February 9, 2023: It was so spring-like yesterday! I was able to get out and take a bike ride without my heavy fleece pullover. We stayed off the singletrack trails and went out on the snowmobile trails at Herrington Manor State Park since the ground was muddy and wet. Did you know that the freeze / thaw process is actually good for trails? NOTE: “If you leave a track, turn back”.
The weather today will be cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy, with highs around 60 and a low of 36. South winds of around 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, increasing to 45 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 50%.
An interactive quiz with 3,000 respondents showed that 58% of those polled in Maryland would support such a law to protect their state’s dialect.
WalletHub today released its nationally representative 2023 Valentine’s Day Spending Survey, which found that more than 1 in 4 Americans expect their Valentine to not spend any money on gifts this year.
If your child has ever participated in the school’s Play Hard, Live Clean campaign and received a medal, he or she can get into the Friday, Feb 10 basketball game for free by wearing their medal. All students will also be recognized at the start of the varsity game. Please arrive by 7:00 PM to be recognized. JV game is at 6:00 and varsity starts at 7:30 PM.
Cashmere Clothing is looking for feedback! If you have a couple of minutes to spare, Marcia has prepared this quick survey. And the best part? You’ll have a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards!
The Garrett County Arts Council has announced the Ginseng Literary Journal is accepting submissions. Writers must be members of GCAC and live in Garrett or a contiguous county and submit by March 3rd! For more information and to submit an entry, visit this link: https://garrettarts.org/ginseng.
Are you signed up for the ‘Finding Your Roots Through Research’ Genealogy Workshop series this spring 2023? Don’t miss out on this beginner-to-intermediate level virtual workshop, brought to you by Maryland Public Television and the Maryland Genealogical Society.
The Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program is hosting Q&A Sessions today at 10:00 AM, and you’re invited to join. Get ready to discuss your specific project and ask any questions you may have. Whether you want to dive into the details of your project, find out more about the program as a whole, or simply listen in.
I’ll see you at tonight’s Business After Hours 2023 event!
