Leeds Happenings this Week!
Check Out Leeds Happenings This Week:
There's a lot going on in historic Leeds, Alabama and we invite you to plug in. Be sure to check out our calendar this week. With 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!
Leeds High School Oak & Ivy Theatre Presents Macbeth
Leeds High School Oak & Ivy Theatre plans to perform Tina Miller’s adaption of Shakespeare’s Macbeth on October 28 – 30 and November 1. Each performance will start at 7 p.m. doors open at 6:30 p.m.
October 28
Retro Halloween Movie Night | All Screens 7:00 pm
OCTOBER 29-31 | BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 5:00 pm
screen 1: screen 2:
1) Antlers 7:00 pm 1) Last Night In Soho 7:00 pm
2) Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Second Showing 8:55 pm 2) Halloween Kills 9:11 pm
screen 3: screen 4:
1) Dune 7:00 pm 1) Ron’s Gone Wrong 7:00 pm
2) Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage 9:50 pm 2) The Addams Family 2 9:02 pm
More Info: https://www.grandriverdrive-in.com/
Thursday, October 28
Chamber Member Appreciation Cookout | 11a-1p
The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce would like to show our appreciation to you as a chamber member. Chamber Member Appreciation Cookout 2021 Our Board of Directors will have hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill to provide an appreciation lunch just for…
More Info: https://leedsareachamber.com/chamber-member-appreciation-cookout-2021/
Pop Culture Trivia | Halloween Horror Movie Night | Rails & Ales
Obsessed with Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees? Get ready to show your stuff while you & your team will rock out to party music while trying to answer questions about all the Halloween, Friday the 13ths and Nightmare of Elm Street movies!! Prizes to the winning teams! Wear a costume and join the fun! More Info: www.railsandales.beer
Friday, October 29
Halloween Costume Contest | Drayer Physical Therapy Institute Leeds
Let's celebrate Halloween all week long! Come prepared to pose in our photo booth this week, and don't forget about our Halloween costume contest on Friday from 7-2. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Previous and current patients are encouraged to participate!
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/drayerphysicaltherapyleeds/
Workout Anytime Leeds Halloween Costume Party ?
Our Halloween Costume Party will be held Friday, October 29th during staffed hours. We will have a Costume Contest and staff will be voting on the BEST costume!
1st Place: 1 FREE Month
2nd Place: FREE PT Session
3rd Place: FREE T-shirt
May the best costume win
More Info: https://workoutanytime.com/leeds/
Leeds Downtown Trick or Treat
If you are a local business and would like to participate in this event, please contact Sandra McGuire at 205.699.5001 or download the application on the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce website. This is a great opportunity to get in front of thousands of families in downtown Leeds and give back to the community. It's going to be a great event!
Whataburger Halloween Celebration
Whataburger will be holding a Halloween event Friday, 10/29 from 5pm-7pm. Any child in costume 12years and younger, dining in, will receive a free kids meal. We will have games, a face painter, a balloon twister and prizes! Stop by after Downtown Trick or Treating!
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Live Music with Pinewood Travelers | Rails & Ales
Live music with Pinewood Travelers 7-11 pm. + It'z a Wrap food truck 6-9 pm.
Saturday, October 30
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/
Monster Mash Dash 5k and Color Run
Saturday, October 30 | The Outlet Shops of Grand River
The Leeds Elementary and Leeds Primary PTO annual Monster Mash 5K and Fun Run is scheduled for The Outlet Shops of Grand River. This year’s run is a combined fundraiser for both schools. Our goal is to educate our students about living a healthy lifestyle in addition to raising funds to go towards improving literacy and technology in both buildings. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/238629268181049
Family Movie Night | 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Join us for a fun-filled Family Movie Night with Face-Painting, Food Truck, and Flavorful Treats! Feel free to bring your blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the movie "Soul".
The Tower of Prayer Church
Karaoke with Divine Karaoke | Rails & Ales
Karaoke night with Divine Karaoke 7-11 + Ricarda's Filipino BBQ food truck 6-9.
Sunday, October 31
Cedar Grove Baptist Church Fall Festival
Join us for a Chili Cook-Off, Trunk-or-Treat, and more.
If you’d like to participate in the Cook-Off (not just chili – bring your best soup or chowder!) or host a Trunk, please contact the church office NO LATER THAN October 24th: 205.699.8446.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/cedargroveleeds/
Tuesday, November 2
Art Classes with Tanna Rose at Leeds Arts Council
5:30-7:30 pm | The Leeds Arts Council now offers ongoing visual art classes each Tuesday. More Info: www.leedsartscouncil.org
Wednesday, November 3
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 & SPECIALS:
Pants Store 5 Day Sale
✨5 DAY SALE STARTS NOW!✨ Don't miss 20% off storewide at all locations and on pantsstore.com! Sale valid Wednesday through Sunday only! *Some exclusions may apply. No coupon code code needed online. www.pantsstore.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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, November 5, 2021. 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.
LHS Band Fundraiser
The band is having a mini golf tournament to continue in our fundraising efforts.
The link to register is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/195917322987
LET’S LIGHT UP THE TOWN – LEEDS, ALABAMA!
Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone in the City of Leeds to LIGHT UP THE TOWN and raise money for a great cause to kick off the Christmas and holiday season!
LOCAL BUSINESSES:
We would like to invite you to be an important part of the success for a wonderful community event designed to raise money for a great cause – Christmas toys for children of Leeds needy families through Leeds Outreach with the Leeds Cruising for Toys Cruise-In for a Cause Event scheduled for Saturday, November 13, 2021 beginning at 2:00 pm.
Leeds Cruising for Toys - a Cruise-In with a Cause
EVENT DETAILS:
As you can see from the attached event flyer, this special event will include the cruise-in for which we expect 200-400 automobiles to cruise into downtown Leeds, prizes, street vendors, food trucks, Christmas Open House and a Parade of Cars. Leeds High School Band will lead the Parade of Cars through downtown Leeds just prior to our annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the gazebo. The band and Leeds High School Chorus will then entertain everyone with Christmas music and Santa will be there to greet children for Selfies with Santa to top off the holiday evening.
HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP:
So how can you help or be part of this awesome event? There are several ways. If you have a business in Leeds, no matter whether you are a retailer or a service provider:
1) Have your storefront decorated for Christmas by November 13
2) Open your doors to the public on that Saturday from 2:00 pm until around 6:00 pm. (If retail, this is your opportunity for shoppers. If service provider, law practice, insurance agent, etc., welcome visitors in to meet/greet, serve refreshments like hot cider, etc. Utilize this opportunity to get to know people and welcome them to Leeds.
3) If your business is not in Leeds or you would like to set up as a street vendor downtown, register as a street vendor.
4) Consider an event sponsorship to help us raise money for this charitable cause.
5) If you would like to register your vehicle in the cruise-in, please bring a toy or donation for admission.
6) Encourage others to bring an unwrapped toy for a chance to win $500 cash!
7) Help us “Get the Word Out” about this awesome event.
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
This is an opportunity for the entire City of Leeds to “do it up big”, to be festive and welcoming to visitors that afternoon to kick off the holiday season and do something worthwhile for someone else.
If you would like to register a street vendor space, food truck or participate as a corporate sponsor for this event, please contact Sandra McGuire at 205.699.5001. Visit www.LeedsAreaChamber.com for complete details and to download forms!
Would your business like to be featured here?
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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