Moody Oktoberfest 2016 was a huge success. The weather was absolutely beautiful and it set up to be a perfect festival day. Moody City Park was full of vendors, activities, food, antique cars, people, children, babies and dogs all day long. It was tons of fun and the entertainment was great. A special thank you to each person and sponsor that made this festival awesome and for all those who came out and enjoyed the day. C & C Motor Co. and Carpenetti’s Pizza Car Show and their sponsors raised over $16k for Moody Miracle League and Shepherd Supply. This year’s Oktoberfest event and festivities will definitely go down in history as one of the best festivals yet, so save the date for next year so you don’t miss it!

We took lots of photos of this year’s Oktoberfest, which are now available on the Moody Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. Please feel free to like and share.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce High School Diplomats toured the Bass House Museum and the Leeds Fire Station last week. This was an educational tour about the amazing history we have and the awesome fire department right here in Leeds.

Congratulations to Leeds High School Homecoming King and Queen, Ryan Dozier and Melina Rose. Also, congratulations to Moody High School Homecoming Queen, Anna Cuccuini.

Each year part of Moody’s fire prevention program chooses a king and queen from the senior class. Students who want to participate write an essay on different aspects of fire prevention. The essays are submitted anonymously and personnel from each shift read and choose which one they like best. The essay with the most votes is chosen from the boys and girls. Congratulations to this year’s Moody Fire Department Fire Prevention King and Queen, William Vance and Madison Snyder, who were recognized at Moody’s homecoming.

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce is selling yard signs and window clings to support the Moody Police Department. To show your support, you may purchase a yard sign for $15, a window cling for $7 or both for $20. Please contact Andrea Machen, Executive Director, at (205) 640-6262 to purchase.

The 24th Annual LeHigh Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Alabama Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches and Boys Ranch of St. Clair County is scheduled for tomorrow, Oct. 7 at Trussville Country Club. For more information, please contact Cindy Keith at (205) 702-7114.

Monday, Oct. 10 is Columbus Day!

The Leeds-Moody Professional Women’s Business Group – LadyBUGS will host their monthly luncheon meeting at Noon on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at The Livery Event Center in Leeds. Lunch is $10 and RSVP to m.k.davis2010@gmail.com.

The Central Parliamentary Unit meets Wednesday, Oct. 12 in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please contact Grady Sue Saxon at (205) 699-2440 for more information.

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly chamber luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Moody City Hall. Lunch is $10 with RSVP, $15 without. For reservations, please contact Andrea Machen, Executive Director, at (205) 640-6262.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Leeds will host a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at the new Sears Hometown Store in Leeds. Sears will host their grand opening on both Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15, so please plan to join them in the celebration!

Bloody Murder directed by Cliff Keen, Jr. will be presented at Leeds Theatre and Arts Center on Oct. 14-16 and 21-23. For more information and reservations, please call (205) 699-1892 or email leedsartscouncil@windstream.net.

Pancakes for a Purpose. Moody Kiwanis Club will host its semi-annual pancake supper at Carpenetti’s Pizzeria in Moody on Monday, Oct. 24, 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. $5 per plate and tickets are available from Kiwanis, Key Club, Builders Club, and Aktion Club members and at the door. Please call (205) 640-3078 for more information.

Monster Mash Dash 2016 5k and Fun Run hosted by Leeds Elementary and Primary School is scheduled for Oct. 29. Fun Run is set for 8 a.m. and 5k at 9 a.m. For more information, please contact either school or download event and vendor application at LeedsAreaChamber.com.

Leeds Downtown Trick or Treating is an exciting event held each year along the downtown streets to provide a safe place for children to trick or treat. This year’s event will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31 from 3 – 5 p.m. If your business is not located on the Parkway downtown and you would like to participate, please contact Sandra McGuire at (205) 699-5001 for your designated area to set up. There is no fee to participate, just bring lots of candy.

Job Opening(s): Farmers Home Furniture of Leeds is now hiring for collector, sales consultant and delivery worker positions. Apply in person at 7480 Parkway Drive. No phone calls, please.

Quote for the Week: “If you leave God’s umbrella, the world will rain on you.” ~ Unknown.

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