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Jan Morgan-Swegle Lisa P. Stites

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eland Magazine is entering its fifth year serving the growing north Brunswick County area! We can hardly believe the growth we’ve seen and look forward to seeing it continue and riding that wave into the future as YOUR community magazine.

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his month’s cover photo was captured at Bloomin’ Crazy Nursery & More at 47 Waterford Business Center Way. If you’ve not discovered this local treasure, we hope you’ll make a trip out to visit and see all they have to offer. We had a blast walking around and planning our future backyard projects.

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lso in this issue, we are joined by a new writer, Jan Morgan-Swegle of Compass Pointe. Jan is going to be touring regional wineries and reporting back on what she finds. She began close to home with Brunswick County’s own Silver Coast Winery.

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Backyard Wine Tour Silver Coast Winery Is Just A Day Trip Away STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE

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here’s nothing like relaxing with a good glass of wine after a long day. It’s even better if you can do it in a small town near the beauty of the Cape Fear River. Now that summer is behind us and the days are getting cooler, it’s a good time to get out and explore the sites around us. You don’t have to go far—you can start in Southport, a beautiful, historic town located on the Cape Fear River just two miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

Southport really does have something for everyone. Peaceful sail boats and sleek power boats share the water. Kids enjoy the maritime museum or play on the swings in Waterfront Park on Bay Street and adults look for a place to have a drink and enjoy the day. One of the “go to” places in Southport is Silver Coast Winery Tasting and Taproom, located at 105 A South Howe Street.

Silver Coast Wineries has been operating for 11 years. It was the first to open in Brunswick County and remains the only winery in Brunswick County that makes its own wine.

Silver Coast relies on five or six core grape varietals to produce the wines it sells. “We try to use local grapes from growers that are less than 4 hours away from this area,” Owner Maryann Azzato explained. “Yadkin Valley offers us grapes including whites like Chardonnay, and

Viognier and reds like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.” While this region is typically known for offering sweet wines from grapes like Muscadine, Silver Coast offers wines that are dry and crisp.

“Making wine is like cooking,” said Dana Keeler, Silver Coast’s resident winemaker.

“You can have two different chefs making the same thing, working with the same materials and ingredients, but the finished product will taste different because each chef brings their own personal style and experience to the dish.

“People who are drinking wine in this area are in transition,” Keeler said. “They used to want sweet wine. Like when you would go into a restaurant and order iced tea. Typically, you would get sweet tea.

Now, if you order iced tea, the server will clarify what type of tea you want. Due to a lot of factors, one being the unavailability of some types of grapes due to the late

Dana Keeler, Silver oast’s resident wine maker

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frost that hit the Yadkin Valley area, people are changing and adapting to a different taste in wine. Less sweet, but bold.

ernet Sauvignon.

“This type to have three things; of red wine can take up balance, respect for the fruit, and harmony.” to 2 years of aging once it is developed,” “ P e o A z z a ple love our to said.

--Dana Keeler, Winemaker, Silver Coast Chardonnay.

W h e n We have two presentWinery types—first, ed, the from grapes “Cab” has aged in staina deep less steel and burgundy second, from grapes aged in American color and a musty odor. Among others, Oak barrels. The Chardonnay that comes they also offer a Merlot, a Touriga with a from stainless steel is going to have a deep plum and berry flavor, and a light, clean, light taste of green apples. Stainless fruity red blend. steel aging gives you a true expression of “This is the second of three Silver Coast the Chardonnay grape,” he said. “The Winery locations” David Thorp said.

Chardonnay that comes from American Thorp is General Manager at Silver Coast Oak will have hints of ripe red apple made Winery Tasting and Taproom in Southmore comport. “The plex from flaoriginal vors from the location in Ocean Isle oak barrel.

It’s going to is a winery taste good but and the production muted. It’s all center and about what has a more style of wine formal feel. you like.”

It’s a destination winSilver Coast ery, somealso offers an where to engaging Cab-

“When I make wine, the finished product has

have anniversary or rehearsal dinners; whereas the Southport location caters to tourists and walkins.

“Silver Coast in Southport offers more than wine, you can get beer from local breweries and craft beers here, too.

We’ve found that beer and wine sales are about equal, we think because of the variety of each that we offer,” Thorp said.

“We source from all over North Carolina for craft beers. We have Edward Teach and a selection from Bill’s Brewery in Wilmington, Salty Turtle Beer Company from Surf City and Tobacco Wood from Oxford, North Carolina.

We even have craft sodas for kids!

“It’s the same with artwork,” Thorp continued. “The Ocean Isle location has an art gallery with beautiful and unusual paintings done by local artists. The Southport location has a more whimsical

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feel. We have paintings too, but you can also find things like salt water fish made from balsa wood that are hand painted and stained by a Southport resident and artist.”

The Southport location offers a catered Oktoberfest Celebration with German-style food like “brotchen” a German roll with a soft center, music and beer or wine. “It’s always a well-attended event,”

Thorp said. “We social distance with 20 people at a time and have indoor and outdoor seating.

This year’s event will be held on October 2 and 3. We even do a Bastille Day celebration in July.”

Having a local, friendly feeling is very important to Azzato.

“Anytime we introduce a new wine, area residents enter a competition to design the label,” she said. “People are very creative.”

Residents of Brunswick County and the surrounding areas are not the only ones who love the wines offered by Silver Coast.“Silver Coast wines have been the recipient of over 400 national and international awards,” Azzato said. “Several of our wines have won ‘double gold,’ meaning that each judge on the competition panel ranked and voted our wine as achieving gold standard status.”

So, if you are looking for a day trip to enjoy a glass of wine or two, take a drive to Silver Coast Winery. There’s the Winery and Distribution Center at 6680 Barbeque Road in Ocean Isle

Beach, the Taproom at 105 A South Howe Street in Southport, and a more retail oriented location known as Marker 1, at 9869-1 Ocean Highway West in Carolina Shores. They have wine tastings and a gift shop but if you have a sense of adventure, try this location. They also change things up a bit with olive oil and vinegar tastings, and they even experiment with ice cream and various oils. Stop in to see what they are mixing up for their next event.

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Festive Autumn Fun Local Events Celebrate the Season

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all events are back! Whether it’s celebrating the season itself or special spooky Halloween fun, October is bringing fun along with the earlier evenings and cooler temperatures. So maybe put on a long- sleeve shirt, and dare we suggest a blanket for the evenings, and go find some family fun.

Belville Fall Fest

Belville is welcoming fall in the traditional North Carolina way, with a Fall Festival.

The event at Belville’s Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road (across from Belville Elementary School), on Saturday, Oct. 2 will run from 10 am to 4pm and feature entertainment from No Sleeves Magic and bouncy houses for the children. Seaview Crab Company, a staple of the Riverwalk’s farmers market, will be on hand with shrimp and crab cakes and will be joined by Trolley Stop Hot Dogs and Snowie of the Carolina’s shaved ice.

More than 20 vendors will be on site offering crafts and more.

Live at the Park

Get ready to dance; concerts in the park are back! Concerts start at 6:30 pm and will feature local food trucks on site. This free event will be held in Founders Park, 113 Town Hall Drive.

Bands and dates for Live at the Park are: • Oct 7: ACE Party Band • Oct 28: The Tonez

Movies in the Park

Founders Park also plays host to three family-friendly movies this fall. Movies begin at sunset. Pets and alcohol are not allowed, but bring your own chairs and blankets.

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Belville Outdoor Movie Night

Gather the family in Riverwalk Park on October 23 at 7 pm for a showing of the classic Beetlejuice. Food trucks will be available.

Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat Drive Thru

This year on October 28 from 6-9 pm the

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department hosts its second Drive Thru Trunk or Treat at the Government Complex in Bolivia. Participants will enter through the north entrance closest to Midway road and proceed to a staging area while they remain in their vehicles and receive candy through the window from various law enforcement officers, county employees and community partners. They will then proceed around the loop to see cars decorated to show support for our citizens.

This event is going to require lots and lots of candy! If you are willing and able to donate any unopened bags of candy or gift cards for us to purchase it on your behalf then please contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office IMPACT team below: Deputy Bo Geiger 910-398-1243 or Deputy Willie McRae 910-363-6393

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Tickets for Boo Ball are $15 and are available online (www.townofleland.com) or in-person at the LCAC. Tickets will be on sale until October 28 at 9 PM pending the event has not been sold out.

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BIZ Q&A

Effective Messaging Pioneer Strategies Celebrates 20 Years STORY BY JEFFREY STITES PHOTOS CONBTRIBUTED

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unning the day to day operations of a small business is quite a bit of work in itself, but to be as successful as possible business owners have to also communicate who they are, what they do and why customers should support their enterprise. Reaching out to a professional to help can be key in navigating the crowded communication environment in which we live, and Pioneer Strategies has been helping with just that for 20 years now. We spoke to Pioneer Strategies President and Founder Frank Williams about why outs help can be important and what his business brings to the table.

Please tell us a little about what Pioneer Strategies does and your background as founder and president.

In a nutshell, we help our clients tell their story to the people they need to reach. This begins with communication planning to make sure we get it right and includes traditional PR, website design, social media management, content creation, digital advertising and web videos,

to name a few services. In terms of my background, I earned a Communication degree from N.C. State (a fact that may have surprised many of my classmates at North Brunswick High School, as I was a computer science major when I enrolled at NCSU). I developed a passion for public relations through helping promote Theta Chi Fraternity and other campus organizations while I was a student, and I worked with my first freelance PR client in 1993, just a few months after I completed my degree.

You began the business in Raleigh.

What precipitated the move back to your native Brunswick County?

I started the business in Raleigh because that’s where I stayed for a few years after graduating from NCSU. By the mid2000s I had picked up a couple of clients in Brunswick County and was beginning to feel a desire to move back to southeastern North Carolina. That decision was solidified when my Mom passed away in 2007. My father, sister, and other extended family members still live in the area.

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are useful to your clients?

While we do work with clients throughout North Carolina and in other states, my perspective as a Brunswick County native is helpful to local clients because I understand the County’s culture and business community, I know what it was like 25 years ago, and I’ve seen how it has changed over time. This gives me a unique understanding of the communication environment in Brunswick County.

How has Pioneer Strategies grown over the last two decades?

We do not have a big in-house staff, nor do we want one; I prefer to be lean and nimble. We do have two full-time employees in addition to me, and we also partner with a number of other businesses and freelancers whose skills complement our own. In terms of growth over the past 20 years, we started with a very limited scope of services and have grown into a full-service PR firm. Additionally, we have grown from serving clients in a very limited geographic area (initially Raleigh, with the later addition of Brunswick County) to working with clients as far away as Georgia and Montana. Additionally, in 2019 we launched a sister company, Pioneer Specialties, which provides clients with branded promotional products.

How has the business communications environment changed?

When I formed Pioneer Strategies, the Internet was in its infancy and social media was not yet a factor. Technology has fueled rapid, transformative changes in the communications environment. The news cycle is no longer defined by the 6:00 news or the print newspaper’s deadline; it is instantaneous. Social media has enabled the rapid, widespread dissemination of both information and misinformation, and businesses need to know what is being said about them online. With so many new communication channels, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. Most people turn to their smartphone when they need information about a product or service. Technology has and will continue to drive changes to the communication environment.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced in your 20 years in business? How was it overcome?

Pioneer Strategies was incorporated on a date that is infamous for reasons unrelated to our business: September 11, 2001. I turned in the incorporation papers on September 6, and we were officially incorporated on 9/11. I don’t think a young, under-funded entrepreneur could have picked a worse time to go out on my own, and when the world came to a halt in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I had serious reservations about whether I would be able to survive the next few months. Thankfully, we landed a large client who contracted for a significant portion of our time over the next year. The stability provided by that large client, combined with hard work and persistence, helped us overcome those challenges.

What is the advantage to hiring a third party such as Pioneer Strategies to help craft a message?

Business owners and organizational leaders are busy people. They are often bogged down in the weeds of managing their organizations that they cannot see the forest because of the trees. A qualified, professional communication organization provides an objective perspective. We can take a step back and look at the big picture, and we can put ourselves in the shoes of your clients and other key stakeholders. We also strive to ensure that every communication and marketing activity is designed to help you achieve a larger business goal.

What do you see as the biggest pitfalls involved in a small business managing its own social media?

How can you help?

First and foremost, most small business owners are simply too busy to effectively manage their own social media on a consistent basis. Additionally, social media is becoming an increasingly visual medium, and many businesses do not have the in-house skills or software to create quality graphics and web videos.

Finally, we all think our own message is the most important message ever. An

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BIZ Q&A objective third party can help you discern which messages are likely to be effective and which are not. We have the objective perspective and in-house design and web video production skills to help you maximize your social media presence.

How important is messaging and branding for a small business, particularly a new one?

You only get one chance to make a first impression. I’ve heard it said that if your branding is done well, people naturally assume you do other things well. Conversely, if your branding is poorly done... well, you get the idea. A sharp, professional brand will help you create a first impression that establishes credibility from the outset.

What have you learned as an entrepreneur that you’d most like to pass along to others heading down that path?

Managing a business is about so much more than being an expert in your field. If you’re a world-class auto mechanic and are thinking about opening up your own shop, you’ll suddenly need to know about things like accounting, bookkeeping, taxes, marketing, advertising, customer service, human resources, and more. Being an entre-

preneur is not for the faint of heart, and it requires a special level of persistence and commitment to a larger vision.

How has the pandemic and the associated challenges affected your business? What lessons have you learned from all this?

We had a brand-new employee who was suddenly working from home with less than a month on the job. Like other businesses, we were forced to adapt to virtual communication and project management.

We’ve made sales calls and held client meetings over Zoom. Everyone on our team has learned how to effectively work from home when needed. While the pandemic brought obvious challenges, we’ve worked to adapt and turn those challenges into long-range improvements in how we do business. We’ve also worked to help our clients navigate the chaotic communication environment created by COVID.

What are your goals for Pioneer Strategies moving forward?

We have a great team in place, and one of my highest priorities as a leader is developing our team to ensure that we are the best we can possibly be. Our recently updated mission statement is “Building

Success through Effective Communication.” This mission statement clearly defines our highest priority: helping each of our clients use effective communication to achieve THEIR goals.

In a broader sense, how do you see Brunswick County changing over the next decade or two?

the area, we are beginning to see more working families move into the County. I expect this trend to continue, and I anticipate that our County’s business community will continue to grow and diversify over the next two decades.

Brunswick County has obviously experienced explosive growth over the past two decades. While much of that growth has been driven by retirees relocating to

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ant to explore the future path of the Gullah-Geechee Heritage Corridor? If you have a bicycle and the stamina for a 16-mile round trip, this event is for you! The first annual Brunswick Heritage Riverside Ride will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23. This event is a 16-mile bike ride along northern Brunswick County’s Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor from Phoenix Park in Navassa to Brunswick Riverwalk Park in Belville, and back.

Kept alive by descendants of African slaves brought here to work on coastal rice and cotton plantations, Gullah-Geechee culture played a significant role in development of the area’s arts and crafts, music, food, language and religious observances.

There is no cost to participate in theHeritage Riverside Ride, but t-shirts are available for purchase for $12. Each participant must register individually.

Various age groups and experienced levels of cyclists are welcome to participate in this ride but must be able to ride 16 miles at a casual pace. Helmets are required and cyclists should give their bicycle a thorough safety inspection prior to the event.

Check-in is from 6:45 am to 7:15 am at the Phoenix Park, and cyclists will depart at 7:30 am. There is a 15-20 minute break at Brunswick Riverwalk Park before beginning the return half of the ride.

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Music For Your Eyes Stained Glass Artist Virginia Hamill STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

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lass has been around for centuries. There is evidence of that with natural glass-like obsidian, otherwise known as black volcanic glass.

Museums are filled with these pieces that were generally used for hunting, decoration, and tools dating back to 3500 BC. Glass has evolved greatly from natural forms into being manufactured for many other uses including construction, storage, and art. Stained glass has also been around in the United States for centuries. The dance between sunlight and color has always been a fascination for artists. The different prisms and dancing hues in relationship to how much or how little light goes through glass is a miracle. Colored glass changed our perceptions because we look through the color veiling our eyes from what is natural.

“I began making Stained Glass because of its beauty. I especially love it in a place where the light changes it’s look almost continuously. Stained Glass is music for your eyes,” explained Virginia Hamill, a stained glass artist from St. James. “I have always been creative and have dabbled in many, many art forms. I have enjoyed them all to some extent, but nothing as much as Stained Glass. I am always trying to improve my skills; shooting for perfection while delighting in what I do achieve.” And she does that very well. Her stained glass pieces are beautiful, unique, and very well made.

Her large transom windows are especially breathtaking.

Growing up in New Jersey and Greensboro, North Carolina, Hamill and her husband moved to the Southport area to be close to the ocean.

“We love the ocean,” she said. “We always wanted to live on the coast, and we chose North Carolina because we fell in love with this state after many visits to our daughter.” After spending many years working in sales jobs, but always being creative, Hamill found a passion in retirement for creating art with glass. “All my working career has been in sales, of one kind or another,” said Hamill. “I retired after completing nearly 25 years as a Real Estate Broker in New Jersey. At one point we lived close to an art glass gallery. I ended

up taking classes in Stained Glass and thus began my love affair with glass,” she said. “The training I received from a woman who ran a glass gallery inspired me greatly. She was very accomplished and generous in imparting some of her knowledge to me.”

According to Hamill, a lot of time goes into each piece that she creates.

“Although Stained Glass is a lengthy process; cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, cleaning, waxing and framing, the beauty of the finished product is well worth the effort and tremendously rewarding,” she said. “The most challenging aspect of creating a really

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lovely stained glass piece is choosing the perfect pieces of glass. I choose ones that will assist me in conveying the feeling I want others to experience when looking at the completed piece.”

so I can create fused glass which I feel will be a nice addition to some of my stained glass work,” she said. “Presently I am creating a pattern, from which I intend to make two transom windows for our family room.”

Hamill is continually learning new techniques and designing new glass pieces. She is also in the process of buying a kiln so she can make other kinds of glass art. “I am buying a kiln

Many artists will tell you that they have their favorite pieces, but keeping everything they create would fill a house or more. Getting a piece of art directly from an artist is truly special because most would only gift you something they love themselves.

“There are pieces that are my favorites but since I often sell or gift these items, I presently own only a few,” said Hamill. “I do photograph every item that I make just in case I want to refer to it or someone wants to see my work.”

“I enjoy creating Stained Glass very much and feel so very grateful for the opportunity to do so,” said Hamill.

“I’m inspired every day, sometimes by artistic ability I see in someone else. Art surrounds us, we just have to take it in and appreciate it.”

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others of military service members have some new support from the newly chartered Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America Chapter NC16. This new Chapter, based in Southport, will serve entire the Cape Fear region, including Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties.

Blue Star Mothers of America was founded in 1942 in Flint, Michigan.

The organization’s mission is to provide support for active-duty military personnel, veterans and Gold Star families; promote patriotism; assist veterans organizations; and assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong. Blue Star Mothers of America is a 501(c)3 charity organization that is overseen by Congress.

Blue Star Mothers of America members are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, Guard or Reserves, or children who are veterans. These mothers support each other and their children while focusing on their mission every single day and promise to never forsake our troops, our Veterans or the families

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of our Fallen Heroes. They also welcome associate members which can be anyone that would like to help fulfill their mission. Currently, there are more than 6,000 members from over 200 Chapters throughout the nation.

“We received our charter July 26, 2021,” said Kim Dionisio, President of the newly-formed chapter. “Our membership is growing rapidly and we already have over 40 wonderful members that have jumped right in to help us get our programs off the ground.

This new chapter opens up opportunities to offer more support to military families throughout North Carolina.

We are excited to accomplish a lot in the coming years.”

The new chapter will be meeting monthly at 7:30 pm at Premier Fitness Studio, 8164 River Rd, Southport. The next two meetings will, be Oct. 27 and Nov. 17.

Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America is off to a strong start with many events already scheduled in the coming months. The chapter will be co-hosting a free seminar titled “Post Traumatic Winning” on Oct. 2 at the VFW on Oak Island. They will also be hosting a benefit concert on Dec. 17 at the St. James Community Center.

For more information on the Cape fear Blue Star Members, contact Kim Dionisio, cfbsmoa@gmail.com or 973886-1277.

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he Art League of Leland (ALL) is resuming its schedule of monthly meetings featuring a variety of guest speakers from all across the world of the arts. The meetings are held from 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way in Leland, and are free and open to the public.

ALL will announce any meeting updates on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and www.artleagueofleland.org.

Thursday, October 7 Abstract Artist Robert Anderson

Artist Robert Anderson reuses plastic waste by reforming it into abstract art. He allows the texture, color, and form of plastic that he finds in the dumpster, on the beach, and by the road to determine the direction of each artwork. Anderson is graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.S. in architecture, and his artwork examines the human condition and its dependence on plastic. “By using reclaimed plastic as my art medium, I hope to encourage others to ex-

plore this overabundant material,” he said.

Anderson’s artwork has won numerous awards since he began his journey as an abstract eco-materialist.

Painter Adrienne Watts will be in ALL’s Member Spotlight to discuss how she promotes her award-winning artwork using social media. Drawn to abstract expressionism as a child, Watts began painting professionally in 2018 after retiring from a career in accounting and real estate.

Thursday, November 4

Above: Artwork by Robert Anderson

the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities to the nation’s top after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs.

ALL’s annual membership meeting will include an in-depth look at the state of the Art League of Leland and the election of the Board of Directors.

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. ALL welcomes artists and art lovers not only from Leland but also from neighboring communities. To learn more, go to www.artleagueofleland.org.

Annual Membership Meeting featuring the youth development organization DREAMS Center for Arts Education In addition to presentations by DREAMS’ Interim Executive Director Amy Jeffrey and alumnus Jahzar Fields, the organization’s dance group will perform.

Established in 1997, DREAMS Center for Arts Education is dedicated to creating a culture of confidence for youth and teens through equitable access to arts education supported by the values of respect, family, and community. It provides high-quality, tuition-free arts education to more than 600 local young people and their families each year. It offers more than 40 classes per week at six different sites in the Wilmington area. More than 20 teaching artists share the organization’s passion.

In 2007, DREAMS received the Coming Up Taller Award which is given annually by

Dancers with the DREAMS Center for Arts Education

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FITNESS

Healthy Yoga Poses Yoga Can Help Keep Us Fit As We Age

BY BRIAN TULLY, MS

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oga is an ancient form of movement that has helped millions of people thrive in body, mind and spirit. It is well documented that a regular yoga practice promotes calmness, strength, endurance and well-being. These benefits, and countless others, extend to many populations, including older adults.

As we age, breakdown outweighs buildup, and this affects us from top to bottom, inside and out. Natural changes in hormone levels affect muscle mass (sarcopenia) and can lead to decreases in bone mineral density, which can then lead to osteopenia and, eventually, osteoporosis.

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thritis, heart disease, chronic pain, poor sleep, depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment or other health issues spur a decrease in activity. Before long, balance is compromised, frailty is exacerbated, and the stage is set for a devastating fall that can severely curtail quality of life or life expectancy. Every year, 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 suffer a fall, and that number increases with age.

Many of you will look to an exercise and fitness regimen to combat these problems.

But did you know incorporating some simple yoga moves into your routine can be a huge benefit in addressing these issues?

Let’s take a look at some of these issues more closely.

Osteoarthritis

Aching and inflamed arthritic joints can seriously hinder a progressive training program. It is tempting to avoid and “work around” arthritic joints, but some yoga poses provide a new option. Yoga’s slow, controlled movements emphasize body awareness and allow inflamed ligaments and tendons to warm up in a gentle, multidirectional way that can increase range of movement (ROM) and decrease joint pain.

Training tip: Incorporate yoga poses into your routine in slow, deliberate motions that connect to the breathing as a warmup before attempting other movements that involve tender joints.

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Regarding balance, if you don’t use it, you lose it. The data confirms this and, in particular, shows that yoga is a proven way to regain lost balance. By incorporating yoga poses that combine balance, movement and breath into your training, you can help strengthen the musculature (core, back and hips) that helps prevent falls.

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These moves can be intimidating and humbling at first. You may feel frustrated at your body for wobbling and struggling to hold these seemingly simple movements. However, it’s important to remind yourself that each wobble not only trains muscles surrounding joints to be stronger but also strengthens the feedback of proprioceptors in muscles and joints. Those proprioceptors in turn send signals to the brain. Fostering this challenging mindbody connection is how we improve reaction time and balance.

Balance exercises fire many small, supporting muscles and require core control.

It’s preferable not to save this work until the end of the workout when large muscles are already fatigued, energy is low and the likelihood of injury is higher. A better choice is to make balance a main feature throughout the training session.

Training tip: Set your yoga-focused balance movements apart from other balance work by connecting the breath with movements. Bring awareness inward and observe as you hold and correct. Practicing a mind-body connection at this level will help when faced with real-life balance challenges.

Bone Density

Age-related bone loss can only be decelerated or reversed by applying stress to the bone. As we age, the activity of our osteoblasts (cells that break down bone) outpaces bone formation by osteoclasts.

Wolff’s law states that bones will adapt in response to the stress or demands placed on them. So, to stimulate osteoclasts

to lay down new bone, stress must be applied to the existing bone. The multidirectional pull of muscle on bone via strength training has long been proven the most effective stress for overall bone health. Fortunately for many, even frail individuals, yoga can be a gentle way to reap the same benefits.

Training tip: If a you are concerned about bone loss, try incorporating yoga poses that use large muscle groups.

Many of the balance and core exercises will do double duty in this category and allow a focus on the hips and spine.

Gradually introducing harder poses will give you the opportunity to increase ROM and improve your ability to hold poses for more breaths.

Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States in 2021 (CDC 2021).

The interplay between heart, lungs and blood vessels should be at the forefront of any physical activity program as we continue to age. Yoga offers many benefits for both the lungs and the heart.

Deep, deliberate breathing is a keystone of yoga and can provide improvements in vascular function and blood pressure and a reduction in sympathetic activity when incorporated regularly.

Training tip: Practice filling your lungs all the way to the bottom, expand your ribs and exhale fully—a common oversight that keeps breathing shallow. Try a few practice breaths before adding

movement to ensure that you can connect to your breath and make the most of each inhalation and exhalation.

Stress

When we are stressed, we sleep poorly, our hormones react, total-body inflammation rises, and our telomeres (protective caps—at the end of chromosomes—that shorten with age) grow shorter even more rapidly. Basically, stress causes all of our bodily systems to suffer. Yoga has the ability to improve on all aspects with gentle controlled movement and deep breathing.

common health issues listed above.

Send me an email if you would like me to send you a few simple yoga poses you can begin integrating into your routines and start reaping the many benefits.

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Training tip: Emphasize deep breathing and slow movements to help switch out of sympathetic overdrive and turn on the parasympathetic nervous system. Being able to make this transition drives down cortisol, decreases blood pressure and reduces anxiety.

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COMMUNITY

50 Years of Music

in the group. My favorite quote is from an original member, clarinetist John Stike… we were terrible at that first concert…but as the years progressed and the word got out, the orchestra got better and better.

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here really is nothing quite like sitting in front of a full live orchestra while it performs. You can watch on television, listen in your car or even on headphones at home, but that live experience brings something that simply can’t be replicated or easily explained to one who hasn’t experienced it. Luckily, we have had opportunity to experience live orchestral music for the past 50 years thanks to the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. After a difficult year navigating the restrictions brought on by the pandemic, the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is performing live again, beginning this month. We spoke to Liz Scanlon, the Orchestra’s Executive Director, about the group’s 50th anniversary, its history and its future.

What did the orchestra look like in 1971? Where did they perform?

The orchestra back in 1971 was a group of musicians that wanted to form an orchestra so they could play. Anyone could join at the time and Nancy McAllister, former concert master and music teacher, had her students join the group. There was a fair amount of high school students

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What did the orchestra look like in 1986, when Steven Errante became Conductor?

How has his leadership contributed to the orchestra’s changes over the last 35 years?

Steven Errante implemented auditions for the orchestra several years ago which increased the caliber of musicians playing in the orchestra. When he started 35 years ago the orchestra was still made up of local musicians with all levels of playing skill.

The Youth Orchestra was founded 20 years ago, in 2001. How has it grown over the last two decades?

There was a great need for a youth orchestra with arts cuts in the schools. Steven Errante was the original conductor,

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and he was only going to do this for a few years. Twenty years later he is still there! With his retirement from UNCW, he would like to step down as the WSYO conductor and we are actively looking for his replacement.

What other youth programs has the orchestra developed? How many youth participate today?

We have four programs: Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra (WSYO), Junior Strings, Chamber Group ensembles, and our newest, Rockestra.

Over 150 students participate in these programs.

We also have a guest artist in residence program. Two of our guest artists will visit local schools and talk about classical music and how they can become musicians. We reach over 2,500 students with this program. We also have a Free Family concert in April and a new Education Concert, Beethoven Lives Upstairs, also in April.

We want our concerts to 1) be accessible for all and 2) to reach younger students to create an appreciation for classical music. Student tickets for any of our concerts are always free.

Do you know if any of the original youth orchestra members play with the orchestra today?

Yes! Christine Maynard, our new concert master, was in the inaugural WSYO. Hillary Flowers was also in the first class, and she is still active in the orchestra. Many of our WSYO players have joined the orchestra over the 20 years. It is a wonderful progression and what makes our education programs so valuable.

How many members does the orchestra have today? Where are the musicians drawn from?

Most of our players are local musicians that have studios, are teaching at UNCW or CFCC or at middle and high schools, doctors and other professionals who have a “day job.” We occasionally hire musicians from outside the Cape Fear region if needed.

How would someone interested in joining the orchestra begin that process?

We hold auditions for the orchestra

in August and January. The audition music and audition form are on our website. We also have tremendous word of mouth from our orchestra members who are continually recruiting for the WSO.

How has the orchestra weathered the last year, with its restrictions on live shows?

Did you learn anything from the experience that you think will prove useful as we move past the pandemic?

We got very creative! We were able to create virtual and in-person programs with our students by engaging our WSO players as mentors in our Chamber groups ensembles and virtual masterclasses. With our virtual programming we were able to engage artists outside of the Cape Fear region – we had former guest artist Sterling Elliott lead a cello masterclass, Ara Gregorian and Molly Hines taught a violin masterclass, and experts on everything from vibrato to sightreading teaching the students. If we had not moved to virtual, these offerings would not be possible. We also had small chamber groups that met in person. Each group was mentored by a WSO player. This was so successful that we decided to add it to our repertoire.

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What makes the 2021 Anniversary Season program special? What can orchestra goers expect?

The season is special, as is the case with many arts organizations, because we made it through one of the toughest times with a clearer vision of how to engage our audience. It doesn’t matter that it is our 50th… we are just grateful for the loyal supporters of our organization. They want to see us succeed!

What does the future hold for the WSO? What are the orchestra’s goals for the future?

Our main goals are to engage new audiences, create more experiences for students in the schools and on the stage, continue to involve more local musicians in the WSO, build more relationships with music studios to cross promote musical offerings for students, fundraise for scholarships and outreach programs, and continue relationships with other arts organizations.

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Garden Open House

creativity for small spaces.

The newest garden space is the Curb Appeal Garden which was designed and installed by the 2019 Master Gardener Intern class. Its purpose is to demonstrate to Brunswick County newcomers what will grow well here in their newly-acquired landscape. There is a sunny space and a shady space in this garden to give you ideas for both. Incorporated in the sunny area is a Rain Garden that demonstrates how to slow water runoff during our heavy rain showers.

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emperatures may be dropping, but there are still plenty of beautiful things growing, and the Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association invites the public to see how it’s done. The Master Gardener Association is hosting its 2nd Annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 am - 12 pm.

The Botanical Demonstration Garden is located in the Brunswick County Government Complex at 25 Referendum Drive (next to Building N) in Bolivia. Parking is in the rear of Building N, where access is closest to the gardens.

Within the boundaries of the Brunswick County Botanical Demonstration Garden, visitors will find 15 different outdoor spaces. The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer gardening questions and provide helpful information about soil testing, native plants, pollinators and suitable coastal Zone 8 plantings.

Learn about the plants you can add to your own gardens that are deer resistant. Find out which plants entice butterflies and bees to visit along the Pollinator Walk. Check out the display garden of Encore Azaleas, the South’s favorite flowering shrub. The Edible Garden will inspire you to add vegetables to your front yard landscape.

Perhaps you have been told, “Roses can’t grow here.” Come see the success we have had with over 40 varieties growing in this hot and humid climate in our Rose Garden. If your garden has been blessed with shade, our Shady Native Gar-

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Camellias, hydrangeas and ferns are bountiful in the relaxing Live Oak Garden.

The soothing Reflection Garden, with its waterfall, pond and Japanese Maples, suggests a spot for meditation.

Explore the Discovery Garden with its educational twist on bottle trees and a garden tunnel. The Sunny Native Garden demonstrates the benefits of growing natives when irrigation is limited.

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Thermometers posted in the Micro-Climate Garden show the difference sunlight can make in temperature readings and plant behavior. Container gardening is located throughout the garden to inspire

In response to the 2020 Open House cancellation due to Covid-19, the Extension Master Gardeners produced YouTube videos that spotlight each of these gardens. If you are unable to join the Open House on Oct. 23, these videos are available for viewing on the Cooperative Extension YouTube channel.

For more information, call Krystyna Ochota at the Brunswick County Cooperative Extension, 910-253-2610.

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Seasonal scents grow around an obelisk in the Fragrance Garden and give support to any ceremony that may be held next door in the green and white Celebration Garden. This garden has hosted many inti-

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October

We’ve included events here that were scheduled at press time, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/townofleland/ to register online or call 910-395-9891.

THROUGH OCT 28

Art League of Leland Gallery Exhibit at Leland Cultural Arts Center Members of the Art League of Leland showcase their 2D and 3D art during this month-long gallery exhibit at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

OCT 2

Belville Fall Fest

Welcome fall with a festival in Belville, including bouncy houses for the children and entertainment from No Sleeves Magic. The event at Belville’s Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road (across from Belville Elementary School) runs from 10 am-4pm. Seaview Crab Company, a staple of the Riverwalk’s farmers market, will be on hand with shrimp and crab cakes and will be joined by Trolley Stop Hot Dogs and Snowie of the Carolina’s shaved ice. More than 20 vendors will also be on site with their wares.

OCT 2

Movie in the Park

The Town of Leland presents “Raya and the Last Dragon,” 7 pm in Founders Park. Bring the family, blankets and chairs and enjoy this family-friendly movie. Bring a picnic dinner, but no alcohol and no pets.

OCT 7

Artist Reception featuring the Art League of Leland artists Meet the artists behind this month’s art exhibits at this reception, 6-8 pm at the Leland CulturalArts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

OCT 8-10, 15-17

James and the Giant Peach, Jr. — Brunswick Little Theatre Brunswick Little Theatre youth perform the classic Roald Dahl story

turned musical. Show times are 7:30 pm for the nighttime shows and 3 pm for Saturday and Sunday matinees. The show is directed by Debbie Skillman and choreographed by Bev Veenker.

OCT 13

Paddle Through History Tour

Bob Surridge, President of the Southport Historical Society shares local history on this kayak tour on Rice Creek; paddlers will meet up at 8:30 am. Enjoy the incredible scenic views and learn something too! Fall Paddle Through History tours are co-sponsored by the Southport Historical Society and The Adventure Kayak Company. The tour fee $55 per person and includes basic kayak instruction, use of kayak, paddle and life jacket and a guided kayak tour. Bring your own boat, paddle and life jacket and join the tour for just $35 per person. Southport Historical Society members receive a $5 discount. For more information and to make reservations, call 910-454-0607.

OCT 16

Movie in the Park

Get your spooky on with this classic Halloween flick, “Hocus Pocus.” Bring the family, blankets and chairs and enjoy this family-friendly movie. Bring a picnic dinner, but no alcohol and no pets.

OCT 23

Belville Outdoor Movie Night

Gather the family in Riverwalk Park at 7 pm for a showing of the classic “Beetlejuice.” Food trucks will be on site.

OCT 23

Disc Golf lessons

Grab a disc and learn a new game.

Much like golf with balls and clubs, disc golf takes players through a course hole by hole. Members of the Leland Disc Golf Club will get you started, 9:30 am at Founders Park, 113 Town Hall Drive in Leland. Register at http:// bit.ly/discgolf101.

OCT 23

Howl-o-Ween Bowser Bash

Dress up your furry friends and come out for a critter costume contest! Compete in categories for Large dog, small

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dog or pet/owner combo. A donation of $5 covers the entry fee and helps support Paws-Ability. The event runs from 11 am to 1 pm on the Garrison Lawn in Southport.

OCT 27

Kayak Adventure - Three Sisters Swamp This 10 to 12-mile trek takes paddlers past some of the world’s oldest trees. The fee is $45; register at http:// bit.ly/lelandkayakadventures or contact the LCAC.

OCT 28

Drive-thru Trunk or Treat

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office has turned its annual Fall Festival into a drive-thru trunk or treat. Participants will drive through the Brunswick County Government Complex, Bolivia, and receive candy from officers and community partners, 6-9 pm.

OCT 29

Boo Ball — LCAC

Show off your best Halloween costume at the Boo Ball, 7-9 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. There will be dancing and games, and prizes for best costumes. Tickets are $15 and include a meal.

OCT 30

Bikes Brews and BBQ

Come out and enjoy the BUTTS BBQ contest featuring professional and amateur barbecue chefs, craft

beer from local breweries and a variety of vendors. Sponsored by the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. The festival runs from 12-4 pm at the Brunswick Riverwalk Park in Belville.

OCT 30

Ingersoll Family Art Exhibit — LCAC Artwork from the Ingersoll Family, including fiber art, ceramics, paintings, photography, and drawings, will be exhibited beginning Oct. 30.

View the family’s works during normal business at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, through Dec 2.

OCT 30

Trunk or Treat — Leland

Local businesses and community groups will hand out candy to all the ghouls, goblins, princesses, and even children, 4-6 pm at Founders Park, 113 Town Hall Drive.

OCT 30

Port Brunswick Day — Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Experience life in a port town in the early days with living history displays throughout the site. Tour the site between 10 am and 4 pm, 8884 St. Philips Road SE, Winnabow (off N.C. 133).

OCT 30

7th Annual Classic Cars ’n Rock ’n Roll Car Show Enjoy the fall weather, some clas-

sic tunes and classic cars along the Southport Waterfront, 10-3 pm.

OCT 31

Trunk or Treat — Bolivia Volunteer Fire Department Stop by the Department, 3848 Old Ocean Highway, between 5-8 pm, for a “spooky good time.”

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.

BSL Neighbors Market — Oct. 2

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.

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 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays

through Saturdays. Masks are required.

Online and hybrid programs are also available; Salty Dog Saturdays — seafood cooking lessons for adults — are back too.

Check https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com for details.

Brunswick Wellness Coalition

Walk with a Doc on the second Saturday (Oct 9) and Health Hacks (nutrition and physical activity tricks) is the second Monday (Oct 11); both events are virtual via Facebook for now.

Art League of Leland (ALL) at the Leland Cultural Arts Center The group welcomes artists of all kinds and meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

“Y.M.C.A” and “Macho Man.” Oct 23 — 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.”

Oct 27 — Million Dollar Quartet, 7:30 pm - The Tony Award-winning musical inspired by a recording session of icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.

Nov 2-3 — Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville Nov 6 — Gloria Gaynor — The iconic singer performs hits including “I Will Survive: and “Never Can Say Goodbye” Nov 7 — Melissa Etheridge performs hits including “I’m the Only One,”and “Come to My Window,” 7:30 pm Nov 20 — ZZ Top — The “Little Band from Texas” comes to the Port City

Town of Leland, Founders Park Town Hall Road

Nov 21 — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven with Molly Hines, 6 pm

Oct 7 —ACE Party Band

Nov 29 — Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 7:30 pm

Sept 30 — Chocolate Chip & Co Oct 28 — The Tonez

Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College

Jan 7, 2022 — Trace Adkins, 7:30 pm. The Grammy-nominated Country musician performs.

Sept 30 — Blues Traveler - American rock band

Jan 23 — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents Bruch Violin Concerto featuring Randall Goosby, 6 pm

150 College Road NE, Bolivia

Oct 23 — John Repp - Stand-up comedian and actor John Repp performs Nov 6 — The Shakey Graves Was Here Tour comes to Brunswick County Dec 10 — Steven Curtis Chapman Acoustic Christmas

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington

Oct 2 — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents Bizet & Chopin featuring Paulo Gualdi Oct 15 —MasterChef Live!

Oct 16 — America — The band celebrates 51 years together and performs hits such as “A Horse with No Name,” 7:30 pm Oct 22 — Village People 7:30 pm.

The group performs classics such as

Jan 21-22, 2022 — SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical Jan 25-27, 2022 — Beautiful - The Carole King Musical Feb 1-3, 2022— Cats — The hit Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

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

Live Oak Bank Pavilion

10 Cowan Street, Wilmington

Sept 29 — Counting Crows: Butter Miracle Tour 2021 Sept 30 — Lady A: What a Song Can Do Tour 2021 Oct 12 — Chicago Oct 14 — Brett Eldredge: Good Day Tour

Oct 20 — Lake Street Dive

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

1941 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington Sept 28 — The Revivalists Oct 3 — Rodrigo y Gabriela Oct 9 — Thievery Corporation: The Outernational Tour Oct 13 — AnEvening with the Infamous Stringdusters Oct 28 — San Holo — bb u ok?

Tour 2021 Oct 29 — Big Something and Andy Frasco & The U.N. Oct 30 — Big Something with Saxsquatch Oct 31 — Talking Something - Big Something Talking Heads Tribute Show

BEER AND WINE Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Full menu available for dine-in or takeout — also hosting live music, karaoke and trivia.

The Joyce 1174 Turlington Ave.

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

Local’s Tavern 1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland

Music Bingo on Wednesdays, starting at 7 pm. Specials are posted on Facebook.

Bridgewater Wines 1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland

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

Blossoms Restaurant Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.

(Magnolia

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

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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

BRODEE DOGS 103A Village Rd NE, Leland (910) 523-5121

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.

CHARLIE GRAINGERS

Handcrafted Pottery COFFEE JUST TASTES BETTER IN A HAND-MADE MUG

1110 New Pointe Blvd #120, Leland (910) 399-7733 Hot dogs, brisket

CHINGON TAQUERIA 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 3408-1221 Mexican Food & Drink

CHRISTOPHER’S STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD 2013 New Regent Way Ste 200, Leland (910) 782-8498 Steakes, Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches

DUNKIN DONUTS 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.

MR. BAGELMEISTER 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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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. Cutler Crossing, Leland Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch (910) 408-1676

FIVE GUYS 2028 Olde regent way, leland (910) 833-1997 Burgers, Shakes and more!

FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare

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

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

FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt

GAYLYN’S DINER 322 Village Rd, Leland (910) 371-3533 Breakfast and Lunch

HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look

ISLAND FRESH-MEX GRILL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican

JADE GARDEN 1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese

JERSEY MIKE’S 2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches

JIMMY JOHN’S

Pizza, Italian, Bar

WAFFLE HOUSE

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

PORT CITY JAVA

111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant

THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage

LATITUDES Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week

LELAND SMOKEHOUSE 503 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910)228-5008 BBQ, Wings, Ribs

511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.

P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE

YUMMI YUMMI 112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese

WOK AND ROLL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese

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 LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music

M + K’S KITCHEN 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-833-8030

MIYABI JR EXPRESS 1108 New Pointe Blvd #110, Leland (910) 769-2358 Hibachi, Sushi

NEW DAY CAFE 497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910) 769-9036 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

PANARA BREAD 2024 Olde Regent Way, Leland

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

SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND 1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522

SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian

SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce

SUBWAY

Suite 110

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

(910) 274-0358

TAQUERIA SANTA CLARA

PAPI’S CAFE

1389 Lanvale Rd, Leland (910) 769-5598 Take-out Mexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs

1108 New Pointe Blvd #140, Leland (910) 408-1662 Peruvian Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken

PIZZA HUT 112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547

The salmon special at Cape Fear Seafood was amazing!

A huge THANK YOU to loyal reader Carol Brauzer for her very kind note and help in updating our Dining Guide.

Making Your Travel Dreams Come True

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE 143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices

PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA 1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001

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