Leeds Moody Messenger

Published 4:02 pm Wednesday, April 11, 2018

We all had a great day on Saturday with the Leeds 4th Annual Community Cleanup. We met in downtown Leeds and disbursed from there. Despite the threat of rain and cold weather, the turnout was great and the weather held off so it didn’t rain or get too cold until after the event was over.  Teams picked up trash on various streets as part of the city’s ongoing Don’t Drop It on Alabama volunteer roadside cleanup.  Volunteers who participated included Leeds area businesses, non-profits, city council members, city workers, Girl Scout troops and individuals.  Jefferson County provided security to keep watch over our teams, Chick-fil-A Leeds provided breakfast for everyone and Alabama PALS provided the bags.  This is just another example of the wonderful volunteerism and community spirit that we have in the Leeds/Moody area.  It’s great to be part of something bigger than ourselves and I invite you to get involved with what’s happening in our communities.

This week, the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries lead their communities through the transformative services, programs and expertise they offer.  Libraries aren’t just places to borrow books or study.  They’re also creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate using new technologies and develop their skills and passions.  In celebration of National Library Week, Leeds Jane Culbreth Library is accepting a coupon to reduce up to $5 worth of late fees on someone’s Jefferson County library card during Apr. 8-14.  Coupons are available at http://www.jclc.org/coupon.aspx.  For more information, please call 205-699-5962.

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. today, April 12 at Moody City Hall.  The April Luncheon Sponsor is the Moody Miracle League.  The St. Clair County Culinary School will be cooking the meal this month with guest speaker, Eden Career Tech and Chef Allphin with the culinary school so you will not want to miss this event.  RSVP is required and lunch is $12. Call 205-640-6262 for reservations.

“The Father of the Bride” continues with the wedding of the year hosted by the Leeds Arts Council.  Wedding dates are Friday-Sunday, Apr. 13-15.  No gifts required, but tickets are $10.  The father, Mr. Banks, is played by Dale Jones with Dale Baldwin playing the brother, Tommy Banks.  Rachel Arledge plays Delilah the maid, Ashley Richardson is Mr. Banks’ secretary, Trey Woodrow plays Miss Bellamy.  McKenzie Ramey plays Ben’s girlfriend, Peggy Swift and Carson Davis plays Tommy’s friend, Buzz Taylor.  Clark French plays the part of Joe, Madelyn Harbison is Mrs. Pulitzki, Karen Carroll plays Tim’s woman and the florist helpers are Abri Mizzell, Lauren Kilgore, Juliet Calvin and Sydney Sanders.  For more information and reservations, please call 205-699-1892.

The Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center will host Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention Race on Saturday, Apr. 14, which will depart from Barbers Motorsports Park.  Kickstands up at 11 a.m.  Same day ride registration at 10 a.m.  Ride includes two laps around track and bar-b-que lunch will follow ride which will be served at Bass Pro Nature Pavilion.  Register at www.4cap.org.

One hundred and ten years ago, in 1908, Alabama Fuel and Iron Company developed Acmar as a planned coal mining community.  Despite skepticism of some geologists, it was a successful thriving community managed by Charles F. DeBardeleben.  While coal hasn’t been mined since 1950, values of the community such as resourcefulness, integrity, strong work ethic, Christian values, and kind treatment of one’s neighbor are celebrated each year.  The Acmar Community Gathering will be Sunday, Apr. 15 at 2 p.m. at Acmar United Methodist Church located at 4107 Old Acton Road, Moody.  The church building was built for worship in 1920 by the company and the community employees.  The gathering is for those well acquainted with Acmar and for those experiencing the community for the first time.  There will be singing, stories, snacks and door prizes.  Everyone is invited; dress is casual and there is no charge.  For more information, please call Belinda Wilson at 205-640-6719 or the church at 205-640-4325.

Join Eden Westside Baptist Church River Campus this Sunday for the teaching series, “Fate of the Wicked”.  Make plans to attend this powerful series each Sunday at 11 a.m. to understand more about this serious topic.  For more information, please call 205-338-7711 or visit www.EdenWestside.org.

Moody Kiwanis Club will host its semi-annual pancake supper, Pancakes for a Purpose, at Carpenetti’s Pizzeria Restaurant on Monday, Apr. 16 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 will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 16 at White’s Chapel.

Leeds City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 16 at Leeds Civic Center meeting room.

The Moody Kiwanis Club will meet at Noon on Tuesday, Apr. 17 at Moody City Hall.

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Liaison Group will tour the Moody Civic Center at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 17.  If you would like to join this tour, please contact Andrea Machen, Executive Director, at 205-640-6262.

The Springview Homeowner’s Association is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 17 at Moody City Hall.

You have two extra days to file your Federal tax returns, because the deadline this year is Tuesday, Apr. 17.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Ambassador Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 18 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center.  If you have a business and would like more business exposure, this is a great place to begin.  Lunch is $10 and RSVP to Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at 205-699-5001.

Breakfast for the Brave will be served at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Apr. 19 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 its monthly chamber luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Apr. 19 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center.  Lunch is $12 with RSVP and $15 without RSVP.  Please make reservations by calling Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at 205-699-5001 or email Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com .

There’s still time to register for the Moody Masters 8th Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, Apr. 23 at Trussville Country Club.  This event is an annual fundraiser for the chamber and the MACC High School Ambassador Scholarship Program.  You may choose to have a team, sponsor a hole, or both.  Activities include a Hole In One, Door Prizes, Lunch, Dinner, Golf, $100 prize on putting contest plus much more along with many opportunities to network with other business men and women just like yourself.  Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Apr. 23, lunch at 11 a.m. and shotgun start at Noon.  The day will conclude with a nice dinner and awards.  Registration is available online at www.moodyalchamber.com.

Job Openings:  City of Moody is accepting applications for part-time splash pad attendants, part-time firefighter/paramedic and part-time civic center front desk/general help.  Visit www.moodyalabama.gov for more information.  Earthborn Pottery is hiring a pottery studio teacher.  Call 205-702-7055 or email earthbornpottery@yahoo.com. 

Thought for the Week:  “If you don’t leave your past in the past, it will destroy your future.  Live for what today has to offer, not what yesterday has taken away.” ~Unknown

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