🌱 Citywide Boot Camp Returns + Huntsville Christmas Parade Sign-Ups

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Joyce Nash, your host of the Huntsville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 85 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. As the temperature outside begins to cool off, it's time to head outdoors for the return of Citywide Boot Camps. These free workouts are led by instructors from Burn Boot Camp. The first workout will take place today, Sep. 9, at Hayes Farm. The farm has a full day of fitness activities scheduled, including a community fun run and bike ride that will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Citywide Boot Camp will begin at 9:15 a.m., then afterward, attendees can browse vendors, food trucks, and more. Upcoming Citywide Boot Camps will take place on the first Saturdays of October, November, and December. (WAAY)
2. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle recently announced that the theme for the upcoming ninth annual Huntsville Christmas Parade will be "Christmas Through the Decades." This event is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 5 with the parade set to start near the post office on Clinton Avenue at 6:00 p.m. The parade will include over 80 floats, exhibits, and marching bands with elements that recall holiday traditions from years past. Registration for the parade is open through Oct. 13. (Rocket City Now)
3. Do you have a favorite Huntsville restaurant? Event Magazine and the Huntsville Business Journal want to hear about it! Voting is now open for the Best of Huntsville 2023 awards, and categories cover arts, entertainment, businesses, and food and drinks. Voting will remain open until Sep. 30, and winners will be included in both publications. (Huntsville Business Journal)

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Today in Huntsville:

Saturday, September 9

• Intro To 3D Printing At Sanctuary Huntsville (10:00 AM)
• Huntsville High School Band 1st Annual Car Show At Milton Frank Stadium (4:00 PM)
• Turnip & Joletta's Family Game Night At Shenanigans Comedy Theatre (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Next year, Huntsville is set to host the Toyota Series Fishing Championship. This event will take place on Nov. 7-9, 2024 at Wheeler Lake. Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon described Ditto Landing at the lake as, "the heart of bass fishing," and said the commission is excited to welcome competitors to the Huntsville area. (Rocket City Now)
• The Huntsville Police Department is hiring Public Safety Dispatchers. Click here to learn more about the position and apply. (Huntsville Police Department via Facebook)
• Huntsville Music Month continues with plenty of opportunities this weekend to hear live music. The VBC Playhouse will be hosting Jim Parker's Songwriters Series, and on Sunday, Sep. 10, Brian Simpson will headline Jazz in the Park. Click the link for more information. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.