Jazz in the Park has returned to Jazz in the Park, Huntsville each Sunday in September to audiences of several thousand eager listeners. Our own Multicultural Affairs Officer Kenny Anderson has worked incredibly hard with partners throughout the community to make sure the event is fun for all.
Mrs. Battle and I have enjoyed sitting on the lawn of Big Spring Park East on Sunday evenings and listening to some wonderful, relaxing Jazz music. I especially like that you could talk to your neighbors, listen to the music, and not feel like you were interrupting anybody!
If you missed the first two Sunday’s performances, don’t worry – there are three more Jazz performances to go. Come out this Sunday and enjoy –
• Sept. 16, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., TAD of Jazz and Kim Scott
• Sept. 23, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Norris Jones and Brian Simpson
• Sept. 30, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Carmen Lundy and Theo Croker
September is also the month for our $10 pet adoption specials at Huntsville Animal Services. We’ve got affectionate dogs, cats and kittens available in need of loving homes. The $10 adoption package includes a rabies vaccination, city license, microchip, and spay or neuter surgery. Can’t beat that deal – and you’re helping to save the life of a shelter pet.
The Huntsville Animal Shelter is located at 4950 Triana Boulevard. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 256-883-3782, or visit HuntsvilleAL.gov/Animal for more information.
In other news, our business team recently participated in an economic development summit in the Shoals with the Chambers of Commerce from Athens, Huntsville and Decatur. We came together to talk about a unified, regional approach for our economic development strategy.
During the Summit, we heard from site selectors about their process, and we strategized about how we could tailor a group approach to attract the most desirable companies. Our goal is to ensure we continue to grow incrementally in a measured, smart way.
While Huntsville is currently at the top of an economic boom cycle, our focus should be on picking and choosing the industries we want in our communities; industries that will still be strong additions at the bottom of the cycle just as they are at the top. If we came away with a key strategy, that was it.
Our City team also met with the Army Community Relations group at Redstone Arsenal, and we talked about the importance of transportation planning for the 43,000 people working on Redstone Arsenal who commute in and out daily. We discussed the necessity and advantage of our strong, collaborative relationship between the City of Huntsville and the Arsenal. It’s been a strength to have processes in place to ensure we are all part of a thriving and well-functioning Team Redstone.