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👀 Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your local government? Well, come see for yourself! Applications are now open for the first-ever Leland Citizens Academy, a free six-week program that’ll give participants an up-close look at how the Town works, the services we provide, and what our staff members are doing day to day. Classes meet Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 6 through Feb. 10, at different Town facilities. And since we’re keeping the inaugural class to just 20 participants, you’ll want to get those applications in! The academy is open to people who live within Town limits or own a business within Town limits. 🎓 Applications are open now through Nov. 30. Ready to go behind the scenes with us? Learn more and apply through the 🔗 below! 👇

Honestly, same. 😎 The British Invaders finally take the Founders Park amphitheater stage tonight at 6 p.m. for Live in Leland! 🇬🇧🎶 Come hear hits from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, and more. Admission is ✨ free ✨ Come hungry, too. Sergeant Spuds, Tasty Tees, Port City Plates, Glizzies on the Go, Hanna’s Hawaiian Ice, and Mimi & Papa’s Gourmet Popcorn and Sweet Shop will all be there, along with the beer garden featuring Leland Brewing Company and Brunswick Beer and Cider. Plus, the splash pad and playground will be open. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and make yourself at home 😎

Hey, Leland! A couple of big park conversations are coming up, and we want to make sure you know how to be part of them. 🌳 On Wednesday, Oct. 28, we’re hosting two open houses at Town Hall from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. One will give you another opportunity to share feedback on our Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan. The other will focus on the future Loblolly Park, where planning and design work are continuing. Then, on Thursday, Oct. 29, Town Council and the Parks & Recreation Board will meet jointly for special meetings on both projects at Town Hall. The PROS Plan meeting begins at 6 p.m., followed by Loblolly Park at 7:30 p.m. If you’d like to weigh in on the PROS Plan, be sure to stop by the Oct. 28 open house, as public comment will not be taken during the Oct. 29 PROS Plan meeting. Get the full rundown on both open houses and meetings at the link below. 👇

Just a friendly PSA … don’t know who needs to hear this but you need to actually stop at 🛑 signs.

How about a little lunchtime viewing for your timeline? 👀🥪 A new Leland 2045 quarterly update is here, and this time we’re talking pedestrian and infrastructure improvements around Town, the completion of improvements at Founders Park, and the latest on the Sturgeon Creek Park boardwalk and dock project. So grab your lunch and tap ▶️ for a quick look at what’s been happening! Want to know more about Leland 2045 and what it actually does? Take a few minutes to check out the plan for yourself. It’s the best place to learn what it is, what it isn’t, and how it helps guide the Town’s long-term planning. 🔗 Find the link to Leland 2045 in the caption.

Leland, your rescheduled British Invasion is almost here! 🇬🇧🎶 The British Invaders take the Founders Park amphitheater stage Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. as our Live in Leland series continues. Expect plenty of hits from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, and more. Admission is ✨ free ✨ so grab a lawn chair or blanket and come spend the evening with us as Founders Park becomes a bit more British. We’ll see y’all there! 🎶🇬🇧

👋 Hey, Leland! Just stopping by the timeline to remind y'all about Let's Talk Leland. Join us Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Town Hall for an informal town hall-style conversation with Mayor Brenda Bozeman, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Campbell, and Town staff about what's happening around Leland. We'll start with a social half-hour before the conversation and Q&A begin at 6:30 p.m. Bring your questions, your ideas, or just yourself. We'll save you a seat! 💙

Town Council is continuing to weigh in on the future of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. At Thursday’s regular meeting, Council approved two actions related to the bridge replacement project. While recognizing the need to replace the bridge, Council is asking that all available options be carefully evaluated before the project moves forward. Council approved a resolution requesting a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement for the bridge replacement project, as well as a letter requesting a federal review of the Wilmington Harbor Navigation Project. Together, the requests are intended to help identify potential alternatives and better understand the broader impacts of the project. Town Council will continue advocating for Leland residents and making sure their interests are represented as decisions about the bridge move forward. 🔗 Read more, including the resolution and letter in the link below.

A little heavy lifting was on the training schedule Thursday for A Shift at Station 53. 💪 Our firefighters practiced safely freeing someone trapped beneath a large, heavy object. This time, it was a dumpster, but the skills apply to a variety of rescue situations. The crew used specialized struts, airbags, wood cribbing, and other equipment to practice lifting and stabilizing the dumpster while providing patient care. Their patient? Phil, the training dummy, who probably would’ve preferred a less eventful Thursday. 😂

🚔 Hey, Leland! Consider this a friendly reminder that you’ve got an opportunity to come hang out with the folks behind the badges. National Night Out is coming up Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Founders Park! Come check out the police cars and other emergency vehicles, grab some food, play a few games, listen to a live DJ from Z107.5, and meet members of the Leland Police Department, local first responders, and some of our other community partners. The splash pad and playground will also be open for the kids, so bring the family and make an evening of it. It’s free, and a pretty good excuse to spend the evening at Founders Park! See y’all there! 👋

We’re legally required to say this at least once: It’s fall, y’all! 🍂 Okay, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s talk our upcoming Fall Festival! We’re taking over Founders Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with trick-or-treating along the pumpkin trail, pumpkin painting, face painting, yard games, and more. Admission is free, costumes are encouraged, and all ages are welcome 🎃 Go ahead and circle Oct. 24 on the calendar and we'll see y'all at Founders Park!