February 17 2012

Cell Phones For Soldiers  And  Riegelwood Federal Credit Union Along With Area Businesses
Collected Hundreds Of  Cell Phones For Soldiers

LELAND, NC- More than 600 phones were collected during the Riegelwood Federal Credit Union Cell Phones for Soldiers Fundraiser, which ended December 31st, 2011. The North Brunswick and Columbus County areas started calling on the communities to support these brave men and women by donating unused cell phones. The communities rallied together to make the fundraiser a great success. In three months over 600 phones were collected. So often we want to help the men and women that are in the service, but we just don’t know how. Riegelwood Federal Credit Union decided to step up and get community involvement with this project.
Local high school students, Garrett Williams, Junior of NBHS and Abreon Hall of East Columbus High School helped RFCU with this project. Williams would come to the credit union about every 6 weeks and separate the phones from the other equipment, count, package the phones, prepare the box for mailing and drop off at the local post office in Leland. Garrett said, “It was surprising to see the number of people that participated in donating their old phones”.  McDonald’s at Newport Center in Leland Collected the most phones at one time…over 75…way to go McDonalds! Several businesses requested to keep collecting: Asset Mini Storage, McDonalds and RFCU, these businesses still have boxes set up and will continue to collect as long as the community continues to donate.

Feb 17 2012

4th Annual Little Princess Ball Held in Two Locations

Brunswick County, NC (February 9, 2012) – Once upon a time the prettiest girls and the handsomest men attended a Little Princess Ball. February 4th marked the 4th anniversary of the event which has become a tradition for families wishing to make memories that will last a lifetime.  Girls participated in activities including dancing, face painting, crafts and much more. Sponsored by Brunswick Community College, Brunswick County Senior Resources, Brunswick County Parks and Recreation and Communities In Schools, the ball has grown from 150 to 375 participants, involves over 60 volunteers, and is held in two locations.
Although the girls are dressed in their finest, the Ball is not a beauty pageant. It is an opportunity for girls to spend quality time with their father or other significant adult male role model. It is day when they get his undivided attention, something that may not happen every day. “We deliberately keep the cost affordable so girls of all socio-economic backgrounds can participate and feel like a princess for a day,” explains Kimberly Bandera, Marketing and Events Director for CIS. “Seeing the smiles on the faces of the girls, the men, and even the volunteers is priceless – everyone who participates is enriched by the experience.”
Net proceeds from the event went to support the programs and services of Brunswick County Parks and Recreation and CIS. Photographs from the Ball may be seen on Facebook or www.cisbrunswick.org.

Feb 3 2012

Club News

Kiwanis Organization Will Hold Open House- Feb 8

Kiwanis is an activist organization serving the youngsters of Brunswick County. In our Southport/Oak Island chapter, we support 18 activities for kids from elementary school to Junior College. We provide scholarships, reading and mentoring programs, leadership, teen court and so much more. We seek to establish a new Kiwanis chapter for the North Brunswick area. We invite all those interested in helping youngsters and in establishing a local Kiwanis Organization to an open house from 9 am to 12 pm at the Comfort Inn in Leland on Wednesday, February 8. We look forward to starting something special for this area and hope to see you on February 8.Leland Rotarians
Frank Williams reported that the Leland Area Rotary Club held a food drive to benefit Manna Ministries’ food bank on Saturday, January 21.  Club members manned a table outside of Leland’s Harris Teeter, where they collected 25 boxes of food and approximately $160 in cash contributions for Manna Ministries.

Leland Senior Center Activities
A Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. Senior Center

1490 Village Rd., Leland, NC  28451    910/371-3560
All activities are open to the public free of charge unless otherwise listed.  All activities are located at the Leland Senior Center unless otherwise listed.
Learn to Knit or Crochet!—On the first & third Friday of the month from 10am-Noon, Camille Deasy will be with us to teach Crochet or Knit. If you already know how to knit or crochet, we would be glad to have you help out or bring your project and socialize.  Please call 371-3560 to RSVP.
AARP Tax Aide-The AARP Tax Aide volunteers will be with us again this year to prepare taxes free of charge!  From Feb. 1-April 16 on Tuesdays from 9am-1pm they will see individuals.  Taxes will be prepared on a first come first serve basis.
Medical Transportation-Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. offers Medical Transportation to qualifying individuals.  Please call Derrisa Gore for more information at 910/253-2199.
Help us keep in touch with you!–Want to keep up with Leland Senior Center Activities & Programs?  Do you also have an email address?  Email Susan, bsrileland@gmail.com to receive the newsletter and updates!
Brunswick Quilters to present “A Galaxy of Quilts” in Southport, N.C.

The Brunswick Quilters guild will present “A Galaxy of Quilts” quilt show on Saturday May 19, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Sunday May 20, 2012 from 11 AM to 4:00 PM at The Brunswick Center, 1513 North Howe Street in Southport, NC.
The exhibit will display more than 100 quilts and quilted items made by guild members. The event will showcase a queen-size raffle quilt, “Aegean Star”, a Judy Martin pattern made by guild members.  In addition, select vendors will be offering fabrics, patterns, sewing machines and quilting accessories for sale. You will also have the opportunity to shop at the boutique and resale booths and cast your vote for your favorite quilt and bid on silent auction items.
The Brunswick Quilters support the community with many charitable efforts including donating the quilts they make to the newborn babies at Brunswick Community Hospital, Habitat for Humanity houses, family shelters, The Boys and Girls Home of Waccamaw, military veterans, Quilts of Valor and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
The donation for the quilt show is $5 at the door. Discount coupons are available at quilt shops and on the website, brunswickquilters.com. Contact information: goq@brunswickquilters.com
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Contact: 910-575-6682

Sea Notes Scholarship
Sea Notes Choral Society is proud to announce that it will award a $1000 scholarship to a college-bound high school senior for the academic year beginning in September, 2012.
Applications will be available this month from the guidance departments at West, South, and North Brunswick High Schools, Early College High School, and Brunswick County Academy. Applications may also be downloaded from the Sea Notes website www.sea-notes.com.  The deadline for submitting applications is March 16, 2012.  The scholarship winner will be announced in April, 2012.
Note:  For further information, please contact Anne Richmond.
Phone: 910-368-9620
E-mail: atrichmond@bsafe.us

Feb 3 2012

Police Chief Timothy Jayne has announced that the Leland Police Department is now accepting applications for their 2012 Citizens Police Academy. The academy will begin Wednesday, March 7, 2012 and conclude Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The academy will meet each Wednesday evening and present a wide range of topics and interesting training opportunities for Leland residents to learn more about their police department.
The Leland Police Department citizen’s academy has been in existence since 2008 and the graduates come from all parts of Leland and many are newcomers to the area. The academy is designed to inform citizens about the different functions of the police department and to give insight into what training police officers complete to become officers. Course topics include:
Patrol operations
Police investigations
Domestic violence
Crime scene investigations
Drug crimes
Community policing and crime prevention
Traffic enforcement and accident investigation
If you are interested please contact Lieutenant Rick DellaPia:        rdellapia@townofleland.com or call the Leland Police Department at  910.371.1100

January 6 2012

Re-gifting: And Easy and Effective Way to Help Those in Need

By Jane Crowder  jane@theLNR.com
Did you ever get a gift that you just didn’t like or just wasn’t you?  You couldn’t send it back, you couldn’t use it, and you just didn’t know what to do with it?
Well, Hope Harbor Home’s Hope Chest Thrift Stores have the answer. The stores have a program in which you can drop off unused and unwanted gifts. By helping HHH help others in the community, the re-gifting program will provide the necessary financial support to aid women, children and men who fall victim to domestic violence and sexual assault.
You can drop off you donation at any of the Hope Chest Stores. For the location nearest you, call (910) 754-5726 or go to www.hopeharborhome.org. The people of Hope Harbor Homes and Hope Chest Stores invite you to help support this worthy cause, and have a Happy New Year.

Dec 2 2011

7th District Chairman Frank Williams inducted into NCGOP Hall of Fame; Sandifer among nominees for John East Memorial Award
Brunswick County resident Frank Williams, who will soon complete his term as Chairman of the N.C. 7th Congressional District Republican Party, was inducted into the N.C. Republican Party Hall of Fame at a dinner in Cary on November 19, 2011.  The award was presented by State Representative Frank Iler, who was honored with the award in 2009.  One person from each Congressional district was inducted.  Williams was one of five nominees from the 7th District, and the winner was selected by a committee appointed by the NCGOP State Chairman.
In addition, the late David Sandifer, who served as Chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners until his passing in 2008, was among the nominees for the John P. East Memorial Award, which recognizes a deceased individual who otherwise meets the requirements for the Hall of Fame.  The late Senator Jesse Helms was honored with the East award at this year’s ceremony.
In addition to his service as 7th District Chairman, Williams has served as a precinct chair, Young Republican club chairman, Young Republican state chairman and has volunteered or worked on numerous campaigns.
“I had the opportunity to get to know Frank Williams through his work managing my campaigns for State Auditor in 2004 and 2008,” said former N.C. State Auditor Les Merritt, whose fiscal conservatism earned him the nickname ‘The Taxpayers’ Watchdog.’  “Frank is committed to our party’s conservative principles, and he is willing to stand up for what he believes in.  The fact that he has been inducted into the Hall of Fame shows that true conservatives have real influence in our party.  I am pleased to see his years of hard work recognized in this way.”
““Frank Williams volunteered on his first campaign in 1992, and he has consistently worked in the trenches supporting conservative candidates for nearly two decades,” added NCGOP Vice Chairman Wayne King.  “Frank has been a tireless worker for conservative principles and common-sense government, and I am pleased that his commitment and dedication have earned him recognition in the N.C. Republican Party Hall of Fame.”
“The 7th District had four other nominees who were more than deserving of this award, and I am humbled that selection committee saw fit to choose me,” said Williams.  “There are countless people who contribute to the conservative movement in a variety of ways, and everything we accomplish is truly a grassroots team effort.”
The N.C. Republican Party Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have been actively involved in the Republican Party for at least ten years.