The weather today will be sunny, with highs near 70. Calm winds will become southeast at around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will be mostly clear, with lows around 48. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, because rain is likely late Wednesday night into Thursday, with a 70% chance of rain.
Today is Election Day! Polls are open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and anyone in line at 8:00 PM can still cast a ballot. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by today, or dropped in an official drop box or at the Board of Elections office by 8:00 PM. You can find your polling location through the Garrett County Board of Elections.
Have old tires piling up? Garrett County Solid Waste & Recycling will hold a Scrap Tire Drop-Off on Saturday, November 14, starting at 7:00 AM at the Garrett County Fairgrounds (upper lot, Mosser Road entrance). Residents can bring up to 10 passenger or light tires, on or off the rim, with ID or proof of residency, until the containers are full.
Maryland Public Television’s award-winning series *Outdoors Maryland* returns for its 38th season on November 10, featuring stories on black bear research, rare sunfish conservation, and local history. Catch new episodes Tuesdays at 7:30 PM on MPT or stream live and on demand via the free PBS app.
Some good news for our local parks: the Board of Public Works approved $19,000 for two Garrett County projects, covering walkway repairs at Grantsville Town Park and new benches at the Deer Park Community Center.
Calling young hunters, veterans, and active-duty military! Saturday, November 7, is one of Maryland’s special waterfowl hunting days reserved just for you, with another coming up on February 6.
Tuesday means Burger & Beers at Last Chair Bar + Bistro at Wisp Resort! Take 50% off any burger and enjoy a $1.99 PBR from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. [Ad]
Little ones can enjoy Story Time @ Oakland for ages 6–36 months from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Oakland, or Children’s Story Time for ages 3–5 from 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Kitzmiller.
The Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market will be at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, with free food while supplies last.
Living Well Chronic Disease Management meets from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM at the Grantsville Senior Center. It’s free, and you can register by calling 301-533-4554.
Mark your calendars for the Black Tie & Tails Gala benefiting HART for Animals on Saturday, November 7, from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM at Wisp Resort.
