Events

Preparing for the 9th Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Friday, October 19th, 2012, 1:56pm

Preparing for the 9th Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

9th annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run features a record 6,000 participants!

Presented by Huntsville Hospital Foundation and Huntsville Track Club

The Liz Hurley Ribbon Run, benefiting the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation, unites our community as runners from across North Alabama and beyond rally together in the fight against breast cancer. Proceeds will be used to provide enhancements for mammography machines at the Huntsville Hospital Breast Center, and a digital breast mammography machine at the Breast Center’s new satellite location on the Madison Hospital campus.

What’s Happening Friday Evening, Oct. 19

Location: Valley Bend at Jones Farm Shopping Center (Carl T. Jones Dr.)

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Lite It Up Pink North Alabama

Submitted by Amanda Jarrett, Community Producer

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 9:54am

This October breast cancer awareness month is taking on a whole new meaning to me. A good friend, someone I've known since I was a child, is undergoing a double mastectomy as I type. She's young, in her mid-30's, further proof breast cancer doesn't play favorites.

She's the second friend I've watched battle breast cancer in the past five years.

In college I watched my friend and 5 p.m anchor, Liz, fight a very public battle. Little did I know, years later I'd watch her council hundreds of women fighting the same fight.

By purchasing a pink bulb, you are helping raise money for equipment needed to detect breast cancer.

But when you Lite It Up Pink, you are doing more than raising money. You are showing support to the women fighting breast cancer. You are helping remember those who lost the battle.

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Wednesday marks 10th anniversary of Talk Like a Pirate Day

Submitted by Amanda Jarrett, Community Producer

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012, 11:40am

Wednesday marks 10th anniversary of Talk Like a Pirate Day

September 19th is National Talk Like a Pirate Day. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the worldwide celebration.

People across the world don eye patches and bring along parrots (usually stuffed) to take part in the day.

But, what is National Talk Like a Pirate without the lingo?

Check out the basics so you won't be lost on Wednesday.

Ahoy! - Hello

Avast! - Stop and pay attention

Aye! - I agree

Aye aye! - I'll get right on that

Arrr! - Yes, I agree, My team is going to win. There are several times Arrr! is appropriate

If you are celebrating National Talk Like a Pirate Day, send us your pirate pictures to pix@waff.com.

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Veterinarians hold rabies clinic in Jackson Co.

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Thursday, July 19th, 2012, 6:16pm

Veterinarians hold rabies clinic in Jackson Co.

Veterinarians in Jackson County are making it a little easier for rural residents to get their pets' rabies shots.

Vets from Williams Animal Clinic in Scottsboro will conclude the clinic Friday, July 20.

The cost is $10 a pet.

The times and locations are:

7:30 to 8 a.m at Dutton City Hall
8:15 to 8:30 a.m. at Section School
8:45 to 9 a.m. at Corinth Church in the Macedonia community
9:30 to 9:45 a.m. at Langston City Hall

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Celebrating the 4th of July

Submitted by Larkin Grant, Community Manager & Blogger

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012, 12:21pm

For me the 4th of July is about one thing: FIREWORKS! Plain and simple. I mean, obluously it's about celebrating the birth of our nation. I am not in any way discounting that. I'm talking about the celebration part of the holiday.

And what better, more all American way is there to celebrate than with FIREWORKS?? They are pleasing to the eye (which is pleasing to the female demographic) and good and loud (pleasing to the male demographic) so everybody is happy. What more could you want?

But where to go see such a display in Huntsville this 4th?

There just so happen to be MANY places:

US Space and Rocket Center: $20 per car
Henagar Park: $2
Huntsville Stars: $8 (regular admission)
Dublin Park: Cost: Free
Goose Pond Colony: Free
Lake Guntersville: Free
Point Mallard Park: Free

But you be asking what should you do during the day before the fireworks? That is a lot of time...

Before you say "there's nothing to do..." (which is simply a ridicous notion) let me give you some options. If you still want to say, there is nothing to do, then I say you are just too picky. Because there really is plenlty to do. You just have to know where to look. And I've done all the heavy lifting for you! I've gathered all the events up and put them into a list.

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Holy Heat Wave Batman! 5 ways to keep you cool!

Submitted by Mark Deal

Friday, June 29th, 2012, 5:50pm

Holy Heat Wave Batman! 5 ways to keep you cool!

The next couple of days are looking brutal as we go through weekend. If you are not heading to the lake or the pool this weekend, your options in staying cool are limited. After all if you stay at home, eventually is going to get boring and the book you been meaning to finish will be finished...hopefully. I have some other options to beat the heat.

1. Time to break out Rock Band! You remember that game right? You slap the bass, have your buddy plays lead guitar, your roommate who is always mad at you beating on the drums, and find someone comfortable enough to sing in front of the rest of the group. With a huge library of songs to play from the game or download, this game will last for hours. Depending on the songs that are played, this could be a family fun affair! You could even have theme parties where everyone has to dress like a rocker or the decade. Let your imagination run wild on this.