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Back to School, The Flying Biscuit, Junior Golf Amateur, Downtown Vintage Market, Hospital Expansion.
Forrest Webber
August 02, 2024
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Huntsville, brace yourselves! The first week of August is here, marking the second month of the year's second half. Good luck to Huntsville students starting a new school year!
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4 Weekend Events 📅
Here are four things to do this weekend!
Huntsville's Downtown Vintage Market 🛍️🎶🎁
Attention all vintage lovers! One Man's Vintage is bringing back Huntsville's Downtown Vintage Market! Enjoy a family-friendly event with vintage pieces, food, and music. Over 40 hand-selected vendors will offer a variety of clothing, decor, and collectibles from the '50s to the '00s.
Best of all, it's free to attend! Perfect for holiday shopping and gift-giving, this market is the ideal place to find unique treasures and enjoy a day downtown. Don't miss out!
📅 When: Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd - 4th, 11am - 5pm
📍 Where: Ground floor of the Greene Street Parking Garage (132 Greene Street NE, Huntsville, AL 35801)
📱 For vendor info: Text us at (530) 214-6577
Cars and Coffee Monthly Gathering 🚗☕🎉
Coffee & Cars at Mid City District happens the first Saturday of every month, rain or shine! This free event gathers car enthusiasts to enjoy a morning of coffee and admire an eclectic mix of vehicles, from sports cars and muscle machines to vintage classics and low riders. Connect with fellow gearheads while sipping freshly brewed coffee from Mid City's Coffee shop.
Respect the rules: no burnouts, no racing, and no scofflaws. Register here for this electrifying event, sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Region of the Sports Car Club of America. For more details, visit TVRSCCA. Don’t miss the excitement!
📅 When: Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Where: Midcity District (5901 University Drive Huntsville, Alabama)
HAWS 4th Annual Cutest Dog Contest 🐶🐕🦺🏆
Bring your furry friends to our exciting Cutest Dog Contest! For just $15 per pup, you can enter your beloved dog into the competition. Payment options include Cashapp, Venmo, or Paypal, and all proceeds will benefit dog welfare initiatives across North Alabama. Bring the whole family for a fantastic day filled with activities and entertainment.
Event Highlights:
Prizes: Exciting prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!
Dog Vendors: Explore a variety of dog-related products and services.
Fun Games: Participate in games with cash prizes, kids games, and more.
Face Painting: Delightful face painting for kids.
Balloon Twisters: Enjoy dog-shaped balloon creations from talented balloon twisters.
Event Details:
Date: August 03, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: The Camp, University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama
Registration Link: Cutest Dog Contest Registration
Celtic Slow Music Session at South Huntsville Public Library 🍀🎻🎶
The Celtic Slow Music Sessions feature musical artists performing relaxing and uplifting tunes to lift winter spirits. Attendees can bring their own food and drink to enjoy music for the soul, played in the traditional Celtic style. The event is on August 04 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the South Huntsville Public Library, 7901-L Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL. Organized by the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, further information is available by contacting [email protected] or calling 256-532-5998.
Weekend Weather ☀
You can look at our detailed forecast here.
Sat 03 ☀
Day:
The day will be sunny with a high of 91°F, a 14% chance of precipitation, and winds from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Humidity will be at 68%, and the UV Index will be 10 out of 11. Sunrise is at 5:58 am, and sunset is at 7:46 pm.
Night:
The night will be mostly clear with a low of 71°F, a 16% chance of precipitation, and light variable winds from the north at 5 mph. Humidity will rise to 83%, and the UV Index will be 0 out of 11. Moonrise is at 4:52 am, and moonset is at 7:43 pm, marking the New Moon phase.
Sun 04 🌤
Day:
The day will be mostly sunny with a high of 92°F, a 7% chance of precipitation, and winds from the north-northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Humidity will be at 62%, and the UV Index will be 10 out of 11. Sunrise is at 5:59 am, and sunset is at 7:45 pm.
Night:
The night will be clear with a low of 72°F, a 7% chance of precipitation, and light variable winds from the north-northeast at 4 mph. Humidity will be at 78%, and the UV Index will be 0 out of 11. Moonrise is at 5:55 am, and moonset is at 8:16 pm, continuing in the New Moon phase.
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Huntsville News 📝
Read the top news stories this week in Huntsville
Alabama Increases Classroom Transparency for Parents
Alabama parents will have more access to their children's classroom topics this academic year as the state pushes for greater school transparency. In March 2024, Governor Kay Ivey signed the Parents Right to Know Act, mandating schools to post their curriculum online. This initiative allows parents to review their child's textbooks and required readings, fostering an active role in their student’s education. While the online curriculum will not include day-to-day assignments, parents can contact schools for specific concerns. The information will appear on school websites in the coming weeks, with district postings for schools without websites.
Alabama Libraries to Implement New Policies for Child Protection
Libraries across Alabama must update their policies to prevent children under 18 from accessing adult materials without parental permission. This will require library layouts and service changes. Children with library cards will need parental approval to access adult materials. The library is seeking community feedback and evaluating the impact on its system and staffing.
Huntsville Police Release School Safety Guidelines
Huntsville Police issued safety guidelines before the school year. They enforce a zero-tolerance policy for speeding in school zones and urge caution at intersections and crosswalks. Drivers must stop for school buses with extended stop signs and consider alternate routes to avoid school zones. The hands-free ordinance now allows officers to stop and cite drivers for violations.
Huntsville Hospital’s Madison Street Tower Expansion to Boost Local Economy
CEO Jeff Samz announced on Facebook that Huntsville Hospital’s expansion of the Madison Street Tower will significantly boost the local economy. The $150 million project will create 350 new jobs.
Huntsville History 📔
The Huntsville Times August 2, 1953:
“Whiteburg Drive-In Theatre- Tonight And Monday- Two Great Stars In An Action-Romance As Big And Real As "Battleground"! Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson in "Battle Circus" with Keenan Wynn and Robert Keith. "Say you love me...say it at least once!" "I don't like to talk about it..I like action!" Opens 6:45 -Starts 7:30 P.M.“
Huntsville Business 🏢
New businesses coming to Huntsville and other local business news
The Flying Biscuit Cafe Coming to Huntsville 🧇
Huntsville will welcome The Flying Biscuit Cafe in Spring 2025 at The Foundry on Governors Drive. Known for its famous biscuits, apple butter, and grits, The Flying Biscuit Cafe has been a southern favorite since 1993 and now operates 33 locations across the southeast. This will be the third Alabama location, following Birmingham and Auburn. The new 3,218-square-foot restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch daily from 7 AM to 3 PM, with extended hours until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Bunny Hive Huntsville 🐰
The Bunny Hive is dedicated to fostering connection and community for families with young children. The studio offers a warm, welcoming environment where parents and their little ones can enjoy various activities and classes designed to promote learning, play, and togetherness.
Huntsville Sports 🏈
Recent developments in Huntsville sports and what to anticipate
Trash Pandas 🦝
The Trash Pandas had a rough weekend against the Chattanooga Lookouts filled with rain and close losses. They’re now 46-51 on the year and 10.5 games behind first place in their division. The Pandas will look to turn it around against the Biloxi Shuckers this weekend.
vs. Chattanooga Lookouts
7/26 L 0-2
7/27 L 3-6 & L 0-1
7/28 Rained Out
vs. Biloxi Shuckers
7/30 W 9-5
7/31 L 2-3
8/1 L 1-3
Upcoming Games
@ Biloxi Shuckers 8/2 - 8/4
@ Chattanooga Lookouts 8/13 - 8/18
Huntsville City FC ⚽️
Huntsville City FC fell to 3-11-4 with a loss to Atlanta United II. The Boys in Blue will be back in action on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 4 p.m. CT against Crown Legacy FC at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews.
vs Atlanta United II
Huntsville City Football Club fell 2-1 against Atlanta United 2 at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium despite Ollie Wright’s second goal of the season, which came from a 75th-minute penalty. Watch Wright’s goal here.
Upcoming Games
8/4 @ Crown Legacy FC
8/17 vs. New York Red Bulls II
Huntsville Athletes 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Recognizing Huntsville-native athletes for their achievements and notable news
Huntsville Native Tyler Watts Shines at 76th U.S. Junior Amateur
For the second time in the last four years, a Huntsville native played on Championship Saturday in the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur. Sixteen-year-old Tyler Watts finished as runner-up at Oakland Hills Country Club. In the 36-hole final, Watts led by one through the first 18 holes, but Trevor Gutschewski made a significant comeback in the back 18 to win by a final of 4 and 3. Despite finishing second, Watts, a Grissom High School golfer, earned an exemption to the U.S. Amateur at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., on August 12.
Muscle Shoals Announces New Baseball Head Coach
School officials announced on Tuesday that Gary Lamm is the new head coach for Muscle Shoals baseball. Lamm, who has 36 years of coaching experience and over 500 wins, previously led Loretto High School to over 400 victories. Inducted into the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame in 2022, Lamm guided Loretto to four consecutive state tournament appearances and secured the school’s first Class A state title in 2017.
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Huntsville Music 🎵
Wondering what music awaits you in Huntsville this weekend? See the featured options below, or explore more events on the Huntsville Music Calendar.
John Berry in the Listening Room
On Saturday, August 3, 2024, GRAMMY-winning country artist John Berry will perform at the Princess Theatre Listening Room in Decatur, AL. Berry has recorded over 20 studio albums, including a Platinum and two Gold-certified records, and is renowned for his exceptional songwriting and unique voice. Known for hits like "Your Love Amazes Me," "Standing on the Edge of Goodbye," and "She's Taken A Shine," Berry's contributions to country music were honored this year with his induction into the CMA Hall of Fame. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available here.
Jam Band weekend at The Camp with Shane Davis Group
Jam Band weekend at The Camp continues with the Shane Davis Group on Saturday, August 3, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This family-friendly event features a lively performance that promises to be a highlight of the evening. Enjoy food and drink specials available all night, and stick around for more great music following their set. This free show offers a perfect way to spend a summer evening with family and friends. Don't miss out on this fantastic live music experience. For more details, visit their Facebook page.
Huntsville Blogs 📝
Click on the links to read Homely Huntsville’s recent blogs:
Top 5 Farm-to-Table Restaurants in Huntsville
In Huntsville, Alabama, a city famed for its space exploration history, the culinary scene is a vibrant testament to its dedication to fresh, locally sourced cuisine. Embracing the farm-to-table movement, Huntsville boasts various restaurants highlighting the region’s agricultural heritage through their menus. This guide will take you through some of the city’s finest farm-to-table establishments: Cotton Row Restaurant, Oak Tree Bistro, Farm Burger, CO/OP Community Table + Bar, and 1892 East Restaurant. Each offers a unique experience, showcasing the best of local flavors and ingredients.
Visiting Big Ed’s Pizzeria
When you’re half-starved as you clock out in Rocket City, what’s better than picking up a good pepperoni pizza to end the day? Nothing, in our opinion, and Big Ed’s delivers. This pizza joint has been around for more than 60 years.
While oldheads will fondly remember its former location on Memorial, Big Ed’s Pizza is now cozily tucked away on Pratt Avenue with an eye-catching, retro red building.
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