🌱 Space Camp Operations Center Opening + Community Center Renovations

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

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A thunderstorm in spots. High: 76 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. Today (May 19) at 10:00 a.m., the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new Space Camp Operations Center. The new state-of-the-art facility for Space Camp will serve as a central location for Space Camp programs and a new home for U.S. Cyber Camp. The public is welcome to attend the free ceremony; RSVP here. (WAAY)
2. Huntsville officials are pushing back the Raymond Jones Community Center renovations in John Hunt Park. Due to supply chain issues, renovations are being delayed, as officials are still awaiting the arrival of electrical components. The new community center will replace the former National Guard armory that closed in 2017, making the space look unrecognizable. New updates include a new roof, HVAC system, and windows. A majority of the center will be dedicated to a fitness area. (WAFF)
3. The Joe Davis Stadium has officially cut the ribbon. Mayor Tommy Battle joined city officials in declaring the 6,000-seat multi-use arena open. The inaugural Huntsville City FC home game will take place tonight, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. Click the link to view photos. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Family Campout In The Garden At Huntsville Botanical Garden (5:00 PM)
• Cody Jinks With Charles Wesley Godwin & Erin Viancourt At The Orion Amphitheater (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 2023 Alabama Theatre Summer Film series will kick off on Jun. 23. Catch showings of "Grease," "The Mummy," and "Sister Act." (Alabama Theatre via Instagram)
• A Limestone County woman was arrested for endangering two children by exposing them to meth and marijuana. She was charged with two counts of chemical endangerment of a child and was arrested by the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office and taken to the Limestone County Jail. According to reports, she knowingly and intentionally caused the children to be exposed. (WHNT News 19)
• Need something to do this weekend? Tonight, Downtown Huntsville is hosting a Food Truck Rally with 17 food trucks, six other vendors, and musical performances by Huntsville's In The Mood Big Swing Band. (Downtown Huntsville, Inc. via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— 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.