A Letter from the Publisher

President/Publisher

Todd Stephenson Editor

Lori Boatfield Writers

Judy Allison

Rishon Hanners

Noah Logan

Judy Ryals

Nancy Wilkinson Van Valkenburgh

Graphic Design/Website

Jim Gharib/IG Webs

Graphic Design/Creative Director

Patty Satterly

Graphic Design Assistants

Anna Michelle Hanks

Amy Pearson

Lead Photographer

Steve Babin

Happy May Huntsville! Nearing the end of another school year, I’m sure many of you have plans to take the kids and soak your feet in some salt water! We’ll be providing you with some suggestions and ideas for the coming summer months ahead. Our editor, Lori Boatfield will be going over the events and people featured in this issue.

As we look ahead, we will be featuring Huntsville’s Most Eligible, a spinoff of Huntsville’s Hottest. We’d had a number of requests to bring that editorial feature back into print, so we thought we’d put a twist on it and see what EVENT could do to help match some of our single ladies and gents. Please look for the new feature in our July August issue.

We hope you find this issue entertaining! And please shop with the advertisers you see within these pages because they are the sole reason we are able to publish these events and people.

Cheers!

Todd Stephenson President/Publisher

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Michael Bradley

Stephanie E. Jennings

Richard Van Valkenburgh

Director of Sales

Carolyn Stephenson

Distribution

Glenda Mace

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Hello Huntsville! The advent of summer is upon us, and I couldn’t be happier. The warmer, dryer weather is welcome, and the schedule relaxes a little as school and its related activities end around my house. I’m looking forward to some days by the pool, even if some work gets done while I’m out there!

As the longer days approach, you may be searching for things to occupy your time. Our featured editorial, Here Comes the Sun, highlights festivals and fun in and around Huntsville. We shine our Spotlight on Jeremy Foulkes, who heads up Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley. Foulkes shares some of the triumphs and challenges the organization faces. At Centerstage is Sandy Greene, pickleball player and instructor, who gives insight into this fast-growing sport.

Event season is always buzzing, and we’ve been in the middle of things, taking photos and focusing on the people and organizations that make our area a kinder place to live. From the Gala events at Huntsville Museum of Art that contribute to the museum’s programming, to the Raise the Roof Gala, that raises needed funds for Habitat for Humanity, and so many more we’ve been honored to be there.

As you browse these pages to see pictures of your friends and family in their finery, take note of the advertisers among them. They are the reason we can put this publication into your hands. Pull up a chair at their tables, shop with them, utilize their services. And don’t forget to tell them you saw them right here in Huntsville EVENT Magazine!

Here’s to you Huntsville!

Lori Boatfield Editor