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Just a few things to consider for this Friday

There is plenty to do today so get out there and enjoy!

SUNRISE/ SUNSET

Sunrise: 6:08 a.m.

Sunset:  7:56 p.m.

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WEATHER

Friday…High 72; rain

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Friday night…Low 53; clear

The Week Ahead…
Saturday: 78/56; mostly sunny and warm…

Sunday: 76/58; sunshine and some clouds…

Monday: 66/40; rain…

Tuesday: 73/48; showers...

Wednesday: 66/47; partly cloudy...

EVENTS

 

Cherish The Child Symposium

Where: Mountain Christian Church 1824 Mountain Rd., Joppa, MD 21085

Date: April 29, 2011

Time: 9 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

Join us for Cherish The Child 2011!

Cherish the Child is Harford County's Annual Child Protection Awareness Symposium. It is designed for professionals, paraprofessionals and any community members who are interested in the protection of our children. Cherish the Child seeks to educate, inform and support those individuals who devote their time and talents to keeping children safe.
Keynote speaker - Jodee Blanco, former victim and anti bullying activist.

Website:  http://www.cherishthechildsymposium.com/

Phone: Please call us at (410) 638-4938 for more information, or visit our website.

Email: http://www.cherishthechildsymposium.com/contact

Price: $60/person, parties of 10 or more $55/person

Tickets: Buy Tickets



1. JV Softball @ Aberdeen High School

Where: , 251 Paradise Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001

Date: April 29, 2011

Time: 3:30 p.m.

The Aberdeen High School JV softball team hosts Edgewood High.

Features: Open to All

Website: http://www.highschoolsports.net/school/Aberdeen-High-School-Aberdeen-MD/All/All/All/



2. JV Baseball @ Aberdeen High School

Where: , 251 Paradise Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001

Date: April 29, 2011

Time: 3:30 p.m.

The Aberdeen High School JV baseball team hosts Edgewood High.

Features: Open to All

Website: http://www.highschoolsports.net/school/Aberdeen-High-School-Aberdeen-MD/All/All/All/


3. Fried Chicken Dinner

Where: 940 Pulaski Hwy., Havre de Grace, MD 21078

Date: April 29, 2011

Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Fried Chicken Dinner, mashed potatoes with gravy vegetable and coleslaw roll, dessert, coffee and ice tea all for only $10. Carry out available.

Features: Volunteer

Phone: 410-939-9800


4. Bixby's Rainforest Rescue @ HCC

Where: , 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015

Date: April 29, 2011

Time: 7 p.m.

Head to the HCC Amoss Center for this puppet show that explores the world of the rainforest through song and stories.

Features: Kids, Open to All

Website: http://www.harford.edu/Cultural/default.asp?FA=Arts

Phone: 443-412-2112

Price: Premier seats: $24; Standard seats: $18; Ages 17 and under: $1

 

5. DC Design House

Where: 3134 Ellicott St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Date: Daily

Time: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

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.comwww.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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