Community Corner
Five Things for Friday
The IronBirds played at home for the final time in 2011 on Thursday.
1. The IronBirds. Aberdeen closed out its home schedule with a win Thursday at Ripken Stadium, using 13 hits to beat Tri-City, 5-3.
The IronBirds close out the season with three games at Hudson Valley, starting with a double-header Friday.
2. Weather. Sunrise: 6:33 a.m.; Sunset: 7:35 p.m.
Friday: 83; mostly sunny and humid
Friday Night: Low 65; mainly clear
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3. Week-Ahead Weather
Saturday: 83/68’ partly sunny and humid…
Sunday: 83/72; partly sunny and humid…
Monday: 81/67; variably cloudy with thunderstorms…
Tuesday: 78/67; sun through high clouds…
Wednesday: 72/68; humid with rain…
4. Events
SARC's 2nd Annual Rising Above It Balloon Festival Balloon Glow Gala
Where: 1335 E Macphail Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
Date: September 2, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.–11 p.m.
The Balloon Glow Gala takes place at Maryland Golf & Country
Clubs and features the magical world of Oz. Several hot-air balloons will be lighted and will “glow” (weather permitting) during the evening, illuminating the area around the gala.
The evening features music, dancing, dinner, open bar and a signature “ruby slippers” drink. Entertainment includes the Craig Sparks Band,
magician Dick Steiner and a live auction featuring a balloon ride for two, a one-week stay in Myrtle Beach and a day of beauty at Merle Norman.
Harford Mutual is the title sponsor of the Balloon Glow Gala.
The gala benefits SARC, a Harford County nonprofit that provides
hope and resources to victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse and stalking.
Tickets cost $125 per person and must be reserved in advance by
visiting www.sarc-maryland.org.
Website
Phone: 410-836-8431
Email: development@sarc-maryland.org
Price: $125
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Masters of the Chainsaw at Maryland State Fair
Where: 2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093 (Maryland State Fairgrounds)
Date: Daily
Time: 1 p.m.
Masters of the Chainsaw is a group of the nation's top professional
chainsaw sculptors. Onlookers at the Maryland State Fair, standing behind protective netting, will be able to observe an original performance. The carvers' precision quickly transforms a three-foot-tall log into a work of art.
The public is also invited to participate in two auctions where the carvings will be sold to benefit the Maryland State Fair Scholarship Fund. The carvers will demonstrate their art weekdays at 1 pm, 3 pm and 7 pm. On weekends, the demonstrations will be held at 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 pm. Free with paid admission to the fair. The event will be held in the State Fair Park.
Features: Open to All
Website
Phone: 410-252-0200, ext. 227
Aderdeen Amish Farmers Market
Where: 34 N Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Date: Weekly on Fridays
Time: 3 p.m.–7 p.m.
Please join us at Aberdeen Farmers Market at Festival Park every Friday from 3-7 p.m. starting July 29
Website
Phone: 410-272-1600
Email:kautry@aberdeen-md.org
Price: FREE
Tickets: Buy Tickets
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