If you haven’t gotten in on the excitement with the Leeds Police Department and the USA TODAY Lip Sync Contest, it’s time to cast your vote.  Leeds was chosen to represent the South Region and is one of 16 police lip sync videos in the entire contest.  Police department lip sync videos have gone viral all summer long and the LPD video was the only one chosen from Alabama so be sure to vote by this Friday, Aug. 31 Noon ET to help Leeds win the first round at https://bit.ly/2ogL8QA.  Let’s all do this together!

Today, Aug. 30 will be the last day for the Leeds Farmers Market for this summer season. 

The Leeds Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 1.  Breakfast is free, but donations would be appreciated.  All donations are used for City of Leeds community involvement programs.  Contact T.V. Weaver for more information at 205-699-6742.

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over with the Labor Day holiday coming up on Monday.  I hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday as we celebrate the American labor movement and contributions that workers have made to the strength and prosperity of our country.

Moody Kiwanis Club is scheduled to meet at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Moody City Hall.

Leeds Lions Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 in the Leeds Masonic Lodge building.  Please contact T.V. Weaver at 205-699-6742 for more information.

Remember to get your tickets for the Fourth Annual Celebrity Roast Fundraiser to benefit Shepherd Supply for 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30 at Moody Civic Center.  Plan to attend for a night of laughs with the roast of the New Sheriff in Town, Billy Murray.  This event will offer an unforgettable evening to support a great cause.  Master of Ceremonies, Dennis Russell, will be your guide and includes dinner, silent auction, Christmas Angel Tree and an update on Shepherd Supply Ministry.  Tickets are $50 per plate or sponsor a table of seven for $350 and are available online at www.shepherdsupplymission.com or call Dawn Ellard at 205-441-2340. 

If you are an entertainer or have a business that is looking for sponsorship opportunities and festival vendor space, there’s still time to get in on the action at this year’s Moody Oktoberfest scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6.  For more information, please contact Andrea Machen at 205-640-6262.

SAVE THE DATE:  Mills Pharmacy Leeds and the Aletheia House have partnered with the PACE Prevention Team to offer a Prescription Drug Take Back event to safely dispose of your unused or expired medications.  This is your opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinets.  Plan to stop by Mills Pharmacy in Leeds on Friday, Oct. 5 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for your drop off. 

Thought for the Week:  “Curses block blessings when we choose not to forgive.” ~Unknown

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