Leeds Happenings this Week!
The Place to Go to Be in the Know
As many of us anticipate the celebration of Easter this Sunday, some people may wonder what constitute Holy Week. Here are the 7 Days of Holy Week that Christians celebrate:
- Palm Sunday (Sixth Sunday of Lent)
- Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday
- Holy Wednesday (Spy Wednesday)
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Holy Saturday (Black Saturday)
- Easter Vigil
- Easter Day
More information on what Holy Week means according to Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Week
Our calendar this week has plenty of events scheduled including special Easter and Holy Week services. Leeds Spring Carnival began yesterday and will be here through Saturday. Food Truck Mondays are in full swing, James Spann will visit the Three Earred Rabbit this Saturday and we already have a huge crowd scheduled for our special visit of Governor Kay Ivey at the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon next week so be sure to get your reservation in. There's much more in store so be sure to check out all the Leeds Happenings right with Everyone Leeds so you will not miss a single thing!
Remember to send us your video or "blurb" about why you love Leeds and send your news/happenings to us so we can feature it in an upcoming edition. Have a great Easter week and always remember to think Leeds first!
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Leeds Spring Carnival Has Begun
You are invited to the annual Leeds Spring Carnival! See you there!
What: Leeds Spring Carnival
When: Wednesday, April 13th - Saturday, April 16th.
Where: Downtown Leeds Across from Windstream & Lehigh
Times & Ticket Information Available at: www.LeedsAreaChamber.com
City of Leeds Recycling Center Is Open
Did you know? The City of Leeds Recycling Center is open and located at 1440 9th Street. Recycling is Open only during regular business hours, with No dropping off after hours.
Recycle hours:
Monday thru Thursday 6AM until 2:30PM
Friday 6AM until 12:30PM
Lunch 11:00AM until 11:30AM Daily
NO DUMPING & NO LEAVING RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AFTER BUSINESS HOURS.
More Info: https://www.leedsalabama.org/recycling-bulk-waste/
Tri County Civitan Club Annual Fundraiser
Let us order yours NOW - freshly harvested Georgia grown large Vidalia Onions. They keep well, if stored properly and you don’t eat them all up quickly,
The 10-pound bags are $11 per bag.
All orders prepaid by April 22. Delivery will be about May 5, 2022.
Email us at TriCountyCivitan3127@gmail.com or call 205-999-2118 to order.
Here are a few projects that your donations go toward: Leeds Library Summer Reading Program, Leeds Outreach Children’s Christmas, wheelchair ramps, many other community projects. Support local Civitan projects buy a bag today.
EVERYONE LEEDS WANTS YOUR VIDEOS!
Everyone Leeds need your help! We want your videos! We want to know why you love leeds and the best way to communicate that is through a short selfie video. All you have to do is to record your video on your iPhone or Android and send it to us. Don't worry about messing up! You can record as many takes as you want until you get it like you want it to be - just 30-60 seconds of you sharing why you love our wonderful City of Leeds. We know that Everyone Loves Leeds, but we want to know why YOU LOVE LEEDS! You may email your video to us at everyoneleeds@gmail.com or share it with us on Google Drive. Your video will be shared on our Everyone Leeds website (www.EveryoneLeeds.com) and our social media. We look forward to hearing why you love Leeds! #ILoveLeeds
Leeds Jane Culbreth Library April Children's Department
Check out what's happening in our Children's Department for April!
More Info: http://www.leedslibrary.com/
Grand River Drive In
Weather is warm outside, time to grab a friend and come to the movies.
Box Office Opens: 6:00pm // Movies Begin: 8:00pm
Order your tickets by visiting our site or purchasing at the box office when you arrive.
More Info: https://www.grandriverdrive-in.com/
WORKOUT ANYTIME LEEDS
Come find out why we're bigger and better than ever!! 
24 hour fitness, massage chairs, saunas, group classes, tanning beds, and more. Call or visit us to schedule your free tour!!
More Info: https://workoutanytime.com/leeds/
Thursday, April 14
FREE Photo with the Easter Bunny | Bass Pro Shops Leeds | April 14
Easter isn’t complete without seeing the Easter bunny! We can’t wait to see you in store for a FREE photo!
Reserve your spot for your visit with the Easter bunny!
Get all the details at Basspro.com/Easter
Thunder @ the Grove | Cedar Grove Baptist Church | April 14
a monthly event sponsored by our FAITH Riders on every second Thursday at 6pm from April ’til September. No bikes required. Just come as you are, and enjoy food and fellowship with friends! More Info: http://www.cedargroveleeds.org/
Pop Culture Trivia | Rails & Ales
Pop Culture Trivia Challenge brings the fun to Rails and Ales every Thursday at 7 pm. Your team will have fun trying to answer fun questions about tv, music, movies, The Office, cartoons and more! Rock out to your favorite 80s, 90s and todays party music while your team has fun answering questions. Prizes to the winning teams!
More info: www.railsandales.beer
Friday, April 15
FREE Photo with the Easter Bunny | Bass Pro Shops Leeds | April 15
Easter isn’t complete without seeing the Easter bunny! We can’t wait to see you in store for a FREE photo!
Reserve your spot for your visit with the Easter bunny!
Get all the details at Basspro.com/Easter
Good Friday Service | Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Join us Friday night at 6:30 for our Good Friday Service.
Eden Westside Baptist Church River Campus
More Info:
http://www.edenwestside.org/
Live Music w/Eric Watters | Rails & Ales
Live music with Eric Watters 7-11 pm. + food with Nawlins Style Po Boys 6-9 pm.
More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Saturday, April 16
FAITH Riders 10th Annual LYLA RIDE
10th Annual Lyla Ride hosted by Cedar Grove Baptist Church FAITH Riders. All proceeds benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama.
Registration begins at 7:00 AM Kickstands up at 9:00 AM. The ride will end back at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with a Complimentary Lunch and Door Prizes.
Entry Fee is $25 per Rider or $30 for Rider & Passenger.
James Spann | The Three Earred Rabbit Leeds
The Three Earred Rabbit will host James Spann for his book signing this coming Saturday, April 16th from 9:30 – 12:30. Come purchase his book, get his autograph, stay and have a delicious lunch!
FREE Photo with the Easter Bunny | Bass Pro Shops Leeds | April 16
Easter isn’t complete without seeing the Easter bunny! We can’t wait to see you in store for a FREE photo!
Reserve your spot for your visit with the Easter bunny!
Get all the details at Basspro.com/Easter
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 16 - 11 a.m. @ Leeds Walking Track
Sponsored by The American Legion Post 107
Music with Adam Guthrie | Rails & Ales
Live music with Adam Guthrie 7-11 pm. Little Bougie Foodie Truck 6-9 pm.
More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Sunday, April 17
Easter @ First Baptist Leeds!
Easter is a time of celebration and new beginnings!
Join us Sunday morning, April 17st at 8:30 or 10:45 AM as a celebrate the RISEN Jesus and the new life He brings to the world!
Join us as we give God glory for the resurrection of Jesus and remember that His victory over death gives us great hope for our lives and futures.
Dress as you want, the parking team will help you find that perfect stop, and we have a place for everyone in the family, so bring the kids!
Everyone is welcome at Easter @ FBC Leeds!
More Info: http://www.fbcleeds.org/
FREE Photo with the Easter Bunny | Bass Pro Shops Leeds | April 17
Easter isn’t complete without seeing the Easter bunny! We can’t wait to see you in store for a FREE photo!
Reserve your spot for your visit with the Easter bunny!
Get all the details at Basspro.com/Easter
Monday, April 18
Be Set Free Grief Counseling
Be Set Free is offering Adult Group Grief Counseling every Monday at 11am. Be Set Free is located in Leeds at 1628 9th Street NE, Leeds, AL. 35094
CALL TODAY for more information (205) 702-6204.
Food Truck Mondays are Back
Leeds Food Truck Monday April 18 hosted by Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce - Renae's Kitchen LLC. This food truck will be available approximately 11-2. Look for them in downtown Leeds on the corner of Parkway Drive and 9th.
More info including menu: www.LeedsAreaChamber.com
Tuesday, April 19
Shakespeare Acting Classes
Victoria Boyce teaches weekly acting classes at Leeds Theater and Arts Center on Tuesdays. Spring theme is Shakespeare, with showcase on April 29-30. Call 205-285-7635 to reserve your spot in class. Students 7-19 years old will learn how to read and perform Shakespeare’s comedies and tragedies along with how to perform a monologue and how to sword fight, all in a family friendly environment. More Info: http://www.leedsartscouncil.org/
Wednesday, April 20
Leeds Area Chamber Corporate Ambassador Luncheon | April 20
If you have a business in Leeds, you should have a staff member at the table to represent your company. Corporate Ambassadors for the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce meet at Noon on the third Wednesday of each month at the chamber office upstairs, unless otherwise specified. Lunch is $10 and an RSVP is required. In addition to covering Chamber business and assignments at each meeting, business building information is shared and each attendee is given a few moments to share information about themselves and their company.
More Info: https://leedsareachamber.com/
Upcoming Events to Put on Your Calendar (and Remember to Register, if Required)
Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce April Camber Luncheon | April 21
Join the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce for our April Chamber Luncheon. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. Our meeting is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. on April 21, 2022 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center located at 1189 6th Street. Lunch is $15 payable at the door and RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Please make your reservations by Tuesday, April 19.
More info: www.LeedsAreaChamber.com
Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo Night | April 22
Mark your calendars for Bingo Night! Leeds Knights of Columbus Council 5597 announces a Charity Bingo night at Leeds Civic Center scheduled for Friday, April 22. Doors open at 5 pm and Bingo begins at 6 pm. This is a fundraiser for charity projects in the greater Leeds area.
Leeds Civic Center is located at 1000 Park Drive. For more information about this event, please call 205.542.0671 and leave a message for Don Tice.
Watercolor Classes with Gayle Jones | Artist Incorporated Gallery
The dates have been set for Gayle Jones next Watercolor Classes at Artists Incorporated Gallery. As you probably know her classes are extremely popular and fill up quickly so register now.
The Backyard Crawfish Boil April 23
Mark your calendars, tag your friends, and make plans to “go play” at The Backyard on APRIL 23rd!
Help us celebrate our 1st annual crawfish boil with Red Mountain Crawfish Company!
Tickets will be sold the day of the event at the door.
Adults - $10 // Kids - $5
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/thebackyardleeds
Grand RiverFest
April 23 | 11am-5pm (rain date is April 30th)
Location: Front parking lot behind LOFT and COACH
One day festival Marketplace. Fashion, arts/crafts, DJ, food, face painting, balloon art + more
Family Fun. Free admission.
Vendor Rules: Grand RiverFest 2022 Spring Vendor Rules
Rick Carter: Sing, Sign, Storytelling Book Tour
April 23rd, 7pm // $21
We are so proud to announce a stop at in Leeds by Rick Carter, on his “Fables and Stories-Tales From An Alabama Troubadour” book tour. Don’t miss this night with an Alabama music legend.
Leeds Area Chamber Retail Development Meeting | April 27
Leeds Area Chamber Retail Development meeting is held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 8 am at the chamber office.
More Info: https://leedsareachamber.com/
Barber Motorsports Park Leeds | Tim Tebow Grand Marshall
In case you missed it, Tim Tebow will kick off the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama and wave the green flag! We are proud to have the Heisman Trophy winner as our Grand Marshall!
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/BarberMotorsportsPark
#FordTough Cornhole Benefit at Rails and Ales
Saturday, April 30th 12pm - 2pm
Proceeds will go to the Jason Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund and American Cancer Society - Alabama
https://everyoneleeds.com/eventer/ford-tough-cornhole-benefit-rails-and-ales-april-30/edate/2022-04-30/
$500 Giveaway at The Outlet Shops of Grand River
See it. Love it. Get it.
Find your style for spring. Enter to win a $500 Gift Card.
Your closet is calling for new spring looks. We’ve got just the thing. Enter to win a $500 gift card! Drawing will be held on April 30, 2022.
Enter at: https://shopsofgrandriver.com/getit/
Leeds Area Chamber Creek Bank Festival & Cruising The Creek Bank Car Show
We are Accepting Applications for festival Vendors right now and be sure to mark your calendars for an incredible festival this year! We are so excited about our entertainment line-up and we already have a large number of vendors registered so this year's festival is sure to please. More info: www.CreekBankFestival.com
Erica Ryleigh will perform on the Creek Bank Stage!
We are excited that Erica Ryleigh will be on the Creek Bank stage this year back by popular demand!!! Erica is a country artist with a twist who performed at our First Thursday Street Fests as well as being on the Creek Bank stage. Erica is a Leeds native who has been playing her guitar and singing almost a decade. You will not want to miss her performance along with other awesome entertainers lined up for that day on the Creek Bank stage! (May 14 with rain date of May 21)
The Cruising the Creek Bank Car Show plans are coming right along, also. Be sure to get out your antique car or other favorite vehicle to enter the car show for two great causes: Leeds Outreach and Backpack Buddies. Creek Bank Festival 2022 plans plenty of fun for the entire family so help us get the word out and we'll see you there!
Summer Student Theatre Workshop
Leeds Arts Council is pleased to announce that Matilda the Musical Jr. is the show chosen for the Summer Student Theater Workshop for students in grades 2-12. The workshop will be held June 6-19 at the Leeds Theater and Arts Center, in downtown Leeds. The workshop is a two-week workshop, with students attending 8 am to 12 noon, Monday through Friday. There will be four performances: Friday June 17 at 7 pm, Saturday June 18 at 2 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday June 19 at 2 pm. The director is Michael Bridges, award-winning drama director at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School.
Registration must be received online or by mail by 12 noon on Friday May 20. Online registrations can be paid by credit card; checks are to be made out to Leeds Arts Council and returned with the mailed registration. The maximum number of participants will be 35; if this number of registrations is reached before May 20, registration will be cut off at that point. Please complete the registration form and return it as soon as possible. (I believe we will have online registration through the LAC website, but it is not active yet.) We are looking forward to a great workshop!
For more information, contact Debbie Landry or the Leeds Arts Council office.
Debbie Landry LAC office
debbie.landry22@gmail.com leedsartscouncilal@gmail.com
More Info: https://www.leedsartscouncil.org/theatre/summer-student-theatre-workshop/
Summer Student Music Camp
ANNUAL JAM CAMP | The Music Room
THE MUSIC ROOM'S ANNUAL JAM CAMP July 18th-22nd (9am- 12pm) Ages 6-12 $40/day Ease the summer blues with a fun and enriching week filled with music exploration! Our five day camp program is designed to offer your child the opportunity to explore different instruments, have an introduction to aspects of music theory, learn to play music in a group, and to participate in music-themed games and craft activities. To secure your spot, visit www.themusicroomleeds.com/camps
Shopping, Deals & More
L.A. Salon & Boutique has Tanning!!!
Come see us here @ LA Salon & Boutique in Leeds!
Cute Outfits for Easter at Merch Boutique
We are ready for all of the warm weather with these cute dresses & outfits!!
Perfect for Easter!
Shop these looks in store as well as on our website or our app!!
More Info: http://Www.merchboutiqueAL.com/
Mum & Me Mercantile
Our new Universal Can Buddies are in and ready to keep your drinks cold all summer long! We have a variety of styles!
They are also fantastic Easter gifts 
Buy them in store or online under “universal can buddies”!
Pants Store Leeds
Easter is almost here shop our dresses in store or online! 
Tap to shop on Instagram + Shop online at pantsstore.com & at all five of our locations
WHATABURGER LEEDS
Race your way to your next reward with the Whataburger app! Order online, earn rewards, and more.
Since 1950, we’ve been serving hot, made-to-order burgers and more with a smile. So come on over. We’re cooking up breakfast, lunch and dinner—from burgers and chicken sandwiches to biscuits and pancakes—to satisfy the heartiest appetites in Leeds, AL. Visit our dining area at our Ashville Rd & Hwy 20 at 1824 Ashville Rd.
We are now scheduling Food Truck Mondays
The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce is now scheduling Food Truck Mondays for dates beginning April 4, 2022. If you have a food truck and are interested in scheduling your truck during the lunch hours in historic downtown leeds at the Gazebo located on the corner of Parkway Drive and 9th Street, please contact Sandra McGuire at 205.699.5001 or 205.965.9392.
Food Truck Mondays were very successful last year so we are looking for an even bigger season this year!
Helping Others
Leeds Outreach
Use this link for DROP OFF directions or information how to SHIP items to us. https://leedsoutreach.godaddysites.com/individual-food... Thank you for helping us help others. More Info: https://leedsoutreach.godaddysites.com/
This Week's Recipe
Chili-Topped Sweet Potatoes
Transform ordinary baked potatoes into a full dinner with these chili-topped spuds. In this healthy recipe, we use sweet potatoes for an added nutrient kick. Sprinkle on extra toppings as you see fit--sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeños are all tasty choices.
Recipe from: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/256456/chili-topped-sweet-potatoes/
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If you are a local business and not a chamber member, maybe it's time! For more information, visit www.LeedsAreaChamber.com.
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