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It’s Friday, Huntsville! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum expansion, Fashion Week Alabama runway shows, and gold and silver surge + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Bigger stage for history: Huntsville’s U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum is expanding with a new state-of-the-art facility over twice the size, showcasing current exhibits plus 15 additional pieces stored off-site, opening in spring 2027 — get all the details.

New chapter for the club: Huntsville Country Club has consolidated ownership under Beth Boyer and plans a 9,500 square foot putting green, an 18 hole putting course, and a playable 19th hole later this year — get all the details.

New facility to expand access: Huntsville Hospital Health System received approval to build a $14 million outpatient center in Lawrence County that will bring care and diagnostics, though residents worry about lack of emergency services — read about services and concerns.

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.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Decorate a cozy tabletop fire bowl
• Join a free Village Green car meet
• Clear leaves to honor veterans’ graves
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Treasure hunt, upgraded: University Pickers packs 20,000 square feet of antiques, vintage finds, and locally made goodness into one wander-happy marketplace. Cruise the booths, stumble on something you didn’t know you needed, then refuel with coffee from the in-house café, the perfect excuse to linger and explore a little longer.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

👗 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:

• 3/6 In Sync: Musicality and Partnership Weekend @ Madison Ballroom Dance Studio, LLC – 5:00 PM
• 3/6 The Call of Cthulhu @ Annabella at Cedar Glen – 6:00 PM
• 3/6 Beatles vs. Stones @ Mars Music Hall – 7:30 PM
• 3/6 Monster Tiki Lounge @ Maggie Meyers Irish Pub – 8:00 PM
• 3/7 Laffs N Liquor Comedy and Karaoke @ Liquor Express and Craft Beer Store – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 J-Class Band @ Las Trojas Cantina Restaurant – 7:00 PM
• 3/8 Be Bolder: A Celebration of Women @ The Orion Amphitheater – 12:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Huntsville report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 82°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 35%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 69%

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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