Jean's Huntsville, AL Blog

Huntsville is know for the Space & Rocket Center, Space Camp and the Saturn V and all other things connected with the future. Whenever Huntsville looks to the past, it's usually no further back than the Civil War. However, thanks to the Huntsville Botanical Garden, Huntsville is going way back...all the way back to prehistoric times when they bring the Dinosaur UpRoar, presented by TOC and Redstone Federal Credit Union, to the Garden from March 15th through July 15th 2008. This unique exhibit features over 20 life-sized dinosaur models in a display throughout the Garden. The exhibition consists of more than 30 pieces including real fossilized plants and bones, a 20 foot Astrodon, a 4 foot long Arthropleura (a giant centipede), a 30 foot long Parasaurolophus, and much more. Here's a sneak peek of some of the fascinating and child-made displays throughout the Garden.
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Huntsville has hundreds of beautiful, old homes in several historic neighborhoods. The Historic Lowry House at 1205 Kildare Street in Huntsville was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. In June 2006 it was restored and reopened for weddings, receptions and meetings. If you're looking for a unique place for your wedding, then you might want to take a look at this beautiful home. The house is open for a free tour Saturday, May 17th.
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Here's what I learned in Huntsville this week:

Huntsville residents have an opportunity to take Sports Safety Course. It's free (coupon code is: HUNTSVILLE2-5/2008) and available online. It is provided by the State of Alabama through a grant with Alabama State University and the National Center for Sports Safety. The goal is to decrease the number of injuries by helping youth and high school sporting events to become safer venues through emergency action planning. For more info, call (256) 564-8026. Read more...

This week in Huntsville looks to be filled with exciting options. Here's some you can choose from: Thursday Evening Concerts at The Library, Brass Band of Huntsville Concert, Theatre Huntsville: "I Hate Hamlet," 10th Annual U.S. 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale (Fort Payne), Huntsville Stars vs Carolina baseball games, Spring Concert At Three Caves, Lunch Concerts in the Park, Sara Evans Concert, Huntsville Speedway, Limestone County Sheriff's Rodeo (Athens), Florence Wagon Works Festival (Florence), Huntsville Dragway, Fern Festival and Sale, Tennessee Valley Vipers vs Florida Firecats, Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, Fishing Rodeo, Packhorse Librarian Day at Burritt, Hands-On Trucks, Spring Walking Tour, Rocket City Radio Controllers, Free Tour of Lowry House, Catfish Festival (Scottsboro), Alabama Music Hall of Fame: Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, Wildflower Saturday (Guntersville), Native American Intertribal Pow Wow (Woodville), Arts Alive Festival(Florence), plus much more. Details on the Events Calendar. Here's what's going on at the Von Braun Center this week.

On the weather map...A cold front will cross Alabama on Thursday sparking some soaking rains & a few thunderstorms through Thursday Night. Clouds will hang around though most of the weekend with a few rays of sun from time to time. Most of the weekend however should stay dry. There will be a small chance of a shower or two on Sunday...but certainly not enough to cancel your outdoor Sunday plans.

Now here's my official Tennessee Valley weekend forecast... Read more...

This week Huntsville Animal Services is featuring "Sweetie Pie" as their Dog of the Week. Sweetie Pie is a beautiful energetic little girl who was put up for adoption. She is about 2 months old. She loves all dogs and people, no matter what size they are. If you want a little dog whose personality is an A-plus, then Sweetie Pie is for you. Hurry to Huntsville Animal Services before someone else snaps her up!
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This week Huntsville Animal Services is featuring "Mint" as their Cat of the Week. “Mint” is a 10-month old brown tabby Maine coon mix female cat. Mint came in with a litter of kittens. She raised her kids and is now ready to be your special "kid." If you are looking for a sweet, little girl kitty, come check out Mint--she's in mint condition and just waiting for you to take her home.
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Here's a look at what's happening at the VBC this week and tickets that are currently on sale:

Thu - 5/15/2008 - AAA Faculty Dinner

Thu- 5/15/2008 - Drake St Graduation

Thu - 5/15/2008 - Heidi Knight School of Dance

Thu - 5/15/2008 - Olson Expos

Thu- 5/15/2008 - Theatre Huntsville - "I Hate Hamlet" Read more...

What's more American than a baseball game? Lucky for us, the Huntsville Stars are in town several times a week for some good entertainment for the whole family. Here's information on home games and promotions for each:

Stars vs. Carolina Mudcats Games -- May 15-19

Thursday, May 15 - 7:05 PM -
Thirsty Thursday & MDA's ALS Awareness Night
The Muscular Dystrophy Association will be on hand to provide information on ALS awareness. Proceeds from post-game Launch-a-Ball will also go towards funding for research to fight ALS. The Stars will also have dollar soft drink and beer specials through the 7th Inning. Presented by 106.1 FM WTAK. Read more...

In the latest Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept. report, four of the 72 places inspected grade of 85; while three had a perfect score of 100. Restaurants receiving a visit from inspectors included China Dragon, Cantina Laredo, El Camino Real, The Chocolate Crocodile, Meridian St. Cafe, Hildegard's, Kaleido Scoops, Taco Bell, Cafe N'Fusions, plus many more. Read the full report.
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