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Leland Parks & Recreation
The Town of Leland seeks to offer a variety of recreation programs for youth and adults that encourage positive leisure lifestyles. Recreation programs provide opportunities for socialization, personal growth, physical activity and character building. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Environmental Programs is always looking to expand the services it provides so that it remains responsive to the community and on the cutting edge of recreation trends. Check back often as new programs are added regularly.
Current and Upcoming Programs
UNCW Continuing Education Classes
- What: The Town of Leland is partnering with UNCW’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) to offer the following continuing education classes in Leland:
- International Terrorism and Counterterrorism in the Post 9/11 World with Dr. Dan Masters: February 10-24. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings 7:30 - 9 p.m.
- American Humor – A Study of the National Character with Dr. Glen Harris: March 17 -31. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings 7:30 - 9 p.m.
- Vietnam Veterans – confronting a Divided America with Dr. Eleanor Covan: March 23 & 25. Two sessions one on Tuesday, one on Thursday 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Where: Leland Classroom Annex (102 Town Hall Dr.; Travel through Town Hall parking lot. Building will be straight ahead. Park in gravel lot on the right).
- When: See above for schedules.
- Fee: Varies. Contact UNCW’s Karel Dutton at 910-962-3644 or duttonk@uncw.edu
Line Dancing Lessons
- What: The Town of Leland, in partnership with volunteer teacher Carla Jacobs, is offering free line dancing lessons for residents. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to meet some new friends and have a great time. We are now offering two classes to meet your ability level and schedule.
- Where: Leland Recreation Building, 102 Town Hall Dr.
- When: Each Tuesday (Advanced – 1 p.m.; Beginner – 5:30 p.m.)
- Fee: FREE!
Leland Garden Club
- What: Like to play in the dirt? Love to see the fruits of your hard work come into full bloom? Then the Leland Garden Club is for you. This is an opportunity for all Leland area gardeners to come together to work on projects and learn about gardening. This month the club will meet at Ms. Alma Buffkin’s house to view and learn about camellias.
- Where: 117 Lee Dr., Leland
- When: Saturday, February 20, 1 p.m.
- Fee: FREE! Contact Leland Parks and Recreation at 910-332-4818 for more information.
Leland Fiddle and Bow Society
- What: Ready for some pickin’ and a grinnin’? The Town of Leland is sponsoring a free weekly bluegrass/country/gospel/folk jam session at the Leland Recreation Building. All types of musicians and all levels of experience from beginner to advanced are welcome to attend. Spectators are encouraged to come sit a spell and enjoy the music.
- Where: Leland Recreation Building, 102 Town Hall Drive
- When: Each Monday at 7 p.m.
- Fee: FREE! Contact Parks and Recreation at 910-332-4818 for more information.
Stroller Strides
- What: Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by certified instructors (who are also moms), it’s a great workout for any level of exerciser.
- Where: Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Drive
- When: Each Tuesday & Thursday at 10 a.m.
- Fee: Contact Jody Smith of Stroller Strides at 1-800-691-6154 or visit www.strollerstrides.net/wilmington for pricing information.
For more information, to register for programs, or to recommend a new recreation program, please call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Environmental Programs at 910-332-4818 or e-mail nbrooks@townofleland.com.
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