From the Harford County Public Library: “On Your Mark, Get Set…Read” is the theme of Harford County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge for children and incorporates physical fitness with reading. In 2015, nearly 17,000 children participated in the Summer Reading Challenge, and they read more than 109,000 books. The program runs from June 20-August 20 […]
Play with Pirates and Frolic with Faeries at Summer Festivals in Harford County
From Visit Harford! Fans of everything from folklore to farm life will find a festival to suit their interest in Harford County this summer. The area is hosting a wide array of events that begin in June and continue through August. Among the attractions this summer: · Havre de Grace Celtic Culture and Fiber Festival, […]
Harford County Health Department Celebrates “Don’t Fry Day” for Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention
From the Harford County Health Department: For most, Memorial Day heralds an official start of summer. The Harford County Health Department joins the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention in observing Friday, May 27th as national “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness. Skin cancer affects all skin types and is the most common […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies Step Up Enforcement Efforts to Keep Kids Safe as School Begins
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: As the summer comes to a close and our children go back to school, Harford County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are stepping up traffic enforcement efforts to ensure our children’s safety. It is important to remember, “Back to School” means increased traffic with buses, cars, pedestrians, and bicycles on the […]
Harford County Health Department Recommends Precautions Against Heat Illness
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – June 16, 2015 – With rising temperatures and humidity bringing heat index numbers into the 90’s, summer apparently has arrived a week early. As schools recess for the summer, vacation season begins for many while both work and play around the house translates to more […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – May 20, 2015 – Gone are the April showers and in their place are warmer sun-filled days. May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and the Harford County Health Department reminds the public, young and old, of the importance of taking necessary […]
Harford County Public Library Announces 2015 Summer Reading Program
From the Harford County Public Library: Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the Harford County Public Library’s 2015 Summer Reading Program, “Every Hero Has A Story.” The program, which runs June 22-August 22, is geared for children from birth to high school to encourage continued learning that inspires a […]
Public Invited to Join the Fun at the “Summer Jam” Block Party in Havre de Grace
From the Havre de Grace Housing Authority: Free event hosted by Havre de Grace Housing Authority offers carnival style games, food and entertainment; vendor tables still available for businesses and organizations Where can a family enjoy line dance lessons, live music, carnival games and more, all locally and for free? The 4th annual Havre de […]