Harford County Datebook

July 13, 2008

TODAY

Pirate encampment The Susquehanna Museum will hold a Pirate Encampment from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lockhouse on Conesteo Street, Havre de Grace. Pirate camps will be set up and pirates will attack the town. Visitors can learn pirate talk and learn about real pirates on the Susquehanna and Chesapeake Bay. 410-939-5780.

Summer fun day Steppingstone Museum of Havre de Grace will hold a summer fun day with lawn mower races and a classic car show from noon to 4 p.m. at 461 Quaker Bottom Road. Ice cream-eating contests, turtle races, frog jumping, sack races, children's crafts, food and tours also will be featured. Admission is $5. 410-939-2299.

Twirling show The Applause of Bel Air Baton Corps will hold its annual Pre-National Show and Twirling Extravaganza at 2:30 p.m. at the McFaul Activities Center, 525 W. McPhail Road, Bel Air. The corps' state champion dance twirl teams and the Bel Air Titans Drum Crops will perform. Tickets are $5 (3 and younger free). 410-420-3625.

Ladew concert Ladew Topiary Gardens will hold a concert from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the grounds at 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. Spiral will play music of the 1970s from the Doobie Brothers, the Eagles, Duran Duran, Lynyrd Skynyrd and other MTV generation bands. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, $3 for children 12 and younger, and $7 for members. 410-557-9466.

Summer concert The Bel Air Recreation Committee will hold a summer concert series at 7 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays at the William A. Humbert Amphitheater in Shamrock Park, Hickory Avenue and Lee Street. The Upper Chesapeake Chorus will sing today and the Chuck Baker Orchestra will play Wednesday. Bring seating. In case of inclement weather, call 410-803-9784.

TOMORROW

Music by the bay Havre de Grace Maritime Museum will hold a Summer Concert Series by the Bay at 7 p.m. at 100 Lafayette St. Bob Zentz will perform. Bring seating. Refreshments will be available for purchase. 410-939-4800.

TUESDAY

Bel Air market The Bel Air Farmers' Market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday on the parking lot at the Mary Risteau District Court Multi-Service Center, Thomas and Bond streets. 410-638-3339.

Aberdeen concert Aberdeen will hold a summer concert series at 7 p.m. at Festival Park. The Chuck Baker Orchestra will play a variety of tunes. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at Aberdeen Middle School multipurpose room. 410-939-6767.

Kiwanis Club The Upper Chesapeake-Perry Hall Kiwanis Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Double T Diner at Bel Air and Joppa roads in Perry Hall. 410-676-0102.

THURSDAY

Farmers' market Edgewood Farmers' Market will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. next to the MARC Train Station at Edgewood Road (Route 755) and Old Edgewood Road. 410-679-2997, ext. 203.

Harco toastmasters Harco Toastmasters Club 1914 will meet at 7 p.m. at Golden City Supper Buffet, 1845 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood Shopping Center. 410-676-0258 or 410-420-0370.

Beck on screen National CineMedia's Fathom and Mercury Radio Arts will present Glenn Beck's comedy tour on the movie screen at 8 p.m. at the Bel Air Cinema 14, 409 Constant Friendship Blvd. The political commentator and talk radio show host will offer his no-holds-barred views in a comedy event live from the Majestic Theater in Dallas. Tickets are available online at www.FathomEvents.com or at the box office. 410-569-8276.

FRIDAY

Summer movie The Edgewood Alliance will hold a summertime movie series at the Boys & Girls Club gymnasium next to Edgewood Elementary School, 2002 Cedar Drive. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6 p.m., then the movie at 6:30 p.m. Wizard of Oz will be shown. Bring a blanket or chair. Snacks will be available for purchase. 410-679-2997, ext. 203.

Bird club The Harford Bird Club will hold its summer social at 6:30 p.m. at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center on Otter Point Road. The cost is $5 and reservations are required. 443-386-4787.

Park concert The Havre de Grace Arts Commission will hold a free concert in the park at 7:30 p.m. in Millard E. Tydings Park. Flashback will play oldies from the 1940s and 1950s. Bring seating. 410-939-5425.

SATURDAY

Farmers' market The Havre de Grace Farmers' Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon at 450 Pennington Ave. 410-939-2100.

Blueberry festival Harford Friends School will hold a blueberry festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Deer Creek Friends Meetinghouse, 1212 Main St., Darlington. Fresh blueberries, pies and baked goods, a live auction, plants, live music, food and children's activities will be featured. 410-452-5507.

Summer picnic The Abingdon Friends of the Harford County Public Library will hold a "Midsummer Night's Picnic and Concert" at 6 p.m. at the Abingdon branch, 2510 Tollgate Road. Bring a blanket and picnic supper and enjoy outdoor family entertainment. Rain date is July 20. 410-638-3990.

CONTINUING

Painting exhibit Liriodendron is exhibiting paintings by Rosemary Ayala and Helena Milam from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, today through Aug. 17, at 502 W. Gordon St., Bel Air. 410-879-4424.

Trashy art Trashy Women IV will hold its fourth annual exhibit of art created from recyclables, household items, junk and trash by the Divas of the Dumpster through July 31 at Studio 432 at 432 Aiken Ave., Perryville. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 410-642-6749.

Photo exhibit Harford Community College is holding an exhibit of photographs by Jason Kalogiros in the Student Center, Chesapeake Gallery, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air. 410-836-4461.

Events and cancellations for the Harford County Datebook may be submitted by e-mail to harford.calendar @baltsun.com. Information should be sent at least 10 days in advance of the event. Cancellations should be sent as soon as possible.

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