New businesses open in Leeds/Moody

The Leeds/Moody area continues to grow. The City of Leeds and the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce conducted a Ribbon Cutting last Thursday for Faith Cutz, a new barber shop on the corner of Parkway Drive and Green Wave Way in Leeds. Another ribbon cutting was held for Papa Murphy’s Pizza last Friday, which is located in the shopping center adjacent to Wal-Mart. We welcome both of these new businesses to our area.

We are very proud of our new and existing companies in the Leeds and Moody area. The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce High School Ambassadors visited The Bag Supply Company last week. They toured the facility and were able to learn more about this particular industry.

Today, Sept. 17, is Citizenship Day, a day set aside to celebrate being a citizen of the United States of America, the greatest country the world has ever seen. It’s a day to be proud to be an American!

Today is also Constitution Day, which celebrates the day that the Constitutional Congress of the United States of America held its final meeting to sign the Constitution of the United States of America, a document for which they so painstakingly labored over to create and perfect. There are many people today who want to change our Constitution, but our forefathers thought through so many details and have reasons for each word in this document, which works for the common good of all. Let’s celebrate our Constitution!

If you are a dog lover who happens to be in the market for a new puppy, I know of two black seven week old dachshund puppies that are free to good homes. Please contact me if you know anyone interested in adopting these loveable puppies.

Community news and events

Congratulations to Ananias Bonin of Moody High School, for accomplishing 7th overall in the Drive, Chip & Putt Regional Golf Event! Ananias came in second in the chipping competition. Great job, Ananias!

Free math tutoring services are available at Moody United Methodist Church on Thursdays from 3:30 – 5 p.m. This opportunity has limited space and it is first come, first serve.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. today, Sept. 17, in the Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. John Moore, Leeds City Schools Superintendent, will be the guest speaker. Lunch is $12 with RSVP ($15 without). Please RSVP to Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at (205) 699-5001.

The Leeds High School Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18. The cost to participate for community groups is $10 and $25 for floats and trailers. Please call (205) 699-4510 for more information.

Community Kids Closet Consignment Sale is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, at Community Presbyterian Church. For more information, please visit their website at communitypca.net/new-page.

The Leeds Arts Council will host a fundraiser for the Theatre and Arts Center. Cliff Keen, Jr. is directing a musical program “MAGIC OF DISNEY MUSIC” Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20. Many of the songs you will remember from the movies. Tickets are $10. Reservations are not required and parking is free. For more information or to reserve tickets, please call (205) 640-4491. Please consider attending one of these two magical performances of the most beloved songs of all times and participate in this annual fundraiser.

Leeds City Council meets at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, at Leeds Civic Center Meeting Room – 1000 Park Drive.

Moody Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, at White’s Chapel.

Leeds City Board of Adjustments is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

St. Clair & Talladega County Area will host a Job Expo at Jefferson State Community College Pell City Campus on Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. If your business is interested in participating in this job fair, please contact Sandra McGuire for more details. Whether you need additional employees at this time or just want to build a list for future employment, we would love for you to participate! If you have friends looking for employment, they can also contact for further information.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, there will be a Lapidary Arts Demonstration with gem and mineral identification, cabochon stone cutting, demo in wire warp jewelry, and chainmaille jewelry at Moody United Methodist Church. For more information, please contact Levan Foster at levanfoster@gmail.com.

The Leeds First United Methodist Church will host “Believing GOD”, a Service of Scripture and Song declaring God is worthy of our trust on Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Nursery is available for children six and under. Light refreshments to follow. For more information, please visit leedsfirst.org.

Farmers Home Furniture will be opening a new store in Leeds on the Parkway and is currently hiring. They will be conducting interviews on Friday, Sept. 17, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce.

Additional Job openings this week: Retail Assistant Manager at The Outlet Shops of Grand River. Visit the News at LeedsAreaChamber.com for more information. Ambassador Personnel is looking for a Groundskeeper. Please apply online at teamambassador.com or call (205) 640-7480.

Here’s a thought for the week: “Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you’ll look back and realize that they were the big things!” ~ Robert B.

I truly appreciate each of you who read my column. Please remember to send your Leeds and Moody news to me at dona@adrbms.com. See you next week!