Havre de Grace to 'Paint the Town Pink' in October

The city of Havre de Grace is kicking off its “Paint the Town Pink” campaign Friday night with a special lighting of the Concord Point Lighthouse.

The lighthouse will be illuminated with pink lights at 6 p.m. at the corner of Concord and Lafayette streets.

The city has partnered with the Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation to “Paint the Town Pink,” meaning residents can expect to see specials and events at local businesses designed to raise awareness about breast cancer and provide donations for the Kaufman Cancer Center in Bel Air (which opened in 2013 to provide cancer treatment) and the Cancer LifeNet program (which provides support for families of cancer patients).

Here are the “pink” Havre de Grace events happening this month:

• Neon Buzz: Yoga After Dark with Beachbee Yoga at on Friday, Oct. 3
• Paddle for a Cure with HdG’s BeachBee Yoga at Gunpowder Falls State Park on Sunday, Oct. 5
• Vandiver Inn hosts “Pretty in Pink” dinner on Thursday, Oct. 16
• Bill Bateman’s Bistro donating 15 percent of bill to Kaufman Cancer Center with flier through Oct. 31
• Laurrapin Grille offering special “pink” drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts in October
• Tidewater Grill featuring salmon dishes and drink specials in October
• Office Centre takes 10 percent off purchases of items in store’s “pink” cabinets

In addition, Vulcan Materials has positioned a 13,000-gallon water truck with a pink tank featuring the “Paint the Town Pink” logo that is visible as drivers enter the city, according to a statement from Havre de Grace Tourism.

Vulcan’s granite quarry south of the Tydings Bridge will also be lit up pink, and travelers will be able to see it from Interstate 95 along the Susquehanna River.

Photo Credit: Havre de Grace Tourism.