Special Holiday Shopping Edition: Leeds Happenings this Week!
Special Holiday Shopping Edition - Check Out Leeds Happenings This Week & Enjoy Your Time in Leeds, Alabama:
This publication gives you some insight of the many things going on right here in historic Leeds, Alabama and we invite you to plug in. Be sure to check out our Everyone Leeds calendar for this week. There are plenty of opportunities right here for shopping, dining and entertainment. We're sure you will want to take advantage of what Leeds has to offer as you celebrate the holidays, shop for that perfect gift and hang out with your family and friends! Leeds retailers, restaurants and businesses are here to serve you so we hope you will shop local - shop Leeds first!
Record Crowds Enjoyed Leeds Christmas Parade
Record crowds came out to enjoy Leeds Christmas Parade Friday evening. The weather cooperated and was actually perfect for a parade. Over 80 cars, trucks, bikes and others participated to celebrate the holiday season. This event was hosted by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Leeds.
The Pixel Room is the Perfect Destination During the Holidays with Special Holiday Hours
The holidays are a special time of making memories and getting together with family and friends. Alabama’s first Selfie Museum, The Pixel Room, is the perfect place to capture some of those memories. So, exactly what is The Pixel Room? It’s a Selfie Museum that provides an interactive photo experience like no other. Guests bring their own camera or phone to enjoy over 40 curated photo sets for the perfect picture! This Selfie Museum offers special scenes you will not find anywhere else featuring a Sideways House of Colors, Lemonade Stand, Dynamic Disco, The Glitter Piano and many more. Whether you’re looking for a new jaw-dropping selfie, team photos, or a new fun and quirky family photo, The Pixel Room is just waiting for you to come in and be the star of your own show!
Check out the special holiday hours and more information about the third largest Selfie Museum in the US located right here in historic Leeds at The Shops of Grand River - http://everyoneleeds.com/the-pixel-room-perfect-destination-during-holidays/
Owner, Rob Everett, demonstrating a selfie with a ring light
Thursday, December 16
Annual Awards Luncheon - 11:45 am
Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon 2021 is scheduled for 11:45 am today, December 16 at Leeds First Baptist Church located at 7481 Parkway Drive. This is the annual awards celebration with recognition for Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Civic Award and Ambassador of the Year. Also, the 2022 Chamber Board of Directors and Corporate Sponsors will be recognized.
Lunch is $12.00 with RSVP payable at the door with, cash, check, debit or charge. Creative Catering By Ambrosia will be catering the lunch! Please remember door prizes to showcase your business!
Iron City Wranglers Social at The Backyard Leeds
Iron City Wranglers are coming to The Backyard! Come check out their rigs, have a brew, meet the crew and learn more about the awesome things they are doing in the community. Fun starts at 4pm, raffle prize giveaway at 6pm and if you want to hang out later, grab a ticket to watch a movie at the Grand River Drive-In. This group is here here every third Thursday of the month. More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/124358026321206
YP Leeds Area TACKY Christmas Sweater Party - 6:30 pm
Attention: Young Professionals Age 21-45, you are invited to the Tacky Sweater Party this Thursday, December 16 (FREE Event). YP Leeds Area is for anyone in this age group who would like to meet new people, network with others, develop new friendships and work together to do something good for your community. Check out the party details. Remember to RSVP so they can plan food and wear your tacky. For more information about YP Leeds area, please visit www.YPLeedsArea.com.
Christmas Pop Culture Trivia | Rails & Ales - 7:00 pm
Get ready to have some Christmas fun with Pop Culture Trivia Challenge! We bring the fun Rails and Ales every Thursday at 7 pm. Your team will have fun rocking out to your favorite party and Christmas music while trying to answer fun questions about tv, music, movies, commercials, cartoons and more all with some Christmas fun! Prizes to the winning teams.
More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Friday, December 17
Little Women at Leeds Art Council - 7pm
Share this timeless and enduring classic about the March sisters’ journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Together, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy learn to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up. More Info: http://www.leedsartscouncil.org/
Justin Harris Live at the Rail | Rails & Ales
Live music with Justin Harris 7-11 pm. + Food Truck TBD 6-9 pm.
More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Saturday, December 18
FAITH Riders of Cedar Grove Turkey Shoot
8-10 am | 10 Shoots per day with prizes given for every shoot. More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/280770320163708/
The Shops of Grand River Super Saturday Sale!
This Saturday, December 18 from 9am-9pm is the Super Saturday Sale at The Shops of Grand River. Make sure to come out for last minute shopping! Only a few more days 'til Christmas so make sure to shop Leeds for everything that you need!
Prophetic Council | The Tower of Prayer
Join us for a time prophetic release and impartation! Tune in virtually via Facebook Live and YouTube!
More Info: http://www.thetowerofprayer.org/
Photos With Santa | The Shops of Grand River
Date: Dec 18 | Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Suite 610 (Across from Tommy Hilfiger)
To book an appointment, call Guest Services at (205) 699-3700
Please bring your camera to make photos.
Celebrate with Chocolate | Little Cahaba Chocolates at Mum & me Mercantile
Little Cahaba Chocolates will be at Mum and Me Mercantile in Leeds, Saturday December 18 from Noon to 4 pm. We will have our Merry Christmas Mix Up Boxes with our Christmas Peppermint Bark; Salted Pecan Milk Chocolate Bark; Holiday Cranberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark; and 2 Milk Chocolate Gingerbread truffles, and two Dark Chocolate Red Velvet Cake truffles. These treats will be a delicious addition to your holiday season. Hope you will come see us! Mum & Me Mercantile is located at: 8032 Parkway Drive. For more information about Little Cahaba Chocolates, please visit
Little Women at Leeds Art Council at 7pm
Share this timeless and enduring classic about the March sisters’ journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Together, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy learn to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up. More Info: http://www.leedsartscouncil.org/
Patrick Smith Live at the Rail | Rails & Ales
Live music with Patrick Smith 7-11 pm and Hey Bebe Food truck 6-9 pm.
More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Sunday, December 19
Little Women at Leeds Art Council at 2 pm
Share this timeless and enduring classic about the March sisters’ journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Together, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy learn to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up. More Info: http://www.leedsartscouncil.org/
Tuesday, December 21
ART CLASSES With Tanna Rose | Leeds Arts Council | 5:30-7:30
Leeds Arts Council offers ongoing visual art classes every Tuesday. Cost: $45 per class meeting | Class Size: limited to 10 people →Paper, pencils, charcoal, and conte’ crayon provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own materials. Teacher: Tanna Rose. To register, send email to tanna.griggs@yahoo.com with LAC art class in subject line. More Info: https://www.leedsartscouncil.org/calendar-of-events/
Wednesday, December 22
The Backyard in Leeds - Grand River
Wednesdays at 6 pm | Live Trivia is brought you by North Alabama Trivia. More Info: https://www.backyardleeds.com
SHOPPING, DEALS & More
Santa's Wonderland - Bass Pro Shops | Free Photo with Santa
Santa confirmed - this guy is definitely on the nice list. 
Stop by and get a picture with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole.
Reserve your time today!
https://bassp.ro/3oR2u6H
@call_of_duty_rex
Come see us @whiteflowersgallery
More Info: https://whiteflowers.com/
L.A. Salon & Boutique Merchandise
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/LA-Salon-Boutique-Merchandise-Page-104293324791233/
Mum & Me Mercantile
More Info: www.mumandmeleeds.com
The Rug Bug Design
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/therugbugdesign
The Wooden Anchor
Farmer's Home Furniture Leeds
More Info: www.farmershomefurniture.com
Standard Furniture Leeds
More Info: www.standardfurniture.com
Workout Anytime Leeds
Promotions: December 1st-25th - "Buy 1 year & get 3 months free" | December 1st-31st - Members get a 4 - Week Workout Program at $100 created by our Fitness Director and Nutrition Coach, Jalil Nance.
Events: Toy Drive - December 1st-20th - Toys will be donated to Shepherd's Supply. | Ugly Christmas Sweater Day - December 16th - Wear your Xmas sweater and enter to win a FREE t-shirt or a FREE month. | Jingle Bell Challenge - December 1st-31st - This is a kettlebell circuit workout. The member with the best time will win a FREE t-shirt or a FREE month.
Workout Anytime Leeds, 7480 Parkway Drive - Leeds | Club Phone # 205-702-2789
Upcoming Events
Faith Riders of Cedar Grove Baptist Church
FAITH Riders are smoking hams, butts, and turkeys for Christmas! Place your order by next Sunday, 12/19. Orders will be available for pick up on the morning of 12/23. Contact Ronny Burleson to place your order: 205.229.2136.
Christmas Eve Candlelight @ FBC Leeds!
Join us Dec. 24th for a special Christmas Eve Candlelight Celebration!
Two opportunities for worship! 3 PM or 5 PM. Everyone Welcome! No Ticket Required.
More Info: http://www.fbcleeds.org/
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