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Jean's Huntsville, AL Blog September 2006 Archive

By Jean Brandau, About.com Guide to Huntsville, AL

Huntsville Restaurant Health Scores for Sept. 18-22

Saturday September 30, 2006
This week's Health Dept. Restaurant Report is a little late because of some computer problems there. The restaurants and other eating places inspected in this latest report include: ... Read More

Harvest Herb Fair Promises to be Fragrantly Refreshing

Saturday September 30, 2006
Mark your calendar now for October 6 and 7. You won't want to miss the Herb Fair at The Huntsville Botanical Garden. The Huntsville Herb Society is hard ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Friday September 29, 2006
Here's some things I learned about Huntsville this week: (1) Know what's a native plant and what's not? Can you recognize evil privet and scary honeysuckle? Learn ... Read More

Huntsville This Week

Wednesday September 27, 2006
Here's what's going on around Huntsville this weekend: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk (Thurs.), Free Day at Huntsville Botanical Garden on Friday, races at Huntsville Dragway ... Read More

Dog of the Week: Tidy Cat

Wednesday September 27, 2006
This week Huntsville Animal Services is featuring "Tidy Cat" as their Dog of the Week. Tidy Cat is a rare find in the homeless animal world and you can find ... Read More

Cat of the Week: Brutus

Wednesday September 27, 2006
Friends of Ferals is highlighting "Brutus" as their Cat of the Week. Adorable red tabby, five-month old Brutus is a high energy Manx sweetie with striking large gold eyes and ... Read More

Big Spring Jam Photos

Tuesday September 26, 2006
Well, the weather messed up Big Spring Jam 2006--but there was still some sunny weather and some good times over the weekend. I managed to find some interesting things ... Read More

Theatre Randolph presents William Gibson’s "The Miracle Worker"

Monday September 25, 2006
"The Miracle Worker" is the story of Alabama’s own Helen Keller and her tutor, Annie Sullivan. Shows are Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 & 30 at 7:30 p.m. and ... Read More

Poll: What's Your Favorite Huntsville Event?

Sunday September 24, 2006
There's lots of full stuff to do in Huntsville every day of the year, but if you're like me, you have your favorites. Which of the following events is ... Read More

Trinity Irish Dance Company Performs at VBC Concert Hall

Friday September 22, 2006
Community Ballet Association is presenting Trinity Irish Dance Company on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 7:00 pm at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall. Trinity will be here for one performance ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Friday September 22, 2006
Here's some things I learned about Huntsville this week: (1)This is more morbid than fascinating: The number of people choosing cremation is rising in Alabama, but the state ... Read More

High-Tech Huntsville Headquarters and Call Center to Open in Late 2007

Thursday September 21, 2006
HUNTSVILLE – Governor Bob Riley announced today that Verizon Wireless, the wireless industry leader in customer loyalty and operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, will build a new, ... Read More

Meet Ms. Frizzle and Liz at Big Spring Jam

Wednesday September 20, 2006
You are invited to meet Ms. Frizzle and her class pet Liz the Lizard this weekend at the Big Spring Jam. Ms. Frizzle and Liz will be in and ... Read More

Dog of the Week: Two Bits

Wednesday September 20, 2006
This week Huntsville Animal Services is featuring "Two-Bit" as their Dog of the Week. Two-Bit is a 5 year-old sheepdog mix that has had a shave and a hair cut: ... Read More

How to Reduce Vet Costs of Spay/Neutering Pets

Wednesday September 20, 2006
We all love our pets, but vet bills can be overwhelming. I hope everyone is helping with the overpopulation of animals by having all their dogs and cats spay ... Read More

This Week in Huntsville

Wednesday September 20, 2006
If you go downtown Huntsville this weekend, you'll see that it's occupied by Big Spring Jam in the Park, but there's also other things going on this week, including: ... Read More

Looking For Haunted Houses

Wednesday September 20, 2006
I'd like to put up a list of the coolest places to go for Halloween. If your group or organization is getting together a cool haunt or a scary party, ... Read More

It's Finally Here: Big Spring Jam Weekend!

Tuesday September 19, 2006
Big Spring Jam is, without a doubt, the biggest weekend of the year in Huntsville...and all the fun starts this Friday and continues Saturday & Sunday. Tickets: Day Passes are $25, ... Read More

Madison Co. Restaurant Scores for Sept. 11-15

Monday September 18, 2006
In the latest Huntsville/Madison Co. Health Report, six restaurants failed to make a passing grade of 85. Some of the restaurants receiving a visit and inspection included: China ... Read More

NASA Teams Up with Japan, United Kingdom & Europe to Study the Sun

Monday September 18, 2006
To shed new light on the sun's magnetic field and how it impacts life on Earth, NASA is preparing major instrument components for launch this September on the Japan Aerospace ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Sunday September 17, 2006
Here's some things I learned about Huntsville this week: (1) The New York Times announced this week that they were selling its Broadcast Media Group, which includes nine network-affiliated ... Read More

Cat of the Week: Marshmallow

Sunday September 17, 2006
Friends of Ferals is highlighting "Marshmallow" as their Cat of the Week. Beautiful, silver tabby boy, Marshmallow, is a year old, medium-haired sweetie with striking large gold eyes. He has ... Read More

Programs & Discounts for Seniors

Friday September 15, 2006
Getting older has it's advantages: many stores and companies offer special discount to seniors. Here's some of the discounts and opportunities in the Huntsville/Madison County area. For more information ... Read More

Huntsville This Week

Thursday September 14, 2006
Here's what's going on in Huntsville this week: Oktoberfest, Theatre Huntsville presents "Noises Off," RIVERFEST in Decatur, NEACA Fall Craft Show, CONCERT: FROM THE TOP, Gospel Concert With Juanita ... Read More

Dog of the Week: Maisey

Wednesday September 13, 2006
This week Huntsville Animal Services is featuring "Maisey" as their Dog of the Week. Maisey is a doll baby puppy dog. She is a Beagle/Jack Russell Terrier Mix - but ... Read More

Huntsville Health Dept Report for Sept. 4-8

Tuesday September 12, 2006
In this week's report, the Huntsville/Madison Co. Health Dept. grades six restaurants with a failing grade of at least 85, while giving four a perfect 100. See which end ... Read More

Cat of the Week: Bella

Sunday September 10, 2006
Friends of Ferals is highlighting "Bella" as their Cat of the Week. Bella is a very sweet and beautiful medium haired silver tabby female cat. She appears to be ... Read More

Huntsville Restaurant Scores for Aug. 28-Sept. 1

Sunday September 10, 2006
Better late than never, I guess. Here's the Huntsville/Madison Co. Health Dept.'s report for week before last: August 28-September 1. Three restaurants failed to make a passing ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Thursday September 7, 2006
Here's what I learned in Huntsville this week: (1) Andy Kindler from the David Letterman Show is at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center this week experiencing Space ... Read More

Final Concert in the Park with Fireworks on 9/11

Thursday September 7, 2006
Concerts in the Park will feature The Fiddleworms and The Charlie Lyle Orchestra on Monday, September 11, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Big Spring International Park. This will be ... Read More

Huntsville This Week

Wednesday September 6, 2006
Here's some of the fun stuff going on in Huntsville this week: The Cornfield Maize in Brownsboro, Thursday Evening Concerts At The Library, ToY ShoP in concert at Burritt on ... Read More

Dog of the Week: Smuckers

Tuesday September 5, 2006
This week Huntsville Animal Services is featuring "Smuckers" as their Dog of the Week. Smuckers is a beautiful, soft, blonde cocker spaniel. He is approximately three years old. Smuckers ... Read More

Cat of the Week: Baby

Monday September 4, 2006
Friends of Ferals is highlighting "Baby" as their Cat of the Week. Black beauty, Baby, is a year old female shorthaired kitty, who is small for being full-grown. She ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Monday September 4, 2006
Here's what I learned this last week about Huntsville (1) Madison Girl Scout Troops 543 and 685 are collecting used ink cartridges and old cell phones to recycle ... Read More

Burritt Homes Tour Highlights The Ledges

Saturday September 2, 2006
The Burritt Museum Guild will host the fifth annual Burritt Museum Homes Tour on Saturday, September 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year, the tour moves off ... Read More

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