🌱 JROTC Fundraiser Controversy + Beer and Wine Festival

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• JROTC fundraiser controversy in Lacey's Springs
• Beer and Wine Festival
• 25 cent book sale

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• Saturday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 78 Low: 49.
• Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 77 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. A JROTC fundraising event in Lacey’s Spring has residents concerned with the location. JROTC member Austin Hutchen hosted a hayride on his father’s land, but his father’s status as a registered sex offender has drawn negative attention to the event. Hutchen is the hayride driver, and says his father was not involved at all. He has planned another hayride fundraiser next week, when his father plans to be away. (WAFF)
2. The Beer & Wine Festival will be back at Toyota Field TODAY! You can buy general admission tickets today, and you’ll get three hours of unlimited beer, wine and spirits. Designated drivers get in for $10 and get unlimited soda and water, and no minors will be admitted. (WZDX)
3. The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library will still be hosting their 25 cent book sale today for the general public at the downtown location! The same sale will happen next weekend at the Monrovia location and members will receive access the Friday ahead of the event. (WHNT News 19)

Today and tomorrow in Huntsville:

• Cross Country at Randolph (8:00 AM)
• Downtown Huntsville Library 25 Cent Book Sale (9:00 AM)
• Seeds to Sprouts | Pumpkins Galore! - Huntsville Botanical Garden (10:00 AM)
• 2022 CRP 60th Anniversary Family Fun Day (11:00 AM)
• Beer and Wine Festival at Toyota Field (1:00 PM)
• Huntsville Police Halloween Party - Huntsville Police Department (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The deadline to submit qualifications to design the lighting at Apollo Park is coming up on Oct. 30! (Details)
• The Downtown Open putt putt fun is in place now, and you can play through Oct. 30! (Details)
• The Huntsville Botanical Garden Natural Fall Wreath Class will be on Nov. 5. (Details)
• Greater Huntsville Humane Society will receive 10% of the proceeds from your orders at Taco Mama at Clift Farms on Monday from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. if you show the graphic you can find here.

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you next week for another update.

— Amy Young

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