🌱 Huntsville Closing COVID Clinic + Kids Summer Clothing Donations

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Couple of thunderstorms. High: 69 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. As the pandemic declines, Huntsville Hospital will be closing its COVID clinic. With COVID-19 hospitalizations down “dramatically,” Huntsville is set to close its Fever & Flu Clinic on Friday after testing more than 57,000 people there for the virus. The community offers many other testing and treatment options and urges anyone needing those services to contact their primary care physician. All Fever & Flu Clinic staff will be transferred to other jobs in the Huntsville Hospital Health System. (AL.com)
2. Huntsville Fire and Rescue (HFR) is recruiting! HFR will be accepting applications for new firefighters from Apr. 24 to Jun. 2 as an initiative to increase the number of firefighters in the department. In order to apply candidates must be at least 18 years old, have no felony convictions, and possess a high school diploma or GED. HFR will host two meet and greets for prospective candidates. The first event will be held on May 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fire Station #1. The second event will be May 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex. (WHNT News 19)
3. Christmas Charities Year Round (CCYR) is asking for kids' summer clothing donations. The nonprofit offers multiple services to improve the quality of life for those in need with no-cost programs and says kids' summer clothing is needed right now. Additionally, to raise funds for its noble cause, CCYR is hosting a VIP Independence Day Celebration fundraiser on Saturday, Jun. 24. The event is at Ditto Landing Pavilion from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and costs $30; VIP tickets include VIP parking, covered seating, dinner, optimal fireworks views, and more. (WHNT News 19)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Annual Derby Luncheon At HAAR (11:30 AM)
• Wine & Nine At X-Golf Huntsville (6:00 PM)
• Downtown Open (Mini Golf) At Courthouse Square (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Huntsville Police Department thanks the House of Hope and Restoration (HHR) for the provided lunch on Saturday! See photos from the luncheon event here. (Huntsville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars: The Panoply Arts Festival is on Apr. 30! See performances from artists Jackson Chase, Pat Jamar, Remy Neal, and more! Find the full list of artists here. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)
• Have you lost a pet in Huntsville? Huntsville Animal Services is reminding everyone of the proper procedures for finding your lost friend. View their tips for the best chance at recovery here. (Huntsville Animal Services via Instagram)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.