Monday, September 23, 2024: The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 60s and a low of 58. The chance of rain is 75%.
Two Chances to Audition! Auditions for Murder by the Book, a play by Laura Teasdale, will be held on Sunday, September 22, and Monday, September 23, from 7-9 PM at Our Town Theatre. The cast requires 8 actors—3 men and 5 women—with flexible options for age, gender, and ethnicity. This staged reading fundraiser will benefit both Our Town Theatre and Ruth Enlow Library, allowing actors to have their scripts onstage with minimal blocking. Additionally, auditions for Ghost Walk and short monologues will take place on September 29 from 2-5 PM and September 30 from 7-9 PM in the basement of the theatre, welcoming performers of all ages. Some monologues will be based on true events from Garrett County and can be tailored to fit the individual. Performances will occur at various locations in downtown Oakland, with the production scheduled for October 25 and 26 at Ruth Enlow Library.
On October 23rd at 6:30 PM, the Paint with Barb class will have participants creating two 5″x7″ mini-scenes: “Simple Forest” and “Calm Moonlight.” RSVP with Barb at 304-441-1973. The cost is $20 per person.
Bethel Center’s Dedication Ceremony, celebrating the historic Bethel A.M.E. Church first dedicated in 1900, will take place today. Originally serving an African American congregation, the church was relocated to Pleasant Valley in the 1930s and used as a wheelwright shop until 2022. Mountain Lake Park was saved and moved to a scenic lot in the Historic District, overlooking Maryland Highway.
Visit any First United Bank & Trust Garrett County office the week of September 23 for light refreshments and a chat with our associates. Learn how we can help you “Fall into Savings” for a better tomorrow, and don’t forget to enter our customer appreciation drawing!
Catch Pirates, Poets, & Scribes at 206 Alder Bistro & Bar at 12 noon, and later at Cornucopia Cafe at 6:00 PM.
Reflection House is excited to announce the opening of Garrett County’s first women’s recovery home and is hosting open house tours on Monday, September 23, and Tuesday, September 24, from 1:00–5:00 PM. Located at 40 Dennett Rd., Oakland, MD, this 12-month, Level 2 residential recovery program for women offers a unique opportunity to meet the staff and tour the home.
The 2nd session of the Fall 2024 Icon Class is here! This 6-week course runs Monday evenings through October 21, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Parish Center – Hall.
See the Seth Kibel Quintet tonight at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College! Seth Kibel, a top woodwind specialist in the Mid-Atlantic, has wowed audiences with his saxophone, clarinet, and flute performances. A winner of 28 Washington Area Music Awards, he is known for his work with bands like The Kleztet and Bay Jazz Project.
