Families

Fundraiser planned for teen in need of double lung transplant

Submitted by Amanda Jarrett, Community Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 1:00pm

Fundraiser planned for teen in need of double lung transplant

Family and friends are planning a fundraiser for a Madison County teenager in need of a double lung transplant.

Gerald McQueen, Jr. has cystic fibrosis. He was diagnosed as a child and has spent a great deal of time in the hospital.

Doctors recently told his family he needs a double lung transplant, which can cost more than $500, 000 dollars.

A fundraiser is planned for Sunday, May 19 at the Bob Jones High School Gym. The Family Fun Day will be from 12pm - 4pm. A family of 5 can attend for a $20 donation.

Click here for Gerald's story and more information on the fundraiser.

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Kid's festival to help raise money for playground at Lowe Mill

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 11:23am

Kid's festival to help raise money for playground at Lowe Mill

Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment in partnership with Rocket City Mom is hosting the 2013 Good Day Kid's Festival on Saturday, May 11th, 2013, from Noon to 4:00 PM at Lowe Mill.

Gates will open to the public at Noon and the festival will close at 4:00 PM, with the traditional Good Day Parade around the grounds at closure.

This year's theme is "Have a Good Green Day" and all activities are geared toward eco-friendly crafts, art, gardening, and recycling.

Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite green jeans, tops, shoes and dresses to the festival.

Performers include musical headliners Megan Jean and The KFB. Sci-Quest will provide activities as well as Bricks 4 Kids, Love Huntsville, The Huntsville Public Library, and a variety of other artists with eco-friendly activities for kids. There will be jugglers, hula-hoopers, marital arts demonstrations, and even a pony ride.

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Space Day Celebration at Sci-Quest

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 2:45pm

Reach for the stars on Saturday, May 4 as Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center celebrates Space Day from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During this family-friendly event, visitors can try to hit the target with a stomp rocket, make a miniature solar system, and create a star finder and comet.

Various stations will be setup in Sci-Quest for children to explore the many aspects of space. As an added bonus, Sci-Quest will have free presentations throughout the day in the Roaming Dome planetarium.

Space Day activities are included with general admission to Sci-Quest. For more information about this event, visit www.sci-quest.org or call 256-837-0606.

Information from Sci-Quest news release

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Back To Basics!

Submitted by RoMo

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 12:59pm

Look who pays WAFF 48 a visit?! The Back to the Basics Homeschool Group learns about news production. They see firsthand the fun television jobs that deliver the news that matters most to you.

Whether it's on-air, online, or mobile, WAFF 48 produces the best products to keep you safe and informed. We'd love to share how we make media magic. Schedule a WAFF 48 Station Tour today. Here are the best times for groups and organizations to visit (excluding holidays and ratings periods)…

•Monday-Wednesday (10:30am-11:30am)
•Monday-Friday (12:30pm-1:30pm)

Please contact WAFF 48 at least two weeks before your preferred tour date. We look forward to meeting you. Thank you for watching WAFF 48:)

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Exciting for Excalibur!

Submitted by RoMo

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 3:17pm

Unbelievable behind-the-scenes action! Excalibur Christian School students get a glimpse into WAFF 48 productions. Some future Directors and Producers are definitely in this bunch.

WAFF 48 delivers the stories that matter most to you day in and day out. Do you want to discover how the media magic happens? Join us! There's still time to schedule a WAFF 48 Station Tour. We encourage our viewers to give WAFF 48 at least two weeks notice. Here are the best times for groups and organizations to visit (excluding holidays)…

Monday-Wednesday (10:30am-11:30am)
Monday-Friday (12:30pm-1:30pm)

We look forward to meeting you. Thank you for watching WAFF 48:)

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Keeping It PG!

Submitted by RoMo

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 5:49pm

What goes on behind-the-scenes at WAFF 48? The ladies of Piney Grove Baptist Church learn lots about the WAFF 48 media powerhouse. From green screen tricks to audio cues... The ladies get the lowdown on WAFF 48 productions. Join the fun! Do you want to schedule a WAFF 48 Station Tour for your group or organization? Here are the best times for groups and organizations to visit…

Monday-Wednesday (10:30am-11:30am)
Monday-Friday (12:30pm-1:30pm)

This excludes holidays. We encourage our viewers to schedule station tours at least two weeks in advance. Thank you for watching WAFF 48:)

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High schoolers to compete in "Scholars Bowl

Submitted by Mike Brown, Area man

Monday, February 4th, 2013, 1:46pm

High schoolers to compete in "Scholars Bowl

Huntsville, AL (WAFF) - UAHuntsville is hosting the 2013 Alabama Scholastic Competition Association District High School Scholars Bowl this weekend.

The competition begins at 8 a.m., in the Chan Auditorium of the Business Administration Building. More than 10 high school teams composed of ninth through 12th grade students from North Alabama have signed up to compete in the scholastic competition.

The ASCA Bowl is designed to be a Jeopardy-like game with five rounds, challenging the students to buzz in and answer questions on various subjects like math, geography, culture, history, arts and science.

The Bowl game begins Friday at 8:00 a.m. At the Chan Auditorium.

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