Joint Together - Speed Networking Is your business and social circle getting stale?  Do you long to meet new people in a low pressure environment?  Great!  We are repeating our very successful speed networking event from last summer to spring out of the winter doldrums. Reserve your seat now and join Huntsville Alive! and the Arthritis Foundation for a “Joint Together” fun-draiser.  The speed networking circle starts at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23rd at the Smokehouse Restaurant in Bridge Street Towne Center, next to Monaco.  Speed Networkers will meet new people, pass out their business cards and network with people who may put you in touch with your dream job or buy your services. The Speed networking circle is led by Dutch Driver, who originated the Speed Networking in San Francisco and Dallas. Your $25 donation to the Arthritis Foundation covers your admission, heavy appetizers from the Smokehouse Restaurant, and an opportunity to win some fabulous door prizes, including month-long passes to Westin's Executive Membership club,  and SmokeHouse gift cards.  Happy hour drink specials are in effect from 4:00-7:00. You can support a worthy cause, make your donation to the Arthritis Foundation online at http://jointtogether.kintera.org/smokehouse , and reserve your seat in the circle. Limited tickets may be available at the door. Business casual attire is expected. When and Where Tuesday, March 23,  5:00-6:30  SmokeHouse Restaurant Bridge Street

Join your Huntsville Alive! friends as we celebrate Yuri's Night - Huntsville style!  Yuri’s Night is a celebration of humanity’s achievements in space. On or about April 12, people from around the world come together to mark the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first flight into space (in 1961) and the first launch of the US Space Shuttle (in 1981). 2010 will be the 10th year for the Yuri’s Night Celebrations. Last year there were 217 events in 42 countries!  From 7:00pm until midnight in the Saturn Hall of the Davidson Center, the crowds will gather to join in for this unique celebration. A large projection screen at one end of the Hall will broadcast the Yuri’s Night events from around the world. To keep the crowd moving, a favorite local band, DiscOasis, will perform through out the evening. There will be a contest and prizes for the best "Space" costume and Yuri's Night t-shirts will be available for purchasing. Telescopes will be set-up on the Saturn Terrace for a closer look at the stars. Cash bars and bar snacks will be provided. Tickets are available online and are $15 before March 13,  and $20 after. To Purchase tickets please visit http://www.yurisnighthsv.org/tickets.html.  The event will benefit CAJA Friends, Inc. CAJA (Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate) volunteers work to better the lives of abused, neglected and abandoned children, so they can grow up dreaming big dreams like all other kids. All children deserve enough security in their lives to feel they can dream big. Space exploration has always been one of humanity’s biggest dreams. So it is fitting that CAJA Friends, Inc. will host this celebration of Space Exploration to benefit the local CAJA program. When and Where Saturday, April 10  7:00PM-12:00 Davidson Center U.S. Space and Rocket Center Huntsville