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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Road, 6-8 pm.
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
