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Celebrating Our Wonderful Dentists in Leeds, Alabama!
March 6th is Dentist’s Day, a time to recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication of dentists in keeping our smiles healthy. Dentists play a crucial role in promoting oral health, preventing dental issues, and providing essential care that impacts overall well-being. This day is an opportunity to thank the professionals who help maintain bright smiles and strong teeth, whether through a simple check-up, a major procedure, or helpful advice on daily oral care. We have a number of excellent dentists in Leeds, Alabama. Remember to show your gratitude to them today—maybe with an extra big (and well-brushed) smile! 😁🦷
Mardi on Main hosted by Leeds Main Street
🎭🎶✨ Mardi on Main ✨🎶🎭
Purchase tickets: https://givebutter.com/mmnYhX?Register Now for Free Business Fraud Seminar to Equip Local Businesses with Essential Fraud Prevention Strategies + ShredIt Services
Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business Fraud Seminar to Equip Local Businesses with Essential Fraud Prevention Strategies
The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Casey Parsons Guild Mortgage, Mills Pharmacies, Kinetic by Windstream, the Alabama Securities Commission, and the Better Business Bureau, is proud to present a Business Fraud Seminar on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Leeds First Baptist Church, 7481 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL. This free event includes a complimentary lunch, but RSVP is required due to limited seating.
With fraud and scams on the rise, it is crucial for business owners and organizations to stay informed and proactive in protecting their assets. This seminar will provide essential insights from industry experts on key topics, including:
- Fraud & Scams – Understanding common fraud tactics and how to safeguard your business
- Cyber Security – Best practices to protect sensitive business data
- Health Scams – Identifying and avoiding deceptive healthcare-related fraud
- Co-Signing – Important considerations when considering co-signing on financial endeavors
Speakers and facilitators for the event include:
- Emanuel Vallejo – Kinetic by Windstream
- Ken Atkinson – Retired Police Chief
- Randell Pickering – Mills Pharmacies
- Casey Parsons – Casey Parsons Guild Mortgage
- Carl Bates – Better Business Bureau
- Amy Lee – Executive Director, Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce
Additional speakers and topics will be featured to provide a well-rounded discussion on fraud prevention strategies.
As an added benefit, a Free Shredding Service will be available during the event, courtesy of ShredIt, sponsored by Casey Parsons Guild Mortgage. Attendees and community members do not need to attend the seminar to take advantage of this secure document disposal service.
Register Now! Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn how to protect your business from fraud and cyber threats. Please click here to utilize the registration form to register for this valuable seminar. For more information, please contact Amy Lee at (205) 699-5001.
Other Community News & Events
Friday Night Lights | CrossFit Righteous
CrossFit Righteous - 📣 Throughout 4 FUN filled Friday nights, we come together as the family that we are- and celebrate our accomplishments. Week 2 of Friday Night Lights is here🤩 Week 2 of Friday Night Lights is here and brought to you by RX Birmingham and Guild Mortgage! Friends and family- I encourage you to come lift up your loved ones and celebrate their feats, big and small.
Date: Friday, March 7th Time: 4:30- (?) Address: 8210 Edwards Ave, Leeds, AL
Empower Your Kids in Sports | CrossFit Righteous
CrossFit Righteous -📣 Calling All Youth Coaches and Parents! Let's Join Forces! In American culture, we often overlook the vital role of continuous development for both coaches and parents. As coaches, we sometimes underestimate the profound impact we have on our young athletes and their overall growth.
Event Details: Empower Your Kids in Sports - Date: Saturday, March 8th, Time: 10:00 AM, Location: 8210 Edwards Ave, Leeds, AL.
Game On | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Leeds Jane Culbreth Library - Game on - Saturdays at 10:30 am.
Grand River Drive-In Movie Line-Up
Movies now begin at 6:30 pm | March 7th & 8th
BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 5 PM | START TIME 6:30 PM
Screen 2: First Showing- 6:30 pm / Captain America: Brave New World
Second Showing - 8:43 pm / Mufasa
Screen 3: First Showing- 6:30 pm / Mickey 17
Second Showing - 9:02 pm / Companion
FEATURES TIMES WILL COINCIDE WITH THE SUNSET. SNACK SHACK: OPEN - Tickets & lineups may be purchased & viewed: Grandriverdrive-In.com
Monday Masterpiece | Leeds Arts Council
We are open every Monday to offer the opportunity to view the wonderful works of art hanging on our walls which feature a new artist every month! Leeds Arts Council
Music & Movement with Ms. India | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Leeds Kindness Project Continues
Start small, dream big! Whether it’s holding the door for a stranger or organizing a community event, every act of kindness matters. Join the #leedskindnessproject this month! 💕 Let’s flood our city with kindness throughout February and March. Share your acts of kindness and tag the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce to inspire others! 🌟 And please email your pics and info to us at diane.leedsareachamber@gmail.com. If you need a few ideas, please visit our website: leedsareachamber.com.
Night Life & Entertainment
Neon Moon
This Week at the Rail!
Karaoke Night Party | Van's Bar
VAN'S - 🎤💃 Friday - Karaoke & Dance Night at Van's Bar! 🕺🎤 🗓 Date: March 7th⏰ Time: 7:00 pm-1 AM
🎤💃Saturday - Karaoke & Dance Night at Van's Bar! 🕺🎤 🗓 Date: March 8th⏰ Time: 7:00 pm-1 AM
📍 Location: Van's Bar, 1621 Ashville Road, Leeds 🎟 Ages: 21+
Business Sale / Multi-Family Yard Sale | Van's Bar
March 21 - March 23, Friday from 7:30 AM- 2 PM, Saturday from 7:30 AM- 2 PM, Sunday from 7:30 AM- 2 PM. Business Sale / Multi-Family Yard Sale
Church Events and News
Worship at the church of your choice. If you don't have a home church, please check out one of these Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce member churches.
Swap Volunteer Registration | Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Swap Volunteer Registration - March 3 - 14, 2025, If you are interested in helping out with this year's Blessing Swap. Click on the link to register OR reach out to Erica Nolen in the church office.
Blessing Swap Donation Days | Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Blessing Swap Donation Days - When: March 9 - 14, 2025. Are your kids growing like weeds? Ours certainly are! The Blessing Swap at Cedar Grove began over 10 years ago because a group of moms decided to gather their children's hand-me-downs and share them. What started as a handful of women with laundry baskets has grown into a huge, annual community event - one you are invited to join! If you have outgrown clothing to share or are in need of new clothes for yourself or your family, join us for Swap Week 2025.
How It Works: Blessing Swap 2025
Ladies' Bunko Night | Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Ladies' Bunko Night - March 6, 2025 -6 pm - 8 pm. For women ages 18+, new and experienced players. Meet in the Banquet Hall. Please bring $5 to contribute to our Hostess Fund! All proceeds remaining after hostess reimbursement will be pooled to purchase Angel Tree gifts this Christmas. Location: 2001 Grove Rd. Leeds. Phone: 205-699-8446. Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Parkinson's Support Group | Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Parkinson's Support Group - When: March 11, 2025, from 6 pm - 7 pm. A support group for those with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Every 2nd Tuesday at 6 pm in the Banquet Hall.
First Baptist Church Leeds
First Baptist Church Leeds - New to FBC Leeds? Have questions about what we’re all about?
Join our Connect Class TOMORROW morning! Breakfast begins at 9 AM!
Leeds First Methodist Church
3/11 Ladies Bible Study in Family Life Center (FLC) Cornerstone Sunday School Room | 5:30 p.m. Dinner & 6:00 p.m. Study, 4/18 Good Friday 4/20 Easter Sunday. Watch Leeds First Methodist Church - YouTube here. Leeds First Methodist Church
📖 Rise Up 📖 | The Tower of Prayer Church
Can’t wait to see you! We saved you a seat! Join us at 11:30 AM CST to experience another round of our new series: Inside Out 2. Can’t make it today? No worries. Tune in from wherever you are: https://clr.cm/qMnx
Happy Sunday! thetowerofprayer.org/healing✨ The Tower of Prayer Church
Coming Soon
Two-Sided House Sitter | The Wooden Anchor | Grand River Pickers
The Wooden Anchor - Thursday, March 13th from 5 - 7 pm. Join us to paint a two-sided house, spring/every day, for $20. One side can be textured. March 10 is the last day to register for this event.
Veterans Benefit Concert
In the place of the "City of Valor's Got Talent', Willing Hearts Devoted to Heroes has partnered with Rails and Ales to continue the sponsorship of The Red Barn in Leeds as they implement their programs for disabled Veterans. Please join us for great music, drinks, food and fun. Donations are encouraged!
Get Your Tickets Now for Daddy Daughter Western Party
Daddy Daughter Western Party - Purchase Tickets Now for the 2025 Daddy Daughter Western Party!
WANTED: DADDIES & DAUGHTERS to mosey on over to the 4th Annual Daddy-Daughter Western Party hosted by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce.
Bring a dad, grandfather, uncle or other special male guest! Saturday, March 15 from 6-8 pm at The Livery Event Center and The Historic Train Depot located in historic downtown Leeds at 8334-8335 Thornton Avenue.
Plenty of fun is planned with line dancing, face painting, balloon artist, refreshments, a photo booth for selfies, and more! — at Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce.
REWARD: Lots of Memories and a Stompin’ Good Time! This event is designed for primary and elementary school ages. You will not want to miss this event!
Advance tickets: $15 each for Daddy & Daughter and $10 for each additional girl. All tickets are $20 at the door. To purchase tickets, please visit https://LeedsAreaChamber.com or call 659.297.5644.
Direct link for reservations and payment options: https://leedsareachamber.com/daddy-daughter-western-party-2025/
If you are a local business or individual who would like to sponsor a food item or activity for this event or volunteer to work the event with us, please contact Amy Lee at 659.297.5644.
Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show | Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show - Help Support Our Elementary Campers! March 16 from 6 pm - 8 pm. Register Now
Crawfish Boil at Van's Bar
VAN'S - 🌶️🐚 Crawfish Boil at Van's Bar! 🐚🌶️ Get ready for a spicy good time at our Crawfish Boil on March 16th! Join us for an all-day seafood feast, live acoustic music, and a whole lot of fun! 🎶🔥 🗓 Date: March 16th ⏰Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 💰 Cover Charge: $5 Arm Band 🍽 To Go Orders Available 🍴 Van's Bar Kitchen will be open with our full menu for those who prefer something other than seafood! view More: Crawfish Boil
Coffee & Crafts | Yellowhammer Antiques
Yellowhammer Long-Eared Bunny - Another cutie hopping into Yellowhammer for a crafting day. Be sure to register by clicking here: https://square.link/u/n26tNIPQ
Join the Girl Scouts' | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
The Leeds Jane Culbreth Library is excited to be chosen for a nationally exclusive Girl Scout pilot program! You'll want the girls in your life to be involved in our special Girl Scout Troop. Our program is led by high-ranking veteran troop leaders, including past Children's Director, Karen Carroll. We also have a regional administrator to ensure this troop gets national attention and special treatment. Look for the meeting dates and times and come for a free visit to learn all about this exclusive program and sign your girls up! For more information, call the library: 205-699-5962, Ms. Annette! Leeds Jane Culbreth Library,
Leeds Arts Council Is Thrilled to Announce Our 2025/2026 Theatre Season
Leeds Arts Council is thrilled to announce our 2025/2026 theatre season! Come experience a variety of musicals from the Golden Age as well as newer selections from recent years. Please check our website and our Facebook page for ticket information for individual shows. Also, consider becoming a member of the Leeds Arts Council, which comes with a certain amount of tickets per membership level as well as 15% off additional ticket purchases. See you at the theater!!
Youth Challenge 2025🐦Bass Pro Shops
2025 Alabama Bird Search Youth Challenge Important Dates and Deadlines for 📍 Bass Pro Shops - Leeds.
Leeds Trails and Tours
📢 LEEDS TRAILS AND TOURS NEEDS YOU! 📢 Do you have a piece of Leeds history tucked away? We’re looking for your treasured memorabilia to bring the past to life during this year’s Historic 1950s Walking Tour on Saturday, April 12, 2025! What we need: Photos, schoolwork, report cards, cheerleading and majorette outfits, letter jackets, football jerseys and helmets, trophies, toys—anything that captures the spirit of Leeds in the 1950s! All items will be handled with care and safely displayed for the community to enjoy. If you’d like to contribute, please contact Leeds Trails and Tours today! Let’s make history together! 🏆📸🎓 Visit https://LeedsTrailsAndTours.com for more information.
2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament | Something Hope-Filled
Save The Date!!! Hope-Filled Rooms 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser is Saturday, Apr 12, 2025, from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Something Hope-Filled, 8370 2nd Avenue, Leeds.
Save the Date | Leeds Elementary School
Leeds Elementary School - LES Parents: 🎉💚🎉 Save the date for the Leeds Elementary School Spring Fling on Friday, May 2 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the school! 🎉💚🎉 Visit https://bit.ly/LESPTOlinks for more information about sponsorship and raffle donation opportunities!
Leeds Creek Bank Festival and Cruising The Creek Bank Car Show
Student Summer Camp | Leeds Arts Council
Leeds Arts Council is ecstatic to announce our Student Summer Camps, Aladdin Jr and Shrek Jr! Camps are open to rising 2nd through 12th graders. Aladdin Jr will run from June 2nd through 15th and will be directed by Josh McDaniel. Shrek Jr will run from June 16th through the 29th and will be directed by Allie Picou. Camp tuition is $255 with a $25 discount for additional siblings. To register, please visit leedsartscouncil.org and click the summer camp link. If you have any questions, please contact Brandi McClaran at broadwaybound38@yahoo.com
INDY Is Back at Barber Motorsports Park
Barber Motorsports Park - 🏁 75 days until #INDYBHM takes on the Alabama Roller Coaster! 🎢 🏎️💨 Join us for the ultimate race weekend experience May 2-4 at #BarberMotorsportsPark! Kids 15 and under get in FREE! Secure your tickets today! ⬇️
🎟️ https://ow.ly/CCLY50V0zFT
Shopping, Deals & More
Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce
Join us in the pledge to support a local business all year long! Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce
Eggstravaganza | The Backyard
Eggstravaganza with 10,000 Eggs for Egg Hunt at The Backyard on April 6th!!!
Festivities are from 11 am-8 pm!
Bounce House
Get Lit Permamnant Jewelry
Cotton Candy
Snow Cones
Easter Bunny Sighting
Live Music - Eric Watters 12 pm-3 pm
Easter Egg Hunt @ 1 pm
Prizes of Candy
Toys
Gift Cards
Movie passes
Golf Tokens
Pizza Parties
And more
Rusty's Bar-B-Q
Rusty's Bar-B-Q - 🎶 “It’s just another manic Monday!” 🎶Rusty's Bar-B-Q knows how stressful Mondays can be! Let them take the stress of dinner off you. Call or go online to order a family meal! Your choice of meat, 2 sides, buns, pickles, and sauce. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a slice of pie; you deserve it today! 205-699-4766, rustysbarbq.com
The Three-Earred Rabbit-Leeds
The Three Earred Rabbit-Leeds - WE HAVE DELIVERY!!!!!!! Check out our Facebook Page for our Daily Lunch Specials!!
Whataburger Leeds
FREE Whataburger with order of medium drink & fries!! Whataburger
Barber Motorsports Park
MotoAmerica takes on the Alabama Roller Coaster! 🎢🏍 Get ready for a weekend full of high speeds, sharp turns, and nonstop action, April 4-6! 🏁💨 Don't miss our SWAP Meet, featuring over 200 vendors where you can shop and trade gear all weekend long! 🛠️ Kids 15 and under get in FREE, so bring the little race fans too! 🎉 Secure your tickets today! ⬇️
🎟️ https://ow.ly/H7OP50V3Qkk
Bass Pro Shops
Purchase any Old Town Kayak at Bass Pro Shops in Leeds and receive a FREE tackle kit. Tackle kits can be picked up at the Marine Counter upon purchase. In-stock kayaks include Autopilot 120, Sportsman PDL 106, and Sportsman PDL 120. Colors include Photic, Ember, and Steel Blue Camo.
Fit City Movement & Arts
Health Art Massage
Health Art Massage - Health Art Massage is now offering Prenatal massage! If you are experiencing pain and discomfort due to your pregnancy, massage is a great way to alleviate this. Please call us and let us help care for you during this beautiful journey! Call 205-702-6040 or visit our page to book! https://massagebook.com/therapists/health-art-massage...
L.A. Salon & Boutique
L.A. Salon & Boutique in Leeds. - Spring Break is coming! Don‘t wait to get a tan, come tan with us at LA Salon & Boutique in Leeds. Come see us at 1601 9th Street. 205-699-3042
Leeds Family Chiropractic
Leeds Family Chiropractic - 🌟March 2025 Patient of the Month! Officer Evan Kavli, school resource officer for Leeds Elementary School has been a patient for over a year and has seen tremendous results with his low back and neck pain, allowing him to be at his best every day to make sure the children at LES are safe and protected. Thank you, Mr. Kavli, for being our patient of the month!
Pants Store
Our Cantaloupe Tank is the perfect vacation top! 🧡🐚 Grab your size before it sells out! 🛍🤩⭐ 🛒 Tap to shop on Instagram + Shop in stores & online at pantsstore.com✨
FUNBOX® | The Shops of Grand River
The Shops of Grand River - The rumors are true! FUNBOX® is at The Shops of Grand River, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, weather permitting. Come bounce in The World’s Largest Bounce Park®!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Guardian Systems, Inc
Guardian Systems, Inc., in Leeds, has an immediate opening for a part-time position - lab tech. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, he good numbers and in math, and be able to pass drug tests. All interested must apply in person at 1109 Ashville Road in Leeds.
HELPING OTHERS
Leeds Outreach
Thank you to Lois Love, Elaine Wallace and the awesome staff and clients of Kut/Ups Hair and Nail Salon for your wonderful donation of over 500 rolls of toilet paper, hygiene products, and generous monetary donation. Your support means so much to us and is making a big difference to those we serve in the Leeds community. We appreciate all you do and wish you a very happy 25th anniversary of business in downtown Leeds! Please check with them. https://facebook.com/LeedsOutreach/ or at https://instagram.com/leedsoutreach/
This Week's Recipe
Pizza Pancakes | kitchenathoskins.com
Pizza Pancakes - Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with all the flavors of a classic pizza! Ideal for dinner, these savory pancakes are served with marinara sauce instead of traditional maple syrup! Mix in your favorite pizza toppings to make it your own!