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Jean's Huntsville, AL Blog August 2007 Archive

By Jean Brandau, About.com Guide to Huntsville, AL since 1999

Labor Day Weekend Events

Thursday August 30, 2007
Don't miss out on all the fun this Labor Day Weekend. Choose from these activities: Northeast Alabama State Fair, races at Huntsville Speedway and Huntsville Raceway, Scarecrow Trail ... Read More

Dog Days Flea Market

Wednesday August 29, 2007
If you like treasure hunting, then you'll love checking out a flea market on the weekends. Dog Days Flea Market sits on over 100 acres on land on an ... Read More

Huntsville Restaurant Scores for August 20-24

Tuesday August 28, 2007
In the latest Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept. report, five restaurants failed to make a passing grade of 85 and while no one got a perfect score of 100, two eating ... Read More

Dog of the Week: Penny

Monday August 27, 2007
This week Greater Huntsville Humane Society is featuring "Penny" as their Dog of the Week. She is a labrador/boxer mix. Penny is copper in color. Penny came to the shelter with ... Read More

Cat of the Week: Tiger

Monday August 27, 2007
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society is highlighting "Tiger" as their Cat of the Week. No, it's not Tiger Woods, this is Tiger, the Orange and White Tabby Cat. Actually, he ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Friday August 24, 2007
Here's 10 things I learned in Huntsville this week: (1) Congratulations to Dr. Lewis McCurdy of Huntsville who was named Veterinarian of the Year by the American Veterinary ... Read More

Guntersville Museum & Cultural Center

Friday August 24, 2007
Here's a great place to visit that's close by and easily within driving distance of Huntsville. I was pleasantly surprised at the unique historic building and the professionalism of ... Read More

What's Happening In Huntsville?

Thursday August 23, 2007
If you're looking for something new to do or just want to see what's going on in Huntsville and the surrounding area this week, take a look in our events ... Read More

Dog of the Week: Ditto

Thursday August 23, 2007
This week Greater Huntsville Humane Society is featuring "Ditto" as their Dog of the Week. He is a Shepherd mix and is about 5 months old. Ditto is a ... Read More

Cat of the Week: Flycatcher

Thursday August 23, 2007
For Cats' Sake is highlighting "Flycatcher" as their Cat of the Week. This handsome brown and white tabby boy is ready to share his purrs and fun loving ways with ... Read More

Huntsville Restaurant Scores for August 13-17

Thursday August 23, 2007
In the latest Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept. report, eight restaurants failed to make a passing grade of 85, while one eating establishment got a perfect score of 100. Some ... Read More

Dissecting Cook's Natural Science Museum

Tuesday August 21, 2007
Walking in the doors of Cook's Natural Science Museum in Decatur was a big surprise for me. I always thought that the museum consisted of just a few bugs stuck ... Read More

"Playhouse Disney Live!" in Huntsville Saturday

Monday August 20, 2007
If you have little ones at home, then you won't want to miss this fun Disney show coming to Huntsville Saturday, September 1st for three performances at 12:00 pm, 3:00 ... Read More

2007 Kitchens For CASA Tour

Monday August 20, 2007
The 2007 Kitchens For CASA tour on August 26 from 1-5 pm includes six homes on Ripple Lane, Providence Point and Castel Pines Circle in Hampton Cove, Ledge View Drive ... Read More

2008 GHHS Calendar Photos

Sunday August 19, 2007
Here's some of the cute cats & dogs entered into the Greater Huntsville Humane Society's annual Hot Dogs & Cool Cats contest for inclusion in their 2008 Pet ... Read More

Wanted: Lots & Lots of Scarecrows...

Sunday August 19, 2007
It's that time of year again: The Huntsville Botanical Garden is looking for a few good scarecrows for the annual Scarecrow Trail, September through October 2007. Scarecrows need ... Read More

2007 SMDC Photos

Friday August 17, 2007
The 2007 Space & Missile Defense Conference celebrated 50 years of Space and Missile Defense. Highlights of the conference included speeches by General Kevin T. Campbell, SMDC/ARSTRAT, Ambassador Robert Joseph, ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Friday August 17, 2007
Here's some things I learned in Huntsville this week: (1) Bestselling author Carl Hiaasen will headline the Huntsville Library Foundation's 21st annual 'Vive le Livre--Long Live the Book' ... Read More

Dog of the Week: Jake

Thursday August 16, 2007
This week Greater Huntsville Humane Society is featuring "Jake" as their Dog of the Week. Jake is a male dalmation. He is about 3 years old. Jake is very large ... Read More

Cat of the Week: Garrison

Thursday August 16, 2007
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society is highlighting "Garrison" as their Cat of the Week. Garrison is a four year old male domestic short-hair cat. Garrison has a cataract in one ... Read More

What's Happening in Huntsville?

Wednesday August 15, 2007
There's a lot of things going on in Huntsville and North Alabama this weekend. Check out as many as you can: Thursday Evening Concerts at the Library, Main ... Read More

Toastmasters Helps Conquer Your Fear of Speaking

Wednesday August 15, 2007
The fear of public speaking is the #1 fear for most people. Some people are tackling this problem by meeting regularly with a group of people and learning how ... Read More

Huntsville Restaurant Scores August 6-10

Wednesday August 15, 2007
In this week's Huntsville/Madison Co. Health Dept. Report, 8 places failed to make a passing grade of 85, while 4 places got a perfect score of 100. Here are ... Read More

"Alabama Idol" Auditions Sunday, August 19th

Tuesday August 14, 2007
Alabama gets to boast that it's the place where "American Idols Are Born". That’s what crazed FOX fans of “American Idol” and Taylor Hicks saw 2 years ago. Alabama still ... Read More

2007 Alabama Idol - Byron Green

Monday August 13, 2007
On Ausgust 19, 2007, FOX-54 in Huntsville hosted auditions to find the 2007 Alabama Idol. After 76 contestants sang for the judges, Byron Green of Florence was named the winner. ... Read More

George Wallace Shooter To Be Released

Monday August 13, 2007
According to an article in the Mobile Press Register, Arthur Bremer, who shot Alabama Gov. George Wallace in 1972, is set to be released from a Maryland prison as early ... Read More

"Parrots of the Carribbean" Fly Into Madison

Monday August 13, 2007
Get ready for a tropical adventure! The Madison Rotary Club will host “Parrots of the Caribbean”, an outdoor evening of live island music, food, and libations Saturday, August 25th, ... Read More

A Summer Lights Celebration - August 18th

Sunday August 12, 2007
Huntsville, Al— On August 18, 2007, the American Cancer Society will celebrate its 3rd Annual A Summer Lights Celebration gala. The event will celebrate survivorship and honor the lives ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Friday August 10, 2007
Here's some things I learned in Huntsville this week: (1) Thanks to Lou for telling me about the YouTube Video of the Huntsville Fire Department singing their version ... Read More

Sunday Is Free Day At Botanical Garden

Friday August 10, 2007
One of the happiest places in Huntsville to visit is the Huntsville Botanical Garden. If you don't have a family membership, you should take advantage of the upcoming free ... Read More

Billy Bob Thornton in Concert August 17th

Thursday August 9, 2007
You might think of Billy Bob Thornton as an actor or as the ex-husband of Angelica Jolie, but he's also a musician with his own band. Academy Award© winner ... Read More

City Lights & Stars Concert: "A Prairie Home Companion’s" Andy Stein

Thursday August 9, 2007
Burritt on the Mountain-A Living Museum’s 2007 City Lights and Stars Concert Series continues Friday, August 17, at 7:30 p.m. The featured group for the evening is Andy Stein. ... Read More

Rock & Roll Legend Simon Kirke - August 18 Concert

Thursday August 9, 2007
Legendary Bad Company drummer and Grammy® Award winner Simon Kirke will perform at Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center on Saturday, August 18, 2007, in an acoustic concert featuring Larry Oakes, ... Read More

Dog of the Week: Roscoe

Wednesday August 8, 2007
This week Greater Huntsville Humane Society is featuring "Roscoe" as their Dog of the Week. Roscoe is a Llasa Apso. He is about 5 years old. He has short white ... Read More

What's Going On In Huntsville?

Wednesday August 8, 2007
School may have started, but there's still a lot going on in Huntsville. Here's some things you might want to check out in North Alabama: Ovation Arts: ... Read More

Cat of the Week: Kahula Dove

Wednesday August 8, 2007
For Cats' Sake is highlighting "Kahula Dove" as their Cat of the Week. Kahula Dove a.k.a. "K. D." is a small exotic tortoiseshell. K. D.'s gentle and inquistive eyes sparkle ... Read More

Huntsville Restaurant Scores for July 30-Aug. 3rd

Tuesday August 7, 2007
In the latest Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept. report, seven restaurants failed to make a passing grade of 85 (with one only getting a shameful 47!), while six eating places got ... Read More

“Menopause The Musical" Opens September 7th

Sunday August 5, 2007
Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center has announced that the international smash hit “Menopause The Musical ® - The Hilarious Celebration of Women and the Change ®” will be presented at ... Read More

Huntsville Gossip for August 2007

Saturday August 4, 2007
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editors Tom & Cathey Carney and reprinted from Old Huntsville Magazine. Here is the August 2007 column with all the gossip around town. ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Friday August 3, 2007
Here's some things I learned this week in Huntsville: (1) August 17th from 9 am to 5 pm at First Baptist Church at 600 Governors Drive, Christian Women’s ... Read More

Merrimack Hall Photo Tour

Thursday August 2, 2007
There's a fabulous new addition to Huntsville's fine arts scene. Alan and Debra Jenkins have remodeled the historic Merrimack Hall as a gift to the community. It's now ... Read More

Huntsville This Week

Wednesday August 1, 2007
There's a lot going on this first week in August here in Huntsville and north Alabama: Thursday Evening Concerts at the Library, Huntsville Community Chorus: " 42nd Street," ... Read More

Cats of the Week: Kittens, Kittens, Kittens!

Wednesday August 1, 2007
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society is highlighting "kittens" as their Cats of the Week. Kittens, Kittens and more kittens!! GHHS is finding itself in the same position that it finds ... Read More

Huntsville Restaurant Scores for July 23-27, 2007

Wednesday August 1, 2007
In this week's Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept.'s report, three restuarnats failed to make a passing grade of 85, while three other places made a perfect score of 100. Some ... Read More

Dog of the Week: Addie

Wednesday August 1, 2007
This week Greater Huntsville Humane Society is featuring "Addie" as their Dog of the Week. When Addie was turned in to the shelter, she was listed as a chihuahua/pug ... Read More

Huntsville Art Galleries

Wednesday August 1, 2007
There's nothing like a few hours in an art gallery for a great opportunity to stop and appreciate the beauty around us. Huntsville has many local artists and art ... Read More

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