Leeds Happenings this Week!

Check Out Leeds Happenings This Week:

People are very passionate about Leeds, Alabama. There are many reasons to love Leeds, but one thing in particular is the pride of the Greenwave which lives on with our new Greenie!

Check out this video courtesy of Leeds High School’s RGR Media that we shared right here on Everyone Leeds earlier this week.

As previously mentioned, you can see this and other remarkable videos on Leeds High School social media accounts. Here's a direct link to Greenie's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/greenie.the.greenwave/

Valentine's Day is just around the corner so be sure to check out all of the Valentine shopping offerings from our local retailers right here in Leeds, Alabama.  Remember, Leeds is your shopping destination!  Shop Leeds.  Shop Local.

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Congratulations to Angela Davis and Be Set Free, Inc. Celebrating their First Year in Leeds

Be Set Free, Inc. celebrated their first anniversary of doing business in Leeds with an Open House last Friday.  This is a non-profit counseling center who relocated to historic downtown Leeds last year. Owner, Angela Davis, is a Certified Grief Counselor, and her company provides Grief Therapy and Life Coaching to anyone who is struggling with a death, loss of a relationship, etc. Services are offered virtually, or in person. Be Set Free is located 1628 9th Street NE.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (205) 702-6204 or visit website at www.besetfree.website

Photo L-R:  Tania Curry, Porschia Fisher - Counselor, Angela Davis – Owner & Grief Counselor, Monika Irish - Secretary, Melvin Richardson - Board Member. 

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JANUARY 28 - 30 - BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 5:00 PM

screen 1:  6:30pm - Scream (2022) / 8:45pm -Halloween Kills
screen 2:  6:30pm - Spider Man: No Way Home / 9:13pm - Venom: Let There Be Carnage
screen 3:  6:30pm - The Matrix: Resurrections / 9:13pm - The 355
screen 4:  6:30pm - Sing 2! / 8:35pm - Ghost Busters: Afterlife

NEW SHOWTIMES ARE RELEASED EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK.

Thursday, January 27

Open Paint at Merch Boutique | January 27 | 6pm-8pm

Let’s paint!!!! Bring your desired refreshments!!! ?  Limited seating! Call your friends!!!  More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/957409118195256

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, January 28

Stephen Wheeler Live at the Rail | Rails & Ales

Live Music with Stephen Wheeler at Rails & Ales on Jan. 28 from 7-11 and food from D2 Food Truck from 6-9.

More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events

Saturday, January 29

Talent Show | Leeds Art Council

$10 to participate – register at https://forms.gle/MuG99p7a7EkA3mMn6

$10 for tickets to the show –https://my-site-108907-105476.square.site/

Evan Kennedy Live at the Rail | Rails & Ales

Live Music with Evan Kennedy 7-11 | Gumbo2Geaux Food Truck 6-9.

More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events

Sunday, January 30

First Baptist Church Leeds | Chili Cook-Off After Service

ONE family worship service this Sunday at 10:45 AM!
Followed by a Chili Potluck cook-off directly after the service.
EVERYONE is invited to join us and bring your favorite pot of Chili!

More Info: http://www.fbcleeds.org/

Tuesday, February 1

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.

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 2

The Tower Of Prayer | First Wednesday Worship

Our First Wednesday Service is in full effect! Join us in the sanctuary and online at 7 pm for this life-changing worship experience with Minister Patricia Campbell.

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/604140467306722

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.

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.

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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.

 

 

CHAMBER BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT: FARMERS HOME FURNITURE

Founded by Sherwin Glass in 1949 as a hometown store in Soperton Georgia, Farmers Home Furniture has since become one of the fastest growing furniture retailers, with over 230 locations throughout the Southeast. Today, Farmers Home Furniture is one of the top 100 furniture companies in the country and one of the largest privately owned companies based in Georgia. We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service and selection - that’s why we tailor each store to its town, matching product selection to the customers.  Each location is committed to providing customers high-quality name brand merchandise along with superior service. By growing our business one customer relationship at a time, Farmers Home Furniture has earned generations of repeat buyers. We want to keep our customers, and employees, for life - so we are there every step of the way.
Farmers Home Furniture, 7480 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL 35094
Ph. (205) 702-4280 | www.farmershomefurniture.com

Shopping, Deals & More

Chick-fil-A Leeds

Come warm up with some breakfast ??

See website for details: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/al/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.

 

 

Hommati - Special price for Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce members!!!

See flyer for more info!
Jacob & Stephanie Meyer - Franchise Owner
Hommati #216 - (205) 340-8977
Meyer@Hommati.com
Hommati.com/office/216
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L.A. Salon & Boutique

LA Salon & Boutique in Leeds 50% Off until the end of the month! What a deal!!!

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/LA-Salon-Boutique-Merchandise-Page-104293324791233/

Pants Store Leeds Tent Sale

Our Tent Sale is marking down prices even LOWER! ? at our Leeds Location only!! NOT valid online.

Leeds open from 9am-6pm ?
— at Pants Store.

Patterson Pharmacy Leeds

Your bones ? may ache a little more during the winter months. Here are some tips to help you relieve joint pain.

Patterson Pharmacy
7513 Parkway Drive
Phone: 205-699-5113

Winter Clearance Sale ends Monday, Jan 31 | The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Enjoy even more grand savings and special promotions at The Outlet Shops of Grand River!
More Info: https://shopsofgrandriver.com/winter-clearance-sale/

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.

The Wooden Anchor | Valentine Packages

We’re pre-selling Valentine Packages! These are great values, and you have 3 to choose from. You have to prepay and then pick up the week of February 1.
Package #1- Leeds package: includes
2 Leeds tumblers, 1 jar of Valentine candy, socks/sign- $26.99
Package #2- Wine holder package
2 wine glasses, wine glass/bottle holder, 1 jar of Valentine candy, socks/sign- $26.99
Package #3- Valentine Tumbler package
2 ceramic Valentine tumblers, sock set, candy- $30.99
Comment which package you would like, which candy you would like, and which sock set (bacon or hearts); along with your email and I’ll send you an invoice.
We have a limited supply of some items, but I will let you know when we run out.  More Info: https://www.facebook.com/rutbunchwoodenanchor

White Flowers Boutique | Valentine Design's

https://whiteflowers.com/collections/valentine-designs 

Workout Anytime Leeds

Workout Anytime Members, did you know you can now upgrade your app experience with our in-app upgrade? Check it out today!

More Info: https://workoutanytime.com/leeds/

This Week's Recipe

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE SKILLET

This quick skillet meal contains the flavors you'll find in stuffed cabbage but it's so much easier to make!

RECIPE COURTESY THE WHOLE COOK

For the Recipe: https://thewholecook.com/unstuffed-cabbage-skillet/

We Want to Hear From You!

Everyone Leeds wants to hear from you!  We would love to hear from you with your stories, happenings and traditions so we can continue to build community. Leeds, Alabama is one of the best places here on earth and we're also one of the best kept secrets. We have a town of wonderful people and much to share. You know it, we know it, so let's all work together to show the world who we are! Be sure to send your news, stories and happenings to everyoneleeds@gmail.com or use one of the buttons provided in this publication to submit your information. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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If you are a member of the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and have a business or an upcoming event in Leeds, Alabama, you could be featured on this weekly e-blast.  Please submit your upcoming event(s) or special offering and we will be happy to include it!

LOOKING FOR A LOCAL VENDOR?

Are you looking for certain product or service from a local vendor? Check out the Business Directory at Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and choose a chamber member.

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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