Friday, March 22, Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, 2024: The weather today will be sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon–highs around 50 and a low of 39. Southeast winds of around 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain is 20%. Saturday will be raining, and breezy, with highs in the mid-40s and a low of 23. East winds of around 5 to 10 mph, increasing to northwest 20 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is near 100%. Sunday will be sunny, with highs in the upper 40s and a low of 29.
Second graders at Accident Elementary in Garrett County, MD, led a donation drive from March 1st to March 15th for the Healthy Families Program. They collected socks, books, and blankets, amassing 634 items in total. With 477 contributions from the second grade, the project taught students about making a difference while supporting local families.
7th-grade students from different schools visited Garrett College for a career exploration day on March 20th. They chose from 11 career clusters and participated in workshops on financial literacy and mock interviews.
Fish Frydays is here! Fish dishes are available all day every Friday throughout Lent at Ace’s Run Restaurant & Pub!
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish also has 2024 Annual Fish Dinners today from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is introducing the state’s inaugural Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day, tailored for children under 16 years old. This special event will occur on the Saturday preceding the opening day for all trout anglers.
Rangers Brian and Noah host a beginner fishing class on Saturday. Children aged six and up receive one-on-one instruction. Parents or guardians must accompany children. Fishing gear and bait provided. Participants aged 16 and up require a valid Maryland non-tidal fishing license.
Shred Day at the Oakland Library is this Saturday, from noon-3:00 PM. Sponsored by Friends of the Ruth Enlow Library with Sunrise Shred, it’s your chance to securely dispose of old documents.
Don’t miss this Park PROs event! Learn how to make hickory syrup from shagbark hickory trees with Ranger Noah. Free samples are provided. Optional 1-mile hike to see shagbark hickory trees afterward.
Enjoy “A Celtic Spring” concert presented by the Garrett County Celtic Festival, featuring the Seán Heely Celtic Band and Greg Latta. Saturday at 7:00 PM at the Garrett College Performing Arts Center in McHenry, MD.
Ranger Noah invites you to a maple syrup tapping class this Sunday. Learn to tap your own trees in this 1-hour Park PROs session, including a short walk to the maple trees.
Prepare for an exciting Team Bingo Sunday at Mountain State Brewing, kicking off at 1:00 PM!
