The weather today will be sunny, breezy, with highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph, increasing to 50 mph in the afternoon.
Applications for Garrett County’s FY 2026 Small Business Marketing Grant Program are now available online. Note that this year’s program includes new restrictions on eligible purchases, along with a firm deadline for submitting receipts and proofs of payment. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent upon available funds. Prior FY 2025 recipients are not eligible to apply.
Vote for HART in the Garrett County Republicans’ Greatest of Garrett Awards! If HART has impacted you or your pet, show your support: Vote now (once per category per hour daily until November 20). Nominees include Best Nonprofit (HART for Animals), Best Children’s Nonprofit (HART Reading Buddies), and more. Share widely and vote every day: your support makes a difference!
Deep Creek Pottery’s 4th Annual Classic Holiday Workshop is back! Enjoy family-friendly ceramic fun with 16+ items on November 15, 2-6 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Register now at 301-387-3781 or online.
Enjoy Wedgie Wednesday at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland and get $2 off any Large Wedgie! It’s the perfect midweek treat that combines great taste with savings.
Check out the Navigating Dementia Care for Caregivers program today from 10:00 AM to noon. This free session provides essential insights on Alzheimer’s care and connects you with fellow caregivers, available online or at the Greenbelt Community Center.
The November Full Moon Gathering, “Hibernate & Hold,” takes place at Herbal Earth Apothecary in Friendsville, MD, today from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Celebrate the Beaver Moon with nourishing soups, wellness drinks, and a cozy shop. The evening features a sound bath meditation at 6:00 PM (ticket required) and an intention jar station filled with herbs to symbolize your winter dreams.
HART for Animals invites kids to the Reading Buddies program today from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Enzo’s Library! Young readers can read to adorable, adoptable dogs and cats and take home books, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A big thank you to The Bavis Foundation for supporting this initiative! With only four spots available, fill out a volunteer application soon to secure a spot!
Pasta Night at Ace’s Run Restaurant and Pub is a must! Every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, enjoy a delicious selection of pasta dishes.
Oakland Library presents “Guys Readin’ Stuff,” an engaging book club for guys who love to read! Share your favorite books, discover new ones, and connect with fellow adults and teens. Don’t miss this chance to join the conversation on the first Wednesday of every month in the Community Room of the Main Library!
Chris Nichols, a regular presenter in the Joan Crawford Lecture Series, will be the featured speaker tonight at 6:00 PM, discussing “Energy Resources of Garrett County – A History of (Almost) All-of-the-Above.” This free presentation will take place in the conference room of the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College and is open to the public.
Ranger Noah will lead a 1-mile Full Moon Hike tonight at 6:30 PM at the New Germany Lake House. Enjoy the beauty of the “Beaver Moon” and remember to bring a flashlight or headlamp!
