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Brunswick Arts Council Announces Winners of 22nd Fall Art Show
Brunswick Arts Council is pleased to announce the winners of its 22nd annual fall art show. The show was through October 8 at Leland Cultural Arts Center and was open to the public with free admission. An awards reception was held on October 7, and more than $3,000 in prizes was handed out in a variety of categories.
BAC Best of Show Award:
“Ibis in Flight”- Stephen Sullivan (above)
Two-Dimensional
1st Place - “Flower Girls”- Ann Hair 2nd Place - “Follow the Sun”- Chris Bloom 3rd Place - ”Safe Harbor”- Richard Staat
Photography
1st Place - “In the End”- Patricia Graney 2nd Place - “A Filament of Light”- Charlene Baggett 3rd Place - “Oak Island Light”- Karen Mortimore
Three-Dimensional
1st Place -“Windswept” - Richard Caffrey 2nd Place - “Path to the Beach” - Chuck Whitlock 3rd Place - ”Pipeline Crew” - Linda Drye
Teen
First Place Teen 2D - “Checkers” - James McMahon First Place Teen 3D -“Hange Zoe” - Kat Totten
Town of Leland Adopts ADA Transition Plan
As part of ongoing efforts to welcome and serve all members of the community, the Town of Leland has adopted an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The purpose of the plan is to ensure residents and visitors have full access to the town’s public right-of-way and public facilities. It is designed to accommodate disabled persons of Leland to achieve fair access to facilities without limiting their quality of life.
BBX Hosts 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
Brunswick Beer Xchange (BBX) hosted its one-year anniversary and Oktoberfest event on October 22 with live music, axe throwing and beer Olympics. Food trucks on site included Beyond the Bayou and 2Bros Coastal Cuisine.
Town of Belville Mayor Attends American Flood Coalition Leaders in Resilience Reception
Town of Belville Mayor Mike Allen, Town Manager Athina Williams, Finance Clerk Brenda Williams and Town Clark Sharon Niemann attended the American Flood Coalition Leaders in CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Resilience Reception in Wilmington on October 11. Leaders across North Carolina gathered in celebration of ongoing efforts to boost flood resilience across the state.
Cape Fear Band of Skarure Woccon Indians held its Harvest Festival on October 9 at the Belville Riverwalk Park. The Belville Board of Commissioners approved Resolution R22-27 Commemorating Indigenous People’s Day. The town gives special thanks to Chief Lovell Pierce for making this event a success.
Town of Belville’s Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Town of Belville hosted Belville's Lights by the River and its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 4 at the Brunswick Riverwalk Park. Guests sipped hot chocolate, tea and coffee and nibbled free popcorn, and the Trolly Stop sold hotdogs. Santa arrived for a meet and greet, Coastal Dance Academy gave a stunning performance, and everyone enjoyed laughing along with the movie Elf. It was an evening of familyoriented fun, and it will return next year.
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Coastal Buds Buddy Walk Held at Belville Riverwalk
The Coastal Buds Buddy Walk was a huge fundraiser for Down’s Syndrome and raised more than $90,000. The town thanks all who participated, especially Finance Clerk Brenda Williams CONTRIBUTED PHOTO for serving as the town liaison for this event. Mayor Mike Allen approved Proclamation P22-05 - A Proclamation to Raise Awareness for Down Syndrome and Support the Coastal Buds Buddy Walk.
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Together with the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, The Bridge Presbyterian Church held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour at the church’s new location at 1444 Lanvale Road in Leland. The event took place on November 6.
Leland Police Department Hosts National Night Out
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Leland Police Department hosted a National Night Out on October 4 in Founders Park at 113 Town Hall Drive. Everyone was welcome to attend the event, which included food trucks, live music, games and the opportunity to meet and engage with local law enforcement.
Funding Awarded for Two Electric Vehicle Chargers at Founders Park
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Two electric vehicle chargers will soon be installed next to Founders Park in Leland, thanks to grant funding the town has received. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Air Quality’s Level 2 Public Access Program will fund the zero-emission vehicle chargers. Construction on the charging station is planned for January 2023.
Brunswick County Parade of Homes Draws Crowds
Brunswick County Homebuilders Association’s 2022 Brunswick County Parade of Homes drew crowds from October 14 to 16 and 21 to 23. Forty model homes were on view from Southport to Ocean Isle Beach to Leland. The annual parade is a great way to see what you like from custom home designs, interior designs to a builder quality look.
America’s Home Place Holds Ribbon Cutting
Together with North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, America’s Home Place held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new location at 1215 West Gate Drive in Leland. The ceremony was held on October 21. America’s Home Place offers new homes in a variety of custom styles, including small house plans, two-story hour plans and modern house plans to name a few.
Ocean Health Center Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
More than a dozen people came out on November 9 to join North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the grand-opening and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Ocean Health Center, located at 1107 New Pointe Boulevard, Suite B5 in Leland. Dr. Brandy McKechnie and Dr. Chris McKechnie held a meet and greet, tours of the facility and complimentary food and beverages.
