🏠 Mother's Day Weekend

Hello, Huntsville Friends! As we embrace the second week of May, it’s time to prepare for Mother’s Day! Whether planning a scenic outing or a cozy day at home, Huntsville offers many lovely ways to celebrate the special women in our lives this weekend.

In today’s Homely Huntsville:

• 4 Weekend Events

• Weekend Weather

• Botanical Garden & Orion Amphitheater

• Huntsville News

• Huntsville History

• Huntsville Sports

• Huntsville Music

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Call 256-633-6332 for a $50 discount on your first recurring clean before the sale ends this Monday.

4 Weekend Events

Get set for an epic Mother's Day weekend! Serve up fun at a tennis bash, craft stunning bracelets, cruise classic cars, and groove at a music festival! Let's make it a celebration to remember! 🎾📿🚗🎶 Let's go! 🎉

National Tennis Month: Mom’s Play Tennis Too 🎾 

Youth Development Association Inc. is hosting an event for National Tennis Month and Mother's Day at Mae Jemison High School Sports Complex. Attendees can enjoy a cookout, win prizes, and enter a raffle. For just $2, raffle tickets provide a chance to win a gift basket featuring a private tennis lesson and a 30-minute massage from Rocket City Massage. Remember to mark May 11th on your calendar for this special occasion.

Mothers Day Bracelet Making/ Make and Take 📿

Create a beautiful bracelet this Mother's Day at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. This crafting session allows attendees to design jewelry with rose quartz, crystals, and sterling silver or gold accents. A variety of charms are available for early arrivals. The event, organized by Stephanie Weaver, is from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL. For more details, contact [email protected] or 256-698-3988.

Camp Amp Festival 👪🎉🎵🐶🍔

The 3rd Annual Camp to Amp Festival returns on Saturday, May 11, from 12 PM to 6 PM, across The Camp, MidCity District streets, and The Orion Amphitheater. This free, family-friendly event features four stages of live music and performing arts, an artists' and vintage market, and kids' activities. Guests will also enjoy a variety of food trucks at The Orion, restaurants, food specials throughout MidCity, and satellite bars. Exclusive Camp to Amp merchandise will be available as well. Mark your calendars for a day filled with fun and entertainment for all ages.

Classic Car Cruise-in and Market 🚗🍔🎨

The first-ever Classic Car Cruise-in and Market at University Pickers features an exciting lineup of classic cars, food trucks, craft booths, funky art, vintage treasures, and outdoor games. This vibrant event welcomes friends and family to enjoy a day of fun on Saturday, May 11th, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Bring the whole gang to 3405 Triana Boulevard Southwest in Huntsville, Alabama, with free admission for all attendees.

Weekend Weather ☀

This weekend's weather looks quite pleasant. On Saturday, expect partly sunny skies with a daytime high of 78°F and a light west-northwest wind around 10 mph. The night will cool to about 53°F with a gentle north-northwest breeze at 6 mph. Sunday will be slightly warmer with a high of 79°F under mostly cloudy skies, and winds will be lighter from the north-northwest at about 4 mph. The evening temperature will be around 58°F with a slight increase in cloud cover and a light east wind at 3 mph. There is a very low chance of rain throughout the weekend.

Sat 11 🌤

Day: 78° | 7% | WNW10 mph

Night: 53° | 7% | NNW6 mph

Sun 12 ⛅

Day: 79° | 6% | NNW4 mph

Night: 58° | 18% | E3 mph

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Huntsville Happening 👀

Click on the links to read about Homely Huntsville’s recent experiences in Huntsville:

Visiting The Orion Amphitheater

One of the newest and brightest stars in the Rocket City is by far The Orion Amphitheater. Built at an approximate cost of $41 million and opened with a Jake Owen concert on May 7, 2022, The Orion is not only one of the new premier venues in Huntsville but also the State of Alabama.

Visiting Botanical Garden

The Huntsville Botanical Garden, a verdant oasis spanning 112 acres, is a year-round sanctuary for nature lovers and garden enthusiasts. This Garden is not just a place to admire the beauty of nature but a living museum, an educational resource, and a conservation agent. Open year-round, it offers a unique blend of flora and fauna, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers, families, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Huntsville News 📝

$2.2 Billion Housing Development

A $2.2 billion development spanning 411 acres is planned at the intersection of Interstate 65 and 565, aiming to transform the area between Huntsville and Decatur near Mooresville. This ambitious project, a collaboration between Nashville's Rochford Realty & Construction Co., Land Innovations, and the family behind 1818 Farms, proposes over 3,500 residential units and 200,000 square feet of commercial space. Modeled on the community-focused Stephens Valley near Nashville, the development emphasizes sustainable growth and walkability, focusing on long-term community and environmental integrity.

New Loretta Sports Complex

Huntsville city officials recently inaugurated the Loretta Spencer Sports Complex, which they anticipate will enhance sports tourism by accommodating high school and potentially college-level soccer tournaments. The complex, featuring new artificial turf fields, a press box, and expanded parking, will also host lacrosse, rugby, and ultimate frisbee events. According to Mark Russell of the Huntsville Sports Commission, over 40 high school teams are expected this weekend, with the enhanced facilities also contributing significantly to local hotel and restaurant sectors.

Huntsville History 📔

May 10, 1940 - The Huntsville Times

“Authority has been given to the city park committee to spend approximately $8,500 within the next few days toward putting the new swimming pool in shape for use in the early part of June. The expenditure, which will include installing plumbing fixtures, buying sterilization equipment and erecting temporary bath houses and board walks, was approved by the city council last night at its regular meeting. The park committee already has engaged Huntsville High School's Coach, Milton Frank, to manage the pool this summer. With the "go ahead" signal given by the council, the park committee and others connected with the pool project, expect to open the swimming place around June 10.”

Courtesy of HMCPL Special Collections

Huntsville Sports 🏈

Let's discuss the recent developments in Huntsville sports over the last week and what we can look forward to!

Trash Pandas 🦝

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are 15-14 and in third place out of four in their division heading into the home series with the Mississippi Braves. They finished the series at the Birmingham Barons with three straight losses, split with two games with the Mississippi Braves, and won the first game at home last night against the Braves 7-1.

The Trash Pandas look to go on a winning streak at home this weekend. Watch a Trash Pandas game this weekend as they celebrate Scout Night tonight, Armed Forces Night Saturday, and Mother’s Day Sunday.

vs. Mississippi Braves

5/7 Win 4-3

5/8 Loss 4-6

5/9 Win 7-1

Upcoming Games

vs. Mississippi Braves 5/10 - 5/12

Huntsville City FC ⚽️

Huntsville City FC is 0-4-3 and last in the standings heading into tonight’s game at home against Toronto, who are 2-2-2. Go cheer on Huntsville City FC to their first victory this season tonight at Wicks Family Field at 7 PM.

@ Philadelphia Union II

5/5 Loss 0-2

Upcoming Games

5/10 vs. Toronto

5/18 vs. ATL UTD 2

5/26 @ Orlando

AHSAA State Soccer Championships

The 2024 AHSAA State Soccer Championships is a single-elimination tournament at Loretta Spencer Sports Complex at John Hunt.

Championships Friday
9:00 AM 5A Boys (F1) 4A Boys (F2)
11:30 AM 5A Girls (F1) 1A-3A Boys (F2)
02:00 PM 4A Girls (F1)  1A-3A Girls (F2)

Championships Saturday
9:00 AM 6A Boys (F1) 7A Girls (F2)
11:30 AM 6A Girls (F1) 7A Boys (F2)

Randolph High School Football Spring Game

Randolph High School plays Whitesburg Christian Academy tonight in their spring game at 6 PM at SportsMed Field (Randolph). Admission is free if you bring a canned food item.

Huntsville Music 🎵

Wondering what musical delights await you in Huntsville this weekend? See the featured options below, or explore more events on the Huntsville Music Calendar.

The Drive-In Mondays

On May 11th, join us at the Church Street Shoppe in Providence for a thrilling evening with the band Drive-In Mondays. From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, enjoy great food, drinks, and live music at 485 Providence Main St NW #101, Huntsville, AL. This event is organized by Artemis Music Productions. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 256-505-2399.

Bob Tobin & Tim Styles

Tim Styles and Bob Tobin are set to deliver an evening of unforgettable music at InnerSpace Brewing Company in Huntsville, Alabama. Styles, known for his performances at top venues like the Bluebird Cafe, teams up with Bob Tobin, a songwriter with three albums showcasing his talent. Join them for a free show on May 11, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, organized by Artemis Music Productions. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 256-505-2399.

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