The Moody Miracle League was the Business Spotlight for the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week. Steven Sebastian, Executive Committee Member, spoke to chamber members about the history of the Moody Miracle League and information about MML.

Saturday was MML’s opening season game day with over 140 players so this season is definitely off to a great start. If you haven’t attended an MML baseball game and witnessed the excitement, you have definitely missed a treat. Also, if you are looking for a worthwhile non-profit organization to volunteer, there are definitely opportunities with MML. To view their 2017 Events Schedule and get more information about Moody Miracle League, please visit their website at www.MoodyMiracleLeague.org and stay up to date with their Facebook page.

There’s a lot going on in the Leeds/Moody area so be sure to mark these calendar items and plug in to what’s happening.

Bluegrass Barbeque will host the 1st Annual BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival this Saturday, Mar. 25 at Moody City Park in memory of Doyle and Hazel Crutchfield. Proceeds of the festival will benefit the Alabama Dementia & Alzheimer Care of St. Clair County. Come out to enjoy great Blues and Bluegrass music, arts & crafts, cook-off and vendors. For more information, please contact Kenny Crutchfield at (205) 640-1227.

Join the Leeds River Campus of Eden Westside Baptist Church this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. for part 1 of a new teaching series, “The Power of the Resurrection”. Also, the church has a new English Second Language Life Discovery Class each Sunday morning at 9:35 a.m. for individuals or couples who speak Spanish, are learning English and would like to know more about the Bible. Leeds River Campus is located on Hwy. 78 just past the Shops of Grand River at 1441 W. Riverview Road, Trussville. For more information, please visit their website at www.EdenWestside.org or call their office at (205) 338.7711.

Únase al Campus de Eden Westside Baptist Church en el río Leeds este domingo a las 11:00 a.m. para la parte 1 de una nueva serie de enseñanza, “El poder de la resurrección”. Además, la iglesia tiene una nueva Clase de Descubrimiento de Vida de Lenguaje en Segundo Idioma en inglés cada domingo por la mañana a las 9:35 am para individuos o parejas que hablan español, están aprendiendo inglés y quisieran saber más sobre la Biblia. Leeds River Campus se encuentra en la autopista. 78 justo después de las tiendas de Grand River en 1441 W. Riverview Road, Trussville. Para obtener más información, visite su sitio web en www.EdenWestside.org o llame a su oficina al (205) 338.7711.

Moody City Council is scheduled to meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 27 at Moody City Hall.

The Leeds Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 1. 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.

Purchase your tickets now for the 10th Annual LadyBUGS Fashion Show scheduled for Noon on Tuesday, Apr. 4 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Proceeds go to provide scholarships for four deserving Leeds/Moody high school students. We expect a sell-out crowd with over 200 ladies so get your ticket now. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased from any LadyBUGS member or contact Sandra McGuire at the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce at (205) 699-5001.

Easter is right around the corner on Sunday, Apr. 16. If you are a member of a Leeds or Moody church and have special Easter programs, services or children’s events, please send me that information so I can mention your event(s) in this weekly news article to help you get the word out.

There’s still time to sponsor a hole or sign up for a golf team with the 7th Annual Moody Masters Golf Tournament hosted by the Moody Area Chamber of Commerce. This tournament is scheduled for Monday, Apr. 17 at Trussville Country Club and proceeds go to the chamber high school ambassador program and other chamber programs to support our local community. For more information, please contact Andrea Machen, Executive Director, at (205) 640-6262 or download an application from their website at www.MoodyAlChamber.com.

Please remember that the WellHouse will host the 3rd Annual Special Event, An Evening in Africa, at the Birmingham Zoo on Sunday, Apr. 23 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Food, entertainment and refreshments will be provided. The WellHouse is currently looking for sponsors and there are various sponsorship levels available. All profits from this event will benefit The WellHouse Ministry. For more information, please contact Ashley Anderson, Development Director, at 205.362.0511.

Our 2nd Annual Keith Turner Memorial Softball Game will be here before we know it. This year’s event will be Tuesday, Apr. 25 starting around 8:30 a.m. at the Moody High School softball field. They will play a double header again. Game 1 will be against Moody Junior High School teachers and Game 2 will be against Moody High School teachers. The second game will start around 1:15 p.m. This event raised over $3,000 last year for two $1500 scholarships to be awarded. Join them on this special day as they remember a fallen Hero. Our Moody Police Department appreciates your continued support and looks forward to seeing you there. If you would like to contribute to this event, please call Chief Thomas Hunt at (205) 640-0337 or email thunt@moodyalabama.gov.

SAVE THE DATE: 2017 RUN for the SON 5k annual fundraiser for Saturday, May 6 from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at 663 Park Avenue, Moody hosted by the Christian Motorcyclist Associations.

Mark your calendars so you will not miss the 23rd Annual Creek Bank Festival which is scheduled for Saturday, May 20 with a rain date of May 27 at Leeds Memorial Park. The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Ambassadors met last Wednesday to work on details and plans for plenty of exciting fun and entertainment including the annual Moon Pie Eating Contest, Mascot Challenge, Dog Pageant, Kids Activities and Live Entertainment all day long. Vendors who have already registered to be there are God is Bigger Movement, Steel City Pops, Kimmy G’s (wooden door hangers & hand painted items), Johnny’s Bar-B-Que, Ken Waites (shaved ice, kettle corn), Scentsy, Repicci’s Italian Ice, Hammer’s Hotdogs, Southern Charm Handcrafted Jewelry, Beyond the Garden Date (garden crafts, handmade glass beads), Leila B Designs (assemblage jewelry with vintage elements), Tim Tingle (carved golf balls, wood carvings), Bama Bully Rescue, Ashville Road Church of Christ, Leeds Jane Culbreth Library and more. If you are an arts and craft vendor, a retail vendor or an entertainer, please download the vendor application at www.LeedsAreaChamber.com or contact Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at 205.699.5001 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com to participate.

The 2nd Annual Cruisin’ the Creek Bank Car Show hosted by C & C Motor Company will also be Saturday, May 20 at Leeds Memorial Park. This event will benefit Backpack Buddies and Leeds Outreach. Over 200 cars were in the show last year. Registration is only $10 and they will have custom made trophies for the Top 50 with some specialty awards. Please register your antique car, hot rod or motorcycle in this year’s show and consider a donation or door prize. For more information, please contact Chris & Christy McCombs at (205) 365-7412 or (205) 283-0952.

Quote for the Week: “Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence!” ~Unknown

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