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This Week's Events

A sampling of seminars, fundraisers and concerts in Harford County.



March 19

An Evening of Jazz
HCC, Joppa Hall, J108; 8 p.m. Featuring Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist, Jackie Ryan. To attend, 443-412-2211.
"Little Shop of Horrors"
Fallston High School theater; 6:30, March 19 and 20. Tickets at the door. 410-638-4120.
Family Campfire
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 7 to 8:30 p.m. $3 per person or $10 per family. Bring your own chairs. To attend, 410-612-1688.
"Moses and the Burning Within"
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Bel Air; March 19, 7:30 p.m.; March 21, 4 p.m. $5, benefits the earthquake relief in Haiti. 410-838-8081.
Heading to Fort Lee as Part of BRAC?
321 S. Main St., Bel Air;11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. orĀ  5 to 6:30 p.m. Free workshop. To attend, 410-612-2361 or workshopRSVP@apgfcu.com.
Theatreworks USA in "Junie B. Jones"
Amoss Center, Bel Air; 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Musical based on the books by Barbara Park. Recommended for grades kindergarten to five. To attend, 443-412-2211.
White Elephant Bingo
Highland Presbyterian Church, Street; 6:30 p.m. Bring a wrapped gag gift and a snack or drink to share. 410-452-9394.
Vera Bradley/Longaberger Bingo
Bel Air Elementary School; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. $15. Bring a canned good for a raffle ticket. Benefits the school's PTA. 410-420-3613.
Basket Bingo
C. Milton Wright Cafe; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. $12 for 20 games. Benefits the Class of 2010 Alcohol Free post prom activities. 410-309-9530.
Bingo
Aberdeen Fire Hall; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. $12. Benefits the Aberdeen High School Senior Class. 410-273-7332.
Quarter Auction
American Legion 500 N. Hickory Ave. Bel Air; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Food and drinks available. Benefits the American Legion Auxiliary. 443-504-3203.

March 20

Harford County Republican Women Monthly Meeting
Tower Restaurant, Bel Air; 11:30 a.m. Speakers, Stephen Wright and Derek Hopkins. 410-679-6115.
St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Mt. Ararat Masonic Lodge, 135 E. Gordon St., Bel Air; 4 to 7 p.m. Adults $12, children 12 and under $6.
Black Youth In Action Meeting
Aberdeen Senior Center; 10 a.m. to noon. All school age children welcome. 410-273-8935.
Caberet concert
Maryland Conservatory of Music, 500 Warren St., Havre de Grace; 7:30 p.m. Featuring Duke Thompson and Friends on piano. Tickets, $20, musicismagic.com or 410-399-9900.
Harford County's Healthy Woman Conference
Patterson Mill Middle-High School, Bel Air; 8:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Tickets $30, seniors and students $20. Lunch included. To attend 410-642-1195.
Expo for Transitioning Youth
New Life Center, Mountain Christian Church, 1824 Mountain Road, Joppa; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free conference for those with special needs transitioning to adulthood, as well as parents. To attend, 410-638-3373 or www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/disabilities/expo.html.
Music and Comedy Stage Show
Knights of Columbus Hall, Forest Hill; 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Harford Singles. Dinner and show, $30. To attend, 410-692-9823.
Duke Thompson and Friends
Maryland Conservatory of Music, Havre de Grace; 8 p.m. Blues, classic rock and classical music. Tickets, $20. 410-939-9900.
Astronomy Open House
Harford County Observatory; 7 p.m. Parking at Harford Tech. 410-836-7285.
Basic Vegetable Gardening Class
Fallston Library; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Vegetable gardens in 6 basic steps. 410-638-3255.
Doll Exhibit
Perryville Library, 500 Coudon Blvd.; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring dolls from the Ditzie Doll Club. Free. 410-996-6070.
Discussion and Book Signing
Barnes and Noble, Bel Air; parent time, 11 a.m.; discussion and signing 11:30 a.m. With Debbie Phelps. Sponsored by the Highlands School.
Harford Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group
Bel Air United Methodist Church; 10 a.m. Speaker, Dr. James Sciubba. 410-836-1040.
Spring Cleaning E-Cycle
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for e-cycling and 2 to 4 p.m for activities. Contact center for list of acceptable items being collected. 410-612-1688.
Junior Birdwatching
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 9 to 11 a.m. Free. For ages 10 to 17. Binoculars provided. To attend, 410-612-1688.
Nature Photography Workshop
March 20 and 27: Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25. Best for those with a point-and-shoot camera with the ability to change aperture and shutter speed settings. For ages 15 to adult. To attend, 410-612-1688.
Barbershop Show and Dinner
Bethel Presbyterian Church, Madonna; 5 p.m. Tickets $17. To attend, 410-343-3277.
Women Veteran's Celebration
VFW, 821 Old Philadelphia Road, Aberdeen; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Health information, counseling, networking. 443-866-0533.
Silent Spring
Eden Mill Nature Center; 10 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 6 to 9. $5 member, $8 non-member. To attend, 410-836-3050.
Return of the Osprey Event
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 1 to 3 p.m. Free. For all ages. Presentations by scientists involved in migration tracking. To attend, 410-612-1688.
Texas Hold 'Em
American Legion, Perryville; registration noon and 5 p.m., games at 1 and 6 p.m. $50 buy in, side tables. 410-642-2771.
Bull and Oyster Roast
Richlin Ballroom, Edgewood; 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Music by the Perfect Beat. Sponsored by the Joppatowne Lions Club and Open Doors Career Center. 410-297-6590 or opendoorscc.org.
Pancake Supper
Churchville Elementary School; 4 to 7 p.m. $6, children under 5 are free. Tickets at the door. Benefits the Churchville Ruritan Club. 410-914-5155.
Spaghetti Dinner
Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 4603 Rocks Road, Street; 4 to 7 p.m. Spaghetti, wine and antipasto. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $3 for children ages 3 to 12. 410-557-7570.
Bull, Shrimp and Oyster Roast
Havre de Grace Community Center; 5:30 p.m. Music by Elliott James Band. $40. Sponsored by HdG Lions. 410-939-7436.
Dinner Quarter Auction
Webster CC Church, Havre de Grace; 5:45 p.m. $10 includes chicken dinner and 2 paddles. To attend, 410-734-6913.
All Night Cash Bingo
Good Shepherd School, Perryville; 5:30 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m. Ticket includes 60 games and dinner. $50 in advance, $60 at the door. No one under 18 in hall. 410-642-6265.
Basket Bingo
Aberdeen Fire Hall; 1 p.m., doors open at noon. Tickets, $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Baskets made by the Deer Creek Basketry Guild. 410-734-7906.
Bingo
Aberdeen Middle School; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. $12. Benefits the Aberdeen High School Prom After Party. 410-273-7332.
Bingo
Aberdeen Middle School; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. $12, $5 extras. Benefits the Aberdeen High School After Prom Party. Bring a nonperishable food item for a bonus prize ticket. 410-273-7332.

March 21

Bunny Breakfast Buffet
Abingdon Fire Co.; 8 to 11 a.m. Adults $7, children ages 4 to 10 $3. 410-638-3955, ext. 102.
Meet and Greet
Feed Plus, 2725 Fallston Road, Fallston; 3 p.m. Meet animals looking for homes. Sponsored by Fallston Animal Rescue. 410-557-7330.
"The Town Goes to the Dogs and Cats" Reception
The Art Rooms, 119 N. Washington St., Havre de Grace; 2 to 4 p.m. Exhibit will benefit the Humane Society. 410-939-6424.
Cut-A-Thon
Allure Hair Studio, 1202 Agora Drive, Bel Air; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments or walk-ins welcome. All proceeds benefit Nemours Pediatric Cancer Research/A.I. DuPont Hospital. 410-893-4247.
Shopping Fundraiser
Perryville Outlets, Dress Barn; 6 p.m. $10 includes snack 15% off coupon. Benefits the Tabernacle United Methodist Church. 410-322-6784.
Gospel Concert
Word of Faith, 1301 Loflin Road, Aberdeen; 3:30 p.m. Featuring The Mighty Aires, Harvey Watkins Jr. and the "Canton Spirituals," and Charles Smith and the Bethel Apostolic Gospel Choir. 410-306-6029.
Genealogical Research Day
143 North Main St., Bel Air; 2 to 4 p.m. All Historical Society departments will be open. 410 692-6887.
Easter Breakfast
Norrisville Volunteer Fire Co.; 7 to 11 a.m. $7, kids under 5 are free. 443-807-0316.
Birch Bark Canoe
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 3 to 4 p.m. $3. For ages 5 to 10. To attend, 410-612-1688.
Open House
Monarch Montessori School, 6 Asbury Road, Churchville; 2 to 4 p.m. For children ages 2 to 6 years. 410-836-9560.

March 22

Bunny Breakfast Buffet
Abingdon Fire Co.; 8 to 11 a.m. Adults $7, children ages 4 to 10 $3. 410-638-3955, ext. 102.
Meet and Greet
Feed Plus, 2725 Fallston Road, Fallston; 3 p.m. Meet animals looking for homes. Sponsored by Fallston Animal Rescue. 410-557-7330.
"The Town Goes to the Dogs and Cats" Reception
The Art Rooms, 119 N. Washington St., Havre de Grace; 2 to 4 p.m. Exhibit will benefit the Humane Society. 410-939-6424.
Shopping Fundraiser
Perryville Outlets, Dress Barn; 6 p.m. $10 includes snack 15% off coupon. Benefits the Tabernacle United Methodist Church. 410-322-6784.
Gospel Concert
Word of Faith, 1301 Loflin Road, Aberdeen; 3:30 p.m. Featuring The Mighty Aires, Harvey Watkins Jr. and the "Canton Spirituals," and Charles Smith and the Bethel Apostolic Gospel Choir. 410-306-6029.
Genealogical Research Day
143 North Main St., Bel Air; 2 to 4 p.m. All Historical Society departments will be open. 410 692-6887.
Easter Breakfast
Norrisville Volunteer Fire Co.; 7 to 11 a.m. $7, kids under 5 are free. 443-807-0316.
Birch Bark Canoe
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon; 3 to 4 p.m. $3. For ages 5 to 10. To attend, 410-612-1688.
Open House
Monarch Montessori School, 6 Asbury Road, Churchville; 2 to 4 p.m. For children ages 2 to 6 years. 410-836-9560.

March 23

Harford County Government Retirees Assoc. Meeting
McFaul Center, Bel Air; 6 p.m. Speaker, Lorraine Costello.
Green Cleaning Party
Bel Air United Methodist Church; 7 to 9 p.m. Make eco-friendly cleaning supplies. $5. 410-838-6198.

March 24

Republican Club Meeting
MaGerk's, Bel Air; 6:30 p.m. Speaker Bill Seccurro. Come by 6 p.m. if you plan to order from the menu. 410-638-1454.
Jammin Generations
Forest Hill Health and Rehab; 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. Bring kids for singing, puppets, story. All ages. $5 for supplies for season of classes. To attend, 410-452-0307 or diane.eakes@netzero.net.
Creating Floral Designs Without Rules
Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton, Ladew Studio; 10:30 a.m. Taught by Jeanne Graham. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Optional lunch for $12. To attend, 410-557-9570.
Is Now the Time to Refinance My Home?
321 S. Main St., Bel Air; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free workshop. To attend, 410-612-2361 or workshopRSVP@apgfcu.com.

March 25

Volunteer Meeting
Abingdon Library; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For Luna's House. www.lunashouse.org.
Concert
Havre de Grace Activity Center, 351 Lewis Lane; 7 p.m. Free. Featuring the U.S. Air Force Satellite Jazz Ensemble. 410-939-2100.
PTA Founders Day Event
Patterson Mill Middle/High School; 6 p.m. Dinner and awards ceremony. $5 includes dinner and dessert. To attend, 410-679-5848 or hccpta@hccpta.org.

March 26

Fish Dinner
Abingdon Fire Co.; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adults $8, children under 10 $4. 410-638-3955, ext. 102.
Basket Bingo
Aberdeen Fire Hall; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. $12, $5 extras. Sponsored by Harford County Sheriff Benevolence Fund. Bring a nonperishable food item for a bonus prize ticket. 410-273-7332.
Bingo
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Bel Air; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Featuring Longaberger and Vera Bradley. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Sponsored by FCCAU to benefit the Welcome One Emergency Shelter and Fellowship Center. To attend, 410-676-2018 or peiler@comcast.net.





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