Art, Beer, Community

Good Morning Friends! Has the heat broken yet? Probably not, but here we are.

In today’s LLLLeland:

• Art and Beer in Formerly Closed Brewery Location

• Help Southport Police Help Communities in Schools

THE NEWS

Art and Beer in Formerly Closed Brewery Location

A former brewery in Leland is getting a second life as the Museum of Beer and Art (MOBA), a new concept blending craft beer, live music, and visual art. Set to open at 9600 Ploof Road—formerly home to Mannkind Brewing, which abruptly closed in December—the venue is aiming for an August debut, pending permits and final preparations. The 5,000-square-foot space will be operated by Jason “Foz” Fosdick, Carl Cross, and Matt Ray, all experienced entrepreneurs in the food, beverage, and entertainment industries.

MOBA will feature signature brews including an IPA and a German Pilsner, along with wine and mixed cocktails. The idea to combine a brewery with an art gallery came from Cross, a seasoned brewer with a background at Flying Machine and Flytrap. The space will host live music, rotating art exhibits, and commissioned local works, with plans to create a vibrant, community-centered environment.

Fosdick hopes MOBA will become a neighborhood hub for both Leland and nearby Belville, capitalizing on rapid regional growth—Leland’s population has increased 47.4% since 2020. Although the craft beer industry nationwide is facing headwinds, Fosdick believes the timing and location make this a strong opportunity. Backed by a team of successful business owners, he’s confident the project will stand out in Brunswick County’s evolving beer scene. (Port City Daily)

Help Southport Police Help Communities in Schools

Mark your calendar. On Thursday, August 9th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Southport Police Department will be collecting school supplies for Communities in Schools of Brunswick County. The drive will be at the Front Entrance of Dosher Memorial Hospital, located at 924 North Howe Street. (Southport PD Facebook

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Learn About Snakes

Want to learn about snakes and meet some? The Leland Library, located at 487 Village Road, will be hosting “Fresh Start Rescue”. The event is tomorrow at 10:00 am.

Comedy Show to Benefit the North Brunswick Kiwanis Club

The North Brunswick Kiwanis Club will host a fundraising comedy show on Friday, July 11, from 7 to 8:30 pm at 117 Village Rd NE, Unit G, Leland, NC. The event will feature host Jeff Bartolino along with local comedians Rich Neilsen and John Tole. A cash bar and food will be available, with the bar open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. or later. Tickets can be purchased individually or by table for groups of 4 or 8. Proceeds will benefit NBKC’s literacy and educational programs in local public schools. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased here.

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WEATHER

Thursday

87 🌡️ 74 | ⛈️ | 45% | 🌬️ SW 9 mph | Humidity 75%

Friday

87 🌡️ 76 | 🌧️ | 40% | 🌬️ WSW 8 mph | Humidity 74%

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