🌱 Armed Forces Celebration Week + Tie-Dye In July + Legacy Park Event

Hi all. It's me, Joyce Nash, your host of the Huntsville Patch newsletter — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community.

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Mostly sunny. High: 91 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. On Tuesday, Mayor Tommy Battle signed a proclamation to declare this week as Armed Forces Celebration Week in Huntsville. There are several events throughout the week that aim to honor the U.S. military. Tomorrow, Thursday, Jun. 29, the AUSA's Iron Mike Golf Tournament will take place at the Links at Redstone at 8:30 a.m. From 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., there will be a U.S. Space and Rocket Center Biergarten event at the Davidson Center. Click here to see the full schedule of events. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
2. Huntsville Parks and Recreation announced an upcoming event called Tie-Dye in July. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Thursday, Jul. 6 at Brahan Spring Park Pavilion from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Participants should bring a white t-shirt or similar item to be tie-dyed. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
3. There will be a grand opening event for Legacy Park today, Jun. 28, from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The celebration will include ice cream, music, and free hot dogs. Attendees can check out the new playground, relax under the pavilions, or test out the National Fitness Campaign fitness court. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Today in Huntsville:

Tuesday, June 27

• Donny Cox At Melt (6:00 PM)
• June Chef Dinner Series At Amerigo-Huntsville (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntsville Museum of Art is challenging visitors to strike their best arabesque as part of the Fourth of July weekend Hare-arabesque Photo Challenge. Take your picture by the sculpture out front and tag the museum for a chance to win passes for free admission. (Huntsville Museum of Art via Facebook)
• There is a Firefly Garden Hike event coming up at the Huntsville Botanical Garden on Jul. 11. One-hour guided hikes will start at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The event will include lessons on the life cycle of a firefly and how to create a firefly habitat in your garden. Click here to learn more or register. (Huntsville Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• The Huntsville Madison County Public Library is now offering Google certification courses. These online courses are part of the library's Workforce Development Program. Click here to learn more or fill out an application. (Huntsville Madison County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.