The weather today will be partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon, with highs in the lower 60s and a low of 48. Southeast winds of around 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest, with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 20%.
Check out this link to see how the eclipse will look where you are today!
Espresso Alley has some unique drink specials: Violet Nebula Italian Soda 
Cosmic Cold Brew 
Solar Sunburst Lemonade 
and a Lunar Banana Moon Pie Eclipse Frappe 
PLUS! They have solar eclipse glasses for their customers while supplies last!
NASA will launch sounding rockets today during the eclipse.
Garrett County Public Schools students will have an early dismissal today due to the timing of a solar eclipse coinciding with their normal dismissal time. Additionally, there will be another early dismissal on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, for staff development, offering various county-based opportunities for professional growth.
Please refer to the linked article for MD Dept of Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Woods’ Message on Medal of Honor Day and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
Various agencies are creating webpages for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore and available resources for affected businesses. Check the linked article for three immediate assistance resources.
Taylor-Made Deep Creek Sales is currently taking applications for the Bob Carney Commitment to Community Scholarship. Criteria includes (but is not limited to) the completion of a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work. It will be awarded to a qualifying Garrett County high school student.
In March and April, the Maryland Comptroller’s Office is hosting bi-weekly webinars to help Maryland Business Taxpayers navigate the new Maryland Tax Connect Portal. Get practical tips and participate in live Q&A sessions.
Experience the Total Solar Eclipse watch party today at 1:30 PM at Ruth Enlow Library’s Main Branch in Oakland. Enjoy crafts, activities, and a live video feed of the eclipse, expected to reach around 92-93% totality. There’s another watch party at New Germany State Park at 2:00 PM, with the eclipse peaking at 3:21 PM.
Don’t miss Wild Tales: Live Adventures at Grantsville Library today. Immerse yourself in captivating stories with live animal ambassadors, whisking you away to distant lands, ancient times, and magical backyard adventures.
