Things to do this weekend around Bel Air (Nov. 4-6)

stacey | November 2, 2011 | Comments (0)

Things to do this weekend around Bel Air include Sts. Mary Magdalene and Markella Greek Orthodox Church Longaberger Basket & Pandora BINGO, Harford Day School’s Fine Arts Festival, the Holiday Open House at A Country Setting and a “Fun’raiser” at Tiddlywinks Toys and Books for a Whiteford toddler fighting a brain tumor.

Friday, Nov. 4

Sts. Mary Magdalene and Markella Greek Orthodox Church Longaberger Basket & Pandora BINGO, Nov. 4

Sts. Mary Magdalene and Markella Greek Orthodox Church presents Longaberger Basket & Pandora BINGO Friday, Nov. 4 at the Aberdeen Fire Hall, 21 North Rogers St. Doors open at 6pm Games begin at 7pm. Tickets in advance are $15. Tickets at the door are $18. Door Prize drawings and Raffles for Baskets. Concession stand will feature: Hot Dogs, Meatballs, Subs, Pizza, Spinach Pies Soft Drinks and desserts. For Information please call: Fotini Kaminaris- 443-463-6458; Argie Mimaros- 410-836-8007; Mina Alivizatos- 443-277-5597. Visit http://on.fb.me/oIdxap.

Holiday Open House at A Country Setting, Nov. 4-6

From trees to garlands, from Santas to Snowmen, A Country Setting has everything to bring your Country Christmas to life: Candles, potpouriri, ornaments and trimmings, holiday decorations, Vera Bradley. A Country Setting is at 20 Ellendale St. in Bel Air. For more information, call 1 410.838.8188. Visit their Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/tkx69v

Harford Day Schoool 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival preview night, Nov. 4

Preview party for the Harford Day School’s 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival from 6:30 p.m to 10 p.m for adults only. Tickets are $70 per person and include tastings, beer and wine bar, live entertainment and more.

Saturday, Nov. 5

The Humane Society of Harford County’s Walk & Wag-a-thon, Nov. 5

There’s a chill in the air which can only mean one thing: it’s time for Harford County’s premiere pet event, the Walk & Wag-a-Thon and Pet Fair! Join hundreds of other animal lovers on Saturday, November 5, 2011 to raise funds for the animals at the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC). This family-oriented event runs from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Harford County Equestrian Center, 608 N. Tollgate Road in Bel Air.

Harford Day School 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival, Nov. 5

Harford Day School 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school, 715 Moores Mill Road, Bel Air. Admission is free.

Fall Fest at Eden Mill Nature Center, Nov. 5

Fall Fest at Eden Mill Nature Center, Nov 5th – 1:00-4:00 PM. Free Family Event. Eden Mill Nature Center is at 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville, MD 21132. For more information, call 410-836-3050 or visit www.edenmillorg

Harford County Library’s fundraising gala Sapphire Supper Club Nov. 5

The Harford County Public Library’s largest annual fundraising gala Sapphire Supper Club is coming up Nov. 5. Tickets are on sale now at EveningInTheStacks.org. You can also call the Library Foundation Office at 410 273 5600 x2283.

Harford County Alliance of Black School Educators Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast, Nov. 5

You’re invited to an Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast to support Harford County Alliance of Black School Educators on Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar at 991 Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen, 21001. The cost is $7 for adults and $4.50 for children 10 and under. Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause. For more information, contact Valicia Beaty at 410-499-9939.

Bel Air Farmer’s Market, Nov. 5

Bel Air Farmer’s Market Saturday market is 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.through Nov. 12 in the parking lot of the Mary Risteau Courthouse at 2 S. Bond St. The Tuesday market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kelly Ball Field parking lot, 502 Boulton St., Bel Air. For more information and to see what’s in season, visit http://www.belairfarmersmarket.com/index.html

Free wine tasting at Savona in Bel Air, Nov. 5

Savona, 2 North Main St., Bel Air, has a free wine tasting from 12-3 every Saturday. http://www.savonabelair.com/

Sunday, Nov. 6

Tiddlywinks Toys & Books “Fun’raiser” for 1-year-old Whiteford boy fighting cancer, Nov. 6

Tiddlywinks is hosting a two special Tots and Dots classes Sunday, Nov. 6 to raise money for Theo, a 1-year-old Whiteford boy who was diagnosed with a medullablastoma brain tumor shortly after his first birthday. The first Tots and Dots class is 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and the second is 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The cost is $10 per child and all of that money will go to Theo’s family. Class size is limited to 15. The classes are for children ages 5 and under and are teacher-led 45-minute parent-child interactive classes where parents and their children explore, learn and play together. Registration is required. Call 443-371-6420 or email info@tiddlywinkstoys.com Ten percent of Tiddlywinks sales on Nov. 6 will also be donated to Theo’s family. Tiddlywinks is at 17 N. Main St. in Bel Air. http://bit.ly/sqOlIC

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Torah Studies class at The Chabad Jewish Center of Harford County, Nov. 9

Torah Studies class at The Chabad Jewish Center of Harford County is offering a Wednesday night Torah Studies Course at the Chabad Center, 102 North Main St. Classes started Oct. 26 and will continue for 11 consecutive Wednesday nights. Students can attend all the classes or just a few, if they prefer. To get more information or to enroll, call the Chabad at 443-353-9718 or visit harfordjewish.com/torahstudies.

Harford County Regional Association of Student Councils county-wide meeting, Nov. 9

Harford County Regional Association of Student Councils (HCRASC) will hold a county-wide meeting at Patterson Mill High School on November 9, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The special guests presenting to the students will be from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the statewide charity for the Maryland Association of Student Councils. This meeting will also include training for the students. In addition, HCRASC will hold a fundraiser night for the foundation on November 14, 2011, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Panera Bread at the festival.

Author of The Taker holds books signing at Bel Air library, Nov. 10

Alma Katsu, author of The Taker, will be visiting the Bel Air Branch of Harford County Public Library on Thursday, November 10^th at 6:30 pm to speak about her novel. A book signing will follow the program. Published as a lead title in September by Simon & Schuster and reviewed by Publisher’s Weekly as “a novel full of surprises and a powerful evocation of the dark side of romantic love,” The Taker is a spellbinding novel that is part historical fiction and part supernatural drama. The Taker is the first novel in what will become a trilogy series as Katsu has been given a three-book deal for the story. Call (410) 638-3151 to register for this program.

Bel Air Drama Company upcoming productions

The Bel Air Drama Company: International Thespian Society Troupe #5193 is performing “Almost Maine,” a play by John Cariani at 7 p.m Nov. 10, 12 and 18 at Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street. They perform “Cash on Delivery,” a comedy by Michael Cooney at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11, 17 & 19.

Harford Veterans Day Celebration, Nov. 10 & 11

We will be celebrating Harford Veterans this Fall on November 10th and 11th a celebration is planned to recognize a strong tradition by inviting the public to participate in a two day event at the Bel Air Armory 39-41 N. Main Street in Bel Air….. http://www.celebratingharfordveterans.org/

John Carroll Bingo, Nov. 11

John Carroll Bingo featuring Longaberger Baskets, Vera Bradley, and Pampered Chef items, November 11, 2011, with the doors opening at 6 p.m. and Bingo starting at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door: $15 per packet. Tickets in advance: $12.00 per packet. Extra packets: $5.00. Tables reserved in advance for groups of 10. For advance tickets, send checks payable to John Carroll School to the school at 703 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, Maryland 21014. Include your name and e-mail address for confirmation. You may also e-mailJCBasketBingo@gmail.com for more information. Food, drinks, and desserts will be available for purchase.

Christ Our King Co-op Nursery OPEN HOUSE, Nov. 12

Christ Our King Co-op Nursery OPEN HOUSE, Sat. Nov. 12, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. We offer a traditional, cooperative 2 day and 3 day program for 3 year-olds and 4 year-olds. Our philosophy is to provide a gentle transition from home to school. Parents have the opportunity to take an active role in the classroom. We are dedicated in providing a rich environment that is inviting for children to explore new ideas, express their creativity and learn to interact with others in a group setting. Children are taught in a loving Christian atmosphere. Christ Our King is at 10 Lexington Road, Bel Air. For more information; email coopatcok@gmail.com or visit www.coopnursery.wordpress.com

Bel Air Downtown Alliance 1st Annual Birthday Bash, Nov. 12

Bel Air Downtown Alliance 1st Annual Birthday Bash is Saturday, November 12th at Rockfield Manor celebrating our 10th birthday! http://bit.ly/pVyifh

Heather L. Hurd 5K Walk/Run, Nov. 12

On Saturday, November 12th, from 7:30am - 10:00am, Harford Community College is proud to host the third annual Heather L. Hurd 5K Walk/Run in memory of Heather Hurd, who was killed in a traffic collision in 2008 by a distracted driver. HCC and the Hurd family would like to remember the thousands of victims who are tragically killed on our nations roads each year and acknowledge the work of our fire, police and ambulance personnel. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Remembrance Book Scholarships for HCC students and help draw awareness of traffic collisions, their consequences and costs and the measures that can be taken to prevent them.
Register, Donate or Sponsor at www.harford.edu/heather

Richard Sherrill presents The Archer Lecture for 2011 “The Towboats Operating on the Susquehanna,” Nov. 13

The Archer Lecture for 2011 is scheduled for 2 o’clock, Sunday November 13th at the Historical Society. This year we are pleased to present a lecture by Richard Sherrill titled “The Towboats Operating on the Susquehanna.” There will be a savory tea in addition to the talk. Tickets are $8 per person and include the lecture and the tea. As always entrance to the lecture only is no charge. Reservations are required in advance and can be made by sending a check addressed to The Historical Society of Harford County to 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014. Please write Archer Lecture on the envelope and/or check.

The Highlands School Open House, Nov. 17

Explore all that The Highlands School has to offer at its open house 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Tutoring, Summer and Homeschool Extension Programs Available. The Highlands School serves students (Kindergarten through 8th grade) who have the potential for average or above average academic achievement, but are struggling to learn by conventional teaching methods. The Highlands school is at 2409 Creswell Road in Bel Air. For more information, visit http://www.highlandsschool.net/.

Annual 5K One World Run, Nov. 19

The Falcon Flying Feet Running Club, a group of active and dedicated students at North Harford Middle School, will participate in the Annual 5K One World Run to be held November 19, 2011, in White Hall at the Norrisville Recreation Complex. This international event takes place in many cities and countries around the world. The cause has even spread to Antarctica, so this year, there will be runners on every continent! Since the race is completely corporate-sponsored, all the race fees go to Project AIDS Orphan (PAO). PAO is a not-for-profit organization supporting children who have been orphaned by the AIDS crisis in East Africa. Funding goes directly toward Mission House of Hope which provides food, clothing, health care and education to AIDS Orphans in Kenya.

Walk a Mile in My Shoes walk-a-thon, Nov. 19

The Dougherty family of Havre de Grace is having a Walk a Mile in My Shoes walk-a-thon Nov. 19 at Annie’s Playground. The event benefits the XXYY Project, an organization that raises awareness of XXYY Syndrome, a condition that affects one of the Dougherty’s children. The Walk-a-thon is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For details, visit http://on.fb.me/u7aXSn