Leeds Moody Messenger
Published 5:03 pm Friday, October 12, 2018
- The Moody Fire Department did a Jaws of Life Demonstration at the 8th Annual Moody Oktoberfest. Photo by Dona Bonnett
Moody Oktoberfest 2018 and the 8th Annual Cruisin’ for a Miracle Car Show & Swap Meet is in the books. The weather was sunny and hot on Saturday with a huge turnout for the day’s events. The festival opened with the National Anthem sung by Samantha Hennings. A huge entertainment lineup on the two stages included Crossing Grass, Katie Whitfield, Beverly’s Dance, Josh Lively, Alyssa Culverhouse, Nela McLauren, Brinkley Rackstraw, Andrew Henderson, Moody MerryMakers, the Chick-fil-A Mascot Challenge, Dance Class Demo, Relay Games with Kids, the Human Hungry Hippo Game, Aleya Gilley, 5678 Dance & More, Olivia Andrews and the finale’ was a Jaws of Life Demonstration by Moody Fire Department. Kids enjoyed face painting, balloon artist, carnival rides, petting zoo with a camel, sheep, goat and more. Many people hung out a large portion of the day and relaxed at picnic tables in the park. There were tons of vendor booths boasting with arts, crafts, woodwork, jewelry, home décor, business vendors and plenty of food to go around. The car show to benefit Moody Miracle League registered 315 vehicles, but probably had 350 cars or more since some people brought more than one car, truck or bike. It was a successful endeavor and we want to thank the Moody Area Chamber of Commerce, C & C Motor Company and Carpenetti’s Pizza for all of the hard work that went into hosting on these events.
The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Business Members Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11 at Moody City Hall. Business topic will be the St. Clair County Bicentennial with guest speaker, Sherry Bowers. Lunch is $12 with RSVP and $15 without RSVP. Make your reservation with Andrea Machen at 205-640-6262.
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The Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group at Leeds Episcopal Church of the Epiphany will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 11. For information, please call 205-884-1111.
The City of Leeds and the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at the new China Wok at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Oct. 12. This new restaurant is located in the Leeds Commons Shopping Center at 7480 Parkway Drive, Suite 136.
Downtown Leeds is tailgating for homecoming this year! Plan to spend the afternoon on the Parkway to have lunch, do some shopping, tailgate and get in on the fun. Food trucks will be available from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and the homecoming parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12. Lazy Boy BBQ, Pazzo Pizza and City Bowls will be there. For more information, please contact Sandra McGuire at 205-699-5001.
There will be a “Blessing of Animals” at Moody City Park on Sunday, Oct. 14. The blessing will take place at the Pavilion by the Moody Miracle League anytime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Each animal will receive a certificate of blessing and photos will be taken. This event is sponsored by Acmar United Methodist Church. If raining, the event will be cancelled. For more information, you may call the church office at 205-640-4325.
Leeds City Council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15 at Leeds Civic Center meeting room.
Moody Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15 at White’s Chapel.
Chick-fil-A Leeds will host Milkshakes and Masterpieces from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 with Awake My Soul Studio. You can paint a wreath, candy corn and football. Cost for the event is $50. For more information and to make your reservation, please call 205-914-5987.
Moody Kiwanis Club is scheduled to meet at Noon on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Moody City Hall.
Steve Sink, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, invites you to attend a Social Security Education/Dinner Event on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Moody Civic Center. This event is for anyone who would like more information about how Social Security fits into your retirement income plan. Dinner will be served and catered by Bowling’s BBQ. Please call Shannon at 205-352-3778 or email Shannon.McCrary@edwardjones.com by Monday, Oct. 15 to make your reservation.
The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Ambassadors will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Lunch is $10 and RSVP to Sandra McGuire at 205-699-5001.
Breakfast for the Brave will be served at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Leeds River Campus of Eden Westside Baptist Church. 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 meeting at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. The topic will be Breast Cancer Awareness. Beth Pool, cancer survivor, will speak. Other breast cancer survivors are invited to participate. The pink Breast Cancer Awareness fire truck will be available from Sherman Industries. Food will be catered by Bluegrass BBQ. Lunch is $12 with RSVP and make reservation with Sandra McGuire at 205-699-5001.
Moody Kiwanis Club will host its semi-annual pancake supper, Pancakes for a Purpose, at Carpenetti’s Pizzeria Restaurant in Moody on Monday, Oct. 22 from 5-7 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. Tickets are $5 per plate and available from Kiwanis, Key Club, Builders Club and Aktion Club members as well as at the door. Call 205-515-5544 for more information.
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