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SARC Bull Roast March 13 at Jarrettsville Gardens
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with SARC! The Spousal Abuse and Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center, Inc. is sponsoring its annual Bull Roast March 13, 7 p.m.-midnight, at the Jarretsville Gardens. Tickets are $40 and include food, beer, a silent auction, raffles, the Big 6 wheel, a DJ and dancing. Bring an old cell phone to donate and receive a free raffle ticket. Call Cristie at 410-836-8431 for tickets.

Ecologist to speak at Historical Society meeting March 14
Ecologist Charles A. Davis will discuss the Maryland Naturalist Center Project at the March 14 meeting of the Harford County Historical Society. Desserts and beverages will be served. A $10 donation is requested and reservations should be made by March 8. To make a reservation, contact Mrs. W. B. Hathaway, P.O. Box 185, Churchville, MD 21028. Make checks payable to The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. For more information, contact 410-399-9727.

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March 12th
Preschool St. Patrick’s Day Party
10 - 11 am
Location: Eden Mill Nature Center
Crafts, games and snacks will appeal to the little leprechaun in you! An adult must stay for the program. Pre-Registration IS required
Price: Members: $6/Siblings $4 Non-members: $8
Phone: 410-836-3050
Email: edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com
Website: http://www.edenmill.org

March 12th
The Finton Formula Fun Visiting Scientist Series
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Join us for exciting hands-on chemistry and environmental science fun, guided by guest scientists from the local community. Topics vary by month. Hurry! Space is limited. Topic:Earthworm Lab. This program is for ages 10-12 or 5th to 7th grade.
Price: $3.00
Phone: 410-612-1688
Email: aclec@harfordcountymd.gov
Website: http://www.otterpointcreek.org

March 13th
BJORN AGAIN - The ABBA Experience - NOTE: Rescheduled for May 16th at 3:30 pm
7:30 PM
Location: Harford Community College
Back by popular demand, this critically acclaimed concert recreates the ABBA phenomenon visually, as well as, through the remarkably accurate reflection of the ABBA sound, dance steps and humor.
Price: $17 - $35
Phone: 443-412-2211
Email: culturalevents@harford.edu
Website: http://www.harford.edu/cultural

March 13th
Eagles of the Chesapeake Bay
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
From the perspective of an eagle researcher, learn all about these birds we call our national symbol. This program is for ages 13 - Adult.
Price: Free
Phone: 410-612-1688
Email: aclec@harfordcountymd.gov
Website: http://www.otterpointcreek.org

March 13th
Turtle Telemetry Workshop
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Location: Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Take part in real science as we search for and monitor local box turtles. Learn to use radio telemetry gear and consider being a regular turtle monitoring volunteer. Come out of your shell and have some fun! This program is for ages 11 - Adult, 11-13 w/adult.
Price: Free
Phone: 410-612-1688
Email: aclec@harfordcountymd.gov
Website: http://www.otterpointcreek.org

March 13th
White-Tailed Deer Survey
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Location: Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Harford County seems to be experiencing explosive population growth - and not just with humans. So, we need your help to determine if the deer population of Leight Park is a healthy size. Join us and get the scoop on poop as we conduct pellet (deer scat) counts out on the trails to determine how many deer call us home. This program is for ages 16 to Adult.
Price: Free
Phone: 410-612-1688
Email: aclec@harfordcountymd.gov
Website: http://www.otterpointcreek.org

March 13th
Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
12:30-4:00 p.m.
Location: Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Learn how to use “Map Window”, a free GIS program, to view and analyze Otter Point Creek data. Essential GIS introductory material will be covered, but the focus will be on using GIS data available from a number of web sources. Take a short hike to “ground truth” to see some of our results. This program is for teens and adults involved in volunteer research and monitoring. This program is for ages 17 - Adult.
Price: $20.00
Phone: 410-612-1688
Email: aclec@harfordcountymd.gov
Website: http://www.otterpointcreek.org

March 13th to February 13th
St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Cruise on the Lantern Queen
2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Lantern Queen Riverboat, Havre de Grace
Come enjoy our special Irish specialties menu while you enjoy the sights of historic Havre De Grace, the Susquehanna River and the waters of the majestic Chesapeake Bay.
Price: $50 pp
Phone: 410-939-1468
Email: info@lanternqueen.com
Website: http://www.lanternqueen.com

March 14th
Meet a Critter
12:30 p.m.
Location: Anita Leight Estuary Center
Check out one of our live critters up close while discovering what makes that animal special.
Price: Free
Phone: 410-612-1688
Email: aclec@harfordcountymd.gov
Website: http://www.otterpointcreek.org

March 14th
Lucky Garden
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Anita Leight Estuary Center
When cold days get you down, look to the luck of the green in your windowsill to perk you up. This program is for all ages, under 8 w/adult.
Price: $3.50
Phone: 410-612-1688
Email: aclec@harfordcountymd.gov
Website: http://www.otterpointcreek.org

March 14th
Trail Trek
9:00 am-12:00 noon
Location: Gunpowder Stare Park
Enjoy a splendid day hiking along the banks of the Gunpowder. Bring snack and water. Registrants will be meeting at the Gunpowder Stare Park lot on Rt. 1. This program is for ages 10 - Adult.
Price: Free
Phone: 410-612-1688
Email: aclec@harfordcountymd.gov
Website: http://www.otterpointcreek.org