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Hammers game proceeds to go to the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund

Hammers game proceeds to go to the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund

The Hammers will be on the road to take on the Steelhawks @Lehigh Valley, Pa this Saturday. You can see all the action of the Hammers Saturday night on Ustream at 6:00pm!

On Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the first ever Alabama Hammers breast cancer awareness game as the Hammers return home. The foot-ball players will be sporting a new look, pink jerseys! The special game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off to fans after the game. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation. The Hammers also have a special “Fight on Hammer” pink T shirt with proceeds also going to Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation.

Additionally, the first 500 fans who bring an item for breast cancer patients to the game - such as scarves, socks, hats, Kleenex, etc.  will receive a miniature pink football compliments of Huntsville Mercedes Benz and the Hammers

Enjoying the outdoors

Enjoying the outdoors

Many people got out and enjoyed Big Spring Park this week. If you see beautiful scenery where you are, you can email a photo to pix@waff.com.

Healthy Huntsville news conference with Tommy Battle

Healthy Huntsville news conference with Tommy Battle

 

In the spirit of Healthy Huntsville, Mayor Tommy Battle and his department will head out on a 1-mile walk in downtown Huntsville today, March 27, at 4:30 p.m.  Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early wearing good walking shoes!

Prior to the City’s “Department Head Walk,” Mayor Battle and the Parks & Recreation department will hold a brief News Conference to present the new Healthy Huntsville downtown walking routes.

The department has created a new map for citizens showing 1, 2, 3, and 5 mile routes, and they have painted arrows on the sidewalks to help walkers find their way

See you this afternoon, March 27, at 4:30 p.m., Big Spring Park East, Church Street, by the “red bicycle” in front of the YMCA.

Source: City of Huntsville

 

PREP SCHEDULE: Fort Payne will take on Grissom

PREP SCHEDULE: Fort Payne will take on Grissom

PREP SCHEDULE: Fort Payne will take on Grissom
Times-Journal
The Fort Payne High School boys and girls basketball teams will play host to a non-area doubleheader against Grissom on Saturday, with action starting a little earlier than normal. The girls will play at about 5:15 p.m., followed by the boys. kAmp 8 ..... Read More

Huntsville High student to play in Under Armour game

Huntsville High student to play in Under Armour game

A Huntsville High football player will be starting in the Under Armour All American game.

Grant Hill will play left guard for the Black Team. His number is 64.

The game will be televised on ESPN at 4:00 p.m. Friday.

Alabama Sports Writers Association 2012 All-State football team

Alabama Sports Writers Association 2012 All-State football team

Alabama Sports Writers Association 2012 All-State football team
Anniston Star
Quarterback: Kendrick Doss, Florence, Jr.; Cameron Echols-Luper, Auburn, Sr.; Nick Mullens, Spain Park, Sr.; Connor Short, Hoover, Sr.; Jason Smith, McGill-Toolen, Sr. Running Back: Calen Campbell, Hoover, Sr.; Deonte Moore, Huntsville, Sr.; Josh ...

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After Thanksgiving events

After Thanksgiving events

Burning off Those Thanksgiving Calories

 

The holiday season can be the hardest time for people to maintain healthy diets.  For those who want to indulge that Thanksgiving feast without feeling too bad about it, there are events all over Huntsville to help take off those Turkey Day pounds. Check with the websites for each individual event for more information.

 

Skating in the Park

Sponsored by the Huntsville Museum of Art

Where: Big Spring Park, Directly behind the Huntsville Museum of Art

When: November 21, 2012 – January 5, 2013

Monday -- Thursday:  noon to 10 p.m.

Friday: noon to 12 a.m.

$10 per person skating fee

$3 skate rental fee

$8 per person for groups of 15 or more

For more information visit: http://www.hsvmuseum.org/

 

19th Annual 5K Turkey Trot Run