Armory Marketplace

06/18/2026

Richard Chizmar and W.H. Chizmar sent us a bunch of signed copies of Widow’s Point! 💚

Would make a great Father’s Day gift!

06/18/2026

🎉 AfroKouture is opening in Harford County, where culture, commerce, and human trafficking prevention come together.

AfroKouture-Amaze Africa offers handmade African-inspired fashion, jewelry, accessories, sandals, baskets, gifts, and home décor.

But our purpose extends beyond the products we sell.

Our mission is to strengthen economic resilience, support artisan livelihoods, and use our platform to advance responsible human trafficking prevention through education, awareness, outreach, and community engagement.

Human trafficking often exploits vulnerability, including economic instability, limited access to opportunity, social isolation, and lack of reliable information. AfroKouture responds by supporting a prevention-focused model built around empowerment, economic participation, education, and stronger communities.

Through our partnership with HopeWorks Global, we help create space for Harford County residents to:

✨ Learn how trafficking and exploitation occur
✨ Recognize common risk factors and warning signs
✨ Access prevention-focused education and resources
✨ Support economic opportunity and artisan livelihoods
✨ Participate in responsible, dignity-centered awareness
✨ Strengthen a community committed to preventing exploitation

When you shop with AfroKouture, you are supporting artisan livelihoods, cultural preservation, prevention education, and community outreach.

We believe human trafficking prevention must protect dignity, communicate accurately, and address the conditions that increase vulnerability.

Join us for our Grand Opening in Harford County to explore our handmade collections, learn about our mission, connect with the community, and celebrate a business dedicated to culture, empowerment, and human trafficking prevention.

📍 AfroKouture-Amaze Africa
37 N. Main Street, Suite 105 Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Wear the Story. Share the Purpose. Help Strengthen Prevention.

06/12/2026

Find a little romance today at Odd Bird Bookshop. 📖💘 Open today 10 am to 6 pm.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Your Hottest Finds for Summer are at Armory Marketplace! ☀️🛍️
Skip the ordinary and shop local this summer at Armory Marketplace! Discover great beach reads at Odd Bird Bookshop 📚, lush foliage at Twisted Roots Rare & Common Plants 🌿, artwork to celebrate the season at Harford Artists Association 🎨, fun fashion with a purpose at AfroKouture 👗, and delicious sweet treats from Cozy Cookies 🍪.

📍Armory Marketplace is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Bel Air at 37 N. Main Street, behind the Bel Air Armory.

https://www.belairmd.org/524/Armory-Marketplace

06/06/2026

06/02/2026

📚🧡 June is packed with community, books, and connection at Odd Bird Bookshop! 🧡📚

Whether you’re looking for support, celebrating a new book release, bringing the kids to storytime, or joining fellow book lovers for our monthly book club, we’ve got something for everyone this month.

✨ June Events at Odd Bird Bookshop

🧠 June 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Neurodivergent Support Group
Hosted by Grey Matter Counseling

🌾 June 10 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Harvest Season Launch Party
Part of our Odd Bird After Dark series

📖 June 20 | 11:30 AM
Storytime with Miss Bonny
Featuring Oddbird by Derek Desierto

☕ June 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Odd Bird Bookshop Book Club
Discussing Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

We love creating a space where our community can gather, learn, connect, and celebrate stories together. Mark your calendars and invite a friend—we can’t wait to see you at the shop! 💜