• Thursday, May 30

  • Outnumber Hunger
    Location: wxcyfm.com Description: WXCY is teaming up with Big Machine Label Group to help “Outnumber Hunger.” Together we can all help to Outnumber Hunger! For more information contact: wxcyfm.com or visit outnumberhunger.com/radio/wxcy?id=wxcy
    

  • The Humane Society of Harford County YAPPY HOUR!
    The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) is teaming up with Bill Bateman’s Bistro in Havre de Grace for a fun-filled Yappy Hour on Thursday, May 30 from 5-8pm. Lots of adoptable dogs will be visiting and waiting to meet and greet the public on the spacious outdoor patio. Try your luck at the money wheel or enter the raffle for a chance to win a parasail ride, a private wine tasting for 12, an “Explore Maryland” basket, pet-themed baskets and more. Whether dining in or carrying out, present the required flyer to your server or bartender, and 15% of your total bill will be donated to HSHC. Visit http://www.harfordshelter.org/ for the required printable flyer! Yappy Hour is proudly sponsored by Swan Creek Veterinary Clinic. Bill Bateman’s Bistro is located at 2021 H Pulaski Highway (Route 40) in the Swan Creek Village shopping center. Hope to see you there!
    

• Friday, May 31

  • Cruzin for a Cause benefit the Union Hospital Cancer Program in memory of Rober C. Reynolds, Sr.
    The 1st annual Cruzin for a Cause is Friday, May 31st from 5pm - 8pm at the Wal-Mart in North East. Open to all makes and models! No registration fees, but donations accepted. All proceeds benefit the Union Hospital Cancer Program in memory of Rober C. Reynolds, Sr. 50/50 Raffles, Trophies, DJ, Door prizes and more. Contact Missy Reynolds at 410-398-7860 or 443-553-5856 for more information.
    

  • Relay For Life
    Time: 5:00pm - 6:00am Location: Elkton High School Description: Relay For Life of ELkton at Elkton High School with a Survivor Reception at 5:00pm, Opening Ceremony at 6:00pm, Survivor Lap 6:30, Luminaria Ceremony 9:00pm, Closing Ceremony 6:00am Saturday morning. This is a night jammed packed with entertainment,food, games, and exciting activities all night long, including BRA PONG. It is a family-friendly environment for the entire community. We want to CELEBRATE (what survivors have overcome) REMEMBER (people lost to cancer, and honor people who have fought or are fighting cancer) FIGHT BACK (inspire Relay participants to take tangible action against a disease that has taken too much). Proceeds Benefit: American Cancer Society, Inc For more information contact: Sabrina Scholl 443-907-5434 or visit www.relayforlife.org/elktonmd
    

• Saturday, June 1

  • Blue Rose Project ORIGINAL “BLUE CARPET” CHARITY FASHION SHOW TO BENEFIT NICU BABIES
    Time: 7 pm - 10 pm Location: Concord Point Lighthouse, Havre de Grace, MD Description: (Note: Longer and shorter versions included). Thank you! Debra Shaffer. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Debra Shaffer PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 480-678-0297 Havre de Grace, MD – June 1, 2013 – Fashion and fundraising join hands for the original “Blue Carpet Fashion Show for the Blue Rose Project” for charity on June 1st. Models wearing shades of “blue” will walk the outdoor “sidewalk” in front of the Chesapeake Bay and Concord Point Lighthouse, raising funds to benefit the NICU babies through Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation. Models and volunteers are needed to help at the event. Models will present blue-themed fashion through our exclusive dress sponsor, get a free photo shoot -- and join an exciting fundraising effort to help the project for the babies. If you would like to model, volunteer, or obtain tickets for the charity Blue Carpet Fashion Show on June 1st– please call 443-866-2132 for more information. That’s 443-866-2132. The Blue Carpet Fashion Show welcomes you. Call 443-866-2132. ### OR SHORTER VERSION: Havre de Grace, MD – June 1, 2013 – Fashion and fundraising join hands for the original “Blue Carpet Fashion Show for the Blue Rose Project” for charity on June 1st. Models and volunteers are needed to help at the event. Models will present blue-themed fashion through our exclusive dress sponsor, get a free photo shoot -- and join an exciting fundraising effort to help the project for the NICU babies. If you would like to model, volunteer, or obtain tickets for the charity Blue Carpet Fashion Show on June 1st– please call 443-866-2132 for more information. Call 443-866-2132. ### Proceeds Benefit: Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation for NICU Babies at Winnie Palmer Hospital For more information contact: Laurena Bell 443-866-2132 or visit www.bluerosepress.com
    

  • Extreme Family Outreach 4th Annual Walk-a-Thon
    In just under TWO weeks the Extreme Family Outreach will be holding their 4th Annual Walk-a-Thon at Lake Serene on Brookside Drive in Edgewood. On Saturday, June 1st at 10:00am we will begin our walk around the beautiful lake to support the Extreme After-School programs in Edgewood, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace. Friends & Partners, the funds raised is vital to the program. This enables us to continue reaching and teaching over 400 children a week the important principles to ensure productive futures, while fostering positive relationships. WE NEED YOU to WALK with us!! Please download the sponsorship form below, start collecting sponsors and bring your form along with your donations to the Lake on June 1st. God Bless and thank you for your support! Please contact 410-676-1212 www.extremefamilyoutreach.org for your sponsorship form!
    

  • Maryland State Police Law Enforcement Explorer Post Open House
    Local High School Students are invited to The Law Enforcement Explorer Post Open House Saturday, June 1st at 4pm at the Maryland State Police Barrack on Pulaski Highway, North East. Earn real life experience in law enforcement as an Explorer. Call 302-662-3300 ext 107 today.
    

  • PurpleStride Delaware 5k Walk/Run
    Time: Registration: 8:30AM; 5K Begins 10AM; Closing 11:30AM Location: Dravo Plaza at Riverfront Wilmington Description: Walk or run a 5k course at Dravo Plaza at Riverfront Wilmington! Enjoy music, food, kids\' activities and awards, all while raising awareness of pancreatic cancer. Choose a timed race, run for fun, or enjoy the family-friendly walk. Form a team to raise funds. Honor a loved one. Proceeds Benefit: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network For more information contact: Amanda Hapgood at ahapgood@pancanvolunteer.org or visit purplestride.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1051828
    

• Sunday, June 2

  • Friends of Canton Dog Park- The Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser
    Save the date and join our event! The Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser Sunday June 2, 2013 10 AM to 3 PM Canton Dog Park (corner of Clinton & Toone Streets) Admission: $10 donation per person, dogs & children under 16 free We’re turning the Sen. Joseph Bonvegna Field, located next to the Canton Dog Park, back into Baltimore City’s largest off-leash fenced-in dog park for the day! Vendors | Pools & Sprinkler | Ball & Frisbee Area Sponsored by: Boston Street Animal Hospital, Charm City Dogs, dogma – life, with your pet, Dogtopia, Eastern Animal Hospital, & Partnership Wealth Management.
    

• Thursday, June 6

  • Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Calico Jack, maritime duo
    Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Description: Calico Jack is a maritime duo preforming lively songs from the Chesapeake Bay, from the ruminations of old sea captains to the vagaries of a waterman’s life afloat. FREE EVENT!!! Beer and wine cash bar in the lobby! For more information contact: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 410-939-4800 or visit www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org
    

• Friday, June 7

  • Havre de Grace Arts Commission Concert Series
    Time: Fridays at 7:30pm Location: Millard Tydings Park in Havre de Grace Description: June 7th, Dean Sapp and Harford Express Bluegrass; June 14th, The Klassix Top 40 and Classic Hits; June 21st, Gloucester City String Band; June 28th , Larry Brown Quintet Jazz; July 5th, Carnival; July 12th, EWABO Caribbean; July 19th, Big Cam and The Lifters; July 28th, Lix classic rock Proceeds Benefit: Arts Commission For more information contact: 410-939-2100 Cathy
    

• Saturday, June 8

  • Good Shepherd School Strawberry Festival
    Time: 12pm - 6pm Location: Good Shepherd School, Perryville Description: Good Shepherd School Strawberry Festival Come enjoy a day of fun with rides, games, Strawberry Milkshakes, Food, Beer and lot more! Spaghetti Dinner from 4pm - 7pm For more information contact: School Office 410.642.6265 or visit www.goodshepherdschool.net
    

  • Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation 14th annual Upper Chesapeake Hospice Regatta
    Time: 9am-7pm Location: Concord Point Lighthouse Havre de Grace Description: The 14th annual Upper Chesapeake Hospice Regatta on June 8th at the Concord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace. The race is run by the Havre de Grace Yaht Club, followed by the shore party with food, unlimited beer and soda, live music, dancing and a live and silent auction. All proceeds go to the Senator Hooper Hospice House. Proceeds Benefit: Senator Hooper Hospice House For more information contact: Donna Tower-Lenzner, 443-643-3469 or visit uchfoundation.org
    

• Monday, June 10

  • Harford County Public Schools
    Time: N/A Location: County Schools Description: STATE SUPERINTENDENT APPROVES THREE-DAY CALENDAR WAIVER FOR HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Today, State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lillian Lowery approved the request made by Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) for a three-day waiver of the 180-day school year requirement. HCPS has been closed a total of six days this school year, three days for Hurricane Sandy and three days for inclement weather. The three-day waiver request was made for the school closures caused by local power outages and damages as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Due to the effort put forth by HCPS to make-up three of those days in April by making April 3 (previously a spring break day) and April 29 and 30 (previously teacher professional development days) regular school days, the waiver was granted. As such, three days will be removed from the end of the school year. Unless additional modifications to the school calendar become necessary, the last day for Kindergarten – 11th grade students is Tuesday, June 11, and the last day for teachers and 10-month instructional support employees is Friday, June 14. Proceeds Benefit: ---- For more information contact: none or visit --
    

• Thursday, June 13

  • Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Kapriol'! is an exciting maritime group from the Netherlands
    Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Description: Kapriol'! is an exciting maritime group from the Netherlands performing traditional songs and tunes from the old Dutch seafarers of the Fresian Coast (but yes, they speak English)—expect dancing! FREE EVENT!!! Beer and wine cash bar in the lobby! For more information contact: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 410-939-4800 or visit www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org
    

• Saturday, June 15

  • Westside Family Healthcare 5K race/walk
    Time: Registration opens at 7:30 am; 5K and 10K races start at 8:30 am Location: Kelly's Logan House, 1701 Delaware Ave Wilmington, DE 19806 Description: Westside Family Healthcare is celebrating our 25th Anniversary of providing affordable quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay, so get your sneakers on to celebrate! The event will take place on Saturday, June 15th at Kelly’s Logan House in Trolley Square. Registration starts at 7:30 am. Both the 5K and 10K races will start at 8:30 am. Funds raised through this event will go a long way in supporting our organization in caring for our uninsured patients. Create a team, register and participate in the 5K race/walk or the 10K run! To sign up today register online by visiting www.thewestsideway.org. Proceeds Benefit: Westside Family Healthcare For more information contact: Stephanie Patterson 302-656-8292 or visit www.thewestsideway.org
    

• Monday, June 17

  • P&J's Life Skills summer camp
    Time: 8-4 Location: Arena Club in Churchville MD Description: Hello, below is information regarding the summer camp were hosting this summer! Camp information below: Hello, P&J's Life Skills, and The Arena Club are proud to announce Camp Empower for the 2013 SUMMER! Camp is aimed at providing a fun, friendly, safe environment for children and adults between the ages of 6-21, with a variety of developmental disabilities. Camp will run for, four weeks in the summer, each camp running a week in length, from 8 A.M. until 4 P.M. The weeks will consist of activities coordinated at the Arena Club Sports Complex (3036 Churchville Rd.) on RT.22 in Churchville. At Camp Empower we have access to turf fields, pools (including recreation pool w/ slides, and the therapy pool), the volleyball court, basketball court, batting cages, personal trainers, zumba instructors, karate instructors, and many more! We have planned visits from magicians, service dogs, and Wildlife Adventures coming out to the complex to make camp a fun filled week! During the week Camp Empower is planning on stopping at Hartford Lanes for bowling, and a behind the scenes tour of the alley. We are also venturing to Chesapeake Therapeutic Horseback Riding for a three hour educational experience where campers will learn the basics of handling horses, in addition to taking care of the basic needs of the horses. Camp is aimed at generating boosts in self-esteem, independent living skills, socials skills, conversational skills, maintaining interactions, and initiating self-advocacy skills! We look forward to having your child attend our camp, as we make it an expectation for friendships to be made, and memories to last a lifetime! If you want to sign up for camp we have attached our camp flyer, and registration! Register soon, as we can only take 30 campers per week, and spots are filling fast! Camp Dates (All camps run 8am-4pm) Camp cost is $800 per camp (Funding available July 1, 2013 Through low intensity support services LISS. We are hosting a workshop to get the paper work filled out for anyone wishing to seek help with this on June 3rd, a Monday night. You are welcomed to join in anytime between 4pm-8pm at the Abingdon Library we will be in the large conference room!) * June 17-21st * August 5-9th * August 12-16th * August 19-23 -Please feel free to email or call P&J's (410-838-0412) with any specific questions/concerns you may have! For more information contact: Phil Givens at 410-838-0412
    

• Thursday, June 20

  • Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
    Time: 10:30am Location: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Description: Drop anchor at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Kid's Corner for Story Time! Enjoy a variety of tales from Native American life to local animals. Readings are every Thursday at 10:30am starting June 20,2013. For more information contact: 410-939-4800 or visit www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org
    

  • Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Teresa Whitaker & Frank Schwartz
    Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Description: Teresa Whitaker & Frank Schwartz are a maritime duo preforming Bay-inspired songs from the Tom Wisner collection as well as sparkling gems of their own, giving voice to the rivers that sustain us. FREE EVENT!!! Beer and wine cash bar in the lobby! For more information contact: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 410-939-4800 or visit www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org
    

• Saturday, June 22

  • Cecil County Wade-In- FREE for evreyone!
    Pull up your pant legs and wade into the Upper Chesapeake Bay to measure water quality the same way that retired Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler first did with his “sneaker index” over twenty-five years ago. The fourth annual Cecil County Wade-In is on Saturday, June twenty-second from ten until two. Explore family-friendly, educational and fun exhibits; see a variety of live animals and other wildlife, even participate in aquatic educational activities and more! There’ll be over twenty exhibitors; including some that can show you how to help improve the health of our local waterways. The Cecil County Wade-In on Saturday, June twenty-second will be held rain or shine at the Elk Neck State Park at its North East Beach location. The event is FREE - just let the folks at the entrance gate know you are there for the Wade-In, there is no fee for the North East Beach Area. Sponsored by the Cecil County Sediment and Stormwater Branch, the Elk Neck State Park Department of Natural Resources, and the Upper Western Shore Tributary Team. The Cecil County Sediment & Stormwater Branch would like to remind you only rain down the storm drain. See ya at the Wade In!
    

• Thursday, June 27

  • Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Grey Larsen & Cindy Kallet
    Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Description: Grey Larsen & Cindy Kallet are a maritime duo preforming songs old and new from the New England maritimes, with some great fiddle licks and Irish flute for good measure. FREE EVENT!!! Beer and wine cash bar in the lobby! For more information contact: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 410-939-4800 or visit www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org
    

• Friday, July 12

  • Valleybrook Country Club/Cool Kids Campaign
    Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Location: Valleybrook Country Club, 1810 Valleybrook Drive, Kingsville Description: Valleybrook Country Club in Kingsville is teaming up with Cool Kids Campaign for its fourth Lazy River Duck Derby fundraiser on Friday, July 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Lazy River Duck Derby, open to the public and providing an all-access pass to Valleybrook for the evening, takes place in the “Lazy River,” the only one of its kind in Harford County. A $10 rubber duck rental fee will be collected per person upon admission, and the duck will be entered in three races throughout the evening. Participants may also rent a duck online at lazyriverduckderby.com (need not be present to win). The winner of each race receives a basket of prizes valued between $250 and $400 from area businesses; basket values increase with each race. A final fourth race, “The Quackness,” will be run at evening’s end and limited to 100 rubber ducks. The winner will receive an autographed Ray Rice football jersey. Those interested in participating in this race will rent a special rubber duck for $10 each that evening, and winners must be present to win. A “family flock” is available for a $40 donation and includes five rubber duck rentals for the first three races and five admissions to the Lazy River Duck Derby, an ideal family package. Duck rental fees sold at the gate allow each person access to Valleybrook’s five swimming pools (including the lazy river and two water slides) and 11 tennis courts, plus a moonbounce, glitter and press-on tattoos, games (including a duck launch), music and more. All proceeds from the Lazy River Duck Derby will be donated to Cool Kids Campaign, a nonprofit based in Towson that works to improve the quality of life for kids with cancer and their families. Several raffles will be held throughout the evening, and 100 percent of food and beverage sales at The Grill will be donated to Cool Kids Campaign. For those unable to attend but wanting to support the Lazy River Duck Derby and Cool Kids Campaign, contributions may be made by visiting lazyriverduckderby.com or coolkidscampaign.org. Proceeds Benefit: Cool Kids Campaign For more information contact: 410-803-2334 or visit lazyriverduckderby.com
    

• Wednesday, July 31

  • Havre de Grace Maritime Museum; health of the Chesapeake Bay
    Time: 7pm-8pm Location: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Description: Presented By: Jim (Doc) Bailey Retired Natural Resources Manager from APG. Responsibilities included Wetland manager, Natural Resources planning and execution, and insuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ph.D. from University of Michigan. Doc Bailey will discuss several factors contributing to the health of the Chesapeake Bay, their recent history, present condition, and future prognosis. Factors to be considered include sediment and nutrient run-off and their effects on submerged aquatic vegetation, algal production and other aquatic organisms along with those organisms effect on water quality. He will also suggest human actions that may improve the Bay’s health. For more information contact: 410-939-4800 or visit www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org
    

• Saturday, September 21

  • SARC 35th Anniversary Celebration
    Time: 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Location: Harford Equestrian Center 608 N. Tollgate Road Bel Air, MD 21014 Description: Enjoy a day full of family fun activities including music, horse rides, goats, performances, vendors, food and weather permitting, hot air balloons! All proceeds benefit SARC as they recognize their 35th Anniversary of serving victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse and stalking. Proceeds Benefit: SARC For more information contact: Beth League 410-836-8431
    

Ongoing Events

• ADHD Assistance
  There are more than 2.5 million children taking medication for ADHD in the United States. Recent studies have shown that stimulant drugs usually prescribed for ADHD could increase heart rate and blod pressure leading to sudden unexplained death. The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress suggests chiropractic care as an alternative approach to ADHD. Case studies have reported that the care of a chiropractic doctor resulted in a reduction in the severity of ADHD symptoms. The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress advises parents to speak with their child's pediatrician before mkaing any medication changes. To find out more information please visit the Foundation at: W W W DOT YES TWO CHIROPRACTIC DOT ORG, or call 866-901-3427....that's 866-901-3427.
  
  

• ATTENTION MOOSE LODGES: NOW AVAILABLE EZ CHILD ID SYSTEM
  Every day 2000 children are reported missing. Every year 200,000 children are taken by family members. 58,000 children are victims of non-family abductions. The key to recovering these children is quick action by parents and law enforcement. A statistic by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children states that “the first 2 hours after a child is abducted are the most critical.” ~~ EZ CHILD ID SYSTEM PROVIDED IN COOPERATION WITH MOOSE INTERNATIONAL AND SAFE SURFIN, NOW AVAILABLE FOR MD DE DC MOOSE LODGES ~~ The Manufacturer has worked with law enforcement officials to ensure that our digital fingerprinting system is up to their standards. We have taken it one step further and included a digital fingerprint analysis software package to make sure all the necessary“points” on a fingerprint are obtained. We ensure that we capture all the vital information required by the Amber Alert system. EZ Child ID form includes all 10 fingerprints and is saved in the universal PDF format. The parent not only receives printed an EZ Child ID form, they also get a CD with all the information on it. This allows the parent the opportunity to reprint the EZ Child ID form at home if they desire. To help protect from identity theft, our software was written so that no information from the child is saved on the computer. Once you start over, all of the data is permanently erased. The parent is the only person who retains their child’s information. ALL DONE AT NO CHARGE. THE LODGE MAY HAVE TO BUY CDR ESTIMATED COST $20 PER 100. ANYONE WANTING TO USE THIS WONDERFUL TOOL AT A MOOSE EVENT CONTACT JOHN KITCHEN THE MD DE DC MOOSE ASSOC. SAFE SURFIN CHAIRPERSON. 410-996-4775 OR ONLINE AT WWW.MDMOOSE.ORG (SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR EZ CHILD IS SYSTEM FLYER). WE WILL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO GET TO YOUR EVENT AND TRAIN YOU ON THE SYSTEM. WHEN SET UP YOU NEED AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT LEAST A FOUR FOOT TABLE, 2-3 CHAIRS AND A TENT OR POP UP COVER.
  
  

• Attention: Foster Care needed for The Humane Society of Harford County
  Love Kittens but you're not ready for a long-term commitment? Please consider Fostering!! Please visit the www.wxcyfm.com pet page for contact information and to learn more about fostering opportunities. Last year, HSHC received over 400 kittens that required foster care. This litter season will be just as busy. HSHC has already received dozens of kittens this spring and expects to receive hundreds more as the summer goes on. “It happens every spring and summer, and the sheer number of incoming animals can be overwhelming,” says Mary Leavens, Executive Director. “We need foster parents to provide love and care until the kittens are old enough to be adopted.” Foster parents provide temporary homes so kittens can grow in loving, nurturing environments until they are 8 weeks of age and will return to the shelter and be adopted into forever homes. Please call to learn about how you can help homeless animals in Harford County!!
  
  

• ATTENTION: Lost your Pet? Call The Humane Society of Harford County!
  If you have lost your pet in Harford, Cecil or other local area please contact The Humane Society of Harford County at 410-836-1090. If your pet is lost please call HSHC as soon as possible with a description and pet name. Many times a lost animal might be found and dropped off at The HSHC up by a caring stranger. Please visit www.harfordshelter.org for ways to help or learn more about the dedicated work of The Humane Society of Harford County.
  
  

• Baby Blocks - free, online interactive program
  Every mother wants the best possible start in life for her new baby. That’s why there’s “Baby Blocks,” a new free, online interactive program developed by UnitedHealthcare and available in Maryland to HealthChoice members who are pregnant or new moms. The program is designed to inform women about the importance of prenatal and well-baby appointments. Baby Blocks offers incentives for completing prenatal, postpartum and well-baby visits, earning discount cards for clothing, teething rings and more. Sign up at uhcbabyblocks.com. HealthChoice is a Program of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
  
  

• Birthright Harford County Services
  Are you pregnant, or think you might be? Do you need a pregnancy test and information on your options? Call Birthright at 410-838-0443 or visit our website at birthrightharfordcounty.org Make Birthright your first call. It’s confidential, non-judgmental, supportive, and all services are free.
  
  

• Brain Tumor Support Group in Cecil County
  A brain tumor support group meets monthly at the Perryville library. It is open to anyone affected by this disease - patients, survivors, friends and loved ones are welcome. For more information call 410-459-8157
  
  

• Contact Lifeline, Inc. Crisis support
  Location: Wilmington and Milford, DE Description: ContactLifeline offers caring, confidential, to those in need in our community. Our 24/7 crisis helpline and 24/7 sexual assault services include counseling provided free of charge. For more information about how we support our community, our services and upcoming training, log on to www.contactlifeline.org or call 302-761-9800, extension 1011. For more information contact: Josie MacLaine 302-761-9800 ext. 1011 or visit www.contactlifeline.org.
  
  

• Critter Chow-Down at Eden Mill Nature Center
  Bring the kids every Wednesday at 3:00pm in the nature center to feed the animals. Take a turn feeding one of the turtles or fish! The snakes may need some exercise and handling time as well! There is no fee for this program. Check us out on the web at www.edenmill.org or contact us directly at 410-836-3050 or edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com for more information.
  
  

• Easter Seals of New Castle's Saturday Respite Program for Diabetes
  Easter Seals of New Castle county is pleased to announce a new Saturday respite program for adults with disabilities. If you are a caregiver in search of respite solutions, call 302-324-4444 for more information, or go to Easter Seals web site at www.de.easterseals.com.
  
  

• Faithful Friends No Kill Animal Shelter needs Volunteers
  Volunteers are needed at Faithful Friends Animal Society, No Kill Shelter Animal care at their main shelter located in Wilmington DE and at any one of the cat offsite adoption centers from Dover DE through West Chester PA. Currently, their biggest need is for animal care, laundry and foster parents for kittens and nursing mom cats. Animal care shifts available 7 days a week a.m. through evening shifts. For dog care age requirement is 16 years or older. Younger volunteers with parents/legal guardians will be assigned to other duties outside the dog department. We ask that all all volunteers are mature and reliable can make a minimum commitment of 6 hours a month for 6 months. To apply or be considered for Faithful Friends volunteer program go online to www.faithfulfriends.us Faithful Friends also offers Pet therapy opportunities with your own friendly pets state-wide in partnership for 40 service organizations. Please visit www.faithfulfriends.us
  
  

• First Fridays at Moore's Chapel
  Come join us for First Fridays at Moore's Chapel! They are located in Elkton at 392 Blake Rd. Enjoy an evening of fellowship and food each first Friday from June through September 5:30-7:00 p.m. All are welcome to dine in or take out. $8 at the door. Kids under 5 eat free with an adult! Please call with questions- 410-398-2909.
  
  

• FREE AUDIO MAGAZINE to anyone who is blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped or dyslexic
  Choice Magazine Listening produces a free, quarterly, 12 hour recorded magazine of the best written articles, short stories, essays and poetry to anyone who is blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped or dyslexic. The materials are chosen by the editors, who read approximately 100 magazines such as National Geographic, Time, The New Yorker, Smithsonian, Business Week, Discover, Sports Illustrated, Foreign Affairs and more. The pieces are read, unabridged, by professional narrators who bring each selection to life. Choice Magazine Listening is a non-profit organization that has been providing this free service for almost 50 years. The combination of interesting, informative and entertaining writing, beautifully read, has enhanced the lives of many of the loyal listeners. CML has recently started the digital cartridge subscription that can be played on the Talking Book Library's new digital player. The digital player is very popular and is becoming the medium of choice for audio magazines for visually impaired people. To subscribe to this free service or to request a free digital player application, call 516-883-8280 or 1-888-724-6423. The issues can also be downloaded from the National Library Service website. For registered subscriber, the web site would be: http://nlsbard.loc.gov and for the new user it would be: www.loc.gov/nls . CML's own web site is: www.choicemagazinelistening.o
  
  

• Free Internet Navigation Classes for Seniors at Open Doors Career Center
  The Senior Solutions Program at Open Doors Career Center located at 219 West Bel Air Ave, Suite 5, Aberdeen, is offering FREE Internet Navigation Classes for residents of Harford County who are 55 and older. The classes are offered Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Please call 410-297-6590 to register.
  
  

• Free Job Seeking Skills classes for Maryland deaf and hard of hearing
  Free Job Seeking Skills classes for Maryland deaf and hard of hearing residents held monthly, now through September 2011, Mon-Fri, 10a-2pm for four weeks at Deaf Independent Living Assc., 806 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD. Students will learn communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. Once classes are completed continuing assistance is offered in applying, interviewing, training and retaining the job of their choice. No referral necessary. Classes taught in ASL. Transportation available upon request. To register for more information call 410-742-5052 V/TTY; email dila@dila.org or stop by DILA's office.
  
  

• Harford County: Substance Abuse Support Group Meetings every Tuesday
  As an extension of its existing Addictions Services, the Harford County Health Department is providing a free support group for families of individuals with substance abuse problems, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings on the third floor of their offices at 120 S. Hays Street, Bel Air, MD. The group is open to anyone 18 years of age or older affected by someone else's substance abuse, including immediate and extended family members and friends. The individual need not be in treatment at the Health Department for family members to attend. No registration is necessary and people can join at any time. If you have any questions, please contact our Addictions Services Division at 410-877-2340.
  
  

• Havre de Grace Maritime Museum NEEDS Volunteers
  The Maritime Museum is beginning our 2013 Annual Volunteer Drive. Since the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum was created in 1987, volunteers have been providing a wide variety of essential skills and services to the museum. Volunteers serve as tour guides, receptionists, docents, boat builders, woodworkers, gardeners, ground keepers, building maintainers, and in many other functions. These jobs are important not only to the museum, but also to our visitors, who expect to see the historical resources and exhibitions that the Museum has to offer. We are now asking for your help in the following areas. Please consider giving some of your valuable time to support our Maritime Heritage. Training will be provided for interested volunteers. Receptionists greet Museum visitors when they enter and provide information to callers and visitors about the Museum’s exhibitions, membership and public programs. Docents conduct tours for visitors in groups and classes of school children. They enrich the experience of the museum for these visitors. Woodworkers and Boat Builders create or restore projects in wood, contributing to our town’s Maritime History. They join with others who work to preserve and repair the museum artifacts, boats and exhibits. Building Maintainers and Landscapers contribute their time and expertise to improve Havre de Grace’s Maritime Museum. They paint, work with wood, trim bushes, and help to make the museum a better place. They join with others who work to preserve, repair, and enhance the museum. Don’t want to volunteer alone? Bring a friend or a group with you! Flexible times, volunteers can indicate the hours they are available. Call 410-939-4800 to volunteer.
  
  

• Historic Grist Mill Musuem at the Eden Mill Nature Center
  For those of you who like to take a step back in time, Eden Mill is the sight that can't be missed. For more than 200 years old, the mill was hailed as the most significant grist mills in Harford County MD. Filled with milling equipment and displays along with a vintage turn of the century power plant, Eden Mill is a must see experience for all ages. The Historic Grist Mill Museum is open Monday- Friday from 9:00am-4:30pm and most Sundays from 1pm-5pm. Please call Eden Mill at 410-836-3050 in advance to confirm. For more information, visit us on the web at www.edenmill.org.
  
  

• Need Help Quitting?
  Tobacco use still plays a part in 1 of 5 deaths in the U.S. If you want to quit, the Harford County Health Department offers free classes and participants may be eligible for nicotine replacement products at no cost. Call 410-612-1781 for information or to register.
  
  

• Project Crossroad Youth Programs committed to improving the futures of the youth of Cecil County.
  Young people are faced daily with crossroads in life. Should I drink alcohol? Experiment with drugs? Break the law? Finish High School? Project Crossroad exists to offer support to young people during this pivotal time of development. With an emphasis on education, a strong mentoring program and a variety of programs.Founded in 2007, Project Crossroad exists to educate, encourage and equip youth. The programs outlined (ADVANCE, ASCEND, ACHIEVE) herein are designed to meet the varied needs of at-risk youth through proven programs, mentoring, outstanding case management, and community support ACHIEVE A LifeSkill Program Botvin Training is a program for youth in elementary, middle and high school. Our LifeSkills instructor travels to county schools and meets with youth who have been identified as at-risk. Over several weeks students receive instruction in: Drug / Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Communication Skills, Anger Management, Decision Making, Dealing with Stress, Conflict Resolution, Self-Esteem, Social Skills and more. LifeSkills Training has been shown to reduce substance abuse by 80% with results that last for up to 10 years. ACTIVATE A five week program designed for students ages 8-12, to facilitate continued education over the summer and encourage student engagement in healthy practices. The camp will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and will provide lunch for all students. Physical fitness activities and educational opportunities for the students are the primary focus of this program. Each day, the students will participate in lessons based on the specific sport being taught that week. These lessons will take place at the local park. Students will also participate in daily math and science lessons. Our goal is to help students increase their knowledge of math and science while also remaining physically active. ADVANCE Advance is designed to provide early intervention for children 8-16 who have been identified as potentially delinquent. Through the provision of one-on-one case management and services specific to each child’s / family’s needs, Advance offers LifeSills Training, counseling, anger management and more. Youth are also paired with a mentor and offered opportunities to complete community service requirements. ASCEND The Ascend Program serves young people between the ages of 16-21 who have dropped out of high school and are seeking their G.E.D. In addition to providing funding for students to attends G.E.D. classes at Cecil College, Ascend also offers pre-employment training and vocational training opportunities. Through Ascend, Project Crossroad is committed to partnering with local businesses to find employment for program participants. Ascend is also dedicated to working toward Maryland’s “Ready by 21” initiative which is designed to prepare youth for college, work and life. MOMENTUM Designed to provide more than just a safe place for kids to go after school, Momentum combines homework assistance / tutoring, structured recreation activities, character education and a nutritious meal for students at Elkton Middle School. Our enrollment is limited to just 25, ensuring each student receives lots of one on one investment from qualified staff. ACHIEVE, ADVANCE, ASCEND, and MOMENTUM do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation in providing access to programs. Programs funded through the Governor’s Office for Children. Project Crossroad Youth Programs- if you are interested in any of the programs, ACHIEVE, ADVANCE, ASCEND, and MOMENTUM, listed above please call their office @ 443-350-9796 or for more information go online @ www.projectcrossroad .org
  
  

• The Humane Society of Harford County Inc. (HSHC) and Pets for Patriots, Inc.
  The Humane Society of Harford County Inc. (HSHC) and Pets for Patriots, Inc. have joined forces to give active, disabled and retired military service members and their families the gift of a pet’s unconditional love, while providing dogs and cats with a second chance at life. Through this partnership, Pets for Patriots will connect our area’s loyal service men and women to HSHC, and HSHC will introduce them to eligible homeless dogs and cats that are looking for permanent homes. Individuals are eligible from any United States armed forces and at any stage of their careers – active, reserve, National Guard, retired or veteran. Eligible adoptions must meet one of the following criteria: dogs or cats two years and older, dogs 40-pounds or larger regardless of age, and special needs dogs and cats. The Humane Society of Harford County will help any veteran in the Pets for Patriots program find a needs- and lifestyle-appropriate pet. Enrolling in the Pets for Patriots program is free and in return, HSHC will provide a 20% adoption discount. In addition, several local veterinary clinics are offering discounts on veterinary services for approved Pets for Patriots members. Additional veterinarians are added to the program as they are approved. “Our goal is to help our adoption partners re-home harder-to-place pets that still have years of love and life to give,” says Beth Zimmerman, founder and executive director of Pets for Patriots. "Companion pets are known to provide real physical and emotional benefits to their guardians, including those suffering from post-combat stress, depression, isolation or physical disability. We’re delighted to work with The Humane Society of Harford County to give these at-risk pets a second chance at life and, in so doing, to enhance the lives of veterans living in the community." HSHC quickly saw the potential to find adult dogs and cats permanent homes with service members. “We are able to place about 1,500 pets each year,” says Mary Leavens, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Harford County. “Through our partnership with Pets for Patriots, we hope to provide forever homes to even more loving animals with the many military personnel and veterans in our area.” Service men and women interested in the program must first apply through Pets for Patriots and provide proof of their military service. Approval typically takes one or two business days, after which the military member can visit HSHC for assistance in choosing a new pet friend. About The Humane Society of Harford County, Inc. The Humane Society of Harford County, Inc., is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the welfare and well-being of the approximately 4,500 animals that come to us each year. We promote the kind treatment of homeless, stray and abandoned animals by providing shelter, care, adoptions, and community education. We are not a county agency nor are we affiliated with any national or regional organization. Your tax-deductible donations, bequests, and proceeds from events are crucial to our life-saving efforts on behalf of the animals of our community. Visit www.harfordshelter.org for more information and follow us at www.facebook.com/thehumanesocietyofharfordcounty. About Pets for Patriots Pets for Patriots, Inc., is a registered 501(c)(3) charity that connects hard-to-adopt shelter pets with service and veteran members of the United States military. Its mission is to consistently give the gifts of fidelity, joy and companionship to both pet and person. Pets for Patriots is one of the only organizations in the country dedicated to both at-risk pets and military members. Visit www.petsforpatriots.org for more information, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/petsforpatriotsand become a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/petsforpatriots.
  
  

• You Are Not Alone Veterans Foundation
  You Are Not Alone Veterans Foundation proudly serves Veterans and their Families! We provide resources and expertise to assist with obtaining housing, recieving entitled benefits, maximizing employment opportunities, and providing counseling whenever needed. Our veterans are returning to an economy challenged by record unemployment rates and a stagnant job market. At the federal, state and local levels we are failing to help veterans transition from military service to the civilian work force. After World War II, exemplary programs and support for veterans created the American middle class and helped the “greatest generation” to become great. We owe this generation nothing less. We are dedicated to helping our veteran’s who are in need. It is our mission to help by responding to the emergency needs, personal or financial, of every veteran that is in need throughout the united states, and acting as liaison between the government and the community in safeguarding the rights of these veterans. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, far too many veterans are homeless in America—between 130,000 and 200,000 on any given night—representing between one fourth and one-fifth of the homeless population in the united states. It is our mission to lower this percentage by helping veterans to overcome all obstacles to employment and obtaining VA compensation and benefits in order to obtain adequate housing and living essentials. ~ With your support we can make this country a better place for all veteran’s who have fought for this country. Please visit www.youarenotalonevets.org, email YouAreNotALoneVets@gmail.com or call 302-751-0177 for ways to help, see upcoming events and to find out more on how you can be a hero to past, present and future United States veterans.