🌱 Soccer Championships To Be Held in Huntsville + Low Gas Prices

Happy Tuesday, people of Huntsville! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Huntsville.

• How some Huntsville families are helping Ukraine refugees
• The Gulf State Conference will host Men's and Women's Soccer Championships in Huntsville for the next two years
• Gas prices in Huntsville are going down

First, today's weather:

A gusty t-storm in the p.m.. High: 76 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Some families in Huntsville have started to use a website launched March 3 by two Harvard freshmen that allows you to offer extra space in your home to refugees. Ukraine Take Shelter allows you to select languages you speak, how much space you have, and how long you are able to host, and there are already several listings in Huntsville and surrounding areas. (WHNT)
2. The Gulf State Conference will host their Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championship in Huntsville for 2022 and 2023. Several events with the GSC have been hosted in Huntsville in the past few years. This event will be held at John Hunt Park. (WAAY)
3. Habitat for Humanity of Madison County is expanding! They will now be Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley to encompass and serve Limestone County. (WHNT)
4. Triana has announced their Community Easter Egg Hunt! On April 2, they will host the egg hunt on the Flamingo Park football field by age group. (themadisonrecord.com)
5. According to GasBuddy, prices in Huntsville are finally falling! Average prices in the city dropped almost nine cents last week. As of right now, it looks like the trend is set to continue. (WAAY)

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Today in Huntsville:

• ACT Prep Assemblies For Juniors - Lee High School (12:00 AM)
• Work Session of the Madison City Council (5:30 PM)
• Second Chance at Dance - Southeast Branch YMCA (6:00 PM)
• Lee vs Madison County High - Boys Soccer (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Huntsville Ballet’s presentation of “Firebird” will be April 8-10! Make sure to grab your tickets now. (Details)
• Opera Huntsville will be performing at $5 After 5 at the Museum of Art this week! Church Street Wine Shoppe will also have a wine selection available. (Details)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Amy Young