Next Tuesday, Sept. 28, is National Good Neighbor Day. Being good neighbors is an important part of the social fiber that makes this country so great. We have become a society of being so busy that sometimes we don’t even know our neighbors or acknowledge them. Let’s all celebrate National Good Neighbor Day and take time to get to know our neighbors, if we don’t already know them.

Sept. is Better Breakfast Month. Many of us skip meals and breakfast is a popular meal to skip. Breakfast is actually the most important meal of the day because it sets our metabolism for the entire day. For those who are Hypoglycemic or who want to cut down on their daily intake, you can actually eat nothing but protein for breakfast and be much less hungry throughout the day than if you eat a carbohydrate breakfast (or a protein/carb combination). As many of you know, I am trying to cut down on my daily intake and eat healthier and my doctor wants me to eat half of my daily allowance at breakfast. That’s how important breakfast is, so let’s all make an effort to eat breakfast rather than skipping for the betterment of our health!

Ok, let’s get to what’s happening!

Free rental offered for restaurant development

The Leeds and Moody area is continuing to work on enhancing our cities and local businesses are getting involved. The Pants Store is working to help recruit a downtown Leeds restaurant and has offered FREE RENT in the large space next to their store to an established restaurant. If you know of an established restaurant that may want to relocate or add another location, please forward this information to them.

The Pants Store is also hosting a Family Fun Night tonight, Sept. 24, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Join them for appetizers, beverages, and have tons of fun shopping with them to receive 20% off your total purchase (some exclusions apply).

Job fair for St. Clair and Talladega counties

Remember that tomorrow, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. is the St. Clair and Talladega County Area Job Expo at Jefferson State Community College, Pell City Campus. This is a wonderful opportunity for companies who are looking for more qualified staff members and for employees who are looking for employment. If you fall in either category, this event is definitely for you!

Also, this Saturday, Sept. 26, is the 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 this Sunday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Nursery is available for children 6 and under. Light refreshments to follow. For more information, please visit leedsfirst.org.

The Moody City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, at Moody City Hall.

The Leeds Lions Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Leeds Masonic Lodge building. Contact T.V. Weaver, President, at (205) 699-6606 for more information.

LeHigh Cement Company will host its 23rd Annual LeHigh Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Alabama Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, Boys Ranch of St. Clair County on Friday, Oct. 2, at Trussville Country Club. For more information, please contact Cindy Keith at (205) 702-7114.

The Leeds Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Breakfast is free, but donations would be appreciated. All donations stay in the City of Leeds community involvement programs. Contact T. V. Weaver for more information at (205) 699-6742.

At last, it’s almost time for the 12th Annual Oktoberfest hosted by the Moody Area Chamber of Commerce AND the 5th Annual C & C Motors & Carpenetti’s Car Show and Live Auction to benefit the Moody Miracle League next Saturday, Oct. 3, at Moody City Park. Both awesome events will pack plenty of fun, food, vendors and activities for the entire family. The Car Show is scheduled from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Oktoberfest hours are from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Please make it a priority to support these two important community events.

The Leeds/Moody Realtor Caravan will host their First Annual Turkey Shoot on the five Saturdays in Oct. beginning at 7 a.m. (Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31) at 1000 Park Avenue, Leeds (turn next to Leeds Fire Department). You may register at the event, bring your shotgun and shells provided – $5 per shot and special rounds for kids ages 12 and under. Oct. 31 will be the Winners Competition with first price – shotgun and second price – $100. The Caravan will also accept donations from businesses and individuals along with door prizes for this Charity Event to support the Leeds Outreach and the St. Clair Children’s Place. For more information, please contact Larry Golden at (205) 283-6430 or larrywgolden@yahoo.com.

The Red Barn will host their 8th Annual Open House Event – Bluegrass & Burgers 2015 on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2-5 p.m. at The Red Barn. If you are not familiar with this wonderful non-profit that works with special children and adults, please visit their website for more information and how you can participate at TheRedBarn.org.

Additional Job openings this week: Best Western in Moody is now hiring Front Desk Help. Apply within at 1949 Village Drive, Moody. Farmers Home Furniture is hiring for their new Leeds store. Moody and Leeds Subway are both hiring. Go to subway.com and fill out an application for Store numbers 12941 and 48483.

Here’s a thought for the week: “Live Simply, Laugh Often and Love Much!”

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!