Harford County Council District A Happenings May 15, 2016 Volume 2, Issue 9 Giving a Little: Sapore di Mare When we issued the call for businesses which help the community we received outcry to highlight Sapore di Mare, a local Italian Restaurant located on Joppa Farm Road. Sapore di Mare opened in 2002 at the site of the old Joppatowne High s store and has become a favorite place for residents. I had the pleasure of speaking with Peppe Costa, the owner, a few days ago and he was humbled that the community had nominated him and his restaurant to be featured in the newsletter. As a small business he feels what he contributes is not enough, but knows it is the best he can do. The restaurant contributes to Joppatowne Recreation Council teams and helps out the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. For example, recently the restaurant helped with a Girl Scout service project. A local troop collected personal care items for the women in need. The support of Sapore di Mare allowed for nearly 150 purses to be filled to help these women. The restaurant contributes to local churches. One example is by providing pizza for annual Kids Night Out for Central Christian Bel Air church. The restaurant hosts fundraisers for the local schools to show their support. In the summer, Peppe places buckets out so patrons can contribute school supplies which the restaurant then donates to Riverside Elementary and Joppatowne Elementary schools. He supports other local small businesses by letting them post on the restaurant s Council Member Mike Perrone Jr. business card board. Contact Information People also praised the personal support Peppe and the restaurant give to people when they provide meals for those who have lost loved ones. Another person mentioned the catering staff takes over all the hard work so everyone, including the hosts, can enjoy events and not have to worry about the numerous small details. Having a local business such as Sapore di Mare is a blessing to the community and if more gave so little, everyone would be rich. ~Donna Blasdell 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 during July and August) at the Joppatowne Flea Market from 2 pm to 4 pm. Legislative Aide: Office Phone: Donna Blasdell 410-638-4109 x1813
Around the District Happenings Anita C. Leight Estuary Center Fifth Annual Spring Bird Count 05/14/2016 8:00-11:00 am Bird-tastic Scavenger Hunt Canoe 05/14/2016 1:00-3:30 pm Campfire Bird Bingo 05/14/2016 7:00-8:300 pm Warbler Wonders 05/15/2016 12:00-1:30 pm Survival Skills Fire 05/15/2016 1:30 pm-3:00 pm 05/18/2016 10:00 am-12:00 pm Terrific World of Trees 05/21/2016 10:00 11:30 am Full Moon Paddle 05/21/2016 7:00 10:00 pm Sunday Safari Pontoon Boat Trip 05/22/2016 9:00-10:30 am Invasinators 05/22/2016 12:30-2:30 pm Spring Pond Exploration 05/22/2016 1:30-2:30 pm 05/18/2016 10:00 am-12:00 pm Toad Abode 05/28/2016 10:00 11:30 am Kiddy Campfire 05/28/2016 2:00-3:30 pm Marsh Bloom Kayak 05/29/2016 1:00-3:30 pm Hungry, Hungry Hummingbirds 05/29/2016 3:00-4:30 pm 06/01/2016 10:00 am-12:00 pm 19th Annual Wade-In Festival 06/04/2016 1:00-4:00 pm Fairy Houses 06/05/2016 1:00 2:30 pm 06/08/2016 10:00 am-12:00 pm Nature Weavings 06/11/2016 10:30 am-12:00 pm Family Fun Pontoon 06/11/2016 2:00-3:30 pm Invasinators 06/12/2016 9:00 10:00 am Marsh Bloom Time Monitoring 06/12/2016 12:00-3:00 pm 06/15/2016 10:00 am-12:00 pm Abingdon Library First and Third Wednesdays Teen Advisory Group Mondays Explorer Story Time Wednesdays Wiggles Story Time Lapsit Story Time 4:00-5:00 pm 10:14-10:45 am 10:15-10:45 am 11:00-11:15 am 1:30-11:45 am Fridays Family & Friends Story Time 10:30-11:00 am 11:30-12:00 pm Inventor s Portal: Turning Dream into $ 05/16/2016 6:30-7:45 pm TechTime: Introduction to the Innovation Lab 05/17/2016 6:00-7:30 pm Booked for Lunch: We Are Not Ourselves 05/18/2016 12:30-1:30 pm Books on Tap: Me Before You Meets at Pairings Bistro 05/18/2016 6:30-8:00 pm Little Leapers 3.5 Digital Camp: Tablet Skills and Aps 05/19/2016 6:30-7:15 pm Family Accessibility Night 05/20/2016 5:15-6:30 pm Abingdon Friends Spring Community Yard Sale 05/21/2016 8:00 am-12:00 pm 2
Around the District Happenings Lego Club 05/21/2016 2:00-3:00 pm Abingdon Friends of HCPL Meeting 05/23/2016 6:00-7:00 pm Knitty by Nature 05/25/2016 3:00-4:30 pm Edgewood Library Mondays Lapsit Story Time 10:30-11:00 am Wednesdays Family & Friends Story Time 10:30-11:00 am Fridays Wiggles Story Time 10:30 11:00 am Edgewood Friends of HCPL Meeting 05/17/2016 4:15-5:15 pm LEAP Open House 05/18/2016 6:30-7:30 pm Yu-Gi-Oh Dueling Club 05/21/2016 12:30-3:300 pm Preakness Party 05/21/2016 2:00-2:00 pm Foreign Film Festival 05/23/2016 5:30-8:00 pm Edgewood Senior Center Book Discussion: Miss Hazel and Rosa Parks 05/24/2016 10:30-11:30 am Wednesdays Teen Time at the Library Joppa Library Homeschool Fridays 10:00-10:45 am & 11:00-11:45 am 4:00-5:30 pm Boating Skills & Seamanship Classes Must attend all 8 weeks May 2, May 9, & May 16 7:00-9:00 pm Genealogy Sharing 05/17/2016 6:00-8:00 pm Joppa Evening Book Discussion: Sycamore Row 05/19/2016 6:30-7:30 pm Teen After Hours 05/20/2016 5:00-8:00 pm Ballet Chesapeake Presents: Sleeping Beauty 05/21/2016 3:00-4:00 pm Booked for Lunch: Boston Girls 05/23/2016 12:00-1:00 pm Knot just for Knitting 05/23/2016 1:30-3:00 pm Half-Day Fun 05/27/2016 3:00-4:00 pm Preschool STEM 05/31/2016 10:30-11:15 am 3
Community Advisory Boards Meeting Schedule Abingdon/Bel Air South/Emmorton Community Advisory Board Next Meeting Date: June 2, 2016 Meets the first Thursday of the month at the Abingdon Library, 2510 South Tollgate Road, Abingdon at 6:30 pm. Edgewood Community Advisory Board Next Meeting Date: June 9, 2016 Meets the second Thursday of the month at the Southern Precinct of the Harford County Sheriff s Department at 7:00 pm. Joppa/Joppatowne Community Advisory Board Next Meeting Date: June 6 2016 Meets the first Monday of the month at the Southern Precinct of the Harford County Sheriff s Department at 7:00 pm. Save the Date! Joppatowne Color Run June 11, 2016 at 9:00 AM May 31 st June 1 st Race Day Students $15 $15 $15 Teachers/1st Responders $25 $25 $25 General Public $30 $40 $50 In person registration at Mariner Point Park from 1-3 PM on the following days: May 1 st, May 15 th, May 29 th and June 4 th Online registration for an additional fee at Joppatowne Color Run For more information email: RIVERSIDEESPTA@GMAIL.COM 4
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