Leeds Moody Flood Help Pic

Leeds and Moody area businesses and residents have been busy over the last week donating and collecting supplies for Louisiana flood victims. How this project began was two local business owners in Moody found out there was short fall in supplies going to relief efforts in Louisiana so they purchased two pallets of water and loaded it on the trailer to make up the shortfall. Others saw the need and jumped in on the efforts. The project expanded so much that another local business owner provided a bigger truck and supplies continued to collect with drop-off points at the Leeds Depot, LA Salon and Disaster Restoration. These supplies, including over 800 cases of water, were taken to Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham bound for Louisiana to those in need. Disaster Restoration will continue to accept items through noon on Friday, August 26, during the hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and are located at 1915 Courson Court. Items needed: Bottled water, Gatorade, canned goods, feminine hygiene products, cleaning supplies, sunscreen, bug spray, baby products and toiletries (no clothing at this time). With so many people pulling together for this urgent need, there is no way to name them all. It has been such a blessing to see the outpour of generosity among our local communities to help others. Thank you greater Leeds and Moody for reaching out and making us proud!

A City Prayer Rally coordinated by Valley View Baptist Church was held last Wednesday in front of Leeds Police Department to pray for our upcoming city elections, our schools, administrators, teachers, and students, our police officers, fire fighters, and their families as well as for unity in the community.

Nelchie’s Cajun Food Truck now has a restaurant home located in the old Wal-Mart shopping center. Leeds will also get another new restaurant soon. Izumi Asian Cuisine will open in the same shopping center next door to Nelchie’s.

Celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Daylight Donuts this Saturday, August 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.. They will have a day of food, fun and first responders. Come take a moment to thank those who serve us all. Bring your kids to see the fire trucks and police cars. Daylight Donuts is located in the Leeds Commons Shopping Center on Parkway Drive.

Leeds Lions Club will meet on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 1 p.m. in the Leeds Masonic Lodge building. Please contact T.V. Weaver, President, at (205) 699-6742 for more information.

Ladies, you are invited to UPCYCLE – REUSE: Decorating on a Budget Mom’s Night Out scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Leeds River Campus of Eden Westside Baptist Church. Food, fun and fellowship including a craft time to repurpose a photo frame to make a work of art wall hanging. Cost: $5 to cover supplies. The River Campus is located on Hwy 78 just past the Shops of Grand River. Please RSVP on the Event at EdenWestside.org.

The Leeds Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3. Breakfast is free, but donations would be appreciated. All donations stay in the City of Leeds community involvement programs. Please contact T. V. Weaver for more information at (205) 699-6742.

Chick-fil-A Leeds will host a Spirit Day for Leeds Fire & Rescue Local 3973 on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6 -9 a.m. Come out & support Leeds Fire Department. They will have a “Touch a Truck,” Sparky, giveaways and appointments available for car seat safety checks. Make sure you mention that you are there to support them and they will receive a portion of the proceeds.

Shepherd Supply Mission will host the Second Annual Celebrity Roast at 6 p.m. on Sept. 25, at Bethel Baptist Church. This year the celebrity being roasted will be Dennis Russell. Tickets are $50 per plate or $350 for a table of seven. For more information, please visit their website at wshepherdsupplymission.com.

You will not want to miss this year’s Moody Oktoberfest which is right around the corner scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, at Moody City Park from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.. This year’s festival is expected to be bigger and better than ever with plenty of entertainment, activities, arts and crafts, vendors, food, and more all day long…and don’t forget the C & C Motor Co & Carpenetti’s Pizza Car Show. Mark your calendars now to enjoy all of the fun and excitement this year!

Great Beginnings Learning Center still has a few spaces open for their Alabama Pre-k4 classes. Tuition is income-based. You do not have to live in Leeds to be part of this program. For more information, please contact Tonya Kerr at (205) 699-1023.

Job Openings: Full-time and part-time openings for sales and cashier at Sears Hometown Store and Right Stuff Bargain Center. Applicant must be able to work every other weekend. For more information, please stop by to fill out an application.

Quote for the Week: “You can do more than you think when you commit to doing what God wants you to do.” -Unknown.

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