After Fire, Call to Action for Volunteers: Local Voices

Here are the best of this week's Local Voices posts from our Aberdeen, Bel Air, Fallston, Perryville and Havre de Grace Patch sites. Want to share your thoughts on local politics, sports or entertainment? Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Start a Blog" under "Post Something" on your Patch homepage.

Bel Air blogger Jill Bracewell wrote about a recent fire in her neighborhood and the importance of volunteering to help others in her post, Fire, Fire Everywhere.

Learn how to choose prosperity in your life by reading the latest post in Jory Fisher's Blog: True Prosperity: It's Our Choice!

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Save the date of Aug. 10 at at Persona Salon to help animals while getting back-to-school haircuts out of the way! All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Harford County. Find out how to make an appointment in the blog post, Back-to-School Haircuts for Homeless Animals!

Also, on their blog on Patch, Humane Harford lists pets of the week—including Sasha: Cat of the Week and Penny: Dog of the Week.

In their recent post, A Message from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit, read how Harford County is being proactive in making our roadways safer.

What is worse: a cold in the winter or summer? Leave a comment to let us know and read the blog Summertime Sniffles to find out how to prevent and treat a cold when it's warm outside.

Looking for an outlet for your creativity? Blog on Patch! Check out the new blog Hiding Out Loud that features "pictures, poetry, powerful words and more" by Daisy. After reading The Wish's Secret poem, I wonder how many people make a wish at 11:11? Leave a comment to let us know.