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Monday - May 5
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Tuesday - May 6
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• Farmers Market (Risteau parking lot, Bel Air, 9 am)
• Harford Poetry & Lit. Society (Rockfield Manor, Bel Air, 1 pm)
• Harford County Council legis. meeting (Bel Air, 7:30 pm) |
Wednesday - May 7
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Thursday - May 8
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• Farmers Market (MARC train station, Edgewood, 3 pm)
• Historical Lecture Series: "The Susquehanna Baseball League (City Hall, Aberdeen, 7 pm) |
Friday - May 9
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• Lunchtime Concert (Office Street, Bel Air, 12 pm)
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Saturday - May 10
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• Farmers Market (Risteau parking lot, Bel Air, 7 am)
• Farmers Market (Pennington Avenue between Washington Street and Union Ave, Havre de Grace , 9 am)
• Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra and Harford Youth Orchestra present 'Sounds of Spring' (John Carroll School, 7:30 pm) |
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• HCC Board Of Trustees meeting (board room, HCC, 6 pm) - May 13
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• Ripken Stadium Management Board meeting (City Hall, Aberdeen, 4 pm) - May 14
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• Havre de Grace High School Music Boosters presents 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk (700 Congress Ave., 7:30 am) - May 17
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• 9th Annual Harford Hospice Regatta (Concord Point Lighthouse, Havre de Grace, 6:30 pm) - May 30
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• The McDonald's LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola (Bulle Rock Golf Course, Havre de Grace) - June 2-8
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• Summer Concert: ZZ Top band (Aberdeen Proving Ground, 6 pm) - June 22
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Event information may be dated. Please check with source or host of event regarding time and requirements for participation. We cannot be responsible for errors or omissions. No endorsements implied. Email event updates to the editor. |
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sports and recreation play an important and growing part in the lives of people in the county
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SPORTS & RECREATION SITES |
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- Aberdeen IronBirds
The site is chock-full of stuff - schedule, tickets, stats, news, events, a store, photo gallery, and much more. It's all about minor league baseball in Aberdeen, MD.
http://www.ironbirdsbaseball.com/
- APG Golf Courses
Profiles and contact information for three golf courses on Aberdeen Proving Ground: Ruggles, Exton, and Plumb Point. Ruggles is top of the line.
http://www.apgmwr.com/recreation/golf.html
- Autumn Sky Outfitters
Dedicated to serving the needs of archery hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Offers Pro-Series archery products, TechnoHunt all-digital interactive archery indoor range, and canoes and kayaks. Also offers custom bow fitting and setup, custom arrows, two free indoor range days, and their TechnoHunt indoor range. Located in Street.
http://www.autumnskyoutfitters.com/
- Beechtree Golf Club
A par 71 Tom Doak designed course with four sets of tees stretching from 5,363 to 7,023 yards. The 18,000 sq ft clubhouse has a fine bar and grill, and full banquet facilities can accommodate up to 150 guests. Located south of Aberdeen.
http://www.beechtreegolf.com/
- Bel Air Golf Center / Jay Perkins Golf Learning Center
Driving range and miniature golf; PGA pro individual instruction, junior clinics, and video sessions; parties and events; pro shop and services. Located in Kingsville.
http://www.belairgolfcenter.com/
- Bel Air Scuba Center
A full-service scuba and snorkeling facility, with an emphasis on education. Offers dive training, equipment sales and service, dive travel arrangements. Located in Bel Air.
http://www.belairscuba.com/
- Black Horse Golf Learning Center
Situated on 58 acres of rolling countryside in rural Harford County. Hosted by PGA Master Professional Frank J. Laber. Has a driving range, and a teaching area. Nine-hole course due soon.
http://www.blackhorsegolf.com/
- Bulle Rock
"America's best new upscale public course", says Golf Digest. With a course rating of 76.4 and a slope of 147 from the Pete Dye tees (the "tips"), Bulle Rock will test the longest and best in your golf game. Located between Aberdeen and Havre de Grace.
http://www.bullerock.com/
- Burdyck's, John
A karate school, and boxing and kickboxing gym. "Former world champion martial artist ... over 100 black belts awarded in over 28 years as instructor." Located in Abingdon.
http://www.burdyck.com/
- Bush River Yacht Club
Serving Chesapeake Bay Boaters Since 1939. Charter Member of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association. Located on Bush River in Abingdon.
http://www.bushriveryachtclub.org/
- Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing baseball and softball programs to underprivileged children, with the goal of inspiring them to be the best they can be and to reach for their dreams.
http://www.ripkenfoundation.org/
- Cecil - Harford Counties Bowling Association #21034
This is a local affiliate of the American Bowling Congress. Dedicated to maintaining bowling's integrity and popularity, they provide quality programs and leadership to enhance their members' enjoyment, pride and involvement in the sport.
http://www.chcba.org/
- Churchville Golf Driving Range
Open all year, Churchville Golf Range offers a challenge for adults and great fun for the kids! Driving range, two miniature golf courses, batting cages, lessons, arcade.
http://www.churchvillegolf.com/
- Coleman Plecker's World of Golf
Miniature golf, birthday parties, frequent player discounts, and more! "One of the best miniature golf courses in the world." A place for the family.
http://www.cpworldofgolf.com/
- Deer Creek Archery
One stop shop for all your bow hunting needs. Home of the world's largest indoor 3-D range, and only NASR certified 4-star archery range in US. Also have a full-service pro shop on the premises. An authorized Big Game Maryland Check-In Station. And they sell hunting and fishing licenses too. Located in Churchville.
http://www.deercreekarchery.com/
- Eden Mill Nature Center
A water-powered mill built in the early 1800's. Acquired by Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation in 1964.
http://www.edenmill.org/
- Elkridge Harford Hounds
Steeplechasing has a long history in Maryland. The Elkridge-Harford Point-To-Point has been a testing ground for the country's best timber horses for over fifty years.
http://www.ehhounds.com/
- Elwoods Backwoods Sports
Hunting and fishing equipment sales: bows, rods, reels,
fishing licenses and more.
http://www.backwoodssports.com/
- Furnace Bay Golf Course
A two-year-old 18-hole daily fee non-penetrating spike public golf course. Easy to walk, the facility has one of Golf Magazine's highest ratings for pace of play. Located in Perryville.
http://www.furnacebaygolf.com/
- Geneva Farm Golf Association
They play tournaments approximately every other weekend from April - November at the Geneva Farm Golf Club located in Street, Maryland. Annual dues, plus individual tournament costs. Competitive golf in a friendly atmosphere.
http://www.gfga.net/
- Harford County Fishing Club
Started by those who felt that one should not have to pay dues, fees or monies to enjoy the sport of fishing. They primarily fish for Bass, but also plan to conduct tournaments for other types of fish. They "just want to have a good time, have fun with friends, and catch a lot of fish."
http://www.bassfishingclubs.com/hcfc/index.html
- Harford County Golf
Home of Bulle Rock, Beechtree Golf Club, Mountain Branch and other fine courses, Harford County proudly offers championship courses designed by the game's most renowned architects, such as Pete Dye and Tom Doak.
http://www.harfordgolf.com/
- Harford County Radio Control Modelers
A club formed in 1975 to promulgate the radio control hobby in Harford County, Maryland, promote friendship among the associated members, and develop a better understanding of the operation of radio-controlled models. Located on Sandy Hook Road.
http://www.hcrcm.com/
- Harford County Soccer League
Affiliated with the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association. "Regional soccer for the Northern Chesapeake."
http://www.hcsl.org/
- Harford Gymnastics
Offer students quality gymnastic instruction with programs designed to provide successful and fun learning experiences to children at all levels while developing gymnastic skills. Located in Joppa.
http://www.harfordgymnastics.com/
- Harford Junior Golf Tour
Consist of 10-12 tournaments, playing 18 holes each, plus a Tour Championship. Each tournament will consist of a maximum field size of 120 players in the following age brackets: 11-12 boys and girls, 13-15 boys, 16-18 boys, 13-18 girls, 19-22 collegiate boys and girls.
http://www.eteamz.com/harfordjuniorgolftour/index.cfm
- Harford Kicks Soccer Club, Inc.
Promotes youth soccer in northeastern Maryland by providing quality coaching and competitive teams to committed young players, preparing them for the next level of soccer and life.
http://www.harfordkicks.org/
- Harford Lacrosse Camp
Founded in 1981 on the premise that every young man between the ages of 6 and 17 that wanted to learn the skills of modern day lacrosse would be given the opportunity. It is an instructional camp with a 6-to-1 camper-to-coach ratio for players at all levels from beginners to high school All-Americans. Located 5 miles north of Bel Air adjacent to Rocks State Park.
http://www.harfordlacrossecamp.com/
- Harford County Men's Baseball League
Harford County senior (over 30) basebell league. All games are held at Harford Community College's Thomas Run Park, north of Bel Air.
http://www.harfordbaseball.com/
- Harford Region Antique Automobile Club of America
Begun in 1972 with 35 charter members, the club participates in club, local and community activities, such as the dedication of the Bay Bridge and the opening of the Baltimore Tunnel. Any vehicle at least 25 years old is considered an antique.
http://local.aaca.org/harford/
- Harford Ski Club
Billed as the county's only ski club, they run a complete range of trips, from day trips to local ski resorts to week-long trips out West or to Europe. In between, they take weekend trips to New England.
http://www.harfordskiclub.org/
- Harford Sports Photography
They spotlight the motion, the intensity and the exhilaration of athletes from the little tykes to the grownups through state-of-the-art digital photography. Their goal is to help young athletes and their families preserve the memories of that special time in their lives.
http://www.harfordsports.com/
- Harford Velo Cycling Club
Local cycling club whose charter is to promote and popularize active participation in bicycling in all its forms.
http://www.harfordvelo.org/
- Hickory/Fountain Green Soccer
The fall soccer season runs from August to November in most age groups. Hickory/Fountain Green Recreation Council (HFG) offers a clinic program for 4, 5 & 6 year olds, with the U8 (age 7) and older teams playing in age group specific, boy’s and girl’s leagues with other Recreation Council programs.
http://www.hfgsoccer.com/
- IceWorld
A new twin-rink facility located in Abingdon. They have two NHL size (200' x 85') rinks, eight team locker rooms, seating for up to 300 patrons, a full service snack bar, and a state of the art pro shop. They offer a wide variety of ice skating programs for all levels and interests, group and private skating lessons, instructional, recreational and travel hockey. Home to the Chesapeake Figure Skating Club at IceWorld, as well as the Patriots Hockey Club.
http://www.iceworld.com/
- Ironclad Authentics
Baseballs, photographs, clothes, equipment, etc. signed by Major League Baseball players past and present, including Cal Ripken, Jr. All signatures are guaranteed authentic.
http://www.ironcladauthentics.com/
- Lynx Motorcycle Club
Started in the 1950's, the club is made up of people who just like to ride their motorcycle and go on trips for weekends or for a week. At present the club has approximately 25 active members and is growing.
http://www.lynxmc.com/
- Maryland Golf and Country Clubs
A private country club. It offers a variety of dining rooms, a large swimming pool, a tennis complex, a 219 acre par 73 golf course, and banquet space to accommodate up to 300 guests. Located outside of Bel Air.
http://www.marylandgcc.org/
- Mountain Branch Golf Course
Located just off I-95 at Exit 74. Christopher Sheaffer is the head golf professional in residence. The Grille pub offers "a country casual atmosphere."
http://www.mountainbranch.com/
- Northeast Maryland Amateur Radio Club (NEMARC)
Their goal is to open the pathways for communication via on-the-air nets and an e-mail reflector for discussion of any and all aspects of amateur radio and related interests. Lots of interesting stuff going on here if you're into communications technology.
http://www.nemarc.org/
- Otter Creek Marina
Full-service marina located at the tip of Bush River. Owned and operated by Chris White, licensed Captain.
http://www.wuppa.com/ottercreekmarina/cgi-bin/index.asp
- PlayAction Sports and Social Club
Kickball, running, football, you name it. This club mixes the excitement of competition with a social and relaxed atmosphere to make sports fun and enjoyable for all participants. It is designed to give adults in the Harford County area an avenue to stay active, meet and socialize with other adults, and enjoy competition.
http://www.passc.com/
- Ramblewood Resort
A rustic resort on 200 acres with natural campground, pools, lake, meeting and dining halls, cabins, sports fields, and more.
http://www.ramblewood.com/
- Ravens Nest No.1, Harford County, MD
A group of 185+ fans in Harford County who banded together to share a common ground in supporting Baltimore football. They're number one!
http://www.ravensnest1.com/
- Ravens Roost #74
This hearty band of Baltimore Ravens fans meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Torino's Restaurant and Sports Bar in Fountain Green outside of Bel Air.
http://www.ravensroost74.com/
- Ripken Baseball, Official Website
Packed with Cal Ripken, Jr. and Ripken Baseball info. Find out just about everything on Cal's public personna and the new Aberdeen project here. Nicely done.
http://www.ripkenbaseball.com
- Ripken Baseball Group
A sales and marketing company representing Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken. It oversees five subsidiaries: Ripken Management and Design; Youth Camps and Clinics; the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation; the Aberdeen IronBirds; and Ironclad Authentics.
http://www.ripkenbaseball.com/
- Ripken Museum
Share in the lives of the Ripken Family, particularly the baseball careers of Cal, Sr., Cal, Jr., and Bill. Located in Ripken Stadium.
http://www.ripkenmuseum.com/
- Ripken Museum
Located in City Hall of the Ripkens' hometown, Aberdeen, Maryland, the museum is filled with fascinating memorabilia from the careers of Cal, Sr., Cal, Jr., and Bill.
http://ww1.sportsline.com/u/fans/celebrity/ripken/museum/museum.html
- River Ratz Bassmasters
A Harford County based Bass fishing club & dedicated to the preservation of our waterways.
http://www.geocities.com/colosseum/track/3309/index.html
- Robin Hood Paint Ball
Paint ball facility. Offers over 50 acres of woods and open fields for air ball, hyper ball, and speed ball. Located in Havre de Grace.
http://www.robinhoodpaintball.com/
- Sea Kayak Chesapeake Bay
Sea kayak information, techniques, trip opportunities, trip planning, trip reports, weather, and community discussion, feedback and interactions, with a focus on the Chesapeake Bay. A work of art.
http://www.seakayak.ws/
- Shining Light Karts and Fun Machines
Their primary goal is to "bring families together by offering a wide variety of two-seater products to foster family fun and unity in a machine engineered for safety." Products include karts, ATV's, dirt bikes, and scooters. Located near Bel Air.
http://www.atvkarts.com/
- Starrk Moon Kayaks, Inc.
A catalog site offering a wide variety of kayaks and related products and accessories. The site is still under construction. Located in Havre de Grace.
http://www.starrkmoon.com/
- St. Margaret Angels Softball
A team in the Harford County Parks and Rec. Adult (18+) Co-Ed Social Softball League. It's a social league - there is no sliding, stealing bases or bunting, and they umpire themselves.
http://www.geocities.com/danielroz/angels.html
- Susquehanna Whitewater Park Alliance
An information source for those unfamiliar with whitewater courses; and to inform paddlers and planners alike of their very existence and value. Allied with Starrk Moon Kayaks of Havre de Grace.
http://www.swwparkalliance.com/
- Swan Harbor RC
A club dedicated to the radio-controlled model aircraft hobby. Located between Aberdeen and Havre de Grace at Swan Harbor Farm.
http://www.swanharborrc.com/
- Winters Run Golf Club
A private club established in 1972 that focuses exclusively on golf. Located outside of Bel Air.
http://www.wintersrun.com/
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