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Hello Friends—

Welcome to the 390 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community.

I’m trying out a new intro format below. Let me know if you like it (or hate it) by just replying to this email. Enjoy!

🏠 For Sale: A 12,600+ sq ft estate in Fallston with 5 beds, 7 baths, and every detail dialed in — coffered ceilings, Wolf/Sub-Zero kitchen, three fireplaces, a walk-out lower level with marble floors, and a three-level elevator. Priced at $2,750,000.

🍽️ Menu Item: The new 5-oz. crabcake at Pappas Bel Air — single or double platter ($24.99/$42.99), sandwich ($23.99), or à la carte ($22.99).

🎟️ Hot Ticket: The Grazing Room at Boards by Dana is going "After Dark" — a candlelit wine bar night with live music, Mediterranean bites, and cheese & chocolate pairings. Two sessions (5:30 & 7PM), $35, only 12 seats each.

Now to this weekend…

Scroll down, make plans, and enjoy your weekend!

_{TOGETHER WITH CHESAPEAKE CARPET & FLOORING}

Whether you're dreaming of warm hardwood, low-maintenance luxury vinyl, soft carpet, or long-lasting tile, Chesapeake Carpet & Flooring has everything under one local roof.

As a family-owned business serving Bel Air and Harford County, here's what you can expect:

Want to browse in person first? Visit their showroom at 3321 Conowingo Rd, Street, MD (Route 1).

Call 443-560-0915 or book your free in-home measurement today.

P.S. Tell them "Matt from Bel Air Brief" sent you or if you want me to personally connect you with the Chesapeake team, email me here.

Tabitha’s House 2 for $1 Thrift Sale (Free)
📅 March 7–9 | 9 AM-6 PM
📍 Tabitha’s House – Fallston, 112-D Connolly Rd, Fallston
Refresh your wardrobe for next to nothing during Tabitha’s House’s 2 for $1 Sale on all tops and bottoms, with racks of thrift finds to browse while supporting a meaningful local mission (sale also available at their Edgewood location).

Phoenix Festival Theatre Presents The Wizard of Oz @ Harford Community College ($)
📅 March 6–8 | Fri 7:00 PM • Sat 2:00 PM • Sun 7:00 PM
📍 Chesapeake Theater, 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air
Follow the yellow brick road in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic, featuring the iconic music from the MGM film as Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion journey to the Emerald City in the magical Land of Oz.

🎵 Doc Marten and The Flannels – 90’s Night (Free)
📅 Friday, March 6 | 8 PM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S Main St, Bel Air
Throw it back to the 90s with live music from Doc Marten and The Flannels at Looney’s Pub—expect nostalgic rock and crowd-favorite hits that’ll keep the bar singing along all night.

Saving Grace Animal Rescue Adoption Event (Free)
📅 Saturday, March 7 | 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Coppermine Bel Air, 658 Boulton St, Bel Air
Meet adoptable pups and enjoy plenty of puppy kisses at this Saving Grace Animal Rescue adoption event, with same-day adoptions available for approved applicants (apply in advance through their website for pre-approval).

Wellness Weekend at Aruba Sun & Spa (Free)
📅 March 7–8 | 9 AM–8 PM
📍 Aruba Sun & Spa, 3456 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon
Enjoy two days of free wellness sessions including UV tanning, HaloRed, HaloSauna, red light therapy, and infrared cocoon sessions, plus spray tan specials, membership deals, wellness IVs and shots from B.U. Aesthetics, and other spa perks.

10th Annual Bel Air Downtown Alliance Chocolate, Brew & Wine Tour ($)
📅 Saturday, March 7 | 12 PM – 7 PM
📍 Downtown Bel Air
Sip your way through downtown during this 21+ chocolate, brew, and wine crawl featuring drinks at participating pubs, sweet treats from local bakeries, and exclusive shop deals along the route—tickets include a drink at each stop and desserts along the way

Market Street Brewery 3rd Anniversary Party (Free)
📅 Saturday, March 7 | 12 PM (Live Music 4–7 PM)
📍 Market Street Brewery, 203 Market St, Suite 110, Havre de Grace
Celebrate 3 years of Market Street Brewery with a full day of craft beer, Frank’s BBQ on site, and live music from Jack Heit (4–7 PM)

Chef’s Italian Fellowship Dinner ($)
📅 Saturday, March 7 | 5:15 PM
📍 St. Margaret School Gym, 205 N Hickory Ave, Bel Air
Enjoy a classic Italian dinner with the community featuring Caesar salad, Italian bread, penne pasta with sauce, chicken parmesan, and an Italian dessert, with tickets available through GiveCentral or the parish office.

Kitten Palooza @ The Screaming Bean (Free)
📅 Sunday, March 8 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 The Screaming Bean, 3700 Churchville Rd, Unit B, Aberdeen
Stop by The Screaming Bean to pet, play with, or adopt adorable kittens during Kitten Palooza hosted by The Hero Rescue—grab a coffee and spend some time with your potential new feline friend.

International Women’s Day Beer Release: “Dracarys” Sour (Free)
📅 Sunday, March 8 | 11 AM – 9 PM
📍 Independent Brewing Company, 418 N Main St, Bel Air
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the release of “Dracarys,” a dragonfruit and mango kettle sour (6.4% ABV) created by the women of Independent Brewing, with Strong Persuader performing live from 3–6 PM and Cowboy Eats and Mr. Souvlaki food trucks on site.

Sip & Shop at Harford Vineyard & Winery (Free)
📅 Sunday, March 8 | 12 PM–4 PM
📍 Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 W Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill
Sip your favorite Harford Vineyard wines while browsing local vendors offering jewelry, candles, baked goods, crafts, dog treats, and more, with Conrad’s Food Truck on site from 11 AM–5 PM.

🎵 The 8 Trax Live @ Fallston Barrel House ($)
📅 Saturday, March 8 | 4 PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston
Get groovy with The 8 Trax as they bring their retro-inspired live show to Fallston Barrel House—expect throwback vibes, classic hits, and a high-energy set that’ll have the crowd singing along all afternoon.

Loungefly Bingo @ Abingdon Fire Co ($)
📅 Sunday, March 8 | 4:30 PM–7:30 PM (Doors 3:30 PM)
📍 Abingdon Fire Company, 3306 Abingdon Rd, Abingdon
Play 20 rounds of bingo for a chance to win Loungefly bags, plus door prizes and raffles, with food and drinks available for purchase at this fun-filled community event hosted by Mothers Against Staying Silent.

Save the Dates:
St Patrick’s Festivities, March 13-17, Independent Brewing
St Patrick’s Day Celebration, March 13-17, Looney’s Pub
St. Kevin's AOH St. Patrick's Day Party, March 13, Bel Air Armory
Spring into Wellness Community Fair, March 21, Harford Day School
Oyster Fest, Conrad’s Abingdon, March 28th
Bunny Brunch, March 28th, Rockfield Manor
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

The Grazing Room Hosting “After Dark” Candlelit Wine Bar Experience
The Grazing Room at Boards by Dana in Bel Air will host a one-night “After Dark” candlelit wine bar experience featuring live acoustic music, Mediterranean small plates, and curated cheese and chocolate pairings. Guided tasting sessions at 5:30PM and 7:00PM include a Mediterranean-inspired tasting board for $35, with only 12 seats per session available. Read more…

Humane Society of Harford County Vaccinates Record 546 Animals at Weekend Clinic
The Humane Society of Harford County hosted a record-breaking public pet vaccination clinic Saturday, vaccinating 546 animals, the largest turnout the clinic has seen. The total included 392 dogs and 154 cats, with 435 rabies vaccines administered and 72 pets receiving microchips during the event. Organizers thanked the community for the strong turnout and continued support of local pet health initiatives. Read more…

Harford County Public Schools Announces Spring High School Theatre Season
Harford County Public Schools has released its Spring 2026 High School Theatre Season lineup, featuring student productions including Frozen, Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, Mamma Mia!, and more across nine county high schools from March through May. Performances will take place at schools throughout the county, with dates and ticket details available through each school. Read more…

_{TOGETHER WITH TOTAL PLAY SPORTS}

Are you looking for something fun and active for your kids this summer?

Total Play Sports is a brand new multi-sport summer camp built right here in Harford County, and they're open for registration with limited spots available…

Kids entering 1st through 8th grade can sign up for a week of soccer, basketball, flag football, and more at Harford Day School in Bel Air — June 29 through July 3, 9am to 3pm.

Families with multiple kids save $20 per additional camper.

Click here to learn more and register…

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: Sol

“This is Sol. A 66 lb cuddle bug. Super sweet & lovable. Loves to run in the park & chase balls. He listens so well. I can take him anywhere.   He never misses a chance to eat. You always have a shadow when you walk in the kitchen and he hogs the bed.  I love this dog”

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.

📍1845 B Pulaski Hwy, Edgewood, MD

Okay, "date spot" might be a stretch — but hear me out. Sometimes the best night out is buttery hands, cold drinks, and zero pretense. Edge Crab House on Pulaski Hwy is exactly that: a lively, no-frills seafood boil spot where the portions are big, the Old Bay is generous, and nobody's judging you for how you eat crab.

Start with the hush puppies, go all in on a special seafood combos, or swing hibachi if someone at the table isn't feeling seafood. It gets buzzing on weekends, service moves fast, and the drinks are strong enough to keep the vibe going.

Not the spot for a quiet first date — but perfect for a third or fourth one, a friend group, or anyone who just wants a genuinely fun date night out.

Click here to check out their menu…

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