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Hello Friends—

Welcome to the 149 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community!

A few quick notes… We just crossed 7,000 readers (thank you!) and we launched our Valentine’s Day dining guide for Bel Air. Check it out here and make plans!

Now to this weekend… Jarrettsville Creamery & Prigel Family Creamery are celebrating Ice Cream for Breakfast Day… The Screaming Bean is hosting Puppy Palooza… and Conrad’s in Abingdon & Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen are hosting Super Bowl Watch Parties.

Scroll down, make plans, and enjoy your weekend!

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Chesapeake Carpet & Flooring isn’t a big-box chain — they’re your neighbors, serving Bel Air and Harford County with flooring options built to last. 

Whether you want to modernize a single room or refresh your entire home, they bring samples to your door, provide honest guidance, and install everything with the kind of care only a local family business delivers. 

From hardwood to carpet to vinyl, they make your project feel simple, personal, and done right the first time.

You can meet them in person too — visit their local showroom on Route 1 at 3321 Conowingo Rd, Street, MD.

Call 443-560-0915 or click here to schedule your free estimate with Chesapeake Carpet & Flooring 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.

Really Beautiful Faces Bel Air Galentine’s Event (Free)
📅 Friday, January 30th | 4PM–8PM
📍 Really Beautiful Faces Bel Air, 15 E Churchville Rd #115, Bel Air
Treat yourself with Galentine’s specials on tox, filler, IV therapy, and express facials, plus local artisan vendors for shopping and sipping between appointments.

Bingo Night at Bel Air High School ($)
📅 Friday, February 6th | 6PM–9PM (Doors open 5:30PM)
📍 Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe St, Bel Air
Try your luck with 20 rounds of bingo, specialty games, and a 50/50 raffle, with chances to win themed baskets and grand prizes plus concessions available throughout the night.

🎵 Oracle at Barrel House Live ($)
📅 Friday, February 6th | 8PM
📍 Barrel House Live, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Prigel Family Creamery (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 7th | 9AM–8PM
📍 Prigel Family Creamery, 4852 Long Green Rd, Glen Arm
Celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with all-day treats like waffle sundaes and cereal shakes, plus free pasture walks with the cows from 9AM–12PM and cozy bonfires throughout the day.

Ice Cream for Breakfast at Jarrettsville Creamery & Deli (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 7th | 9AM–12PM
📍 Jarrettsville Creamery & Deli, 1747 Jarrettsville Rd, Jarrettsville
Celebrate Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with fun morning treats like Belgian waffle sundaes and cinnamon roll à la mode, served fresh for a sweet start to your Saturday.

Bray & Em Boutique Love Local Event (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 7th | 10AM–4PM
📍 Bray & Em Boutique, 696 Bel Air Rd Suite J14, Bel Air
Shop local and celebrate Valentine’s season with exclusive deals from Love Beauty Bar, permanent jewelry, and special offers from local vendors during this all-day Love Local event.

Puppy Palooza at The Screaming Bean (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 7th | 10AM-1PM
📍 The Screaming Bean, 3700 Churchville Rd Unit B, Aberdeen
Grab a coffee and spend your morning meeting adorable adoptable puppies and kittens, with opportunities to pet, play, and maybe even find your new best friend.

Daddy–Daughter Valentine’s Date at Conrad’s Seafood Abingdon ($)
📅 Saturday, February 7th | 11AM–2PM
📍 Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant, 3414 Merchant Blvd, Abingdon
Enjoy a special Valentine’s celebration for dads and daughters featuring a kids meal, chocolate fountain buffet, and a keepsake photo, with reservations required due to limited seating.

🎵 3rd Annual Jubilee 1950’s Dance with Live Elvis Performance ($)
📅 Saturday, February 7th | 6PM–10PM
📍 Jarrettsville VFW Post 8672, 1714 Morse Rd, Forest Hill
Step back into the 1950s for a lively dance night featuring DJ Jenny Z spinning classic hits and a special live Elvis performance, with drinks and light fare included and a cash bar available.

Community Sports Card & Pokémon Trade Night (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 7th | 6PM–9PM
📍 Bel Air Sports Cards, 1401 Conowingo Rd Unit C, Bel Air
Bring your sports cards and Pokémon to trade during this community trade night, featuring free pizza, door prizes, and a laid-back space to buy, sell, and swap with fellow collectors.

Moonshine Mardi Gras Hafla Bellydance Show ($)
📅 Saturday, February 7th | 8PM
📍 The State Theatre, 325 St. John St., Havre de Grace
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a high-energy, jazz-infused bellydance hafla featuring talented performers from across the Mid-Atlantic, plus a bar and concessions available on site.

🎵 Big Machine Rocks Looney's Pub Bel Air ($)
📅 Saturday, February 7th | 9PM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S Main St, Bel Air

🎵 Trail Ride Dance Party at TB3 Bar & Grill (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 7th | 9PM–Close
📍 TB3 Bar & Grill, 705 S Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen
Hit the dance floor for a high-energy Trail Ride party with DJ Stretch, $5 drink specials, and a rodeo costume contest — boots, fans, and dance moves encouraged (21+).

Galentine’s Brunch at Tutto Fresco ($)
📅 Sunday, February 8th | 10AM–3PM
📍 Tutto Fresco, 5 Bynum Rd, Forest Hill
Gather your besties for a festive Galentine’s brunch featuring a chef-created menu, cocktails and mocktails, and fun mimosa flights — reservations are strongly encouraged.

Valentine’s Day Candle Making Workshop ($)
📅 Sunday, February 8th | 1PM–3PM
📍 Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 W Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill
Enjoy a relaxed sip-and-pour candle workshop guided by Nature’s Glow Candle Company, where you’ll create a custom-scented wooden heart candle and enjoy a glass of Harford Vineyard wine or spirit while it sets.

Super Bowl Block Party at Conrad’s Seafood Abingdon ($)
📅 Sunday, February 8th | 6PM
📍 Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant, 3414 Merchant Blvd, Abingdon
Catch the big game with a $100 all-you-can-eat-and-drink Super Bowl party featuring block squares, halftime games, and the chance to win up to $1,400 in cash prizes — first come, first served for block selection. Limited tickets remain as of writing this

Super Bowl Watch Party at Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen (Free)
📅 Sunday, February 8th | 6PM
📍 Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen, 2315 Belair Rd, Fallston
Watch the Super Bowl with sound on, specialty cocktails, game-day food and drink specials, heated tiki hut seating, and giveaways throughout the night in a high-energy, fan-filled atmosphere.

Save the Dates:
Galentine’s Charcuterie Workshop, Feb 12th, The Grazing Room
Valentine’s Day Build Your Own Bouquet Bar, Feb 13th & 14th, CoffeeBar Bel Air
Parent’s Night Out Valentines Day Drop-Off Event, Feb 14th, We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym
10th Annual Bel Air Downtown Alliance Chocolate, Brew & Wine Tour, March 7th, Downtown Bel Air
February Barn Dance, Feb 28th, Deer Creek Overlook

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.

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 — 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

Each week, we feature a few local Bel Air & Harford County experts sharing quick, practical advice to make your life a little easier — straight from the people who know this community best.

Digital Marketing

Madison Hardman | Hardiman Marketing | Bel Air & Harford County

Hi, I’m Madison Hardiman, owner of Hardiman Marketing here in Harford County. My team helps local businesses turn their ideas into impact through strategy, storytelling, and creativity. We specialize in social media management and professional photo + video, taking marketing off your plate so you can focus on running your business.

Local Tip: Spring and summer sneak up fast — and once things get busy, marketing is usually the first thing pushed aside. If you run a local business, now’s the perfect time to map out your promotions, content, and offers before the rush hits.

And if marketing always ends up on your to-do list instead of getting done, it might be time to hand off the reins and take something off your plate. Partnering with a local team like Hardiman Marketing can help you stay visible and consistent while you focus on running the business.

Special Offer: As a thank-you to Bel Air Brief readers, Hardiman Marketing is offering a no-pressure way to experience how we work… Bel Air Brief readers who reach out and mention the newsletter will receive two free static social media posts — created for your business, at no cost and no obligation. It’s a simple way to see our style, strategy, and quality before deciding on anything further.

Click here to schedule a free 15 minute discovery call & mention the Bel Air Brief on your call to claim the offer.

Harford County to Honor Women Leaders at ATHENA Awards Breakfast
The Harford Community College Foundation and PK Law will recognize outstanding women in leadership at the ATHENA Leadership Awards Breakfast on March 5 at Harford Community College. The annual event celebrates professional excellence, community impact, and the advancement of women, with proceeds supporting student leadership programs and scholarships. Read more…

Visit Harford Launches Virtual Civil Rights Journey App
Visit Harford has launched the “Visit Harford Virtual Journey” app, an immersive augmented and virtual reality experience that brings the Civil Rights Era to life along the Gateway to Freedom Ride Pathway. The free app allows users to explore historic sites, view rare mid-1900s images, and learn about Harford County’s role in the Civil Rights Movement from anywhere. Read more…

Bel Air Fourth Graders Invited to Enter “If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest
Fourth grade students in Bel Air elementary schools are invited to share their ideas for improving the town by entering the 26th annual “If I Were Mayor, I Would…” essay contest sponsored by the Maryland Mayors’ Association. Essays are due by March 5, with winners recognized at a ceremony in April alongside their families and teachers. 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: Tonka

“My son’s dog Tonka was rescued 2 yrs ago and has since sailed all over the Chesapeake Bay and to Bermuda and back! He is a great first mate!”

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.

Are you a realtor (or know one) who is looking to expand your local visibility & feature your active listings in this section to 7,000+ locals? Click here to submit your interest.

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Editor’s Note: If you’ve been on Facebook as much as I have this week (doubtful), you may have seen the rumors that Steelefish Grille is closing — those rumors are false, according to owner David Steele. So let’s show some love, because this Bel Air staple is very much open and leaning hard into Valentine’s Day in the best way possible.

Steelefish Grille is rolling out a lineup of Valentine’s specials that feels indulgent without being over-the-top. We’re talking lobster bisque with white truffle croutons, clams casino loaded with applewood smoked bacon, and a standout chicken and crab imperial served over creamy Delmarva risotto. Seafood lovers can go all-in on the saffron seafood stew, finished with jumbo lump crab and garlic crostini — rich, comforting, and perfect for a cold February night.

Finish things on a sweet note with their chocolate-dipped long stem strawberries and you’ve got the kind of dinner that actually feels like a Valentine’s date, not just a meal out. Cozy, classic, and done right — Steelefish is a great reminder of why it’s been part of the Bel Air dining scene for years.

Click here to explore the menu & make a reservation!

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