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Sunset 8:03 p.m.
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Saturday … High 67; Times of clouds and sun
Saturday night … Low 53; Evening rain, otherwise mostly cloudy
The Week Ahead…
Sunday: 72/52; a couple of showers possible…
Monday: 74/50; warmer with rain…
Tuesday: 63/47; cooler with rain…
Wednesday: 73/52; warmer with clouds and sun...
Thursday: 68/53; cloudy...
EVENTS
1. Mega Church Yard Sale
Where: , 409 N. Paradise Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Date: May 7, 2011
Time: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Mega Church Yard Sale-May 7th- 8:00a.m. until 1:00p.m. (Raindate- May 14th) Crafts, plants and flowers, cookie sale, good food! Rent a table/space by contacting Helen Hines at 410-676-2095. Come and enjoy!
Features: Open to All, Outdoor
2. ELKS BREAKFAST
Where: 940 Pulaski Hwy., Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Date: May 7, 2011
Time: 8 a.m.–11 a.m.
A special Saturday breakfast will be held. The menu include pancakes, french toast, chipped beef and toast, coffee and juice, is available. All for $6. Come out and enjoy before heading to the decoy show.
Features: Volunteer
Phone: 410-939-9800
3. Open House at Gunpowder Falls State Park
Where: 1820 Monkton Rd., Monkton, MD 21111
Date: May 7, 2011
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Monkton Station in Gunpowder Falls State Park holds an Open House with live animals and nature crafts. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 410-592-2897 for more details.
Features: Families, Free, Kids, Open to All
Phone: 410-592-2897
4. Rediscover Rock Run: Nature and History Collide
Where: 801 Stafford Rd., Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Date: May 7, 2011
Time: 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
The Rock Run Historic Area of Susquehanna State Park reopens on Memorial Day weekend. On May 7th, though, park staff will allow visitors a sneak peek. Activities include mansion tours, mill grinding demonstrations, live animals kids fish for fun, picnicking, etc. Call 410-734-9035 for more details.
Features: Families, Free, Kids, Open to All, Outdoor
Phone: 410-734-9035
5. Howard County/Iron Bridge Steeplechasing Event
Where: 4389 Jennings Chapel Rd., Brookeville, MD 20833
Date: May 7, 2011
Time: 2 p.m.
The Howard County Iron Bridge Race Meet will be held on Saturday, May 7 at Pleasant Prospect Farm. The event includes timber racing, pony racing, and tailgate picnics. General Parking is $25 per car. Gates open at 10 a.m., the tailgate contest is at noon, and post time is 2 p.m.
Features: Families, Open to All, Outdoor
Website: http://marylandsteeplechasing.com
6. Harford Youth Orchestra and String Orchestra @ HCC
Where: , 401 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015
Date: May 7, 2011
Time: 2 p.m.
Middle and high school students perform in this free concert at HCC's Amoss Center.
Features: Free, Open to All
Website: http://www.harford.edu/Cultural/default.asp?FA=Arts
7. Astronomy Open House
Where: , 401 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015
Date: May 7, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.
Check out your local astronomical observatory for free. Park at Harford Tech and walk over; handicapped parking is available at the observatory.
Features: Free, Open to All
Website: http://www.harfordastro.org
Phone: 410-836-7285
8. Teacher Appreciation Week
Where: , 102 S. Hickory Ave., Bel Air, MD 21014
Date: Daily
Thank your teacher because it's Teacher Appreciation Week!!
Features: Kids, Teens
Website: http://www.hcps.org/Default.aspx
9. DC Design House
Where: 3134 Ellicott St. NW, Washington, DC 20008
Date: Daily
Time: Noon–5 p.m.
The 2011 DC Design House is open April 9-May 8 at 3134 Ellicott St. NW. All proceeds benefit Children's National Medical Center.
The 2011 DC Design House Designers include: Scott Brinitzer, Iantha Carley, Nancy Colbert, Barbara Franceski, Samantha Friedman, Jason Hodges, Liz Levin, Lauren Liess, Gary Lovejoy, Allie Mann/Case Design, Cindy McClure, David Mitchell, Erin Paige Pitts, Jeff Potter, James Rill/Rill Architects, Camille Saum, Whitney Stewart, Nadia Subaran/Aidan Design, Patrick Sutton, and Denise Willard.
This year's home is a 1925 12,000-square-foot English Country Tudor on an acre of land in Forest Hills, owned by the Wasserman family and on the market for $4.9 million. The late George Wasserman was a local businessman and philanthropic force in the community, including co-founding the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington. The home was originally built for Charles Woodward, founder of Woodward & Lothrop department store chain, and was the site of numerous high profile gatherings where movie stars, such as Kirk Douglas, politicians and dignitaries, such as Lady and Lord Balfour, attended. The 4th Annual DC Design House benefits Children's National Medical Center, raising more than $200,000 for the hospital last year.
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Tickets are $20 per person at door/online, one time admission. Restrictions: No food or drink, children under age 8 including infants, photography, pets or high heels. Not wheelchair accessible.
Info: DCDesignHouse.com; www.facebook.com/dcdesignhouse; @dc_designhouse
Features: Benefit, Volunteer
Website: http://www.dcdesignhouse.com
Phone: 301-807-0910
Email: sherry.moeller@mokimedia.com
Price: $20
Tickets: Buy Tickets
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