đź’ť Giving Tuesday

Five Huntsville charities to support on Giving Tuesday, plus Kevin Hart is coming to town and a new Italian restaurant is now open!

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Andrew Smith
December 03, 2024

Happy Tuesday!

I hope that all 7,956 8,054 of you had a great Thanksgiving! It’s hard to believe that December is here already. It’ll be Christmas before we know it!

I decided to extend the Rocket Card Black Friday sale to Tuesday morning. The price will be going back up at noon today. So, if you want one, go ahead and get it while it’s on sale!

Alrighty, let’s get to it!

THIS EMAIL IS PRESENTED BY AMERIGO

🎄 Bring Amerigo To Your Holiday Celebrations

This season, leave the cooking up to the team at Amerigo Italian Restaurant.

Their family-style salads, pastas, and house-made desserts are available to bring to your holiday table for groups large and small.

For the month of December, they're featuring pans of tiramisu to pick up, so be sure to take advantage of that while they last!

To pick up on Christmas Eve, be sure to place your order by December 21st. They'll be open from 11 AM - 3 PM on December 24th.

👨‍🚀 Blast Off

❤️ 5 Charities to Support on Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday. It’s always the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is a great opportunity to support charities in the Huntsville community.

There are lots of great non-profits in Huntsville, but here are five that we felt deserved a shout-out this year:

Huntsville Explorer will be donating $100 to one of these worthy organizations, and we hope you will consider donating too!

🚀 Taking Flight

🍝 Nonna’s Restaurant Opens in South Huntsville

South Huntsville has a new dining destination with the opening of Nonna’s Restaurant. The menu features pasta, seafood, chicken, fresh salads, and a kids' menu.

Nonna’s prides itself on offering "homemade dishes prepared with so much love."

The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM.

If it's Italian you’re craving, Nonna’s is ready to welcome you with delicious flavors. Click here to see the full menu.

🤣 Kevin Hart Coming to The Orion in 2025

Comedy superstar Kevin Hart is set to bring his latest stand-up special, Acting My Age, to The Orion Amphitheater on Friday, April 11, 2025. Fans can expect an evening filled with Hart's signature humor and relatable storytelling.

Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, December 6, at 10 AM. For those eager to get their seats early, you’ll want to bookmark this page.

🚌 Huntsville Transit Offering Free Rides

Huntsville Transit will honor Rosa Parks Day by offering free rides on all fixed bus routes on Monday, December 2.

On December 1, 1995, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus. Her brave action started the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which became a big part of the Civil Rights Movement.

“Rosa Parks’ bravery changed our nation forever,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. A special seat on each bus will display her name, thanks to Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. This is the seventh year Huntsville Transit has celebrated Rosa Parks Day.

🗓️ December 2024 Event Calendar

We sent our December 2024 event calendar out to our Premium Explorers this weekend. It has a fun thing to do every day this month. And trust us, a lot is happening that you won’t want to miss. You can see the calendar here.

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Got a fun event coming up? Let us know about it!

The Illusionists at the VBC

Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists–Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Get tickets.

Rocket City Light Show at Toyota Field

Enjoy a musical drive through nearly one million Christmas lights! After, be sure to walk inside the ballpark for holiday activities, hot beverages, fire pits, and visits from Santa! Get tickets.

Skating in the Park at Big Spring

Get in the holiday spirit with some ice skating at Big Spring Park! After, be sure to walk through the Tinsel Trail and enjoy over 400 Christmas trees! More info.

Wednesday, December 4

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*Red boxes indicate a sponsored event

🎲 Headline Hunt

If you like Wordle, see if you can guess this six-letter Huntsville-themed word!

Thanks for making it to the end! Don’t forget to get your Rocket Card before the price goes up at noon!

I’ll be back in your inbox on Friday!