The Leeds Elementary School Jump Rope Team continues to gain popularity and publicity.  They performed last week at the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon.  Among their claim to fame, this group has been featured in at least two Jack’s television commercials over the last year or so.  These students go all out with their jump rope skills including acrobatic acts while jumping rope and gave almost a six minute high energy workout performance which got rave reviews.  We are so proud of these kids! 

Also, Dr. Stephen Russell of UAB Moody shared information about his journey as an author of three fiction books that include Blood Money, Command and Control and Control Group.  For more information, please visit www.authorstephenrussell.com. 

Mayor David Miller introduced Jim Atkinson as the new Safety Director at the Leeds City Council Monday evening.  Mr. Atkinson was sworn in by Judge Cliff Price.  

Chick-fil-A Leeds will host an Enchanted Evening to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with real live Leeds Area Princesses available to take pictures with your little princes or princesses.  Princesses include Centerpoint Area Outstanding Teen Emmy Beason and Leeds Area Outstanding Teen Zoe Champion.  Other festivities and door prizes are included.  10% of the proceeds from Saturday’s sales and all donations will go to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.  This event is FREE to the general public.  Please make plans to join Chick-fil-A Leeds for this fun and worthwhile event. 

The Moody High School Drama Team will perform Peter Pan at Pell City CEPA this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24.  For show times and ticket information, please call 205-338-1974 or visit www.pellcitycepa.com/spotlight.  

Moody City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26 at Moody City Hall. 

Leeds Theatre and Arts Center will host auditions for the spring play, Father of the Bride, on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 26-27 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.  Bring all of your theatre experience and a regular photo.  If you do not have theatre experience, but would like to audition, come on down.  The director is Cliff Keen, Jr. and the play dates are Apr. 6-8 and 13-15.  For more information, please contact Sandi at 205-640-4491. 

The Leeds Board of Zoning Adjustments, Construction Variance Board, Flood Prevention Variance Board and Storm Water Variance Board are scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Leeds Civic Center meeting room. 

Leeds Lions Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 1 at the Leeds Masonic Lodge building. 

Bro. Jacky Connell of Eden Westside Baptist Church will be available to autograph your copy of his new book, Painkillers, at the Pell City Library from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 1 and at Barnes & Noble Patton Creek from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 3.  This book deals with how people deal with all types of pain.  For more information, please visit www.JCImpact.org.  

The Leeds Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 3.  Breakfast is free, but donations are appreciated.  Please contact T.V. Weaver at 205-699-6742 for more information. 

Moody Kiwanis Club is hosting its semi-annual pancake supper, Pancakes for a Purpose, at Carpenetti’s Pizzeria Restaurant on Monday, Mar. 19 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.  Proceeds will fund college scholarships for area Key Club students, youth projects, and Dolly Parton Imagination Library free book program for preschoolers. Dine in with your family or carry out at only $5 per plate. Tickets are available from Kiwanis, Key Club, Builders Club, Aktion Club members and at the door.  Please call 205-515-5544 for more information. 

Vendors, Entertainers and Sponsors are wanted as plans get underway for the 24rd Annual Creek Bank Festival at Leeds Memorial Park scheduled for Saturday, May 19 with a rain date of May 26.  Whether you are an arts and craft vendor, a retail vendor, an entertainer or a local company who is interested in more business exposure through a sponsorship, please download the vendor application at www.LeedsAreaChamber.com or contact Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at 205-699-5001 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com. 

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for their 2018-19 MACC High School Ambassador program.  Students must be a high school Junior or Senior in the fall of 2018 and live in the Moody city limits.  Applications are available online at www.moodyalchamber.com or email the chamber office at chamber@moodyalabama.gov.  

Job Opening(s):  City of Moody is accepting applications for a full-time public works/city maintenance worker, a part-time firefighter/paramedic and part-time civic center front desk/general help.  Visit www.moodyalabama.gov for more information. 

Thought for the Week:  “No matter what happens in life, be good to people.  Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” ~Unknown 

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