WLRH Community Calendar

Huntsville Community Drumline and Leadership Greater Hunstville's "Offbeats" invite you to "March to the Beat" at Fractal Brewing Project. Enjoy performances by our very own Stickmasters as well as local musicians Marcus Pope, Gabe Larose, Dave Anderson, and more! With a prize drawing, special menu offerings from Fire and Spice, and craft brews.

Alabama women on average make 70 cents on the dollar compared to men, all else being equal. After years of attempts to bring equal pay to the women of Alabama, the 2022 state legislature passed House Joint Resolution (HJR) 115, creating a task force charged with amending the current Equal Pay Act passed in 2019.

Rep. Adline Clark (HD 97), sponsor of HJR 115, will put forth suggested changes to the equal pay act during the 2023 legislative session based on the task force's recommendations. Local AL Rep. Laura Hall (HD 19), will comment on the history of efforts to pass previous versions of the equal pay act and on roadblocks that were encountered.

Proceeds from the Breaking Through Barriers Luncheon will give scholarships to women college students to attend AAUW's National Conference for Collegiate Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) held in June 2023 at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD.

ABOUT REP. CLARKE
Adline Clarke represents the 97th legislative district in the Alabama House of Representatives. She was first elected on May 21, 2013 to fill an unexpired term, and was subsequently elected to full four-year terms in 2014, 2018 and 2022. She is a Democratic Party Whip in the House and chairs the Policy Committee of the House Democratic Caucus. In November 2019, Rep. Clarke was named one of 30 "Women Who Shape Alabama" by AL.com. She was chosen for introducing legislation and working diligently to get Alabama's Equal Pay Act passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2019. In 2022, Rep. Clarke introduced House Joint Resolution 115, which created the Alabama Workforce and Wage Gap Task Force. This 11-member task force convened over a six-month period to hear from experts and analyze cutting-edge research that quantified the economic impact of women in Alabama, defined factors that drive labor force underutilization, and compared the efficacy of equal pay laws across the nation. Based on aggregated findings, the task force crafted specific policy recommendations for the Alabama Legislature's consideration and formally approved the report at its final meeting in December 2022. Rep. Clarke has worked as a newspaper journalist, public administrator and entrepreneur. She formerly owned and operated an African-American bookstore and a staffing service. She studied journalism at Spring Hill College and worked for the Mobile Press-Register as a reporter and editor for 15 years before resigning as City Editor to start a business.

Join the Monrovia Friends of the Library for your Easter pictures!

A suggested donation of $25 for a 15 minute session with a professional photographer in front of our adorable Easter themed background! Participants will leave with 5 or more untouched digital pictures on a USB drive.

Humans only, please. Book your appointment online here or contact Shalis Worthy at sworthy@hmcpl.org or call 256-489-3392. Walk-ins are welcome to participate as space becomes available. Cash, check or credit card is accepted.

The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, a leading cause of death.

If you're looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources.

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FUN!

Aumpalooza is the Aum Foundation's Spring awareness event filled with fun and in support of a great cause. Join us for an evening of great food, tequila tasting, wine tasting, and a cigar lounge while you hear about the Aum Foundation's impact on our community.

WHO WE ARE
The AUM Foundation's Pathways programs were founded to empower under-resourced female high school students for success. This is achieved with a combination of: mentoring, career exploration, enrichment classes, private ACT tutoring, scholarships, and tools for school.

Through these programs, students gain experience and insight into their career path, while also building life skills to aid them in breaking generational poverty and preparing them for the workforce. We encourage our participants to develop and implement a comprehensive education and career plan through mentoring, enrichment programs, and job shadowing.

WHO WE SERVE
• Students in our programs are high achieving but under-resourced (family income no more than 2 times the federal poverty level).
• All students attend high schools within Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, and Selma, AL.
• To apply, students must have a current GPA above 3.0.
• Ethnicities: Approx. 70 % identify as African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Caucasian, 10% a mix of other races (Asian, middle Eastern, etc.)

The 3rd Annual RSAMCC Pineapple Open Golf Scramble Fundraiser for RSAMCC Merit Award Scholarships and Community Grants benefiting local military families.

Rain or shine
Friday, April 21st at The Links on Redstone Arsenal

PER PERSON - $90
Green fees & cart
Continental Breakfast & Lunch
SWAG bag with great items

Early Bird Registration with $20 Discount is available until March 21st at 5PM

General Registration ends April 14th

Online Registration and payment can be made HERE.

RSAMCC is a 501(c)(4), not-for-profit, private organization not affiliated with Redstone Arsenal or the US Army

The Madison Garden Club's annual plant sale will feature flowers (bulbs and developed plants), herbs, vegetables, and more! Proceeds fund events and programs to improve and beautify the city of Madison, Alabama.

Brush off those fabulous fascinators, breathtaking bonnets, and luscious lids because the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s 9th Annual Spring Hat is back! This highly anticipated annual philanthropic and social event will be held in the Isenberg Grand Hall at the Garden on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The 3rd Annual Rocket City Kittypalooza is here! On Saturday, May 6, from 11-3, Cattyshack, Inc and Lowe Mill are hosting a multi-rescue adoption event in the first floor connector. It's free to the public and is the perfect opportunity to meet lots of kitties that are fully vetted and looking for their forever homes. Live t-shirt printing by @Huntsvillustrated will also be in the connector, and 20-minute quick cuddles are going on in the Cattyshack Lounge. Reservations are required for quick cuddles at cattyshavkhsv.org.