🌱 Space Command Fight Continues + STEM Program For Teachers

Hello all. It's me, Joyce Nash, your host of the Huntsville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 88 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. U.S. Representatives from Alabama have submitted a draft bill to the House that would block funding for construction at the temporary Space Command Headquarters, currently located in Colorado Springs. The bill has bipartisan support from state lawmakers who are seeking to restrict any growth or modernizing of facilities at the Colorado Springs site until the secretary of the Air Force decides on the permanent location for Space Command Headquarters. Previously, the Trump administration decided to locate the headquarters in Huntsville, however, recent reports indicate that the move may not take place under the Biden administration due to Alabama's abortion ban. (WAFF)
2. The Huntsville Botanical Garden is launching a new program called Cultivate for STEM teachers in grades K-6. This program gives teachers hands-on training and increased confidence to incorporate STEM into their lessons. Attendees will receive two continuing education units, STEM resources, and a curriculum to take home. Registration is now open, and educators are encouraged to apply for a scholarship for a 90 percent discount. (Huntsville Business Journal)
3. An officer with the Huntsville Police Department has been charged with driving under the influence. D’Marius Howard, who has been with HPD since February 2020, was arrested on May 27 in Opelika. He has since been placed on administrative duty, and an HPD spokesperson confirmed that his gun and badge were taken away. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Summer Reading Kickoff Party At North Huntsville Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Bikes & Brews At Straight To Ale (6:00 PM)
• First Friday With The Zooks At Rocket Republic Downtown (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Thursday evenings, the Madison Public Library is hosting the MAD Summer Movie Spectacular! There will be weekly screenings of popular movies from the past. On Jun. 8, the library will be showing The Empire Strikes Back. (Huntsville Madison County Public Library via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, the City of Huntsville has honored local resident and community advocate Opal Meek with the naming of the new Meek Greenway. The Meek Greenway is 1.65 miles and connects Alabama A&M's campus with Sparkman Drive. (The City of Huntsville, Alabama - Goverment via Facebook)
• Huntsville Parks and Recreation is counting down the days until its first-ever Day for Dads festival! This free event is set to take place on Saturday, Jun. 10 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Butler Green, Campus 805. There will be live music, food trucks, giveaways, games, and vendors. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.