Homes, Schools, and the Gardens

Good Morning, Leland area friends! Everyone who’s working for the weekend is almost there!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• Brunswick County Habitat Starts It’s First Subdivision

• Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry on an Alternative Schedule for Today

• School Calendar Flexibility Makes Way Through NC Senate

• Airlie Gardens Concert Schedule

THE NEWS

Brunswick County Habitat Starts It’s First Subdivision

Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity has begun building its first subdivision, with 10 homes planned off Old Fayetteville Road in Leland. The first home belongs to Karen Pearson, who is fulfilling the program’s requirement of 300 "sweat equity" hours by helping with construction and volunteering. Habitat homeowners purchase their homes through low-interest mortgages. Pearson, a single adult applicant, has already completed over 100 hours and is preparing financially for home ownership. The organization, founded in 1993, is nearing construction of its 100th home and has announced plans for another subdivision in Calabash. For more info - visit wwaytv3.com

Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry on an Alternative Schedule for Today

Due to planned maintenance for today only the one-boat schedule for the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry is as follows.

From Southport: 5:30 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., and 6:15 p.m.

From Fort Fisher: 6:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.

For more information, contact the ferry operations at 910-477-5200.

School Calendar Flexibility Makes Way Through NC Senate

The North Carolina Senate has passed Senate Bill 754, offering school districts a new option for starting the academic year earlier—no sooner than the Monday closest to August 19 and ending by the Friday before Memorial Day. The current calendar remains an option. The bill, approved 39-7, also introduces penalties for districts that violate calendar laws. Senator Amy Galey stated the bill balances flexibility with accountability. It now moves to the state House for consideration.

For more information, visit wect.com.

Airlie Gardens Concert Schedule

Below is the schedule for the 2025 Concert Series at Airlie Gardens. Shows start at 6pm and tickets go on sale at 9am the Monday before the show. Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for kids 4-12.

• June 6: Machine Gun

• June 20: Motel Soap

• July 4: The Cruise Brothers

• July 18: reSoul

• August 8: Jack Jack 180

• August 15: Jim Quick and Coastline

• September 5: TripleWide

For more details visit the Airlie Gardens Website.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Meals and Wheels at Leland P.T.’s Grille This Saturday

This Saturday at P.T.’s Grille from 5pm to 8pm check out some cool cards, warm weather and hot food. There will also be music. Bring a ride - check out a ride!

But First, Get Your Car Washed….

The Leland Church will have a car wash fundraiser at Advanced Auto Parts, located at 208 Village Road, this Saturday from 9am to 12pm. This is to support the kids going to Summer Camp in July.

Speaking of Water…

Discover the Future of Smart Irrigation!

H2GO has an exciting event where homeowners, businesses, and industry professionals come together to explore the latest in irrigation efficiency and water conservation. Learn how to save money, protect resources, and optimize your landscape irrigation system.

What To Expect:

- Meet irrigation experts & vendors

- Explore cutting-edge smart irrigation technology

- Get insights from backflow testers & irrigation professionals

- Learn how to participate in H2GO’s Smart Irrigation Program

Do you have an event? Reach out to us! [email protected]

WEATHER

Thursday

82 🌡️ 64 | ⛅ | 0% | 🌬️ SW 13 mph

Friday

81 🌡️ 65 | ⛅ | 20% | 🌬️ SSW 13 mph

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