Nominations are currently being accepted at the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize one outstanding Leeds High School student whether they are from Leeds High School, private school or homeschooled.  The only stipulation is that they must be a resident of Leeds.  Please submit a one page typed letter explaining why this student should be the High School Volunteer of the Year.  The Chamber will also recognize a Leeds First Responder of the Year, whether from the Police or Fire Department.  Please submit a one page typed letter on why this First Responder should be recognized.  Instead of the Citizen of the Year, the Chamber will recognize a Volunteer of the Year from Leeds.  Please submit a one page typed letter on why this person should be recognized.  Submit your nominations to Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 900, Leeds, AL  35094 or drop off your nomination to the chamber office during normal business hours. 

The Leeds Arts Council honored Moody High School Artists with an opening reception this past Sunday at the Leeds Theatre and Arts Center.  These high school artists work in a variety of mediums and styles.  Their works reflect their interests in nature, pop culture, music, humor and everyday life.  Their art will be on display through Dec. 1.  For information, please visit www.leedsartscouncil.org or call 205-699-1892. 

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly chamber luncheon at 11:30 a.m. today, Nov. 9 at Moody City Hall.  Guest speaker will be Richard Mobley with The Seven Four Group who will speak on “Everything Rises and Falls on Leadership.”  Lunch is $10 with RSVP ($15 without RSVP).  Contact Andrea Machen, Executive Director, at 205-640-6262. 

This Saturday, Nov. 11 is Veteran’s Day.  We truly appreciate each person who has served our country.   Happy Veteran’s Day! 

The 4th Annual 5k Run & Walk to benefit the Joshua M. Mardis Scholarship at Vandiver Church of God is scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 11.  Register online at www.active.com or obtain a registration form at the church.  For any questions, please contact Shannon Logan at 205-337-8595 or email to anchored5k@gmail.com.  

Moody City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 at Moody City Hall. 

LadyBUGS, the Leeds/Moody Professional Women’s Organization, will host their monthly lunch meeting at Noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at The Livery Event Center.  Lunch is $10 and RSVP to anneglidewell@yahoo.com.  

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Ambassador Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center.  This meeting is for any chamber member who would like more involvement in the chamber and the greater Leeds area community.  Lunch is $10 with RSVP to Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at 205-699-5001 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com.  

Breakfast for the Brave will be served at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Leeds River Campus.  If you are a policeman, fireman, EMT or other first responder in the greater Leeds Area, please come by for a FREE breakfast and fellowship.  For more information, please visit www.EdenWestside.org.  

Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly chamber luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center.  This month’s event will celebrate our Veterans.  Guest speaker will be the Honorable Mac McCutcheon, Speaker of the House.  Lunch is $12 with RSVP to Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at 205-699-5001 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com.  

The Leeds River Campus of Eden Westside Baptist Church will host a Parents Night Out this Friday, Nov. 17.  For more information, please call 205–338–7711 

Leeds Redevelopment Authority, Leeds Arts Council and Leeds Jane Culbreth Library will present SOUNDS OF LEEDS, an evening of local music on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 5 PM, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Leeds Theatre and Arts Center.  Ticket Information: 205–699-1892. 

Job Opening:  Heritage South Credit Union is looking for a full time teller.  Applicants can go to their website at www.myhscu.com to fill out an application.  

Thought for the Week:  The first to apologize is the bravest.  The first to forgive is the strongest.  And the first to forget is the happiest. 

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.