LELAND MAGAZINE
March 2020
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Leland - Belville - Waterford - Magnolia Greens - Brunswick Forest - Compass Pointe Winnabow - Olde Towne - Mallory’s Creek - Jackey’s Creek - Westport
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Starting To Grow Great things are happening in the Leland Area! It’s almost Spring and flowers are popping. New businesses are springing up everywhere you look. And new neighbors are coming to enjoy all the great things our community has to over. The photo on the cover is from Shelton Herb Farm. If you’ve never been, you should go. At left we have the Leland Community Garden, which you can lear all about on page 4 of this issue. Thank you for the continued support as Leland Magazine continues to grow. We couldn’t do it without you!
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currents pg 4 community pg 12 art beat pg 14 history pg 17 showcase
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fitness pg 20
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biz Q & A pg 22 spottings pg 30 dining guide pg 31
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CURRENTS Cultivating Community Learning and Growing In Leland’s Community Garden STORY BY LISA STITES
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lanting seeds, watering and feeding tiny shoots, and nurturing them into healthy plants can be a very satisfying experience. But for anyone living in an apartment or somewhere else without access to a yard, gardening may seem out of reach. Community gardens on the Leland Town Hall campus provide needed green space for residents while also enhancing the landscape of municipal property. Senior Administrative Assistant Laurie White works with the Leland Parks and Recreation Department, and helps keep an eye on the community gardens, though she credits Recreation Supervisor Amy Wells with making the idea for the
gardens blossom back in 2011. There are six raised beds, each approximately 4 feet by 8 feet, and each being tended by a seasonal gardener. Each bed has a primary gardener who is responsible, but many of them elicit help, White
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explained. Once a resident takes on a bed, that person agrees to maintain the garden, through watering, cultivating and weeding, according to the Town’s website. Gardeners are also encouraged to use alternatives to chemical pesticides. “Many people acquire a bed because their living arrangements don’t permit them to have a garden,” White said. “Some tenants are teaching their children how to plant, harvest, and eat food they have grown themselves. Others say working a garden is better than therapy!” The gardens do get used year-round, and though it’s chilly and sometimes rainy this time of year, gardens are going strong with herbs like rosemary and parsley, and winter vegetables like kale and rhubarb. Other gardeners, White said, are beginning to work the soil to get things ready for spring plantings. So what’s most popular among the community gardeners? White said that lots of people grow tomatoes, but there’s also lettuce, broccoli, collards and even corn. The Town is encouraging growth beyond the gardens this spring, with its Free Plant Giveaway as part of Earth Day festivities on April 18. The event starts at 10 am in Founders Park, and will feature programs aimed at educating residents about
the Earth and how to protect it. Visit http://bit.ly/LelGarden to learn more about Leland’s Community Garden program.
CURRENTS
Bikes, Brews & BBQ Brunswick Riverwalk Event Promises A Day Full Of Food And Fun
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ome show off your barbecue skills or enjoy some great food cooked by the area’s best grillmasters, washed down with local craft brews at the beautiful Brunswick Riverwalk Park in Belville on March 28 from noon to 4 pm. The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is hosting Bikes, Brews and BBQ and it promises a day of fun and food for the entire family. Amateurs and professionals will be on hand competing prizes and bragging rights in the pork butt barbecue competition, local craft breweries will be offering cold beers, and a variety of other vendors will round out the offerings. Tasting tickets will be available for purchase so you can judge the barbecue for yourself. If you think your savory butts are the best around, here’s your chance to prove it. Cook team entry forms in both amateur and professional categories are available at www.nbchamberofcommerce.com/event/name/bikes-brewsand-bbq-march. Food and craft vendor forms are also on the website along with the rules for the BBQ competition. Admission is free to the public.
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Maritime Flea Market Is A Rite Of Spring
A Great Time To Unload What You Don’t Need and Find What You Do
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pring is almost here; that’s when many of us get the itch to do some spring cleaning. And if you’re a boat owner, you might need to do some of that to get your vessel ready to enjoy the season. Get rid of boat supplies you don’t need; make a list of things you need to add. And we have just the venue for you boaters to do just that – the Third Annual Marine Flea Market coming up April 4 at the Yacht Basin in Southport. Sponsored by the Southport Yacht Club (SYC), the Marine Flea Market will connect boaters with others who want to buy or sell their stuff. Anyone can participate as a seller; each space is just $25, with the fee going to charity. This year’s charity is the Oak Island Water Rescue team. And if you don’t need boat supplies, there will be other vendors selling nautical products and crafts that you need to come and check out. There will even be a raffle for gift certificates donated by Mr. P’s, Oliver’s and Loco Jo’s. The event runs from 8 am to 4 pm – with great food and entertainment to make it a fun day. Chris Webster, commodore for the Southport Yacht Club, describes how the event began. “Several years ago, we came up with the idea,” he says. “We realized we all have a lot of stuff on our boats that we probably don’t need. I looked it up and there’s this flea market in Florida that’s enormous – a football field full of people. So we moved forward. We decided to do it right in front of where many of us have our boats – at the Southport Marina. And a big thanks to the Marina; they allowed us to have it there for the first two years.” “That first year we had maybe 19 spaces with vendors. We were able to come up with $350 to donate to local charities. We decided to do it again!” He says. “Last year we had over 40 vendors and we selected Childswish to receive the proceeds. We came up with $1500 to donate to them. That’s a good trend!” Norm Brown, leader of the SYC team planning the event this year, plans to continue that trend. “We’ll be in the Yacht Basin this year, which allows us to offer 120 spaces for sellers, each 14’ x 14’,” he explains. “We hope to have 45 retail vendors and the rest for boaters who want to
sell their stuff.” SYC team member Cliff Lill reiterated that point. “It’s all about being a flea market for boaters, and also raising as much as we can for charity,” he says. “We chose Oak Island Water Rescue (OIWR) for the charity this year – we wanted to go with a local, marine related organization.” A good choice. Tony Young, OIWR chief, describes his group’s work. “The Oak Island Fire Department saw a need and started the team as a separate organization 22 years ago,” he says. “The Coast Guard donated two boats – that we still have – and the town donated a boat as well. Today we have three boats and three trucks. We have a 10’ Zodiac inflatable boat that we launch in the surf, just drag it out there. We also have a larger 14’ Zodiac with a bigger outboard in case we have to make a long run in the waterway, ocean or inlets. Occasionally a boat will ground on
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turned over sometimes; it always gets pulled up on the beach. For a new trailer and boat, we think we can get one for around $12,000. It needs to be the best quality because of the wear and tear it takes. “The third boat is a 14’ aluminum Jon boat that we can take into the marsh if necessary to help with kayakers. Long term I’d like to replace that with a hovercraft, which will cost around $60,000. We’re hoping to apply for a grant to help us acquire that boat.” No doubt the Oak Island Water Rescue team deserves our community’s support. If you’d like to be a part of the Market, reserve a space to sell your stuff
by contacting Norm Brown at normbrown1970@gmail.com. You can also simply donate boating supplies to the donation table; contact Norm if you have something to donate. For the whole community, this free event is not to be missed! Be sure to come out to the Marine Flea Market on April 4, rain or shine, and check out the boating supplies and nautical products, buy raffle tickets and enjoy the food and entertainment! It’s a fact; everyone loves a good flea market – it’s always where you make interesting finds. And maybe at this one you’ll bump into some of your neighbors hawking their boat stuff.
Jaybird Shoals and we can go out there and pull them off. “When people call 911, the central command will contact us if we need to be involved. We have the same radios that the police and fire department carry; we’re on the fire department channel, they go to all our calls because they’re also paramedics. “In the last two years we’ve had 50 plus call-outs; six of which were what we call ‘saves,’ because if we didn’t show up someone would be seriously injured or worse. We’re on call 24/7; with 20 members we always have someone available to answer the call.” Young goes on to describe their financial needs. “We really need to replace our Zodiacs – they’re old; they’re patched up so we can keep them floating,” he explains. “The surf boat gets beat up a lot. That boat gets www.LelandMag.com /March /March 2020 / Leland Magazine 7
Brunswick County Senior Games and SilverArts Sign-ups
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Register Now To Show Off Your Skills STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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rom swimming and running to bocce and pickleball, from painting and writing to singing and dancing, the Brunswick County Gator Senior Games and SilverArts Showcase offer county residents over the age of 50 a chance to show their stuff. With events taking place all over the county between April 1 and May 8, the Gator Games have something for everyone. Traditional Olympic-style events, like track and field and cycling are joined by individual and team sports and even more recreational pursuits such as billiards, croquet and bocce ball to offer something for every taste and ability level. Gator Game participants are organized into at least 10 age groups to help level the playing field. Winners in each sport will move on to the NC Senior Games. For those who aren’t interested in physical competition, the SilverArts Showcase offers a chance to shine. With visual, heritage, literary and performing arts categories, even cheerleading, all the artistic bases are covered. Performing artists will compete during the SilverArts Follies show at the Leland Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, May 1. Medals for the Gator Games will also awarded at this time. Registration is open now and closes on March 20. Visit bcparks.recdesk.com to register or for more information.
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COMMUNITY
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Art Beat Opportunities For Youth In The Arts Youth Arts Day and Camp Create STORY BY AMI BROWN
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he Leland Cultural Arts Center hosts a new art exhibition each month, showcasing visual artists, master crafters and expert creatives. During the month of March is something just a little different and pretty special. Local children from Brunswick County schools have all been working hard in art class to create something for display and to be judged. The center will be full of student art work in March. And on March 28 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm celebrate the 6th annual Youth Art Day, where all the art winners will be announced.
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YOUTH’S ART DAY
The entire family will enjoy the day of festivities planned. There will be a variety of kid and family activities, games and plenty of fun for all. Hands-on arts and crafts include projects that include a mix of materials and themes and can be taken home with participants that day. Through- out the morning, two amazing local acts will make an appearance on the LCAC Main Stage. Mr. Scooter will entertain with his hip-hop storytelling style at 10 a.m. Later in the morning, at 11:45 a.m., the US International Ballet will present a special performance of “Leaps and Beats.” Watch these international dancers soar across the stage to modern music.
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If you have a creative youngster in the family and are wondering what to do this summer, look no further…the Leland Cultural Arts Center also offers amazing summer camps. One of the most popular camps is Camp Create! Registration is now open and this camp usually fills up. Every day is a creative adventure, full of self-expression and imaginative exploration. Fields trips are planned every week, games, activities, creative projects and socialization with lots of other kids. Two days are never the same, so the campers will never be bored.
This camp runs for eight weeks in the summer. Sign up for one week or all eight. This show will celebrate the creativity Registration is open now. Don’t wait on and talents of youth in Brunswick County. this one, space is limited. For more www. A jury of local art professionals will judge townofleland.com the gallery show and winners will be recognized at 11:30 a.m. The Youth Art Month Dates: June 8 - August 21 exhibit will be on display March 2 – 28, Monday - Thursday – 8:30 am- 5:30 pm 2020. Fridays – 8:30 am - 3 pm (Early drop-off option available!) This event is free and is sponsored by Leland Cultural Arts Center. The Center has Early Bird Fee (through April 1): $135/ a vibrant, thriving art community, highly camper trained teachers and offers an abundance Fee (after April 1) : $150/camper of artistic opportunities to the local comScholarships are available munity - any age and any skill level. To find out more about their events, classes and opportunities visit their website www. townofleland.com.
Camp Create Field Trips Week 1-June 12 Wrightsville Beach & Park Day Week 2- June 19 Airlie Gardens & Leland Fire Department (Tour & Junior Safety Program) Week 3- June 26 YMCA (Soccer & Field Games) & Leland Fire Department (Tour & Junior Safety Program) Week 4- July 10 Pointe Movie Theatre & Hugh McRae Park Week 5- July 17 Southport Maritime Museum & Oak Island Splash Pad Park Week 6- July 24 Nature/Birding Walk at Greenfield Lake Park with Cape Fear Audubon & Defy Gravity Week 7- July 31 Point Movie Theatre & Bowling at Ten Pin Alley Week 8- August 7 Tree Top Adventure Zip Lines & Park Day at Leland Municipal Park *All destinations are subject to change. Details for each field trip will be given each Monday at pick-up.
Hero Camps The art center is also offering two special camps this summer. Find out what it’s like to be a hero – a firefighter or a police officer--for the day! Registration for these two special camp days is open now and space is very limited, so don’t delay. Local Hero Camp: Firefighter This camp will give campers insight on what it is like to be a firefighter! Campers will enjoy hands-on experience with an agility course and learn more about the tools used in everyday firefighting. Location: Leland Cultural Arts Center & Leland Fire Department Date: July 28 Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Early Bird Fee (through April 1): $30/ camper Fee (after April 1): $40/camper Local Hero Camp: Police Officer This camp will give campers insight on what it is like to be a police officer/ detective! Campers will enjoy handson experience solving mock cases and learn more about the tools used in everyday police work. Date: July 30 Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Early Bird Fee (through April 1): $30/ camper Fee (after April 1): $40/camper
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SHOWCASE
Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite Is Coming To Brunswick Little Theatre
A Three-Act Play Featuring Three Different Couples’ Stories In the Same Hotel Suite STORY BY LISA STITES
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runswick Little Theatre brings Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” to the stage this month. The three-act play is set in Suite 719 of New York City’s Plaza Hotel, though each act has a different set of characters.
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nerves, and her parents must convince her to come out while guests are awaiting downstairs. Slapstick humor ensues. Are they successful? No spoilers here - tickets are on sale now. Veteran actress Rasa Love takes on the role as director for this show, leading a cast of local actors in this classic Simon play, which was recently revived for Broadway by Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. Show times at Brunswick Little Theatre are 7:30 pm March 19-21 and March 2628, and 3 pm on March 22 and 29. Tickets are $20/ adults and $12/student with ID, and are available online at www.brunswicklittletheatre.com or at Rickey Evans Gallery in Southport. The theatre is located at 8068 River Road SE, Southport. BLT is a non-profit organization and has been putting on a variety of community theater productions for more than 35 years.
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FITNESS
Two Steps To Better Fitness Goals Focus On The Things You Can Control
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ocusing on the outcome distracts us from the things we can actually control, the daily behaviors. If you want to achieve more, you need to set the right kinds of goals.
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Let me explain. Suppose I ask you what your fitness or health goal is. Most of you would say something related to losing a certain number of pounds, or fitting into a certain pant size, achieving a desired blood sugar number, or completing a running race. All of these are worthy goals, but they are all outcome goals. Outcome goals are ultimately things that are out of our control. When we focus solely on that goal, we lose sight of the things we do have control over, the things that can get us to our outcome goal, our behaviors. Setting the right kinds of goals, will exponentially increase your odds of succeeding. Below is a 2-step process to help you turn bad goals into good ones. And good goals equal great results!
Turn Outcome Goals into Behavior Goals First let’s get more specific about the difference between an Outcome Goal and a Behavior Goal. An Outcome Goal is something you want to happen, such as losing a certain amount of weight. A Behavior Goal is something you would do to move toward the desired outcome, such as eating smaller portions of balanced meals, or exercising daily. There is nothing wrong with wanting an outcome like a lower body weight, but we often can’t control the outcome because so many factors can affect it. Behavior goals, however, allow us to focus on the things we can control…the actions, not the end results. Here is an example of what turning an Outcome Goal into Behavior Goals might look like. Let’s say you want your outcome to be losing 20 pounds. In order to achieve this outcome, you will need to implement certain behaviors like regular exercise, controlling calorie intake, managing stress, and improving sleep. Turning these behaviors into goals might look like the following: • Behavior Goal #1 – add exercise
into your daily routine four days each week • Behavior Goal #2 – add a protein source and fruit/vegetable to each meal • Behavior Goal #3 – add a 5-minute break each day for breathing exercises • Behavior Goal #4 – add a repeatable nightly wind down routine for bed You may implement all the above Behavior Goals at once, or you can gradually add the behaviors in one at a time after you have mastered working each one into your routine. For example, you may spend two weeks on Behavior Goal #1 before adding in Behavior Goal #2. Then maybe you spend three weeks with a combination of the first two goals before adding in the third goal, and so on. Everyone is different, you don’t have to force yourself into a set plan. The important part is you feel successful and confident with each goal and you build upon these success to keep moving forward.
Turn Stop Goals into Do Goals A Stop Goal is something you don’t want, something that pushes you away from your current pain. For instance, you would say something like “I don’t want to feel out of shape” or “I don’t want my knees to hurt”. A Do Goal is something you want, something that moves you towards a better more desired outcome. Here you would say something like “I want to feel confident and strong” or “I want to live without pain”. So why are Do Goals better than Stop Goals? From a psychological perspective Stop Goals are counterproductive, because when you tell someone to stop something it almost guarantees they will want to keep doing it. Even if it is something you are telling yourself. Plus, whenever you are focused on a Stop Goal, it
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FITNESS reinforces the feeling of failure when you slip up and do the thing you should be stopping. And when you feel like you failed, it makes it more challenging to stay the course and get back on track. A Do Goal on the other hand will give you something to focus on doing instead of the old habit you are trying to stop. And every time you stick to a Do Goal, you feel better, successful, and inspired to keep moving forward. Implementing Do Goals instead of Stop Goals might look like “eating more cut up fruits and vegetables” instead of “no junk food”. Or instead of “no soda” focus on “drinking a glass of water with each meal”. Or instead of “no sitting and watching TV” try “I will take a walk after dinner”. If you notice, you are suggesting basically the same thing, but you are being more specific about doing the positive. And you should absolutely pay attention to this. Every time you do something that moves you forward, you
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BIZ Q&A Ace Is The Place
A Leland Staple Opens A New Store In Southport STORY AND PHOTOS BY KASS FINCHER
Husband and wife team Shannon and Landon Barker, owners of the Leland Ace Hardware, recently opened a second location in Southport. We spoke to Landon about both locations and what it’s like being “the helpful hardware folks.” 1. You just opened in Southport; how long have you been open in Leland? Where do you and Shannon live?
Shannon and I opened up Leland Ace Hardware January 2, 2011 So this is our 9th year running the store. We live right in downtown Wilmington so we love that we can go right over the bridge and be at both stores.
2. How is business going for both locations? How many employees are at each? We are still in the early stages for Southport but we feel so far so good. Currently we have 10 employees in Leland and 6 in Southport. A few of our staff members will go between stores.
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3. I understand these are franchises; can you explain a bit about how that works? How does the parent company support your operation?
Ace Hardware is a franchise but it is also a cooperative. Ace retailers are the owners of the corporation and can customize offerings based on customer needs. Owners reap the benefits of a global brand with collective buying power with independent ownership. Retailers pay no royalty fees and a portion of the profits get distributed back to them each year.
4. We all love a good hardware store and Ace is the place “with the helpful hardware folks.” I love how they changed the slogan to include us ladies. How would you describe Ace’s approach to helping their customers?
Ace knows that our customers have a choice and they come to our stores to get the help they need on our products and projects. We want to get you everything you need to get your project done so we try to ask you questions so you can walk
out with everything you need. If we don’t have it, we want to get you to the right place that does. Shannon and I have a slogan we put on our shirts that says “Going the Extra Mile” -something we strive to have our staff do for each customer walking in the door. 5. What is your background;
is this a new industry for you?
Shannon has been in the hardware business since he was 22 years old; this is his expertise. He helped start the store in Leland for the previous owner - BAME ACE HARDWARE - back in 1999. I have grown up in the residential construction business my whole life so my knowledge of building goes hand in hand with home improvement 6. Do you have plans to be
involved in any community events or causes in either location? Yes, with having two kids of our own we are very active in our community schools. We are booster club members for local sports. We support our Chambers as well and sponsor events that give back to our community. We are proud of both our locations and we want to give back.
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7. Spring is here and we all love to get into the gardening mode when the weather turns nice. Do you have any advice for sprucing up our yards? Any particular products you recommend?
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SHOWCASE Comedy And Classical Music At The LCAC Leland Cultural Arts Center Features Funny Men And A Piano/Cello Duet In March VINNIE MARKOWSKI & SCOTT BAKER, FRI, MARCH 20, 7 – 9 PM
Brace yourself for extreme laughter with the quickest thinkers in comedy! Don’t just see the show, but BE the show!
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Enjoy a matinee performance with these international concert musicians. They will bring classic Beethoven, Gershwin, and more to life, as only this pianist and cellist can. Tickets are $10 for each show and are available at the Leland Cultural Arts Center or at townofleland.com (follow link for the LCAC events)
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March
CALENDAR
MARCH 7
Eagles Island Community Rowing
Visit with members and lend a hand on this planned day of work, 9-11 am at the Riverwalk in Belville.
MARCH 9
Health Hacks - Brunswick Wellness Coalition
Health Hacks is a cooking demonstration for attendees to learn to cook a healthy meal and then taste what they prepare. Held from 6-7 pm at the WWAY Event Center, 1224 Magnolia Village Way in Leland. Sponsored by the Brunswick Wellness Coalition.
MARCH 10
Healthy Conversations With New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Join representatives of NHRMC to discuss March’s topic: Colorectal Cancer Awareness. Learn about the importance of tending to your digestive health, including improvements to the colonoscopy prep process and new treatments for polyps and other bowel conditions. Event runs 5:30-8:30 pm at The Brunswick Center at Leland, 121 Town Hall Dr. RSVP at nhrmc.org/healthyconversations or by call (910) 667-3414
MARCH 10
DAR meeting
The Brunswick Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet in the BEMC meeting room. Local historian Gwen Causey will lead a discussion on the women’s suffrage movement in Brunswick County. Guests are welcome. The cost is $10, which includes lunch. The Brunswick Town Chapter has more than 160 members, several of whom descend from Patriots who lived in Brunswick County while fighting for our country’s independence. For more information on the organization, contact Regent Pat Gooding, pgooding2018@gmail.com or Registrar Jane Johnson, jjatbhi@bellsouth.com. Chapter information is also available http://darbrunswicktownchapter.blogspot.com/
MARCH 13
North Brunswick Newcomers Club
This month, the Club welcomes two
speakers — Rachel Rhine, Manager of Operations for the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society at the Latimer House, and Alison Baringer English, Executive Director of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Refreshments and networking is at 9:30 am, followed by the speakers’ discussions at 10 am. 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 and meets on the second Friday of each month from September through June at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland.
MARCH 14
North Brunswick Business Expo
Come see what your local North Brunswick businesses have to offer, including Leland Magazine (Live Oak Media). The Expo is held at the Leland Cultural Arts Center and the WWAY Event Center, 1212 and 1224 Magnolia Way, Leland. Admission is free, and the Expo runs from 10 am to 3 pm.The event will also feature treats from an area food truck, a medication drop off and a shred truck for residents.
MARCH 14
Spring Bike Run - Hitting the Road for Our Veterans (BSL)
Registration for this annual bike run begins at 9 am at 1 Leeds Road, Boiling Spring Lakes. There will be door prizes, raffles, a 50/50 and trophies. The cost is $20/player and $10/passenger, and includes a rider appreciation lunch. All proceeds will benefit the VFW Post 10400 Post Relief Fund. For more information contact BSL Special Events at BSLSpecialEvents@gmail.com or 910-477-3401
MARCH 19
Fighting with Style - Fundraiser and Fashion Show
The Klassy Divas hold an annual fundraiser for Relay for Life by celebrating local cancer survivors and caregivers. Tickets are $30, and are available at Klassy Consignment (910-457-0402). The evening also includes an auction, door prizes and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Doors open at 7 pm at the Southport Community Building.
MARCH 21
Bark in the Park
Dogs and their human companions are invited to this event, co-sponsored by
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Capeside Animal Hospital and Furever Friends Animal Rescue, which includes a free rabies clinic (for Leland residents). Dogs will be available for adoption as well. The event is at Founders Park, 102 Town Hall Drive, from 10 am to noon.
MARCH 28
Youth Arts Day - Leland Cultural Arts Center
The 6th Annual Youth Arts Day features arts activities for children of all ages, and live entertainment, from Mr. Scooter and the United States International Ballet, along with art exhibits from Brunswick County youth artists. The Arts Day runs from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
MARCH 28-29
Sing! Sing! Sing! — Sea Notes in Concert
The local choral group performs Sing! Sing! Sing!, with selections including spiritual/ballads, songs from the Sinatra era, and songs from stage and screen. Concerts are at 3 pm both days. Concerts are always free to the public, but donations to this nonprofit organization are accepted. For more information visit www.sea-notes. com.
APRIL 2
Artist Reception - Leland Cultural Arts Center
Celebrate the works of artists Janette K. Hooper and Lincoln Morris at the opening of their exhibits at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The reception is from 6-8 pm.
APRIL 4
Spring Into Health 5K and 1 mile
Wind your way through downtown Southport, starting and ending at the backside of Dosher Memorial Hospital (924 N. Howe St). Health providers and professionals will also be available before and after the race with education materials and giveaways. The 5K is a timed event. Morning stretch is at 8:30 am and the race steps off at 9 am. The cost is $25. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Southport/BWCSpringIntoHealth for more info.
APRIL 4
Community Baby Shower — Novant Health-Brunswick Medical Center
The event features local organizations that will provide information on child safety,
breastfeeding, car seat safety checks and more. Donations of items such as diapers, clothing, toys and toiletries will be handed out. This event is free and open to new and expectant mothers. The shower will be held at the Medical Center, 240 Hospital Drive, Bolivia.
Live Music and Entertainment Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington
March 3-5 — The Color Purple - This revival earned a Tony in 2016, and features a score of jazz, blues, gospel and ragtime. March 8 — The Snow Queen - City Ballet performs this Hans Christian Anderson tale, the same story which inspired “Frozen.” March 14 — Banquet of Baroque - The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will feature the works of Handel and Bach, as well as French and Italian composers. March 18 — Cirque Eloize - This cirque show centers around the happenings and characters of an art deco hotel. March 21 — An American in Paris - The classic Gershwin musical tells the tale of an American veteran in post-war Paris and courts a Parisian shop girl. Songs include “I Got Rhythm” and “S Wonderful.” March 24-26 — Cats - The record-breaking Andrew Lloyd Weber musical comes to Wilmington. March 29 — Azalea Pops - The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra (WSO) presents the premiere of a new work commissioned by the NC Azalea Festival and composed by WSO conductor Dr. Steven Errante. The concert program will also include Fauré’s Pavane, music from “Cats”, Suite from “Downton Abbey,” Satchmo! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, the William Tell Overture by Rossini, Overture to “Candide,” and Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance. April 8 — ChangMu Dance Company - The troupe’s repertoire is based in traditional Korean dance, including shaman dance, Buddhist dance, folk dance, and court dance, and also incorporates new, creative artistic interpretations. April 13 — Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles This tribute show includes all the favorites
calendar from the Beatles’ early days. April 21-22 — Riverdance - Reinvented, this show still brings a passion for Irish and international dance to the stage. April 28 — The Bachelor Live on Stage - Former stars of the reality romance series play host as one local eligible bachelor introduced to local ladies. Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for tickets.
alive. March 28-29 — Sea Notes concert - The local choral group performs Sing! Sing! Sing!, with selections including spiritual/ballads, songs from the Sinatra era, and songs from stage and screen. Show time is 3 pm both days. Check https://www.brunswickcc.edu/ odell-williamson-auditorium/ for ticket information.
Leland Cultural Arts Center
The Amuzu Theatre
March 20 — Comedians Vinnie Markowski & Scott Baker March 22 — Pianist Barry Salwen and Cellist Ellie Way perform Beethoven, Gershwin and more on the Leland stage. Tickets are $10 for this afternoon performance, 3-4:30 pm.
March 27-29, April 2-5 — Singers’ Carousel Show at the Amuzu Theate - Enjoy the sounds of spring from local singers and musicians. Tickets are available at the Ricky Evans Gallery, 910-457-1129, and Color Me Carolina, 910-933-4531.
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Odell Williamson Auditorium Brunswick Community College
March 8 — Brooks Williams - The guitarist, singer and songwriter performs at the Events Center as part of the listen Up Brunswick County series. March 20 — The Kingston Trio - The renowned trio is keeping the folk vibe
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Brunswick Little Theatre
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March 19-22 and March 26-29 — Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite - The three-act play tells the story of different characters, all set in Suite 719 of New York City’s Plaza Hotel, directed by Rasa Love. Show times are 7:30 pm for the evening dates and 3 pm for the Saturday matinees. Tickets are $20/adults
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March 13 — Scotty McCreery March 15 — Stephen Marley Acoustic March 28, 29 — Dark Star Orchestra April 14 — The Revivalists April 20 — Toots and the Maytals April 21 — Theory of a Deadman April 23 — The Head and the Heart April 26 — KT Tunstall Check https://www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com for ticket information.
The Joyce
8951 Ocean Hwy E (U.S. 17), Leland March 21 — Hood’s Creek, 7:30 pm 1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland March 20 — Bad Habit, 8 pm
Bridgewater Wines
1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland March 15 — St. Patrick’s Day Tasting, with wine tips, hand-outs and photo props, 1-4 pm.
Ongoing Events
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Riverwalk Farmers Market
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Fridays and Saturdays 11 am - 6 pm; Sundays 11 am - 4 pm
March 17 — It’s St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Pub! March 21 — Miles Atlas 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland March 7 — 2nd Anniversary party, with live music, giveaways, and food and drink specials.
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Upcycling and Spring into DIY
Leland hosts sessions on upcycling and seasonal DIY projects. The current schedule includes Bottle Cap Pineapples on March 11, Burlap Wreaths on March 25
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and Tin Can Creations on April 1, at Town Hall. Call 910-408-3092 or email recreation@townofleland.com for more inforShuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar mation.
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Newcomer Tour & Information Session - Novant Health
If you’re new to the area or just want to find out more about local healthcare options, tour Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, 3 pm every third Tuesday of the month, 240 Hospital Drive, Bolivia.
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Find them on Facebook — daily events and happenings, good food and cold beer.
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Sensory Saturday (dim lights, low volume) and other programs. Call 910-4775151 our check the Museum’s calendar at https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport. com/calendar/ for more information.
Art League of Leland (ALL) The group welcomes artists of all kinds and meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
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NC Maritime Museums - Southport
Leland Cultural Arts Center
Free live trivia on Tuesdays until April 28 — register to win a Smart TV. Check Facebook for menu specials and events.
World Tavern Poker on Tuesday nights through all of 2020. Check Facebook for details on food and drink specials.
Local’s Tavern
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Music bingo on Wednesdays. Specials advertised on Facebook.
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Monday night is game night, starting at 5 pm Tuesday Trivia is at at 6:30 pm, and Wine Down Wednesdays get started at 5 pm
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Handcrafted Pottery COFFEE JUST TASTES BETTER IN A HAND-MADE MUG
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March 28: Southport Day of Service
he 4th Annual Southport Day of Service highlights Southport’s selfless volunteer spirit. The City of Southport Beautification Committee is partnering with Trinity United Methodist Church, the Southport Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Southport citizens have a lot of pride in their town, and with an all-out community effort, the possibilities for success are limitless. Anyone interested is encouraged to participate. Volunteers will gather at Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash Street, at 8 a.m., for registration, group assignment and breakfast. Upon completion of projects, lunch will be offered to all helpers. More information online at www.southportnc.org/southport-day-of-service or by calling Randy at (910) 457-7927.
City of Southport Department of Tourism
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Photo By Teresa McLamb
More than sixty members of Brunswick Town Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution wore red to the February meeting to commemorate Heart Month. The Chapter’s effort supports the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. The Association’s 2020 slogan is Go Red for Women®. Youth in the Brunswick County 4-H in cooperation with the NC Association of County Commissioners participated in YouthVoice, a program in which youth learn about the commissioners’ job and the challengers of good governance.
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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
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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
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 Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican
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JADE GARDEN
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
1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO Waterford Leland, 910-399-6739 American seafood, signature dishes, hand cut fish, steaks and chicken, freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
DUNKIN DONUTS 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
EMPIRE DELI AND BAGEL 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
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
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE 1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
SHIRLEY’S DINER
SUBWAY 103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
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
JERSEY MIKE’S 2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
JIMMY JOHN’S 503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
LATITUDES Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Floribbean, fresh fish, sauces, tropical themed appetizers, and frozen drinks
LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
PELICANS SNO BALLS 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-609-3646
PIZZA HUT 112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA 1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001 Pizza, Italian, Bar
PORT CITY JAVA 511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.
Try the delicious shrimp chow mein from YUMMI YUMMI located at: 112 Village Rd NE · In Clairmont shopping center, Leland
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND 1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
WAFFLE HOUSE 111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
WOK AND ROLL
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
YUMMI YUMMI
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q
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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WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
AZALEA FESTIVAL POPS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTH CAROLINA AZALEA FESTIVAL Concert sponsored by Bob King Autohaus and Davis Community
MARCH 29, 2020 • 5PM Wilson Center CFCC
(910) 362-7999 | WilmingtonSymphony.org Tickets as low as $25
WORLD PREMIERE OF AZALEA SUITE
Azalea Suite, composed by WSO conductor Dr. Steven Errante, is commissioned by the North Carolina Azalea Festival.
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