🌱 2026 AI & Excel: Smarter Data Analysis and Reporting and 11 more events

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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 71.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• 2026 AI & Excel: Smarter Data Analysis and Reporting
  Huntsville Madison County Chamber Huntsville/Madison County Chamber
  10:00 am

Friday August 7

• Tissues & Tears: Books on the Ground
  Academy for Academics & Arts Huntsville, AL 35801
  8:00 am
• PBIS Kickoff
  Roger B Chaffee Elementary School 7900 Whittier Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35802, USA
  8:00 am
• Ribbon Cutting: Advance Auto Parts →
  Huntsville Madison County Chamber 225 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
  11:00 am
• PTA Back to School Bash
  Roger B Chaffee Elementary School Huntsville, AL 35802
  5:30 pm

Saturday August 8

• Cruise-In Hosted by Classic Cruiserz →
  Downtown Scottsboro Mural, 413 S Broad St, Scottsboro
  2:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Pre-K Staggered Start
  Huntsville City Huntsville, AL 35810
• 2026 Leaders in Space & Missile Defense Luncheon
  Huntsville Madison County Chamber Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville
  11:30 am
• HREGI Ribbon Cutting: Bryan Construction
  Huntsville Madison County Chamber 225 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
  3:30 pm
• Madison City Council Meeting →
  City of Madison Calendar, 100 Hughes Rd, Madison
  6:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Ribbon Cutting: Madison Park Apartments
  Huntsville Madison County Chamber Parking available by the front office before the gates.
  10:00 am
• BOE Work Session
  Huntsville City 2601 N Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA
  4:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier Part Time in Owens Cross Roads. Apply here.
• Saia posted a job opening for PT Dockworker - Huntsville, AL in Huntsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gurley here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Huntsville

• Huntsville schools make room for growth with building upgrades (al.com)
• Iconic Huntsville location now new home for food, drink, music, more (al.com)
• The power of Parks & Recreation on display in Huntsville Huntsville celebrates Park and Recreation Month 2026 (huntsvilleal.gov)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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