Stop by any of First United Bank & Trust's Garrett County community offices the week of September 23 and enjoy light refreshments and a conversation with one of our associates. Let us tell you all about how we make it easier for you to save for a better tomorrow. And don't forget to sign up for our customer appreciation drawing at each of our Garrett County offices. During this event, our Friendsville office will be available until 1:00 PM and all other Garrett County locations will be available until 4:00P PM. See you then! Oakland | Friendsville | Deep Creek Lake | Grantsville

Join Oakland Library for a storytime designed for children ages 3 and up. This program promotes creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and school readiness through stories, STEM activities, games, music, and crafts. Disclaimers: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. 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.

Join Our National Family Caregiver Support Group! Are you a caregiver looking for support and community? Our Garrett County Senior Services National Family Caregiver Support Group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Grantsville Senior Center, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. It's a safe space to discuss self-care, share experiences, and connect with others who truly understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving. Whether you're dealing with the stresses of caregiving or just looking for a place to share and learn, this group is here for you. You're not alone in this journey. 📅 When: Every fourth Wednesday of the month ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Where: Grantsville Senior Center Please share this flyer and information with anyone you know who might benefit from joining. Let's support each other in our caregiving roles!

Maryland Public Television and the Maryland Genealogical Society offer another beginner-to-intermediate genealogy workshop series this fall. Finding Your Roots Online: The Where and When consists of four (4) two-hour sessions that take a deep dive into online records that locate ancestors in a time and place. We’ll look at how to find and get the most out of vital records (birth, marriage, and death), census records, church and cemetery records, directories, and local histories. In addition, we’ll explore how to find substitute records when vital and census records don’t exist. Finally, participants will learn to use these critical resources like an expert researcher. Each session features a combination of lecture, small and large group discussion, question and answer time, and a homework assignment relating to your family search. Handouts are provided for each session. The sessions will be recorded and registrants will have unlimited access to those recordings. While this workshop series extends what we learned in the spring, that course is not a prerequisite for participating. This series is perfect for anyone looking to better understand the vast offerings of online family research and strategies for overcoming roadblocks.  Your family does not need Maryland ties to benefit from this course; however, the […]