🌱 Huntsville Hosting Space Symposium + 'Clear The Shelters' Event

Hello, Huntsville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Humid; a strong p.m. t-storm. High: 83 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. This week, Huntsville is hosting the 26th annual Space and Missile Defense Symposium. This event is being held at the Von Braun Center and features over 250 exhibitors, including aerospace and defense companies from around the world. This event offers a glimpse into the advancements in space technology and missile defense, and you can find this year's full event agenda here. (WAAY)
2. Huntsville Animal Services is seeking to "Clear the Shelters" this month as part of a national adoption campaign. Adoption fees for most adult pets have been waived for the month of August, and adoptions include vaccinations, a microchip, spay or neuter surgery, and a city license. Adopted pets will also come with a bag of free dry pet food while supplies last. Click here to see all the pets available through Huntsville Animal Services. (HuntsvilleAL.gov)
3. A Huntsville native has signed to play football with the New England Patriots. Trey Flowers got his start at Columbia High School and went on to play college-level football in Arkansas. Flowers was drafted by the Patriots in 2015 and won two Super Bowls in four seasons with the team before signing with the Detroit Lions for three seasons. In 2022, he played for the Miami Dolphins, although he was placed on injured reserve in October. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

Wednesday, August 9

• Pollinator Garden Care At Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (7:00 AM)
• Music On The Patio Featuring Brandon Elder At Grimaldi's (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At The Open Bottle (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Huntsville Utilities is hiring for several positions, including Engineering Aide I, Journey Lineworker, and Utility Worker. Click here to learn more or apply. (Huntsville Housing Authority via Facebook)
• The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Experience is coming to the Von Braun Center on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Click here to find tickets. (Huntsville-Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• Huntsville Shakespeare will be performing a family-friendly version of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Huntsville Botanical Garden on Aug. 11 and Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. To find tickets or learn more, click here. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Social Security Seminar on August 10th and 15th at the Downtown Huntsville Library (August 10)
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You're all caught up 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.