From the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Harford County Chapter: On April 7, 2011, more than 140 people gathered at Maryland Golf and Country Clubs in Bel Air to honor members of the Lozinak Family and The Harford Mutual Insurance Companies as the 2011 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year. The award is presented to an individual, […]
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas: A Guide To Celebrating The Holidays In Harford County
If you know of a holiday event in or around Harford County and don’t see it on this list, please send the information our way or add the details in the comments below this story. Twenty-Nine Years of Christmas Giving with Harford County Sheriff’s Office The Harford County Sheriff’s Office Annual Christmas Drive is underway […]
Harford County Public Library Foundation Raffle Winner Announced; Mary Amoss Wins $7,000 Sapphire and Diamond Ring
From the Harford County Public Library: Mary Amoss was announced as the winner of the sapphire and diamond ring raffle to benefit the Harford County Public Library Foundation. Amoss’ name was pulled from several hundred entries at the library’s Sapphire Supper Club Gala on November 5. The raffle to benefit the library raised nearly $9,000. […]
Edgewood High School Students Selling Bricks to Raise Funds for Shelter in Afghanistan
From Harford County Public Schools: Edgewood High School juniors in the Global Studies Program/International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme are working on their service learning project to raise $1,500 to build a shelter in Afghanistan for Afghan refugees through a program called Students Outreach for Shelters (SOS). According to its website, SOS integrates a rigorous, secondary […]
Run with the Reindeer in Havre de Grace; Raise Money to Help Kids With Cancer
From Harford Center for the Arts: Inaugural 5K Run & 1K Fun Walk Sunday, December 4, 2011 Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 Join us in our inaugural RUNNING WITH THE REINDEER 5K run to raise funds to help kids fighting cancer. Our 5K race is USATF certified and Chip Timed. We also […]
Bel Air High School Provides Local Families with Thanksgiving in a Box
From Harford County Public Schools: Students brought in cans and boxes of non perishable food and faculty/staff brought in frozen turkeys. The entire school got into the spirit of giving and we were able to collect over 1600 items. Approximately 50 students and teachers gathered in the cafeteria after school on Friday the 18th to […]
The Sapphire Supper Club Raises $242,000 for Harford County Public Library; Nearly 600 Guests Attend Fundraiser
From the Harford County Public Library: Nearly 600 guests filled the stacks of the Abingdon Branch of Harford County Public Library on Saturday, November 5 for the Library’s 7th Annual Gala. The record-breaking crowd enjoyed the atmosphere of the Sapphire Supper Club’s 1940s theme with great food, dancing, drinks, and spirited live and silent auctions. […]
Aberdeen Police Department Holiday Food and Toy Drive Underway; Bring Donations to Police Department or Any Uniformed Officer
From the Aberdeen Police Department: Dates: The food/toy drive will begin on 11/15/2011 and end on 12/23/2011, with distribution to follow. Goal: We are looking to collect canned meats, fruits and veggies, pasta, rice, cereal and other non-perishable foods this Holiday season in an effort to address hunger problems for lower income family’s located in […]
