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Make the holiday season a healthy one, take the ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ challenge
November 14, 2022
For many, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. However, the period between Thanksgiving and the new year can also be difficult for those trying to maintain healthy habits. Holiday parties, large family meals, and the general busyness of the season, often combine to put self-care on the back burner. Enter “Maintain, Don’t Gain,” the annual challenge sponsored by the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Hospital Health System. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit seeks feedback at community outreach meetings
November 10, 2022
Do you have an opinion on public transportation in Huntsville? If so, Huntsville Transit officials want to hear from you. Four community outreach meetings will be held Nov. 15-16 to solicit feedback from residents about Huntsville Transit’s challenges or successes. The meetings represent a final feedback opportunity as officials work toward an updated Transit Improvement Plan. Four meetings were held in September, at which riders expressed an interest in Sunday service, more [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville municipal offices closed for Veterans Day
November 9, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices, including Municipal Court, will close Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Garbage Collection: Residential service will not be affected. Animal Services: Closed Friday but will reopen Saturday. Public Transit: Orbit and Access routes will not run Friday. Saturday service will run as normal. Parks & Recreation: All facilities closed Friday but will reopen Saturday. Public Safety: Essential police and fire personnel will remain [ more ]
Read MoreWhy “Where” Matters – National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency conference in Huntsville
November 7, 2022
Mayor Tommy Battle is pleased to announce Huntsville will be the location for the first Geospatial Advantage Conference & Career Fair: Why Where Matters, hosted by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and GeoHuntsville on Nov. 29 at the Jackson Center in Cummings Research Park. “This conference is a significant event in Huntsville’s elevated profile as a major contributor in space, defense and technology-related industries,” said Mayor Battle. NGA is a federal agency [ more ]
Read MoreCourting Creativity: Huntsville’s first Fitness Court opens at John Hunt Park
November 6, 2022
The City of Huntsville and Arts Huntsville opened the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) Fitness Court® public art installation at John Hunt Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 10. The new Fitness Court installation features a cross-training exercise platform and artwork of world-renowned artist Keith Haring. “It’s fantastic to see artwork incorporated into our public projects across the city, Mayor Tommy Battle said. “It’s even more meaningful to see artistry wrapped into [ more ]
Read MoreNGA, GEOHuntsville to host Geospatial Advantage Conference and Career Fair
October 31, 2022
This news release was posted on behalf of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and GEOHuntsville. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and GEOHuntsville will co-host the Geospatial Advantage Conference and Career Fair in Huntsville, Ala. Nov. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. The conference will focus on “Why Where Matters” and will highlight speakers from government, the non-profit sector, academia and industry discussing the latest trends in defense and geospatial intelligence and career [ more ]
Read MoreOutdoor pickleball courts, other amenities coming to John Hunt Park Recreation Center
October 28, 2022
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with plans to build a new recreation center at John Hunt Park. During its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday night, the City Council voted to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with William M. Boehme & Associates for architectural and engineering services for the design of the planned John Hunt Park Recreation Center. The 53,000-square-foot center at 3035 Leeman Ferry Road will include [ more ]
Read More‘Witch’ way to the party? Parks & Rec hosting free Halloween events
October 27, 2022
Why celebrate the spookiest season of the year on just one night when you can have a ghoulishly good time for days? Huntsville Parks & Recreation is hosting seven no-cost, family-friendly events. From fall festivals to haunted halls, there will be free candy, while it lasts, at each location and a chance to show off those costumes. Thursday, Oct. 27 “Fall” into fun at Optimist Recreation Center, 703 Oakwood Ave. NE, Huntsville. From [ more ]
Read MorePut down roots in Huntsville at Mayor’s Tree Planting Day
October 24, 2022
Did you know autumn is the best time of year to plant trees in the South? Mayor Tommy Battle and the City of Huntsville’s Green Team are taking advantage of the cooler temps and sunny skies to plant 350 trees at John Hunt Park – and they need your help! Grow the City’s beautiful tree canopy by planting saplings during the Mayor’s Tree Planting Day from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, [ more ]
Read MoreEnjoy a ‘barking’ good time at Huntsville Animal Services’ Howl-o-ween Trunk or Treat
October 20, 2022
Huntsville Animal Services will unleash the fun at its first Howl-o-ween Trunk or Treat event from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 29. Come make the most of a weekend filled with Halloween festivities by taking a tour of decorated car trunks filled with sweet treats at the animal shelter. “We’ve got candy for your little humans and free giveaways to take home to your pets,” said Huntsville Animal Services Director Dr. Karen [ more ]
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