09/12/05 Shaver's Bookstore Top 10 Bestsellers
If you love to read and you want to see what the Top 10 list of best-selling books are at Shaver's Bookstore--here's the current list. Browse through these books of local and regional interest.
09/11/05 Profile: John Shaver
We've all heard of Shaver's Bookstore on Whitesburg Drive. John Shaver is the man with all the local and regional books, all the tickets for local fundraisers, and a friendly face that knows all his customer's tastes and interests in books.
09/10/05 Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride
One of the largest annual events to take place in the Shoals area is the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride. It estimated that between 90,000 and 150,000 riders take part each year. The ride begins in Chattanooga, TN and ends in Waterloo, AL. The ride is always on the 3rd Saturday of September.
09/06/05 Soaring in Huntsville
Read about my experience with the Huntsville Soaring Club as I climb into a plane with no engine and leave my life into the hands of Rand Baldwin and his magnificent flying machine.
09/07/05 Alabama Katrina Resources
There's been a lot of new coverage about Hurricane Katrina. You might be confused now about what's what and how you can help. Here's a summary of some important links.
09/01/05 Coon Dog Cemetery
It's Labor Day Weekend...and in Alabama, that means paying homage to your coon dog! This Saturday in Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard, near Tuscumbia, the Coon Dog will be honored.
08/31/05 "Healing Power of Pets" Fundraiser
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society and Friends of Ferals are proudly hosting a benefit evening with Dr. Marty Becker, America's best-loved doctor for family pets.
08/30/05 September Spotlight on The Shoals
Columnist Susann Elsass reports on all the activities going on in The Shoals. In fact she says, "September is the Shoals is so full of activity I hardly know where to start. I can tell I'm going to be peddling as fast as I can to make it to all the activities that look promising."
08/29/05 September's River City Review
Columnist Edith Hobbs shares all the news and happenings in Decatur. September brings the Raking Horse Championship, Riverfest BBQ Cook-Off, a new animal shelter, Hartselle's Depot Days, a new art exhibit at Carnegie Visual Arts Center, and much more.
08/28/05 "An Evening With Donald Trump"
You don't have to be a contestant on "The Apprentice" to get a chance to meet The Donald. September 24, 2005, the residents of Florence will welcome super-star real estate developer Donald J. Trump to the Shoals.
08/25/05 Harris Hill Farm Showcased
The Women's Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art and the Alabama Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) are joining together to present the Harris Hill Farm as the 2005 Designer Showhouse. It will be open to the public Saturday, September 10 through Sunday, September 25.
08/20/05 Review: "Alabama's Canyons"
Charles Seifried and Jim Felder have combined their talents and love for Bankhead National Forest to give us a superb look at one of nature's masterpieces and unspoiled--in places--wonders.
08/16/05 Fun in the Cornfield Maize
With 14 acres of corn planted and the new mind-boggling design now created, the Summerlin/Blakely families are bringing the "MAIZE craze" back to ALABAMA for the 5th year.
08/15/05 Honoring Elvis: Matt Cordell
To me, Elvis was the greatest singer who ever lived. He died 28 years ago on August 16, 1977. Thanks to Elvis Tribute Artists like Matt Cordell, we can still hear that great music in live concerts. Matt took first place in the "National Tribute to the King" Competition in 2004 in Kansas City.
09/4/05 Native American Gathering--Oka Kapassa
On September 9th and 10th a very special Native American Gathering will take place in Tuscumbia's Spring Park. The gathering is a "coming home" for a number of the Native American Tribes who were forcibly removed from their homes in the South East United States. The event is known as Oka Kapassa -Return to Coldwater.
08/13/05 Book Review: Garden Cookbook
At last, a 272-page, first cookbook by the Huntsville Botanical Garden Guild packed with their best recipes, beautiful photos of the garden, and helpful cooking and baking hints scattered throughout.
08/11/05 Photos: W.C. Handy Music Festival
Susann Elsass, our columnist from The Shoals, shares with you her pictures from the annual W.C. Handy Music Festival. Music, art, entertainment, a parade, great food--all were a part of this festive event.
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