Mills Pharmacy holds a Drug Takeback Day in Leeds. (L-R):  Lisa Adams (Aletheia House), Matt Cone (Narcotic Detective St. Clair County), Jordan Palmer (Narcotic Detective Leeds), Rauslyn Adams (Aletheia House), Dewayne Knight (Detective St. Clair County) - Photo Courtesy of Randell Pickering

Congratulations to our very own Zoe’ Champion who was just crowned Miss Jefferson County’s Outstanding Teen 2019 this weekend.  Zoe’ spent last year serving as Miss Leeds Area Outstanding Teen 2018 and did a fabulous job representing Leeds.  Zoe’, we wish you the best as you plot your future!

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce group learned more about St. Clair County history last week as Sherry Bowers shared historical information at the members business luncheon.  The St. Clair County Bicentennial celebration will be held on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Ashville courthouse and 2 p.m. at the Pell City courthouse.  Save the date so you can be part of this exciting birthday for St. Clair County!

The City of Leeds and the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon at the new China Wok on Friday in the Leeds Commons Shopping Center.  We had the opportunity to meet the owner, Wan Fulin and his son, Nian and daughter, Amy.  I also met Brooke Daniel and her husband, Daniel.  Brooke works at the restaurant and Daniel is a Geology Professor at Jacksonville State University.  Everyone who attended the ribbon cutting had the opportunity to sample some of the wonderful food.  The restaurant opened on Sept. 24 which is the Moon Festival Day in China.  They have already been well received.  Be sure to stop in soon!

Downtown Leeds was very festive Friday afternoon as the homecoming tailgating commenced prior to the parade.  The storefronts were decorated and the street was blocked off next to the library for food trucks and those who wanted to watch the parade from that position.  It proved to be a wonderful afternoon.

Please remember that Leeds Fire & Rescue is selling their 2018 Breast Cancer T-Shirts.  All money received goes directly to BCRFA (Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama).  All t-shirts are $15 and may be purchased at Leeds Fire Station 2 located at 1051 Park Drive.

Mills Pharmacy’s drug takeback event earlier this month was a huge success.  People dropped off their old prescriptions all day long.  This was the kickoff of their drug takeback service.  You can now drop off your unused medications in the big bin available at their Leeds location as well as Centerpoint and Pinson.  This service is sponsored by Mills Pharmacy and Aletheia House in an effort to get narcotics off the street. 

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly chamber meeting at 11:45 a.m. on Oct. 18 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center.  The topic will be Breast Cancer Awareness.  Beth Pool, cancer survivor, will speak and other breast cancer survivors will be honored.  The pink Breast Cancer Awareness fire truck will be available from Sherman Industries.  Lunch is $12 with RSVP and make reservation with Sandra McGuire at 205-699-5001.

First Baptist Church of Moody will host Countryfest 2018 Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.  This is a free family event with over 20 games, inflatables, funnel cake and more.

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.

Moody City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22 at Moody City Hall.

The Leeds Carnival is scheduled from Oct. 24 through Oct. 28 and located in the lot between Lehigh and Windstream.  Carnival hours are as follows:  Wednesday and Thursday are 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.  Friday and Saturday hours are 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Member Appreciation Cookout event from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25. This event is for members only and there is no charge to attend.  You can stop by anytime during these hours to be served lunch.  Please RSVP to Sandra McGuire at 205-699-5001 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com.

The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany will present An Evening Out with String Theory from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 with an array of delicious food, dessert, drink and music.  This event is a major fundraiser for the church and tickets are $62.50 per person.  Tickets may be purchased at stringt.eventbrite.com or call 205-699-2404 for more information.

Several churches in the area are hosting Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat events.  Also, Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Downtown Trick or Treat event on Halloween from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.  If your church or organization is hosting an event, please send your event information to me and I will be happy to include it in next week’s article. 

Job Opening(s):  Moody Civic Center is accepting applications for part-time front desk/general help.

Thought for the Week:  “No matter how alone you are, God is only a prayer away.”

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