🌱 HPD Arson Investigation + Recovery Event + Polaris Career Fair

Hello, everybody! Joyce Nash here with your Friday edition of the Huntsville Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 85 Low: 60.

Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. The Huntsville Police Department is asking the public for help as it investigates a fire that occurred on Sep. 12 at the apartments on Rime Village Drive. Investigators suspect the fire may be possible arson, and they're asking anyone with information to call Investigator Jeremy Woods at 256-746-4136. The fire displaced several residents and injured two people, including a fire fighter. (WHNT)
2. There will be a recovery resource event called "Breaking Down Barriers" this Saturday, Sep. 23. This event will be held from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at R.O.S.S. Madison County Recovery Community Center and is designed to provide support and resources for people who are impacted by substance abuse disorder, including friends and loved ones. There will be free food, medical screenings, showers, Naloxone, and other resources available to attendees. (HuntsvilleAL.gov)
3. The Huntsville Career Center is set to host a career fair on Wednesday, Sep. 27 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This event is being held on behalf of Polaris, which has multiple open positions in all shifts. Available positions include Production Operators, Material Handlers, and Production Welders. Wages start at $18.28 per hour and may increase depending on experience. Job seekers can visit the company's website to apply early. (Alabama Department of Labor)

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Today in Huntsville:

Friday, September 22

• Fall Plant Sale At Huntsville Botanical Garden (8:00 AM)
• Back To The Felines At The Orion Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Crush Wine & Food Festival At Big Spring Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Huntsville has shared plans for Stadium Commons, a mixed-use development that is coming to Memorial Parkway. The plans include a hotel, space for restaurants and retail, and 200 loft-style housing units. Click here to learn more. (City of Huntsville, Alabama-Government via Facebook)
• Theatre Huntsville has announced that its upcoming production of "Alabama Story" will be postponed. The elevators at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment are currently inoperable, leaving some volunteers and patrons without access to the building. The box office will be contacting ticket holders. (Theatre Huntsville via Facebook)
• Library patrons can check out Calming Corners Sensory Kits from the Cavalry Hill Public Library. These kits include a variety of items for each of the senses and are designed to teach self-regulation through play. (Huntsville Madison County Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another 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.