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All systems go: Huntsville’s first major music festival to launch in September
March 19, 2024
Get ready, Huntsville! The newest music festival to sweep the Southeast is coming to Huntsville this September. C3 Presents Festival Director Ted Heinig addresses an enthusiastic crowd at the March 19 HSV Quarterly Music Meetup at Mars Music Hall. C3 Presents will produce a large-scale, two-day music festival in John Hunt Park in September. Representatives from C3 Presents confirmed they are planning a two-day, multi-genre festival for John Hunt Park. The name [ more ]
Read MoreWhy Where Matters: Huntsville to host GeoResilience Summit on April 3
March 19, 2024
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and GEOHuntsville will co-host the GeoResilience Summit, “Why Where Matters,” on Wednesday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Jackson Center. The summit is an opportunity for participants to engage in discussions with experts from government, industry and academia about the impact of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) on national security and the explosion of technological innovations in Huntsville’s growing geospatial ecosystem. “In Huntsville, where the aerospace, [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville approves design contract for Big Spring Park expansion
March 14, 2024
As work nears completion on the new City Hall, leaders are making plans for the expansion of Big Spring Park. The current Administration Building on Fountain Circle will be demolished following the transition to the new City Hall and the building site will be added to the park. The City approved a contract with Bostick Landscape Architects to design the implementation of the site into the park. Mayor Tommy Battle said the [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host Quarterly Meetup March 19
March 13, 2024
Curious about what’s happening with Huntsville’s bustling music scene? Learn more about ongoing initiatives and upcoming events at the HSV Quarterly Music Meetup on Tuesday, March 19. Hosted at Mars Music Hall at the Von Braun Center from 6-8 p.m., this free event offers an opportunity for musicians and stakeholders to connect and collaborate. Concessions will be available for purchase. In addition to networking with peers and fellow music enthusiasts, attendees will [ more ]
Read MoreThird annual Eggstravaganza returns to John Hunt Park on March 23
March 11, 2024
Get your Easter baskets ready and hone your hunting skills as the third annual Eggstravaganza is returning to John Hunt Park. One of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s biggest annual events, the free community egg hunt for ages 12 and under is Saturday, March 23, from 9-11 a.m. Plenty of free parking is available at the Jaycee Community Building (2180 Airport Road SW) and the nearby Joe Davis Stadium site. In case of [ more ]
Read MoreYour Lucky Charm may be waiting at Huntsville Animal Services
March 7, 2024
If you’re searching for your lucky charm this March, look no further than the four-legged friends available for adoption at Huntsville Animal Services. During the month of March, Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for most adult dogs to encourage adoptions. “We believe the luckiest a dog can get is to find a good home,” said Animal Services Interim Director Virgie Graham. “We have dogs eager to be companions and more than [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council to offer public session on safe police interactions
March 6, 2024
What kind of experiences have you had with law enforcement? Each encounter, whether it is a traffic stop, car accident, or suspected criminal activity, can shape and define your level of trust in police. Huntsville Police (HPD) officers receive state-of-the-art training to ensure the public’s safety when they engage with the community they protect and serve. On Tuesday, March 12, the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) will host a meeting [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Beautification Board accepting nominations for 2024 awards
March 1, 2024
The City of Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit the entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Monday, April 8. Judging will take place after Memorial Day (May 27). New this year is an option to submit payment through PayPal. When nominations are submitted, users are taken to a page that contains a link to the Beautification Board’s PayPal account. Users [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation’s inaugural HerPower Walk set for March 16
March 1, 2024
Lace up your walking shoes and join Huntsville Parks & Recreation for the inaugural HerPower Walk on Saturday, March 16, from 9-11 a.m. in Big Spring Park. Men and women of all ages are invited to the event, which celebrates Women’s History Month with a free 3-mile walk. Food trucks will have concessions for purchase and gift bags will be provided while supplies last. The walk offers participants a chance to enjoy [ more ]
Read MoreRaymond W. Jones Community Center opens in John Hunt Park
February 29, 2024
John Hunt Park welcomed its newest facility with great fanfare following a ribbon-cutting and open house celebration at the Raymond W. Jones Community Center. Once home to the National Guard Armory, the City of Huntsville acquired the 14,000-square-foot building after it closed in 2017. At that time, Parks & Recreation was working on a master plan and build-out for John Hunt Park. They were also managing increased demand for senior programming, [ more ]
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