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JTF Public Skate Session

Grantsville Town Park

The ice rink is located in Grantsville Town Park near the Ruth Enlow Library. All sessions are limited on the number of participants so JTF1 encourages you to buy your admissions in advance but drop-ins are also welcome. Public skates are limited to scheduled times. Please see the schedule below to plan your visit. Follow us on Facebook (JTF1 or jointtrainingfacility1) to get the most up-to-date schedule. RENTALS The Ice Rink has skates for all sizes, helmets, and skate aids for rent. Skates are $2, helmets are $1, and skate aids are $2. Skate aids are only available for children under 48 inches in height. You can bring your own bike helmet. Helmets are not required but encouraged, especially for beginners. Additionally, if you are renting skates, you are required to wear socks. Please wear full-length socks - footies, ankle socks, etc. are not appropriate to protect your skin in skates. SKATE SESSIONS AND PRIVATE RENTALS JTF will hold multiple Public Skate Sessions which are $5 per skater plus skate rental. Additionally, we have two special sessions. The Afterschool Skate is Monday through Friday 4-6 PM and rental skates will be included in the session price of $5. Please note; […]

Martin Luther King Day Sale at J.A Greenlea Designs

J.A Greenlea Designs 205 East Adler Streer, Oakland

20% off all Vera Bradley and Kate Spade items and this enamel top farm table is only $99.95! Vera Bradley items are already 50+% off retail! The sale runs from 1/14/24 through 1/19/24! To celebrate loyal online customers, signs will not be posted in the booth, but will be honored at the register!!

Canceled Saints Alive

Oakland American Legion 423 Memorial Drive, Oakland

All are invited to join St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish's Saints Alive Group for lunch at the American Legion in Oakland at 1:00 PM, on Thursday, January 18 (weather permitting). For more information, please contact Jeanne Lynch at 301-387-6356.

PD Parlor | Your First Visit with a Movement Disorders Neurologist: What to Expect

Virtual Only

PD Parlor is brought to you by Priya Cardone, DO, one of UPMC Department of Neurology’s experienced movement disorders specialists. This virtual event series, intended for patients and caregivers, spotlights a different topic in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) care and treatment each month, with the opportunity to ask your questions about PD. REGISTER HERE

Event Series Needlework

Needlework

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland

Every Thursday of the month. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters! Disclaimers: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.

Mah-Jongg

Ruth Enlow Library - Grantsville 102 Parkside Drive, Grantsville

Please join Grantsville Library to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD on Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Meet new friends and exercise your brain! If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you! For more information, please ask staff at the desk. Disclaimers: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.

NEW DATE: Quit Now Classes

Friendsville Senior Center 947 Community Drive, Friendsville

Quitting can seem overwhelming. Tobacco may be a part of your life, and change is hard. The Garrett County Health Department understands. They also know that amazing change can happen when you have the right support and tools to guide you. Let them help. Call today to register – 301-334-7730.

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Skating into the New Year

Grantsville Park Town of Grantsville, MD

Join Garrett County Health Department as they kick off the 2024 Winter Activity Series in Grantsville at JTF Ice Rink on January 11th, 2024, for an evening skate from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Garrett County residents can skate for free for up to five sessions throughout January and February. This kick-off event is part of a larger initiative to reinvest in local businesses to improve access to physical activity. Designed by Argabrite and her team in 2022 with funding from a competitive grant award through CareFirst, GC In Motion has reinvested $55,341 in local businesses to help the economy and change the way Garrett County residents spend their leisure time by making physical activity more accessible. Once you sign up for a free account on GoGarrettGounty.com, you earn reward points for watching videos or reading short articles about our local business, community resources, and helpful tips for a healthy lifestyle. Free events that promote physical activity and connectedness are a central part of the program portfolio, along with community step challenges and a brand new recipe challenge happening now! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for you and your family! Click here to pre-register for ice skating.

Virtual Town Halls on State Superintendent Search

Virtual Only

The Maryland State Board of Education will host a series of virtual town halls to obtain feedback from families, educators, administrators and community members on the State Superintendent of Schools selection process. The town halls will be conducted by executive search firm Hazard, Young, and Attea (HYA) via Zoom on the following dates: Tuesday, January 16 – 9:00 AM Wednesday, January 17 – 1:00 PM Thursday, January 18 – 6:00 PM This outreach will help to inform the State Board on the leadership qualities and attributes that Marylanders identify as critical for the role of State Superintendent. Dr. Jack Smith, former Interim State Superintendent of Schools and former Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent will facilitate the town halls on behalf of HYA and the State Board. More information on the State Superintendent search process and the Zoom links to join the town halls can be found here. For those unable to attend the town halls, this survey is available to share thoughts on the next State Superintendent, whose term will begin July 1 and continue through June 30, 2028. The State Board will continue to seek public input throughout the search process and will provide regular updates through the Maryland […]

Mountain State Brewing DCL Trivia Night

Mountain State Brewing Co. (Deep Creek Lake) 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry

Mountain State Brewing DCL plays TEAM TRIVIA every Thursday at 6:30 PM! Come test your knowledge over some cold brews & good friends.

Pirates, Poets & Scribes at MoonShadow

MoonShadow 145 Bumblebee Road, McHenry

This is a poetry event where work is read aloud. Spectators and poets are welcome to come and enjoy the work of others, and also share their own work at this free open mic event. Come and join them on the couches of MoonShadow Cafe for a night of spoken word and fellowship.