🌱 Community Health Initiative Grants + Steve Trash Magic Camp

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 91 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. On Wednesday, 10 local nonprofit organizations received grants from the Community Health Initiative program through Huntsville Hospital. The grant awards for this year totaled $600,000 and will fund programs for primary health care, dental care, medication assistance, and mental health care. Community Health Initiative Chair Kerry Fehrenbach explained that grants to local organizations help provide access to medical care for children and families with low incomes. (WHNT)
2. Madison County Sheriff's Office and Madison County Police are investigating after a man was stabbed on Williams Circle on Wednesday evening. According to a spokesperson with MCSO, the stabbing incident involved a father and a son. Both were injured, but the father was stabbed several times. Both men were transported to Huntsville Hospital. (WAFF)
3. Popular Tennessee Valley magician Steve Trash has announced an upcoming Magic Camp in Huntsville for children between the ages of eight and 12. The camp will take place from Jul. 19 to Jul. 22 at Optimist Recreation Center. Campers will receive a magic kit, and the last day of camp will include a performance for parents to watch their children show off their new magic skills. Click here to learn more or sign up. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

Friday, June 16

• Community Cleanup Day At Kiwanis Soccer Park (8:00 AM)
• Happy Hour Specials At The Camp (4:00 PM)
• Food Truck & Trailer Rallies At Big Spring Park (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntsville Public Library has announced a new book club for teens that is led by teens at the Monrovia Public Library. The Overbooked book club will meet on the first and third Fridays of each month at 4:00 p.m. This month, members are reading and discussing Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. (Huntsville Madison County Public Library via Facebook)
• Independent Musical Productions will be performing Beauty and the Beast at Lee High School's Main Stage Theatre from Jun. 23-Jun. 25., Jun. 27-Jun. 30, and Jul. 1. Tickets are now available. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, the Huntsville Police Department has initiated a "Summer Slow Down" campaign. Throughout June and July, officers will be working with other local agencies for speed limit enforcement in Madison County. Click here to learn more. (Huntsville Police Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.