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Happening NOW in Downtown Bel Air Dec. 9-Dec. 18

Stay Up-To-Date On The Latest And Greatest In Downtown Bel Air...Keep The Cheer Here!

Thank You to EVERYONE that joined us last week at the 22nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting! It was a beautiful day in Downtown Bel Air and days like that are the single greatest part of my job as the Executive Director! BIG THANKS to Our Sponsors: Point Breeze Credit Union, Jones Junction, Harford Mutual Insurance Co., Corbin Fuel, Buontempo Bros., Main Street Tower, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Town Barbers, Saxon's Diamonds, Wegmans Food Markets, and Coffee Coffee!

'Tis the season to think locally! That's right friends...the motto this holiday season is Keep The Cheer Here. No matter how you you slice it, money will be spent this holiday season. There are presents to buy and merriment to be had! However, this year we want you to remember your locals first. Support your local business community this holiday season. For every $1.00 you spend at a local, independent business, 70% of that money stays in the local community. Compare that to less than 40% when spent at a national chain or 0% when spent online. Remember, locals love you more.

On behalf of our shop and restaurant owners, please allow me to say "THANK YOU" for supporting us last weekend on Small Business Saturday. It was incredibly fantastic to see so many people supporting the local business community and Keeping The Cheer Here. Thank You Bel Air!!! 

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CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Flavor Cupcakery (118 N. Tollgate Road) for winning on the season premiere of Food Network's "Cupcake Wars" this past Sunday, December 4th!!! Shelley and Jason, you did Bel Air proud! CONGRATS!!!

Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th: MD School of Ballet and Modern Dance presents "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" at The Milburn Stone Theater...Tickets are $18.00.  Shows at 2pm and 5pm both days.

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Saturday, December 10th: Wonderland of Gorgeous, 9am-4pm, at Jordan Thomas Salon & Spa (111 Fulford Avenue)... Men and kids are invited to enjoy secret shopping for the women in their lives with Jordan Thomas' talented retail and service professionals!

Saturday, December 10th: 2nd Annual Toys for Tots and Local Food Pantry Fund Raiser at Darlington/Dublin VFW (3440 Conowingo Road), 7pm-1am...Bring a new, unwrapped toy for FREE admission or a $10.00 donation.

Sunday, December 11th: Sunday Shopping in Downtown, 12-4pm

Thursday, December 15th: Girls Night Out, 5-8pm with WLIF 101.9FM Poinsettia Patrol, Sponsored by NVS Salon & Spa (312 N. Main Street) and Pat's Pizza-Bel Air (804 Conowingo Road)!  The first 101 people to check in at NVS Salon & Spa between 6-8pm will receive a FREE poinsettia!  Listen to WLIF 101.9FM all week long for more details!!! 

Friday, December 16th: 1st Annual Holiday Movie Night, 6-9pm, Featuring "Elf" at the Bel Air Reckord Armory (37 N. Main Street), FREE Admission, $1.00 Popcorn, Christmas Carols, 6-7pm...Toys for Tots Donation Drop Off, Bring a Toy and Receive FREE Popcorn!

Saturday, December 17th: Santa Claus is Coming to Town!  Visit Tiddlywinks Toys & Books (17 N. Main Street) 11am-12:30pm and/or Tiny Toes (4 N. Main Street) 1:30-3pm to see the Jolly Old Elf and make sure he's got you listed as "Nice" not "Naughty'!  Bring your camera!  PLUS, Tiny Toes is celebrating 12 Days of Savings with a special new offer each day!  Visit them on Facebook to see all of the details.

Saturday, December 17th: Stop by the Harford Artists Gallery (503 E. Churchville Road) to see their featured artist, Alexandra Kopp, 1-5pm.

December 23rd - 24th: Shop til' You Drop. Enjoy last minute shopping at Our Shops, Boutiques, and Restaurants!

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