Leland Magazine December 2019

LELAND MAGAZINE

December 2019 Vol.3 | Issue 3 www.lelandmag.com

Leland - Belville - Waterford - Magnolia Greens - Brunswick Forest - Compass Pointe

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STAFF

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EDITOR

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Ami Brown

Carla Edstrom

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Kass Fincher Lisa P. Stites

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Jeffrey Stites

Lisa Stites

Brian Tully, MS, EP-C

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PHOTOGRAPHER LEAD DESIGNER

Jeffrey Stites

Liz Brinker lcbgraphicdesign@gmail.com

CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS Chuck and Sue Cothran

PUBLISHER & SALES

Holiday Issue Can you believe it’s already holiday season again!? Mr. and Mrs. Claus were caught by our camera close by, so you’d better be extra good! While you’re staying out of trouble, you can look inside this month’s Leland Magazine and find all sorts of fun, festive and guaranteed not to get you in trouble with Santa activities. From parades and lighted trails to special music programs at area churches, there is something to get everyone in a jolly mood.

- Jeff Stites, Photographer

INSIDE

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CURRENTS Music in the Air

Local Christmas Cantatas Welcome All! STORY BY LISA STITES

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is the season, and many of our area churches are offering special music, cantatas and other programming to share the greatest story ever told. The programs may be different, with various sized groups singing and making music, but they all have one thing in common. They all welcome anyone and everyone to come and listen. So whether you’re looking for a church to call home or you just want to hear some great holiday music, you’re invited to check out one of these programs and feel the true spirit of Christmas.

OCEAN VIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8400 E. OAK ISLAND DRIVE NOEL

The Christmas concert includes lighthearted holiday music with a twist

on cherished favorites as well as religious selections. The program includes solos and duets. There are two chances to see this concert — 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and again at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15.

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ELAH BAPTIST CHURCH

For Christmas, featuring a heartwarming story of a letter found in an old family 1527 OLD FAYETTEVILLE ROAD, Bible. This musical focuses on a young LELAND girl named Sarah writing to her “Nana,” and expressing her joy and delight as WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS The church’s Christmas cantata, Waiting she anticipates the holiday and, once

CURRENTS again, getting the family together at Christmastime. The Cantata will be performed Dec 22 at 6 p.m.

SAINT PETER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 4843 SOUTHPORT-SUPPLY ROAD, SOUTHPORT LONGING FOR THE LIGHT

This collection of Christmas songs and readings, composed by Pamela Stewart and John Purifoy, is accompanied by strings and woodwinds. The concert is Dec 18 at 6:30 p.m.

CAROLING IN THE LABYRINTH

On Dec 4 and 11 (Wednesdays), join in the caroling in the The outdoor Labyrinth; dress appropriately for being outdoors), 5-5:30 p.m. A soup supper follows and there will be an advent service at 6:30 p.m.

SOUTHPORT BAPTIST CHURCH 200 NORTH HOWE STREET, SOUTHPORT

Christmas! We Remember, Rejoice, Worship This program brings many groups together, featuring the church’s Adult Choir, Children’s Choir and Youth Group.

The Cantata focuses on celebrating the gift of Christmas and worshiping the Lord for His faithfulness and love. The service will include congregation participation and a candle lighting. The cantata will be performed at 6 p.m. on Dec 8.

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This program features praise and worship songs, and the preached Word of God to share the message of Christmas.

The Christmas program will be Dec 21 at 4 p.m. at the church.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 E. NASH STREET, SOUTHPORT UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS

On Dec 8, the children’s choir and the Girls Choir of Wilmington will perform Unwrapping Christmas, at 9:30 a.m. The cantata also includes a worship team and special guests.

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The church welcomes everyone from 2-5 p.m., with musical performances from bell choirs, the children’s choir and a pianist.

Refreshments will be served. The public is also invited to the 5 p.m. dress rehearsal of the cantata to be performed the next day.

SING CHRISTMAS

The Cantata Choir performs at the 8:15 and 11 a.m. services. The cantata includes four suites — Sing Joy, Sing Noel, Sing Emmanuel, and Sing Gloria, and includes original music by both composers and many favorite carols.

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Lighting it Up!

Leland and Belville light up festivals for the holidays STORY BY AMI BROWN

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he Towns of Leland and Belville are both having tree lighting ceremonies and plenty of other family fun. Have breakfast with Santa and cookies too. Attend the lighting of the trees and enjoy movies in the park. The kids will have a blast watching some holiday flicks, so bring a chair, hot cocoa and a blanket to a double feature in Leland and an audience favorite in Belville.

LELAND IN LIGHTS

Featuring Annual Tree Lighting Saturday, December 7; 6 p.m.

Founders Park (formerly Leland Municipal Park, 113 Town Hall Drive) & Town Hall Come out for Leland in Lights! The night’s festivities will kick off with a promenade down Town Hall Drive as Santa and Mrs. Claus make their grand entrance into Leland. They will lead our Annual Tree Lighting accompanied by the North Brunswick High School Chorus at Town Hall. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., Santa will be opening the doors to his Workshop, magically transported from the North Pole; guests can also tour Founders Park’s Leland in Lights display by train and enjoy warm beverages and sweet treats! *This free event is sponsored by Leland Tourism Development Authority.

MOVIES IN THE PARK CHRISTMAS DOUBLE FEATURE

Friday, December 13; 6 p.m.

Founders Park (113 Town Hall Drive) Bring a blanket to curl up with and meet us in the park for a special double feature event! Elf will kick off the night followed by, The Nightmare Before Christmas. (after all, it is Friday the 13th) Concessions will be available. Free

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Tuesday, December 17; 9 a.m.

Leland Cultural Arts Center (1212 Magnolia Village Way) Ages: 3 - 5 years This magical event features breakfast, arts and crafts, story time and Santa Claus.

Each parent will receive pictures of their child with Santa.

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COOKIES WITH SANTA

Wednesday, December 18; 6:30 PM Leland Cultural Arts Center (1212 Magnolia Village Way) Ages: 5 - 10 years

This magical event features decorating cookies, story time and Santa Claus. Each parent will receive pictures of their child with Santa.

BELVILLE FESTIVAL

On the first Saturday of every December the Town of Belville has a Christmas Festival in the Park. This year will be the 5th annual.

Jim Bucher, Park Manager said, “This is always a well attended and received event.

This year we will be showing The Grinch (2018) as the holiday movie. We posted a poll on our Brunswick Riverwalk Facebook Page and had a vote. The previous four years we have shown the Polar Express.”

This event will be perfect for a family outing to kick off the season.

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HISTORY Ancient Tradition

The festive wreath’s colorful history STORY BY KASS FINCHER

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ost of us celebrate the holiday season by hanging a wreath on the door. It could be made of fresh or dried greenery, with berries or bells adorning the flora. Have you ever wondered where that tradition originated?

You have to go way back to ancient Egypt and Greece to find the wreath’s original purpose, which was usually as a headdress for royalty. In Rome, laurel wreaths were worn by emperors and awarded to poets as well as winning athletes at the Greco-Roman Olympic games as a badge of honor. Ancient Germanic and Scandinavian cultures used wreaths during the Yule holiday, a 12-day festival marking the winter solstice and the promise of spring to come.

Though other religions use wreaths to celebrate certain holidays, probably the most well-known tradition of hanging wreaths is around the Christian Christmas season. The word “wreath” is derived from the Old English word “writhan,” meaning “to twist.” Most Christmas wreaths are circular, meant to embody eternal life and God’s unending love. The wreaths used for Advent are placed flat and are typically made of evergreens like holly oak and red berries, meant to symbolize the crown of thorns Jesus wore and the blood he shed on the cross. The Advent wreath holds four candles, three purple and one pink. The first purple candle lit, the prophecy candle, symbolizes hope. On the second Sunday of Advent, the second purple candle,

symbolizing love, is lit. The pink candle, representing joy, is lit on the third Sunday. And the final candle, the purple one representing peace, is lit on the fourth Sunday. Some add a white 8 Leland Magazine /DECEMBER 2019 / www.LelandMag.com

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candle, lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to celebrate the coming of Christ.

Despite its religious origins and popularity with many cultures, for some the wreath is simply a holiday decoration, a welcoming and festive addition hung on the front door. For many, the most efficient and simple option is to visit a local home improvement or craft store and pick out your

favorite ready-made creation. But for others, the act of making the wreath oneself with fresh greenery and other natural or creative materials is both fun and satisfying. One need look no further than You Tube to find multiple videos – from Martha Stewart to Good Housekeeping – to give you step-bystep instructions for making your masterpiece. And isn’t it more impressive to tell your visitors you made it yourself?

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Zion Church

BIZ Q&A

Local Church Welcomes All STORY BY KASS FINCHER

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fter significant damage from Hurricane Florence, the members of Zion United Methodist Church have just recently been able to return to their sanctuary. We asked Pastor Tyler Daniels and other leaders there to tell us about the congregation and services. The church is located at 6864 Zion Church Road in Leland.

1. When was the church established?

Any other history you’d like to share?

Zion UMC was established in 1785.

Since that time the church has moved from its original spot; it has undergone multiple renovations and has been in service to the Town Creek area for 234 years. Zion is one of the oldest established United Methodist churches in the North Carolina Conference.

2. How many members do you have and how would you describe your membership?

Our Sunday morning worship averages about 60, with many more on our membership rolls. Zion attempts to be an intergenerational church with members from age 1-92. We are always prayerful that no matter the age all should feel welcome to join us.

3. What is your worship service like, and how would you describe your service philosophy?

We are a traditional worship style church. We attempt to make the worship experience one that encounters the living God. I believe the best word to describe our worship would be authentic. Each week is a new week to discover the depth and pull of the Holy Spirit. We are not a church that points fingers at the sin of oth-

ers, but truly lives to be a welcoming place for all people.

4. What can you tell us about Pastor Taylor Daniels?

Pastor Tyler was appointed to Zion in July of 2018. He and his wife, Lindsey, welcomed their first child, Sadie Mae, in November 2018. His focus of study was the rural church. He is also a member of the Winnabow Fire Department.

5. I understand you had significant damage from Hurricane Florence. Can you describe what happened, how you dealt with it and where you held services in the interim?

We had significant damage to both the sanctuary and to our fellowship hall.

It took us nearly 14 months to do a complete interior renovation. November 3rd was our first service back in the sanctuary.

For 14 months we met in the fellowship hall. We have been truly blessed by so many people who made the renovation possible. People and churches reached out to help us in our time of need from all over the country. It was a nice feeling to see community building come in from everywhere.

6. What sorts of community outreach programs/missions do you offer?

We have proudly supported Relay for

Life Brunswick County for over 15 years.

Team Zion raises money with various fundraisers throughout the year. We donate 100 pounds of rice monthly to Manna Ministries of Leland food distribution efforts.

Visitation Ministry-lay members visit the sick and homebound.

The worldwide fellowship groups helping those affected by someone else’s addiction – the Nar-Anon Family Groups – meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. We also support the Girl Scouts, with troops that hold meetings at the church two evenings each week.

7. For a new resident considering whether to join your church, how would you encourage them to give you a try?

We welcome everyone in the name of Jesus Christ to Zion United Methodist Church. It is our hope that you will find this Service to be uplifting and feel the warmth of Christ in our church family. If you do not already have a church home,

we invite you to become a part of ours.

We believe God is doing something extraordinary through our church and we would like for you to be a part. Please prayerfully consider our church as a family you would like to worship and fellowship with. We truly believe we are a “Place to Belong.” Zion is a church that prides itself on extending a warm welcome to everyone.There is no pressure at Zion; of course we love seeing folks every Sunday but if you only come once in awhile, we would still love to see you.

8. Are you planning special Christmas celebrations?

We haven’t had a chance to pre-plan much because the focus was getting us back in the sanctuary. So much is going to be decided at the last minute. Our choir will be having a Christmas program and we will have a Christmas Eve service. The best thing is for folks to check our website and Facebook page for events, dates and times.

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ART BEAT Melissa Ruffino

Escapism at it’s best, on display now STORY COURTESY OF MELISSA RUFFINO

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his powerful collection of escapism art finds it’s way to Leland this month. The artist, Melissa Ruffino explores dimension, sensuality and journeys into the unknown. The Leland Cultural Arts Center is located at 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The reception is on December 12, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Melissa Ruffino is an abstract acrylic painter who has been devoted to her work her entire life. She is originally from the northeast, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting at Parsons School of Design and studied painting abroad in Florence, Italy at Studio Art Center International. She was a juried member at the studio residency of Art Center/

South Florida for a number of years, further developing her work. Currently living in North Carolina and creating a new collection of paintings.

As a child she focused on creating representational art. It wasn’t until she studied at Parsons School of Design that her eyes were opened to abstraction and the world of Escapism, studying artists such as Jackson Pollock, Clyfford Still, Helen

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Frankenthaler, William De Kooning, Joan Mitchell, and more. She began painting with oil and acrylic paints, using motion and expression and pouring the paint freely onto the canvas. Self-expression is how she defines herself as an artist. She continues to find new ways to experiment with her work.

The work is a journey of the unknown subconscious mind applied to the canvas.

She finds herself lost in the work through the process of escapism, not paying attention to time or even her surroundings.

The pleasure, conflict, and fear of what she discovers fuels her to evolve. The work is a window into nothing and everything.

She is able to destroy the work and still make it precious. But above all else, the work must reveal beauty and darkness of the soul. When the world is asleep and the streets are quiet, she is free to escape.

Through that escapism she has developed a specific technique, manipulating the paint through glazing and sanding and using contrasting colors and different surface textures, she creates a chaotic but controlled atmosphere of

dreams, and memories. These sensual and organic spaces evoke these powerful messages.

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Holiday Art Market

Unique art, crafts and gifts for everyone STORY BY AMI BROWN

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he Leland Cultural Arts Center is hosting a seasonal favorite, the Holiday Art Market. The market will have a huge variety of quality gifts and items to choose. This annual event is always well attended and the items on display will go quick, so make sure you include this stop in your holiday shopping so you don’t miss out!

December 7 Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Don’t miss this popular one-day holiday event at the Leland Cultural Arts Center!

The Holiday Art Market features unique handmade gifts that are sure to please everyone on your list, and a fun shopping experience to enjoy for everyone who attends!

Over 40 artists will be present with unique handmade items to help you check some special names off of your list.

The Holiday Art Market will be at the Leland Cultural Arts Center 1212 Magnolia Village Way)

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SHOWCASE Holiday Concerts Bella Nova, Sea Notes and More!

STORY BY AMI BROWN

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f you are in the mood for entertainment this holiday season, look no further than your own back yard. The Odell Williamson Auditorium and the Leland Cultural Art Center have just what you are looking for. From Celtic Dance, Electric Strings to Frosty the Snowman, truly something for all ages. Get your tickets today and enjoy a night on the town full of talent and fun!

BELLA NOVA ELECTRIC STRINGS

This dynamic duo with backing band will perform their Christmas special at the Leland Cultural Art Center for one night only.

This high-energy concert will entertain and get you in the holiday spirit.

Get your tickets early as they usually sell out fast. Friday, December 13, 7 - 9 p.m.

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SEA NOTES: CHRISTMAS CONCERT - THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR December 7 and 8 at 3 p.m.

The Sea Notes Choral Society, presents their Christmas Concert. Sea Notes is a non-profit organization, exists so that its members may experience the joy of singing great choral music and the satisfaction of singing it as well as possible.

Performing at the Odell Williamson Auditorium, tickets are free.

SHOWCASE Tim O’Brien and many others. The Christmas with The Celts PBS pledge show was so successful that it was aired country wide for three years.

ODELL WILLIAMSON CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS

features classic songs such as: Little Drummer Boy, Count Your Blessings, White Christmas, I’ll be Home For Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming To Town and John Lennon’s Happy Christmas.

First there was Riverdance, then Celtic Woman, now the popular PBS Pledge show Christmas with The Celts which is touring across the U.S. The national PBS show Christmas with The Celts aired on 222 PBS channels across the U.S., Canada and on the BBC in Ireland.

The Celts mix lively traditional Irish music and instrumentation with American pop music and their own originals. The Celts lineup stars, Ric Blair on vocal-guitar-bodhran & piano along with the lovely Eimear Arkins from county Clare, Ireland on vocal and fiddle complemented by an array of top-flight musicians on uilleann pipes, Irish whistles, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, five-string bass, drums and of course, the crowd pleasing Irish dancers.

Some of the musicians that have performed with The Celts include Donegal

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A young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life! But can Frosty the Snowman help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join Billy and Frosty as they embark on a New York City adventure filled with thrills and chills, and as they discover that the real magic of Christmas is Love.

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FITNESS Unexpected Benefits

Exercise facts you should know - based on the latest research STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS

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e all know that exercise and a healthy lifestyle offer numerous benefits. Some of the latest research is shedding light on many other unexpected ways that your level of fitness can directly impact and improve your life. Below are some of the surprising findings from recent research studies.

Poor Muscular Fitness may be linked to Depression and Anxiety In a study of midlife women in Singapore, weak upper and lower body strength was associated with depression and anxiety. Researchers analyzed data from 1159 healthy women ages 45-69. Weak hand

grip strength and lower body strength were associated with elevated symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. According to JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, “Strength training has been shown to lead to a significant reduction in depressive symptoms. Both strength training and aerobic exercise ap-

pear to improve depression, possibly as a result of increased blood flow to the brain or improved coping with stress from the release of endorphins such as norepinephrine and dopamine.”

Moderate Exercise Session Increases Memory Performance University of Maryland researchers found that healthy adults ages 55-85 did better

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FITNESS on a memory task just after a moderate exercise session than they did after resting.

Measurements of brain activity showed significantly more activation in memory-related areas of the brain immediately following physical activity. “Just like a muscle adapts to repeated use, single sessions of exercise may flex cognitive neural networks in ways that promote adaptations over time and lead to increased network integrity and function and allow more efficient access to memories,” said principal investigator J. Carson Smith, PhD. Exercise Reduces Colon Cancer Growth Although more research is needed, new findings show colon cancer cell growth slows immediately after a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) session, according

later when compared with the least fit. On the other hand, a subject’s total number of cardiovascular risk factors was not associated with risk of death; patients with zero risk factors had a similar likelihood of dying as those with three or more risk factors.

Lead study author Seamus P. Whelton, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine stated, “We found fitness is an extremely strong risk predictor of survival in the older age group; this is regardless of whether you are otherwise healthy or have cardiovascular risk factors, being more fit means you are more likely to live longer than someone who is less fit. This finding emphasizes the importance of being fit, even when you’re older.”

This small handful of studies shows ex-

to a pilot study published in the Journal of Physiology. More physical activity does appear to be linked with a lower death risk for people with colorectal cancer. Knowing this may be important for understanding the overall relationship between exercise and cancer mortality.

Fitness Predicts Longevity After 70 Most adults over 70 have multiple risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or diabetes, but experts note that knowing the total number of risk factors is not helpful for predicting future health. By contrast, knowing how fit a person is can be predictive according to a recent study released.

Researchers analyzed records of more than 6,500 people ages 70 and older who had taken an exercise stress test and were then tracked for an average of just under 10 years. Data analysis revealed that higher fitness levels significantly increased longevity. The most fit individuals were more than twice as likely to be alive 10 years

ercise can decrease depression and anxiety, increase memory function, lengthen lifespan, and decrease cancer risk. The research is in and still coming in; it is time to reap the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. I think we can agree the list of potential benefits is endless and there is an infinite amount of research out there to prove it. So do yourself and your loved ones a favor, prove the research true and commit to being fit. Start seeing your life improve in every way possible. It is never too late, begin today and keep moving forward…every day counts.

Happy holidays to you and yours…I look forward to sharing helpful insights and tips with you in the New Year to help you live a better life!

If you have additional questions regarding this month’s article or have a topic you would like to see covered in future articles, please email me.

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CHEERS Toasts With the Most Toasting tips to step up your cheers STORY BY JEFF STITES

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he holiday season is upon us and that means so is the potential awkwardness of sitting down to meals with extended family.

In today’s political climate, where battle lines seem to be getting thicker and farther apart, every chance to bridge gaps and bring everyone together is valuable. Enter the traditional toast.

While a shared toast can certainly bring a group together, its origins aren’t exactly warm and fuzzy. The Toastmasters International website has all sorts of fun tidbits about the history of the toast. Let’s look at a few.

The history of the toast goes back almost as far as recorded human history, and crosses all sorts of cultural borders. It seems one of the first uses for a toast was to build trust among people who might be

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likely to try to poison each other (sound anything like your Thanksgiving dinner?).

The host taking the first sip or everyone drinking together was seen as a good way to ensure that the drink was safe.

The Romans gave us the term “toast” as they added a bit of dried bread to their wine to reduce its bitterness. Never tried that. Might help some wines even today….

In the middle ages, the tradition of clinking glasses together began as a way to spill a little of one drink into the other, further ensuring that no one was going to be poisoned during cocktail hour.

It would make for an awkward dinner if we dwelled upon the possibility of killing our guests, so toasts also became a time to wish health and happiness and good fortune to those present or to others not joining in the toast. And people being what they are, this simple well-wishing soon evolved into more elaborate, and often witty, sayings.

The Toastmaster international point to a J. Roach’s 1791 book “The Royal Toastmaster” as the earliest work on the art of the toast. Mr. Roach confirms my suggestion that a toast may be a good idea at your extended family get togethers.

“A Toast or Sentiment very frequently excites good humor, and revives languid conversation; often does it, when properly applied, cool the heat of resentment, and blunt the edge of animosity. A well-applied Toast is acknowledged, universally, to soothe the flame of acrimony, when season and reason oft used their efforts to no purpose,” he wrote.

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So what, exactly, should you say when you toast? Of course you can make something up on the spot, that is often the most appreciated toast, but not everyone can think on his or her feet like a Toastmaster.

I’ve scoured the internet and collected a few toasts you might like to try. I’ll attribute them as I can, but go ahead and claim they are all of your own making. Who’s going to call you out at a holiday dinner?

“May you live for as long as you want, and never want for as long as you live!”

—Bud Abbott (of Abbott and Costello) “May the best of the past be the worst of the future.”

—Anonymous “May our children have wealthy parents.”

—Anonymous “Here’s to a long life and a merry one.

A quick death and an easy one.

A pretty girl and an honest one.

A cold pint– and another one!”

-Traditional Irish Toast “Our enemies never drink Our friends always do

So let’s drink this drink And tell between the two.”

-Modern Drunkard Magazine “Here’s champagne to our real friends And real pain to our sham friends.”

—Francis Bacon And a few especially for Christmas.

“At Christmas play and make good cheer For Christmas comes but once a year.”

-Thomas Tusser “Here’s to the holly with its bright red berry.

Here’s to Christmas, let’s make it merry.”

-Anonymous “God bless us every one!”

Tiny Tim, in Charles dickens’ A Christmas Carol Do you have any favorite toasts? Are there toasts that are traditional in your family or among your friends? If they are suitable for a family publication, send them along to me at jeff@southportmag. com and they might just end up in a future Cheers column!

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Serving up Happiness The Eternal Sunshine Cafe now in Leland STORY BY KASS FINCHER

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ix years ago, 23-year-old Michael Pellegrino opened Eternal Sunshine Cafe on Eastwood Road in Wilmington. The one-of-a-kind breakfast and lunch spot featuring a variety of Eggs Benedict options and yummy homemade breads has been a local favorite there for some time. Building on his success in Wilmington and recognizing an opportunity in Leland, Pellegrino brought his unique concept here in August of this year. Lucky for us!

The Eternal Sunshine Cafe on Village Road in Leland is much larger than the Wilmington location, but offers the same menu and service philosophy. We sat down with three of Pellegrino’s staff to learn more about it.

Kayla Boucek, who runs the front of the restaurant, describes their signature dish.

“Eggs Benedict is what we’re known for,” she says. “We do the original and another eleven different styles. Most popular is probably the Eternal Benedict. The Southern Belle is also very popular, different from your standard Benedict.”

For the uninformed, the standard Eggs Benedict is an English muffin topped with ham or bacon, poached egg and hollandaise sauce. It was named after a Wall Street broker – Lemuel Benedict – who in 1894 was suffering from a hangover and ordered toast with bacon and two poached eggs covered in hollandaise sauce at the Waldorf Hotel in New York.

Fans thank you Mr. Benedict for your hangover cure. But the Eternal Sunshine Cafe takes Eggs Benedict to a whole new level. The Eternal Benedict adds avocado for a healthy twist. The Southern Belle Benedict starts with our beloved fried chicken on a biscuit, topped with poached eggs and sausage gravy. Can’t get more southern than that! And the creative approach they take for the Benedict doesn’t stop there; you can readily see it in the omelet, pancake and french toast choices too.

The Bananas Foster, for example, starts with homemade banana bread french toast, adds bananas and walnuts, topped with butterscotch sauce. The Coconut Joy pancakes include shaved coconut, crushed almonds and chocolate chips topped with chocolate coconut sauce.

Nick Sambuco and Corey Mills, who manage the kitchen, add what is another

key element in their menu – homemade breads. “We make a lot of our breads in house – biscuits, jalapeno cheese bread, peppercorn bread, croissants,” says Nick.

“We do homemade banana bread and make that into our Banana Foster. We do specials on the savory side as well as the sweet side. We do a lot of French toast and pancakes. We try to change it up every week with specials. This time of year we have pumpkin breads, and during the summer we do blueberry French toast and Danish with the croissant.”

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All of the managers started with Pellegrino in the Wilmington location, and they now split their time between the two restaurants. Though the menus are the same, they explain that there are differences in the customer base at each location, resulting in different food choices. “In Wilmington, it’s a lot of college students; here the customers are mostly working people and retirees,” says Corey. “We do a lot more biscuits and gravy for breakfast here, as well as a much stronger lunch business.”

Speaking of lunch, the Cafe offers a variety of sandwiches and salads. “People love the Roast Beast,” Corey says. You can see why – it’s mouthwatering shaved beef, pepper jack cheese and red onion with chipotle mayo on homemade jalapeno cheese bread. Other favorites are the French Dip – shaved beef on a pita with au jus – and the Cali Turkey with bacon and avocado in a pita. Corey and Nick are working on creating more healthy and vegetarian options as well.

Though business has been great and the Leland community very supportive, Pellegrino does not intend to stop there; he is planning to add more restaurants. “Mike’s always on the prowl for new locations, places that would be a good fit for us,” Corey explains. “We want to work toward five locations and a distribution center.”

Their plans for growth are evidence of success, but they also follow a focused philosophy, perhaps best described on the Cafe’s menu. In Pellegrino’s words, “Eternal Sunshine Cafe was originally named after the movie ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ and the poem quoted in the movie by Alexander Pope: ‘How happy is the blameless vestal’s lot! The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray’r accepted, and each wish resign’d.’

“What eternal sunshine grew to mean to me is eternal happiness … The décor,

theme, and ambiance is a direct reflection of this lifestyle. A happy place that promotes good vibes and creates a good environment for everyone from guests to employees.”

It’s apparent that Pellegrino has made his vision tangible, from the bright sunshine beam on the sign outside to the yellow mugs on the table. Stop in, enjoy a great meal and catch the happiness it will inevitably bring to your day.

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runswick Bands is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from any Brunswick County High School. The Frank Mahoney Young Artist Scholarship is designed to assist the recipient in continuing participation in music, either scholastically or with other organized ensembles, according to a release from the Bands organization.

Mahoney was a lifelong musician. He led and played trumpet in his own dance band before he was even 20. Mahoney graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in music education, and worked as a high school music teacher and band director in Florida and Mississippi. He also took a leadership role with Brunswick Bands, playing in the concert band and leading the Brunswick Big Band, and he served in leadership roles in the Sea Notes Choral Society.

The scholarship is open to a graduating Brunswick County senior wind or percussion musician who has been accepted to an accredited college/university or technical school. The student must have participated in high school band or an external community band program for at least three years.

Applications are available from the guidance departments at North, South, and West Brunswick High Schools and can also be downloaded from the Bands’ web-

site, www.brunswickbands.org.

Completed applications should include school transcripts and must be submitted to Dick Slease at euph147@gmail.com by February 21, 2020. The scholarship winner will be announced at Brunswick Bands spring concerts on March 12 and 14.

Brunswick Concert and Big Bands perform throughout Brunswick County. The Brunswick Concert Band has approximately 60 members ranging in age from 15 to

80. The group’s Music Student Assistance Program encourages and supports band participation by accepting donations of instruments from the community, having them refurbished, and loaning them to students who cannot afford to purchase or rent instruments.

For additional information, please contact Dan Corsi at 412-580-6501.

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Start your Holiday Season in Historic Downtown Southport

Southport WinterFest Holiday Tea (Presenting Sponsors: Robert Ruark Society and the City of Southport) Saturday, December 7, 1 p.m.

Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. “It’s a Wonderful Life,” an enchanting afternoon with special entertainment.

Tickets: $40 each Pet Holiday Party with Santa (Sponsored by The Sergei Foundation) Sunday, December 8 2 - 4 p.m. - Free Keziah Park Includes treats, games, prizes, photo op with Santa!

South Brunswick High School Choral Concert (Sponsored by SBHS and the City of Southport) Monday, December 9 7 p.m. - Free Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. Shop-with-a-Cop Concert (Sponsored by Southport Police Department) Tuesday, December 10 5:30 p.m. - Free Franklin Square Park Featuring: Rev & Doc

Annual Cookie Contest (Sponsored by The State Port Pilot) Wednesday, December 11 3 - 5:30 p.m. - Free Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St.

Supper with Santa’s Elves

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Wednesday, December 11 5 - 7 p.m. - $5 per child 209 Atlantic Ave., beside Southport Gym Christmas Movie “Polar Express”

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Thursday, December 12 5 - 8 p.m. - Free Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn

A Maritime Christmas Carol (Sponsored by NC Maritime Museum at Southport) Friday, December 13 3 p.m. at 204 E. Moore St. - Free Visit ghosts of maritime past, present and future.

Light Up the Night Christmas Fire Engine Parade (Sponsored by Southport Fire Dept.)

Friday, December 13, Children will board the fire engines at the Southport Fire Station at 5:30 p.m.

Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Following the parade, children are invited to visit with Santa. Concessions available.

Winter Craft Festival (Sponsored by Downtown Southport, Inc.) Saturday, December 14 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Franklin Square Park Handmade – Home grown items Book Sale (Sponsored by Friends of the Library) Saturday, December 14 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Southport Realty, 727 N. Howe St. Santa’s Workshop

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Saturday, December 14 10 - 11 a.m. - Free 209 Atlantic Ave., beside Southport Gym Crafts for children.

Old Brunswick County Jail Tours (Sponsored by Southport Historical Society) Saturday, December 14 1- 6 p.m. - Free Corner of Nash and Rhett St. Christmas Tour of Homes (Sponsored by Southport Historical Society) Saturday, December 14 1- 6 p.m.

Tickets and maps available Nov 25th at the Southport Historical Society Museum Store, located at the Fort Johnston-Southport Museum and Visitors’ Center, 203 E. Bay St.

Christmas Tour of Homes, cont.

Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 day of the tour WinterFest Performing Arts (Sponsored by Brunswick Arts Council) Saturday, December 14 3 - 6 p.m. - Free Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay St. Performing arts, singing, dancing, etc.

A Coastal Christmas (Sponsored by The NC Maritime Museum at Southport) Saturday, December 14 5 - 7 p.m. - Free NC Maritime Museum at Southport, 204 E. Moore St. Crafts / activities Christmas Flotilla (Sponsored by Cape Fear Yacht Club, Downtown Southport, Inc., Southport Magazine, and the City of Southport) Saturday, December 14 - Free 7 p.m. on the Southport Waterfront Judges - Southport Elementary School Art Class Students.

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KITCHEN 3.Add in half of the yellow curry powder and cinnamon and toss to coat.

Add in the remaining curry powder, cinnamon and the ginger and toss until all the potatoes are coated.

4 Place the potatoes onto a baking sheet (you’ll probably need 2) and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip the potatoes and bake for another 5-10 mins or until fork tender.

5.Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired, and drizzle with maple syrup.

Sweet Potato Options The un-potato offers delicious recipes STORY BY KASS FINCHER

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robably one of the most popular side dishes we enjoy over the holidays is sweet potatoes – whether baked, mashed, candied or in the ubiquitous casserole with marshmallows on top (my favorite). Did you know it is the state vegetable for North Carolina? And, also, did you know it’s not really a potato, or even a yam for that matter?

It’s true – what we call sweet potatoes are in fact really root vegetables, not tubers like the other potatoes. Sweet potatoes belong to the same plant family as the morning glory. Yams, on the other hand, come from the same plant family as grasses and palms.

Many think the sweet potato might be the oldest cultivated crop in the world.

Originating in Central or South Ameri-

ca, the plant made its way to the Native American cultures in North America and was brought back to Europe by Christopher Columbus. In the 1700s, the American colonists growing the vegetable began referring to it as “sweet potatoes” to distinguish it from the other potatoes.

Before and during the Civil War period, southern historians recant the important role the food played in slaves’ diets, as well

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as scavenging Confederate soldiers later returning from war. The sweet potato crop was a hardy one, easy to grow and easy to keep in a root cellar, so even into the 20th century it was associated with poverty, as it was often the only thing many people had to eat.

When the tobacco industry was challenged, many North Carolina farmers turned to growing sweet potatoes. Since the 70s, North Carolina has been the leading sweet potato producer, supplying about half of the nation’s annual crop.

So, this holiday season, we embrace our state vegetable and its many variations as an important element of our family menu.

I’ll stick with the casserole with marshmallows, but here are a couple of recipes that offer a new take on sweet potatoes. One with a paleo, gluten-free approach and another with a bit of liquor to spice it up.

Either way, you get the benefits of this vitamin-rich and yummy vegetable.

MAPLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CURRY

Ingredients 2 lbs sweet potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes (about 8 cups of cubes or 2 large/ 4 small sweet potatoes) 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted 2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup + more for drizzling 1 1/2 tbsp yellow curry powder 2 tsp cinnamon + more for sprinkling 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced Salt/pepper Instructions 1.Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with coconut oil and maple syrup and toss to evenly coat.

PINEAPPLE-BOURBON SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

A spiced sweet potato casserole with crushed pineapple and bourbon, as well as a homemade marshmallow creme topping.

Ingredients: 6 jumbo sweet potatoes ½ cup dark brown sugar ¼ cup bourbon ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. ground allspice ½ tsp. nutmeg ½ tsp black pepper 2 eggs 8 oz. canned crushed pineapple, undrained ½ batch homemade marshmallow crème Directions: 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place potatoes on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet and bake until tender, about 1½ hours. Once cool enough to handle, remove the peels (they should just slide right off).

2. Add the peeled sweet potatoes to a food processor along with the brown sugar, bourbon, melted butter, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, pepper, eggs, and pineapple. Puree the mixture until completely smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl once or twice if needed.

3. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a 3-quart baking dish and bake until heated through, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread with the marshmallow creme. Put the broiler on high and return the baking dish to the oven. Broil until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

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December DEC 7

TREE LIGHTING - LELAND

Get your holiday season started right with the annual tree lighting. Help light the tree at Town Hall, then stop by his workshop for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The North Brunswick High School chorus will provide a festive holiday soundtrack for the evening.

DEC 7

LCAC HOLIDAY ART MARKET

Shop for beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade gifts for everyone on your list. The Market is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

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TREE LIGHTING – BELVILLE

Mark your calendars for the tree lighting in Belville; times and specific events to be announced.

DEC 8

AN 18TH CENTURY CHRISTMAS

Costumed “Colonials” will lead guided tours of St. Philips Anglican Church on the half hour. There will be Colonial refreshments, traditional games and craft making, including Moravian paper stars. An authentic period candlelit service will be held at 5 p.m. in the church ruins. The events runs from 1-5:30 p.m. at the site, on N.C. 133, and the cost is $5 per vehicle.

DEC 10

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice offers a free grief workshop for anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one during the holidays. The program is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the LCFH House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia. Pre-registration is required; call 910-796-8056.

DEC 12

ARTIST RECEPTION

Join artist Melissa Ruffino for a reception celebrating her work, 6-8 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

DEC 13

MOVIE NIGHT IN LELAND — DOUBLE FEATURE

Bring a blanket or chairs and settle in for a blockbuster night featuring “Elf”

and “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” starting at 6 p.m.

DEC 13

BELLANOVA STRINGS

This high-energy, all electric strings concert is from 7-9 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

DEC 13

A MARITIME CHRISTMAS CAROL

Visit ghosts of maritime past, present and future in this event sponsored by the NC Maritime Museum at Southport, 3 p.m. at the Museum, 204 E. Moore Street. This is a free event.

DEC 13

NORTH BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB MEETING The North Brunswick Newcomers Club welcomes Captain Marybeth Ray,

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Social time starts at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10 a.m. 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. Membership dues are $25 per year. For more information on the Club and its activities, visit the website at www.nbnewcomers.org .

DEC 14

CHRISTMAS FLOTILLA

Southport’s WinterFest activities culminate with the annual flotilla. This holiday boat parade is sponsored by the Cape Fear Yacht Club, Downtown Southport, Inc., Southport Magazine, and the City of Southport. The flotilla gets underway at 7 p.m. on the Southport Waterfront, and Southport Elementary School art students will serve as judges.

DEC 17

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA — LELAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER This magical morning will include breakfast, craft making, story time and pictures with Santa. This event is open to families with children ages 3-5, but preregistration is required; visit https:// www.townofleland.com/breakfast-santa-0 for details.

DEC 18

COOKIES WITH SANTA — LELAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Children ages 5-10 and their families can decorate cookies, enjoy story time and pictures with Santa. This free event starts at 6:30 p.m. and pre-registration is required.

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Nov 27 — Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert — two shows, at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Dec 3 — The Wilmington Choral Society presents Songs of Disney, including music from “Cinderella,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Lion King.” This show starts at 7 p.m.

Dec 5 — The Midtown Men. This show reunites stars from Jersey Boys, bringing holiday hits such as “Let It Snow” and “Winter Wonderland,” as well as their signature renditions of 60s classics.

Dec 7 and 8 — A Carolina Nutcracker - The City Ballet presents this classic holiday ballet.

Dec 10 and 11 — The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays: This action-packed show will dazzle and delight audiences of all ages.

Dec 14-15 — The Great Wilmington Nutcracker - The US International Ballet presents this classic holiday ballet, using professional and local dancers.

Shows are 7:30 on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Dec 17 — The North Carolina Symphony performs Holiday Pops, with shows at 3 and 7:30 p.m.

Jan 8 — Trombonist and composer Delfeayo Marsalis performs at 7:30 p.m.

Jan 9 — The North Carolina Symphony presents “The Planet,” featuring selections from Debussy and Salina Fisher.

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Dec 12 — Christmas with the Celts — Enjoy traditional Irish music with a touch of American pop.

Dec 15 — The Barter Players, classic theater for kids of all ages, presents Frosty, 3 p.m.

Dec 20 - The Great International Nutcracker Ballet The Wilmington Ballet Company and the US International Ballet includes dancers from five countries. They will perform the holiday classic ballet at 6:30 p.m.

Check https://www.brunswickcc. edu/odell-williamson-auditorium/ for ticket information.

BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE 8068 River Road SE, Southport

BLT presents the classic holiday show, A Christmas Carol, with nightly

performances at 7:30 p.m. on Dec 5-7 and 12-14, and matinee shows at 3 p.m. on Dec 8 and 14. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for students, and are available at Rickey Evans Gallery or online at www.brunswicklittletheatre. com.

THE JOYCE

1174 Turlington Ave Dec 14 — Miles Atlas Jan 4 — Miles Atlas Ongoing Events

RIVERWALK FARMERS MARKET

Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville Thursdays 2-6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SOUTHPORT MUSIC PRODUCTIONS

Deejay • Announcer • Sound System Rentals Customized Music Weddings • Events • Meetings

CALL ALAN BEASLEY 910-612-3230

Jan 13-14 — Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Sponge Bob, of course, and his musical is coming to Wilmington. This heartwarming and hilarious musical brings the popular Nickelodeon show to life.

Jan 17 Chanticleer — The renowned all male chorus comes to Wilmington, sharing music from the Renaissance to jazz and popular genres, with contemporary composition.

Visit https://cfcc.edu/capefearstage/ for more information or to purchase tickets.

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calendar HEALTH HACKS

Second Mondays

Health Hacks is a 90-minute cooking demonstration for attendees to learn to cook a healthy meal and then taste what they prepare. Held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the WWAY Event Center, 1224 Magnolia Village Way in Leland. Sponsored by the Brunswick Wellness Coalition.

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 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month, 240 Hospital Drive, Bolivia.

BRIDGEWATER WINES 1132 New Pointe Blvd

Tuesday Trivia with Mike, 6:30-8 p.m.; Wine Down Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m.

LOCAL’S TAVERN

1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Music Bingo on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR

1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Check Facebook for menu specials and events.

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WILLOUGHBYS

8951 Ocean Hwy E (U.S. 17), Leland

Find them on Facebook for music and events scheduling.

THE JOYCE

1174 Turlington Ave

Check Facebook for details on food and drink specials.

BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT MAGNOLIA GREENS

Until mid-December, trivia on Wednesdays and Karaoke on Thursdays.

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

HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES

P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE

1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look

1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries

BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT

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 COMING SOOM

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

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

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.

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

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

SHIRLEY’S DINER 112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890

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

WILLOUGHBYS 8951 Ocean Hwy E, Leland 910-383-1270 Bar/Pub

2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches

JIMMY JOHN’S

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

1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink

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

JERSEY MIKE’S

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO

DUNKIN DONUTS

SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

SUBWAY

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

Warm up with Port City Java coffee or hot chocolate and a box of muffins to go this winter.

Two convenient locations: 511 Olde Waterford Way and 1112 E Cutlar Crossing

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

SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND

PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA

1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522

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.

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

SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q

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

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

YUMMI YUMMI 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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(not including taxes and fees)

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