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Charles W. "Chuck" Woodfield, whose career in Baltimore County public schools teaching science and serving as department chair spanned more than four decades, died May 9 of complications from pneumonia at his Jarrettsville home. He was 88.

Last week, the Howard County farmers markets kicked off the 2014 season with five markets — two in Ellicott City — that are now open through the last week of November.

Mark your calendar for the 19th annual Consignment Sale and Auction, which benefits the Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club in West Friendship.

Mary Boehly informed me about a free, open to the public concert by the USAF Heritage Ramblers Saturday at 3 p.m. in Havre de Grace United Methodist Church, 101 S. Union Ave., Havre de Grace. Sponsored by the Havre de Grace Arts Commission, the Heritage Ramblers are six members of the USAF Heritage of America Band from Langley, Va., known for their brilliant brass sound and precision. For information, visit www.heritageofamericaband.af.mil or phone 410-939-2100.

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Join me Tuesday, Feb. 12 for the Havre de Grace Mardi Gras Parade at 6:30 p.m. down Bourbon Street from the high school, to Washington Street into downtown, ending on St. John and Warren streets at Legion Square and the American Legion Post 47 parking lot. Grab some beads! The party continues at downtown restaurants and taverns. For details, phone the Office of Tourism, 410-939-2100 or me at the phone number printed here.

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