Here's what happening at The Country Station!


Adopt An Endangered Manatee For Mother’s Day
Mom’s pride & joy! Adopt an endangered manatee for her this Mother’s Day, Adoptions from Save the Manatee Club cost twenty-five dollars, are tax-deductible, and each includes an adoption certificate, a photo of a real Florida manatee, a biography, a fact-filled handbook, newsletters, and more! Or for thirty-five dollars, the Club will also include a colorful, beaded bracelet with manatee charm and a plush manatee! Funds help numerous manatee conservation and education programs. Call 1-800-432-JOIN or visit www.savethemanatee.org.

All Day Scrapbooking Fundraiser
There will be an ALL DAY SCRAPBOOKING FUNDRAISER to benefit the SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on Saturday, May 17th from 10 am until 10 pm. The cost will be $40 and will include admission, hot lunch and dinner, desserts, drinks and snacks. There will be vendors, games, raffles, classes and more. The event will be held at the Good Shepherd School cafeteria at 800 Aiken Ave. in Perryville, MD. For more information and to reserve your seat, please contact Missy at 410.378.5016 or casavas1@aol.com.

All-Star Youth Program
Delaware State Fair, Inc., in partnership with Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, is seeking nominations for its All-Star Youth program. From the nominations, ten “All-Star Youth” are selected—one boy or girl to represent each day of the Fair. The winners are recognized at the Fair’s annual stockholder’s dinner, in the Fair’s nightly parade, and on the Fair’s website. Each All-Star Youth receives, on his/her day of recognition, a cash prize, a plaque recognizing his/her achievement, free gate admission to the Fair, carnival ride tickets, and a Delaware State Fair tee shirt. To nominate a child who has displayed outstanding courage, commitment and/or achievement, please submit a letter of recommendation, along with supporting materials, to: ALL-STAR YOUTH NOMINATIONS Delaware State Fair P.O. Box 28 Harrington, DE 19952 Nominees must be 20 years of age or younger as of July 1, 2008. Nominations will not be accepted after May 19, 2008. Any questions regarding this program please call (302) 398-3269.

Another Autism Awareness Night - Due to its success
Thanks to everyone who came out to The Tower on April 29 for an autism awareness night. Due to its success, The Tower is doing it again June 24! It’s a great way for families impacted by autism to feel more comfortable and enjoy dining out with other families that understand their unique situation in a place that is accommodating to their needs. (but you don’t have to have a family member with autism to enjoy the night with us!) The Main Street Tower Restaurant is offering gluten and casein-free menu items (many individuals with autism follow restricted diets), reduced background music (to accommodate sensory integration issues) and a quiet area in case of need. Pathfinders for Autism will train restaurant staff in autism sensitivity resulting in a better experience for all. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24 with seating from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Families interested in attending are encouraged to call ahead at 410-838-8007 and mention Pathfinders.

Car Wash
Saturday, May 10, 2008 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Red Lion United Methodist Church, in Bear, DE(Next to Delaware Lawn & Tree Service) Your Kind Donation

Cecil County SPCA
The Cecil County SPCA is hosting a benefit car, truck & dog show on Saturday, June 7th from 9am-3pm. The car & truck show is open to all makes & models and 20 trophies will be awarded. The afternoon's dog show is open to all friendly dogs and many ribbons and prizes will be awarded. The day also features a pig roast, DJ oldies music by Mac Thomas, moon bounce, door prizes, 50/50 & silent auction of donated items! Come one and come all to benefit the homeless animals of Cecil County, MD. Please visit our homepage: cecilcountyspca.org for additional information.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Can you imagine what it's like for a child to go to bed hungry? The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank needs support every month of the year to assure that children in Central Pennsylvania don't go to bed hungry. A tasty way to support the efforts of the Food Bank is with your attendance at the Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest May 24 & 25 on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. A dollar of each admission to the festival will be donated to the Food Bank. Please come out and support the efforts of the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau for our Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. For more information visit www.GreatPAFlavorFest.com.

Creek Kids Presents Mothers and Daughters Day at Hagley
Make hand fans, enjoy teatime, or play bean bag toss and jump rope at Hagley’s Mothers and Daughters day on Sunday, May 18. The Creek Kids invite families to explore the social and family life of women in the nineteenth century. Taste homemade ice cream, sip freshly-squeezed lemonade, and try household chores the nineteenth-century way. Activities are included in regular admission and free to members. Call Hagley Museum for more information, 302-658-2400, or www.hagley.org.

Delcastle Class of 1978
Looking for Classmates for the 30th reunion. Please contact cougar1978@comcast.net.

Good Neighbor Pharmacy Student Scholarship
All High School Seniors are encouraged to apply for The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Student Scholarship for the 2008-2009 college academic year. Three scholarships will be awarded. Visit your local Harford County Good Neighbor Pharmacy, for a scholarship application.

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Secret Garden Tour
Celebrate spring with the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. On Saturday May 17th, from 1p-6p, take a tour of some of Havre de Grace’s beautiful gardens. Get a rare chance to visit some exclusive landscaped yards. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 410 939-4800

Havre de Grace Young Actors Drama Troop
The Havre de Grace Young Actors Drama Troop will performing an adaption of the stage play "The Nifty Fifty's" as a dinner theatre musical on May 17 (12pm and 5:30pm showtimes) and May 18 (1:30pm) showtime at the new Havre de Grace Activity Center located at 351 Lewis Lane in Havre de Grace. Tickets are $12 (10 and up) and $8 (9 and under). The meal for each show is provided by Super Suppers of Havre de Grace and will include Meat and Vegetable Lasagna, Bread, Salad and Dessert. Tickets are available through the Havre de Grace Activity Center. Please call 410-939-6724 to place an order. Tickets must be ordered and picked up by May 13, 2008. ***For more information, please call 410-702-5914 or visit our website at www.hdgdramatroop.com.

Help Fight Childrens Cancer
Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company and Boyle Buick have teamed together to help Harford County kids and their families fight the tough battle of childhood cancer. They are holding a raffle for a brand new 2008 Pontiac Solstice convertible! Tickets are $100 each, and only 500 will be sold. 100% of the proceeds will go to Johns Hopkins Children's Cancer Unit. For ticket information call 410 419-5546, or go online to www.sterlingcaterers.com

Host An International Exchange Student
The Center for Cultural Interchange is looking for families to host high school students from foreign countries. Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life. Call 888-679-0044 for information.

Jaycees of Cecil County
Jaycees of Cecil County are holding a Basket Bingo on Sunday May 18, 2008 @ Elkton High School to benefit their T. Nicoll Scholarship Fund. For tickets or more information please contact Suzanne Grady 410-398-528 or e-mail jayceesbasketbingo@yahoo.com. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at door.

May Is National Foster Care Month
The historic Concord Point lighthouse will be decorated in blue ribbons on May 20 to recognize National Foster Care Month. The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region is joining the Harford County Department of Social Services to display one hundred blue ribbons- one for every one hundred children in foster care in the State of Maryland. On May 20 at 10am, Arc and Social Services officials will be on hand at the lighthouse as Havre de Grace Mayor Dougherty proclaims May to be Foster Care Month. The purpose of the campaign is to spread awareness of the need for foster and adoptive parents who can provide the safety, permanency, and well being that Maryland’s waiting children deserve. There are approximately 518,000 children in foster care in the United States, over 125,000 of whom are waiting for permanent families. Approximately 20,000 “age out” of the system each year without ever being adopted. The Arc’s Treatment Foster Care Program helps children with special needs in Harford, Cecil, and Northeastern Baltimore Counties that are waiting for foster homes. More families are needed. For more information, please call Kathy Pitrat at 410-836-7177 or email kpitrat@arcncr.org. The web address is www.arcncr.org. You can help change a lifetime…become a foster parent.

North East High School Class Of 1988
North East High School Class Of 1988 20 year class reunion is on Saturday July 26, 2008 from 6-10pm at the Wellwood Club in Charlestown, MD. The cost is $45pp, for more info contact Wendy Veasey at 410-287-2448 or via e-mail at mmap92@yahoo.com. They are still looking for Classmates for the 20yr reunion.

North Harford High School's Annual Spring Yard Sale
North Harford High School's Annual Spring Yard Sale is Saturday, May 10th 8:00AM - 1:00PM, on the NHHS Campus(211 Pylesville Rd., Pylesville, MD 21132) Call Ahead for Your Free Space! No Charge - Just Bring... 5 Canned Goods, 5 Nonperishables or 5 Personal Care Items Some 6-Ft. Tables Available for Rent or Bring Your Own Call (410)457-0665, or (410)838-9221 to Reserve Space or a Table Donuts, Coffee, Hot Dogs, Sloppy Joes, Candy, Baked Goods, Soda on Sale Also - Don't Miss The Plant Sales All Proceeds Benefit these Community Causes & Agencies: Mason Dixon Food Locker, Meals on Wheels, Highland Senior Center, Anna's House, Eden Mill The Hot Dog Sale Benefits Worldwide Home Building Project Yard Sale Sponsored By: The DUCKS Club

Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Edgewood
Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Edgewood is having its annual fundraiser. Come enjoy the food, flea market, BINGO, Silent Auction, and more at the Prince of Peace "Fiesta" on Willoughby Beach Road in Edgewood, June 6 through 8. Bring the entire family. (410-679-5912)

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Center
If you got a new cell phone or power tool for the Holidays, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation reminds you that the old batteries can be recycled. RBRC provides free recycling plans to consumers, retailers, public agencies and businesses. For information or to enroll call 1-877 2 recycle.

Recovery Network
Center for Family Services’ Recovery Network for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program has expanded their substance abuse treatment services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing Loss communities statewide. Funds received from the New Jersey Division of Addiction Services allow this program to provide more services to individuals identified as deaf or hard of hearing, including standard outpatient programs, mobile counseling, case management and communication access to substance abuse treatment services. The Recovery Network for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program is currently located in Voorhees and offers treatment, education, and support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol. By establishing a Substance Abuse Outpatient Program in Newark, the program will expand its services to include the Northern Region of the state as well.

Run For Reading
Come to the 2K & 4K Run/Walk to benefit the Bay View Elemenary School Library on Saturday, May 10th, 9am at Bay View Elementary School, Route 272 and Biggs Highway (Next to Cecil College) Sponsorship or Registration Fee: $10 for kids to age 16 $20 for adults (discount for Cecil County Teachers) Prizes for Category Winners! First 200 registrants receive a FREE t-shirt! Pre-registration encouraged/Walk-ups Welcome To pre-register, email or call: Steve, sneuges127@aol.com, 410-658-1911 Janet, janmc@zoominternet.net, 410-658-8031

Singerly Fire Company in Elkton
Singerly Fire Company in Elkton, is hosting a ride and motorcycle show on Sunday May 18, 2008 from 10:00a to 6:00p. Show Registration “Bike w/ Driver" is $10, General Admission is $3, Children under 6 are free. Vendor Spaces are available. Food and drinks are available on grounds. Godspeed Extreme Motorcycle stunt show at 11, 1 and 3 For more information call 443-309-1421

Support FCCAU’s Vision- End Homelessness In Harford County
Faith Communities and Civic Agencies United is holding their first annual Run for a Shelter, 5k run/walk on May 24th. Registration is at 7am and race time is at 8, at the arena club in Bel Air. Racers, volunteers and sponsors are needed to make the race a success and support FCCAU’s vision to end homelessness in Harford County. Go to Runforshelter.info for more information.

TAKES GREAT STRIDES FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
The Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is taking GREAT STRIDES: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis. During this year’s GREAT STRIDES walk in Bel Air, hundreds of Friends, Family Members, and CFF supporters are expected to gather in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The date and location for the Bel Air GREAT STRIDES Walk is: Sunday, May 18th Heavenly Waters/Tollgate Park in Bel Air Check in: 9 am Walk: 10 am. To get involved with Great Strides, register online at www.cff.org or call the CF Foundation at 410-628-0795. Build a walk team with your family and friends and join in the fight for a cure!



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