Wakely Terrace Community Garage Sale, May 19

Wakely Terrace Community Garage Sale, Saturday 5/19 from 8-1.  The nearest cross street is 924 and McPhail in Bel Air.  This is a multi family event with sales of toys, clothes, furniture, perennials, antiques, crystal, collectibles and more.

Multi-family yard sale, May 19

Multi-family yard sale on sat May 19th from 8AM to 2PM on Bucpet Post Ct in Bel Air, off of Broadway

Harford County and Baltimore County Mom Swap yard sale in White Marsh Mall parking lot, May 19

Harford County and Baltimore County Mom Swap yard sale in White Marsh Mall parking lot, May 19. From 11-2 at White Marsh Mall in the former Boscovs parking lot.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser Yard Sale, May 19

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser Yard Sale, May 19. All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 Churchville Rd. in Bel Air.

East Belcrest Road yard sale, May 19

Yard Sale-318 East Belcrest Road, Bel Air 21014  7:30-12:00  collectibles, clothing, military items, bikes, and much more

Riverside Community Yardsale, May 19

Riverside Community Yardsale on 5/19 starting at 8am- rain date is Sunday.

Rosewood Drive Yard Sale, May 19

Yard Sale!!! Saturday May 19th, 7 a.m. at 2225 Rosewood Dr. in Edgewood, Md.

Multi-Family Yard Sale in The Cedars, May 19

Multi-Family Yard Sale in The Cedars on Laurel Bush Road, 8am-1pm May 19. Household things, tools, boating accessories and more!!

Woodcrest Yard Sale, May 19

Yard Sale This Saturday – 8am @ 521 Stratford Rd. Fallston – community is “Woodcrest” Lots of goodies!

Tollgate Road and Darby Court Yard Sale, May 19

Yard Sale this Saturday from 7-1 at the corner of Tollgate road and Darby Court.

Deer Spring Community Yard Sale, May 19

Deer Spring Community Yard Sale in Forest Hill, 8-1

Constant Friendship Estates Yard Sale, May 19

Constant Friendship Estates (between Singer Rd. and 924, behind Gabriel Brothers) in Abingdon is having their community yard sale Sat. May 19 from 8am-1pm.

Priestford Hills Community Yard Sale, May 19

Priestford Hills Community Yard Sale and several moving sales. Churchville, route 136 to Westleyan Drive, 8-2 Saturday

Woodbridge Center Yard Sale, May 19

Woodbridge Center – Saturday (May 19th) from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The main center of activity will bge at the Woodbridge Clubhouse on Woodbridge Center Way (just off Route 40 in Edgewood). However, I believe some folks in the townhouses and single family homes will have their own sales going on.

Trails at Gleneagle Community Yard Sale, May 19

The Trails at Gleneagle Community Yard Sale: Saturday, May 19th 7am – 12pm Directions from Town: North on Main Street, Left on Hall Street (just before Vale/ Moore’s Mill) follow to the back.

Yard Sale at Salem UMC in Kingsville, May 19

Yard Sale this Saturday at Salem UMC in Kingsville. It is huge multi family yard sale the address is 7901 Bradshaw Road, Upper Falls, MD 21156 and it is from 7:30-Noon

Yard and bake sale to benefit firefighter, May 19 & 20

The Fallston Volunteer Fire Company is hosting a yard and bake sale May 19 & 20 to benefit Washington, D.C. firefighter Anthony Pumilia who is at Johns Hopkins Hospital fighting a brain tumor. He’s had four surgeries since August of last year and has a long road ahead of him. The yard and bake sale is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20 at Fallston Volunteer Fire Company, 2201 Carrs Mill Road. All proceeds go to support the Pumilia family. The organizers of the fundraiser are accepting any type of donations for the yard sale, but they has that large items be dropped off closer to the yard sale date. Donations can be dropped off at 1310 Ipswich Dr., Bel Air. Please contact Jessica at Nannyjessica@comcast.net or 443-910-5374 to schedule a drop off time.

Scenic Ridge Community Yard Sale, May 20

Scenic Ridge Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m. Sunday May 20 at 8am in Kingsville MD. Directions: From Bel Air Road (Rt1) Turn onto New Cut Road. Make first Left onto Connor (at the model home)

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Estate Sale, May 26

Estate Sale May 26th from 8 a.m. – ? at 700 Bernadette Drive, Forest Hill, MD 21050. Directions: Corner of Bernadette & Honeysuckle. 60+ Years Worth of Items: Kitchen items (including dishes/flatware), China set, Collectibles (featuring Precious Moments), Books, Paintings, Furniture and a lot more! http://www.yardsalesearch.com/yss-garage-sale.jsp?id=24319673

Hickory Hill yard sale, June 2

Hickory Hill yard sale, June 2

Moving & Multi Yard Sale MacPhail Court North, June 2

The Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning sent along the following details on the recipients of the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission’s Special Preservation Awards:

Historic Preservation Commission Announces 2012 Awardees

(Bel Air, MD – May 11, 2012) The Harford County Historic Preservation Commission has announced its 17th annual award recipients during a breakfast ceremony at the Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air. Presented each May in honor of National Historic Preservation Month, the awards recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to stewardship of the County‟s historic and cultural resources. Mr. James Chrismer, Chair of the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission, acted as master of ceremonies, and County Executive David R. Craig gave opening remarks congratulating the award winners and extolling the importance of historic preservation in Harford County.

Special Preservation Awards acknowledge groups or individuals whose programming, activities, publications, exhibits, demonstrations, or presentations advance historic preservation to the general public. There were two Special Preservation Awards this year; Havre de Grace Historic Preservation Commission and the City of Havre de Grace for the completion of The Lafayette Trail brochure and the Historical Society of Harford County, Town of Bel Air and Harford County for their work in honoring Maryland veterans through the Veterans‟ Day Celebration Committee.

Accepting on behalf of the Havre de Grace HPC and City of Havre de Grace were Commission members Ms. Grace Dennis, Ms. Ellen Eltgroth, Mr. Robert Greene, Ms. Kathy Keen and Ms. Judy Plitt. Accepting for the Veterans‟ Day Celebration Committee was Ms. Carol Deibel and Ms. Maryanna Skowronski, Director of the Harford County Historical Society, Chief of Police Leo Matrangola with the Town of Bel Air and Councilman „Capt‟ Jim McMahan with Harford County Government.

Preservation Project Awards recognize significant achievements in preserving, restoring, or finding a sensitive adaptive re-use for the County‟s built environment. This year the Commission recognized the Aberdeen Proving Ground Department of Public Works for their commitment to the preservation of historic buildings on the APG campus, specifically for their efforts to restore the Gunpowder Meetinghouse and Quiet Lodge. Director of the Department Public Works Thomas Kuchar, Garrison Commander Col. Orlando Ortiz and Mr. Mark Gallihue accepted the award.

The next award of the day, the Preservationist Honor Award, went to the Harford Land Trust. The Preservationist Honor Award is given to individuals, museums, organizations, or businesses whose work and vision over a prolonged period have sustained the richness of the County‟s heritage and promoted the cause of historic preservation in Harford County.

The 2012 award pays tribute to the Harford Land Trust on their 20th Anniversary and for their dedication to the preservation of landscapes and viewsheds in Harford County. Accepting the award for the Harford Land Trust was Executive Director Margaret Niland, President of the Board of Directors, Harry Webster, and Vice President of the Board, Dr. Dennis Kirkwood.

The final award of the day was given to Ms. Christine Presberry Tolbert for her devotion and dedicated stewardship of Hosanna School over 31 years; she was awarded the Preservation Stewardship Award for her tremendous efforts. Accepting the award on behalf of Ms. Tolbert was her cousin and fellow Hosanna School Museum Board Member Ms. Agnes Minor.

The Historic Preservation Commission, an eleven member board of appointed volunteers, works closely with the Department of Planning and Zoning to advocate for historic preservation of the County‟s cultural resources. Commissioners meets monthly and are responsible for recommending properties to the County Historic Landmarks list, assisting property owners on the physical and financial aspects of preservation, and cultivating community support for the preservation and promotion of the County‟s historical and cultural heritage.

For more information about Harford County‟s Historic Preservation Program, visit http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/PlanningZoning or please contact Leah Mayer, Historic Preservation Planner, at (410) 638-3103 ext. 1385 or lmmayer@harfordcountymd.gov.

 

It’s strawberry time at Bel Air News & Views sponsor Wilson’s Farm Market! Fresh asparagus is here, too. Stop by Wilson’s Farm Market at 2826 Conowingo Road in Bel Air to see all that this 40-acre farm has to offer.

Wilson’s Farm Market has been part of Harford County for 33 years and its store is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, featuring home grown items from Wilson’s Farm along with products from other local farms including Grandview Farms hormone and antibiotic free chicken and eggs, Hickory Chance Beef and Keyes Creamery’s raw milk cheese and ice cream.

Come tour Wilson’s Farm greenhouses packed with Proven Winner annuals, baskets, market packs of bedding plants, herbs and perennials.

Enjoy their fresh-baked pies. They’re now baking strawberry-rhubarb pie,  rhubarb pie and 15 other flavors.

Catch them at the farm markets. They’re at Bel Air Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Mary Risteau Courthouse off of Thomas Street and S. Bond They’re at the Catonsville Farmers Market every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at the intersection of Bloomsbury Avenue and Magruder Avenue.

To learn more about Wilson’s Farm Market, call (410) 836-8980 or visit their website: http://www.wilsonfarmmarket.net/

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This post was sponsored by Wilson’s Farm Market

The U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency sent along details from today’s End of Chemical Agent Demilitarization Operations Ceremony:

U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency Celebrates End of Chemical Agent Demilitarization Operations

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. – The U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency (CMA) today hosted a formal ceremony in recognition of the January 21, 2012, milestone—the successful completion of its chemical agent stockpile disposal mission. This major milestone was attributed to the many dedicated, committed professionals who demonstrated excellence in the safe handling and disposal of our Nation’s stockpile.

“We knew that our common goal—to destroy the stockpiles at Johnston Island, Maryland, Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Oregon and Utah—was challenging, but we forged ahead. Today, we are justifiably proud. We made the world safer,” said Don Barclay, Acting Director, CMA.

Today’s ceremony, attended by more than 300 guests, highlighted the achievements of CMA and its systems contractors in destroying nearly 90 percent of the United States’ declared chemical agent stockpile—more than 27,000 tons of chemical nerve and blister agents, contained in more than 2.3 million munitions and bulk containers.

The Harford County Department of Public Works announced a portion of Patterson Mill Road will be closed for the next two weeks. Here are the details:

Temporary Road Closure Notice

(Bel Air, MD) – - The Harford County Department of Public Works has announced the temporary road closure of Patterson Mill Road from Wheel Road to Gillingham Drive. The closure will last approximately 15 days effective May 16, 2012 to allow for road construction work to be completed.

Motorists who normally travel this route should make other arrangements until the road is re-opened.

For further information regarding this road project, contact the Department of Public Works at 410-638-3217, Ext. 2434, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Things to do this weekend around Bel Air include Sts. Mary Magdalen & Markella Greek Orthodox Church’s 6th annual Greek Festival in Darlington, it’s the last weekend to catch Tidewater Players performance of “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” in Havre de Grace and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Golf Tournament at Mountain Branch.

Thursday, May 17

U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency End of Operations celebration, May 17

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – The U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency (CMA) marked the end of its stockpile operations, destroying nearly 90 percent of the United States’ declared chemical agent stockpile. Destroying the stockpile safely and on schedule is a major achievement for CMA and its systems contractors. A formal ceremony will take place on May 17, 2012, at 2 p.m., at the Chemical Demilitarization Training Facility (CDTF) on Aberdeen Proving Ground (Edgewood Area), Md. The event recognizes this achievement for CMA and the workforce. It is open to Aberdeen Proving Ground’s workforce. http://bit.ly/IRjlwd

Girls Night Out in downtown Bel Air, May 17

Girls Night Out 5-8pm in downtown Bel Air. Join us tomorrow night,, for extended shopping hours at our shops, boutiques, and salons, as well as, great happy hour specials and LIVE music with Miranda Haney over by Tiny Toes and Savona. Be Girly, Be Local, and Be A Part Of It!

Friday, May 18

Greek Festival, May 18-20

Sts. Mary Magdalen & Markella Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its 6th annual Greek Festival May 18-20. Come enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, festival games and vendors on the church grounds at 3716 Dublin Rd. in Darlington. Take Route 1 about 15 minutes north from Bel Air and turn left on Route 440. Hours are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 18, noon to 10 p.m. May 19 and noon to 7 p.m. May 20. For more information, call 410-836-9754 or visit http://www.stsmm.org/

Quarter Auction, May 18

Quarter Auction Friday May 18th at the American Legion 500 N. Hickory Ave. Doors open at 6 and the auction starts at 7. Paddles are 2 for $5.00. Bring a can good and recieve a 3rd paddles free!! Vendors are Longaberger,31, Pampered Chef, Avon, Mary Kay, Cookie Lee, Willow House, Scentsy, Tupperware and Sunny Hill Farms. Food and drinks available for purchase. Hope to see you there!!

Leukemia and Lymphoma Golf Tournament at Mountain Branch, May 18

GOLFERS – Almost full for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Golf Tournament at Mountain Branch this Friday, May 18th… Would like to have a sellout! This is going to be a great event… Great weather, Lunch, Golf, Beer, Prime Rib Dinner Buffet, Open Bar, Live Music with RELICOUSTIC, great raffles and auction items !!! $660 a foursome, or $165 per person – Shotgun start at 1:00 and registration/lunch at 11:30… Contact Joe Caloggero at JCaloggero@trafficgroup.com if interested.

Aberdeen Farmers Market, May 18

Aberdeen Farmers Market is open 3 p.m. until 7 p.m on Fridays in Festival Park at 60 N. Parke St. featuring Hickory Chance Farm’s Angus cross beef, Keyes Creamery ice cream and cheese, herbs, flowers, heirloom vegetables, baked goods, seasonal produce, handmade furniture, bird houses, hanging flower baskets, dog treats and many more vendors. For information call 410-272-1600.

Kabbalat Shabbat – Tefillah at Chabad of Harford County, May 18

May. 18, 2012 – 6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat – Tefillah
Friday evening we welcome peace and tranquility into our lives to last the week. With the use of spiritual insight we can turn a prayer book into a reflective inclusive experience filled with humour, meaning, song and niggun chant. Get comfortable and enjoy the experience. This event is at Chabad of Harford County, 1543 Redfield Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015

After school “Triple Play” bowling at Forest Hill Lanes, May 18

Looking for some after school fun for the kids on Fridays? Try Bel Air News & Views’ sponsor Forest Hill Lanes’ “Triple Play” bowling. Get 3 great things: Bowling from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm including shoe rental, a slice of cheese pizza and a small soft drink all for just $9 a person. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/ForestHillBowl, http://www.foresthillbowl.com/ or call 410-838-4477.

Magic the Gathering: Friday Night Magic, May 18

Saturday, May 19

St.Matthew Co-Op Nursery Open House, May 19

St.Matthew Co-Op Nursery is currently enrolling for the 2012-2013 school year. Come visit us during our Open House on Sat. MAY 19th from 10 am-2pm! For more info, please call 410-838-3178 x108 or go to our website atwww.stmatthewcoopnurseryschool.com Please share!

Bel Air Farmers Market, May 19

The Bel Air Farmers Market has opened for this season. Stop by between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the parking lot of the Mary Risteau Courthouse off of Thomas Street and S. Bond Street. http://www.belairfarmersmarket.com/SaturdayFarmersMarket.html

Havre de Grace Farmers’ Market, May 19

The Havre de Grace Farmers’ Market will be open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon beginning May 5 at its location downtown on Pennington Avenue. For information on the Havre de Grace Farmers’ Market, contact Rory White of the Havre de Grace Main Street Organization at 443-250-5443 or visit www.mainstreethdg.com.

Saturday night NIGHT STRIKE! bowling at Forest Hill Lanes, May 19

Bel Air News & Views sponsor Forest Hill Lanes’ ROCK ‘N BOWL is now NIGHT STRIKE! Same great program – Saturday nights from 11 pm to 1:30 am! Laser effects, great music, black-light, hot times and fun, fun, fun! Call ahead for lane availability! 410-879-4477 Visit http://www.facebook.com/ForestHillBowl.

Yard and bake sale to benefit firefighter, May 19 & 20

The Fallston Volunteer Fire Company is hosting a yard and bake sale May 19 & 20 to benefit Washington, D.C. firefighter Anthony Pumilia who is at Johns Hopkins Hospital fighting a brain tumor. He’s had four surgeries since August of last year and has a long road ahead of him. The yard and bake sale is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20 at Fallston Volunteer Fire Company, 2201 Carrs Mill Road. All proceeds go to support the Pumilia family. The organizers of the fundraiser are accepting any type of donations for the yard sale, but they has that large items be dropped off closer to the yard sale date. Donations can be dropped off at 1310 Ipswich Dr., Bel Air. Please contact Jessica at Nannyjessica@comcast.net or 443-910-5374 to schedule a drop off time.

Forest Hill Express 12U baseball Bull and Shrimp Roast, May 19

The Forest Hill Express 12U baseball Bull and Shrimp Roast is 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 19 at the Jarrettsville VFW Hall #8672 at 1714 Morse Road in Forest Hill. Music by DJ Chuck Hamrick, Big 6 wheel, prize wheel and silent auction with sports memorabilia. Tickets are $45. For tickets call Rebecca Dodd at 443-876-5745 or rmdodd14@comcast.net. Proceeds benefit the team’s trip to Cooperstown, NY.

Shabbat Day Services at Chabad of Harford County, May 18

May. 19, 2012 – 10:00 am - Shabbat Day Services
Services are traditional and conducted in Hebrew, with readings in English. In reality each individual among us knows how he or she best communicates with G-d. At Chabad the language you use or the pace you set for yourself are not of paramount importance. This event is at Chabad of Harford County, 1543 Redfield Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015

Camp Likeness Riders car wash fundraiser for the Humane Society of Harford County, May 19

The group from Camp Likeness Riders, a local motorcycle enthusiasts club, is washing cars at the Aberdeen Applebees from 10-2 Saturday, May 19 and will be donating 50% of their proceeds to the Humane Society!
http://www.camplikenessriders.org/

Havre de Grace Secret Garden Tour, May 19

Tour- 12pm- 5 pm, Rain or Shine. Sponsored by the Maritime Museum. Take a tour of Havre de Grace’s finest gardens and beautifully landscaped yards. Vendors will be under the Museum’s tent selling garden related merchandise from 10:00-6:00pm. There will be door prizes but tour goers must be present at 6pm to win drawing. Phone: 410-939-4800

Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra concert, May 19

Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra concert Saturday at 7:30pm at Bel Air High School. Website for info is www.ssorchestra.org

Sunday, May 20

Young Parent’s Group meeting at Fallston Presbyterian Church, May 20

Fallston Presbyterian Church has begun a Young Parent’s Group Sunday mornings at 9:00 am in the downstairs Conference Room.  We are having great fun learning how to raise and grow our children in faith and fellowship.  Sunday school is available for all ages during the same time as well as child care for infants and toddlers.  Worship follows at 10:30 am with contemporary and traditional music.  All are welcome!!

Harford Ballet Company auditions, May 20

Harford Ballet Company auditions for the 2012-2013 season for dancers age 10 and up! Held at the Dance Conservatory of Maryland from 1:30 – 4:30 this Sunday! http://www.harfordballetcompany.org/audition-information

8U Hickory Hornets Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast, May 20

The 8U Hickory Hornets invite you to an Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 20 to raise money for their team. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to 9. The event is at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1225 Churchville Rd.

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Holy Grounds Christian Coffee House at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, May 26

Come enjoy an evening of contemporary Christian music and fun at the Holy Grounds Christian Coffee House Saturday, May 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Doors open at 7 in the Celebration Hall around back, and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. with 7 Days Youth Music Ministry and OFB and Friends. Admission and coffee are free. Dessert bars, snacks and soft drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call the church office at (410) 838-8081.

Scor! String Camp for Adults, May 30-June 2

Scor! presents an event for adult players of string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) in Bel Air. It will be held at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Thurs – Sat, May 30-June 2, 2012. The Bel Air Scor! Camp includes ensembles, hands-on topical group sessions, and additional options. Participants include experienced amateurs, hobbyist players, and recent beginners. More details about offerings, fees, schedules, and faculty are available at www.StringCamp.com or by calling 1-877-726-SCOR (7267). Scor! is operated by Symerge, a non-profit organization dedicated to arts creativity training.

Harford Ballet Company presents Rapunzel, June 9 & 10

Bel Air News & Views sponsor the Harford Ballet Company will present Rapunzel June 9 & 10 at the Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe St. in Bel Air. Tickets prices start at $17 and they can be ordered online at www.harfordballetcompany.org. Showtime is 6 p.m. on June 9 and 1 p.m. on June 10. For more information, call 410-877-0777.

Port City Bass Anglers 8th annual kids fishing festival and reel kids casting event at Bynum Run Park, June 9

Port City Bass Anglers will hold its 8th annual kids fishing festival and reel kids casting event at Bynum Run Park in Churchville Rd in Bel Air, Md. At this event junior anglers will participate in a tournament and have a fun day of fishing that will be split into two age groups from 5 yrs old thru 15 yrs old. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM at the park entrance. The event will take place from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The members of Port City will assist each youth in the competition. Prizes and trophies will be given out to the youth at the end of the event. There will be free food and drinks for all registered participants and their guardians. It’s a fun time enjoyed by all and we encourage you to bring your kids out for this free, fun day, a great time well spent with your kids!! Last year’s event drew over 100 Kids from the area.  We have had as many as 280 in one day.  Any additional literature or assistance is greatly appreciated.  In the last 8 years, through donations, we have been able to supply over 100 fishing rod/reel combinations as door prizes each year and other awards. Port City Bass Anglers is a member the Maryland Chapter of the FLW/TBF

TD Bank & Humane Society of Harford County Partner for Carnivale of the Dogs, June 9

The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) and TD Bank’s Bel Air store are teaming up to host the Carnivale of the Dogs on Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The festivities will be held in the parking lot at the bank’s location at 115 Baltimore Pike in Bel Air, MD. Carnivale of the Dogs is your place to meet people who share your love of all things both fabulous and furry. Some of HSHC’s adoptable dogs will be present to meet and greet the public. Start training now to compete in a variety of games with your four-legged friend and win one of our great prizes! Is your pooch a good listener? Then play Musical Tails at 11:15 a.m. The last dog to sit when the music stops is out and the game continues until one top dog is left. Don’t miss out on the Silliest Pet Trick contest where you can showcase your dog’s unique canine abilities at 12:15 p.m. Strut your mutt’s stuff in the Best Dressed Pet Costume Contest at 1:15 p.m. Dog loving representatives from Canine Couture, Hickory Pet Supply, and See Spot Run/Dogs On The Mark will showcase their products and services. A face painter will entertain the children with her bright and colorful designs, and a hot dog vendor will provide complimentary refreshments for all. Bring your spare change and donate it to a great cause! Visitors are encouraged to use TD Bank’s Penny Arcade to automatically count and donate their spare change, with 100 percent of the donation going to the Humane Society of Harford County. Visitors are also encouraged to join TD Bank’s Affinity Membership Program by simply opening an account and TD Bank will make an annual contribution to the Humane Society based on the balance in their account. Checking, Savings, Money Market, CD and Retirement accounts are all included in the Program. Account balances are not affected in any way, are only used to determine the level of contribution, and are kept confidential. If you are already a TD Bank customer, visit any TD Bank location and ask to have your balances affiliated with HSHC! TD Bank is pet-friendly and encourages customers to bring their four-legged friends inside the lobby while pet parents do their banking.

Joppatowne High School to host Cyber Camp, July 9-20

Joppatowne High School will host Cyber Camp July 9-20, 2012. This two-week experience provides hands-on activities focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and the field of cybersecurity. Attendees will learn and apply basic concepts of programming, forensics, cryptography and program management. The program is open to current 9-12 grade HCPS students and is limited to the first 20 students registered. The deadline for registration is June 1, 2012. Click here for more information.

More events listings can be found at …

http://harfordmd.com/events.php

http://www.hdgtourism.com/calendar.php

The  1^st annual Dave Simmons ALS Golf Tournament held last Saturday at the Wetlands Golf Course in Aberdeen raised nearly $12,000 for ALS research. Here are the details:

Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $12,000 for ALS Research

 

May 17, 2012– Rockville, MD. The 1^st annual Dave Simmons ALS Golf Tournament was held at the Wetlands Golf Course on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The tournament raised nearly $12,000 for ALS Research through the ALS Association – DC/MD/VA Chapter.

 

ALS is a progressive neuromuscular disease that occurs when motor nerve cells cease to function and die. In most cases a person’s mind remains sharp and alert; however, voluntary muscle control becomes completely lost, often resulting in total paralysis and the inability to speak. The average life expectancy for someone living with ALS is two to five years after diagnosis. There is currently no known cause, cure, or means of prevention.

 

The tournament was held in memory of Dave Simmons who lost his battle with ALS in October 2011 after 10 months. At the 1:30pm shotgun, 96 golfers were sent onto the course and they could not have asked for a more beautiful day. There were 30 door prizes, 6 silent auction items, and roughly 30 raffle prizes, along with 54 hole sponsors (quarter, half and whole). The event also included a “Legacy Table” to honor and remember those who have lost their fight with ALS. Pictures of loved ones were placed on the table, including Dave Simmons and Lois Elaine Fisher, the wife of committee member Dennis Fisher. Lois passed from ALS July 4, 2011. The committee consisted of 8 close friends and family who worked closely with Dave in the Harford County School System.

 

The funds that were raised during this tournament are earmarked to support ALS research to find a cause and cure for this horrible disease. At the national level, The ALS Association has committed more than $67 million to find effective treatments and a cure for ALS. Our global research effort has helped increase the number of scientists working on ALS, advanced new discoveries and treatments, and has shed light on the complex genetic and environmental factors involved in ALS.

 

The ALS Association – DC/MD/VA Chapter provides free patient and family services to more than 515 people living with ALS (PALS) each year in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Direct services that the Chapter provides for PALS include counseling, medical equipment loans, clinic and home visits, support groups, grants for respite care and transportation purposes, education and informational services, and assistive technology. These services make us the primary source of support for PALS in the region.

 

The mission of The ALS Association – DC/MD/VA Chapter is to improve the quality of life for PALS in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia while raising public awareness and support for finding a cure. The Chapter is based in Rockville, MD with an office in Richmond, VA.

Local furniture retailer Gavigan’s Home Furnishings is currently gutting and renovating the old C-Mart at 1503 Rock Spring Road in Forest Hill and hopes to have the 63,000 square foot store ready for a Labor Day grand opening, according to Gavigan’s Vice President Rob Gavigan.

He said the company is spending $1.5 million to renovate this location for its fourth Maryland store because he liked how well-known the spot is for having been the home of C-Mart since 1972.

“It’s a dedicated site and it’s a landmark,” said Gavigan. “If I say, ‘We’re in the old C-Mart building,’ people will know where we’re at.”

C-Mart closed intially in 2005 when the family that owned it sold the business to a group that moved it to Joppa. That business later closed and the family behind C-Mart used the Forest Hill building they still owned as a flea market, bargain outlet and auction site until last year, when they closed it for good and moved their auction business to Cockeysville.

Gavigan said his company bought the building because he felt Bel Air had the right kind of customers for the type of furniture Gavigan’s carries. He describes it as higher quality, affordable furniture that would compete with a store like Gardiners Furniture.

The renovation of the site includes removal of abestos floor tiles a new front facade.

“The whole thing is going to be gutted and modernized,” Gavigan said.

The U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency is hosting a ceremony May 17 to celebrate the End of Operations. Here are the details:

Save the date for the CMA End of Operations Ceremony next month!

 

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – The U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency (CMA) marked the end of its stockpile operations, destroying nearly 90 percent of the United States’ declared chemical agent stockpile. Destroying the stockpile safely and on schedule is a major achievement for CMA and its systems contractors.

 

A formal ceremony will take place on May 17, 2012, at 2 p.m., at the Chemical Demilitarization Training Facility (CDTF) on Aberdeen Proving Ground (Edgewood Area), Md. The event recognizes this achievement for CMA and the workforce. It is open to Aberdeen Proving Ground’s workforce.

The Office of the County Executive today announced that David R. Craig and area business leaders will share information on the Cedar Lane Regional Park’s economic impact on the region at Wednesday morning’s “Leave Your Mark Open House” event at the park. Baltimore Bohemians soccer team members who play home games at the park will be on hand to meet visitors. Here are the details:

County Executive to Participate in “Leave Your Mark Open House” at Cedar Lane Regional Park

(Bel Air, MD) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig will join key area business leaders for the “Leave Your Mark Open House” at the Cedar Lane Regional Park. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

The open house event will provide businesses and citizens from the community with information regarding the economic impact the Cedar Lane Regional Park has on the region.

The Cedar Lane Regional Park is a 112 acre facility which is owned and operated by the Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the nonprofit Cedar Lane Sports Foundation. The venue serves local, regional and national sporting events which bring thousands of teams and visitors to Harford County each year.

Earlier this year, County Executive Craig joined members of the Cedar Lane Sports Foundation and the Greater Bel Air Community foundation to announce the launch of a campaign to raise funds for the construction of an Events Center at the Cedar Lane Regional Park.

The “Leave Your Mark Open House” event will provide those attending with an opportunity to meet members of the Baltimore Bohemians soccer team that will play their home games at the Cedar Lane Regional Park.

Commenting on the Cedar Lane Regional Park, County Executive Craig stated, “The Cedar Lane Regional Park is a premier facility which helps nurture wholesome opportunities for a variety of sporting events including soccer, lacrosse, football, rugby, field hockey and baseball. The facilities economic opportunities for Harford County and the region are tremendous and I feel confident will continue to grow in the future,” Craig remarked.