The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. Except in the lower 70s at the higher elevations. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Maryland hunters harvested 125 black bears during the 21st annual black bear hunt held from October 21-26 across Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. This year’s total exceeded the recent five-year average of 104 bears.
Monotropa uniflora, commonly known as ghost flower or ghost pipe, is a pale, mushroom-like plant with delicate white or pink-white flowers. Its tender nature has earned it names like “ice flower,” as described in John Gunn’s 1864 work, where he noted that the plant could soften almost like ice if handled—check out its profile!
The Oakland Chapter #67 of the Order of the Eastern Star will host an all-you-can-eat buckwheat cake and breakfast buffet on Sunday, November 3rd, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Oakland Masonic Lodge, featuring scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, pancakes, French toast, and Nancy’s famous buckwheat cakes!
Get ready for some creative fun at Deep Creek Pottery! Enjoy 30% off Halloween and Fall Paint Your Own Pottery for the rest of the week. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6:00 PM, and you can also book an appointment!
Grab your favorite Traders Haunted Grounds before they disappear!
Enjoy $2 off any large Wedgie at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland today!
Catch the last fall market of the season this Wednesday, October 30, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Enjoy fresh produce and handmade goods from local vendors in a cozy fall setting.
Today marks the final Walktober 2024 Maryland Walk Day in Garrett County! Participants will meet at Wooddell Park in Mountain Lake Park at 9:00 AM for a one-mile walk. A door prize drawing will be held at the end, and those registered on Go! Garrett County will receive 20 Go! Prize Points.
Looking for a fun and rewarding way for a young reader to spend Wednesday and Thursday afternoons? The Reading Buddies program at HART for Animals, Inc., from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, is a wonderful opportunity! Located in the HART lobby, Enzo’s Library offers a cozy space where kids can pick out great books and read to the friendly, adoptable dogs and cats. And the best part? You can even take the books home!
🎃 Judy Center’s Trunk or Treat is back for Garrett County families with children from birth to kindergarten, offering a warm, safe indoor celebration filled with treats, fun, and school-readiness learning activities tonight! New this year, families with children ages birth to 5 receiving IEP or IFSP services are invited for a Sensory-Friendly Hour from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, creating a welcoming environment with sensory-friendly activities and decorated tables for a memorable evening.
