🌱 Harris Home Heroes Fundraising Campaign + One HPD Officer Injured

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Huntsville Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. Since its establishment in 1954, the Harris Home for Children has been dedicated to providing care and support to children in North Alabama and beyond. To reach out to the growing community, the organization is reintroducing itself and seeking community support through the Harris Home Heroes fundraising campaign. Despite facing financial challenges during the pandemic, the nonprofit continues to offer a range of residential foster programs, including crisis services and an independent living program, with the goal of assisting young individuals in their transition to independent living and preventing homelessness after leaving foster care. (WHNT)
2. During a traffic stop on Rime Village Drive, a Huntsville Police officer was injured on Sunday evening following an altercation. The officer was taken to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver involved in the incident has not been located. (WHNT)
3. On May 19, Huntsville City FC is scheduled to play its inaugural game at Joe Davis Stadium against Crown Legacy FC. Although they have yet to win a game this season, the team is optimistic that playing at Joe Davis Stadium will have a positive impact on their performance. The field at the stadium will be named Wicks Family Field as a recognition of the family's longstanding contributions to the city and their dedication to promoting sports in the region. (WAFF)

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Today in and around Huntsville:

• Dine For A Cause At Phil Sandoval's (4:00 PM)
• Ladies Night: Half Off Drinks & Desserts At Nick's Ristorante (5:00 PM)
• Trivia At Urban Cookhouse (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The first Camp Pickle is set to open in Huntsville next year. The chain will combine pickleball, food, and drink into one venue, similar to places like Top Golf. The Huntsville location will be the first of what is planned for many Camp Pickle locations. (East Idaho News)
• Discover Huntsville's diverse range of venues, including hidden gems nestled underground! Take a look at this curated list of speakeasies and caves, offering unique experiences for exploration in and around the area. (Huntsville.org)
• In case you missed it, join the Huntsville Botanic Garden on May 27 as they release butterflies into the Purdy Butterfly House. This public event not only provides an opportunity to learn about these beautiful creatures but also allows participants to contribute to the restoration of the butterfly population by taking part in their release. (Facebook Events)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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.