🌱 Scam Targeting Utility Customers + After School Program Sign-Ups

Hello again, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Huntsville Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 87 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. Huntsville Utilities is alerting customers to a scam that is currently targeting the utility's customers. The agency says that the scam is based on a phone caller who tells customers that they can activate a discount by giving the caller their banking information. The agency is advising customers to hang up without revealing any personal information. To read more about the scam or how to access the status of your Huntsville Utilities account, click here. (WHNT)
2. Following recent reports of an alligator killing a family dog, the City of Huntsville is placing additional alligator warning signs in areas where the animals are known to be. New signs have been placed in the Hays Farm community due to a recent increase in alligator sightings. Huntsville Parks and Recreation Director James Gossett said that human-animal interactions will occur as the city grows into areas that were previously uninhabited, and he encourages residents to be aware of their surroundings. (Rocket City Now)
3. Registration for the Huntsville Parks and Recreation After-School Program will open on Monday, Jul. 10. The program is for students in grades 1-6 in Huntsville City Schools. Beginning on Aug. 7, the after-school program includes snacks, art, indoor and outdoor activities, homework time, and quiet time. Click here to learn more. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Today in Huntsville:

Saturday, July 8

• Rocket City Summer Music Fest At National Speleological Society (12:00 PM)
• Rocket City Plugg Fest At The Event Center At Roto-Rooter (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Miracle League of North Alabama will be at the South Huntsville Public Library on Jul. 13 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. to share how they make sports accessible to all with community donations and sponsorships. (Huntsville Madison County Public Library via Facebook)
• Huntsville Parks and Recreation will be hosting a free Boccia Clinic on Saturday, Jul. 22 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Email nigelas.walker@huntsvilleal.gov to sign up. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• There will be a free concert in Big Spring Park on Monday, Jul. 10 at 6:3o p.m.! Lana White & the Car Notes will be playing, along with the Soul Lit Band. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all soon for 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.