🌱 $70k Grant For Parks And Rec. + BoE Interviews For Superintendent

Hello all. Joyce Nash here with your Saturday edition of the Huntsville Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 88 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. Huntsville Parks and Recreation has received a $70,000 grant that will fund the expansion of the city's Male Mentorship Program. The grant is being awarded by The National Recreation and Park Association, and Huntsville Parks and Recreation is one of only 20 grant winners. The Male Mentorship Program in Huntsville works with boys and young men between the ages of seven and 17 to learn skills and build social connections. The program is set to resume in August, and a city official said they will be able to double the number of young people the program serves. (WHNT)
2. The Huntsville City Schools Board of Education held public interviews for the three final candidates for the superintendent position on Thursday. In separate interviews, each candidate faced questions about teacher retention and transparency. Dr. Bren Elliott said she could collaborate with teachers and principals to create a successful work environment, while Interim Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton shared his experience as an administrator at a Tuscaloosa magnet school. Dr. Jermaine Dawson said he would prioritize listening to community concerns. The board is expected to vote on Jun. 13 for the next superintendent. (WAFF)
3. The Flip trade show is coming to the Von Braun Center on Saturday, Jun. 10 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, Jun. 11 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Attendees will be able to buy, sell, or trade memorabilia, collectibles, and more. The event site has the capacity for 300 tables, and VIP tickets are available to grant early access to the table area. Each day, the first 100 customers will receive a free pass to a Flip show. For more information, click here. (Von Braun Center)

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Today in Huntsville:

Saturday, June 10

• Fitness In The Park: Yoga At Big Spring Park East (9:00 AM)
• Drop In & CREATE Saturdays At Huntsville Museum Of Art (11:00 AM)
• Cigar Box Guitar Lessons At Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Spamalot is now playing at Theatre Huntsville! Click here to learn more or buy tickets. (Theatre Huntsville via Facebook)
• 2022 Alabama Tourism Economic Report revealed that Madison County is the second-most visited area in the state. Last year, Madison County saw 3.9 million visitors and $2.1 billion in economic impact from tourism. You can read the full report here. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
• Sign-ups are now open for the Brahan Spring Recreation Center Table Tennis Tournament. This event will take place on Saturday, Jun. 17 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To register, call 256-883-3710. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Joyce Nash

About me: Joyce is a freelance writer and poet whose work has appeared in the Hello Gloria newsletter and Nine Cloud Journal. Her background ranges from journalism to fitness instruction and spans the east coast to the West. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two cats.