There’s a lot happening on the business front right now. You have probably seen all of the construction going on with the old car wash being torn down and the new one under construction. Melissa’s Rainbow Tunnel Car Wash is now open on Ashville Road in Leeds. Stop in and get a car wash.

A global fashion retailer, H&M Store, is expanding with a new store at the Outlet Shops of Grand River. The new store will be approximately 21,000 square feet and will carry clothing and accessories for women, men, teenagers and children. This Stockholm, Sweden-based Retailer is scheduled to open spring of 2017 as the second store in the Birmingham area.

Demolition has resumed at the old Trinity medical site for the new facility after being delayed while asbestos was abated.

Leeds Wal-Mart in undergoing renovation and many things are in a brand new place. It’s like going on a treasure hunt right now to find what you are looking for, but things will settle down as remodeling nears completion.

Also for businesses, it won’t be long before the new Jack’s restaurant will be on the Parkway in Leeds!

The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Doris Stanley Memorial Library in Moody took place last week. The new Library will be located at 300 Bookmark Circle, Moody, directly across from the Civic Center.

Are you interested in making a donation to Moody Elementary School? Now it is possible to donate as little as $1 to your local elementary school at donorschoose.org. Donors Choose is a public charity so all donations are tax-deductible!

Breakfast for the Brave will be served at 9 a.m. today, Sept. 15 at the Leeds River Campus. If you are 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 EdenWestside.org.

Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly Chamber Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on today, Sept. 15 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Guest speaker will be Superintendent of Leeds City Schools, John Moore. Lunch is $12 – please RSVP to Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at (206) 966-9392 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com.

The Leeds Arts Council will host their annual Fall Fashion Show from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. today, Sept. 15. Please call (205) 699-1892 or email leedsartscouncil@windstream.net to purchase tickets at $25 each.

Ladies, you are invited to attend a free Workshop – HELP! I NEED MORE TIME! Time Management for the Modern Woman for Mom’s Night Out – Organizing Your Chaos at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Sept. 15 at the Leeds River Campus of Eden Westside Baptist Church. Next Thursday, Sept. 22, workshop topic will be HELP! I NEED A KEEPER! Who Can Help Me? The River Campus is located on Hwy 78 just past the Shops of Grand River. Please RSVP for the Event at EdenWestside.org.

Kids Consignment Yard Sale is scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 760 Starlight Drive in Odenville. This consignment sale will carry all seasons of clothes from sizes newborn to 14/16. With 25 consignors, there will be lots to choose from with a variety of items such as: boutique clothes, play clothes, everyday wear, shoes, toys, baby items etc. Cash only sale. For more information, please visit their Facebook page.

Leeds City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 at Leeds Civic Center Meeting Room.

Moody Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 at White’s Chapel.

Moody Kiwanis Club is scheduled to meet at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Moody City Hall.

Springview Homeowner’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Moody City Hall.

Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Ambassadors will host their monthly luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Lunch is $10. Please RSVP to Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at (205) 699-5001 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com.

Children and mom’s consignment sale is scheduled for Sept. 23-24 hosted by First Baptist Church of Moody. They are currently registering those interested to be a consignor. For more information, please visit: fbcclosetconsignment.weebly.com/.

Community Kids Closet is also accepting new and returning consigners for Sept. 22-24 sale dates at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody. For more information, please visit communitypca.net.

Leeds Arts Council will present ENCORE: Musical Memories on Friday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 (please note date change). Tickets are $10. This is a yearly fundraiser put together by their play director Cliff Keen, Jr. for the Leeds Theatre and Arts Center. The songs will be performed by familiar faces from their past musical productions. Please call (205) 699-1892 or emailing leedsartscouncil@windstream.net to reserve tickets.

Be sure to support Shepherd Supply Mission as they host their Second Annual Celebrity Roast at 6 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Bethel Baptist Church. This year the celebrity being roasted will be Dennis Russell. Tickets are $50 per plate or $350 for a table of seven. For more information, please contact Jennifer Monday at (205) 441-2340 or visit their website at shepherdsupplymission.com.

The Blessing Swap at Cedar Grove Baptist Church is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. – noon. Early drop off will be Friday, Sept. 30 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed. For more information, please contact Erica Nolen at through the Facebook Event.

You will not want to miss this year’s Moody Oktoberfest, which is right around the corner, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 at Moody City Park from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This year’s festival is expected to be bigger and better than ever, with plenty of entertainment, activities, arts and crafts, vendors, food and more all day long, and don’t forget the C & C Motor Co & Carpenetti’s Pizza Car Show. Mark your calendars now to enjoy all of the fun and excitement this year!

Quote for the Week: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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!