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This Week's Events

Posted 11/22/10

May 17

Recession Breakaway Conference
Chesapeake Center, HCC; 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Features an expert panel prepared to answer a complete range of financial and business questions, and opening remarks by Harford County Executive David Craig. Register or submit questions in advance at www.harford.edu/sbdc/conference.
Bee Hive Maintenance
Eden Mill Nature Centers; 4:30 p.m. Meet on the paved pathway next to the honeybee hives by the red barn. 410-836-3050.
Frost Bite Walk
Lock House, Conesteo Street, Havre de Grace; 10 a.m. About 1.5 miles in just over an hour. Free. Sturdy footwear recommended. 410-939-4005 or www.lockhousemuseum.org.

May 18

Breakfast with pharmacists
Richlin Ballroom, Van Bibber Road, Edgewood; 8 a.m. To discuss Harford County trends in abusing prescription drugs. If area pharmacists would like to attend, call the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy, 410-638-3333.
Lunchtime bingo
St. Mark's, Msgr. McCall Center, Old Fallston and Laurel Brook roads; early-bird games, 11 a.m. Progressive jackpot included. $12 includes lunch and the basic bingo package. Extras available. www.saintmarkfallston.org.

May 19

Charity quarter auction
Bel Air Moose Lodge 310 E. Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Food and drink available. Benefits Harford County's 4-H Club. 410-457-5319.
Love Songs for Springtime concert
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 1200 Churchville Road, Bel Air; 7 p.m. Performed by The Harford Choral Society. Silent auction. Adults $20, seniors: $15, students: $10. Children under 12 free. Tickets available at Preston's Stationary in Bel Air, The Havre de Grace Visitor's Center, Brownpapertickets.com or 410-836-2773.
Society of American Military Engineers Chesapeake Post meeting
Wetland Golf Club, Aberdeen; 11:30 a.m. Guest Gary Martin, Executive Deputy to the Commander, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) speaking on "APG and RDECOM - Where Are We Going?" To attend, www.same-chesapeake.org or 410-638-9699.
Lecture on baseball
Aberdeen City Hall; 7 p.m. Presented by the Aberdeen Heritage Trust, "Harford Baseball" given by Fred Liedich. Free.
Bird banding
Eden Mill Nature Center, Joe Vangrin Memorial Pavilion; 7 a.m. to 12 noon. 410-836-3050.
Morning birding
Jerusalem Mill, Joppa; 7 a.m. Sponsored by the Harford Bird Club. 410-679-4116.

May 20

Spaghetti dinner
The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Road (around back); 6 to 8 p.m. $5. All-you-can-eat spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, beverages and dessert. 410-838-8081.
Basket bingo
Harford Dance Theatre in Cinderella
Harford Community College, Chesapeake Theater; May 20 and 21, 5 and 7:30 p.m.; May 22, 1 and 4 p.m. To attend, 443-412-2211.
Exploring God's Creation camping trip
Susquehanna State Park. Free to youth 5 and up. Sponsored by Word of Faith International Outreach. For details and to attend, 410-272-5173.
Handbag bingo
Level Fire Hall, 3633 Level Village Road; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Refreshments, raffles. Benefits Harford Cecil Volunteer Fireman's Association. 410-459-0137, 410-679-3319 or 410-692-6732.

May 21

Prayer meeting
444 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen; 3:30 p.m.
Free grocery giveaway
CrossPoint Church, 1980 Trimble Road, Edgewood; 10 a.m. 410-679-5662.
5K run
Grandview Christian Church, Fallston. Benefits Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Va. For event details, 410-877-3090.
Annual spring chicken BBQ
Norrisville United Methodist Church, E. Church Lane, Norrisvllle; 3 to 7 p.m. Adult $12, child $8, under 3 are free. Carry-out full meal $12/half meal $8. 410-692-0604.
Blessing of the Bikes, Ride for the Homeless
Mt. Carmel Chapel, Wheel Road and Rt. 924; 10 a.m. Benefits Harford County's homeless. Rev. Carol Pazdersky will bless all two-wheeled vehicles. Sponsorship includes a pit beef lunch and recognition on the T-shirt. To attend, www.baumc.org.
Open house
Rainbow Rebekah Lodge No. 95, 2911 Churchville Road, Churchville; 1 to 3 p.m. free refreshments.
Can You Canoe?
Anita Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 10 a.m. to noon. Bring a snack. For ages 8 to adult. $10. 410-612-1688.
Migratory bird mini-festival
Anita Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 3 to 5 p.m. Games, crafts observation and bird walks. For families. $3 per person. To attend, 410-612-1688.
Invasinators
Anita Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 10 a.m. to noon. Remove invasive plants and restore native plants. For ages 14 to adult. 410-612-1688.
Sunday school fair
St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Church Road, Emmorton; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Silent auction, raffles, games, vendors, flowers, food. 410-569-0180.
Scrapbooking crop
Fallston United Methodist Church, 1509 Fallston Road, Fallston; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $20 per person Breakfast and lunch will be provided. To attend, 443-695-2018 or fumc.mops@yahoo.com. Sponsored by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Fallston
Spring flea market
William Watters Memorial United Methodist Church, 1452 W. Jarrettsville Road, Jarrettsville; 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, gently used items, lunch. Spaces are available to rent. 410-557-9111.
Junior naturalist - What Makes a Rainbow?
Eden Mill Nature Center; 10 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 6 to 9. $5 member or $8 non-member. To attend, 410-836-3050.

May 22

Fish Seine for Fun
Anita Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 3 to 4:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 12. To attend, 410-612-1688.
Treasure the Bay Teen Kayak
Anita Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 12 to 2:30 p.m. For ages 14 to 18. $10. To attend, 410-612-1688.
Tudor Hall tours
Tudor Hall, Bel Air; 1 and 2 p.m. To attend, 443-619-0008 or SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com.
Birding by Boat and Phloating Photography
Anita Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 1 to 2:30 p.m. For ages 10 to adult. $6 for adults, $4 for ages 10 to 13. 410-612-1688.
Third annual Crusader 5K
Good Shepherd School, 800 Aiken Ave, Perryville; 8 a.m. $20 5K registration, $15 Walk, age 5 and under free. Benefits Good Shepherd Catholic School. To attend, 410-642-6265.
Floating feast
Anita Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 1 to 2:30 p.m. Food and a boat trip. For ages 30 pounds to adult. $10. 410-612-1688.
Yard sale
Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road; 8 a.m. to noon. Rain date May 28. 15'x15' spaces $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Sponsored by the Friends of the Abingdon Branch. 410-638-3990.
Yard sale/car wash/pit beef
Emory United Methodist Church, 911 Cherry Hill Road, Street; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine. 410-452-5220.
All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner
Mt. Ararat Lodge No. 44, 136 E. Gordon St., Bel Air; 4 to 7 p.m. $8 adults, $3 children 7 to 12, 6 and under are free. Sponsored by Bethel No. 35.
Chicken BBQ dinner
Norrisville United Methodist Church, 2811 W. Church Lane, White Hall; 3 to 7 p.m. Adults full meal $12, child $8. 410-692-0604.
Texas Hold'Em
American Legion, 300 Cherry St., Perryville; 4 p.m., registration 3 p.m. $50 buy in, side tables. 410-642-2771.
All night major cash bingo
Good Shepherd School, 800 Aiken Ave., Perryville; doors open 4:30, early birds at 5:30 p.m. $50 in advance, $60 at door. 60 games and dinner included. 443-528-0778.