Leeds Happenings this Week!
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Leeds is just a great place to be!
From each corner of Leeds, Alabama, people are flourishing and having a great time building community. From our children to our senior adults, each group is involved in things they love to do and enjoy the company of others. It's back to school for the kiddos while our senior adults reminisce on their own back to school days. We have a variety of venues to enjoy the arts and our library continues to serve all ages. The children enjoyed a special visit from Chief Irwin this week. There's definitely no shortage of things to do so we hope you will plug in somewhere to get in on the action.
Check Out this Week's Leeds Happenings
We invite you to check out the scoop with all of the events, happenings, offerings and news snippets in this week's edition of Everyone Leeds.
Also, remember to send us your news so we can feature it right here and always...
Shop Leeds. Dine Leeds. Live Leeds. Entertain Leeds.
Storytime with Chief Irwin at Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Chief Irwin visited with us this morning at the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library! Thank you so much for taking the time to read us stories, handing out sticker badges, and answering our questions.
The Library loves to have community celebrities like Police Chief Irwin. For more information about Leeds Alabama Police Department, visit their Facebook page.
We have some exciting plans and more library events to be announced so stop in to see what's going on at the library soon! Visit our website at www.LeedsLibrary.com and stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!
Artist Incorporated Watercolor Class
Another great Watercolor Class with Gayle Jones this week at Artists Incorporated Gallery. Beautiful work. everyone! Also, check out our ongoing Tuesday Oil and Acrylic Painting Classes with Krel Buckelew, Thursday Drawing Classes with Dan Tipton, and Silver Clay Jewelry Classes with Cathy Jo Wheeler.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/ArtistsIncorporatedGallery/
Leeds Seniors Center Update
It was a great week with BINGO and remembering our own "back to school days: and art!
Check out what our seniors are doing each week at: www.LeedsAlabama.org
New Business License and Tax Remittance Information
The Avenu portal is officially live! Effective immediately, all City of Leeds business licenses are to be obtained and taxes are to be reported through Avenu (this includes sales tax, occupational tax, etc.)
https://www.avenuinsights.com/
Taxpayer Support: 1.877.941.5480
Taxpayer (Taxes) clientsupport@avenuinsights.com
Business license Support Email: businesslicensesupport@avenuinsights.com
Grand River Drive In
Good times roll here at the drive-in !!! Here is your new movie lineup this week!
AUGUST 19TH - AUGUST 20TH
BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 6:00PM | START TIME NOW 8:30PM
screen 1: closed for maintenance
screen 2: 8:30pm - BEAST (R) / 10:20pm - NOPE (R)
screen 3: 8:30pm - BULLET TRAIN / 10:50pm - TOP GUN: MAVERICK
screen 4: 8:30pm - MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) / 10:15pm - DC LEAGUE OF SUPERPETS (PG)
OPEN FRI AND SAT STARTING AUGUST 15TH. FEATURES TIMES WILL COINCIDE WITH THE SUNSET.
SNACK SHACK: OPEN || THE BACKYARD BAR & GRILL - CLOSED
Box office / concessions remain open through beginning of last feature at 10:50 pm.
Order your tickets by visiting our site or purchasing at the box office when you arrive.
Van's Bar Leeds
Check out Van's schedule for the week.
Located at 1621 Ashville Road, Leeds. T: 205.352.3699.
This Week's Daily Calendar
Thursday, August 18
Leeds Farmers Market 3pm-6pm
Plan to visit the Farmer's Market in Downtown Leeds at the corner of Parkway Drive & 6th Street to get your weekly veggies and support our local farmers.
Visit their Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/907306749334317
Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon | Leeds First United Methodist Church | August 18
RSVP now for our August Chamber Luncheon with special guest speaker Steve Ammons, Jefferson County Commissioner, District 5 at Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Lunch is $15 payable at the door. Bring door prizes to advertise your business! RSVP to 205.965.9392 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com. Leeds First United Methodist Church is located at 1189 6th Street. For speaker bio and more info about meeting: www.LeedsAreaChamber.com
Drawing Class With Dan Tipton | Artist Incorporated Gallery
Every Thursday 3 pm – 6 pm
Pop Culture Trivia Challenge | 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, commercials, cartoons and more! Rock out to your favorite party music while answering fun questions. Prizes to the winning teams. Event: https://railsandales.beer/events
Friday, August 19
Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo Night
Mark your calendars for Bingo Night! Leeds Knights of Columbus Council 5597 announces a Charity Bingo night at Leeds Civic Center scheduled for Friday, August 19th. 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.
Todd Simpson Duo Live at the Rail | Rails & Ales
Live music with Todd Simpson Duo 7-11 pm. Food with Hey Bebe 6-9.
Events: Rails and Ales.
Saturday, August 20
Chess Club | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Leeds Chess Club will meet at Leeds Jane Culbreth Library this Saturday, August 20 at 10 am.
This event is for all skill levels. Info: LeedsLibrary.com
Jewelry Demo | Artists Incorporated at Grand River
JEWELRY DEMO THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 20th 
Ham Bagby and Anna Hope Live at the Rail | Rails and Ales
Live music with Ham Bagby & Anna Hope 7-11 + food with Gumbo to Geaux 6-9
Info: railsandales.beer
Sunday, August 21
Night of Worship | First Baptist Church Leeds
Sunday, August 21 @ 5 pm
Register online for dinner and prizes at www.fbcleeds.org
View event: FBC Leeds FaceBook
Monday, August 22
Food Truck Monday – Satay n Roll
Our next Food Truck Monday (August 22) is Satay n Roll. Everyone loves Food Truck Mondays. We encourage you to have lunch in our historic downtown at our scheduled food trucks and our awesome local restaurants. Leeds Food Truck Mondays are located in historic downtown Leeds at corner of 9th & Parkway Drive available from 11 am until 2 pm. View menu and more information: LeedsAreaChamber.com
Tuesday, August 23
Children's Acting Classes | Leeds Art Council
Children’s Acting Classes Directed By Victoria Boyce
More Information: leedsartcouncil.org
Art Classes With Krel Buckelew | Artist Incorporated Gallery
You can reach the Gallery anytime by Clicking here:
Shop with us at:
6200 Grand River Blvd, Suite 114 - Leeds
(205) 699-7627
Blazin Beats Music Bingo | Rails & Ales
Pop Culture Trivia Challenge is adding to the fun we bring with Blazin' Beats Bingo. This is a fast paced music bingo game where our hosts will play part of songs while you listen and mark them off on your bingo card. This ain't your grandma's bingo! Get ready to hear great music, win prizes and, hopefully, be the first to yell BINGO!!! We bring the fun to Rails and Ales every Tuesday at 7 pm. More Information: Rails & Ales
Upcoming Events to Put on Your Calendar (and Remember to Register, if Required)
Touch-A-Truck | The Outlet Shops Of Grand River
August 27 | 10 am-2 pm | Location: Front parking lot behind LOFT and COACH
The Greater Alabama Council Three Rivers District and the Autism Society of Alabama are hosting a Touch-a-Truck event. This event is to bring awareness to Autism and to allow children the opportunity to visit large equipment in a safe and comfortable environment.
For more Information: Shops of Grand River Touch-A-Truck
Homecoming Celebration | First Baptist Church Leeds
Mark your calendars for Sunday Aug. 28th!
More Info: www.ShopsOfGrandRiver.com
Tent Camping | Barber Vintage Festival | Barber Motorsports Park
Tent camping is going fast for Barber Vintage Festival presented by BMW Motorrad. Purchase today to secure a spot before they're gone! 
http://ow.ly/ENOT50KgQ1c #BVF22
Shopping, Deals & More
Peach & Pork Pizza - The Backyard
Check out the Peach and Pork Pizza available at The Backyard!
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/thebackyardleeds
Three Earred Rabbit
Needing a specialty or simple occasion cake? Give us a call. Open availability this month. T: (205) 702-6109 - Visit their Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/3earredrabbitleeds
Bargain Bee's Bargains Galore
5 Year Celebration | Mum & Me Mercantile
Mum & Me celebrates 5 years in business in our historic downtown Leeds. Stop in to join in the celebration and shop while you are there. Happy Birthday, Mum & Me!!! (You can also shop online!)
Game Day | Pants Store Leeds
Getting excited for game days!
Tap to shop on Instagram + Shop online at pantsstore.com & at all five of our locations
Shop Local | The Outlet Shops Of Grand River
Back to school shopping. Sales going on now! See it, Love it, Get It!!!
For sales go to: shopsofgrandriver.com/sale/
Fall Open House | The Wooden Anchor
Let’s celebrate Fall with discounts, giveaways, and refreshments! August 26-27
More Info: The Wooden Anchor
Workout Anytime Leeds
WA August Group Class Schedule
We want you to push your limits! Also, SAVE THE DATE for 4th Annual 9/11 Stair Climb Challenge!! ALL proceeds will be going to the Leeds Fire & Rescue and Leeds Alabama Police Department. We will be taking donations all week. Join us as we honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives on 9/11/2001.
Rachel Borrello | General Manager & AL Area Developer | Office # 205-702-2789 | workoutanytime.com/leeds
Help Wanted
Be a Library Volunteer
Leeds Jane Culbreth Library has volunteer opportunities for approved library volunteers. For more information on how to volunteer, please call 205.699.5962.
8104 Parkway Drive | 205-699-5962 | https://www.leedslibrary.com/
Office Volunteers Needed | Leeds Outreach
If you can help call us at 205-699-7291 office or 205-352-7691 (mobile voice or text). EMAIL - leedsoutreach@gmail.com or apply online https://forms.gle/j9BM4kn86JwU72RH6
Leeds Water Works Board
Leeds Water Works Board is Hiring in Leeds, Alabama. They are looking for a Full-time General Laborer. Send your resumes to: Battaway@LWWB.com
We want you to give us your food truck request!
Tell us what kind of food you are craving and we will invite them to downtown Leeds!
Contact Sandra McGuire at 205.965.9392.
Get Answers to Your Questions on Starting a New Business in Leeds
Get your business off on the right track. Download your FREE City of Leeds Business Licensing Guide with step-by-step checklist and collaborate with the Leeds Business Resource Team!
Let their experience guide you so you can have smooth travels through each stage of the process.
Learn more at www.LeedsAlabama.org/business
This Week's Recipe
KETO BACON ASPARAGUS FRITTATA
Bacon Asparagus Frittata is perfect for breakfast or brunch! Filled with eggs, bacon, asparagus, and cheese. Low-carb and Keto friendly, this recipe is great for any occasion.
Bacon Aparagus Frittata @ https://bit.ly/3QNKLIe
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