’t use any jigs or duplicators, each piece is a little different.” “It is amazing to see the product come to life. Each product changes
art beat with each pass of a chisel that Paul uses. He also uses his grandfather’s chisels, his father’s tools and even some tools from his great grandfather that were passed down to him,” she said. “Paul loves turning all things but the pens are a favorite. Putting the raw material on the lathe and watching it transform with each pass using the gouges and chisels is very satisfying. Paul is always up for a challenge,” said Aleta. “We love hearing from folks on how our items have helped them. It might be from the person who needs a wider pen due to mobility issues, or the crocheter that can get back to enjoying their craft due to arthritis. We get inspired by the stories and how our products have changed their life. This inspires us to keep going and growing,” she said. “We get so much inspiration from our local community and Facebook followers. An example would be that at an event in Southport we had a couple ladies approach us about making seam rippers. They
had arthritis and needed a tool that could help them with their sewing. Paul researched diameters and came up with his own design. To date it is one of our most popular items besides the hand-turned pens.”
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Since the days of businesses and events closing down due to COVID, the Brosseaus created a website and sell many items online. “Recently we opened up a Monthly Bundle Box on our website called The Inkwell,” said Aletha. “Not only does each box have two hand turned items (one is always a pen), but we also purchase a couple small items from local vendors to put in the box. We love showcasing other vendors and their products, and helping them out as well.” You can find the Brosseaus at the Boiling Spring Lakes Neighbor’s Market twice a month located at the Office Wine and Coffee Bar on Rt 87. Check out more of their creations
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Home & Garden
Tulip-o-Mania!
The Craze That Grew Into A Spring Staple
STORY AND PHOTOS BY HARRY BLAKESLEE
E
ver heard the saying that history repeats itself? In 1636-7 tulips were the Game Stop (GME) rapid speculation of their day in the Netherlands. Fortunes were made and lost over the explosive price increases and value crashes. Prices exploded from 10 guilders ($750, a working man’s annual salary) to 5,000 ($750,000 in today’s money) before plummeting back to 10 guilders. Although the prices of “average tulips” rose to $22,500 (in today’s money) the highest price paid for a hybrid tulip was the dollar equivalent of the price of a mansion on the Amsterdam Grand Canal.
Tulipomania, the causes of which are under dispute, nevertheless has become the classic example of a speculative boom, even today mentioned by such notable economists as John Kenneth Galbraith. Current bubbles such as the DotCom and bitcoin roller-coasters are also described as similar. But first the history of tulips. According to writer Lorraine Boissomnseault, the
bulbs were originally found growing wild in the valleys of the Tian Shan Mountains at the border of China, Tibet, Afghanistan and Russia. By the 15th century, Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire had 12 gardens and 920 gardeners, and the tulip became the symbol of the Ottomans. Although it was a crime to buy or sell tulips outside the capital, Constantinople (now Istanbul), somehow Ogier Ghislain de
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Busbecq, Netherlands’ Ambassador to the Ottomans, sent to his friend Carolus Clusius, the Director of the Hortius Botananicus in Leiden, Netherlands, some of the bulbs in the 1590s. The tulip became very popular in Dutch gardens both as garden borders and in patches. The Netherlands experienced great economic and merchant successes during this period in part due to the Dutch East India Company, and produced many wealthy Dutch business people looking to invest their wealth. Dutch speculators invested in bulbs until the craze took hold of all levels of Dutch society in 1630s. After the collapse of Tulipomania and the manic monetary speculation it brought on, tulips remained popular and even today are one of the Netherlands’ leading exports. Although the blooming period for tulips is generally two weeks, various hybrids’
blooming periods are spread over the Spring and early Summer. Tulips are segregated into five popular groups: Single Tulips, Double Tulips, Parrot Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips, and Triumph Tulips. North Carolina has three tulip farms — Dewberry Farms, Kernesville; Gardner Gate Tulip Farms, Franklin; Terra Ceia Farms, Pentego; and one closer to home, Catsle Hayne Farms, a grower of French tulips that supplies local grocery stores with cut flowers. Some florists offer cut tulips and may sell the tulip bulbs. Bulbs are usually planted in the fall and removed after blooming “for resting” toward the next year’s blooming. The unparalleled beauty of tulips is observed in solo plantings, grouped in beds, or best viewed at the Keukenhof Gardens (in late April and early May) in
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load. Visitors from elsewhere in Europe, the USA, and China agree as witnessed by tour visitation in 2019 was 1,500,000. On a visit there in 2019, our tour bus out of Amsterdam was one of 100+ tour busses along with several hundred cars in their parking lots. Our guide told us during the peak season times daily attendance exceed 70,000 visitors.
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COMMUNITY
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It’s ALL Art! Fine Arts Exhibition and Sale
This popular event has been re-scheduled for May 1-2 and features art from many of your favorite local artists and many you may have yet to see!
May Virtual Meeting The Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts to its Thursday, May 6, virtual meeting with featured speaker Esther Sadowsky Partlow, who will share her expertise about interior design and art groupings. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 4-6 pm. To register to attend, email artleagueofleland@gmail.
com by April 30. In an arts career spanning over 50 years, Esther Sadowsky Partlow created original textile designs for Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Liz Claiborne, and many others. When she began to travel internationally to source trends, fabrics, and accessories, her interest in interior design grew. Although she had no formal training in interior design, she applied her experience and knowledge to residential and commercial applications where she gained exposure on HGTV, the CBS Morning Show, and other television shows. Partlow will discuss the art of collections and how best to display artwork in one’s home and office. The Member Spotlight speaker is
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fused glass artist Deborah Appleby. Appleby began her artistic journey forty years ago in clay. In 2017 she began blending her skills with clay and kiln with glass, as she moved into the world of fused glass. Details about how to join the Zoom meeting will be emailed to registered attendees several days before the meeting. If conditions surrounding the pandemic allow for an in-person meeting at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, ALL will announce meeting updates on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and www.artleagueofleland.org. About the Art League of Leland: ALL’s mission is to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. To learn more, go to www. artleagueofleland.org.
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FITNESS
Healthy Eating Tips On Turning Your Healthy Diet Into A Lifestyle BY BRIAN TULLY, MS
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As a society we have grown to accept numerous myths, negative stereotypes, and misconceptions associated with aging aBut there’s a bigger question: How do some people, driven mostly by a desire for better health, follow eating plans so religiously? And what makes some people unable to maintain even the smallest change? The science is far from complete, but a growing body of research offers clues you can piece together to make nutritional behavior changes and keep to them. Below are strategies you can use to build confidence in your ability to sustain a dietary change and make nutrition a lifestyle. It is time to finally set yourself up for success. Try these five suggestions to make lasting changes to your eating habits and create a nutri-
tious lifestyle. 1. Educate yourself about nutrition. A low level of nutrition knowledge is associated with poor adherence, while increased knowledge is a facilitating factor for adherence. Read credible nutrition sources—such as eatright. org or nutrition.gov—or work with a registered dietitian (find one at eatright.org). 2. Stay flexible and keep it simple. Make sure the nutrition guidelines you decide to follow are flexible enough to incorporate your unique preferences. The lower the complexity, the greater your adherence. A more successful program takes into account your beliefs and customs and your concerns about how food sources are treated. 3. Learn to self-monitor. Self-monitoring is a great way to
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5. Improve cooking skills. One study looking at adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in fifth-graders and non-related adult caregivers, for example, found that one of the biggest barriers for the adults was lack of skills in meal and recipe preparation. Learn simple cooking skills from community resources, streaming content, a friend or family member, or a health coach. The key is to stop with the crash diets, cleanses, and yo-yo weight loss and then gain. Consistency over the 4. Brainstorm potential challenges. long term will lead to long term sucCreate a list of factors that will make cess that doesn’t feel like deprivathe nutrition changes easier for you. tion. Use the tips above to help get Then think about things that might you on the right track. Everybody make them more difficult. Know that and every body is different, so take lapses are a normal part of behavior it one day at a time and find what change. Try to identify scenarios that works for you. might trigger a lapse, such as a va cation or certain foods in the home, If you have any questions or othand then problem-solve how to ad- er thoughts to share, I would love to dress potential hazards. The key is to hear from you! troubleshoot these challenges before they happen. You may want to work Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com with a health coach or registered dietitian.
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COMMUNITY
Cuddle With A Cow
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elpers Of Our Farm (HOOF) is adding to its farm animal sanctuary programs! HOOF is a nonprofit organization centered around education and providing a sanctuary for rescued, donated, and in-need farm animals. The mission is to provide continued care and a sanctuary to farm animals in need, educate children and adults by creating awareness of rescues and their needs. By teaching animal science, animal welfare (care), and kindness HOOF hopes to create a more caring society and bring a positive influence on the lives of animals. HOOF is a platform for the comstress. Believe it or not, cuddling and munity to learn, grow, and volunteer. connecting with an animal is proven to Cow Cuddling Booking NOW
HOOF is now offering the well-established therapeutic practice of the Dutch: “koe knuffelen” (translation: cow cuddling). Why should people
pay to do this? Besides the support you’ll be giving this nonprofit organization, you’ll be giving yourself an experience that you didn’t even know you needed! Everyone has stress and we try to find ways to relieve that
increase oxytocin, that wonderful hormone often called the love, cuddle, and bonding hormone. This has a positive impact on mood, emotions, and our physical being. Who can you cuddle with at HOOF and what should you expect? HOOF
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You will have a HOOF volunteer staff member with you at all times to ensure your safety and the safety of the animal. “Helpers of Our Farm” was aptly named not only because animals depend on humans to help them, but also because animals help us by teaching us how to love, care, and learn from them. At HOOF, they perform an important task of educating visitors during tours, petting farm, and farm classes. The goal has always been to integrate education into the lives of our community through the lives of these animals… and what better an addition to their programs than offering a private opportunities to connect with an animal. Cuddling Sessions are at 2 pm and 3 pm Wednesday - Saturday Sign up at https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/animal-cuddling
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Another great program for your hole family (up to 10 people) is a photo session with the llama, Coleman. His curious nature leads him to “insert” himself into your family portrait as a family member. He has a gentle and sweet nature and LOVES to meet people! You can create a memorable and unique family portrait with Coleman for $125 an hour. You can either bring your own professional photographer or have a HOOF volunteer staff member shoot some pictures for you. A HOOF volunteer staff member will be with your family for your session to ensure your safety and educate you on llama etiquette. If you do not follow rules, be advised…you may get spat on by Coleman. He is a rule enforcer!
Community FarmTours May 1
Mark your calendars for May 1st! Helpers Of Our Farm’s first community farm tour of the year...don’t miss this! Come learn about the farm animals of HOOF and sustainable homestead farm life at Greenlands Farm. HOOF has a variety of animals to meet (baby cow, baby goats, pony, llama, chickens, ducks, turkey, pigs), all ready to
teach you about animal science and animal welfare! Enjoy a day with your family and friends. You’re welcome to bring a picnic and blanket to enjoy at our wooded picnic area! The tours happen on the hour, starting at 10 am and last tour is at 2 pm (ending at 3 pm). Your tour will be around 40-50 minutes, full of information on farm animal science (including animals like goats, horses, rabbits, chickens, llamas, and pigs) and sustainable homestead farming. The Greenlands Farm fruit orchard will be the focus for organic produce and their various compost techniques will be discussed. Enjoy more time with the animals before and after your tour in the petting farm! All proceeds benefit Helpers Of Our Farm, an NC nonprofit organization, whose mission is to teach about animal welfare, animal science, and ownership responsibility to create a better world for animals and humans. All the teaching animals of HOOF are rescued, re-homed, or adopted farm animals and are provided sanctuary by the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers. HOOF teaches through group farm tours, in schools, and at local businesses and community events. HOOF and Greenlands Farm, home to the farm animal sanctuary, have been proudly teaching in their community since 2012. Greenlands Farm is a sustainable homestead farm, teaching about sustainable living you can apply to your life and home. Tour Times: Tour 1: 10 – 10:55 am Tour 2: 11 – 11:55 am Tour 3: 12 – 12:55 pm Tour 4: 1 -1:55 pm Tour 5: 2 – 2:55 pm $5/person suggested donation Visit the event page at https://www. hoofnc.org/events/spring-2021-community-farm-tour/ OR register at https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/community-farm-tour To learn more about any of these unique experiences, you can contact Maud Kelley at 910.253.7934 or email helper@hoofnc.org.
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Leland Drive-In Movies
Who doesn’t love a drive-in movie? The Town of Leland is hosting a series of Founders Flix at Founders Park, 113 Town Hall Drive, on three upcoming Saturday nights. May 8 will be Frozen 2, May 22 will be Onward and June 5 will be The Sandlot. The family-friendly movies are free but require pre-registration. To register for Founders Flix visit https://bit.ly/foundersflix. Registration is per vehicle and space is limited. Registration will open on the Monday two weeks before the movie. During the registration process, participants will be asked the type of vehicle they will arrive in. In order to enter the event, participants will need to show a copy of their receipt verifying registration. Please note: -Please be aware that movie’s audio will be broadcast via FM radio only. In order to hear the movie, you will need to utilize your car’s FM radio or another FM radio source. -Founders Park is a tobacco-free and smoke-free park, even in your own vehicle. This includes the use of traditional tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vaping. -Founders Flix is an alcohol-free event. -Moviegoers will be asked to remain in their vehicles for the duration of the movie (other than to visit port-a-johns). -Guests who arrive in pickup trucks will be prohibited from sitting in the open bed of the truck. -Guests may not sit in lawn chairs outside of the vehicle. -The playground will be closed before, during, and after the movie. -Moviegoers who are outside their vehicles for a prolonged period of time may be asked by staff to leave. -When waiting in line at the port-a-johns, please maintain a 6ft distance. -Concessions will not be available for sale. Guests are welcome to bring their own food but, for the safety of staff, are asked to take their trash with them.
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Community
Charters of Freedom New Display Opens At Courthouse STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” We all, hopefully, know these words by heart and grew up learning about how the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights enshrined the ideals that make our nation great. But how many of us have seen the real things, the actual documents themselves displayed in the National Archives in Washington, D.C.? I have not, though it’s on my bucket list. But now, the next best thing is on display in front of the Brunswick County Courthouse in Bolivia. The Charters of Freedom, as these three foundational documents are known, were unveiled last month and are open to all to view, read and enjoy. The display is a near exact replica of the National Archives setting, but instead of centuries-old paper, these are set in bronze and expected to last half a millennium, according to Foundation Forward, the North Carolina-based nonprofit organization that built the display. Private funds were raised to build the display after county commissioners picked up a Foundation Forward flyer at a conference and decided Brunswick County should join the more than 30 counties nationwide to host a display. The display is open to the public and all are welcome to come and enjoy a bit of our Founding right here at home.
Above: A patriotic crowd gathered to see the unvieling Top Left: Lt. Governor Mark Robinson Top Right: Dr. Jerry oates, Brunswick Couhty Superintedant of School Right Middle: Veiwing the Bill of rights. The documents are in order of creation, left to right, Declaration of Independence, Constitiuution, and Bill of Rights Roght Bottom: The setting that houses these bronze replicas also contaions a time capsule to be opened September 17, 2087, the 300th Anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. www.LelandMag.com /May /May 2021/ 2021/ Leland Magazine 27
CALENDAR
May
MAY 15
BSL Neighbors Market
Some places are open inside again, and we’ve included events here that are still listed as scheduled, and also some reschedule dates pretty far in the future, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/ townofleland/ to register online or call 910-408-3092.
Shop for produce and plants, wellness items, arts and crafts, and more at this open-air market in Boiling Spring Lakes, next to the Office Coffee and Wine Bar. The market runs from 9 am to 2 pm.
MAY 18
Spring into DIY - Paint Pouring
Create organic and colorful painting with no brushes required. Cost is $12/residents and $20/ non-residents. The session is from 6-8 pm at Founders Park.
MAY 1-2
It’s ALL Art — Fine Art Exhibition and Sale Hundreds of pieces on display and offered for sale — choose from paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture and glass work. The event is 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday at the Brunswick Forest Fitness & Wellness Center, 2701 Brunswick Forest Parkway.
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MAY 2
Paddle Through History Tour — Rice Creek The Adventure Kayak Company and the Southport Historical Society have teamed up to offer history-themed kayak tours. Located in Winnabow, Rice Creek is a blackwater creek that originates in the Bell Swamp and then flows a short distance into Town Creek. Two North Carolina governors lived in the immediate area. Learn their stories and the story of Willian Hilton who explored the area in the mid-1600s. The paddle starts at 8:30 am. Call 910-4540607 for more information or to reserve your space.
MAY 4
Brunswick Civil War Round Table via Zoom Author Stephen “Sam” Hood leads a discussion on how former opponents worked together top rebuild after the end of the Civil War. The program begins at 7 pm and is open to all members. Visit brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com to join.
MAY 22
National Maritime Day
MAY 4
Online training for new Guardian ad Litem volunteers The Guardian ad Litem Program will begin a new virtual volunteer training on Tuesday, May 4. Complete an application online at www.volunteerforgal.org or call 910-253-4532 for more information. Volunteers impact the lives of abused/neglected children in our community. Intern program available to area college students in bachelor’s or master’s programs.
MAY 6
Trash to Treasure Workshop — Leland Cultural Arts Center Artist Robert Anderson leads a workshop on how to create abstract functional art, 6-8 pm at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
MAY 7
Brunswick County Shred Event
Take your shredding to the Brunswick County Government Center (the Cooperative Extension gravel lot, 149 Government Center Dr.) between 9 am and noon. Open to Brunswick County residents — no more than five boxes.
MAY 7
Free Concert — Boiling Spring Lakes Enjoy tunes from the Perfect Blend Trio Band at Spring Lake Park on Pine
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MAY 8
Spring Art Market — LCAC
Find amazing pottery, artwork, home goods and more at this juried art market, 10 am to 3 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
MAY 8
Walk with A Doc — virtual event
Brunswick Wellness Coalition offers this monthly event (virtual for now). A health professional kicks off an hour of walking at 9 am.
MAY 10
Health Hacks — Brunswick Wellness Coalition Learn nutrition and physical activity tricks from health professionals, online at 6 pm. Join the event on Facebook.
MAY 11
Art Exhibit — LCAC
View abstract works from artist Maya Murano all day at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The exhibit runs through June 3.
MAY 11
Kayak Adventures
Paddle Town Creek and Rice Creek, starting at 8:30 am. The fee is $45.
Spend time with the crew at the Maritime Museum at Southport virtually or in person for special events, including a scavenger hunt, craft and activity time, live adult lecture, and more! The annual Annual Semper Paratus 5k is virtual this year; visit https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com for details and the registration form.
MAY 23
Kayak Adventures — Town of Leland Ready for more paddling adventures? Visit popular Eagles Island on this trip, which sets out at 8:30 am.
MAY 25
Brunswick Civil War Round Table via Zoom Dr. Thomas Flagel leads a session on how health aspects, superspreader events, of the Civil War — dysentery, poor hygiene, amputations and more — relate to our current pandemic. The program begins at 7 pm and is open to all members. Visit brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com to join.
MAY 29
A Day at The Airport -- Cape Fear Regional Jetport A day of classic, family fun begins with a pancake breakfast from 8:3011 am ($6 per plate) and continues with a classic car show, vintage World War II aircraft and memorabilia on display, and a free concert from
1-3 pm by the Brunswick Big Band. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available for purchase as well from 11:30 am 1:30 pm. The Jetport is at 4019 Long Beach Road.
Seasonal Entertainment Founders Park Town Hall Drive in Leland
Movies in the Park — family movies under the stars, tentatively scheduled on Saturdays through June, starting at sunset. Plan on taking a picnic to munch on in your vehicle, but no alcohol and no pets. May 8 features “Frozen 2” and “Onward” plays May 22. To attend, register at least two weeks prior to the show. Visit townoflelandnc.com or the Town’s social media for more details.
Ongoing Events
Riverwalk Marketplace
Fridays and Saturdays 11 am - 6 pm.; Sundays 11 am - 4 pm, Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, and lots of fresh produce, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.
Town of Leland — Parks & Recreation Check out http://bit.ly/lelandevents for more information on classes and online programs, including: painting, pottery, jewelry-making, acting, dance and more.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow The grounds are open, and distancing protocols are in place inside. There is plenty to do and see outside, with historic ruins, great information on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
Leland Library - 487 Village Road
The Library is open Monday through Friday, 10 am - 5 pm. Curbside delivery is still available - reserve your book and pick it up outside the library. Call 910371-9442. Visit https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/library/ for more information about the Brunswick County
Library system and a list of other reading resources.
NC Maritime Museums - Southport
Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Masks are required, as is social distancing. Online and hybrid programs are also available; check https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport. com for details.
Art League of Leland (ALL) Leland Cultural Arts Center
The group welcomes artists of all kinds and normally meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
LIVE/VIRTUAL MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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Founders Park Town Hall Drive in Leland
Live at the Park — enjoy outdoor concerts in Founders Park, tentatively scheduled for Thursdays April through June, 6:30-8:30 pm. Bring chairs, a cooler and a love for music. Local food trucks will also be on site for some concerts.
musical inspired by a recording session of icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. November 29, 2021 — Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 7:30 pm December 2, 2021 — Trace Adkins, 7:30 pm. The Grammy-nominated Country musician performs. Jan 31-Feb 2, 2022— Cats — The hit Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber. March 30, 2022 — Cirque Eloize, 7:30 pm. This cirque show centers around the happenings and characters of an art deco hotel. Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for more information.
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, ka-
raoke 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 Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.
(Magnolia
New menu. Reservations are encouraged; call 910-383-0998. Check Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.
Movies in the Park — family movies under the stars, scheduled on Saturdays from May - June, starting at sunset. Plan on taking a picnic, but no alcohol and no pets. Concerts and movies are free. Visit townoflelandnc.com or the Town’s social media for more details.
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington June 5-6 — Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts presents Cinderella, 6 pm on the 5th and 3 pm or livestream on the 6th; socially distanced seating.
Aug 14, 2021— Boz Scaggs, 7:30 pm. The musician performs songs from five decades of his music career, including his most recent album, “Out of the Blues.” Aug 21, 2021 — The Village People, 7:30 pm. The group performs classics such as “Y.M.C.A’ and “Macho Man.” Oct 27, 2021 — Million Dollar Quartet, 7:30 pm - The Tony Award-winning
Oak Island Accommodations is hiring for over 40 positions ahead of summer in the following departments: property management, maintenance, housekeeping, linen warehouse and guest services.
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Handcrafted Pottery COFFEE JUST TASTES BETTER IN A HAND-MADE MUG
Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase
Saturday, May 8, 2021 Middleton Park Extension, Oak Island 10am-3pm | Admission is FREE www.coastalhomeandlifestyleshow.com
Handmade, one of a kind pieces you can use everyday. Glazed with food safe glazes. Available at: THE PAINTED MERMAID • 817 N Howe Street, Southport
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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
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week
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
CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO Waterford Leland, 910-399-6739 American seafood, signature dishes, hand cut fish, steaks and chicken, freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
DUNKIN DONUTS 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
1007 Evangeline Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
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
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 1281 Cape Fear National Dr, Leland Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch
THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest
143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144
LATITUDES Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week
LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-609-3646
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland
503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
2028 Olde regent way, leland
FRANKS PIZZA & EATERY
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
JIMMY JOHN’S
PELICANS SNO BALLS
Burgers, Shakes and more!
103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
FIVE GUYS (910) 833-1997
1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
JERSEY MIKE’S
1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611
SUBWAY
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE
1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS
2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce
JADE GARDEN
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB
117-G Village Rd NE, Leland Phone: (910) 399-3299
511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q
2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican
EMPIRE DELI AND BAGEL
ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFE
PORT CITY JAVA
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
The salmon special at Cape Fear Seafood was amazing!
Healthy Choices
910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
SHIRLEY’S DINER
WAFFLE HOUSE
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND
111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
WOK AND ROLL
1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT
YUMMI YUMMI
1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
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