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🌱 Patch AM: Want a spot in Bel Air’s 36th Christmas Parade lineup?

And on the Bel Air Patch calendar - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

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Hello Bel Air! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a spot in Bel Air's 36th Christmas Parade lineup?
  • What did Bel Air students see on their first day back?
  • How much can a free Harford library card really save you?

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 36th Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade applications now being accepted (belairnewsandviews.com) — Bel Air residents can now apply to participate in the 36th Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration, set for Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly event seeks costumed participants, decorated floats, and sponsors, with applications due by November 23 and commercial units required to feature a holiday-themed performance.
   

2. Harford County schools celebrate first day with new superintendent (wbal.com) — Students at Bel Air Elementary School kicked off the new school year with cheers, high fives, and a visit from Harford County's new superintendent, Dyann Mack. Local leaders emphasized readiness, collaboration, and navigating Maryland's Blueprint for Education as key priorities for Harford County Public Schools this year.
   

3. September is National Library Card Sign-up Month; a Harford County Public Library Card saves cardholders more than $2,000 annually (belairnewsandviews.com) — Harford County residents, including those in Bel Air, are urged to sign up for a free library card this September, unlocking an estimated $2,000 in annual value from digital services and in-branch materials. The Bel Air Library will host special programs like a writing mini-course and a historic schoolhouse talk, alongside other events across county branches.
   

4. 1 Killed In Suspected Drunk Driving Crash: Maryland State Police (patch.com) — Maryland State Police from the Bel Air Barrack are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash at Routes 152 and 147 in Harford County, where one driver died and another was hospitalized. Troopers say a southbound Toyota allegedly ran a red light and struck a Volkswagen, and they believe impairment may have contributed to the collision.
   

5. Anonymous Act Of Kindness Gives Vietnam Veteran Back The Uniform He Once Thought Was Gone Forever (seattlemedium.com) — Bel Air Marines played a key role in replacing a Vietnam veteran's long-lost dress blues, even donating a personal belt buckle to complete the uniform. The story follows Carroll "Sonny" Smith's decades-long regret over destroying his original uniform and the anonymous Maryland couple and local Marines who quietly stepped up to honor his service.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cassilly Admin. Delivers More Than $45 Million in Savings Through Fiscal Discipline, Strategic Procurment —Alexandra Walker Read on Patch
  • A Harford County Public Library Card Saves Cardholders More Than $2,000 Yearly —Theresa Wiseman Read on Patch
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    Has anyone in here recently gone on a trip to Europe that lasted more than a week? I am planning to take my Mom and my son there next June/July for… (Nextdoor Hickory Hills/Moores Mill)
  • Looking for someone that has a bobcat or a dingo to do some leveling work in my yard.
    Must have trax because my yard is pretty unlevel. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Fox Bow)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Assistant Manager in Bel Air. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Bel Air. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bel Air here.

Ok Bel Air! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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