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July 2008

July 1st to July 5th
Havre de Grace Carnival and Fourth of July Celebration
Carnival Tues,-Fri. 6pm-10pm;Sat. July 5th Parade at 2pm;Carnival 4pm-10pmConcert at 7pm; Fireworks at dark
Millard E. Tydings Park; Rides and games for all ages. Enjoy the spectacular parade, carnival, concert and firework display.
Phone: For more information contact the Visitor Center @410-939-2100


July 11th
EWABO Caribbean - music from Trinidad & Tobago with an emphasis on the steel drum
7:30pm
Concert at Millard E. Tydings Park
Price: Free
Phone: 410-939-2100


July 12th
Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum's Pirate Encampment
ALL DAY
Come visit the pirates in their camps, watch the attacks on the "town" and cheer on your favorites.
Phone: 410-939-5780
Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org


July 13th
Steppingstone Farm Museum: Summer Fun Day w/ Car Show and Lawnmower Races
12-4pm
Summer fun w/lawnmower races, car show, ice cream eating contests, turtle races, frog jumping, sack races, crafts, (children's), food, tours.
Price: $5 per person (Children 12 & under free)
Contact: Linda M. Noll
Phone: 410-939-2299
Email: steppingstonemuseum@msn.com
Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org


July 14th to July 18th
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: "Archaeology By The Bay Summer Camp"
9am-4pm
Learn how history happens every day and what your role is in exploring and preserving the past, using archaeological techniques "to travel back in time." In partnership with Harford Community College: register at www.harford.edu
Phone: 410-939-4800
Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org


July 18th
Flashback - oldies from 40's & 50's
7:30 pm
Concert at Miller E. Tydings Park
Phone: 410-939-2100


July 20th
Shakespeare Play "Two Gentlemen of Verona"
6:30PM
Grounds between Maritime and Decoy Museum
Price: Free
Phone: 410-939-5544


July 21st to July 25th
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: "Archaeology By The Bay Summer Camp"
9am-4pm
Learn how history happens every day and what your role is in exploring and preserving the past, using archaeological techniques "to travel back in time." In partnership with Harford Community College: register at www.harford.edu
Phone: 410-939-4800
Email: museum@comcast.net
Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org


July 25th
Rest My Case Jazz group featuring special arrangements
7:30pm
Concert at Millard E. Tydings Park
Price: Free
Phone: 410-939-2100


July 26th
Guided Nature and Historical Walk of the North Park Trail
10am
Free to public. Approximately one hour. Meet at the Lock House of the Susquehanna Museum.
Phone: 410-939-5780
Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org




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August 2008

August 1st to September 1st
2nd Annual Children's Art Contest

For children ages 3 through 9. Entry is FREE - Open to the Public. Theme: My Favorite Animals - use paint, pencils, crayons or pastels on paper 9"x13" or smaller; limited to two entries per child; lable each piece on the back - name, address, age and phone number; submit art work to HdG Library at Union & Pennington avenues. All artwork will be judged in four groups by age and displayed at the 20th Annual Children's Arts Festival on September 6 with prizes awarded in each group. Contestants need not be present to win. Pieces will be returned to the children at the festival.
Phone: 410-939-8518


August 1st to August 2nd
Mary Martin LTD: Summer Chesapeake Postcard Fair

Antique Postcard Show with dealers from around the U.S. and Canada. Event takes place at the Havre de Grace Community Center. Adress: 1 Lagaret Lane, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078
Contact: Mary Martin
Phone: 410-642-2053
Email: marymartinpostcards@prodigy.net


August 2nd
3rd Annual Havre de Race for the Lock House 5K race
8am
Race along tree lined local streets and the beautiful North Park Trail.
Phone: 410-939-5780
Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org


August 2nd to August 3rd
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum:

Our biggest and best yet! The Museum will have its GRAND REOPENING, including new hands-on, state of the art exhibits and programs. The festivities will include the opening of the "Beyond Jamestown: Life 400 Years Ago" exhibit, live music, Native American representatives and crafts, boat building demonstrations, local foods and crafts, living history displays, kid's activites, a boat raffle, and more!
Price: Free
Phone: 410-939-4800
Email: museum@comcast.net
Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org


August 9th to August 10th
28th Annual "Havre de Grace Seafood Festival" Benefitting Haven House Inc.
Saturday, August 9, 11AM-7PM; Sunday August 10 11AM-6PM
Millard E. Tydings Park; Over 20 vendors serving more than 60 different foods with an abundance of mouthwatering seafood delicacies and other great food; 80 Arts and Craft Vendors featuring locally made products; Charity raffle with a great prize; 15 hours of FREE live entertainment. A relaxed day with your family. Address: P.O. Box 391, HdG, MD, 21078
Contact: Lori Maslin
Phone: 410-939-1525
Email: seafoodfes@aol.com
Website: http://www.HdGSeafoodFestival.org


August 16th to August 17th
45th Annual Havre de Grace Art Show
10am-5pm
Tydings Park; Presented by the Soroptimist International, over 250 artists and crafters from throughout the U.S. display and sell work. Food and entertainment all weekend. Free shuttle from designated parking to the show, downtown, and attractions. Boat accessible; Sat. and Sun.
Phone: 410-939-9342
Email: hdgartshow@hotmail.com


August 24th
Susquehanna Ministerium: Prayer Rally For HDG School
Begins at 4pm
Takes place at Meadowvale Elementary School
Phone: 410-939-2464




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September 2008

September 6th
20th Children's Arts Festival at Millard E. Tydings Park
10am-2pm

Price: $3/child
Phone: 410-272-5516


September 6th
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum: 21st Annual Duck Fair
Takes place from 9am-4pm.
Carvers and wildlife artists displaying and selling their works. A live auction, silent auction, bake sale, and children's activities and games all day. Great family fun. Address: 215 Giles Street, Havre de Grace, Md, 21078
Contact: Margaret Jones
Email: decoymuseum@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.decoymuseum.com


September 12th
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
8:00 pm
HdG High School Auditorium: 700 Congress Ave. Classical Music - Open Seating Ticket Sales - cash or check payable to: HdG Arts Commission/ Tickets available at the Visitor Center, HdG (410-939-2100) or Prestons's Stationery, Bel Air (410-838-5858) or Mail order - Send check with self-addressed stamped envelope to: HdG Arts Commission 10 Concord Place; Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Price: Adult $15 - Student & Child> age 6 $10


September 14th
Swan Harbor Farm Bridal Showcase By The Bay
1-4pm
Address: 401 Oakington Rd, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Over 40 wedding professionals will share information that will help with your wedding plans. Join us for food, door prizes and lots of great ideas!
Contact: Craig Lanphear
Phone: 410-939-6767
Email: pclanphear@harfordcountymd.gov
Website: http://www.swanharborfarm.org


September 20th
Guided Nature and Historical Walk of the North Park Trail
10am
Free to public. Approximately one hour. Meet at the Lock House of the Susquehanna Museum.
Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org


September 20th
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Wooden Canoe Rendezvous
9-5PM
Show off your wooden canoe along with our own Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builders. Demonstrations and antique canoe identifications.
Contact: Brenda Guldenzopf
Phone: 410-939-4800
Email: museum@comcast.net
Website: htpp://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org


September 26th
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway: Casino Night
6:30pm-10:30pm
Las Vegas Style Gambling Live Music and food. (Must be 21 years of age to attend)
Contact: 410-457-2482
Website: http://www.hitourtrails.com


September 27th
Upper Chesapeake Health: Harford Memorial Hospital Celebration Run
8:30 am
5K Run. Begins and ends at Harford Memorial Hospital. Address: 501 S. Unioun Ave, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078
Price: $15 pre entry/ $20 day of race
Contact: Kim Thompson
Email: kat.02@ex.uchs.org


September 27th to September 28th
Steppingstone Farm Museum: Fall Harvest Festival and Craft Show
11am-5pm
Scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, hay rides and straw maze, apple bobbing and pressing, crafts, clowns, corn shelling and corn art, music, clogging, food, free parking.
Contact: Linda M. Noll
Phone: 410-939-2299
Email: steppingstonemuseum@msn.com
Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org




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October 2008

October 11th
GRAW DAYS! Downtown Celebration of Our Racetrack Heritage

Sponsored by HdG Main Street. Times T.B.A. Come downtown and celebrate our local heritage Circa 1920-1950 during the "heyday" of HdG's racing days. Artisans, entertainment, historic displays, games, a full day of fun!
Phone: 410-939-1811
Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.org


October 12th
Swan Harbor Farm- Swanfest
11-4pm
Bring the family to enjoy entertainment, hayrides, pumpkins, petting zoo, canoes, barnyard art, food, crafts, children's activities, house tours and much more at our beautiful waterfront park. Address: 401 Oakington Rd, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078
Contact: Craig Lanphear
Phone: 410-939-6767
Email: pclanphear@harfordcountymd.gov
Website: http://www.swanharborfarm.org


October 17th
Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce Bull and Oyster Roast
7pm-11pm
Havre de Grace Community Center, Laraget Lane; bar, pitbeef, ham, turkey, beer, soda, DJ, chinese and silent auctions.
Contact: Cathy Vincenti
Phone: 410-939-3490
Email: hdegchamber1@comcast.net
Website: http://www.hdgchamber.com


October 25th
Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum Spirit Walk
6pm
Meet the residents of a local cemetery; listen to their stories, hear about their ends.
Phone: 410-939-5780
Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org


October 25th
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum:
11am-5pm
Enjoy Stories, costumes, crafts, food, fun and festivities with a maritime flare. Fun for the whole family. Family rates available.
Phone: 410-939-4078
Email: museum@comcast.net
Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org


October 30th
Halloween Parade
6pm registration, 6:30pm parade
Washington St. and Congress Ave; Most exciting event of the year! Dress in costume and join us for a music and a parade. Lots of Fun!
Phone: 410-939-6724


October 30th
Havre de Grace Activities Center: "Haunted Happenings"
11am-5pm
Enjoy Stories, costumes, crafts, food, fun and festivities with a maritime flare. Fun for the entire family. Family rates available.
Phone: 410-939-4078
Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org




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November 2008

November 8th to November 9th
Susquenna Lockhouse Museum: "Pirates By the Bay"
ALL DAY!
Come visit the pirates in their camps, watch the attacks on the "town", witness the hangings, be a pirate.
Phone: 410-939-5780
Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org


November 8th
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum:
11am-10pm
A day of member discounts in the Museum shop (11-5) and an evening (6-10) of celebrating all the people who help make the Museum possible-our Founders, Members, and Volunteers! Free admission for members.
Phone: 410-939-4800
Email: museum@comcast.net
Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org


November 11th
Veterans Day
11am
Tydings Park; Ceremonies honoring all military veterans.
Phone: 410-939-0449


November 15th
Guided Nature and Historical Walk of the North Park Trail
10am
Free to public. Approximately one hour. Meet at the Lock House of the Susquehanna Museum.


November 22nd
Havre de Grace High School Music Booster's Fall Craft Festival

Address: 700 Congress Ave, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 (Same as last year)
Contact: Rick Hauf
Email: richard.hauf@hcps.org


November 26th
Susquehanna Ministerium: Thanksgiving Eve Ecumenical Worship
7pm
Church of St. Patrick, Congress & Stokes, HDG
Phone: 410-939-2464




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December 2008

December 6th to December 7th
Steppingstone Farm Museum: Christmas Open House
12-4pm
Historic farmhouse decorated for the holidays, music, cookies and cider in the kitchen, museum store open for holiday shopping.
Contact: Linda M. Noll
Phone: 410-939-2299
Email: steppingstonemuseum@msn.com
Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org


December 13th to December 14th
The Christmas Boutique
Sat.9-1/Sun.12-8
Takes place in the historic Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House. A wonderful blend of handmade items, fresh greens, gourmet foods, and more.
Phone: 410-939-4078
Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org


December 14th
36th Annual Candlelight Tour of Historic Havre de Grace
4-8pm
Will be held on a Sunday, visitors will tour historic homes, Havre de Grace museums, shops, bed and breakfasts, and a church are featured attractions. There is an admission fee.
Phone: 410-939-5780
Website: http://www.lockhousemuseum.org


December 14th to January 4th
Susquehanna Ministerium; 10th Annual Outdoor Nativity Scene Contest

Register by calling the Susquehanna Ministerium by Dec. 14th. To be recognized for Residentail or Buisness Awards. Open to greater HDG community.
Price: Free
Phone: 410-939-5233


December 14th
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Candlelight Tour and Maritime Christmas
11am-8pm
The Maritime Museum is just one stop on this year's Candlelight tour. Celebrate the holidays with a special maritime flare.
Contact: Brenda Guldenzopf
Phone: 410-939-4800
Email: museum@comcast.net
Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org


December 28th
Susquehanna Ministerium: HdG Church Tour
2-4pm
Self-guided tour of the churches of Hdg. 19th & 20th Century Churches, Beautiful stained glass windows & Nativity Scenes, angelically decorated for Christ's Birth.
Price: Free
Contact: Ray Astor
Phone: 410-690-6068 or 410-939-2464


December 31st to January 1st
HdG. Recreation Committee/City of HdG: New Year's Eve Fireworks and Duck Drop

Fireworks to celebrate the New Year! Address: 454 Lewis Lane, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078
Contact: Carolyn Narvell
Phone: 410.939.2100




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