Monday, December 4, 2023: Today is Santa’s List Day. This day celebrates the day that Santa puts together his list of naughty and nice children. It’s also a day for kids to start working on their holiday wish lists. Reminder! There is a mailbox for the North Pole in the Town of Oakland.
The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with highs around 40 and a low of 29. West winds of around 15 to 20 mph, Diminishing to around 10 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 50%.
The report of the November 2023 River and Climatological Observations Record is now available.
During the 2023 Maryland firearm season’s opening weekend (November 25-26), hunters harvested 10,864 deer statewide, marking a 7% increase from the previous year’s official opening weekend harvest of 10,159 deer, as reported by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Join the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation for a Virtual Brunch and Learn on December 14 at 10:00 AM. Bruce Michael, Deep Creek Lake & Watershed Coordinator, will provide a brief update on the Arrowhead Cove Sediment Removal Project. The presentation covers project details and includes slides of site preparation, cofferdam installation, and temporary roads/matts construction.
Visit First United Bank & Trust at the Oakland community office today for a Financial Check-up. Enjoy refreshments and enter our Wealth Management 60th Anniversary drawing.
Attend the book signing and talk with author Carol Ann Frazee at Grantsville Library today. She is the writer of “Elizabeth’s Journey” and “Lorelei Asks, ‘What Happens Next?’: Sequel to Elizabeth’s Journey.”
Experience a winter wonderland at Friendsville Library’s Holiday Open House today! Join us for a cool time with special guest “Jack Frost” at Story Time. Warm up with hot wassail, savor holiday cookies, and enjoy crafts for kids. Don’t miss the chance to win door prizes! Snow much fun awaits!
Get ready for a magical night at Friendsville Library! Wear your PJs, bring a cuddly friend, and join the fun with lively stories, songs, and rhymes. Geared for ages 2-5, but everyone’s welcome!
