Thousands of children, some as young as five, have illegally crossed the United States’ southwestern border so far this year, with their numbers estimated to reach 60,000 by year end. Most are from Central American countries, and traveling without parents or other adults. The cause of the surge is under debate. Some cite economic conditions […]
February 2014 Observed as Children’s Dental Health Month in Harford County
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department reminds the public that February marks the national and local celebration of Children’s Dental Health Month. Coinciding with Valentine’s Day, it is a perfect opportunity to use a new educational bulletin board downloadable from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of […]
Third Annual Early Years Expo to be Held Feb. 22 at Emmorton Elementary
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – The Harford County Department of Community Services’ Local Management Board is proud to announce the 3rd annual Early Years Expo. This early childhood resource fair is to be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Emmorton Elementary School, 2502 S. […]
Harford County Republican Women to Host Baby Shower at Bel Air United Methodist Church to Benefit Birthright
From the Republican Women’s Club of Harford County: The Republican Women’s Club of Harford County invites all to join us in showering Birthright with the supplies needed to support mothers in need. Birthright is a local organization providing pregnancy support, education and resources www.birthrightofbelair.org Join us on Saturday September 28th, 2-4 pm in McComas Hall, […]
Harford County Child Passenger Safety Team Offers Monthly Inspections
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: The first Harford County Child Passenger Safety Team Car Seat Inspection held on July 19th at Jones KIA in Bel Air was successful but organizers say they hoping for an even greater turnout at future child seat inspection locations. Tracy Whitman, Program Coordinator, MD Kids in Safety Seats, noted […]
Harford County Welcomes Cyclists Traveling Across the Country to Benefit Children with Special Needs
From Harford County government: Harford County welcomes 11 female cyclists traveling from Florida to New York as part of Bike 4 Friendship Women. The all-female team will stop in Bel Air, Maryland on Wednesday, July 24. Bike 4 Friendship raises funds and awareness for children with special needs through an annual bike tour across America. […]
More than 12,000 Babies, Children, Teens Reading this Summer as Part of Harford County Public Library Summer Reading Program
From the Harford County Public Library: Over 12,000 babies, children and teens are already reading this summer as part of the Harford County Public Library Summer Reading Program, Dig Into Reading. Registration at all eleven Library branches began on June 10th and followed with a day of kick-off activities at the Abingdon Library on June […]
Valleybrook Country Club in Kingsville Holds Lazy River Duck Derby; Benefits Cool Kids Campaign for Children with Cancer
From Valleybrook Country Club: Valleybrook Country Club in Kingsville in Southern Harford County 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 […]