The town of Leland's hurricane expo highlights 9 upcoming Brunswick events
Cheryl M. WhitakerHurricane expo
The town of Leland will host its third annual hurricane expo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the Leland Cultural Arts Center,1212 Magnolia Village Way.
The goal of the expo is to ensure residents are prepared for a potential hurricane by offering a one stop shop for emergency resources, answering any storm-related questions, and making key stakeholders and partner agencies available to citizens.
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The town of Leland staff from Fire/Rescue, Police, Public Services, and Planning and Inspections departments will be in attendance. Other participating agencies include Brunswick County Emergency Services, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, Brunswick County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, National Weather Service, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Red Cross, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agency, and WWAY TV.
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The workshops will cover the hurricane season outlook from the National Weather Service and flooding, insurance, and stormwater management. Workshops will be offered at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. A question-and-answer panel with the town staff and public safety officials will be held at 12:30 p.m. Submit questions for the panel to Emergency Management Chief John Grimes via email at jgrimes@townofleland.com.
The event will will include a touch-a-truck, allowing community members to learn about fire engines and swift water rescue equipment. Other public safety agencies will also have their equipment on display.
Calabash Summer Concert Series
The Band of Oz kicks off the Calabash Summer Concert Series performing beach music from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at Calabash Town Park, 868 Persimmon Road. Hot dogs, kettle corns and treats available. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Free. 910-579-6747.
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Sandbar lecture: Microplastics in the Southeast
Enjoy an entertaining and educational presentation at the Museum of Coastal Carolina with the weekly Sandbar Lecture Series. The series brings local experts to speak about topics ranging from the coastal environment to Outer Banks history.
Join Georgia Busch, a Coastal Specialist at the Wrightsville Beach office of the North Carolina Coastal Federation, for an in-depth look at her recent microplastics sampling citizen science program. Busch has her master’s degree in Coastal and Ocean Policy from University of North Carolina Wilmington.
The lecture will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at the museum, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach.
Sandbar lectures are free with museum admission.
Sunset Beach Sound Waves concert series
Kicking off the Sunset Beach Sound Waves concert series will be The Entertainers. The band will perform beach, R&B, classic rock and country music, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 at the Village Park gazebo, 1791 Queen Anne St. Free.
Oak Island concert series
The Oak Island "Bands by the Beach" concert series will have Autumn Tyde performing "oldies," 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 9 at the Middleton Park Amphitheater, 102 SE 47th St. Free.
Ocean Isle Beach Summer Concert
Come to the Ocean Isle Beach Summer Concert, also known as the Peggy Hughes Concert Series, and listen to The Magnificents. The band will be playing 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 9 at Town Center Park, 11 E Second St. Free.
Art-Full Home Show and Sale
Fifteen local fine artists will be hosting the Art-Full Home Show and Sale, an independent exhibit and sale of fine art and home decor.
The public is invited, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road, SE Southport.
There will be 2D and 3D works and more. All of the exhibiting artists will be in attendance.
For more information, paulaamurphy@comcast.net or cbrizzolara@gmail.com.
Holden Beach Concert Series
It's time to boogie once again at the Holden Beach Concert Series. The Main Event Band performs beach, classic and rock music, 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, June 11 at the pavilion under the Holden Beach Bridge. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring a chair or beach towel. Free. 910-842-6488.
Brunswick Little Theatre's auditions
Brunswick Little Theatre will be holding open auditions for "Maybe Baby It's You."
Roles needed: Three females (ages 25-60) and three males (25-60).
Auditions will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, June 11 and 7 p.m. Monday, June 12 in Classroom 1A (building behind theater), 8068 River Road, S.E., Southport.
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