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Friday, April 24, 2009
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit the NBHS Band sponsored by
North Brunswick Band Boosters. Time: Eat in: 5:00-7:00pm / Take
out: 4:00-7:00pm; Cost: Adult $6.00 / Children (6 and under) $3.00.
Event will be held at NBHS (Cafeteria) 1395 Scorpian Drive, Leland.
For more information contact M. Riel at 371-2261 x 238 or
mriel@bcswan.net.
Additional Information: Dinner includes: Spaghetti, Salad, Drink and
Dessert. Advance Tickets available from Band and Booster Members /
Walk-ins Welcome!
Saturday, April
25, 2009
Brunswick County Springfest,
sponsored by the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. 10
a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Brunswick River Park on Highway 133 in Belville. Live
music, good food, children's rides, crafts and other exhibitors
all combine to make this event fun for all ages. For more
information, visit
www.nbchamberofcommerce.com.
Saturday, April
25, 2009
Leland Movies in the Park -- Kung Fu
Panda. Sponsored by the Town of Leland's Parks & Recreation
Department. Time: Dusk. No cost to attend; will be held at the
Leland Municipal Park at 102 Town Hall Drive. Bring your blanket and
lawn chairs. No pets please. Concessions will be available for
purchase. For more information contact Niel Brooks at 910-332-4818
or
nbrooks@townofleland.com.
April 25-26 and
May 2-3, 2009
House to Home for Habitat at the
Wilmington Area Parade of Homes. Sponsored by Wilmington
Professional Stagers, Stevens Fine Homes, Wilmington Area
Consignment and Resale shops. Time: 12-6; Cost: free to tour the
homes. Event will be held at 1208 South Brook Rd, Mallory Creek. For
more information contact Peggy Stone at 910.297.8488 or
Peggy@PeggyStone.com or
visit
www.WilmingtonProfessionalStagers.com.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sweet Tea Jamboree Sponsored by Lower Cape Fear Hospice &
LifeCareCenter. Location: Orton Plantation Gardens. Time: 3 -
6pm. Cost: $25 Adult, $10 Child, and 6 and under Free. Contact:
Cindy Cheatham. Contact phone: 910-796-7900. Email:
cindy.cheatham@lcfh.org. Addl info: The afternoon features
activities for the entire family, including bluegrass music by The
Hewlett Creek Boys, Parchies BBQ, family games, a scavenger hunt,
Bouncee balls, singing in Luola's Chapel, wine, sweet tea, and a
special appearance by Miss North Carolina. Advance reservations are
required. Website:
http://www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org/news-events/events.aspx.
April 25-26 and May 2-3, 2009
Parade of Homes. Sponsored by the
Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association. 12:00 noon - 5 p.m.
No cost to attend. Tour the finest new homes in the area at the
23rd annual Parade of Homes over two weekends, April 25th and 26th
and May 2nd and 3rd from noon to 5 each day. This year's parade
features the first ever "green" homes section. Visit
www.wilmingtonparadeofhomes.com for more information.
April 27 – May 1, 2009
Annual Spring
Revival sponsored by Johnson Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church.
Time: 7:00 p.m.; Cost: N/A. Event will be held at 1882 Lincoln Road,
Leland, NC . For more information contact Rev. Charlrean Mapson at
910-371-0037 or
jcamez@chuckmapson.net. Additional Information: Johnson Chapel
presents it's Annual Spring Revival, which will be held April 27th
through April 30th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Guest ministers are:
Monday - Rev. Henry A. Gregory III of St. Andrews A.M.E.Z Church
Tuesday - Rev. Carol Robbins of Speaks Temple A.M.E.Z Church
Wednesday - Rev. William Peterson of St. James A.M.E.Z Church,
Leland Thursday - Rev. Patricia Smith of St. Phillip A.M.E.Z Church,
Wrightsboro Friday - Rev. Harry Hines of St. Thomas A.M.E.Z. Church,
Roseboro.
Saturday,
May 2, 2009
May Day Festival sponsored by Waterford Village Shoppes. Time:
10am to 4pm; Cost: free. Event will be held at Waterford Village
Shoppes. For more information contact Lisa Britt at 910-392-9325 or
brittl@theharrelsoncompany.com. Additional Information:
Prizes, food vendors, fun for kids, crafts, live musice by Willam
Paco Strickland, and many local artists. Come and learn more about
the new and existing businesses in Waterford and surrounding areas.
Saturday,
May 2, 2009
Cape Fear River Watch Day on the Water. Location: Mill Creek
Water Access Site, 844 Appleton Way in Leland, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. $10
for Cape Fear River Watch members, $20 for nonmembers (Event ticket
includes paddle, dinner, educational presentation and live music).
Cape Fear River Watch is hosting the second annual “Day on the
Water” in partnership with the Town of Leland. This will be the
kickoff for a series for fun paddles on local watersheds throughout
the year. Highlights include educational presentations on the
efforts to preserve Eagle’s Island and bird watching, live music and
a dinner catered by Middle of the Island. Bring your kayak, canoe or
paddleboard and get ready for a fun afternoon. Rentals will be
available. Tickets may be purchased by phone, mail or online at
www.cfrw.us. Please contact
Cape Fear River Watch at (910) 762-5606 for more information.
Saturday,
May 2, 2009
Kentucky Derby Party - A Run for the roses sponsored by Lower Cape
Fear Historical Society. Time: 4:30 pm; Cost: $50. Event will be
held at Thalian Hall. For more information visit
www.latimerhouse.org or
contact Candace McGreevy at 910 762-0492 or
cmcgreevy@latimerhouse.org. Additional Information: A
Kentucky Derby Party and benefit for the Lower Cape Fear Historical
Society. Mint juleps, Derby food, hats, bow ties, silent auction,
the Derby on big screen.
Thursday-Saturday, May 7-9, 2009
Big Book Sale sponsored by Leland Friends of the Library. Time:
Thur -Friday 10-7 Sat. 10-4 ; Cost: none. Event will be held at
Leland Community Center. For more information contact Ellie Edwards
at 910-383-3098. Additional Information: Leland Friends of the
Library is hosting their SPRING BIG BOOK SALE. 25,000 books have
been donated and are bargain priced at $1.00 or less. Sale is
located in the Leland Community Center behind the Town Hall at 102
Town Hall Dr. Sale dates are May 7-8 from 10-7. May 9 from 10-4. A
Members only Preview Sale will be held on May 6 from 4-7. Join at
the door for $10 and receive $5 in Book Bucks to spend at the sale.
Fill a bag with books on Saturday for $5. See you in the stacks!
Saturday,
May 9, 2009
USCG Station Oak Island Expo/Safety Day sponsored by the U.S. Coast
Guard Station at Oak Island. Time: 10 AM - 3 PM; Cost: No
Charge. Event will be held at 300A Caswell Beach Road, Caswell
Beach, NC. For more information visit
http://safetyday.synthasite.com/ or contact Matt Margelot at
910-278-1133 or
matt.j.margelot@uscg.mil. Additional Information: Combines
a multi-agency safety exhibition with a military EXPO FREE fun for
the whole family and everyone is welcome to come. There are plenty
of things to see and do for the whole family. Our participants to
include military units as well as local safety and emergency
services organizations. Events, Exhibits, Games for All Ages Step
aboard Coast Guard boats from Oak Island, Wrightsville Beach, and
visit the Cape Fear's newest aids to navigation cutter 'USCGC
Bayberry'. There are helicopters - Army Black Hawk, Navy Sea
Stallion, USCG Seahawks and Dolphins, SABLE and Life Flight helos.
Visit with local, county and state police, sheriff and fire and
rescue departments. Watch S.W.A.T team and Bomb Squad
demonstrations. We have games for the children and the opportunity
to throw a 'rescue line' to Oscar in the water. There will be boats
from Oak Island Water Rescue, North Carolina Wildlife, Sea Tow, Boat
US, Bald Head Island Water Rescue, Cape Fear Pilots, MOTSU and Coast
Guard Auxiliary. The Navy is planning to do a fly-over and the
Marines plan a Harrier landing." Food Bank to Benefit The station
has 'partnered' with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North
Carolina and their People Helping People - 'collecting food to beat
hunger' program. You can bring a non-perishable food item to the
station anytime However there will be a collection area on the 9th,
at the station, for food donations. The goal is to collect 2000
pounds of non-perishable goods.
Saturday, May 9,
2009
Leland Movies in the Park -- Disney's
Bolt. Sponsored by the Town of Leland's Parks & Recreation
Department. Time: Dusk. No cost to attend; will be held at the
Leland Municipal Park at 102 Town Hall Drive. Bring your blanket and
lawn chairs. No pets please. Concessions will be available for
purchase. For more information contact Niel Brooks at 910-332-4818
or nbrooks@townofleland.com.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
2nd Annual
Mother-Daughter Tea sponsored by Sisters in Service of Johnson
Chapel A.M.E.Z Church. Time:
1:00 p.m.; Cost: Free. Event will be held at Johnson Chapel Church
Fellowship Hall, 1882 Lincoln Road, Leland, NC. For more information
contact Cleo Jones at 910-431-3109 or
cleo.w.jones@gmail.com. Additional Information: Johnson Chapel
A.M.E. Zion Church of Leland, North Carolina will be hosting its 2nd
Annual Mother-Daughter Tea to show honor and appreciation to the
mothers of our church and other churches in the area. This event
will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the fellowship
hall of Johnson Chapel Church. Please RSVP to Cleo Jones at
910-431-3109.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Wilmington Cape Fear Home
Builders Association's Builders Golf Challenge.
The Spring 2009 Builders Golf Challenge will be held
at Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation in Leland on Wednesday, May 13,
2009. The cost is $400/Team or $100/person and includes Lunch and
Awards Reception. Registration at 11:30 am, Shotgun Start at 12:30
pm. Sponsorships are still available. Contact Bryan Sartin at
799-2611 or
bryan@wilmhba.com. Web site:
www.wilmingtonhomebuilders.com.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Annual Women's Day
Observance sponsored by Sisters in Service of Johnson Chapel A.M.E.Z
Church.
Time: 11:00 a.m.; Cost: N/A. Event will be held at 1882 Lincoln
Road, Leland, NC. For more information contact 910-371-0037 or
jcamez@chuckmapson.net. Additional Information: Johnson Chapel
A.M.E. Zion's Annual Women's Day Observance will be held on May 17,
2009, starting with Morning worship at 11:00 a.m., followed
immediately after service with a luncheon. At 3:30 p.m., Rev.
Thomasina Brailsford, Pastor of Bowen Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church,
along with her congregation will render service. Additional music
will be provided by Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. There will
also be a Hat Parade, so come out and wear your best hat!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Big Toy Day sponsored by Communities in Schools of
Brunswick County. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the
Brunswick County Airport. Cost: $5. Come play with the vehicles
usually found in a child’s toy box! Meet the people who operate the
bulldozers, drive the tractor trailers, and control the fire
ladders. Check out Coast Guard, Police, and Utility Vehicles! Kids
8-17 can join the Young Eagles Program for a free airplane ride. Big
Toy Day will be held 10:00 - 1:00 on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the
Brunswick County Airport, Oak Island. Admission: $5.00 - under 5
free. All activities weather permitting. Net proceeds from the event
benefit the programs and services of Communities In Schools of
Brunswick County, Inc. For more information contact Kimberly
Bandera at 910-457-2916 or
kbandera.cis@bizec.rr.com.
Saturday,
May 30, 2009
Leland Movies in the Park -- The Tale of Despereaux. Sponsored
by the Town of Leland's Parks & Recreation Department. Time: Dusk.
No cost to attend; will be held at the Leland Municipal Park at 102
Town Hall Drive. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. No pets please.
Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information
contact Niel Brooks at 910-332-4818 or
nbrooks@townofleland.com.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Brunswick County Literacy Council’s 19th Annual Golf
Tournament at Carolina National Golf Club.
8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $70/person. All proceeds
benefit the Brunswick County Literacy Council’s efforts to fight
illiteracy. Donations are tax deductible. For more information
visit
www.bcliteracy.org or contact Dawn Baldwin-Ivey at 910-754-7232
or
bcliteracy@yahoo.com.
Saturday,
June 13, 2009
Leland Movies in the Park -- Pink Panther 2. Sponsored by the
Town of Leland's Parks & Recreation Department. Time: Dusk. No cost
to attend; will be held at the Leland Municipal Park at 102 Town
Hall Drive. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. No pets please.
Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information
contact Niel Brooks at 910-332-4818 or
nbrooks@townofleland.com.
June 15-19, 2009
Challenger British Soccer Camp.
Location: Smithville Park in Southport. Cost: $75-$160 depending
on age. Hosted by the parks and recreation departments of Boiling
Spring Lakes, Oak Island and Brunswick County, as well as the
Southport/Oak Island Youth Soccer Association, British Soccer Camps
provide players of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to
receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international
experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills,
tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and a
daily tournament. Equally important, the Challenger coaching staff
provides your child with lessons in respect, responsibility,
integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. For detailed information
visit
www.challengersports.com or call Boiling Spring Lakes Parks and
Recreation at (910) 845-3693.
Thursday,
June 25, 2009
Concert on the Coast -- The Imitations (Carolina Beach Music).
Sponsored by the Town of Leland's Parks & Recreation Department.
Location: Leland Municipal Complex Park, 102 Town Hall Drive in
Leland. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. No cost to attend. Bring your lawn
chairs and picnic baskets. For more information contact Niel Brooks
at 910-332-4818 or
nbrooks@townofleland.com.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Concert on the Coast -- Government
Plant (Southern Rock, Top 40). Sponsored by the Town of
Leland's Parks & Recreation Department. Location: Leland
Municipal Complex Park, 102 Town Hall Drive in Leland. Time: 6:30
p.m. - 8 p.m. No cost to attend. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic
baskets. For more information contact Niel Brooks at 910-332-4818 or
nbrooks@townofleland.com.
Thursday, August 27,
2009
Concert on the Coast -- Roy Stewart
and Thick as Thieves (Country).
Sponsored by the Town of Leland's Parks & Recreation Department.
Location: Leland Municipal Complex Park, 102 Town Hall Drive in
Leland. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. No cost to attend. Bring your lawn
chairs and picnic baskets. For more information contact Niel Brooks
at 910-332-4818 or
nbrooks@townofleland.com.
Saturday,
September 12, 2009
The Town of Leland's 8th Annual
Founders' Day Celebration. Will be held on the grounds
behind the Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive in Leland.
Visit
http://www.townofleland.com/foundersday.html for more
information.
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