Huntsville Job Hunting
Friday December 31, 2004
Thinking of starting the New Year off right with a new job? Check out my hints to make it successful! Job hunting tips for searching for the perfect ... Read More
Clay House Museum in Madison
Thursday December 30, 2004
Robin Brewer, author of "Noritake China: Identification Made Easy" has opened a museum dedicated to Noritake and filled with her personal collection.
Huntsville Tidbits
Thursday December 30, 2004
Here are some little tidbits about Huntsville I discovered this week: (1) In the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra's newsletter last night, along with holiday wishes, they offered a free pair ... Read More
New Year's Weekend Holiday Events
Thursday December 30, 2004
This holiday weekend activities include several New Year's Eve celebrations and parties including the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra concert, skating party, Southern Adventures family fun, and parties at restaurants and nightclubs. ... Read More
Huntsville Museum of Art Showcases Hollywood
Thursday December 30, 2004
If the glamour of Hollywood sends chills down your spine, then you don't want to miss the national premiere of "Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen"--an exhibit straight ... Read More
New Year's Eve Parties & Celebrations
Thursday December 30, 2004
Celebrating New Year's Eve with a big party is a Huntsville tradition. If you'd like to go out on the town to celebrate New Year's Eve, here are some places ... Read More
Let's Get Moving, Huntsville!
Thursday December 30, 2004
Alabama is one of the fattest states in the country. Join me and the rest of Huntsville as we embark on a new fitness emphasis to get into shape and ... Read More
Alabama's Most Popular Baby Names
Thursday December 30, 2004
According to the Alabama Center for Health Statistics, out of 59,256 live births in the state of Alabama in 2003, these were the most popular names for little boy and ... Read More
Cat of the Week: Beauty
Thursday December 30, 2004
Friends of Ferals is featuring Beauty this week for the Cat of the Week looking for a permanent home. Beauty is part Siamese, very loving, adores attention, playful and ... Read More
Broadway Theatre League Presents "Cirque Dreams"
Thursday December 30, 2004
The Broadway Theatre League brings in “CIRQUE DREAMS”, a circus fantasy of strength, spectacle and wonder, that will play at Huntsville’s Von Braun Center Concert Hall January 7-9 for ... Read More
Huntsville Restaurant Scores
Thursday December 30, 2004
The latest Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept. inspections included Wild Flour Bistro, The American Legion, Cazadores Mexican Restaurant, Burritt on the Mountain, Huntsville Marriott, Sheaton Hotel, Hopper's Bar & Grill, Westside ... Read More
Space Shuttle External Fuel Tank Update
Wednesday December 29, 2004
NASA - The External Tank that will help launch Space Shuttle Discovery on its Return to Flight mission is expected to roll out Thursday afternoon, Dec. 30, from NASA's Michoud ... Read More
Huntsville Makes Headlines
Wednesday December 29, 2004
Over the years, Huntsville has been in newspapers and magazines making headlines for all to read. Thanks to the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce, we share a few of them with ... Read More
Huntsville 101--Tips, Secrets, Tricks
Tuesday December 28, 2004
I've been collecting little secrets, tips and hints for making life in Huntsville more comfortable for everyone. I usually include a few tips in my weekly newsletter. I've collected these ... Read More
Dating in Huntsville: Finding That Special Someone
Sunday December 26, 2004
Dating in Huntsville has become more difficult for some. Here you'll find resources for simplifying your dating choices and finding the person of your dreams in Huntsville.
Caterers, Florists, and Rental Companies
Sunday December 26, 2004
If you have a wedding in your future, the following information on caterers, cakes, flowers and rental companies in Huntsville may be of help to you.
Fayetteville Gets Snow
Sunday December 26, 2004
Snow is rare in the South...so when it comes, everyone takes advantage of the situation and tries to enjoy it for as long as they can. A few years ... Read More
Top 10 North Alabama Tourist Attractions
Saturday December 25, 2004
Whether you are new to Huntsville or a long time resident looking for ways to entertain your out-of-town guests, you'll find my Top 10 Picks of places to explore and ... Read More
Santa's Village in Downtown Huntsville
Thursday December 23, 2004
The houses from the 1900's Constitution Village are transformed each Christmas season into a unique elf populated village under the direction of Santa & Mrs. Claus. It is reminiscent of ... Read More
Driving Distances & Times From Huntsville
Thursday December 23, 2004
If you'll be traveling this holiday season, you might want to check these stats. I've provided you with the driving distance and the driving times to some places only ... Read More
Pets Line Up to See Santa
Thursday December 23, 2004
PetSmart Jones Valley helped Friends of Ferals raise money for their organization recently when the store held "Pet Photographs with Santa." Over 100 people showed up with their 4-legged family ... Read More
Cinder is Cat Looking for a Home
Thursday December 23, 2004
Friends of Ferals is part of the Greater Huntsville Humane Society and provides foster homes for homeless and abandoned cats. Cinder is a sweet and friendly big tabby cat ... Read More
Huntsville Tidbits & Musings...
Wednesday December 22, 2004
Happy Holidays from About Huntsville! May your holidays be blessed with kindness, love, hope, harmony & peace. In the meantime, here are some "finds" and things I ... Read More
Christmas Weekend Events
Wednesday December 22, 2004
With the holiday getting closer and out-of-town guests arriving, you might want to know where you can take them for extra entertainment. Don't forget the Huntsville Botanical Garden's "Galaxy ... Read More
Link to the About Huntsville Site
Wednesday December 22, 2004
If you'd like to add a RSS feed of the About Huntsville top headlines to your business or personal web site, here's instructions. There are also four options for ... Read More
SPACE STATION VISIBLE OVER MOST OF U.S. DURING HOLIDAYS
Tuesday December 21, 2004
Santa will have company in the sky over most of the
United States this holiday season. The International Space
Station will be visible in Huntsville starting Dec. 26th. It ... Read More
Recruiting for Alabama State Defense Force
Tuesday December 21, 2004
Have you thought of supporting your country by joining the Alabama State Defense Force? Here's information you need to know about the 1st Infantry Brigade at Balch National Guard ... Read More
Huntsville/Madison Co. Health Report
Monday December 20, 2004
This week the Huntsville/Madison County Health Department report focuses on the following eating places: Gibson's Bar-B-Q, Fudgey Nut, Rosie's Mexican Cantina, Nikko Japanese Restaurant, Ryan's Family Steakhouse, Great Panda, ... Read More
Recipe for Snow Cream
Monday December 20, 2004
Just in case we get a White Christmas, you'll need this recipe for snow cream--one of my rare and favorite food memories of childhood. It doesn't snow often in ... Read More
"Galaxy of Lights" is Open Thru New Year's Eve
Monday December 20, 2004
Now in it's 8th year, the Huntsville Botanical Garden's Galaxy of Lights is a family treat and tradition, and the biggest holiday attraction in North Alabama!
New this year, an outrageous ... Read More
Huntsville Gift Ideas
Monday December 20, 2004
If you're running out of ideas for unique and different gifts for special people on your gift list this holiday, take a look at some of the special things you ... Read More
Email Santa!
Monday December 20, 2004
It's not too late to send Santa that email! He'll answer you immediately...and still have time to pack his sleigh with presents from your wish list!
NASA SCIENTISTS LINK GREENHOUSE GASES TO INSECTS AND TREES
Saturday December 18, 2004
Insect control and tree planting could greatly affect
Earth's greenhouse gases, according to NASA scientists.
Greenhouse gasses are in Earth's atmosphere and warm the
planet.
The scientists presented their ... Read More
NASA AWARDS ENGINEERING & SCIENCE CONTRACT
Friday December 17, 2004
A five-year contract to support engineering and science at NASA's
Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston, has been awarded to Sverdrup
Technology Inc., doing business as Jacobs Sverdrup. ... Read More
"Word on the Street" Christian Musical
Friday December 17, 2004
"Word on the Street" is a free contemporary Christian musical about Mary, Joseph, and God's gift of grace and faith. It's being presented by Trinity United Methodist Church on ... Read More
Life-Size Nativity Set Adorns Huntsville
Thursday December 16, 2004
In 1996, Otto and Diane Freudenberger began a project for Christmas that has grown and grown over the years to become one of the most spectacular sights in Huntsville during ... Read More
Huntsville Tidbits...
Thursday December 16, 2004
Here are some interesting things I learned in and about Huntsville this week: (1) You can donate a calling card to help keep service members in touch with their ... Read More
This Weekend in Huntsville
Thursday December 16, 2004
Another exciting, full-filled Holiday weekend in Huntsville: Galaxy of Lights, Santa's Village, THE LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE, "The Monument" at Flying Monkey Arts, Pet Photos with SANTA, Winter Solstice Festival ... Read More
Huntsville's 2004 Christmas Parade
Thursday December 16, 2004
Everyone loves a parade...and the annual WAAY-TV Channel 31 Christmas Parade in Huntsville is no exception. With 129 entries, clubs and organizations throughout Huntsville were equally represented. Just look ... Read More
NASA HELPS VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS TOUCH THE SUN
Wednesday December 15, 2004
A new book, "Touch the Sun," allows blind and visually impaired students to experience images of the sun and solar activity by feeling transparent raised textures bonded to the pictures.
The ... Read More
Cat of the Week: Makayla
Tuesday December 14, 2004
Friends of Ferals is a nonprofit group that provides temporary foster homes for abandoned and homeless cats until they can find a "forever" family. Sweet Makayla was found abandoned ... Read More
Huntsville Restaurants Inspected
Tuesday December 14, 2004
The Madison County/Huntsville Health Department inspected the following eating places in their latest report: Panda Chinese Restaurant, Grand Buffet, Gazebo Restaurant, Beauregard's, Popeye's Fried Chicken, La Alameda Mexican Restaurant, ... Read More
Top Gifts for Auburn Fans
Saturday December 11, 2004
Auburn Tiger fans are some of the most loyal fans in college football. Here are my top choices for gifts for that "tiger" in your life.
Special Gifts for Crimson Tide Fans
Saturday December 11, 2004
Got an Alabama fan on your Christmas list? Here I share with you some unique gifts meant to please them.
This Weekend in Huntsville
Friday December 10, 2004
You can enjoy a lot of holiday activities this weekend: Face2FaceImprov's Christmas Show, Fantasy Playhouse: "A Christmas Carol", Santa¹s Village, "THE NUTCRACKER" , Rocket City Marathon, BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, ... Read More
NASA'S TOP INNOVATIONS' PUBLICATION AVAILABLE
Friday December 10, 2004
Spinoff 2004, NASA's premiere publication featuring the
latest agency innovations transferred to the commercial
market, is available online and in hard copy.
Finding ways to apply cutting-edge technologies to life here
on Earth is ... Read More
Shopping: Limestone Flea Market
Thursday December 9, 2004
Limestone Flea Market claims to be Alabama's largest indoor flea market. It is open Saturdays & Sundays, year round, from 9 to 5 p.m. regardless of weather conditions. Check out ... Read More
Mooresville: A Town of Charm & History
Thursday December 9, 2004
Visiting Mooresville is like stepping back in time to a peaceful, less hectic way of living. In fact, Mooresville, with its tree-shaded streets, white picket fences and absence of sidewalks, ... Read More
Ditto Landing's Parade of Lights
Tuesday December 7, 2004
On the second Saturday in December, Ditto Landing displays a Christmas event that hundreds of local residents have come to love. The night starts off with a splendid fireworks ... Read More
Huntsville/Madison Co. Health Dept. Scores
Monday December 6, 2004
This week the Health Dept. inspected the following businesses: Starbucks, The Confectionery Shop, Covington's Downtowne, Old Hickory Pit Barbeque, Steak Out, Wings To Go, Taste of De Islands, China ... Read More
NASA's Return to Flight
Monday December 6, 2004
MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, HUNTSVILLE--The Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group will hold its next public meeting at 8:00 a.m. EST, Thursday, Dec. 16, at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center ... Read More
Red Hat Clubs Run to Madison Store
Monday December 6, 2004
As the phenomena of Red Hat Clubs races through Madison County, one woman has turned her passion into a unique business. Janice Turner's Red Hot Treasures in Madison is ... Read More
The Spirit of Christmas Past
Monday December 6, 2004
Saturday, Dec. 11th, four houses on Franklin Street will throw open their doors to the public during the annual "Host of Christmas Past" Homes Tour which benefits the Weeden House ... Read More
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Monday December 6, 2004
Beth Bradley tells the audience at the opening of Grissom High School's "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" that, "The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world!" ... Read More
Book Review: Scenic North Alabama
Monday December 6, 2004
This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever seen. Robert Schuffert shows a real love for Northern Alabama and has discovered many hidden and lost treasures of ... Read More
Huntsville Holiday Gift Guide to Museum Shops
Monday December 6, 2004
Part of the fun of the holidays is finding that perfect gift. If you're tired of shopping at the malls, outlet stores, and catalogs, try some of these different ideas ... Read More
The Land Trust Needs Volunteers
Sunday December 5, 2004
HUNTSVILLE – The Land Trust’s Trail Care Crew needs help in completing the new Wade Mountain Trail extension on Saturday, December 11, at 9 am. “Our popular Wade Mountain ... Read More
Ten Commandments for Christmas
Saturday December 4, 2004
Amid all the hussle and bussle of Christmas shopping, parties, cards, visitors, etc., we sometimes lose not only the spirit of Christmas but the most important parts. Let these ... Read More
Panoply® Choreography Competition Applications Now Available
Saturday December 4, 2004
Huntsville, AL – Applications are now available for the 2005 Panoply Arts Festival Choreography Competition. Entry deadline is February 14, 2005.
The competition will be held Friday and Saturday, April 22 ... Read More
Huntsville Weekend Calendar
Friday December 3, 2004
This weekend and next are two of the busiest times of the year in Huntsville. This week enjoy Santa's Village, the Galaxy of Lights at the Botanical Garden, Fantasy Playhouse's ... Read More
Huntsville Tidbits
Thursday December 2, 2004
Here's some new things I learned this week in Huntsville: (1) CBS news reported on one of the fastest growing scams today: Keep a watch out ... Read More