Rescue Me! at Harford Mall Closing After 2 Years

Humane Society of Harford County will continue uniting pets and people at new shelter in Fallston   

Fallston, MD – At the end of June, after nearly two years in operation and 481 cat adoptions, The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) will close its satellite adoption center at Harford Mall.  The closure is due to the opening of HSHC’s new state-of-the-art shelter in Fallston scheduled for the end of this year. Read more...

Mother's Day Festival of Flowers at Bel Air United Methodist Church

The Mother’s Day Festival of Flowers will be held on Saturday, May 9 at Bel Air United Methodist Church, 21 Linwood Avenue, 9AM-2:30PM. The festival will offer a wide variety of colorful hanging baskets, tropical flowers, assorted annuals, and perennials. Popular favorites like geraniums, impatiens, and petunias will be available. Read more...

Bel Air Library Friends Spring Used Book Sale

A used book sale, including thousands of books, DVDs, puzzles and CDs, takes place Friday, March 6; Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the Bel Air Branch of the Harford County Public Library. Sponsored by the Bel Air Friends HCPL, hours are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday ($5 a Bag Day). Read more...

Ross Opens the Door to Great Futures in Harford County

In-store giving campaign to provide funds to Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County   

Bel Air, MD – Every year, over 5,000 young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County. To celebrate these extraordinary efforts, the Ross Store of the Bel Air Plaza Shopping Center at 527 Baltimore Pike (NYSE: FDO) announced that it is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs with a program called, “Open the Door to Great Futures.” Ross customers in Harford County can make a monetary contribution at checkout to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County through the end of February. Read more...

Donate Your Unused and Unwanted Gift Cards to the Kids

(Aberdeen, MD) – Did you receive a gift card this holiday season that you don’t expect to use? Don’t let it go to waste. Donate your unused or unwanted gift cards to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County. “The gift cards make supporting the Club easy,” says Tim Wills, Chief Kid Officer (and Executive Director). “We use the cards as incentives for our teens for making honor roll. We purchase supplies like kitchen utensils and makeup samples for our Smart Girls and Healthy Habits programs. Or, we’ll buy a coat or shoes for a child in need.” Read more...

Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Saint Margaret Parish in partnership New Hope Baptist Church and our surrounding community will once again host a Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 27 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm in the School Hall. Read more...

United Way of Central Maryland Delivers 300 Thanksgiving Dinners to Harford County Families

22nd annual Harvest of Plenty program provides more holiday dinners in 2014

 

Bel Air, MD – United Way of Central Maryland distributed 300 Thanksgiving dinners to low-income Harford County families as part of its 22nd annual Harvest of Plenty program. A total of 4,000 dinners were distributed across central Maryland. Read more...

Saxon’s Diamond Centers Hope in Handbags Event Raises More than $18,000 for Harford Family House

Proceeds from this 6th annual silent purse auction and retail sale will provide shelter to one homeless father, mother or child for 720 nights 

 

[Bel Air, MD]— The Bel Air Armory was the site of the 6th annual Saxon’s Diamond Centers Hope in Handbags event, which raised $18,000 to support Harford Family House (“HFH”). HFH, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, is a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting homeless families with children in Harford County. Read more...

Boscov’s White Marsh Puts Shelter Animals on Display from The Humane Society of Harford County

Shoppers Greeted by Life Sized Cutouts of Adoptable Pets

 

Fallston, MD – The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) is full of wonderful furry friends just waiting for someone to love them. But unless you’re thinking of adopting, all those great pets probably aren’t given much consideration. So what better way to advertise an adoptable pet than a place you might go to buy the things you need to make your house a home: Boscov’s. Read more...

Harford County’s Fifth Annual Restaurant Week Kicks Off

Foodie Road Trips & Local Wine Also Promoted 

 

(Bel Air, MD) - - The Offices of Economic Development and Tourism have announced Harford County’s Fifth Annual Restaurant Week. The event runs through June 14, 2014. Read more...

Bel Air Friends of the Library Spring Used Book Sale

A used book sale, featuring more than 4,000 used books and DVDs, takes place April 4 - 6 at the Bel Air Branch of the Harford County Public Library.

Hours of the event, sponsored by Bel Air Friends HCPL, are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday ($5 a Bag Day). Read more...

Adopt Your Very Own Lucky Charm

Humane Society of Harford County Offering $17 Adoptions for St. PAWtrick’s Day 

 

Fallston, MD – Top o’ the mornin’ to ya!  Lots of leapin’ ‘lab’rachauns and purrin’ paddy cats are waiting to find lucky families on Saturday, March 15th from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. when the adoption fee of adult cats and dogs will be reduced to just $17 – and that’s no blarney!  The celebration is happening at both the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) at 2208 Connolly Road in Fallston and at its satellite cat adoption center, Rescue Me! at Harford Mall at 696 Belair Road in Bel Air. Read more...

DineKind Harford Plant-Based Potluck and Kilowatt Ours Energy Presentation

On March 7 at 6:30pm, join us at McFaul Activity Center in Bel Air for delicious and healthful food sharing at a plant-based potluck supper. In addition, Roland Beckman and Susan Austin, volunteers from Eden Mill Nature Center, will discuss the initiative started by Jeff Barre to reduce our carbon footprint and the health risks of coal-generated electricity. Read more...

National Fashion Chain “LOFT” Coming to Boulevard at Box Hill

Ward Properties & MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services are proud to announce the completion of a lease agreement with ANNTAYLOR RETAIL, INC., for 5,388 square feet at 3473 K Merchant Boulevard, in Abingdon, Maryland.

“Securing LOFT’s commitment to Boulevard at Box Hill is a great addition to our existing tenants and is a continuation of our commitment to bring new and exciting retailers to Harford County” said Jim Martin, President of Ward Properties. Read more...

Businesses in Havre de Grace Gear Up to Support Small Business Saturday

First came Black Friday, then came Cyber Monday, and we continue to recognize “Small Business Saturday^SM”, November 30th, a day to actively support those small businesses that we care so much about. This is the day to celebrate the small businesses that boost our local economy and preserve the character of our neighborhood. Read more...

October is National Window Covering Safety Month!

Increase Child Safety at Home During National Window Covering Safety Month

October is National Window Cord Safety Month and Budget Blinds Offers Great Tips on How to Child-Proof Your Home Read more...

Local Auto Repair Shop Helps Put the Brakes on Breast Cancer

 Joppa-based auto repair shop First Choice Automotive will offer free brake pads and donate 10% of every brake service performed in the month of October to support breast cancer vaccine research.

[Joppa, Maryland] – What if getting your brakes serviced could help fund the development of a vaccine that could effectively end breast cancer? Throughout the month of October, First Choice Automotive will offer customers free brake pads--donated by Advance Auto Parts--and donate ten percent of every brake service directly to the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Fund as part of the nationwide Brakes for Breasts campaign. Read more...

Eat Healthy, Harford, with New Healthy Restaurant Designation Program

Healthy Harford will launch its Healthy Restaurant Designation program at Healthy Harford Day 2013. 

 

[Bel Air, Maryland] – If you’ve been wondering how to make dining out in Harford County a little healthier, you won’t have to wonder for much longer. Read more...

Volunteers Sought for Harford County Wine Festival at Rockfield Manor

(Bel Air, MD) - - Organizers of the Harford County Wine Festival at Rockfield Manor in Bel Air are seeking volunteers to assist with this year’s event. The Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, September 28 from noon to 6:00 pm, although volunteers would need to arrive earlier if they are providing first shift coverage. 

 

“We are celebrating our eighth year,” stated Rockfield Board Member Donna Dickey. “There is no better way to spend a Saturday in September than on the beautiful grounds of Rockfield Manor at the Harford County Wine Festival. You get it all: great music, delicious food and unique vendors. And don’t forget there is a wonderful selection of spectacular wines for tasting and sharing with friends.” Read more...

Cat Adoption Center to Open in Harford Mall

Humane Society of Harford County the First Baltimore Area Shelter to Expand into Shopping Mall 

 

Fallston, MD – On September 21 from 11am – 2pm, The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) will be hosting the Grand Opening of Rescue Me! at Harford Mall, the region’s first deluxe cat adoption center and boutique located in a shopping mall.  HSHC is sharing space with Baron’s K-9 Country Store, which will be offering numerous health oriented pet foods, products and gifts for dogs and cats. Read more...