Moody Miracle League (MML) baseball was in full swing on Saturday with home runs all around the field. The players had an awesome time playing baseball—it was evident in their faces as they played.  A special thanks to the Young Couples Ministry of Eden Westside Baptist Church (EWBC) for being buddies for these players and also to the Moody High School Key Club who have become regular help at the park.  If you haven’t been to the MML park and witnessed these players firsthand, please plan to join them at the ballpark on Saturdays this season.

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) Corporate Liaison and Board Members toured Red Diamond Company last week.  It was great to hear the history of Red Diamond and how they have grown since their beginning in 1906 on Morris Avenue to the large state of the art plant facility in Moody.  We are so fortunate to have such awesome companies in the Moody and Leeds area.  

We wish Leeds Primary School Principal, Mrs. Lisa Haddix, a wonderful retirement.  She was presented a City of Leeds Proclamation and key to the City at last week’s Council meeting by Mayor David Miller for her 30 years superior service as an educator and achievements at the new primary school declaring April 17, 2017 as Lisa Shaddix Day.  Please visit Mayor’s Facebook page to read the proclamation.

Remember to purchase your purple bow from the City of Moody’s Relay for Life team as they “Paint the Town Purple.”  Please call (205) 640-0307 to purchase.

We are excited to announce new companies springing up.  The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Leeds will conduct a ribbon cutting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 28, at Crawford Barber Shop across from Pinecrest Apartments.  This team will also conduct a ribbon cutting at 9:45 a.m. the same day at Bath & Body Works in the Shops of Grand River.  

A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Earthborn Pottery and Studios across from Food Giant at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 1 for their new showroom. Earthborn will be open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and host their very first spring open house and mid-season Blue Light discount sale.  Stop in to preview their new studio space and spring items while enjoying Shindigs Food Truck and catering.  For more information on all ribbon cutting events, please contact Sandra McGuire at (205) 699-5001.

Moody’s Annual Spring Clean-Up is scheduled from Apr. 1 until Jun. 30.  All residents of Moody are allowed one pass to the Star Ridge Landfill for one pickup truck with a trailer up to 5×8.  Advanced Disposal will mail each customer a pass in April.  If you reside in Moody, but not an Advanced Disposal customer, you may pick up your pass at Moody City Hall Monday through Thursday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Chris Barentz has a couple of seats available for tonight’s Paint Your Pet Class at Awake My Soul Studio in Leeds.  Looks like they’re going to have a great time.  For more information, please visit her Facebook page. 

Sears Hometown Store in Leeds will host a Car and Bike Show starting at 11:00 a.m. this Saturday, April 29 with fun for the entire family.  98.7 KISS FM will be there so drop by and, better yet, bring your hot rod or bike!  Also, check out their home appliances and get up to 30 percent off from now until May 6.

The final performances of The Dixie Swim Club will be this Friday and Saturday, Apr. 28-29 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Apr. 30 at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and reservations are recommended.  This is the story of five unforgettable women and a hilarious, touching comedy about friendships that last forever.  For reservations, please call (205) 699-1892 and someone will return your call.

Leeds City Council is scheduled to meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1 at Leeds Civic Center meeting room.

Moody Lions Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1 at White’s Chapel.

Moody Kiwanis Club will meet at Noon on Tuesday, May 2 at Moody City Hall.

The Doris Stanley Memorial Library in Moody will host a book signing with Dr. Stephen Russell of UAB at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 at the library.  For more information, please contact Anne Moore, Assistant Librarian, at (205) 640-2517.

Leeds Lions Club is scheduled to meet at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 at the Leeds Masonic Lodge Building.

Please remember that the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library will host a Shred-It event at “library lot” in front of LeHigh Cement on Saturday, May 6 from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

The Leeds Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 at 8:00 a.m.  Breakfast is free, but donations would be appreciated.  Donations are used for Leeds community involvement programs.  For more information, please contact T.V. Weaver at (205) 699-6742.

The 2017 RUN for the SON 5k annual fundraiser will be Saturday, May 6 from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at 663 Park Avenue, Moody hosted by the Christian Motorcyclist Associations (CMA).  Race day registration is from 6-6:45 a.m.  5k begins at 7:00 a.m.  one-mile fun run will start following 5k awards presentation.

Job openings:  Advanced Disposal, Zaxby’s of Moody, St. Clair Animal Hospital, Cracker Barrel and Domino’s Leeds.  

Quote for the Week:  “Always leave people better than you found them.  Hug the hurt.  Kiss the broken.  Befriend the lost.  Love the lonely.” ~Unknown

I truly appreciate each of you who read my column and I really love sharing news so please send your Leeds and Moody news to me at leedsmoodynews@gmail.com.  See you next week!