Maundy Thursday

March 28, 2024: In Western Christianity, Maundy Thursday initiates the Paschal Triduum, the period which commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This period includes Good Friday and Holy Saturday and ends on the evening of Easter Sunday. Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday is the day during Holy Week that commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, as described in the canonical gospels.

The weather today will be mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-40s and a low of 32. Northwest winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 10%.

Reflection House invites you to a Women’s Charity Golf event on June 20, 2024, at Thousand Acres Golf Club. Let’s unite to support a worthy cause. Check the linked article and discover how you can make a difference.

Today’s HPC meeting starts at 8:00 AM in the conference room at the Health Department. Attend in-person or connect via Google Meet.

The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office will conduct Defensive Tactics training at NGHS on March 28, 29, and April 1, 2024. Expect extra emergency vehicles on campus. No disruption to student learning on March 28th. School closed on March 29th and April 1st for Spring Break.

Discover Library for the Blind and Print Disabled’s services at Oakland Library, today from 12-noon – 1:00 PM, aiding blind and print-disabled Maryland residents.

Garrett County Democratic Central Committee hosts its annual Roosevelt/Kennedy Democratic Dinner today at 5:00 PM at Garrett College’s Performing Arts Center. Different this year: Held earlier to connect with federal candidates before the May 14th Primary Election, followed by a Candidates Forum sponsored by Mountain Maryland Young Democrats, open to all without tickets.

Today at 5:30 PM, Oakland Nursing And Rehab Center is hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt! Bring the kids for a photo with the Easter bunny! 🐰🥚

Mountain State Brewing DCL hosts TEAM TRIVIA every Thursday at 6:30 PM! Test your knowledge while enjoying cold brews and good friends.

GCSO to Hold Annual Defensive Tactics Training at NGHS

GCSO to Hold Annual Defensive Tactics Training at NGHS at Deep Creek Lake, MD

The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) will hold its annual Defensive Tactics training at Northern Garrett High School (NGHS) on March 28, 29, and April 1, 2024. Please be advised that additional emergency vehicles may be on campus during this training. Student learning will not be disrupted on Thursday, March 28th. The school will be closed on March 29th and April 1st as part of Spring Break. Anyone with concerns is encouraged to contact the school office or sheriff’s department (non-emergency number).

Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog March 27

Wednesday, March 27, 2024: The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of rain, mainly in the morning, with highs around 60 and a low of 35. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 30%.

Garrett County Public Schools is giving advanced notice of the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, happening in two weeks. The eclipse will peak during student dismissal. GCPS advises parents and guardians to talk to their children about safety precautions. While solar eclipses are enjoyable, looking directly at the sun can harm eyes. Please read the linked article for safety tips to discuss with your child.

Garrett County Public Schools seek Substitute Custodians to join their team, offering flexible schedules, competitive pay, and advancement opportunities within the district. Tasks include general cleaning, event setup, and minor maintenance.

Take a look at GCPS’s upcoming calendar reminders and make-up days.

If you were wondering: McHenry Beverage Shoppe is back open today!

They were doing some rock blasting at the Glendale Road intersection yesterday (thanks to our friends at Fox’s Pizza Den – Deep Creek Lake for sharing)

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Rock Blasting

Wednesday Specials at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland for its Wedgie Wednesday! Save $2 on any Large Wedgie. Afterward, visit Cashmere Clothing Co’s Facebook page for their Want it Wednesday deals!

Did you know Dairy Queen of Oakland is having an egg hunt all week?!

Discover the secrets of “Old Time Gardening” at Accident Library. Gardeners of every age are invited to participate in this event!

Attend the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge kick-off event at Grantsville Library, presented by the Garrett County Forestry Board! Discover Smokey Bear’s history and fire prevention program, explore wildfire impacts, and meet Smokey himself!

Experience Sunset Yoga Dance Lessons by Jitterbug Studios at MoonShadow tonight. Release tension and find inner peace through gentle instruction and grounding meditation. All levels welcome!

REMINDER: HB 950 – Maryland Transit Administration – Locally Operated Transit Systems – Mandatory Funding

REMINDER- HB 950 - Maryland Transit Administration - Locally Operated Transit Systems - Mandatory Funding at Deep Creek Lake, MD

This is a call to action for all Transportation Association of Maryland members to support our key piece of legislation, House Bill 950.

  • Beginning in FY26, House Bill 950 would set funding levels for local transit support at $80,533,314 (the amount allocated in FY24), preventing the repetition of last December’s attempted 40% cut to all state aid to local transit.
  • This affects every TAM member – government, non-profit, and private alike, as this year’s proposed cut would have impacted ALL of our funding streams.
  • If passed, HB 950 will accomplish, for the first time ever — a mandatory level of funding for your operations from the state.
  • As a TAM member, it is critical that you express your support for this legislation. YOUR legislators need to hear directly from you.

In addition to submitting written and oral testimony at the bill hearing, scheduled for March 26th at noon, we highly encourage members to contact all members of the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee via phone or email to let them know why you support this important piece of legislation. You can find information on TAM’s position for this legislation online as well as a template for written testimony.

Upcoming Calendar Reminders and Make-Up Days

Upcoming Calendar Reminders and Make-Up Days at Deep Creek Lake, MD

All Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, for staff development in the afternoon. In addition, all schools and administrative offices will be closed for spring break on Friday, March 29, 2024, and Monday, April 1, 2024.

Please note that Thursday, March 28, 2024, and Tuesday, April 2, 2024, are being used as inclement weather make-up days, reducing Spring Break to Friday, March 29, through Monday, April 1, 2024. Schools and offices are slated to resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Garrett County Public Schools Seeks Substitute Custodians

Garrett County Public Schools Seeks Substitute Custodians at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) seeks Substitute Custodians to join our team. The job offers a flexible schedule, which makes it ideal for individuals who require a work-life balance. In addition to a flexible schedule, the job comes with competitive pay and opportunities for advancement within the district. The role of a Substitute Custodian involves general cleaning duties, setting up and taking down events, and minor maintenance tasks.

If you are interested in one of these positions, you can apply at https://www.applitrack.com/garrettcountyschools/onlineapp/ or call 301-334-8904 for more information. Join the GCPS team today and be a part of a community dedicated to providing the best possible education to Garrett County’s students.

Garrett College Students Complete Phlebotomy Class Hours

Garrett College Students Complete Phlebotomy Class Hours at Deep Creek Lake, MD

This year’s Garrett College phlebotomy program participants recently completed their classroom hours and are now working on their externship requirements. Sitting, left to right, are students Brittany Burns, Wisteria Uber, Cassie Marsh, and Rebecca Younkin; and, standing, Instructor Bridgette Friend, students Morgan McKenzie, Brianna Wilt, and Emily Aubertin, and Instructor Lindaly Stewart.

Seven students recently completed their phlebotomy training through Garrett College. The program – offered through the College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Development division, includes a 69-hour classroom and lab section followed by an externship.

This cohort completed a new hybrid classroom model, attending two-thirds of the lectures via Zoom without the need to come to campus. They are currently performing externship hours in the lab at West Virginia University Garrett Region. During the externship, each student works alongside a certified phlebotomist while improving programmatic skills.

Upon completion of the externship, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam to earn national certification through the National Healthcareer Association.

This cohort’s students include Oakland residents Brittany Burns, Cassie Marsh, and Emily Aubertin; Grantsville residents Morgan McKenzie and Brianna Wilt; Swanton resident Wisteria Uber; and Friendsville resident Rebecca Younkin.

The next phlebotomy course is scheduled to start in November and will be offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. with labs at the Beitzel Career Technology Training Center in Accident.

“With students having busy schedules, we are adjusting our format to being on campus one day a week outside of labs,” said Doug Bietzel, program coordinator. “The other two sessions will be on Zoom and can be done from home.”

Beitzel said that, during labs, more on-campus time is needed to learn skills.

“We tested that format this year, and it seems to work well,” he said.

Orientation dates are already open for the fall program, and online registrations are currently being accepted with scholarship money also available.

Phlebotomy is one of the three certifications earned in the Certificated Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program. This course is also offered in a hybrid model and begins in September so that students can stack credentials.

For additional information about the course or to register, contact Doug Beitzel, program coordinator, at 301-387-3772 or doug.beitzel@garrettcollege.edu.

Busch’s Leap of Faith Rewarded

Busch’s Leap of Faith Rewarded at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Photo by John Rudd. Ryan Busch, 17, will graduate from Garrett College in May with degrees in engineering and math/science. He will attend West Virginia University in the fall.

Ryan Busch admits the decision was a leap of faith.

“I wasn’t sure how it was going to go, making the move from high school to college at age 16,” said Busch. “It obviously took some adjustments, but it went really well.”

With “really well” being something of an understatement.

Busch, 17, currently sports a perfect 4.0 grade-point average and is on target to graduate from Garrett College in May. A Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member, Busch will earn dual degrees in engineering and math/science.

“Ryan is an exceptional student,” said Assistant Professor Joel Bostic, who had Busch as a student in his Chemistry II class. “He thoroughly engages with the material, asks insightful questions, and is eager for challenging problems.”

“It’s been quite a pleasure to have Ryan as my student,” said Dr. Jeff Reitz, a mathematics professor, who had Ryan in his Calculus II class.

“We often have fun – yes, fun! – in-class exploring the nuances of higher mathematics,” added Reitz. “We also have enjoyable chats about other things after class.”

Dr. Kelli Sisler, a GC administrator who also teaches courses within the engineering program, said Busch is “an excellent and engaged student.”

“I can’t wait to see what Ryan conquers in the field of engineering,” added Sisler.

Busch is transferring in the fall to West Virginia University, where he’s already been accepted into both the honors college and electrical engineering program.

“WVU accepted all of my Garrett College credits and I’ll be done in two years,” said Busch, who then hopes to attend Loma Linda (CA) University and study in LLU’s dual M.D./Ph.D. medical science program. According to the LLU website, the program’s graduates are “physician-scientists who are involved in biomedical research as well as clinical practices.”

“My eventual goal is to combine knowledge in electrical engineering and medicine to work with the nervous system,” explained Busch. “You have a lot more room to work directly with patients and in a lab doing research with that degree.”

Busch – who moved here with parents Nickie and Ralph Busch in 2022 – said his parents “were super supportive of me coming to Garrett College.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of meeting his wonderful parents,” said Reitz. “It seems to me that Ryan, with their guidance, is seeking a career of fulfillment and service. I am honored to play a small part in that process.”

Busch said his interest in engineering comes at least partially from his father, who is an engineer.

“He got me working with some electronics kits,” said Busch. “He would also take me along to work sometimes, so I had some practical knowledge of what went on in engineering. I even got to build and test some equipment from a young age.

“I also enjoy solving problems,” he continued. “Part of why I wanted to do engineering is you get taught a really good process for problem-solving as part of your education.”

Busch – whose family already had a second home in Garrett County – said the close proximity to Garrett College played a role in their decision to move here.

“We were thinking about moving up here,” recalled Busch. “My Dad found information on the college website on dual enrollment, the great scholarship program, and the engineering program.”

Busch, who was homeschooled, said he would “encourage other homeschoolers to take more advantage of high school dual enrollment” through GC.

Busch said he’s “learned a lot” during his time at Garrett College.

“It gave me the environment where I was able to get ahead and succeed,” said Busch. “Even though I started college two years early, everyone has been really helpful and very inclusive.”

Advance Notice on the Upcoming Solar Eclipse

Advance Notice on the Upcoming Solar Eclipse at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is providing advance notice about the solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024, two weeks from today. The peak time of the eclipse will occur during student dismissal. We encourage parents and guardians to discuss safety precautions with their children during this event.

While solar eclipses can be a fun and exciting event for the whole family to enjoy, it is important to remember that looking directly at the sun during an eclipse can cause permanent eye damage. To ensure that your child is safe during the eclipse, we recommend that parents discuss the following safety precautions with their children:

  • Do not look directly at the sun during the eclipse, even if you are wearing sunglasses or using a camera or telescope.
  • Use special eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that meet international safety standards to view the eclipse.
  • If you cannot access special glasses, you can create a pinhole projector or use a colander to project the eclipse image onto a piece of paper.
  • Avoid reflective surfaces, such as water or shiny metal, which can reflect the sun’s rays and cause eye damage.

We want our students to have a safe and enjoyable experience during the upcoming solar eclipse. We encourage parents to talk with their children about the importance of safety during this event and ensure they are prepared with the necessary safety equipment. Have a wonderful, safe eclipse-viewing experience!

Additional information about the eclipse may be found at https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/.

Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog March 26

Tuesday, March 26, 2024: The weather today will be mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon, with highs in the mid 50s and a low 43. Southeast winds of around15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning. The chance of rain 50%.

GRMC was named a 2024 Top 100 Rural Hospital by Chartis for the 6th year in a row, based on outstanding performance in rural healthcare.

Garrett County MD 4-H Youth Development is looking for a Low Ropes Challenge Course Instructor for the summer. Training & Certification will be provided. Call 301-334-6960 with any questions.

I’m sure you have seen the news; the cargo ship Dali started moving at 12:51 a.m. and within a half hour struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge as it made its way out of the port on the Patapsco River.

Hurry! The 3-2-1 Deal, offering three nights for the price of two and a complimentary coupon to MoonShadow, ends on March 31st!

Catch Cabrini, this week’s Tuesday movie at Garrett 8 Cinemas, with an impressive 98% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes!

It’s 10 for $10 Tuesday’s at The Greene Turtle (Deep Creek)! Get 10 Bone-In Wings for only $10, plus $2 Drafts.

Ranger Noah leads a revitalizing 4-mile hike for Take a Hike Tuesday to enjoy the outdoors. The hike takes about two hours. Then, Ranger Noah and student intern Maddy will guide you on this moderate-to-difficult 2-mile hike for Tree Talk Tuesday to learn about some of the 16 native trees labeled throughout the park. This is part of a series of tree talks, each focusing on different tree species.

GRMC earns Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health

GRMC earns Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health for the sixth consecutive year in a row. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.

GRMC was one of only two hospitals in Maryland to make the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital list this year.

“Being nationally recognized for the sixth consecutive year as a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital is quite a tremendous accomplishment for GRMC,” said Mark Boucot, president and CEO of GRMC and Potomac Valley Hospital. “This achievement would not be possible without our compassionate and caring staff. Each day, they make a commitment to provide our patients with exceptional care while treating them like family.”

“During an era of profound uncertainty for rural healthcare, the Top 100 rural hospitals continue to provide a unique lens through which we can identify innovation and inspiration for how to deliver high quality care to increasingly vulnerable populations,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We’re delighted to be able to recognize all this year’s Top 100 but especially the more than 40 first-time recipients across both categories. It’s wonderful to see so many new facilities join the ranks of our Top 100 alumni.”

Now in its 14th year, the INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Featuring a methodology utilizing publicly available data, the INDEX is leveraged nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance.

As a full member of the WVU Health System, GRMC continues to grow the specialty services available to the 46,000 people in GRMC’s service area, which includes parts of eight counties across Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. GRMC provides behavioral health, cancer care and infusion, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, dermatology, heart and vascular care, integrative pain management, nephrology and urology, podiatry, urology, and women’s healthcare services, among others.

Excellent patient outcomes play a key role in the recognition GRMC achieves.

GRMC ended the past year with no inpatient catheter associated urinary tract infections, the seventh consecutive year without this type of infection. The hospital has one of the lowest case-mix adjusted readmission rates in the state. GRMC had the highest ranked HCAHPS scores (patient satisfaction) for 2023 among Maryland hospitals.

For more information on Garrett Regional Medical Center, visit www.wvumedicine.org/Garrett.

Notice the Westward Shift of Orion and all the Stars

Originally published by EarthSky.

We in the Northern Hemisphere think of Orion as a winter constellation. As our northern spring arrives – around late March and early April – we see Orion shifting into the sunset glare. That’s happening because Earth is a planet, moving in orbit around a star.

Westward shift of Orion

If you’re out on an evening walk in late March or early April, notice this seasonal aspect of the night sky. The famous constellation Orion the Hunter – an easy-to-spot star pattern in January and February – now seems to have moved and turned considerably. It’s very low in the western part of the sky when the sun goes down.

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Orion will soon disappear into the sun’s glare. Orion, like all the stars and constellations, shifts westward as the seasons pass. Unless they’re in the far northern or southern sky – and so circumpolar – all stars and constellations spend some portion of each year hidden in the sun’s glare.

All stars move westward in a single night

All the stars and their constellations also move westward in the course of a single night. Orion is no exception. That motion, though, is due to Earth’s spin.

But the seasonal disappearance of Orion – its sinking into the sunset glare during the northern spring months (southern fall months) – is something else. It’s as if we’re riding on a carousel through space – spinning, yes – but also the entire structure is moving. That is, Earth is moving in orbit around the sun. As we move in orbit, our night sky points out in different directions – toward different parts of the Milky Way galaxy – at different times of year.

Earth’s motion in orbit brings the sun between us and Orion at this same time each year.

Circular panorama of most of night sky scattered with stars and constellations.

We in the Northern Hemisphere think of Orion as a winter constellation. As our northern spring arrives – around late March and early April – we see Orion shifting into the sunset glare. That’s happening because Earth is a planet, moving in orbit around a star.

When will you see it last?

Exactly when Orion will disappear from your evening sky – into the sunset – depends on your latitude. The farther south you are, the longer you can see Orion. But for the central U.S., Orion is lost in the sun’s glare by early to mid-May (depending on how carefully you look for it).

And for all of us in the U.S., Orion is gone by the time of the summer solstice in June.

If you want to notice the westward shift of the constellations due to the passage of the seasons, be sure to watch at the same time every night. If you want to watch their westward shift throughout the night, just pull up a lawn chair and watch.

Either way, you can easily notice Orion moving steadily westward.

Earth from space with detailed continents, seas, and clouds.

The westward shift of the sky throughout the night is due to Earth’s spin under the stars. Meanwhile, the westward shift of the stars throughout the seasons is due to Earth’s motion in orbit around the sun. Earth’s motion in orbit causes our night sky to point outward toward an ever-shifting panorama of the galaxy. Image via NASA/ NOAA/ GSFC/ Suomi NPP/ VIIRS/ Norman Kuring.

Bottom line: Why the constellation Orion – and all the stars – shift westward as the seasons pass

Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog March 25

Monday, March 25, 2024: The weather today will be sunny with a high near 53 and a low around 34. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

March Madness Deals are still on at Cashmere Clothing! Get 50% off until the end of March!

Have you taken the “food box” survey?

Harvest Hub – Program Planning Survey

Experience the beauty of the forest under the full moon tonight with Ranger Noah on a 1-mile hike. It’s the first full moon of spring, known as the “Worm Moon.” Remember to bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Today, Ruth Enlow Library offers programs for everyone! Enjoy Children’s Story Time at Grantsville Library, Lego Club at Grantsville and Oakland Library, and Creative Writer’s Group at Grantsville Library.

Have You Heard About The Harvest Hub?

Have You Heard About The Harvest Hub at Deep Creek Lake, MD

More opportunities to easily purchase locally grown, affordable, healthy food are sprouting in Garrett County this spring!

New partnerships are forming to explore ways we can help people eat healthier and support our local farms.

Please take a few minutes to let us know your preferences for purchasing meal boxes as we continue building the Harvest Hub.

Backbone Food Farm, Honey Moon Farm, and Ma & Pa’s Country Store are teaming up with the Garrett County Health Department and Chef Rob Scardina to provide locally grown produce & raised meats to create delicious meals that serve up to four with instructions on preparing the food, a video link, and a recipe card.

Harvest Hub meal boxes can also be purchased with SNAP benefits, and each farmer listed above has the ability to accept SNAP at their farms.

Click on the link and take the brief survey.

Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog March 22 Weekend

Friday, March 22, Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, 2024: The weather today will be sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon–highs around 50 and a low of 39. Southeast winds of around 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain is 20%. Saturday will be raining, and breezy, with highs in the mid-40s and a low of 23. East winds of around 5 to 10 mph, increasing to northwest 20 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is near 100%. Sunday will be sunny, with highs in the upper 40s and a low of 29.

Second graders at Accident Elementary in Garrett County, MD, led a donation drive from March 1st to March 15th for the Healthy Families Program. They collected socks, books, and blankets, amassing 634 items in total. With 477 contributions from the second grade, the project taught students about making a difference while supporting local families.

7th-grade students from different schools visited Garrett College for a career exploration day on March 20th. They chose from 11 career clusters and participated in workshops on financial literacy and mock interviews.

Fish Frydays is here! Fish dishes are available all day every Friday throughout Lent at Ace’s Run Restaurant & Pub!

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish also has 2024 Annual Fish Dinners today from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is introducing the state’s inaugural Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day, tailored for children under 16 years old. This special event will occur on the Saturday preceding the opening day for all trout anglers.

Rangers Brian and Noah host a beginner fishing class on Saturday. Children aged six and up receive one-on-one instruction. Parents or guardians must accompany children. Fishing gear and bait provided. Participants aged 16 and up require a valid Maryland non-tidal fishing license.

Shred Day at the Oakland Library is this Saturday, from noon-3:00 PM. Sponsored by Friends of the Ruth Enlow Library with Sunrise Shred, it’s your chance to securely dispose of old documents.

Don’t miss this Park PROs event! Learn how to make hickory syrup from shagbark hickory trees with Ranger Noah. Free samples are provided. Optional 1-mile hike to see shagbark hickory trees afterward.

Enjoy “A Celtic Spring” concert presented by the Garrett County Celtic Festival, featuring the Seán Heely Celtic Band and Greg Latta. Saturday at 7:00 PM at the Garrett College Performing Arts Center in McHenry, MD.

Ranger Noah invites you to a maple syrup tapping class this Sunday. Learn to tap your own trees in this 1-hour Park PROs session, including a short walk to the maple trees.

Prepare for an exciting Team Bingo Sunday at Mountain State Brewing, kicking off at 1:00 PM!