Breakfast for the Brave

Back to school is right around the corner so it’s time to shop for school clothes and supplies. This year’s sales tax holiday weekend begins Friday, August 5 and ends Sunday, August 7, which gives you the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers and clothing, free of state sales or use tax.

The first day of school for Leeds and Moody students will be August 10. Leeds Outreach is blessing 118 kids with school supplies and fees this year, which is a record number. They are still in desperate need of copy paper. Most grades request multiple reams and are short 159 reams. Please contact Leeds Outreach if you are able to help at (205) 699-7291 or leedswelfare@yahoo.com.

Crossroads Christian School’s second used book sale of the summer will be held this Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. All materials will be sorted by grade from preschool through grade six, then by subject from grades 7-12 and includes reading books, teacher resource materials, multi-level and games. Buyers, bring cash and coin – this event is open to anyone who wants to sell and buy. For more information, please visit their Facebook page.

Let’s light up Leeds and Moody in blue through the end of August to show support to our officers working at night. Stop by Daylight Donuts for a free blue light bulb at 7480 Parkway Drive in Leeds – no purchase necessary. Please spread the word to your family and friends and let’s light up Leeds and Moody in blue!

Breakfast for the Brave was served last Thursday at Leeds River Campus. Over 30 first responders enjoyed a great breakfast and Brother Scotty Pinson had a special prayer for safety, especially with the recent attacks across our nation. Brother Scotty also shared that the children at Eden Westside Baptist Church were praying for each of them.

Leeds United Methodist Church will have a Rummage and Bake Sale on Saturday, July 30 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. to benefit Leeds Backpack Buddies in the Leeds Elementary and new Primary Schools. If you have items to donate for the sale, you may contact Lori Jenkins or Heather Morrow at LUMC. Please support this worthwhile cause and help hungry kids in our community schools. Backpack Buddies is a 501C3 organization and 100 percent of the money goes to purchase food and hygiene products for our kids.

Bill Barrow is the Leeds Arts Council’s featured artist in August. The public is invited to the opening reception on Sunday, July 31 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. to view his delightful artwork. Admission is free. Mr. Barrow’s work will be on exhibit through August 26. The Leeds Theatre and Arts Center gallery is open Wednesday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and during events.

Leeds City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 1 at Leeds Civic Center Meeting Room.

Moody Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 1 at White’s Chapel.

Moody Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Liaison Participants will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2 at Moody City Hall. If you are a business professional or individual who would like to participate in community projects, please feel free to attend. There is no cost to attend.

Moody Kiwanis Club is scheduled to meet at noon on Tuesday, August 2 at Moody City Hall.

Leeds Re-development Authority is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2 at Leeds Civic Center Meeting Room.

Leeds Lions Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 4 at the Leeds Masonic Lodge Building.

Leeds Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 6. Breakfast is free, but donations would be appreciated to help with Leeds community involvement programs. Please contact T.V. Weaver at (205) 699-6742 for more information.

The Moody Civic Center nears completion with an early August opening planned. An Open House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, August 7 from 2 – 4 p.m. The public is invited to come out for guided tours, meet center staff and also to sign up for one of their membership packages.

Both Leeds and Moody Area Chamber of Commerce organizations will host political forums in August for the upcoming election, so please send your questions for the candidates to the respective chamber office. For Leeds, send your questions to Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com or call (205) 699-5001. For Moody, please send to chamber@moodyalabama.gov or call (205) 640-6262.

Quote for the Week: “A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by a majority.” ~Unknown

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