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June is officially here! Summer vacations, special events and the opening of Leeds Splash Pad bring plenty of summer fun to us all! Leeds, Alabama has a lot going on and there's no shortage of news. Last week, we talked about the new fitness park and fire truck that will be coming soon, the ability to opt-in with the new Text My Gov app (well, it's not really an app, it's a texting service, you don't have to download anything...all you have to do is text so opt-in today to get real-time messages from the City. You can text the City direct with any inquiries, questions, problems, issues and information). This week brings our first official downtown outdoor movie night (we're taking the new outdoor movie equipment for a test drive...) and so much more.
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Leeds Splash Pad is Open for the Summer
The Leeds Splash Pad is located on Park Drive and open during the summer to all residents of Leeds and their guests. The splash pad is free for Leeds city limit residents and their guests. Please note: You must live in the city limits of Leeds, not just have a Leeds address. Proof of residency is required. All city employees, including Leeds City Schools staff, can use the splash pad. Pavilions are available for rent and may be reserved by calling 205.699.0935.
Hours Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday: Closed for maintenance
To keep up with regular splash pad news and opening/closing updates, please visit Leeds Splash Pad Facebook page.
Leeds City School Has a New App
Search Leeds City Schools in the App Store or Google Play Store and add to follow your school.
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.
June 3rd- June 9th
Screen 1: Closed for Maintenance
Screen 2: 8:30pm - Top Gun: Maverick / 11:00pm - The Lost City
Screen 3: 8:30pm - The Bob’s Burgers Movie / 10:25pm - Dr. Strange
Screen 4: 8:30pm - Bad Guys / 10:25pm - Sonic The Hedgehog 2
More Info: https://www.grandriverdrive-in.com/
Thursday, June 2
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. More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Friday, June 3
Barber Small Bore returns for its 3rd year - June 3 @ 8am!
Don't miss the fun! Tickets - store.barbermuseum.org/Tickets/ItemList.aspx
Daniel Logsdon Live at the Rail | Rails & Ales
Music with Daniel Logsdon 7-11 pm. Food with It’z a Wrap 6-9.
More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
1st Friday Family Movie Night | Outdoors in Historic Downtown Leeds
Friday, June 3rd (First ever -trial run- of the newly purchased large inflatable screen and equipment). Location: At the concrete parking lot on the corner of 8th Street and Parkway Drive across from the library and Three Earred Rabbit - The movie starts at sunset 8pm. Come early to enjoy a family picnic from the Three Earred Rabbit with their menu items, drinks, ice cream, and their other yummy desserts. More details coming soon!
This event is sponsored by Leeds Redevelopment Authority and Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, June 4
Barber Small Bore Continues June 4 @ 8am | Barber Motorsports Park
More Info: https://www.barbermuseum.org/barber-small-bore/
Chess Club June 4th
Leeds Jane Culbreth Library 10am -12pm
Call for more information 205-699-5962
The Backyard Leeds
Be sure to come see us Saturday for live music from 12-3pm and 4-7pm!
Evan Riley live in concert | Leeds Art Council
Plan to see Evan Riley again in Leeds next month in concert at the Leeds Arts Council, Inc. June 4th @7pm. For more information email: LeedsArtsCouncilAl@gmail.com
AJ Beavers Live at the Rail | Rails & Ales
Live music with A.J. Beavers 7-11 p.m. Lil Bougie Foodie 6-9 p.m.
More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Sunday, June 5
Barber Small Bore Continues June 5 @ 8am | Barber Motorsports Park
Open House @ Artist Incorporated Gallery
Sunday, June 5th from 1:00pm until 4:00pm
Live Music with Rob & Bob | Rails & Ales
Live Music with Rob & Bob 3-6pm.
More Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
VBS 2022 MONUMENTAL | First Baptist Church Leeds
Join us at FBC Leeds on June 5, 2022 as we explore God's Monumental love for us! VBS will be from 5:30pm to 8:30pm each night. VBS is for children entering 1st through 7th grade. To Volunteer or Register your child today! Click on: VBS 2022 Monumental
Monday, June 6
Food Truck Monday June 6
Leeds Food Truck Monday June 6 hosted by Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce - Seafood Queens & More. 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: please contact Sandra McGuire at 205.699.5001 or 205.965.9392.
VBS 2022 MONUMENTAL | First Baptist Church Leeds
Join us at FBC Leeds on June 6, 2022 as we explore God's Monumental love for us! VBS will be from 5:30pm to 8:30pm each night. VBS is for children entering 1st through 7th grade. To Volunteer or Register your child today! Click on: VBS 2022 Monumental
Tuesday, June 7
Krel Buckelew Painting Classes | Artists Incorporated Gallery
New at Artists Incorporated Gallery - Painting Classes in Acrylic and Oil by Krel Buckelew. Call Krel to register at 256-507-1109. All experience levels welcome.
VBS 2022 MONUMENTAL | First Baptist Church Leeds
Join us at FBC Leeds on June7, 2022 as we explore God's Monumental love for us! VBS will be from 5:30pm to 8:30pm each night. VBS is for children entering 1st through 7th grade. To Volunteer or Register your child today! Click on: VBS 2022 Monumental
Blazin Bingo sponsored by Mum N Me | 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 Info: https://railsandales.beer/events
Wednesday, June 8
VBS 2022 MONUMENTAL | First Baptist Church Leeds
Join us at FBC Leeds on June 8, 2022 as we explore God's Monumental love for us! VBS will be from 5:30pm to 8:30pm each night. VBS is for children entering 1st through 7th grade. To Volunteer or Register your child today! Click on: VBS 2022 Monumental
Upcoming Events to Put on Your Calendar (and Remember to Register, if Required)
VBS 2022 MONUMENTAL| June 9 | First Baptist Church Leeds
Join us for the last day of vbs as we explore God's Monumental love for us! VBS will be from 5:30pm to 8:30pm each night. VBS is for children entering 1st through 7th grade. To Volunteer or Register your child today! Click on: VBS 2022 Monumental
Join the Young Professionals Leeds Area for a Business Credit Seminar
*Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at 6:30pm to - 7:30pm
*8139 Event Boutique
*8139 Parkway Drive, Leeds Alabama 35094
-Learn how to "Protect your personal assets. Avoid using your personal credit cards, 401K, second mortgage, borrowing from parents or friends or obtaining personal loans to start, grow or expand your business."
Call Kayla (205) 767-4519 or Annette (205) 767-4519
Leeds Area Chamber Corporate Ambassador Luncheon | June 15
Corporate Ambassadors for the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at Noon in Leeds First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. 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/
Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon | June 16
RSVP Now for Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon for 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 16 at First Baptist Church Leeds 7481 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL 35094. Our guest speaker will be Candice Hill from St. Clair County Economic Development Council with vital information on Leadership St. Clair County.
This is a great opportunity to meet and develop relationships with other Leeds area business professionals, hear a great speaker and enjoy a great lunch.
To learn more about upcoming speaker and meeting information, please visit www.LeedsAreaChamber.com.
Lunch is $15 and make your reservation with Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at (205) 965.9392 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com.
Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop
Register now for the Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop hosted by the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Rain Barrel Pick Up: Saturday, June 18 | 10 a.m.–noon
Pre-recorded session only: $5
“As-is” barrel + recorded session: $45
Ready-to-install barrel + recorded session: $55
Learn how to utilize a rain barrel in your home garden or how to make your own at home with a pre-recorded session led by Rhonda Britton, Regional Extension Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Barrels are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Barrels come ready to install, or customize yours at home. Registration required.
RSVP: 205.414.3950 OR BBGARDENS.ORG/RAIN-BARREL-WORKSHOP.PHP
Football Registration & Football Camp
Camp starts next week still time to sign up we will be doing registration and camp sign up on June 7th bring the kids on out
Text Jayme Kendricks for fundraiser tickets... People can text me 205.329.4775
Paint Your Pet at The Wooden Anchor
Come paint your pet with me!!! Deadline to register is June 10 | LIMITED SEATING - I’ll be at The Wooden Anchor in Leeds located at 8149 Parkway Drive, Downtown Leeds on June 17, 2022 from 5-8pm.
All you have to do is send me a CLEAR photo of your fur love. I will sketch your baby off on a 11X14 or 16X20 canvas (please include canvas size when sending photo (only ONE pet can fit on 11X14 choice) for you to paint!! I’ll be there to help add the finishing touches to your masterpiece. Cost is $55. You can add an additional pet for $20 on a 16X20 or upgrade to an 18 x24 canvas for an additional $15. Payment through the ticket link, Venmo or PayPal must be made before sketch will be done. Cost includes EVERYTHING to create your fur love masterpiece!!
The Wooden Anchor will be providing refreshments and even a 10% off purchases made from their adorable gift shop for all attendees!
If you have any other questions just message me. Thanks! Chris Barentz
Summer Theatre Camp Junior | Leeds Art Council
Sign up now to reserve your spot for Seussical, Jr! | Leeds Art Council
The Leeds Arts Council is pleased to announce their first theatre camp designed specifically for students in grades 1-5! We will be producing Seussical Jr. while teaching theatre basics that your child can bring into any theatre experience. This camp is great for students with or without theatre experience and everyone will learn something through this process!
More Info: https://www.leedsartscouncil.org/theatre/summer-student-theatre-workshop/
Shopping, Deals & More
L.A. Salon & Boutique has Tanning!!!
Come tan and relax @ LA Salon & Boutique in Leeds!
Mum & Me Mercantile
When we go shopping for the bags to sell at our store we have you, our client, in mind. We search for what we know you'll love. We believe you are going to love these bags. Each of them has a story of their own, way before they came to us. Let us tell you about their incredible journey then select the one you want to be included in your journey. Visit or call we’ll wrap and deliver! MumandMeLeeds.com
Pants Store Leeds
These ruffle tops were made for a vacation night 
Tap to shop on Instagram + Shop online at pantsstore.com & at all five of our locations
The Wooden Anchor
Nothing like cornhole competition in the Bama summer! I am almost through with these Patriotic boards. These are $199 (bags not included). I will have Leeds Greenwave completed this week as well ($169). I can do any college team…Come see us today 10:00-6:00; 8149 Parkway Drive Leeds. More Info: https://www.facebook.com/rutbunchwoodenanchor
WORKOUT ANYTIME LEEDS
I’ll be at the gym working on my beach bod.
If you need me, call my shell phone. 
More Info: https://workoutanytime.com/leeds/
Leeds Splash Pad is Hiring
The Leeds Splash Pad is hiring for the 2022 summer season. Adult Supervisor positions are available for those interested at $15/hour – must be at least 19 years old. Contact Martha Ports at 205.352.6111 to apply.
Student part-time positions are also available for up to 30 hours per week at $10/hour and the City of Leeds will work with your schedule. Contact John Moore at www.leedsk12.org to apply.
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.
Helping Other's
Ann's New Life Center Baby Bottle Drive
Our annual Baby Bottle Drive will end on Sunday, 6-19. If you, your church, business or small group would like to participate we can deliver bottles to you today! Contact Ann's at 205-702-6500 or email us at annsnewlifecenterleeds@gmail.com. Ann's New Life Center is a 501(c)3 organization that offers free, confidential pregnancy help and counseling to our community.
Leeds Outreach Most Needed Items
More information at 
https://leedsoutreach.godaddysites.com/individual-food-donation
Please Take the Clean Water Awareness Survey!
The City of Leeds would like to encourage you to participate in a Clean Water Awareness Management Survey. This survey can give you an idea of how much knowledge you have about clean water awareness and how well the Jefferson County Commission is doing in their education efforts regarding stormwater management and clean water awareness. www.LeedsAlabama.org
Be Responsible with Your Trash | Reduce - Reuse - Recycle
City of Leeds residents are welcome to utilize the City of Leeds Recycling Center for disposing of appropriate trash, but please DO NOT DROP OFF anything after normal business hours. Please visit the City website for a list of appropriate items that can be discarded at our Recycling Center. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING is to be dropped off anytime other than during business hours. For more information, please visit www.leedsalabama.org/recycling-bulk-waste/
This Week's Recipe
Cheesy Veggie Chicken Bake
Recipe from iSpiceYou: https://www.ispiceyou.com/blogs/chicken-poultry/cheesy-veggie-chicken-bake
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
Don't worry! If you're camera shy, you can still get in the news. We'll be happy to accept your written blurb!
Let Everyone Leeds Share Your News!
Community is important so that's why we want your news. Whether you have a heart-warming story about the people of Leeds, a local business, an upcoming event or a bit of history that you would like to share, we're all ears here at Everyone Leeds. Everyone Leeds is a positive platform to help you get your news out so please send us your news and happenings each week!
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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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