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Huntsville, how’s November treating you? Heading to the second half of the month, the city is buzzing with seasonal charm and holiday excitement! From local events to community updates, here’s what’s happening this weekend.

In today’s Homely Huntsville:

• 4 Weekend Events

• Weekend Weather

• Huntsville News

• Huntsville Real Estate

• Huntsville Business

• Huntsville Flights

• Huntsville Sports

• Huntsville Music

• Huntsville History

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4 Weekend Events 📅

Here are four things to do this weekend!

Holiday on Gates 🎅🏼❄️

Stroll through beautifully decorated stalls showcasing handcrafted gifts, unique artwork, cozy winter goods, and delicious treats—all created by talented artists from our community!

• Date: November 16, 2024

• Time: 04:00 pm - 09:00 pm

• Location: Constitution Hall Park, 109 Gates Ave

Galaxy of Lights Walking Nights 🌌✨

Step into the naturally delightful world adorned with twinkling lights, where the nostalgic scent of hot cocoa lingers!

• Date: November 16, 2024

• Time: 04:30 pm to 09:30 pm

• Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley 🎭🎄

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine.

• Date: November 16, 2024

• Time: 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

• Location: Von Braun Center Playhouse 700 Monroe Street Southwest

Girl Scout Art Museum Day 👧🏼🎨

Through this event, Girl Scouts can learn about the elements of art—color, line, shape, and texture—while developing their artistic vision!

• Date: November 16, 2024

• Time: 10:00 a.m - 03:00 p.m

• Location: Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St SW

Weekend Weather ☀️

You can look at our detailed forecast here.

Saturday, November 16

Day: Mainly sunny skies with a refreshing high of 67°F. Winds remain light and variable. Humidity at 66%. UV Index 3/11. Sunrise at 6:21 am, Sunset at 4:40 pm.

Night: Clear skies with a few passing clouds, cooling to a low of around 44°F. Light and variable winds. Humidity rises to 92%. UV Index 0/11. Moonrise at 5:09 pm, Moonset at 7:21 am.

Sunday, November 17

Day: A pleasant mix of clouds and sunshine with a high of 71°F. Winds are light and variable. Humidity at 65%. UV Index 3/11. Sunrise at 6:22 am, Sunset at 4:39 pm.

Night: A few clouds will linger in the night sky, and the low will be near 50°F. The winds will be light and variable. Humidity climbs to 90%. UV Index 0/11. Moonrise at 6:05 pm, Moonset at 8:33 am.

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Huntsville News 📝

Read the top news stories this week in Huntsville

Huntsville GIS adds web app to locate veteran graves

An app created by the city’s GIS department now allows people to locate any veterans interred at the Maple Hill Cemetery.

City hires contractor to dismantle former City Hall building

The 240-day contract is $1,243,000. The project's first 2-3 months will focus on environmental abatement inside the building.

Madison County Courthouse may be approaching its final days

According to a report, Madison County plans to replace the 1960s-era courthouse in downtown Huntsville.

Huntsville Real Estate 🏡

Magnificent, freshly remodeled, terrific cul de sac lot with three bedrooms and two baths, upgrades. This pretty brick home worth $389,900, a .66 acre lot features beautiful zoysia sod and irrigation, a chef's kitchen, an excellent open floor plan, and a smart home with all the amenities technology can offer.

Huntsville Business 🏢

New businesses coming to Huntsville and other local business news

Huntsville finalizes agreements for Mill Creek redevelopment project

The City of Huntsville is moving forward on the Mill Creek redevelopment project, formally accepting a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Atlanta-based Small Sliders plans to target Huntsville

Smalls Sliders launched its first restaurant in 2019, offering a straightforward menu of burger sliders, grilled cheese, fries, shakes, and the Biggie Smalls double-meat slider.

Dragon Bao is coming to Rocket City

The new restaurant concept will offer authentic handmade Chinese Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao).

Huntsville Flights ✈️

Here are some of the most affordable flights departing from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) this week:

• Huntsville to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): Nonstop flight departing priced at $118.

• Huntsville to Orlando International Airport (MCO): Flights cost approximately $87.

• Huntsville to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL): Flights start at approximately $229.

Huntsville Sports 🏈

Recent developments in Huntsville sports and what to anticipate

Huntsville Havoc

With a loss against Knoxville, Huntsville Havoc moved to 5-3-0. The team will next face Pensacola today, November 15, at 7:00 p.m. CST at Roto-Rooter Ice Plex at Propst Arena

vs. Knoxville

The Huntsville Havoc fell short in a close 2-1 battle against the Knoxville Ice Bears at Propst Arena. Despite outshooting the Ice Bears 41-29, the Havoc couldn't break through Stephen Mundinger’s 40-save performance.

Upcoming Games

11/15 vs. Pensacola

11/16 vs. Pensacola

11/22 vs. Roanoke

Huntsville Area High School Playoffs Round 1

CLASS 7A

• Auburn 63, Bob Jones 27

• Central-Phenix City 70, James Clemens 14

• Opelika 43, Florence 7

CLASS 6A

• Oxford 42, Buckhorn 0

• Hartselle 64, Minor 7

• Fort Payne 24, Pell City 23

• Homewood 31, Athens 24

• Parker 35, Cullman 0

• Muscle Shoals 52, Mortimer Jordan 7

CLASS 5A

• Moody 49, Arab 7

• Wenonah 30, Russellville 28 (OT)

• Scottsboro 49, Jacksonville 14

• Ramsay 47, Ardmore 0

• Corner 49, Lawrence County 35

• Fairview 15, Carver-Birmingham 12

• Leeds 35, Guntersville 28

CLASS 4A

• Cherokee County 48, Westminster Christian 13

• Central-Florence 70, Hamilton 13

• Brooks 38, Dora 7

• Good Hope 42, Hatton 12

• Anniston 40, Randolph 12

• West Morgan 45, Fayette County 0

• Madison Academy 28, Hokes Bluff 7

CLASS 3A

• Lauderdale County 24, Vinemont 0

• Gordo 41, Rogers 13

• Winfield 44, Colbert County 14

• Sylvania 27, Weaver 9

• Mars Hill Bible 69, Midfield 40

• Geraldine 60, Locust Fork 13

CLASS 2A

• Southeastern-Blount 47, Red Bay 0

• Susan Moore 34, Decatur Heritage 27

• Pisgah 50, Aliceville 28

• Falkville 16, Lexington 6

CLASS 1A

• Berry 54, Addison 38

• Lynn 35, Cherokee 0

Homely Huntsville Player of the Week 12

Homely Huntsville Player of the Week

Week 11: Josh Williams, Madison Academy: Williams racked up 168 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries, leading the Mustangs to a 21-17 victory over Westminster Christian.

Check out the previous winner in last Friday’s newsletter: 🏠 MidCity Holiday Market 

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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.

Jekyll & Hyde 🎶🎫

This is a show about an evocative tale of two men and two women, both women in love with the same man and unaware of his dark secret.

• Date: November 16-17, 2024

• Location: Mainstage Theatre at Lee High School, 2500 Meridian St N Huntsville

• Organizer: Independent Musical Productions

• Phone: 2564157469

Huntsville History 📔

The Huntsville Times- November 15, 1948

Center-"The Friendly Theatre" Tuesday -1 Day Only! In Person On Stage-Lash Larue-America's No. 1 Action Star-See The Man In Black. Rip Roaring Stage Show-Western Style-See the man with the Whip! Radio and Screen Personalities-Music-Comedy-Action. On The Screen-Lash Larue In "Pioneer Justice" -Stage Show Starts: 4:00, 5:40, 7:30, 9:00.

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