Lodestone Golf Course is opening for the season! Come enjoy a modern trail-style golf course whose design was dictated by the mountaintop terrain and shaped by 3-time U.S. Open Champion Hale Irwin.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Held at the Farm Fresh pavilion in downtown Oakland (Farmers Market), with over 25 vendors offering a variety of goods! Enjoy tasty home-baked treats and coffee. Proceeds benefit local student scholarships at Garrett College. Vendor opportunities are available - contact the Civic Club.
Accident Library invites you to join our sewing circle: "A Stitch in Time." The library meets every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. All age groups and skill levels are welcome, so come meet other sewing enthusiasts and make new friends, stitch by stitch. Disclaimer: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission to use any photos they take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.
Join the Frostbite Tournament on April 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Oakland Golf Club. *Rain date on May 4, 2024. Format: Scramble - Two Persons Teams Team and Hole Prizes Rate: $35 per member $50 non-member includes cart For more information or to sign up, please call the Pro Shop at 301-334-3883.
Mountain Fresh Farmers Market is brimming with the season’s best. From farm-fresh produce to handmade crafts & homemade goodies, there’s something for everyone. Join us this month and experience the joy of shopping local. Let’s celebrate the bounty of the season together!
Time to start planning a ramp dish to bring in for this year's Ramp Cook Off!! Maybe it's savory, maybe it's sweet, all we know is that we want to try it! Judges will be present to award this year's winner bragging rights. We will have ramps available for pick up at the Discovery Center from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on April 26, 2024.
Join Ranger Noah on this easy 1.5-mile hike, and learn all about the different species of conifer trees that grow in the area. Afterward, learn how to make tea using needles from pine, spruce, and hemlock trees.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
It's chow time! Join the Discovery Center critters for lunch as the Naturalists give everybody their meals and explain some of their natural feeding habits.
Get ready for a thrilling Team Bingo Sunday at Mountain State Brewing, starting at 1:00 PM!
The Garrett Community Concert Band presents its spring concert, An Afternoon at the Pops! This concert is reminiscent of the famous Boston Pops concerts directed by John Williams and the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops directed by Marvin Hamlisch. We will perform a variety of classical and popular selections by John Williams, Leroy Anderson, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and Edward Grieg. Selections from Les Misérables and West Side Story plus Aaron Copeland's Appalachian Spring are some of the other offerings on this program. You won't want to miss it! The concert will take place at 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 28th at the PAC's Offutt Theatre. Patrons are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets online at GarrettArts.org or visit The Gallery shop in Oakland to buy tickets in person. Children age 5 and under are free, Student tickets are $5 & Adult tickets are $10. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS For more information, email garrettconcertband@gmail.com.
Western Maryland friends: Save the date and help me spread the word! So happy to be organizing this fabulously fun event for the third year in a row with the Mountain Ridge High School GSA program.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Join Grantsville Library for Children's Story Time on Monday mornings beginning at 11:00 AM for an hour of stories, crafts, and activities designed to foster a love of reading in young children. 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.
Join Oakland Library for its book club geared towards readers of fantasy, sci-fi, and adventure! The discussion this month will be on "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" by Jules Verne on Monday, April 29, 2023, at the Oakland Library from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please register at the Oakland Library or contact Andrew Miller at andrew@relib.net for more information. "When an unidentified “monster” threatens international shipping, French oceanographer Pierre Aronnax and his unflappable assistant Conseil join an expedition organized by the US Navy to hunt down and destroy the menace. After months of fruitless searching, they finally grapple with their quarry, but Aronnax, Conseil, and the brash Canadian harpooner Ned Land are thrown overboard in the attack, only to find that the “monster” is actually a futuristic submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by a shadowy, mystical, preternaturally imposing man who calls himself Captain Nemo. Thus begins a journey of 20,000 leagues—nearly 50,000 miles—that will take Captain Nemo, his crew, and these three adventurers on a journey of discovery through undersea forests, coral graveyards, miles-deep trenches, and even the sunken ruins of Atlantis." Disclaimers: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in […]
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Welcome to Story Time @ Kitzmiller Library! The Story Time is geared for children ages 3-5. Please join the library as you look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. 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.
Join Oakland Library for a story time designed especially for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities. 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.
Please join Accident Library on Tuesday mornings beginning at 11:00 AM for a fun-filled hour of stories and crafts designed to foster a love of reading for young children ages 2 and up. Disclaimers: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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.
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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.
Relax with your fellow book lovers at the Accident Branch Library as we share our latest reads. You just may discover a new favorite author! For more information, please contact Kim at 301-746-8792 or kcecil@relib.net.
Mark your calendars! Garrett Regional Medical Center will be at the 32nd Annual Garrett County Job Fair on May 1st. Come find your fit with GRMC and meet with our Recruitment Team. For job openings at GRMC, be sure to follow Career Opportunities at GRMC & PVH!
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad in Oakland on May 1st from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM to provide free Car Seat Checks to the public. Technicians will complete a checklist and assist parents and caregivers to learn how to install their child’s car seat. “We are excited to have this opportunity available!” said Maria Friend, Early Care Programs Director, “All parents can benefit from professional installation assistance to be sure their child’s car seat is properly installed!” Appointments are preferred. Drive-ups will be accepted if time allows. To register, visit garretthealth.org or call Early Care Programs at 301-334-7720 for registration assistance.
Join the Garrett Health Department for a Community Talk about the Importance of Preventing Underage Drug Use on May 1, 2024, at Broad Ford Elementary School from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Special speakers include a Prevention Professional, Law Enforcement Officer, Health Care Professional, and Treatment & Recovery Professional.
If you enjoy cooking, trying new recipes, and eating with friends...then this is the book club for you! It's Friendsville Library's new Culinary Connections Cookbook Club! Join Friendsville Library on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Each participant will choose a recipe from a selection of cookbooks to prepare at home and bring to share at the next meeting. We'll have fun trying new foods, discussing our culinary successes (or disasters), and sharing cooking techniques and tips. We'll have a different theme each month and a prize will be awarded at each meeting for the tastiest dish! The kickoff meeting is on Wednesday, October 4th. Please bring your favorite dish and a copy of the recipe to share with the group! Happy cooking! Disclaimer: The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission to use any photos they take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.
Maryland Public Television and the Maryland Genealogical Society offer another beginner-to-intermediate genealogy workshop series, coming this spring. Finding Your Roots Online will consist of four (4) two-hour sessions focused on the online resources individuals can search to find more information about their ancestors. Each session will feature a combination of lecture, small and large group discussion, question and answer time, and a homework assignment relating to your family search. Handouts will be provided for each session. The webinars will be recorded and registrants can view the sessions later; however, because this workshop is interactive, we encourage all registrants to attend the live virtual sessions whenever possible. This series is perfect for anyone looking to better understand the vast offerings of online family research. Your family does not need Maryland ties to benefit from this course; however, the instructor will use some Maryland examples. Those who attend will receive a one-year MPT Passport membership or membership extension, and a one-year membership to the Maryland Genealogical Society (MGS) — not applicable to current MGS members. Part II – FamilySearch Free Records Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 PM Digging Deeper Into FamilySearch’s Free Records FamilySearch offers free online access to over 2 billion genealogical records. Learn […]
Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market is coming to the Grantsville Library with free healthy foods and resources. A selection of boxed dry goods and produce will be offered (while supplies last). Disclaimers: The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission to use any photos they take of you. Please speak t
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.
