Harford County Council

District A Happenings
May 15, 2015

Volume 1, Issue 8

Spring Cleaning for Safety

Spring has sprung! Many people take a look around
their house and decide to start the age old tradition of
spring cleaning. State Fire Marshall Brian S. Geraci
reminds people spring cleaning can and should take
on another meaning. Its the ideal time to check our
homes, porches, garages, sheds and yards for dangerous materials and unsafe conditions and to spend
some quality time to protect our families and properties.
Take his suggestion to heart and make sure you add a
safety clean-up day to your spring cleaning plans.
While in the midst of your cleaning, check each room,
including your attic and basement if items or areas
which pose a safety concern. Once the inside is completed, turn your attention to your yard and other outside areas and storage areas such as your garage or
storage shed.

and sheds. Clear any clutter from on or under your

decks, porches and stairs so the family can safely
enjoy the area. Keep work areas clean and put
away dangerous tools, adhesives, matches and other
items to keep everyone safe.
During the spring and summer seasons many homes
store flammable liquids and use potentially harmful
chemicals. Gas and oil run mowers and other lawn
tools, propane tanks fire up the grills, pesticides are
used on the garden and pool chemicals keep the
pool clean and inviting. These items need to be
stored properly and out of reach of children and animals. Store them in the original containers and
keep them in a cool, dry place outside of the house.
All chemicals should be kept under lock and key to
keep children and pets safe.
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In each room take a look for several safety hazards.

You want to make sure you repair or replace items
which are potentially dangerous. If you find stacks of
papers and magazine, pick them up and place them in
the recycling container. If you see piles of trash, pick
them up and place them in the garbage can. By doing
this you remove potential trip and fall hazards, in addition to removing fuel sources in case a fire starts.
You also need to check for damaged and frayed cords
on electrical appliances and devices. Check your fuses and circuit breakers for any issues. Make sure there
is enough distance and clearance between heating appliances such as hot water heaters, stoves and barbecue grills and anything which can catch fire such as
papers or even cleaning solutions.
Outside of the house make sure to clear dead leaves
and brush from around the outside walls of your home

Council Office Contact

Information
Office Phone: 410-638-3521
Cell Phone: 443-752-2598
Email: DistrictA@HarfordCountyCouncil.com
Come talk to me the Second Sunday of each
month (except July and August) at the
Joppatowne Flea Market from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Legislative Aide
Donna Blasdell
Office Phone: 410-638-4109 x1813

Spring Cleaning for Safety

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Another part of your spring safety check is to make sure

all of your safety and fire protection equipment is working. Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. How old are they? Do they need to be replaced?
If so, start budgeting to replace them. Make sure your
doors and windows open easily and the area is clear
around them in case you need to make a fast escape in
an emergency. You also want to check your supply of
flashlights and batteries. Each room should have a
working flashlight which is easily accessible. The
home should have a working battery powered radio to
allow you to stay up to date in case of a power outage.
Another important safety tip is to make sure your house
number is visible from the street so emergency personal
can find your house quickly. The cute decorative numbers are not the ones you need. The house numbers
should be at least three inches in height and reflective.
The fire department prefers for them to be on the mailbox or at the end of the driveway.
One of the most important items to have is a family escape plan. Sit down with the family and design a one.
Have a designated meeting place where everyone
meets. Plan two ways to escape out of each room.
Walk through each room with everyone so they know
what to do. Once everyone knows the plan, practice it
least twice a year to make sure everyone know what to
do. One suggestion from the fire department is to practice the plan at different time and in different weather
conditions. Fires do not always happen in the middle of
a sunny spring day.
So make sure you include a safety in your spring cleaning plans.

Edge WoodStock
August 22, 2015

Have an event?
Let everyone know!
Upcoming District A Happenings
Publication Dates
Publication Date

June 1st
June 15th

Information Needed

May 26th
June 8th

In keeping with the spirit of summer, District A

Happenings will be published once a month in July and
August.

Summer Publication Dates

Publication Date

July 15th
August15th

Information Needed

July 8th
August 10th

Around the District Happenings

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center

Edgewood Library

Breakfast with Birds Pontoon

05/16/2015
7:00-8:30 am

In the Garden: Weather

05/18/2015
10:30-11:30 pm

Bird-tastic Scavenger Hunt Kayak

05/16/2015
10:00 am-12:30 pm

Foreign Film Festival

05/18/2015
6:00-8:00 pm

Childrens Gardening
05/16/2015
11:00 am-12:00 pm

Edgewood Senior Center Book Club Discussion

Group: Songs of Willow Frost
05/26/2015
10:30-11:30 am

Every Dogs Day

05/16/2015

3:30-5:00 pm

Birding by Boat
05/17/2015

8:00 am-9:30 am

Little Leapers 3.5 Digital Camp

05/27/2015
2:00-2:45 pm
Awesome Afternoon at the Movies
05/30/2015
2:00-4:00 pm

Go Wild with Cookies

05/23/2015
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Kiddie Campfire
05/23/2015

Joppa Library

3:00-4:00 pm

Knitting for Beginners and Advanced Beg.

Meets weekly on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

Chestertown History Walk and Sultana Boat Ride

05/24/2015
12:00-8:00 pm
The Art & Science of Rocks
05/24/2015
1:00-2:00 pm

Harford Ballet Presents Swan Lake

05/16/2015
2:00-3:00 pm

Critter Dinner Time

05/30/2015
10:30-11:00 am

Experiment & Explore: Wind & Air

05/18/2015
10:30-11:30 am

Explore the Shore

05/30/2015
1:00-2:30 pm

Booked for Lunch: Fallen Women

05/18/2015
12:00-1:00 pm

Sense of Night
05/30/2015

8:30-10:30 pm

Invasinators
05/31/2015

Genealogy Sharing Group

05/19/2015
6:00-8:00 pm

3:00-5:00 pm

The Medal of Honor

05/21/2015
6:30-8:00 pm

Full Moon Paddle Series

05/31/2015
7:00-9:30 pm

Joppa Evening Book Discussion: Orphan Train

05/28/2015
6:30-7:30 pm

Abingdon Library

Awesome Afternoon at the Movies

05/30/2015
2:00-4:00 pm

Boosting Morale: Art Out of Conflict Exhibit

05/01/2015 through 05/30/2105
Ask a Master Gardener
05/16/2015
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Little LEAPERS 3.5: Digital Camp
05/18/2015
10:15-11:15 am
Explorer Club: For the Birds
05/22/2015
2:00-3:30 pm

Opening Time:

Monday
2 pm
Tuesday-Friday 6 pm
Saturday
5 pm

Wristband sold at the Carnival are $20.00

Wristbands are only usable Monday, May 25th,
Tuesday, May 26th, Wednesday, May 27th and
Thursday, May 28th from opening until closing.

House of Worship Events

Paint Event with Presbury United Methodist Church
Join Presbury United Methodist Church for our first ever Paint Event!

When: Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 11:30AM

Where: Presbury United Methodist Church
806 Edgewood Road
Edgewood, MD 21040
Tickets are $40.00 each and must be purchased IN ADVANCE
ONLY 40 TICKETS AVAILABLE SO GET THEM NOW

ALL PROFITS BENEFIT PRESBURYS

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT MISSION TRIPS
Snacks and Drinks will be available for purchase
To purchase tickets please use this link:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/presbury-umc-private-paint-party-fundraiser-tickets-16618169392

Copley Parish

Good Sheppard
Presbyterian Church

Old Fashioned
Fish Fry

Pot Luck Dinner

and
Auction

June 6, 2016
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

May 17, 2015

Cost: $10.00 per person

Dinner Begins at 6:00 PM

Auction Begins at 7:00 PM

The Menu: Fried Whiting, Macaroni &

Cheese, Greens & Stewed Tomatoes.
700 Anchor Drive, Joppa, MD 21085

Proceeds from the Auction Sale will go toward a new

piano in honor of our 50th Anniversary

For more information contact the church

office on Wednesdays or Fridays between 9
am and noon. 410-679-8700

622 Joppa Farm Road, Joppa, MD 21085

410-679-3322
www.holy411.org

Vacation Bible Schools & Summer Camps

Below is a listing of summer camps and vacation bible schools being offered in our area. If your church or
organization would like to see yours listed here, please let us know by sending an email to us at
DistrictA@HarfordCountyCouncil.com

Saturday, June 20

th

12:00 pm to 4 pm

Its A Family Affair 10 Annual

Sponsored by Growing in Life & In The Word and Village at Lakeview
Location - 833 Fishermans Lane, Edgewood
Activities - Moon Bounce, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Crafts, Food Give-away, Free Barbeque for
everyone bring lawns chairs or blanket and spend the afternoon
Cost - Free
Contact Wanda Williams 443-310-0718 or GILNITW@yahoo.com

June 22-25

6:30 pm to 9 pm

Edgewood Baptist Church

Location 422 Edgewood Road, Edgewood
Cost Free
Contact: edgebapchurch@comcast.net

June 29-Aug 7

Every weekday from 7:30am to 5:30pm

Camp EPIC at The EPICENTER

Location: 1918 Pulaski Hwy, Edgewood
Activities: 6-week Summer Camp for ages 5-14; plus a Leader-in-Training program for 14-16 year-old
males and females.
Cost: $500 per camper
Contact: Camp Director Allison Jefferson at 443-981-3742 or Allison@EPICENTERatEdgewood.com

August 3-7

9 am to 1 pm

G-Force Vacation Bible School - Put Your Faith in Action

Sponsored by Lord of Life Church
Location - Willoughby Beach & Sequoia Dr. across from Edgewood High School
Activities - Music, Games, Bible Teaching, Science
Cost - $10 (lunch included)
Contact: Pastor Christine Parker, 443-827-0124 or pastorchristinep@gmail.com

August 10-14

5:45 pm to 8:30 pm

SonSparks Labs: Discovering Gods Plan 4U=Jesus (Grades 1 -5 )

Sponsored by Mountain Christian Church, Edgewood Campus
Location: The EPICENTER, 1918 Pulaski Hwy, Edgewood
Activities: Bible stories, Worship, Snacks, Crafts, Experiments, Games and so much more. Its going to
be a BLAST!
Cost: Free
Contact: Katie Gerber at 410-877-1824 or Katiegerber@mountaincc.org