The weather today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon; highs in the upper 70s. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 50%.
MD 495 in Garrett County is currently closed between Shade Hollow Road and Maple Grove Road due to flooding. The extended closure has been in effect since 4:30 AM today, August 11.
Stop by Hey Sugar by Mullenax Bakery today for their official store opening! You can’t go wrong with a cinnamon roll, cupcake, cake pop or dirty soda! Open 10am-6pm at 255 N Third Street in Oakland.
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The “Weed or Wildflower?” event takes place today from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at the native plant garden, where volunteers can help protect regional biodiversity by removing unwanted plants. Participants will learn to identify common weeds while supporting local wildlife, and are encouraged to bring their own work gloves, weeding tools, water, and sunscreen.
Designed for kids who completed kindergarten through second grade, Play Out Loud’s “Simple Machines Tech Days” takes place today from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for $25 per child. Learn to build LEGO simple machines with hands-on instruction, enjoy a provided snack, and help support the local G-Force FTC robotics team with their registration.
Hikers can enjoy the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise today at 10:00 AM on a challenging 4-mile trek led by Ranger Hanna. It’s a great opportunity to rack up miles for the Miles for Maryland Trail Challenge!
Deep Creek Pottery hosts its Kids Summer Camp today from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, featuring a creative, one-day art program with a fresh twist. Spots are limited, so parents can secure a place by calling 301-501-1619.
Last Chair Bar + Bistro hosts Tuesday Burger & Beers today from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Take 50% off any burger and pair it with a $1.99 PBR beer.
The Garrett County Board of Education holds its regular monthly meeting today starting at 4:00 PM in the Community Room at the Dennett Road Education Complex. Open to the public and live-streamed, the meeting includes dedicated time for constituent comments alongside regular board business.
