Next week is Administrative Assistants Week, which gives us an opportunity to let everyone who works in an administrative role know how much they are valued and appreciated. These professionals are the ones who hold it all together. They’re the glue. They’re the ones who stay on top of things and keep their bosses looking good.

I saw a quote recently that said, “Do you want to talk to the boss or to the one who know what’s going on?” That pretty much says it all. Although the boss does know what’s going on, he or she depends heavily on administrative professionals to keep up with the fine details day to day. Happy Administrative Assistants Week!

I had the honor of speaking to the Springville Area Chamber of Commerce group at Springville Café last week on the topic of “Social Media Basics for Business.” As many of you know, I work with local companies in the greater St. Clair County area to provide business and marketing services in addition to writing this weekly news column. Social media marketing is part of that equation. If you have an interest in learning more, please feel free to visit my website at adrBMS.com.

Relay for Life teams will “Paint the Town Purple” April 16-May 21. To show your support in the fight against cancer, you can help “Paint the Town Purple” by donating to the Relay for Life of Greater St. Clair County and receive a decorative purple bow to display inside or outside your home or business. Business bows are $25 and residential bows are $15. This is a great way to show community support for the Relay for Life event scheduled for May 21 at Moody City Park. To order your bow, please contact Melissa Fraser at (205) 640.0307 or mfraser@moodyalabama.gov. All proceeds will support the American Cancer Society.

Breakfast for the Brave will be served at 9 a.m. today (Thursday), April 21 at the River Campus. If you are a policeman, fireman, rescue, first responder in the greater Leeds area, you are invited to attend so they may show their appreciation for keeping the greater Leeds area safe all throughout the year! The River Campus of Eden Westside Baptist Church is located in Leeds on Highway 78 just passed The Shops of Grand River at 1441 W. Riverview Road, Trussville. For more information, please call (205) 338.7711.

Join COFFEE CUP CONNECTION – for Ladies Only at 8:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in April at Eden Westside Baptist Church River Campus in Leeds on Hwy. 78 just past the Shops of Grand River. Enjoy a great time of coffee, fellowship and Bible study on the topic of spirituality and “My Relationship with God.” Please contact Dona Bonnett at (256) 345-3993 for more information.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly Chamber Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 21 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Come early and network with other business professionals. Guest Speaker will be Jerry Wang with the YMCA. Food will be provided by Chick-fil-A. The Chamber Business Spotlight this month will be Leeds Education Foundation. Lunch is $12 with RSVP and $15 without RSVP. Please RSVP to Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at (205) 699-5001 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com.

Moody Police Department will play the Moody High School teachers in a charity softball game at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 25 at Moody High School softball field. All money raised will benefit the Keith Turner Memorial Scholarship. Chick-fil-A is a sponsor, and cost for the game is $5 at the gate. For more information or if you would like to donate to this event, please contact the Moody Police Department at (205) 640-0339.

The Moody City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 25 at Moody City Hall.

Dr. Elizabeth Gregory will host a free seminar “Caring for a Loved One with Dementia” on April 26 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce office. For more information about her services or to register for this event, please contact Dr. Gregory at (205) 396-8972. Also, visit her online at GregoryCounselingandConsultingLLC.com.

City of Leeds Flood Damage Prevention Variance Board is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26 in the Leeds Civic Center Meeting Room at 1000 Park Drive.

City of Leeds Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26 in the Leeds Civic Center Meeting Room.

City of Leeds Construction Variance Board is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26 at the Leeds Civic Center.

Wednesday, April 27 is Administrative Professionals Day, so please remember to recognize your administrative staff for all they do.

Teacher of the Year nominations are currently being accepted by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce. This award is sponsored by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood and will be presented at the May Chamber luncheon. Nominations will be accepted until May 1.

Leeds Library Science Fiction Book Club kicks off at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 in the library’s meeting room. At this inaugural meeting, they will discuss what they would like to do to make the club both fun and worthwhile for the local science fiction community. So come, bring your friends and suggestions for future reading. If inclined, bring some appropriate-for-all-ages refreshments to share. Most of all, bring that sense of wonder that makes science fiction so wonderful!

ALTARed Girl’s Conference for seventh through 12th grade students is scheduled for May 6-7 at First Baptist Church in Moody. They will have a time of worship, interactive sessions, fun, fashion, food and friends. Friday night includes a fashion and great door prizes. Register by Wednesday, April 20 for a free shirt. Please visit their Facebook page for more information.

Job Openings: Lowe’s is hiring. Also, Church on the Way behind Sonic is hiring for help in their daycare.

Quote for the Week: “Life is too wonderful to waste.”

I truly appreciate each of you who read my column and I really love sharing news so please remember to send your Leeds and Moody news to me at leedsmoodynews@gmail.com. See you next week!