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^Return To The Top Of Page May 2008 May 1st Susquehanna Ministerium: National Day of Prayer noon-1pm 711 Penningtion Ave. HDG Phone: 410-939-2464 May 2nd to May 4th Havre de Grace Decoy Museum: 27th Annual Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival Fri. 6pm/Sat. 9-5pm/Sun. 10-4pm Decoy and Wildlife Artists and carvers. Carving Competitions, antique and contemporary decoys and art for sale. A live auction, silent auctions, demonstrations and children's activities. Contact: Margaret Jones Phone: 410-939-3739 Email: decoymuseum@yahoo.com Website: http://www.decoymuseum.com May 2nd Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: "A Film to Welcome Spring" Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org May 3rd Free Comic Book Day Visit Washington Street Books at 131 N. Washington St., HdG. 21078 to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Contact: John Phone: 410-939-6215 May 3rd to May 4th Attack On Havre de Grace ALL DAY At the Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum Re-enactment of the Attack on Havre de Grace during the War of 1812. Activities for the whole family! Phone: 410-939-5780 Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org May 9th Havre de Grace Decoy Museum Golf Outing Starts at 1pm. Spend an afternoon at Ruggles Golf course on the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Great prizes, refreshments and life fare. Proceeds benefit the museum. Contact: Margaret Jones Phone: 410-939-3739 Email: decoymuseum@yahoo.com Website: http://www.decoymuseum.com May 10th The Tea Trolley presents A Mother's Day Tea hosted by the Spencer Silver Mansion Two seatings Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm and 3:00pm-5:00pm Three Course elegantly presented by The Tea Trolley. Celebrate Mother's Day in Victorian Style. Call for reservations Phone: 410-939-1485 Website: www.spencersilvermansion.com May 11th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: "Mother's Day Tea Party" Celebrate Mother's Day with a traditional English Tea ceremony. Also learn about native plant use. Admission is $5 for museum members and the fee is $7.50 for everyone else. Family rates are available. Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org May 17th Havre de Grace High School Music Booster's 5 k Run Address: 700 Congress Ave, Havre de Grace, Md, 21078 Saturday May 17th. (same as last year.) Contact: Rick Hauf Email: richard.hauf@hcps.org May 17th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: "Secret Garden Tour" Celebrate spring with a lovely tour of some of Havre de Grace's beautiful gardens. Get a rare chance to visit some exclusive landscaped methods, learn about planting with herbs, plus enjoy a floral art show at the museum. Admission $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org May 18th Steppingstone Farm Museum: Steppingstone Museum's Ring Jousting Tournament Takes place between 12 and 5pm. Come and watch the Maryland State Sport in action- Ring Jousting! Robin Hood skit; games and crafts forthe kids; food; tours; free parking. Address: 461 Quaker Bottom Road, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Price: $5 per person (Children 12 & under free) Contact: Linda M. Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org May 24th Guided Nature and Historical Walk of the North Park Trail 10am Free to public. Approximately one hour. Meet at the Lock House of the Susquehanna Museum. Phone: 410-939-3739 Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org May 25th Havre de Grace Decoy Museum: Decoy Museum's Sporting Clay Shoot 9am-1pm last shooter on course 75 target, 4 lewis class event. Enjoy a day on the shore shooting sporting clays. All proceeds benefit the museum. Please contact museum for more details. Contact: Margaret Jones Phone: 410-939-3739 Email: decoymuseum@yahoo.com Website: http://www.decoymuseum.com May 30th Upper Chesapeake Heath Foundation: Harford Hospice Regatta Enjoy a sailboat Regatta, a steak and chicken dinner by Outback Steakhouse, unlimited beer and soda, music, dancing, and a silent auction. Address: 520 Upper Chesapeake Dr. Suite 405, Bel Air, MD, 21014 Price: $50 Contact: Jan Emerick Email: dbt.01@ex.uchs.org ^Return To The Top Of Page June 2008 June 2nd to June 8th McDonald’s LPGA Championship Presented By Coca Cola Approximately 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Bulle Rock Golf Course 320 Blenheim Lane, HdG, MD One of four “majors” on the LPGA tour. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. Price: Admission fee Phone: 1-888-321-1681 Website: http://www.mcdslpgachampionship.com June 4th BRAC Job Fair 2pm-7pm The Department of Defense is recruiting experienced Engineers, Contract Specialists, Contract Officers, Management Analysts, Program Analysts, Logisticians, and Program Managers. Meet with DOD Recruiters. Apply for federal jobs located at Aberdeen Proving Ground. (address: 1700 Van Bibber Rd, Edgewood, MD 21040)-Ramada Conference Center. Contact: Stacey Lambert Phone: 410-939-4240 Email: slambert@swnetwork.org June 6th Concert in the Park 7:30PM Concert at Millard E. Tydings Park; Bring a blanket and enjoy the cool sounds of the featured band. Price: Free Phone: 410-939-2100 June 8th Steppingstone Farm Museum: Celtic Festival 12-5pm Celtic entertainment, vendors, sheepherding, sheephearing, pipe band music, highland games, spinning and weaving, clan tents, food, tours, free parking. Address: 461 Quaker Bottom Rd, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Price: $5 per person (Children 12 & under free) Contact: Linda M. Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org June 8th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Workshop: "Primitive Technology: Ceramica and Fibers" Learn how the Native Americans made and used objects, tools, and weapons. Hands-on activities and demonstrations. Admission is $5 for museum members and the fee is $7.50 for everyone else. Family rates available. Phone: 410-939-4800 Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org June 13th Concert at Millard E. Tydings Park 7:30pm Price: Free Phone: 410-939-2100 June 13th to June 14th American Cancer Society: American Cancer Society 2008 Relay For Life of Havre de Grace 7PM Relay For Life is celebration of cancer survivorship and community spirit raising much-needed funds for American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient services. Will take place at the Havre de Grace High School. Contact: Debbie Leadore Email: debleado@comcast.net&kscott@cancer.org Website: http://www.events.cancer.org/rflhavredegrace June 15th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Workshop: "Primitive Technology: Tools and Weapons" 1pm-4pm Learn hoe the Native Americans made and used objects, tools, and weapons. Hands-on activities and demonstations. Admission is $5 for museum members and the fee is $7.50 for everyone else. Family rates available. Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org June 20th Concert at Millard E. Tydings Park 7:30pm June 23rd to June 27th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: "Teen Boat Building School" 9am-4pm Teens 13-18 join our resident boat builders and construct their own canoe in five days, ready to launch and take home on the sixth! Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org June 27th Concert at Millard E. Tydings Park 7:30pm Price: Free Phone: 410-939-2100 June 28th Steppingstone Farm Museum's Summertime Blues Festival 2-8pm Live music, beer, wine and food, tours, and period artisans. Outdoor event, rain or shine, advance tickets sold. Beautiful setting. Free parking. Price: $15 in advance; $20 at the door Contact: Linda M. Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org ^Return To The Top Of Page July 2008 July 1st to July 5th Havre de Grace Carnival and Fourth of July Celebration Carnival Tues,-Fri. 6pm-10pm;Sat. July 5th Parade at 2pm;Carnival 4pm-10pmConcert at 7pm; Fireworks at dark Millard E. Tydings Park; Rides and games for all ages. Enjoy the spectacular parade, carnival, concert and firework display. Phone: For more information contact the Visitor Center @410-939-2100 July 11th Concert at Millard E. Tydings Park 7:30pm Price: Free Phone: 410-939-2100 July 12th Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum's Pirate Encampment ALL DAY Come visit the pirates in their camps, watch the attacks on the "town" and cheer on your favorites. Phone: 410-939-5780 Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org July 13th Steppingstone Farm Museum: Summer Fun Day w/ Car Show and Lawnmower Races 12-4pm Summer fun w/lawnmower races, car show, ice cream eating contests, turtle races, frog jumping, sack races, crafts, (children's), food, tours. Price: $5 per person (Children 12 & under free) Contact: Linda M. Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org July 14th to July 18th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: "Archaeology By The Bay Summer Camp" 9am-4pm Learn how history happens every day and what your role is in exploring and preserving the past, using archaeological techniques "to travel back in time." In partnership with Harford Community College: register at www.harford.edu Phone: 410-939-4800 Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org July 18th Concert at Millard E. Tydings Park 7:30pm Price: Free Phone: 410-939-2100 July 20th Shakespeare Play "Two Gentlemen of Verona" 6:30PM Grounds between Maritime and Decoy Museum Price: Free Phone: 410-939-5544 July 21st to July 25th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: "Archaeology By The Bay Summer Camp" 9am-4pm Learn how history happens every day and what your role is in exploring and preserving the past, using archaeological techniques "to travel back in time." In partnership with Harford Community College: register at www.harford.edu Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org July 25th Concert at Millard E. Tydings Park 7:30pm Price: Free Phone: 410-939-2100 July 26th Guided Nature and Historical Walk of the North Park Trail 10am Free to public. Approximately one hour. Meet at the Lock House of the Susquehanna Museum. Phone: 410-939-5780 Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org ^Return To The Top Of Page August 2008 August 1st to August 2nd Mary Martin LTD: Summer Chesapeake Postcard Fair Antique Postcard Show with dealers from around the U.S. and Canada. Event takes place at the Havre de Grace Community Center. Adress: 1 Lagaret Lane, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Contact: Mary Martin Phone: 410-642-2053 Email: marymartinpostcards@prodigy.net August 2nd 3rd Annual Havre de Race for the Lock House 5K race 8am Race along tree lined local streets and the beautiful North Park Trail. Phone: 410-939-5780 Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org August 2nd to August 3rd Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Our biggest and best yet! The Museum will have its GRAND REOPENING, including new hands-on, state of the art exhibits and programs. The festivities will include the opening of the "Beyond Jamestown: Life 400 Years Ago" exhibit, live music, Native American representatives and crafts, boat building demonstrations, local foods and crafts, living history displays, kid's activites, a boat raffle, and more! Price: Free Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org August 9th to August 10th 28th Annual "Havre de Grace Seafood Festival" Benefitting Haven House Inc. Saturday, August 9, 11AM-7PM; Sunday August 10 11AM-6PM Millard E. Tydings Park; Over 20 vendors serving more than 60 different foods with an abundance of mouthwatering seafood delicacies and other great food; 80 Arts and Craft Vendors featuring locally made products; Charity raffle with a great prize; 15 hours of FREE live entertainment. A relaxed day with your family. Address: P.O. Box 391, HdG, MD, 21078 Contact: Lori Maslin Phone: 410-939-1525 Email: seafoodfes@aol.com Website: http://www.HdGSeafoodFestival.org August 16th to August 17th 45th Annual Havre de Grace Art Show 10am-5pm Tydings Park; Presented by the Soroptimist International, over 250 artists and crafters from throughout the U.S. display and sell work. Food and entertainment all weekend. Free shuttle from designated parking to the show, downtown, and attractions. Boat accessible; Sat. and Sun. Phone: 410-939-9342 Email: hdgartshow@hotmail.com August 24th Susquehanna Ministerium: Prayer Rally For HDG School Begins at 4pm Takes place at Meadowvale Elementary School Phone: 410-939-2464 ^Return To The Top Of Page September 2008 September 6th 20th Children's Arts Festival at Millard E. Tydings Park 10am-2pm Price: $3/child Phone: 410-272-5516 September 6th Havre de Grace Decoy Museum: 21st Annual Duck Fair Takes place from 9am-4pm. Carvers and wildlife artists displaying and selling their works. A live auction, silent auction, bake sale, and children's activities and games all day. Great family fun. Address: 215 Giles Street, Havre de Grace, Md, 21078 Contact: Margaret Jones Email: decoymuseum@yahoo.com Website: http://www.decoymuseum.com September 14th Swan Harbor Farm Bridal Showcase By The Bay 1-4pm Address: 401 Oakington Rd, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Over 40 wedding professionals will share information that will help with your wedding plans. Join us for food, door prizes and lots of great ideas! Contact: Craig Lanphear Phone: 410-939-6767 Email: pclanphear@harfordcountymd.gov Website: http://www.swanharborfarm.org September 20th Guided Nature and Historical Walk of the North Park Trail 10am Free to public. Approximately one hour. Meet at the Lock House of the Susquehanna Museum. Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org September 20th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Wooden Canoe Rendezvous 9-5PM Show off your wooden canoe along with our own Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builders. Demonstrations and antique canoe identifications. Contact: Brenda Guldenzopf Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: htpp://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org September 26th Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway: Casino Night 6:30pm-10:30pm Las Vegas Style Gambling Live Music and food. (Must be 21 years of age to attend) Contact: 410-457-2482 Website: http://www.hitourtrails.com September 27th Upper Chesapeake Health: Harford Memorial Hospital Celebration Run 8:30 am 5K Run. Begins and ends at Harford Memorial Hospital. Address: 501 S. Unioun Ave, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Price: $15 pre entry/ $20 day of race Contact: Kim Thompson Email: kat.02@ex.uchs.org September 27th to September 28th Steppingstone Farm Museum: Fall Harvest Festival and Craft Show 11am-5pm Scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, hay rides and straw maze, apple bobbing and pressing, crafts, clowns, corn shelling and corn art, music, clogging, food, free parking. Contact: Linda M. Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org ^Return To The Top Of Page October 2008 October 11th GRAW DAYS! Downtown Celebration of Our Racetrack Heritage Sponsored by HdG Main Street. Times T.B.A. Come downtown and celebrate our local heritage Circa 1920-1950 during the "heyday" of HdG's racing days. Artisans, entertainment, historic displays, games, a full day of fun! Phone: 410-939-1811 Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.org October 12th Swan Harbor Farm- Swanfest 11-4pm Bring the family to enjoy entertainment, hayrides, pumpkins, petting zoo, canoes, barnyard art, food, crafts, children's activities, house tours and much more at our beautiful waterfront park. Address: 401 Oakington Rd, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Contact: Craig Lanphear Phone: 410-939-6767 Email: pclanphear@harfordcountymd.gov Website: http://www.swanharborfarm.org October 17th Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce Bull and Oyster Roast 7pm-11pm Havre de Grace Community Center, Laraget Lane; bar, pitbeef, ham, turkey, beer, soda, DJ, chinese and silent auctions. Contact: Cathy Vincenti Phone: 410-939-3490 Email: hdegchamber1@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgchamber.com October 25th Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum Spirit Walk 6pm Meet the residents of a local cemetery; listen to their stories, hear about their ends. Phone: 410-939-5780 Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org October 25th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: 11am-5pm Enjoy Stories, costumes, crafts, food, fun and festivities with a maritime flare. Fun for the whole family. Family rates available. Phone: 410-939-4078 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org October 30th Halloween Parade 6pm registration, 6:30pm parade Washington St. and Congress Ave; Most exciting event of the year! Dress in costume and join us for a music and a parade. Lots of Fun! Phone: 410-939-6724 October 30th Havre de Grace Activities Center: "Haunted Happenings" 11am-5pm Enjoy Stories, costumes, crafts, food, fun and festivities with a maritime flare. Fun for the entire family. Family rates available. Phone: 410-939-4078 Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org ^Return To The Top Of Page November 2008 November 8th to November 9th Susquenna Lockhouse Museum: "Pirates By the Bay" ALL DAY! Come visit the pirates in their camps, watch the attacks on the "town", witness the hangings, be a pirate. Phone: 410-939-5780 Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org November 8th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: 11am-10pm A day of member discounts in the Museum shop (11-5) and an evening (6-10) of celebrating all the people who help make the Museum possible-our Founders, Members, and Volunteers! Free admission for members. Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org November 11th Veterans Day 11am Tydings Park; Ceremonies honoring all military veterans. Phone: 410-939-0449 November 15th Guided Nature and Historical Walk of the North Park Trail 10am Free to public. Approximately one hour. Meet at the Lock House of the Susquehanna Museum. November 22nd Havre de Grace High School Music Booster's Fall Craft Festival Address: 700 Congress Ave, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 (Same as last year) Contact: Rick Hauf Email: richard.hauf@hcps.org November 26th Susquehanna Ministerium: Thanksgiving Eve Ecumenical Worship 7pm Church of St. Patrick, Congress & Stokes, HDG Phone: 410-939-2464 ^Return To The Top Of Page December 2008 December 6th to December 7th Steppingstone Farm Museum: Christmas Open House 12-4pm Historic farmhouse decorated for the holidays, music, cookies and cider in the kitchen, museum store open for holiday shopping. Contact: Linda M. Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org December 13th to December 14th The Christmas Boutique Sat.9-1/Sun.12-8 Takes place in the historic Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House. A wonderful blend of handmade items, fresh greens, gourmet foods, and more. Phone: 410-939-4078 Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org December 14th 36th Annual Candlelight Tour of Historic Havre de Grace 4-8pm Will be held on a Sunday, visitors will tour historic homes, Havre de Grace museums, shops, bed and breakfasts, and a church are featured attractions. There is an admission fee. Phone: 410-939-5780 Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org December 14th to January 4th Susquehanna Ministerium; 10th Annual Outdoor Nativity Scene Contest Register by calling the Susquehanna Ministerium by Dec. 14th. To be recognized for Residentail or Buisness Awards. Open to greater HDG community. Price: Free Phone: 410-939-5233 December 14th Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Candlelight Tour and Maritime Christmas 11am-8pm The Maritime Museum is just one stop on this year's Candlelight tour. Celebrate the holidays with a special maritime flare. Contact: Brenda Guldenzopf Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: museum@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org December 28th Susquehanna Ministerium: HdG Church Tour 2-4pm Self-guided tour of the churches of Hdg. 19th & 20th Century Churches, Beautiful stained glass windows & Nativity Scenes, angelically decorated for Christ's Birth. Price: Free Contact: Ray Astor Phone: 410-690-6068 or 410-939-2464 December 31st to January 1st HdG. Recreation Committee/City of HdG: New Year's Eve Fireworks and Duck Drop Fireworks to celebrate the New Year! Address: 454 Lewis Lane, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Contact: Carolyn Narvell Phone: 410.939.2100 ^Return To The Top Of Page