Capt’n Jim’s “Coffee Talk” July 20: Excessive Heat Watch, Cooling Centers Open Across Harford; Editorial Cartoons Exhibit; Armory Concerts

From the office of Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan:

Excessive heat watch in effect from now through Thursday evening,

The NWS in Baltimore/Washington has issued an excessive heat watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Temperature, upper 90s to around 100 degrees. with Heat index values, between 105 and 110 degrees.
Precautionary/preparedness actions, An excessive heat watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

HARFORD COUNTY HAS OPENED THE FOLLOWING COOLING CENTERS

– Aberdeen Senior Activity Center, located on Franklin Street in Aberdeen

– Edgewood Senior Activity Center, located on Gateway Drive in Edgewood

– Highland Senior Activity Center, located on Highland Road in Highland

– Havre de Grace Activities Center, located on Lewis Lane in Havre de Grace

– McFaul Activities Center, located on MacPhail Road in Bel Air

– Veronica “Roni” Chenowith Activity Center, located on Fallston Road in Fallston

The centers will be open Tuesday, July 12 from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m.

July 24 Thru Aug 14 Liriodendron Gallery Liriodendron Exhibit – The Editorial Cartoons of Don Holmes and John Stees through August 14th. Sundays 1:00 – 4:00 ( closed holiday weekends ). Limited access to 2nd floor galleries

July 29 Duke THOMPSON with Jay DeWitt. Piano and Drums that will Rock and Pop!! Reckord Armory Doors Open at 5PM. Tickets required . Call 410 638 4550 or 443-243-7265 Beer Wine and Soft Drinks with Snacks. Doors open at 5 PM

July 24 Visit Tudor Hall. The Historic Booth Home. 17 Tudor Lane off Churchville Road. 1 PM and 2 PM. Suggested donation $3. Call 443 619 0008. 410 638 4550 or 443-243-7265 Beer Wine and Soft Drinks with Snacks. Doors open at 5 PM

Aug 26 BRAD LONG and Friends at the Reckord Armory – Great Bluegrass music. Tickets required Call 410 638 4550 or 443-243-7265 Beer Wine and Soft Drinks with Snacks. Doors open at 5 PM

FUTURE PLANNING

Nov 10-11-12 THREE DAY EVENT. “Celebrate Harford’s Veterans” IN BEL AIR…MORE TO FOLLOW!!

Tudor Hall will be open for tours on the following dates:

Aug 7 and 21 – Sept 11 and 25 and October 9 and 23