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Huntsville Insider Info for September 29, 2005

September 29, 2005 Information & Tips on Huntsville

By , About.com Guide

There are a lot of things to learn about a city in order to live there successfully. Sometimes it takes years to find out some of the "secrets" and tricks to living a comfortable life in Huntsville. I share tips in every issue of my free weekly email newsletter to make your life easier.

If you know some good tips, please send them to me via huntsville.guide@about.com . I hope you find something useful to you here and feel more at home in Huntsville.

Tips for Week of September 29, 2005

  • This Friday & Saturday, Hurricane Katrina Evacuees recieve Free Admission to for an adorable one-hour children's show, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" presented by Independent Musical Productions. For more info or reservations and tickets call 859-2563 or email sstricklin@gwjre.com .
  • Chuck Williams founded Williams-Sonoma nearly a half century ago. Help celebrate Chuck's 90th birthday during a special Founder's Day weekend, October 1-2. The festivities include a full schedule of tastings and demonstrations of his favorite recipes and tools. They will also be serving Carrot Birthday Cake in Chuck's honor.
  • Baskin-Robbins is offering a 4 oz. ice cream cone for $1 on Tuesdays from 6 to 10 pm. Since 1945, Baskin Robbins has invented over 1,000 flavors of ice cream. Go to their website and vote for your favorite and enter their sweepstakes for the ultimate birthday present.
  • WANTED: Photos of this year's Big Spring Jam. Send them to me at [b]huntsville.guide@about.com .
  • My pet peeves: why do they have to cold caplets wrapped in foil & plastic and childproof caps on medicine bottles...especially when you're really sick and don't feel like struggling with them? (don't write...I know the reasons why...I'm just frustrated).
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