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!

Founders Park is a little more electric. 🔌 ⚡ If you drive an EV, you can now charge up for free while you’re enjoying the park, visiting the library, or stopping by the Brunswick Center at Leland. The Town recently installed two dual-port Level 2 EV charging stations at Founders Park with support from a $10,000 reimbursement grant through the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality. The chargers are available during regular park hours, so plug in and let your car grab a little juice while you’re out and about! Learn more at the 🔗 below.

Sometimes being in the right place at the right time means stepping up when it matters most. 💙 We’re proud to recognize two H2GO employees — Brayden Fritz and Jon Kenney — who did exactly that on July 8. After coming upon an overturned school bus traveling through the area, they were among the first people on scene and immediately jumped in to help. Their actions that day went well beyond the job they showed up to do, and we’re grateful they were there when their help was needed. Please join us in thanking these two H2GO employees for stepping up and helping others in a difficult moment. 👏

Unfortunately, there's no warp whistle for getting out of this one. 🥵☀️ An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect for our area later this morning, with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values well above 100° expected. If you're heading outside, keep the water handy, take plenty of breaks in the shade or air conditioning, limit strenuous activity, and know the signs of heat illness. Take care of yourself and check on your people today, Leland! 💙

Leland, you sure know how to hold on to that feelin'! 🎶🎤💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us Thursday evening for DEPARTURE: The Journey Tribute Band at Founders Park! We loved seeing the lawn filled with neighbors, families, lawn chairs, and plenty of folks singing along to their favorite Journey songs. And Live in Leland isn't done yet! Next up, we're trading rock anthems for a few timeless tales as the Brunswick Arts Council presents Aesop's Fables on Friday, Aug. 21. The free performance begins at 6 p.m. at the Founders Park amphitheater, so bring a chair or blanket and come enjoy another evening with us at the park. Thanks for singing along, Leland. Now get ready for story time! 🐢🆚🐇

JUST 👏 SIGN 👏 UP 👏 FOR 👏 LEND 👏 A 👏 HAND 👏 YOU'LL 👏 HAVE 👏 FUN 👏 SERVING 👏 YOUR 👏 COMMUNITY 👏 TRUST 👏 US Why not give us a hand, Leland? Better yet, bring a few friends and make it several. 🙌 Lend a Hand Leland is coming up Saturday, Oct. 3, with volunteer projects happening throughout the community. Whether you want to help clean up, plant, collect donations, assist with food distribution, or pitch in another way, there’s a spot for you. We’ll kick things off at Founders Park at 8 a.m. before volunteers head out to their project locations at 9 a.m. Registration is required, so sign up now and spend your Saturday morning doing some good around Leland. Find the registration link below or in the comments! 👇

Hold on to that feelin', Leland. Departure takes the stage tonight! 🎶 The Journey Tribute Band continues our Live in Leland series at 6 p.m. at the Founders Park amphitheater, and admission is ✨FREE!✨ Before you head our way, here's what you'll want to know: 🎒 WHAT TO BRING: Grab a folding chair or picnic blanket and come prepared with water, sunscreen, and bug spray. You're welcome to bring a cooler, but please leave any outside alcohol at home. 🚗 WHERE TO PARK: Limited parking, including accessible parking, will be available at Founders Park. Overflow parking will be available at First Baptist Church (517 Village Road) and North Brunswick High School (114 Scorpion Drive), with multi-use paths connecting both locations to the park. An accessible shuttle will run between North Brunswick High School and the park from approximately 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 🍴 BRING YOUR APPETITE: Food trucks will be on site, along with a beer garden featuring Leland Brewing Company and Brunswick Beer and Cider for guests 21 and older. 🎉 MORE TO DO: The splash pad and playground will be open, and we'll have yard games to enjoy throughout the evening. We'll see y'all tonight! Streetlights, people, good tunes, all of it 😎🎶