Community Calendar


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2012 Bow Wow Boogie
Save the date! Put on your dancing shoes, let down your hair, and support the largest party of the year for Harford County’s homeless and abused animals. The Bow Wow Boogie will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 7:30 – 11:30 PM at the Richlin Ballroom, 1700 Van Bibber Road, Edgewood, MD. The Boogie features extensive bull & oyster roast fare and dessert bar; draft beer, wine and sodas with a cash bar; a Big Six Wheel; live & silent auction; raffles; and a DJ & dancing. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $45 person or $400 for a table of 10. We are seeking donations for both the live and silent auction, and there are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available that provide recognition in press releases, advertisements and on our web site. For tickets or to sponsor the event, call Mary Leavens at 410-836-1090, x101 or email Mary at mleavens@harfordshelter.org. Proceeds benefit the homeless and neglected animals of Harford County. Donations can be mailed or brought into the shelter at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD 21047. For all the great stuff happening at the Humane Society of Harford County please visit the WXCYFM.com Pet page sponsored by Concord Pet Foods and Supplies.

9th Annual Heather Ann Ricci Memorial Golf Outing
Monday, April 30, 2012 marks the 9th Annual Heather Ann Ricci Memorial Golf Outing at Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre De Grace. The Heather Ann Ricci Memorial Fund is reaching out to community businesses to offer them a chance to participate in this event supporting a very important cause. The golf outing is held as a charitable fundraiser in memory of Heather Ricci, a local Harford County organ donor. Heather lost her life in a tragic auto accident on her 10th birthday in August 2001. She donated her organs to five individuals who were in desperate need. As a result, these recipients are living happy, healthier lives because of her gift of life. Proceeds from the event support The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland's organ and tissue donation awareness programs. If you would like to sponsor this event or to learn more about the 9th Annual Heather Ann Ricci Memorial Golf Outing, please contact us at: Website: www.heatherriccifund.org Phone: 410.242.7000 x2007 Email: seller@thellf.org

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.

Basket Bingo at Union United Methodist Church
On Saturday March 17, 2012 a Theme Basket Bingo will be held at the Union United Methodist Church Community Building located at 440 Union Church Road,Elkton, MD. It will benefit the Cecil County Relay For Life, and will be hosted by "One Life At A Time", the team from Union Church. Our Team will be collecting non-perishable foods to be donated to the local Food Bank. You will receive 1 Free Game Card for your donation. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with games starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10.00 for 20 games. Extra packets will be available for $5.00. There will be special games along with raffles and door prizes. All Baskets will be filled. Food will be available for purchase. The building is Handicap Accessible, and seating is limited. For directions or further information please contact Beverly at (410) 287-8390.

Bingo for a Good Cause this Friday!!
Good Cause's Bingo is just days away! Good Cause is hosting the bingo fundraiser at the Havre de Grace Community Center, located at 100 Lagaret Lane in Havre de Grace. Doors open at 6 pm with bingo starting at 7 pm. Come hungry. Pizza, meat balls, nachos, desserts, drinks and more for sale! Proceeds from the bingo will be used to provide 100 single moms with a FREE spa day this Mothers Day! Thanks for helping us help others! Please contact Jess Bousa, Executive Director Good Cause, 806 South Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 ~ (443) 502-0152~ info@serveagoodcause.org www.serveagoodcause.org

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

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.

FEBRUARY, 2012 OBSERVED AS CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
National Children's Dental Health Month is observed every February, emphasizing the need for parents to take action early to ensure the health of their children's teeth. Each February since 1949, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Since opening its facility in March, 2008, the Harford County Health Department has offered dental services to children who may never before have had a dental exam in a county that, at one time, had one of the highest rates of dental disease in the state. The clinic provides a dental home and has demonstrated remarkable success responding to their oral health care needs of more than 5,000 of the 15,000 children, aged 1 – 20, and pregnant women enrolled in Maryland’s Medical Assistance Program. Start-up funding for the dental clinic was made possible through the generosity of the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, the Dresher Foundation, and state and county support However, Mrs. Kelly notes that, in addition to its productivity, the dental program also has succeeded in achieving another important goal. Apart from receiving a small annual state grant, the facility, located at 2204 Hanson Road in the Edgewood Plaza Shopping Center in Edgewood, has generated sufficient revenue to be self-supporting and to complete an expansion project. The number of dental chairs recently was expanded from three to five in order to accommodate the growing number of children and pregnant women enrolling in Medical Assistance. “In addition to offering cleanings, oral examinations, fluoride treatments, sealants, and fillings, the clinic will now offer some oral surgery and endodontic services (root canals) on site two days a month,” says Marcy Austin, Dental Clinic Manager. “These expanded and invaluable services will eliminate some of the need to refer patients out for specialty care so that children and pregnant women can receive a full array of general and specialty services in their dental home.” For more information about Harford County’s public health dental clinic or to schedule an appointment, please call (443) 922-7670. Additional information on childhood dental health can be obtained by visiting www.harfordcountyhealth.com or www.fha.state.md.us/oralhealth/.

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 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.

Fundraiser for the Maryland Canine State Troopers
CALLING ALL DOGS! Bring your Owners To: BLESS THE BEST IRISH FEST ~ Saturday, March 10th at Best Friends Fur Ever 1009 Philadelphia Road in Joppa ~ 12:00pm to 3:00pm R.S.V.P By Friday March 9th 410-671-7529 To Benefit Canine State Troopers Drug, Bomb, Search and Rescue, Patrol Dog Demos starting at 1:00 PM Blessing of all Dogs at 2:00 PM Pictures – 4x6 of your pup to take home. From 12:00 to 2:00pm Adult and Children’s Beverages, Munchies, Irish Bandanas, Raffle, Games, Prizes and Tours! $5.00 per person plus donations!

Good Shepherd School INDOOR FLEA MARKET
INDOOR FLEA MARKET - February 25 from 8-1 at Good Shepherd School- 800 Aiken Ave. Perryville, MD; Free admission, Food and drink can be purchased, Tables available for rent $20 - CALL Katie at 410-802-4302. I've attached a picture of a sign one of our parents made for the entry doors to the market. I can't tell you how much the parents recognized and appreciated your efforts! The principal is also putting a note in our parish Sunday bulletin! Thank you again for all you have done!! Katie Livingston Good Shepherd School Flea Market Co-Chair 410-802-4302

Harford Community College welcomes Kathy Mattea
Kathy Mattea, one of country music's most respected artists will be performing on Saturday, April 28th at Harford Community College's Amoss Center. Kathy will light up the stage with classics like "18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses", "Where've You Been" and other hits as well as new material from her lastest album "COAL". Show starts at 7:30pm and tickets can be purchased at 443-412-2525. More information at www.harford.edu/mattea.

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum discusses Havre de Grace's "New Home"
As of 30 March 2009, the day President Barack Obama signed Public Law No. 111-11, Havre-de-Grace is part of the only National Historic Trail east of the Appalachian Mountains. Yet even today many people along this 600-mile trail, which runs from Boston and Newport through New York, Philadelphia, Havre de Grace and Baltimore to Yorktown, are unaware of where it runs, what it commemorates, or what it is good for. This presentation, which is based on the research Dr. Selig is currently conducting for an architectural and historical resource inventory and site survey in the State of Maryland, will provide 1) some background information on the W3R-NHT, 2) point out the routes and water lanes through Maryland and the important role the state played in the campaign of 1781 and the siege and victory at Yorktown, and 3) suggest possibilities and opportunities how communities such as Havre-de-Grace can get involved in, and benefit from, a National Historic Trail such as the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. The lecture will consist of five parts:(1) background information on efforts that resulted in the W3R-NHT designation(2) an outline of the plan for the resource survey, including where and what the primary resources are for Maryland, the organizations with which I plan to work, and the final products that the funding partners in this project will receive(3) an outline of the routes and water lanes through Maryland and the important role the state played in the campaign of 1781, the siege and victory at Yorktown, and the return marches of 1781 and 1782(4) a call to the public and other historians in the State for other information they may be aware of (5) public discussion, questions and answers.

HdG Lions Club Bull and Oyster Roast
Make plans to attend the Havre de Grace Lions Club Bull Roast on Saturday March 17th from 5:30p-10:00p at the Copmmunity Center on Lagaret Lane in Havre de Grace. Tickets are $45/person and will be catered by Fast Eddie's and Bruster's Real Ice Cream. A Big 6 Wheel and Auctions to last all evening, as well! To get your tickets, please call 443-417-4838!

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.

Life Line Screening at St. John's Episcopal Church
Life Line Screening: February 27th Call 888-653-6441 for an appointment 8am-5pm. You can be screened for risk factors for Stroke, Vascular Disease, and Osteoporosis. The fee is $60 for individual tests and there are discount deals for multiple tests. Pre-registration is required. To download registration papers please visit www.stjohnshdg.org. St. John's Episcopal Church, 114 North Union Ave., Havre de Grace MD 21078 | Phone: 410-939-2107

Making Sense of the Civil War @ HCC
Harford Community College Library and the Hays-Heighe House will host a free, five-part reading and discussion series called “Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War” beginning March 1. The National Endowment for the Humanities and American Library Association have provided grants to 65 public libraries nationwide to hold the series in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and emancipation. Harford Community College is partnering with Harford County Public Library, the Historical Society of Harford County and the Spirits of Tudor Hall to offer the book discussion series and related programming. The discussion series is based on three books: “March” by Geraldine Brooks; “Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam” by James McPherson; and “America’s War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries,” edited by Edward L. Ayers. James Karmel, Ph.D., associate professor of history at Harford Community College, will lead the discussion at each session. The book discussions will be held on Thursdays throughout the spring semester: March 1, March 15, March 29, April 19 and May 3. Each discussion will be held twice—first at 12:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m.—to make participation convenient. The discussions will be held at the Hays-Heighe House. In addition, a tour of Tudor Hall will be available for participants in the discussion series on Thursday, April 12, at 12:30 p.m. “We are delighted to have been chosen to host this unique series that will allow the College community and the local community a chance to discuss the legacy of the Civil War with the help of a well-qualified scholar,” said Carol Allen, director of the library at Harford Community College. Participation in the reading and discussion series is free of charge, but advance registration is required to obtain copies of each book and other program materials. To register, contact Ann Persson, Hays-Heighe House coordinator, at 443-412-2495 or by email apersson@harford.edu. In addition to the book discussion series, three additional lectures are planned. They are open to the public and free of charge: · “In a Stranger Place: Louisa May Alcott and Other Concordians Respond to the Civil War” will be given by Colleen Webster, professor of English at Harford Community College, on Tuesday, March 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the HCC Student Center, Room 243. · “Marching Through Maryland: Lee’s Campaign of 1862” will be given by Thomas Clemens, Ph.D., professor of history at Hagerstown Community College, on Thursday, March 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bel Air Branch of the Harford County Public Library. This lecture is sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council. · “Harford County and the Fugitive Slave” will be given by Jim Chrismer, a prominent researcher on the Civil War and retired history teacher at The John Carroll School, on Thursday, April 26. Christine Tolbert, co-author of “A Journey Through Berkley, Maryland: A Tapestry of Black and White Lives Woven Together Over 200 Years at a Rural Crossroads,” and Stephen Whitman, Ph.D., the author of two books on slavery, will comment on Mr. Chrismer’s presentation. The lecture and discussion will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the HCC Student Center, Room 243, and again from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in HCC’s Edgewood Hall, Room 132. For more information, contact Ann Persson at 443-412-2495 or email apersson@harford.edu or Carol Allen at 443-412-2144 or email caallen@harford.edu. “Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War,” a reading and discussion series, has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. For more information, visit www.harford.edu.

National Oil Heat Research Alliance
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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.

Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club Match Madness
AKC Sanctioned B/OB Match One Day: March 25, 2012 Conformation, Obedience, Canine Good, Citizen Testing Harford County Equestrian Center Heavenly Waters Park 608 N. Tollgate Road Bel Air, MD 21014 Lunch Available! Novice handlers are encouraged to register! AKC Canine Partners Welcome! Breed: Sporting, Toys, Herding, Non-Sporting, Terriers, Working, Hounds, Miscellaneous and Rare Breeds, Junior Showmanship Registration is limited! Pre-Registration until March 19, 2012 Photographer: Lisa Silhan Please contact Match Chair: Katherine Jeschke: katherinejeschke33@hotmail.com Or visit www.nemkc.org for details and entry form

NOW through May 14th get active with The Humane Society of Harford County Bowling League
Get active and join the Animal Shelter Bowling League at AMF Towson Lanes! AMF will donate a portion of each team’s fees in your name to the Humane Society of Harford County. The league will meet every Monday night at 7pm beginning on January 30th and ending May 14th. The league will cost $12 per week in which $5 per person per week goes to HSHC. That’s $80 per bowler!!! The more bowlers we have, the more donations they give. Please get your friends and family together to help out a great cause and have some fun in the process! For all the great stuff happening at the Humane Society of Harford County please visit the WXCYFM.com Pet page sponsored by Concord Pet Foods and Supplies.

Premier's Tribute To The Stars benefit for The Wounded Warriors
Don't miss Premier's Tribute To The Stars on March 14th at the North East Fire Hall in North East, Maryland. Featuring a five tribute artist including Frank Sinatra, Roy Orbison, Everly Brothers and Elvis. This show will benefit the Wounded Warriors. Cash bar avaible with complimentary snacks provided from Herr's. Ticket are $10 in advance and $15 at the Door. Tickets can be purchased at the firehouse 9am to 2pm Mon-Fri. or reserve by phone at 410-299-2187. Doors open at 3pm, Show Times are 4 To 7pm. Great Show for a Great Cause. North East Fire Hall~ 210 S. Mauldin Avenue, North East, Maryland Tickets are also available online at www.Richardblane.com

Saturday Critter Feedings @ Eden Mill Nature Center
Eden Mill Nature Center will be offering these feedings on Saturdays, December through March 10th, at 1:00pm for families. Join us in the nature center as we feed our critters. Take a turn feeding one of the turtles or a snake! Space is limited to 10 participants so please pre-register early by calling 410-836-3050 or emailing edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com. Visit www.edenmill.org for more information!

SmartDrive contest 2/1-3/31/12 to promote safe teen driving with Prom Promise
SmartDrive, a free, online defensive driving program, is raising awareness this prom and graduation season with its Prom Promise promotion which will reward schools and students with Prom or After Prom money for the schools with the greatest number of signatures. Public service announcements recorded by SmartDrive students will be heard promoting the Prom Promise. Students all over Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia are challenged to sign the Prom Promise to remain drug and alcohol free, to drive safely without distractions, to wear their seatbelts and to never put themselves, their passengers or their property in harm’s way. Students can electronically sign the promise at the SmartDrive website at www.smartdriveusa.org. Initiated by students of SmartDrive Board member, Delaware Driver Safety Education Association President and Pencader Charter High School driver education teacher, Karen Dickens, the Prom Promise is a tool to keep students safe. “This is a great way to remind not just our students, but also parents and the community of the critical importance of safe driving behavior at what is not only the most exciting time of the school year, but also what can be the deadliest for our students,” said Dickens. “By challenging students in five states to sign the promise it is our hope to get everyone ‘on board’ to driving smart.” The contest will run from February 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012 and at its conclusion, nine schools in the three regions will be awarded with a cash prize for their Prom or After Prom. The three regions are Delaware, Maryland/Virginia and New Jersey/Pennsylvania. The prizes for each region are $500, $250 and $100 in cash. SmartDrive is a 501c3 foundation registered in the state of Delaware. Its mission is simple, to reduce loss of life and property in senseless motor vehicle crashes by providing education, positive reinforcement and raising awareness among drivers via online and hands on skills training courses. SmartDrive works hand in hand with parents and schools to reach young drivers through assemblies, in school lunch recruitments, after school programs, and community events. SmartDrive offers insurance discounts, scholarships, incentives and Prom or After Prom money to reward students and schools for positive choices and outstanding performance. Founded by Delmarva Broadcasting Company, SmartDrive, is in its seventh year of operation and has served over 25,000 students in 113 high schools all over Delaware,

St. John's Episcopal Church Ash Wednesday Services
Ash Wednesday Services February 22nd at 9:30am, Noon, and 7pm Ash Wednesday is the start of the Lenten Season. St. John's Episcopal Church, 114 North Union Ave., Havre de Grace MD 21078 | Phone: 410-939-2107

St. John's Episcopal Church Black History Celebration Weekend
Black History Celebration February 25th at 2pm. In honor of Black History Month, St. John's Episcopal Church will have special performances by Griots Wa Umoja (traditional African dance and folklore group), Joan Armstrong (professional violinist), Cokesbury United Methodist Invitational Choir, and more. Join them on February 26th at 10:15am for an African Mass. St. John's Episcopal Church, 114 North Union Ave., Havre de Grace MD 21078 | Phone: 410-939-2107

St. Patrick's Day weekend Celebration
Please join St. John's Episcopal Church for Fundraiser Supper March 17th from 3-7pm. In honor of St. Patrick's Day enjoy a supper of Corn Brisquit, Cabbage, Boiled Potatos, Soda Bread, Boiled Parsnips and Mustard. Free Drinks with your meal. Then end the weekend celebration at St. John's Episcopal Church Celtic Mass March 18th at 10:15am. Celtic Prayers and Music will be part of our Celtic Mass on St. Patrick's Day weekend. St. John's Episcopal Church ~ 114 North Union Ave., Havre de Grace MD 21078 | Phone: 410-939-2107

Teen Tech Week!
Attention all parents! Are you struggling to find family activities that don’t cost an arm and a leg? Are your teens bored and looking for something new to do? Get connected at your library and learn about social media technologies that bring families and friends together. March 4 – 10 is Teen Tech Week and teens and parents will Geek Out @ your library. Contact your library for more information.

The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum will be closed for renovations
The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum will be closed to the Public on Saturday, February 18th for seminars. We will also be closed from February 20th through approximately March 2nd for renovations.

The Humane Society of Harford County ART CONTEST
Calling All Artists…it’s time for the 5th annual art contest and fundraiser for homeless animals, “The Town Goes to the Dogs & Cats”! Here’s how to get started: PURCHASE a hardwood dog or cat figurine from January through March 1, 2012 from The Art Rooms. DECORATE, PAINT & POSE your figurine and return it to The Art Rooms no later than March 9th at 5pm. Optionally, ATTEND THE RECEPTION on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 2-4pm at The Art Rooms. The Art Rooms is located at 116 N. Washington Street in Havre de Grace. For all the great stuff happening at the Humane Society of Harford County please visit the WXCYFM.com Pet page sponsored by Concord Pet Foods and Supplies.

The Humane Society of Harford County Bowl-a-Rama
It’s time to lace up the snazzy rented bowling shoes, buy a slice of pizza, and settle in for a fun-filled afternoon of bowling on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Lanes, One Maurice Drive in Forest Hill, MD in support of the homeless and neglected animals at the Humane Society of Harford County. You don’t have to be a candidate for the Professional Bowling Association to join in and raise money for the animals. Forest Hill Lanes has lane bumpers for the kids and computerized score keeping, so anyone can participate. The key to success is collecting donations prior to the event which can be accomplished two ways: either print a paper form to collect donations or create a personalized event page at www.harfordshelter.org and fundraise online. Most people do both! You’re passionate about animals, right? Then don’t be shy about asking friends, family, co-workers, and school buddies to support the animals at the shelter. All donations are tax-deductible and should be brought to the registration desk on the day of the Bowl-a-Rama. Registration for the Bowl-a-Rama will begin at 3 p.m. and participants will bowl as many games as they can fit in between 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is $15 per person and registration at the door is $20. Registration fees will help to pay for lane rentals and bowling shoes. To pre-register, visit www.harfordshelter.org by February 20 and follow the links to register and pay the $15 per person pre-registration fee with a credit card – or call 410-836-1090, x101 to pay over the phone. Each lane will consist of up to five bowlers, so if you have fewer players, you may be paired with other bowlers. For every $50 you raise in donations, you will receive two raffle tickets for a chance to win cool prizes. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at the Bowl-a-Rama. Tickets are $3 each, two for $5, or an arm’s length for $10. Prizes will also be awarded for the top three individuals or groups who raise the most money. If your group is interested in sponsoring the Bowl-a-Rama, there are three different sponsorship levels that provide recognition in flyers, advertisements, and on the Internet. Visit www.harfordshelter.org for details.

The Humane Society of Harford County Joins Forces with Pets for Patriots
Fallston, MD (January 24, 2012) – The Humane Society of Harford County Inc. (HSHC) and Pets for Patriots, Inc. have joined forces to give military veterans, service members and their families the gift of a pet’s unconditional love, while providing dogs and cats 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. Joining Pets for Patriots is free to veterans and service members, and HSHC will provide a 20% adoption discount. In addition, Jarrettsville Veterinary Center is currently offering a 10% discount 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. For more information about The Humane Society of Harford County visit the pet page sponsored by Concord Pet Food and supplies at www.wxcyfm.com

Vision Walk 2012 comes to the Inner Harbor
MORE THAN TEN MILLION AMERICANS ARE LOSING THEIR VISION TO DEVASTATING RETINAL DISEASES LIKE MACULAR DEGENERATION AND RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA, BUT YOUR FOOTSTEPS CAN HELP FIND A CURE. JOIN THE FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS AT THE 5TH ANNUAL BALTIMORE 5K VISIONWALK ON SATURDAY, JUNE 2, AT RASH FIELD IN THE INNER HARBOR. IT’S FREE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MORNING OF FAMILY FUN, ENTERTAINMENT AND REFRESHMENTS, AS WE UNITE TO SAVE SIGHT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO REGISTER, OR TO DONATE, CALL 866-782-7330 OR VISIT VISIONWALK.ORG. THAT’S 866-782-7330 OR VISIONWALK.ORG. WITH YOUR HELP, A CURE IS IN SIGHT!

Zumbathon at Elkton Middle School to benefit Relay for Life
The Elkton Middle School Relay For Life Team is hosting a Zumbathon® for Relay For Life at Elkton Middle School on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Participants can Zumba® for as long as they would like for only $10! One hundred percent of the money raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life Event. In addition to the Zumba®, there will be vendors on site, including Mary Kay, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Lia Sofia, and more! For more information about participating or being a vendor, please contact Melissa Weisser at mlweisser@ccps.org or Vickie Bowman at vbowman@ccps.org.



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