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Hi Huntsville, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Fashion Week Alabama runway shows, a modern Call of Cthulhu, and UAH’s 58-acre expansion plans + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Family-friendly fun in store: Spring Fest at West arrives March 14 with a free open house at the West Huntsville Recreation Center, offering games, inflatables, and activities for its first large community event — get all the details.
New leadership elevates golf experience: The Port of Huntsville selected Huntsville-based Komara Golf Management to run Sunset Landing Golf Course at HSV Airport. Upgrades are planned, including clubhouse renovations and a full-service bar and grill — see what’s planned for golfers.
Ambitious development taking shape: UAH has given its expansion plans a lift, buying 58 acres near MidCity to create a state-of-the-art mixed-use space, with support from Sen. Katie Britt and Rep. Dale Strong — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
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🫶 We got your back
Burger craving, solved: Shaggy’s Burgers And Tacos keeps it simple: juicy burgers, Tex-Mex favorites, and those ridiculously addictive mixed fries you swear you’ll share, then don’t. Thick shakes and ice-cold beer seal the midweek win, with griddled patties and zippy salsas doing the talking.
Lace up, Huntsville: Need a little glide this week? Roller Time Skate Center serves classic rink energy, smooth laps, and room for both wobbly ankles and show-offs. Bring the crew for an easy night, sneak in solo circuits, or book a birthday party when you’re feeling extra social.
Go rocket-gazing here: When midweek blahs hit, slip into the Saturn V hall and hands-on labs at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for a reset: a hit of awe, nostalgia, and pure nerd joy… enough to spice up Friday coffee talk.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Huntsville for grown ups
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👗 2026 Fashion Week Alabama Runway Shows @ Black Umbrella Studio | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Fashion Week Alabama is strutting into Black Umbrella Studio in Huntsville for Year 15, serving a mixer with a faith-meets-fashion nod, then a runway packed with emerging designers from Alabama, Tennessee, and beyond. Tickets are live, plus entertainment, vendor finds, and fewer sweatpants than 2020.
🛍 Annual Rummage Sale @ First Christian Church | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 AM – If your closets need a cleanse and your heart could use a good deed, swing by the annual rummage sale supporting the youth mission trip. Score gently used clothes, housewares, books, toys, and those glorious “why not” finds, all at neighborly prices.
🥞 48th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast @ Huntsville High School | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats pancakes with the neighbors, and Huntsville Kiwanis have been flipping them for 48 years, so you know the griddle is seasoned. Bring the crew, come hungry, and save a buck with $7 advance tickets, or stroll in for $8 at the door.
🎈 Community Kite Festival @ John Hunt Park | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Whether you still have a stunt kite in the garage or just enjoy watching other people untangle string, the Community Kite Festival is our annual proof that spring has finally arrived. Pack a picnic, bring the kids, and let the wind do the entertaining.
👭 Be Bolder: A Celebration of Women @ The Orion Amphitheater | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from the grind and roll into a pink-and-orange International Women’s Day bash celebrating women who get things done. Expect live sets, including Jazz McKenzie, sharp panels, food trucks, and women-owned vendors. Open to everyone, big on connection, short on boring speeches.
♻ Garden Clean-up @ Monte Sano State Park-Park Office | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Spring in the Japanese Garden means rolling up sleeves and reclaiming it from deer with refined palates, opinionated bamboo, and last fall’s leftovers. We’ll spray, chip, and safely burn, then play storage-box Tetris. Bring gloves, grit, and that neighborly patience we pretend is effortless.
🎼 Il Divo @ Von Braun Center | Sunday (3/8) at 7:00 PM – In the mood for real goosebumps? Il Divo brings skyscraper harmonies, big crescendos, and tux-level polish, the kind of set that makes power ballads feel monumental. Dress up, bring a handkerchief, and enjoy a proper date night with four voices, zero gimmicks.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Huntsville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 5%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 41%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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