Hardee’s
300 Andrew Jackson Way NE
(256) 536-7713
Monday-Thursday 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Check their corporate link to find specials and coupons: http://www.hardees.com/
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Local Fast Food: Hardee's
Hardee’s
300 Andrew Jackson Way NE
(256) 536-7713
Monday-Thursday 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Check their corporate link to find specials and coupons: http://www.hardees.com/
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Support Local Business: Five Points Beauty Salon
Five Points Beauty Salon
813 Wellman Avenue
256-539-7291
Open Monday-Saturday
This is their fb page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Five-Points-Beauty-Salon/128542133880704
Support Local Business: Wes' Barber Shop
A Yelp review states that Wes’ Barber shop is “a traditional barber shop in the fullest
sense of the word. The real deal. Dependable service, great cuts, and they do
beards very very well! Always a pleasure. Loyal customer for 7 years.”
Wes' Barber Shop
900 Wellman Ave NE
Suite 1
256-533-3787
Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday closed
Support Local Business: T.J NAILS
T.J Nails
810 Wellman Avenue
256-536-8895
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday closed
Make an appointment or just walk in.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Shop Crawl: A guide to Huntsville boutique shopping in Five Points
AL.Com's Abby Colella wrote Shop Crawl: A guide to Huntsville boutique shopping in Five Points
Here is the link: http://www.al.com/spark/index.ssf/2013/06/shop_crawl_a_handy_guide_to_hu_1.html
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
UPDATE: Free Trolley on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
This is fantastic! A friend and I rode the trolley last night, and the loop takes only 30 minutes. You can hop on at Pratt and Russell, jump off at your favorite restaurant anywhere along the route, not worry about parking, eat and drink (if you are so inclined), and jump right back on the trolley to take you (near) home. The driver was friendly and helpful. This is an under-used resource that we should all take advantage of. Oh, and there is a lift for wheelchair users! Truly wonderful!
According to the Huntsville City website, the trolley stops at 1872 East at approximately 20 minutes past the hour and 50 minutes past the hour. Then it stops at Thai Garden at 21 and 51 minutes past the hour. It goes to the Lumberyard, down Church Street to Clinton Avenue and then around the square, to the Huntsville Museum of Art, the Von Braun Center, the hotels downtown, back to the square, and then home to Five Points.
Check details on http://www.hsvcity.net/PublicTran/maps/Downtown_2012.pdf
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Local Entertainment: Hunstville Symphony Orchestra
What a fantastic gift we were given over 50 years ago when a
handful of music lovers committed to spend energy, time, and money to develop a local orchestra. It still thrives today. You can buy single tickets, season tickets, or a combination of several tickets. But, whatever you do, you certainly don't want to miss out on this fabulous community treasure.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
The Public Library
You can see why the Huntsville Madison County Public Library downtown location has been called "Fort Book." And, as forts do, this "outpost" has provided refuge for many. A center for community education, our library not only provides typical book-lending services, but also hosts lectures, demonstrations, musical events, art exhibits, and classes. Additionally, they have a used book store, have acquired an extensive collection of local documents that are available for researchers, and house the Subregional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped. As far as checking out books--you can either drop in and take out or log on and download.
Here is the link: http://hmcpl.org/
Friday, January 24, 2014
UPDATE: Free Little Libraries
It’s the middle of the night and you can’t sleep. You don’t want to read from your tablet in case you fall asleep reading, roll on top of it, and crack the screen. You are bored to death with the books at home. Fort Book (aka the Library on Monroe), Books a Million, and B&N are closed. I have a solution: Trot over to one of the “Little Free Libraries” in Five Points and trade one of your now-boring books for a new, exciting read. These libraries are located on both the north side and south side of the 1000 block of Pratt and on the south side of the 1200 block of Clinton.
UPDATE: Fun in the Neighborhood: Vintage Bike Rides
UPDATE: I missed the bicycle ride on Sunday but heard it was great and ended at Star Market for ice cream! Stay tuned for information on the next neighborhood ride. I think that they are usually on Sundays at 2 p.m. My cousin describes it as a “casual, often vintage, bike ride, leaving from Huntsville Middle School. Distance is 6-8 miles and the goal is to socialize and perhaps end up at a coffee shop."
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Five Points joins National Register of Historic Places
AL.com reports that Maple Hill Cemetary and Five Points have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
This is the link: http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/09/two_huntsville_treasures_--_fi.html
Support Local Business: Marie's Hallmark at Five Points
Customer Service reigns at Marie's. When Hallmark still had a customer reward program, I think that everyone in a five-mile-radius had their reward card on file at Marie's. Owner Theresa Carlisle remembers her customers' tastes and family, helping shoppers choose the "just right" card and gift for every occasion. Dogs are welcome and might be greeted by fellow canines Pixie and Daubi. After closing, guard cat Spook makes sure that the resident giant stuffed animals don't wreak havoc.
716 Pratt Avenue
256-534-5854
maries.hallmark@gmail.com
Monday-Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
Sundays usually not open
Support Local Business: Al Christoper Gifts
Need the perfect gift? Al Christopher Gifts has jewelry, gifts,
and clothing. And, for a non-shopper such as me, a wonderful staff. Who else
can you call and say, remember last year when I gave so-and-so the lemon
kitchen cleaner and she loved it? Well, will you select another winner for her? Then
you simply pick up the gorgeously wrapped gift, pay them, and scurry along
to another successful gift-giving event.
Al Christopher Gifts has relocated from Pratt Avenue to
Saturday 10-4
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Local Entertainment: Independent Musical Productions
Always a treat, IMP performs on the new Lee High School stage. Keep up with their season schedule so you won't miss any of their fantastic productions.
http://www.imphuntsville.org/coming.html
Support Local Business: Letha's Framemakers Etc.
Another Five-Points gem is Letha's Framemakers Etc. Owner Annie frames certificates, precious family photos, artwork, and, I imagine, everything else in her own, unique style that enhances everything she touches.
256-536-2088
710 Andrew Jackson Way NE
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Support Local Business: Bishops Flowers
I spent years away from my Huntsville kin, but always knew I could count on Bishops to create exquisite arrangements to deliver to my mother and other relatives on special occasions. They have now moved from Meridian Street back to Five Points, on the corner of Bierne and Andrew Jackson Way.
http://www.bishops-flowers.com/
Monday, January 20, 2014
Support Local Eateries: Po Boy Factory
Po Boy owners Donny and Marie (really, Donny and Marie) hail from New Orleans and bring their home cooking with them. They serve great food and great fun. (And I heard they took the displaced New Orleanians (after Katrina) under their wings and fed them cajun comfort food.)
http://poboyfactory.com/
Official Government Website for Huntsville, AL
Find your council person or other city personnel, along with updated information regarding the city of Huntsville at http://www.hsvcity.com/
Support Local Eateries: Thai Garden
Thai Garden is a long-time neighborhood favorite to take out or dine in.
http://ilovethaigarden.com/I_Love_Thai_Garden/Thai_Garden_Restaurant.html
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