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Rise and shine, Huntsville!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: A plant science complex breaks ground, City Barbeque opens, and the Community Kite Festival + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Huntsville protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

New era for plant science: Huntsville Botanical Garden broke ground Feb. 24 on the INTUITIVE Plant Science Complex, replacing greenhouses and expanding native conservation and STEM learning, backed by donors and a lead INTUITIVE gift — get all the details.

Signature sauces and catering: City Barbeque has opened its first Alabama spot in South Huntsville after a Feb. 9 soft opening, serving slow-smoked meats and scratch-made sides, with plans to expand across the area — read the full story.

Short window for relief: Madison will host an amnesty day on March 4 for people with outstanding misdemeanor warrants, including traffic cases, aiming to ease court backlogs and potentially resolve more than 200 cases — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Score deals to support youth missions
• Experience Huntsville’s high-energy women’s celebration
• Sip, shop, and play Bunco
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

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🫶 We got your back

Upgrade wing night: When the group chat craves crunch, Seoul Good – Korean Fried Chicken delivers extra-crispy Korean-style wings in soy garlic, sweet spicy, or Sichuan mala. Add legit tenders and refreshing bingsu for the cool-down, and you’ve got a low-effort, high-reward weeknight win.

Your hair day backup: Classy Beauty Supply stocks a wall of wigs, braids, and everyday beauty basics that spare you frantic cross-town trips in Rocket City. Family-owned and genuinely helpful, they’ve got textures, tools, and the small add‑ons your routine depends on.

This week’s local swing: Craving a real round? The Ledges pairs a polished 18-hole layout with hole-by-hole flyovers online and focused tune-ups at the Ledges Golf Academy. Walk off with that yep, I needed this feeling… and maybe a slightly smug grin.

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📆 Our favorite events this week

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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:

• 3/2 Line Dancing Entertainment @ The Beer Hog – 6:00 PM
• 3/3 The Wood Brothers @ Mars Music Hall – 7:30 PM
• 3/5 John Delony @ Huntsville Levity Live – 7:00 PM
• 3/5 Otis Walker’s Blues Jam 2026 @ Tip Top Cafe – 8:00 PM
• 3/6 In Sync: Musicality and Partnership Weekend @ Madison Ballroom Dance Studio, LLC – 5:00 PM
• 3/7 Laffs N Liquor Comedy and Karaoke @ Liquor Express and Craft Beer Store – 6:00 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.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Huntsville report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 74°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 7%

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

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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