Archive for June 2015
Leeds Makes Top 10 Bests Suburbs Near Birmingham for Young Professionals
Congratulations, Leeds! Movoto published a recent post on the 10 best suburbs near Birmingham for young professionals and Leeds made the list. Their writer looked at over 10 suburbs to compile this list. She then ranked it by several factors including percent of residents who work in a professional field, cost of living and median…
Read MoreProposed Downtown Master Plan Outline Overview Public Meeting
The Leeds Redevelopment Authority has scheduled the Proposed Downtown Master Plan Outline Overview Public Meeting for Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 5:00 PM and everyone is invited who has a interest in this project. A comprehensive redevelopment strategy designed specifically for the downtown redevelopment district, this Plan will be an addendum to the City’s existing…
Read MoreGuardian Systems is Hiring
Guardian Systems is hiring 2 part time employees: 1 Laboratory Technician and 1 maintenance/Field Technician. Both positions require a high school diploma. Candidate must be responsible, dependable, organized, able to multi-task, can follow directions, complete tasks alone in a timely manner and work well with others. Please contact Tara Bennett, Office Manager Customer Service at:…
Read MoreMiss Leeds Area Pageant Next Weekend!
The Miss Leeds Area and Outstanding Teen Pageant is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Miss Leeds Area was founded in 1980 and is an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama Scholarship pageant. This pageant also includes the Rising Star for ages 7-11. There are only a few more slots for Outstanding…
Read MoreBRANDI OVERBECK performing STREISAND
The Leeds Arts Council is proud to announce the appearance of “BRANDI OVERBECK performing STREISAND” on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Brandi performed last year at our annual fashion show and we are pleased that she is returning with the music of Barbara Streisand. Her diverse vocal repertoire spans Broadway, Jazz, Pop and…
Read MoreLeeds Primary School Groundbreaking
It was an awesome day for a groundbreaking of the new Leeds Primary School! Leeds Primary School is scheduled to welcome students at the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. *Pictured above are City of Leeds Mayor David Miller, Representative Dickie Drake, City Council Members: Devoris Ragland, Craig Wadsworth and Johnny Dutton, Board of Education…
Read MoreRandy Ray to Speak About Swimmin’ Holes in Leeds
Contact: Jane Newton Henry 205-401-0700 LEED HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS RELEASE June 7, 2015 Randy Ray to speak about swimmin’ holes in Leeds Randy Ray will talk about swimmin’ holes in Leeds at the Leeds Historical Society’s June 14 meeting. The meeting will begin at 2 pm at the Leeds Historic Depot, located at 8335 Thornton…
Read MoreGroundbreaking for New Primary School
Join us for a Ground Breaking for the new Primary School this Wednesday, June 10th at 9:00 AM at the site, located near the Leeds Civic Center! Sandra McGuire Executive Director Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce 205.699.5001 [hr] This message is brought to you by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information about…
Read MoreThe Passing of Pearl
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 1338 Montevallo Road Leeds, AL 35094 presents The Passing of Pearl Starring Mary Pitner as “Spirit of Pearl” Misty Wade as “Charlene” Andretta Crenshaw as “Leateen” Tiffany Wade as “Daphney” June 5-7 & 12-14 Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 PM Sundays, 2:30 PM $15.00 gets you in, along with complimentary refreshments…
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