Over the last couple of weeks, I have talked about volunteerism and joining something bigger than ourselves.  As we continue this topic, I would like to explore Everyone Leeds.  Everyone Leeds is a community website that began last year to bring everyone together.  It’s a place where you can find out what’s happening.  It’s a place where you can find a place to volunteer.  You can join a group, submit your upcoming event and more right there on their website at www. EveryoneLeeds.com.  If you do not already have a place to plug into and are not sure what’s available in the Leeds area, check out the organizations listed.  Let’s all work together to engage everyone in our local community, stay up to date with what’s happening and let Everyone Leeds help you promote your next event.  Also, please like their Facebook page!

Congratulations to Bill Morris, the Leeds Water Works Board and employees for being chosen the 2018 Water Taste Test State Winner.  This group works very hard to make sure the greater Leeds area has excellent water and we are very proud of them.

Breakfast for the Brave will be served at 9 a.m. today, Apr. 19 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 luncheon at 11:45 a.m. today, Apr. 19 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Rev. Jacky Connell of Eden Westside Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.  Rev. Connell will be speaking on leadership.  Everything rises and falls on leadership.  Lunch is $12 with RSVP and $15 without RSVP.  Please make reservations by calling Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at 205-699-5001 or email Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com.

Join Eden Westside Baptist Church River Campus this Sunday for the teaching series, “Fate of the Wicked”.  Make plans to attend this powerful series each Sunday at 11 a.m. to understand more about this serious topic.  For more information, please call 205-338-7711 or visit www. EdenWestside.org.

Sunday, Apr. 22 will be the last day to see the Alabama Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit at the Moody Civic Center.  For hours and information, please visit www.moodyalabama.gov.

Moody City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 23 at Moody City Hall.

Leeds Second Annual Spring Fling 2018 is scheduled for Thursday, April 26 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. hosted by Leeds Elementary School.  There will be a great opportunity to raise money for Leeds Elementary School while enjoying food trucks, vendors, games, raffle prizes, silent auctions and community fellowship.  If you are a business owner or food truck owner interested in registering and reserving a vendor spot, please contact Leeds Elementary School. 

Steve Sink and Edward Jones Financial will host a client appreciation event for Ladies on Wednesday, May 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Livery in Leeds.  Lunch will be served and there will be drawings for door prizes.  You are welcome to bring a guest, but seating is limited, so please RSVP at 205-352-3778 no later than Apr. 27. 

A Job Fair will be held on Thursday, May 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Moody Civic Center.  This is a partnership between the school system, local chambers of commerce, and the St. Clair County Economic Development Council.  High school seniors from the St. Clair County School System and the Pell City School System will be allowed to check out and attend.  This event will also be open to the general public.  Your company is invited to attend.  Please contact Leann Ford, Career Coach for the St. Clair County School System, at 205-753-31749, if you are interested in attending. 

The City of Leeds will host a Shred-It Event on Saturday, May 5 at the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library.  I am so excited about this particular event because we all have old tax returns and other confidential stuff that we can’t just throw in the trash.  This is your opportunity to bring your boxes of old documents that you would like to be shredded to the library between the hours of 8 a.m. and Noon.

The 24^th Annual Creek Bank Festival plans are in full swing and this year’s event is expected to be bigger and better than ever.  Arts & Crafts as well as other vendor applications are rolling in so get your applications in now.  Elvis is back by popular demand as well as the Mascot Challenge, Moon Pie Eating Contest, Lip Sync Battle, Balloon Artist, Face Painting and Dog Pageant.  The Cruising the Creek Bank Car Show is back and proceeds will benefit Leeds Outreach and Backpack Buddies.  New this year will be a second entertainment stage, Hula Hoop contest, baby changing station and more.  Plan to bring your family and spend the entire day for plenty of fun.  If you are an entertainer and interested in performing on either stage, please contact Sandra McGuire at 205-699-5001.

Job Openings:  The City of Leeds will be conducting a hiring fair on Apr. 25 for seasonal laborers.  For more information, please visit www. LeedsAlabama.gov or the City of Leeds Facebook page.

Thought for the Week:  Cell phones bring you closer to the person far away from you, but take you away from the one sitting right next to you.

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