🌱 New Library Holds Lockers + 3rd Base Grill Closing for Good

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you can read about these stories and more:

• VFW Shootout Hunger Event
• New library holds lockers
• 3rd Base Grill closing doors for good

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and not as warm. High: 70 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. 3rd Base Grill in Huntsville is closing down for good on October 13 due to constant staffing shortages. They are unsure of the closing time that day, as it will be dependent on staffing and product availability. (WZDX)
2. Today, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VWF) Post 2702 in Huntsville will be hosting a Shootout Hunger event at the Bullet and Barrel Indoor Shooting Range. Any funds collected at the event will go to the North Alabama Food Bank. Whether or not you plan to participate, you can also bring canned food donations! (WAAY)
3. The Mark Russell Recreation Center in Owens Cross Roads is the new home to a set of library holds lockers. Library card holders with the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library System can choose what they need online and then choose the lockers as their pickup spot. If all goes well, we could see more locker locations around the area soon! (WAAY)
4. The Huntsville Environmental Sustainability Committee is looking for public input on long-term environmental sustainability in the area. There will be a public meeting on October 11 and a survey will be launched after the meeting to gather more input. (Patch Press Release Desk)

Today in Huntsville:

• Grissom vs. Athens - Volleyball (All Day)
• Pure Barre Ribbon Cutting - Madison Chamber of Commerce (8:30 AM)
• Friends of the Library Book Sale - Downtown Huntsville Library (9:00 AM)
• VFW Shootout Hunger (9:00 AM)
• Edgemont Neighborhood Cleanup Day - City of Huntsville - Green Team (9:00 AM)
• Fernbank Museum “Journey to Space” Exhibit, Opening Oct. 8 (9:00 AM)
• Selecting Trees for Your Home Landscape | In-person class series (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Retired Huntsville Fire Department Chaplain Spence Thompson has passed away. Our condolences go out to Chaplain Thompson’s family. (Details)
• The Greater Huntsville Humane Society has been accepted as part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Partners for Pets Program! (Details)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you Monday morning for your next update.

— Amy Young

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