Rob Mitchell recently purchased the winning ticket from Realtor Rod and won an electric smoker from the Leeds Moody Caravan Charity giveaway. Photo courtesy of Dona Bonnett.

We all look forward to this Labor Day Weekend with fun with family and friends along with plenty of good food. Labor Day is celebrated each year on the first Monday in September to honor the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. We truly appreciate the hard work of many that made our country great. My parents taught me a great work ethic early on and I enjoy the pride I feel in doing a good job. Let’s continue to hold high our work ethic and celebrate our accomplishments. Happy Labor Day 2015!

Congratulations to Rob Mitchell who purchased the winning ticket from Realtor Rod and won the electric smoker from the Leeds Moody Caravan Charity giveaway (See Photo). All profits from the donations will go to Leeds Outreach and the Children’s Place. The Leeds Moody Caravan would like to thank everyone who purchased and sold donation tickets. The drawing was held at the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce After Hours and Miss Leeds Area drew the winning ticket. This organization will also host a Turkey Shoot and more information will be coming soon!

The Leeds Arts Council will hold auditions for the Murder Mystery ” Death by Design” on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 2-3, from 7-9 p.m. Please bring your resume and a headshot. Cliff Keen, Jr. will direct the play. Play dates are Oct. 9, 10, 16 and 17, at 7 p.m. and Oct. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Cliff will schedule the rehearsal dates. For more information, please call (205) 699-1892.

Leeds Lions Club will meet at 1 p.m. in the Leeds Masonic Lodge building today, Sept. 3. Please contact T.V. Weaver, President, at (205) 699-6606 for more information.

Leeds Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 5, (first Saturday of each month). Breakfast is free, but donations would be appreciated. All donations stay in the City of Leeds community involvement programs. Contact T. V. Weaver for more information at (205) 699-6742.

LadyBUGS, Leeds/Moody Professional Women’s Organization, will host their monthly luncheon meeting at Noon on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at The Livery in Leeds. This luncheon meeting is open to all ladies in the area. The meeting is fun with a different speaker each month and the mission of the organization is to raise money for Leeds/Moody student scholarships. Lunch is $10 and RSVP to m.k.davis2010@gmail.com.

The Central Parliamentary Meeting is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Leeds First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. If you have an interest in learning how to run a meeting and Roberts Rules of Order, this is a great place to learn. Please contact Grady Sue Saxon at (205) 699-2440 for more information.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Leeds will conduct a Ribbon Cutting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, for “Faith Cutz” new barbershop located at 7300 Parkway Drive, right beside where you turn to go the high school.

The Leeds Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce will host a very special guest speaker at their Sept. 10, 2015 Chamber luncheon. Worth Lumry from Chick-fil-A headquarters in Atlanta will be their guest speaker. Visit their Facebook page Event for more information. Lunch is $10 and RSVP is required for this luncheon. Expecting a packed house, please RSVP as soon as possible to Andrea Machen, Executive Director, at (205) 640-6262.

The Leeds Arts Council will host their annual Fashion Show from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Leeds Theatre & Arts Center. Enjoy lunch with your friends and view the latest fashions from The Pants Store, LA Boutique and Salon, The Sassy Monkey and Cato. Tickets are $25. For more information, please visit their website at: http://66.147.244.141/~leedsart/2015/08/30/fashion-show-2015/

First Annual Celebrity Roast benefiting Shepherd Supply, Incorporated sponsored by Bluegrass Barbeque will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Moody City Hall. Shepherd Supply is a 501c3 public charity and serves the Leeds/Moody area. Master of Ceremonies, Dennis Russell, with guide you through the evening’s events including the roast of our very own Bill Morris, dinner and an introduction to Shepherd Supply Ministries. $50 per plate or you may sponsor a table of 8 for $350. Tickets are available online at www.shepherdsupplymission.com/#tickets or you may call Brittany Perryman at (205) 306-7831. This should be an event to remember!

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Oct. 3, for the 12^th Annual Oktoberfest hosted by the Moody Area Chamber of Commerce AND the 5^th Annual C & C Motors & Carpenetti’s Car Show and Live Auction to benefit the Moody Miracle League. Both awesome events will be held at the Moody City Park and you will not want to miss any fun. Also, there’s still time to reserve your vendor booth or become a sponsor to showcase your company. For more information, please contact Andrea Machen, Chamber Executive Director, at (205) 640-6262.

Job openings this week: Guest Services position at Outlet Shops of Grand River – email resume to jcole@shopsofgrandriver.com. Publix Job Fair is scheduled for Sept. 10-18, at Moody City Hall and Ambassador Personnel is hiring – apply online at www.teamambassador.com.

Here’s a thought for the week: “Worrying won’t stop the bad stuff from happening, it just stops you from enjoying the good.” ~ Charlie Brown

I truly appreciate each of you who read my column. Please remember to send your Leeds and Moody news to me at dona@adrbms.com. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend and see you next week!

 Additional Calendar Events:

First Baptist Moody will host a fall consignment sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12. You may sign up to consign or volunteer to work and receive an invitation to their pre-sale. Volunteer and consignor shopping is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10. Pick up date is Thursday, Sept. 17. For more information, please visit http://fbcclosetconsignment.weebly.com/.

Relay for Life will meet at 6:30 p..m on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Bluegrass BBQ to plan their Relay 2016 Kick off which will be a Spirit Night at Zaxby’s on Tuesday, Oct. 20. There are so many exciting things for 2016 that they would like to share with everyone. Contact Becky Hogan at (205) 567-7621 if you plan to attend. Let’s PAINT YOUR WORLD PURPLE for 2016!

Community Kids Closet Consignment Sale is scheduled for Sept. 18-19, at Community Presbyterian Church. For more information, please visit their website at www.communitypca.net/new-page.

The Leeds Arts Council will present “The Magic of Disney Music” on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10.00. Cliff Keen, Jr. directs a musical each year as a fundraiser for the Leeds Theatre and Arts Center. Everyone in the program has volunteered their time and talent. Performers are: Bill Allen, Clark French, Cliff Keen, Ashley Richardson, Robert Permenter, Zoe’ Champion, Nadia Gamble, Kaylee Ramey, Susan Cook, Sheryl Tucker, Dale Baldwin and Pam Snowden. This program will entertain all ages. The music will come from Disney and is not a play. Come and relive your Disney memories and bring the children to make new memories.

LeHigh Cement Company will host their 23^rd Annual LeHigh Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Alabama Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, Boys Ranch of St. Clair County on Friday, Oct. 2 at Trussville Country Club. For more information, please contact Cindy Keith at (205) 702-7114.

Lakeside Hospice will host a 5K on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Outlet Shops of Grand River. They are currently offering sponsorships for this event. If you have an interest, please contact Susan A Cook, Patient Care/Human Resource Assistant at (205) 884-1111.