Well, Leland, it looks like this British invasion is a no-go. 🇬🇧🌧️ Due to the potential for inclement weather Thursday, this week's Live in Leland concert featuring The British Invaders has been canceled. We know many of you were looking forward to the show, and we're disappointed we won't get to spend the evening with you at Founders Park. But there's still one more Live in Leland concert on the calendar! 🎶 Join us Thursday, Sept. 3, as Dear MariBella and the Pig Kickers take the Founders Park amphitheater stage at 6 p.m. Admission is free, so make plans to join us! We'll keep calm, carry on, and see y'all next week. 💙

🌊 Swiftwater Assessments 🏊‍♂️ Moving water is powerful and unpredictable, and the firefighters on our Swiftwater Team have to be ready for it. This week, Leland Fire Department is putting those skills to the test through three days of swiftwater assessments. Our firefighters are demonstrating their swimming ability and comfort in challenging water conditions, along with rope skills that can be just as important during a rescue. With swiftwater teams often deploying in smaller groups, everyone needs to know how to rig, tie knots, and build rope systems with little direction. These assessments are required to serve on the team and help make sure our firefighters are ready when they’re needed. Thanks to our neighbors at Pender EMS & Fire, Inc for lending a hand and helping out this week! 🤝

Got something on your mind, Leland? Come sit a spell. We've got a few chairs with your name on them. 👋 Let's Talk Leland returns Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Town Hall. Join Mayor Brenda Bozeman, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Campbell, and Town staff for an informal town hall-style conversation about what's happening around Leland. We'll start with a social half-hour before opening things up for questions and conversation at 6:30 p.m. Bring your questions, your ideas, or just yourself. We'd love to have you there! 💙

We couldn't let August slip away without giving a shoutout to the newest members of our team. 💙 Please help us welcome the Town of Leland's newest employees! We're glad to have them here and look forward to the work they'll be doing for the community. Give them a warm Leland welcome in the comments! 👋

🗓️ Leland, here’s a meeting to keep on your radar this week. The Planning Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. A few items on the agenda include: ✅ A quarterly update on the Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan ✅ Consideration of rezoning a property to include it in the US Highway 17 Overlay District ✅ Discussion of draft Article 4 of the Unified Development Ordinance, which focuses on zoning maps and districts Want the full rundown? You can find the agenda here 👉 https://ow.ly/E4Vv50ZEUya

Mind the gap, Leland. 🇬🇧🎶 The British Invaders are making their way across the pond and headed straight for the Founders Park amphitheater on Thursday, Aug. 27, for our next Live in Leland concert! Get ready for an evening of hits from some of the biggest names in British music, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, and more. The show starts at 6 p.m., admission is FREE, and we'll have food trucks, yard games, the splash pad, playground, and a beer garden featuring Leland Brewing Company and Brunswick Beer and Cider for guests 21 and older. Grab your lawn chair or picnic blanket and come spend Thursday evening with us. Keep calm and carry on at Founders Park. 🇬🇧😎

A little splash pad know-before-you-go never hurts. We’ve loved seeing how popular the Founders Park splash pad has been this summer, and with all that splashing have come a few questions about how it works and what is (and isn’t) allowed. Can you bring a chair into the splash pad area? What happens when there’s thunder or lightning? Is the water safe to drink? And yes, we’re going to go ahead and answer that last one here: please don’t drink the splash pad water. 😅 We’ve rounded up answers to some of the most common questions, along with a few reminders to help everyone enjoy the splash pad safely through the rest of the season. Take a look before your next visit using the link below. 👇

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The Tortoise & the Hare fixes everything, to be honest. 🐢🐇 ☔ Rain may be in the forecast Friday, but Aesop’s Fables is still on! We’re moving this week’s Live in Leland performance indoors to the Leland Cultural Arts Center (1212 Magnolia Village Way), so you can enjoy the show without worrying about what the weather decides to do. Join us Friday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. for Aesop’s Fables, presented by the Brunswick Arts Council. Admission is FREE, so come spend your Friday evening with us and see a few familiar fables brought to life!

🗓️ Leland, it’s time for another edition of “What’s Council discussing this week?” Town Council will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. A couple items on the agenda include: ✅ A legislative update from the North Carolina League of Municipalities ✅ A presentation on the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Want to see what else is coming up? The full agenda is available here 👉 https://ow.ly/w5VB50ZB5Bh

School buses are about to become a familiar sight on our local roadways again. 🚍🎒 Traditional schools are back in session Monday, Aug. 24, which means now is a pretty good time to brush up on North Carolina’s school bus stop law. We’ve put together a little refresher on when drivers are required to stop for a school bus and when they can keep moving. 👀 Take a look, know when to stop, and give buses and students plenty of space as everyone settles back into the school-year routine. Let’s help get our students to school and back home safely, Leland. 💙

Let our Parks staff help you live your best life! They may not technically be able to give you the whole world, but they can fill your calendar with some pretty solid plans, like: 📅 Aug. 21: Aesop’s Fables at the LCAC 📅 Aug. 22: Ken the Magician at the LCAC 📅 Aug. 29: Contra Dance at the LCAC 📅 Sept. 4: Eagles Island Kayak at Cypress Cove Park 📅 Sept. 17: Battle of the Bowls at Founders Park 📅 Sept. 18: Latin Dance at the LCAC 📅 Oct. 24: Fall Festival at Founders Park And that’s only part of what’s coming up. 👀 See the 🔗 in the comments to take a look at the full Parks & Recreation calendar and find something that deserves a spot on yours!