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The Garage Door Company Bel Air Has Trusted Since 1965
Hello Friends—
Welcome to the 191 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community.
Believe it or not… next month marks 1 year of the Bel Air Brief! And we’re about to hit 10,000 local readers — crazy.
I’ve always said this newsletter is just as much yours as it is mine… so instead of me deciding, I want YOUR ideas on how to celebrate.
Reply to this email or click here and let me know: how should the Bel Air Brief mark the milestone? A happy hour? A giveaway? Something I haven't thought of yet?
The best ideas go to a subscriber vote — so don't hold back. Anyways.
🏠 For Sale: A beautifully updated 5-bed, 3.5-bath home on over an acre in Jarrettsville's Advocate Hill Farms community — five fireplaces, wraparound porch, geothermal heating, and a 3-car garage. Listed at $999,950.
🍹 Menu Item: The Coconut Mojito from the new spring cocktail menu at Looney’s Pub. Bacardi Superior rum, mint leaves, lime juice, coconut purée, and club soda. Spring in a glass
🎟️ Hot Ticket: The 4th Annual Bel Air Town Derby (free) is taking over Main Street on May 17th — soap box racing from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, plus a Super Racers exhibition to close it out.
Now to this weekend…
The 2026 Bel Air Kite Festival…
Opening Weekend at Greenspring Nursery…
and the “Wonder Bel Air” Grand Opening is today @ 4:30…
Scroll down, make plans, and enjoy your weekend!
TOGETHER WITH CARL’S DOOR SERVICE
The Garage Door Company Bel Air Has Trusted Since 1965
When your parents needed a garage door in Harford County, there's a good chance they called Carl's. Three generations later, the same family is still showing up — on time, with honest pricing, and work they stand behind.
Carl's Door Service handles everything from new installations to broken springs and opener repairs. Licensed, insured, and local to the bone.
Bel Air Brief readers who mention this ad will receive a special offer when you call (410-557-8700) or fill out their form online.
P.S. If you want me to personally connect you with the Carl’s Door Service team, email me here.
Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas
Friday, April 10th
Fiesta Fridays Cruise-In at Tutti Paella! (Free)
📅 Friday, April 10 | 6-9PM
📍 Tutti Paella, 2021 Pulaski Hwy, Havre de Grace
Kick off the weekend with great food, great people, and great cars at this bi-weekly cruise-in season opener — the perfect Friday night combo.
🎵 Foul Play Live (Free)
📅 Friday, April 10 | 7–11 PM
📍 Main Street Tower, 29 S. Main Street, Bel Air
🎵 The First Ladies of Song starring Helen Welch ($)
📅 Friday, April 10 | 7:30 PM
📍 Chesapeake Theater, Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air
International vocalist Helen Welch channels Streisand, Whitney, Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, and more in this spectacular live tribute to the women who shaped music history.
Saturday, April 11th
14th Annual Romancing The Chrome Car Show (Free)
📅 Saturday, April 11 | 7:30 AM
📍 Jarrettsville Lions Club, 3719 Norrisville Rd, Jarrettsville
The 14th Annual Romancing The Chrome Car Show returns to Jarrettsville, benefiting the Jarrettsville Lions Club — day-of registration only, so roll in early and show off your ride.
Opening Weekend at Greenspring Nursery & Stone Supply (Free)
📅 Saturday April 11 - Sunday April 12 | Sat 8AM-4PM; Sun 10AM-3PM
📍 Greenspring Nursery, 1608b Jarrettsville Rd, Jarrettsville
Spring has arrived — kick off the season at Greenspring's Opening Weekend on April 11 & 12, featuring trees, shrubs, annuals, mulch, stone, and more. Enjoy $20 off any purchase over $75 all weekend long.
Bel Air Kite Festival 2026 (Free)
📅 Saturday, April 11 | 10AM–4PM
📍 Rockfield Park, 501 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this beloved community tradition brings kite flying for all ages, live music, and food to Rockfield Park — free kites handed out while supplies last.
My Lady's Manor Steeplechase Races ($)
📅 Saturday, April 11 | Gates 10AM | First Race 1:30 PM
📍 Jarrettsville Pike (MD 146) at Pocock Rd, Monkton
The 115th running of one of Maryland's oldest timber races features four steeplechase heats, live bluegrass from the Mayo Family Band, food trucks, and a $50,000 purse race.
Line Dance Workshop ($)
📅 Saturday, April 11 | 12–4PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Bel Air Rd, Fallston
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to brush up on their steps, this laid-back line dancing workshop will have you moving all afternoon—tickets required.
Courtney's Kids Basket Bingo ($)
📅 Saturday, April 11 | 2-5PM
📍 Bel Air Armory, 37 N Main St, Bel Air
Support a great local cause at Courtney's Kids Foundation's first-ever Basket Bingo.
🎵 Sean B & DC @ Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen (Free)
📅 Saturday, April 11 | 2-6PM
📍 Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen, 2315 Belair Road, Unit B2, Fallston
Sunday, April 12th
Run With April (Free)
📅 Sunday, April 12 | 8AM
📍 Red Pump Elementary School, 600 Red Pump Rd, Bel Air
Lace up for this stroller-friendly 10K+ road course winding through Bel Air neighborhoods, hosted by the Harford County Running Club — non-members get three free runs.
Post 17 First Sunday Farmer's Market (Free)
📅 Sunday, April 12 | 8:30AM- 12PM
📍 American Legion Post 17, 415 Edgewood Rd, Edgewood
Shop local vendors and artisans at this community farmers market supporting veterans — a great Sunday morning stop.
Bel Air Community Yard Sale & Flea Market (Free)
📅 Sunday, April 12 | 9AM–2PM
📍 2 S. Bond St, Bel Air
Shop dozens of flea market vendors, sidewalk sales from local businesses, and neighborhood yard sales across Bel Air, with food trucks and Independent Brewing Company on-site to keep you fueled while you browse.
TACK SALE – Harford County Equestrian Center ($)
📅 Sunday, April 12 | 10AM–2PM
📍 Harford County Equestrian Center, 608 N Tollgate Rd, Bel Air
Equestrian gear hunters, this one's for you — indoor tack sale with tables at $20 each, hosted by Star Horsemanship. Reserve your table at the link.
3rd Annual Celebration of the Arts – Brushstrokes (Free)
📅 Sunday, April 12 | 1–4PM
📍 Bel Air Armory, 37 N Main St, Bel Air
River Stone Theatre Company brings community outreach and the arts together at the Bel Air Armory for this free afternoon celebration.
Save the Dates:
K-POP Demon Hunters-Parents Night Out, April 18th, Empire Dojo
Get the Led Out, April 18th, APGFCU Arena
Fallston Lions Club Scholarship Bingo, April 19th, Fallston Volunteer Fire Co.
Bikes & Beers Festival 2026, April 25th, Hopkins Farm Brewery
ArtFest, April 25th, Prigel Family Creamery
Spring Craft Fair, April 26th, Slate Farm Brewery
For more live music on the schedule this weekend, check out the “Harco Live Music Round Up” facebook group…
Headlines in the Community…
From Johns Hopkins Lab to Harford's Best Roofer — Tar Heel Construction Group CEO Joe Ayler's Story Is One of the Most Compelling in the Local Business Community. Read more…
Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group Plants a Flag on Bel Air Main Street — The Maryland Firm Opened Harford County Satellite Office and a Happy Hour Is Already in the Works. Read more…
Wonder Bel Air Open Its Doors today (Thursday) @ 4PM — Ribbon-Cutting, Live Music & Exclusive Gifts for the First 100 Guests. Read more…
Looney's Pub Bel Air Drops Its Spring Menu — Shrimp Po' Boys, Loco Tacos, Blackened Tuna & a Pistachio Ricotta Cake That'll Make You Forget Winter Ever Happened. Read more…
Harford County Chamber Opens Nominations for the 2026 Harford Award — Know a Local Business or Nonprofit Doing Big Things? Now's Your Chance to Give Them Their Credit. Read more…
Pappas Bel Air Brings Back Its Popular Murder Mystery Dinner on April 14th — "Write Off The Bay" Includes Dinner, Show & All the Suspense You Can Handle. Read more…
Bacco Italian + Wine Bar Hosts "Bubbles & Bouquets" on May 7th — A 4-Course Mother's Day Dinner with Prosecco & a Build-Your-Own Flower Bouquet for $89.99. Read more…
TOGETHER WITH TOTAL PLAY SPORTS
A Summer Camp Built for Harford County Kids
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.
Pet Of The Week: Presented by Our Friends at Shannon’s Pretty Paws Pet Grooming
We are more than just groomers, we’re a family!
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).
This week’s reader submission is: Bruno
“This is Bruno and he absolutely knows he’s the goodest boy in every room he walks into. He loves hanging out in the backyard like this, making friends with everyone he meets and flashing that big goofy smile.”
Bruno, a very good boy!
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.
Real Estate Corner
Bel Air Community Partners
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.
Platinum Concrete Coatings — A Forest Hill–based concrete coating company serving Maryland and Pennsylvania since 2001, specializing in garage floors, patios, basements, and commercial spaces with durable, one-day installations backed by a lifetime warranty.
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 at Inner County Outreach— 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
Date Spot Of The Week
Island Spice Grille & Lounge (Edgewood)
📍2120A Emmorton Park Road, Edgewood
We’re keeping things flavorful and close to home this week…
If your date night calls for bold flavors, laid-back island vibes, and food that feels like a getaway, Island Spice Grille in Edgewood hits the mark. Known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and authentic Jamaican cuisine, this spot brings the Caribbean straight to Harford County.
Start with their signature jerk wings before diving into entrées like jerk chicken, oxtail, or curry goat—each dish seasoned to perfection and cooked with love. Pair it with a Ting soda or tropical punch for that true island experience.
The portions are generous, the spices just right, and the energy is always relaxed—making it a fun and flavorful twist on the usual dinner date.
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Matt | Bel Air Brief
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