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August 1 to August 30, 2008:
August is pottery month. River City Garden Centre at 500 North Union Avenue has a colorful array of different types of pots and some is on sale.
August 15 to September 15, 2008:
Back to School Sale, The Art Rooms, 119 North Washington Street. Get a good deal on sketch books, Prismacolor products, Microns, drafting/crafting tables, easels, oils, stretched canvases, and other items.
August 26, 2008:
Promotion Committee Meeting, 200 South Stokes Street. 7:00 pm.
August 26, 2008:
Arts & Entertainment Committee Meeting, 948 Nena Avenue, 7:00 pm.
August 31, 2008:
Ragin' on the River Cruise aboard The Lantern Queen. 10 am to 5:30 pm. Food and beverages served. $90 per person. Reservations at http://www.lanternqueen.com/cart/product.php?productid=90&cat=3&page=1). |
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September 5, 2008:
First Fridays Celebration, “In Service in Havre de Grace.” A celebration of our local service professionals, 5 to 9 pm. Downtown Havre de Grace.
September 5, 2008:
First Friday Evening Public Dinner Cruise aboard the Lantern Queen. Enjoy a First Friday stroll around town, and then a two-hour dinner cruise, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Reservations at http://www.lanternqueen.com/cart/
September 9, 2008:
Main Street Board of Directors Meeting, Police Station, 6:30 p.m.
September 11, 2008:
Design Committee Meeting, 100 St. John Street, 6:30 p.m.
September 12, 2008:
Deadline for all submissions to Fall/Winter Issue of havredegrace magazine. Contact Ellie Mencer at 410-939-8424 or EllieEditor@aol.com
September 23, 2008:
Havre de Grace Main Street's Quarterly Meeting. Watch this space for time and place. |
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October 3, 2008:
First Fridays Celebration, “Harvest in Havre de Grace.” A downtown celebration of the bounties of fall, 5 to 9 pm. Downtown Havre de Grace.
October 5, 2008:
The Art Rooms First Annual Artist Trading Cards (ATC) Swap. In celebration of International Art Month the Swap will take place at the Laurrapin Grille, 209 North Washington Street, from 2 to 4 pm. In addition, The Art Rooms, at 119 North Washington Street, will hold a mini art exhibition showcasing customers' ATCs. The Art Rooms has original Strathmore blank ATCs in packs of 10 and 20 sheets.
October 10 and 11, 2008:
Havre de Grace Haunted History and Ghost Tours, beginning 7 pm. $, reservations required. 410-939-1811.
October 11, 2008:
The Graw Days Festival. First annual free street festival downtown celebrating a significant era in Havre de Grace history—horse racing at "The Graw." The timeframe of the Festival will be the Roaring Twenties, with jazz and ragtime music in the streets (including the Peabody Ragtime Ensemble), period attire, a wide variety of local food, a beer garden, historic displays and presentations, elegant horse-drawn carriage rides, street performers, a silent auction, arts and crafts vendors, sidewalk sales, and games and contests (including pumpkin carving) for kids of all ages. These family-friendly daytime events will take place downtown from 10 am until 5 pm in streets closed to traffic.
Graw Gala. In the evening, adults will enjoy an elegant Graw Gala--a 1920s-themed dance with music by the Swingin' Swamies, sumptious finger foods and bar, mouth-watering desserts, and a casino. Period attire or black tie. $50 per person for Gala. Reservations required for Gala, 410-939-1811.
October 11, 2008:
Graw Days & Autumn Festival Sightseeing Cruises aboard the Lantern Queen. Stops in Perryville and Havre de Grace. Times to be announced. No reservations needed. Tickets $10 for adults and $5 for children.
October 14, 2008:
Main Street Board of Directors Meeting, Police Station, 6:30 p.m.
October 16, 2008:
Design Committee Meeting, 100 St. John Street, 6:30 p.m.
October 17 and 18, 2008:
Havre de Grace Haunted History and Ghost Tours, beginning 7 p.m. $, reservations required. 410-939-1811.
October 24 and 25, 2008:
Havre de Grace Haunted History and Ghost Tours, beginning 7 p.m. $, reservations required. 410-939-1811.
October 31, 2008:
Havre de Grace Haunted History and Ghost Tours, 7 p.m. $, reservations required. 410-939-1811. |
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November 1, 2008:
Havre de Grace Haunted History and Ghost Tours, 7 p.m. $, reservations required. 410-939-1811.
November 7, 2008:
First Fridays Celebration, “Locals, Legends, and Lore.” Scavenger hunts, ghost tours, and things that go bump downtown, 5 to 9 pm. Downtown Havre de Grace.
November 11, 2008:
Main Street Board of Directors Meeting, Police Station, 6:30 p.m. |
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December 5, 2008:
First Fridays Celebration, “A Downtown Christmas.” Annual tree lighting and arrival of Santa in downtown Havre de Grace.
December 7, 2008:
Havre de Grace Main Street Holiday Party. Put this date on your calendar now so you don't miss this fun event. Place and time to be announced later.
December 9, 2008:
Main Street Board of Directors Meeting, Police Station, 6:30 p.m. |