Leeds Happenings this Week!
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Everyone Leeds WANTS YOU! We want you to help us get the wonderful message out about Leeds, Alabama. We believe that Leeds is the best place to be and we know you do, too...SO tell us why you love Leeds.
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CHECK OUT THIS I LOVE LEEDS VIDEO!
Joseph Hume shares some thoughts on why he loves Leeds. Joseph is a Leeds High School student and he serves on the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce High School Diplomat Team. (He also works part-time at Mum & Me Mercantile downtown on the Parkway.)
Remember, Leeds is your shopping destination! As you are shopping for the perfect Valentine gift, be sure to check out all of the Valentine shopping offerings from our local retailers right here in Leeds, Alabama. Shop Leeds. Shop Local.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT: THE RUG BUG DESIGN
The Rug Bug Design Showroom offers the finest selection of hand knotted, traditional, antique, semi-antique, classic and new contemporary rugs. Our services include padding for your new or old rug. Cleaning, pickup, drop off and rug restoration. Rug rentals-large selection for weddings, decorations and staging, photo shoots and different occasions.
The Rug Bug Design
Located at The Outlet Shops of Grand River
200 Grand River Blvd, Suite #310
Leeds, AL 35094
Phone 205-699-3700
Grand River Drive-In Movie Line Up
February 2 - February 6
More Info: https://www.grandriverdrive-in.com/
Thursday, February 3
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 party music while answering fun questions. Prizes to the winning teams! More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Friday, February 4
National Wear Red Day | Workout Anytime Leeds
Wear red in the club to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and help save lives!
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/WOATLeeds
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, February 4, 2022. Doors open at 5:00 pm and Bingo begins at 6:00 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.
Josiah Rodda Live at the Rail | Rails & Ales
Live music with Josiah Rodda 7-11 pm. Food with The Recipe 6-9 pm.
More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Saturday, February 5
Berritt Haynes from The Voice Live at the Rail | Rails & Ales
Live music with Berritt Haynes from The Voice 1-5 pm. Food with It'z a Wrap 6-9 pm.
More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Sunday, February 6
Leeds High School Art Gallery Reception
Leeds High School Art Gallery Reception will be held at the Leeds Theater & Arts Center on February 6 @ 1:30 pm. Be sure to drop by and see the beautiful art created by these students.
More Info: https://www.leedsartscouncil.org/calendar-of-events/
Tuesday, February 8
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/
Art Classes with Tanna Rose
Every Tuesday at 5:30-7:30 pm at Leeds Theatre & Arts Center
More Info: http://www.leedsartscouncil.org/
Wednesday, February 9
Cedar Grove Baptist Church Leeds Needs Serve Teams
Serve Teams Needed on Wednesday Nights!
The Kitchen Crew needs a few folks willing to come set the tables, make/serve drinks, prep salads, serve food, or wash dishes. If you can lend a hand either this week or next (Wed 2/9 and 2/16), please call the church office and let Erica know! Want to Help, but Aren't Free in February? We need also need Serve Teams on the following dates: 3/9, 3/16, 4/13, 4/20, and 5/11. Love to Cook? We need Cooking Teams on the following dates: 3/2, 3/16, 4/6, 4/20, and 5/4
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/cedargroveleeds
Upcoming Events to Put on Your Calendar
Galentine's Sip & Shop | Merch Boutique February 10
Can’t wait to see you Gals on the 10th! 
Join us for a Galentine’s Sip & Shop with some awesome Pop-ups at Merch Boutique on February 10 from 5pm-7pm.
Glitter is the best accessory and @glitter.on.tap always brings the party! 
We will also have @homemadeby.ally with her amazing Valentine’s sweets and treats! More Info: https://www.facebook.com/merchboutiqueAL
Artist Incorporated Gallery | Watercolors With Gayle Jones
Registration is now open for her next watercolor class which will be Friday, February 11th and Saturday, February 12th.
Email artistsincorpora@bellsouth.net to register.
The Wooden Anchor Galentine's Celebration
Change in time! We’ll be open on the 12th from 10:00-3:30, but our Galentine’s Celebration will begin at 5:00 PM and end at 8:00 PM. Let us know if you’re coming! We’ll have some great food and lots of fun! 
Rusty's Bar-B-Q Celebrating 13 Years of Business on February 12th
February is a special month for us. On the 12th, Rusty's Bar-B-Q will celebrate 13 years of business! This would not be possible without the love and support of our loyal patrons. That's why we like to take this time each year to give a little something back to our customer family. We will have a week of giveaways February 6-12, ending on our anniversary! Each day we will announce the prize, and the following day we will announce the winner! Stay tuned for the first giveaway to be announced February 5th at 2:00pm CST. More Info: https://www.facebook.com/rustysbarbq
Artists Incorporated Gallery | Clay Class With Nada Boner
Artists Incorporated Gallery is pleased to announce this class with our very talented Nada Boner, Sculptor. This lovely mask will be completed in one class session and you will take it home ready to hang. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO SIGN UP NOW! EMAIL TO REGISTER AT artistsincorpora@bellsouth.net.
Be Set Free Counseling & Coaching Services
Women's Empowerment | February 19
RSVP for Attendance by calling 205.702.6204.
2022 Electronics Free Drop-Off Day & Paper Shredding Events
The City of Leeds is happy to share information about the 2022 Electronics Free Drop-Off Day and Paper Shredding events from 9:00 am to 11:30 am on the following dates and locations:
February 19
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Rd, 35223
May 14
Jefferson County
Center Point Satellite Courthouse
2651 Center Point Parkway, 35215
June 11
Jefferson County Valley Creek
Water Reclamation Facility - Bessemer
3923 Clearwater Drive, 35023
See flyer for complete information about what can be disposed of at these events.
First Baptist Church Leeds | MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP WEEKEND, MARCH 18-19, 2022
Join us starting Friday night, March 18th at WorldSong Missions Place in Cook Springs, AL. This overnight event includes lodging, three meals and all activities associated with the discipleship.
The cost is $50 per person. Please see Pat Kotal or email pkotal@fbcleeds.org to register for this event.
Shopping, Deals & More
Chick-fil-A Leeds (1808 Ashville Rd, Leeds, AL) Hiring
Looking to grow your career? Then join our team. Chick-fil-A Birmingham area restaurants offer competitive pay, leadership opportunities, guaranteed weekly day off, scholarship opportunities, and more! Apply today by visiting www.chick-fil-a.com/careers.
Exit Legacy Realty Vacation Giveaway
Win a 7 night/8 day stay anywhere in the world with Resort Vacation Certificates! Follow the steps in the graphic to enter this contest! More Info: https://www.facebook.com/EXITLegacyRealty
Win a Whataburger XBOX Series X
Order from your Whataburger Account for a chance to win! We're giving away one custom Whataburger XBox Series X every week through February 27. Just sign in and order online to enter your chance to win. Visit your Whataburger Leeds!
The Outlet Shops Of Grand River | Win A Family Play Pack
Come Shop. Stay to Play.
The Outlet Shops of Grand River is the perfect place to bring your family to shop and play. We are giving away a Family Play Package that includes a $100.00 The Backyard gift card (good for drive-in movies, Neighbors Brew & Pies, Saw’s, BBQ, Mini Golf, and the Snack Shack). Also included are four tickets to The Pixel Room – Birmingham’s first and largest selfie museum. Enter to win a Family Play Pack at https://shopsofgrandriver.com/familyplaypack/ . Drawing will be held on February 28, 2022.
L.A. Salon & Boutique
Tanning Anyone??? Come By and check out our Tanning Packages.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/LA-Salon-Boutique-Merchandise-Page-104293324791233
Valentine Selfie's at The Pixel Room |
Valentine's Day is coming up soon and some of our sets are up! Come take those fun photos inside Alabama's 1st and largest selfie museum! Grab your tickets today by going to www.thepixelroombham.com.
White Flowers Boutique | Valentine Surprises
We have cute Valentine Surprises. Come see us. Check the link in our bio
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=706280134110968
Workout Anytime Leeds
Happy #GroundhogDay! Six more weeks of winter doesn’t mean you have to get stuck in a rut. Download the #WorkoutAnytime app for new workout ideas! #247inspiration #YearofYou #fitness #health
More Info: https://workoutanytime.com/leeds/
This Week's Recipe
Shrimp & Broccoli
This ultra flavorful shrimp and broccoli comes together in minutes for a fast and easy healthy dinner! Serve with rice or over noodles.
RECIPE COURTESY A COUPLE COOKS
For the Recipe: https://www.acouplecooks.com/shrimp-and-broccoli/
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