Maryland’s 9/11 Rolling Memorial, the Hope and Peace Float, will be visiting the quad on the Harford Community College campus, April 22 from 12 to 2 p.m.

There will also be a video presentation in the Globe Café located in the Student Center, according to HCC.

Maryland’s 9/11 Rolling Memorial has been featured at over 200 events across the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and North Carolina since 2016, according to HCC. Attendees can read the names of those killed on 9/11 and in the wars since that horrific day and to be able to see and touch steel from the North Tower of the World Trade Center and stone from the Pentagon.

There will also be artifacts on display from Ground Zero and the Pentagon along with personal items from those killed on 9/11 or who responded during the aftermath, according to HCC. Each artifact tells a story of survival, resilience and loss.

For more information about the Hope and Peace Foundation, visit the Hope and Peace Foundation’s website.

Harford Dance Theatre presents ‘Return to the Chocolate Factory’

Harford Dance Theatre will perform “Return to the Chocolate Factory” at the Amoss Center in Bel Air, May 2 at 7 p.m. and May 3 and 4 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

When an infamous chocolate factory gets some competition, Charlie Bucketts needs to breathe new life into it to stay at the top. A new round of golden tickets goes out to find a special kid who can shake things up a bit. Join as five new children find themselves in familiar situations in this retelling of a classic story.

The show is directed by Alex Hill and Tigga Smaller, according to HCC.

Ticket prices start at $16 and can be purchased at harfordevents.com.

Harford Community College is committed to promoting the full participation of all individuals with disabilities at the event. For disability-related accommodations, call 443-412-2211 two weeks in advance.

Harford County expands programming for senior citizens

Harford County is expanding wellness and nutrition programming to encourage the health and well-being of senior citizens in the community.

The Department of Housing and Community Services’ Office on Aging has enhanced programming at 10 senior housing sites and the four Harford County senior centers offering monthly and quarterly health events, according to a county government news release.

Programming includes:

  • The Blue Zones Program – a year-round initiative inspired by regions of the world known for longevity and health. Participants receive passports as they ‘visit’ each country and learn their principles for health and well-being.
  • Chronic Disease Prevention – events based on collaborations with local health providers including health screenings, mental health promotions, wellness walks, nutrition advice and hypertension and cancer prevention.
  • Holistic Education – a hands-on experience in meditation, yoga, and mindfulness that reflects the growing interest in an evidence-based, holistic approach to wellness.
  • Special Wellness Day Events – featuring expos and resource fairs, Health Fest, and a Journey to Wellness retreat.

A lack of social connection can increase heart disease, strokes and other health issues in seniors as well as a diminished quality of life, according to the release. To help prevent these outcomes, Harford County’s new programming promotes an increased emphasis on community and connections to help address the loneliness epidemic.

With these program expansions, the Office on Aging is preparing to meet the demands of a significant increase in the senior population, according to the release. These efforts align with state and national initiatives to ensure that older adults can lead healthy, socially connected and purposeful lives.

“We’re committed to supporting our growing senior population by investing in programs that serve their needs and enrich their lives,” County Executive Bob Cassilly said in the release. “Our goal is to help keep seniors active, healthy and engaged members of our community.”

The Harford County Office on Aging is dedicated to helping senior citizens live full, productive and satisfying lives by providing information, referrals and assistance with caregiver support, senior care and health promotion programs.

For more information on the expanded wellness programs, senior center locations and to join a local senior center, contact the Harford County Office on Aging at 410-638-3025 or visit harfordcountymd.gov/651/office-on-aging.