February 10, 2023: Last night I attended the Business After Hours event at the new Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. If you haven’t seen a performance there, you are missing out! This facility with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and really plays a strong supporting role in the productions that are held there. I’m so happy to see our community with a facility like this!
The weather today will be mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Windy and much cooler, with highs in the upper 30s and a low of 22. West winds of around 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, Diminishing to 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with highs around 40 and a low of 27. Northwest winds of around 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain is 15%. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the upper 30s and a low of 26. The chance of rain is 20%.
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. The award, given in honor of Helmuth & Evelyn Heise, is presented to local entrepreneurs for their contributions to the economic growth of Garrett County.
A new study of 3,000 respondents by HelloPharmacist has found that the average Marylander believes they will live until the age of 80 – a full year above the state average* of 79, and 2 years above the national life expectancy. Turns out, people in The Old Line State are among the most optimistic in America about their longevity.
Congratulations to the fifth-grade students from Broad Ford and Crellin Elementary Schools who have advanced to the final round of the National Scholastic Hardest Math Problem Challenge.
Every year, County United Way aims to attract top-notch service providers to become potential grant recipients, with the goal of building the strongest possible pool of programs and services for our community and provide an outcome in one of the following areas: health, education, and financial stability. The process of selecting partners has now begun.
The first Women’s Networking Event of 2023 has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 16 at noon at Ace’s Run Restaurant & Pub! Bring your business cards and/or event flyers. Introduce yourself, your event, business, or cause. Make new connections and friends.
Representatives from the Garrett County Department of Social Services will be on hand to offer their assistance outreach program to the community at the Accident Library today. This is a chance for the community to come together and receive valuable support and resources.
Van Hollen, Lierman, Miller, Legislators, and Advocates will highlight Maryland Easy Enrollment Program that allows Marylanders to sign up for Health Insurance at tax time. This is a first-of-its-kind program in the nation that makes it simple to enroll in affordable health coverage.
The Accident Library invites all to join the “A Stitch in Time” sewing circle this Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. All skill levels and age groups are welcome to attend and meet other sewing enthusiasts. Participants will have the opportunity to make new friends and bond over their shared love of sewing.
The Discovery Center invites you to a fun-filled Saturday filled with turtles and creativity! Learn about Maryland’s Slowpokes, design a turtle shell accessory, and meet Rocky the Woodland Box Turtle for autographs.
Whooooo wants to know what an owl eats? Come to the Discovery Center this Sunday and dissect owl pellets to find out!
Looking for a sweet way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Look no further! Join Cashmere Clothing this Sunday for “You and Me and a Cup of Tea” – a special Valentine’s Day tea party at the bou-tea-que. Grab your closest friends or your special someone and enjoy a fun-filled day sipping on delicious tea, surrounded by love and laughter.
Get ready for a jam-packed weekend of entertainment! Check out the full schedule here and dance to the beat of some incredible bands that will be playing in the area.
