The 4th annual Miracles in Motion 5k Race at Moody Miracle League Ball Field on Saturday was a huge success. A special thank you to all the runners that participated in this event to raise money for the Miracle League ball field replacement.

There were over 206 registered individuals for both events and almost 400 in attendance. The Chick-fil-A cow threw out the first pitch for the exhibition game with the Miracle League Players. Dr. Wags, the MainStreet Family Urgent Care Mascot, was the catcher. Mark Prator of CBS 42 was the announcer. 

The Overall Female winners were: 1st – Lori Goldweber, 2nd – Ashley Girouard and 3rd – Kelly Cannon. Overall Male winners were: 1st – Richard Kimani, 2nd – David Hudman and 3rd – Kendall England. The 12 and Under Male winner was William Yates. The 12 and Under Female winner was Zoey Breitler. The Female winner 13-19 was Kendall Goodwin. The Female Winner 20-29 was Lana Lewis. The Female Winner 30-39 was Page Trantham. The Female Winner 40-49 was Gwendolyn Conelly. The Female Winner 50-59 was Cheryl Casebere. The Female winner 60+ was Mary Noel-Sellers. The Male Winner 13-19 was Blake Childers. The Male Winner 20-29 was Justin Young. The Male Winner 30-39 was Darrell Webb. The Male Winner 40-49 was Craig Mathews. The Male Winner 50-59 was Theodore Sundin. The Male Winner 60+ was Ellis Key. Honorary winner was Brandon Isbell for the Moody Miracle League. The committee is still going through receipts and expenses and will release how much money was raised toward the field replacement at a later date. Be sure to “Save the Date” for Mar. 9, 2019 for their 5th annual 5k race. For more information about Moody Miracle League, please visit www.MoodyMiracleLeague.org.

The Leeds High School Diplomats along with several Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Ambassadors recently toured the Chick-fil-A Corporate Offices in Atlanta, GA. This group had a picture taken around the desk of the late S. Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A restaurants. Mr. Cathy was an American businessman, inventor, author and philanthropist. The dedication of his family is without question the reason their business has sustained through many years. The LHS diplomats and Chamber ambassadors toured the corporate offices, test kitchen, viewed the grounds and enjoyed lunch in the cafeteria. Special thanks to Scott Robinson, owner and operator of the Leeds CFA for making this tour possible.

Breakfast for the Brave will be served at 9 a.m., Mar. 15 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.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly chamber luncheon at 11:45 a.m., Mar. 15 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center.  Jim Atkinson, the new Director of Public Safety for the City of Leeds, will be the guest speaker.  Lunch is $12 with RSVP ($15 without) and make your reservation with Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at 205-699-5001 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com.

There will be a meeting  Mar. 15 at 6 p.m. regarding the Leeds Toastmasters Club at Venue 24 Between the Tracks, 1550 Anderson Street North in Leeds.

Moody Cheerleading Registration is scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 17 and Mar. 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Moody Lions Club will present Three on a String at the Lions Club Fundraiser Dinner Banquet at the Moody Civic Center this Saturday, Mar. 17 with dinner at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $25 and doors open at 5:30 p.m.  This event will also include a silent auction.  Bids will be taken throughout the evening and, immediately following, door prizes and high bid winners will be announced.  For tickets or more information, please contact local Moody Lions Club President, Vince Eiser at 205-910-0724 or email LionsOfMoody@gmail.com.

The Leeds Arts Council will host a one night event this Saturday, Mar. 17 at 7 p.m. featuring the Mac and Moss Combo who will play songs you grew up hearing and singing. They will play the standard jazz tunes from the “Great American Songbook” such as Blue Moon, Moonglow, All of Me, Moon River, Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Satin Doll.  This group features Nancy McLemore on vocals, Mike Moss on guitar, Jon Ford on bass and Don Wendorf on drums.  The audience is invited to sing along, dance or just sit back, relax and listen to all of these old favorites.  Tickets are $10.  Reservations are not required.  For reservations and more information, please call 205-699-1892. 

The Leeds City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 19 at the Leeds Civic Center meeting room.

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.

Moody Lions Club is scheduled to meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 19 at White’s Chapel.

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Liaison Group will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 20 at Laney’s Country Cooking for their monthly lunch meeting.  Investment:  Cost of lunch and one hour of your time.  Feel free to bring business cards.  For more information, please call 205-640-6262.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Ambassadors will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 21 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center.  Topic of discussion will be 2018 Creek Bank Festival planning.  Lunch is $10 and RSVP to Sandra McGuire at 205-699-5001.

The City of Leeds and the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at Mills Pharmacy to celebrate their grand opening at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 22.  Mills Pharmacy is located in the old McKinnon Pharmacy building at 8420 1^st Avenue SE.  For more information about Mills Pharmacy, please call 205-699-5195.

There will be a book signing event at the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library on Thursday, Mar. 22 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. for the Painkillers Book that was just released and written by author and Pastor Jacky Connell of Eden Westside Baptist Church.  This will be a great opportunity to get your own autographed copy by Bro. Jacky.  The Painkillers book deals with the epidemic of pain in our society and how people deal with all types of pain.  For more information, please visit www.JCImpact.org.

Join the fun and fellowship with Ladies Night Out at the Leeds River Campus of Eden Westside Baptist Church Friday night, Mar. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Bro. Jacky Connell’s wife, Denise, will be their guest speaker. This is a free event for ladies of all ages.  Please invite your friends and bring your favorite snack for a great time together!  For more information, please contact Lois Love at 205-577-7690.

Thought for the Week:  Encourage one another and lift each other up.

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