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Everyone take a collective sigh of relief that last weekend's snow storm was a bust. I’m ready to throw my shovel away. Anyways.

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That couch, table, or dresser you no longer need can do far more than sit in storage — it can help a local family rebuild their life.

Fresh Start Furnishings is Harford County’s only furniture bank, providing beds, tables, dressers, and essential home furnishings free of charge to families and individuals rebuilding after crisis. When someone moves into a new home with nothing, your support turns empty rooms into places of safety, dignity, and hope.

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Because a fresh start isn’t just a place to live — it’s a place to come home to.

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The Painted Mill Extra Shopping Days (Free)
📅 Friday–Saturday, February 27–28 | 10 AM–5 PM
📍 The Painted Mill, 1119 Main Street, Fallston
After back-to-back snow disruptions, The Painted Mill is adding two extra market shopping days — stop in to browse their curated vendors and shop local favorites all weekend long.

National Pokémon Day at Bel Air Sports Cards (Free)
📅 Friday, February 27 | 3 PM–8 PM
📍 Bel Air Sports Cards, 1401 Conowingo Rd Unit C, Bel Air
Celebrate National Pokémon Day with giveaways, door prizes, mystery bags packed with goodies, free pizza from 4:30–6:30 PM, and a special guest appearance from 6–7 PM — a fun, family-friendly event for collectors and Pokémon fans of all ages.

Waxing the City Sneak Peek Event (Free)
📅 Friday, February 27 | 5 PM–8 PM
📍 Waxing the City, 1528 Rock Spring Rd, Suite 400, Forest Hill
Stop by the studio for a Sneak Peek event at Waxing the City — meet the team, check out the space, and get an inside look at what’s coming to Forest Hill.

🎵 Kristen and the Noise at Barrel House Live ($)
📅 Friday, February 27 | 8 PM
📍 Barrel House Live, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston
Kristen and the Noise bring their high-energy, four-piece live show to the Concert Hall at Barrel House Live for a Friday night packed with powerhouse vocals, crowd favorites, and dance-floor vibes.

Pet Vaccine Clinic @ Abingdon Fire Company ($)
📅 Saturday, February 28 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Abingdon Fire Company, 3306 Abingdon Rd, Abingdon
The Humane Society of Harford County and Abingdon Fire Company are hosting a walk-in Pet Vaccine Clinic offering affordable services starting at $5, including rabies vaccines (required for pets 4+ months per MD law), dewormer, microchips, and nail trims (provided by Heart-to-Heart Mobile Pet Care) — no appointment needed.

The Texas Tenors @ AMOSS Center ($)
📅 Saturday, February 28 | 4 PM
📍 Amoss Center at Harford Technical High School, 200 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air
America’s Got Talent standouts The Texas Tenors bring their powerful classical-crossover sound to the Amoss Center, performing music from their new #1 album along with patriotic favorites in a polished, high-energy live show.

Pajama Party with DJ Poobah @ Double Groove Brewing (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 28 | 6 PM–9 PM
📍 Double Groove Brewing, 1659 Robin Cir, Forest Hill
Double Groove’s Annual Dance Party is back — this year as a Pajama Party — so throw on your favorite PJs and hit the dance floor while DJ Poobah spins the best dance hits from the ’70s and ’80s; The Pit Shack food truck will be onsite from 12:30–8 PM.

February Barn Dance @ Deer Creek Overlook ($)
📅 Saturday, February 28 | 7 PM–11 PM (Doors 6:30 PM)
📍 Deer Creek Overlook at Harford County 4-H Camp, 6 Cherry Hill Rd, Street
Dance the night away with live music from Great Train Robbery, plus raffles, a Money Tree, BYOB (beer and soda available for purchase), and food for sale.

🎵 FKNA @ Looney’s Pub (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 28 | 8 PM–12 AM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014
High-energy rock band FKNA returns to Looney’s for a four-hour Saturday night show packed with crowd favorites and late-night vibes — open to the public, no cover noted.

Jarrettsville VFC All You Can Eat Breakfast (Donation)
📅 Sunday, March 1 | 8 AM–11 AM
📍 Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company, 3825 Federal Hill Rd, Jarrettsville
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, and more — no set price, just a donation of your choice to support your local volunteer fire company and connect with the community.

Bel Air Town Cleanup (Free)
📅 Sunday, March 1 | 10:15 AM
📍 Orangetheory Fitness Bel Air South, 331 Baltimore Pke #2, Bel Air
Join the Harford County Running Club after the Sunday run for a community trash cleanup sponsored by Orangetheory (bags provided) — participation counts toward volunteer or plog points and helps keep our local roads and trails clean.

St. Patrick’s Day Candle Making Workshop ($)
📅 Sunday, March 1 | 1 PM–3 PM
📍 Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 W Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a sip & pour candle workshop hosted by Nature’s Glow Candle Company — create your own custom-scented candle (approx. 40 minutes to pour, 90 minutes to cool) and enjoy a glass of Harford Vineyard wine or spirit included with your ticket.

4th Annual Rock N Roll for Recovery @ Fallston Barrel House ($)
📅 Sunday, March 1 | 2 PM–6 PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Bel Air Rd, Fallston
This family-friendly fundraiser features one-hour sets from Dennis Shocket, The Replicates, and Chasing Friday, plus a buffet (steamed shrimp, roast beef, meatballs, baked ziti, chicken tenders, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, salad, and more), ice cream bar, 50/50s, silent auction, prizes, and adult beverages included with each ticket (draft beer, house wine, or rail drink); $50 per adult, $15 for children under 12.

Save the Dates:
10th Annual Bel Air Downtown Alliance Chocolate, Brew & Wine Tour, March 7th, Downtown Bel Air
Spring into Wellness Community Fair, March 21, Harford Day School
Oyster Fest, Conrad’s Abingdon, March 28th
Rage Against Addiction’s Annual Memory Walk / Recovery Run, April 11th, Bel Air

For more live music on the schedule this weekend, check out the “Harco Live Music Round Up” facebook group…

Our Community Partners are local businesses and organizations that have committed to growing with us in the Bel Air community.

These businesses make this newsletter possible so please consider supporting them!

Carl’s Garage Door Service — A third-generation, family-owned garage door company serving Harford and surrounding counties since 1965, specializing in residential and commercial installation, repair, and maintenance.

Paul Applegate, Edward Jones — A local financial advisor with Edward Jones helping Harford County residents plan confidently for retirement, career changes, and long-term financial goals.

Chesapeake Carpet & Flooring — Local flooring specialists offering carpet, hardwood, vinyl, tile, and custom flooring solutions with full installation and shop-at-home estimates.

Shannon’s Pretty Paws Pet Grooming — A calm, caring pet grooming studio in Edgewood providing gentle grooming services for dogs and cats, from full grooms to walk-in nail trims.

Fresh Start Furnishings — Harford County’s only furniture bank, providing free furniture and household essentials to families transitioning out of crisis.

Hardiman Marketing — A Bel Air–based marketing studio helping local businesses grow through branding, social media management, photography, and video storytelling.

The Screaming Bean Cafe — A locally owned café that donates a portion of monthly profits to Harford County charities while serving coffee, breakfast, and lunch in Aberdeen.

*Interested in having your business become a Community Partner?, click here to submit your interest

Harford County Public Library Hosting 5th Annual Women’s Summit March 3
Harford County Public Library will host its 5th Annual Women’s Summit on Tuesday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road. This year’s theme, “Voices that Shape Communities,” features Catie Griggs of the Baltimore Orioles and Erin Hodge-Williams of Time for Women, along with networking opportunities, a group activity, and a copy of The Midnight Library for each attendee. Tickets are $50 and include light breakfast and a box lunch. Read more…

Harford Vineyard & Winery Hosting Sip & Shop Event March 8
Harford Vineyard & Winery will host a four-hour Sip & Shop on Saturday, March 8 from 12–4PM. Guests can browse local art, handmade crafts, jewelry, candles, baked goods and more while enjoying wine in the vineyard’s scenic setting. Conrad’s Food Truck will be on site from 11AM-5PM. Read more…

Bel Air HS Music Boosters Hosting Bull & Oyster Rhythm Roast March 21
The Bel Air High School Music Boosters will host their Bull & Oyster Rhythm Roast on Saturday, March 21, 6PM at Jarrettsville Gardens. The fundraiser features a buffet and drinks, plus door prizes, a liquor wheel, 50/50 boards, raffle baskets, and DJ entertainment — with proceeds supporting all ensembles in the BAHS Music Department. Early bird tickets are $60 through February 28, increasing to $65 starting March 1. Read more…

Give your pet the 5-star treatment & book a grooming session at Shannon’s Pretty Paws today. Your furry friend will thank you (and so will your furniture).

Click here to book an appointment with one of our experienced groomers!

This week’s reader submission is: Lola

“Here's Lola… Our bold little sidekick. She follows you from room to room like she’s taking notes on how to run the household.”

Have a furry, feathered, or scaly friend you’re proud of? Send a photo and a few fun facts, and we might feature them in an upcoming issue.

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If your idea of a perfect Friday night involves fresh Chesapeake seafood, a lively tiki-bar vibe, and a cocktail that actually makes you stop and say "wait, what's in this?" — Natalie's needs to be on your radar.

Chef Zack Trabbold (Baltimore Magazine's Best Chef three years running, Restaurant Association's Chef of the Year in '23) is doing something special here: serious, thoughtful cooking in a space that never takes itself too seriously. The menu reads like a love letter to the Bay — Stuffed Flounder with crab imperial, Drunken Crab Balls with a house-made hot honey drizzle, cast iron-seared Dayboat Scallops over pimento grits — but there's also a Braveheart flat iron, a legitimately great cheesesteak, and a Shore Pot boil for two if you're feeling festive.

On the drinks side, their house Crush list alone is worth the trip — over ten flavors, including a Cucumber Crush and Key Lime that are way better than they have any right to be. The Jersey Girl (watermelon vodka, elderflower, fresh mint) is a warm-weather staple, and if you're a rye person, the Charm City Sour with Sagamore is a must.

It gets lively on weekends — live music most nights — so it's not the spot for a whispered, candlelit dinner. But if you want somewhere that feels like a great night out the moment you walk in, Natalie's delivers.

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