Huntsville Insider Info for November 9, 2006

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 November 9, 2006

• United Airlines just announced new nonstop service to Huntsville, Ala., daily from Denver beginning Feb. 14, and twice daily from Washington Dulles beginning April 9.
• Speaking of flying, you can check flight status, weather, and the latest airport news or click through to airlines servicing Huntsville International Airport at FlyHuntsville .
• Want to stay in touch? Skype is a little program for making free calls over the internet to anyone else who also has Skype. All calls from Skype to landlines and mobiles within the US and Canada are also free until the end of the year.
• North Alabama Christian Athletics is holding club volleyball tryouts for 12s and 13s on November 16th and 18th. For details, contact dvtaylor@gmail.com%20 Doug Taylor or visit and join http://groups.yahoo.com/group/huntsville-volleyball .
• As you're thinking about Thanksgiving this month, don't forget our servicemen and women overseas. Let's Say Thanks is a website that let's you send a free printed postcard to show your support and appreciation to the troops. It only takes a minute and would mean so much to someone in the Armed Forces.
• The Bubel/Aiken Foundation (yes, as in Clay Aiken!) and Youth Service America (YSA) are pleased to announce grants of up to $1,000 to support youth-led service projects in which youth with and without disabilities serve their communities together. Projects can address themes such as the ! environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community education, hunger, and literacy, and any issues youth identify as a community need. Deadline for application is November 30th.
• Just found out about a different kind of animal rescue here in Huntsville called Parrots-R-4ever Avian Rescue and Sanctuary (PARS). They are a No-Kill rescue shelter and sanctuary providing care, rehabilitation and adoption services for abused, abandoned, or unwanted exotic pet birds. For more information, call (256) 895-0465.

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