March 24, 2023: Happy Friday!
Congratulations to local friends Judy A. Carbone (representing AAUW-Garrett Branch) and Cheryl DeBerry (representing Garrett County Department of Technology & Communications) for being named to The Daily Record’s Maryland’s Top 100 Women list.
The weather today will be showers, with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs around 50 and a low of 39. Northwest winds of around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. The chance of rain is near 100%. Saturday will be showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy, with highs in the lower 60s and a low of 36.Southeast winds of around 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 80%. Sunday will be sunny, with highs in the lower 50s and a low of 35. The chance of rain is 25%.
The National Weather Service has announced peak Cherry Blossom Bloom is here! Check out the BloomCam.
Maryland’s Mid-Atlantic accent ranks 18th in an infographic, making it less understood. It blends Northern and Southern features, lacks strong regional characteristics, flattens or nasalizes some vowels, and drops “r” sounds. Accent variations exist among individuals and regions in Maryland.
Do you think you have a Maryland accent?
Free Popcorn Friday is back! Free large popcorn with every ticket purchase today at Garrett 8 Cinemas!
The 2023 Master Gardener program continues! Two training options are available for interested participants: the first option was a weekly training (going on now) and the second option is a one-week training from April 24 to April 28, with daily sessions from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Accident Library is thrilled to invite you to their upcoming Sewing Circle event titled “A Stitch in Time” this Saturday at 9:30 AM. Don’t worry if you’re a beginner or an expert – all age groups and skill levels are welcome. This is a fantastic opportunity to mingle with fellow sewing enthusiasts and make new friends as we stitch by stitch together.
Join Oakland Library this Saturday for a fun-filled craft session! We’ll be creating beautiful woven baskets using magazines, and we’ve got you covered as all the necessary materials will be provided.
Make hickory syrup this Saturday! Learn from Ranger Noah how to make it at home. Free samples will be offered at the end of the program.
Join Ranger Noah this Sunday on this easy 2-mile hike and learn how to identify different types of trees without their leaves.
This Sunday, get your hike on! There will be an easy 2-mile hike and discover how to identify various tree types without leaves or a brisk 4-mile hike to feel the invigorating effects of outdoor exercise.
Don’t miss out on the fun, make sure to check the calendar for the full schedule. Let’s get grooving this weekend!
