It's the Last Day to Donate Books to the EOTL Bookstore on Saturday, September 7th. Labor Day Saturday is the last day that the End-of-the-Line Bookstore will be collecting donated books. This will give the volunteers time to clear the shelves before closing for the season. Please help spread the word!
Free to attend the end-of-summer celebration event at the splash pad in MLP. Games will start at 4:00 PM and the movie will start at 8:30 PM. Refreshments will be available for purchase from D’s Eats 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM The movie is being held underneath the big top tent. Please bring your own chairs. The movie will be Toy Story 😁
Join Yoga instructor Sheri and learn how to incorporate yoga stretches into your hike. Meet at Beckman's Trailhead parking.
Join Ranger Noah for this month's Book Club meeting and share your thoughts on "Desert Solitaire" by Edward Abbey. The club meets once a month for coffee and snacks while sharing insights and thoughts about a nature-themed book. Participants who attend six club meetings will receive a free night of camping. Please email noah.manges@maryland.gov to register. Can't make it this month? Get a head start on next month's book, "Coyote America" by Dan Flores.
Get ready for a thrilling Team Bingo Sunday at Mountain State Brewing, starting at 1:00 PM!
Join Deep Creek Pottery for an afternoon of creating a beautiful sunflower mosaic! The cost is $45.00 per person. Bring a snack and a beverage of choice! Tickets are available!
Reflection House has embarked on a fundraising and public awareness campaign to support the Reflection House: Garrett County’s First Residential Recovery House for Women. We also want to educate the community and eliminate the stigma associated with substance use disorder. This 2-mile trail route or 1-mile paved course is open to all as a way to unify and strengthen our community. We will walk to raise awareness about this important issue and share the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover. REGISTER HERE FOR THE WALK There is a suggested $10 donation to participate although no amount is required. Every person registered to walk will receive a t-shirt. Date: September 14, 2024Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMRegistration: Begins at 11:00 amLocation: Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swanton, MD Thank you for helping us create a place where hope is reborn and purpose is restored!
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 ages 2 and up. 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.
The next Child Fatality Review (CFR) meeting will be held on September 9th, 2024. These meetings occur every 3 months and often consist of an open and closed session. The public is welcome and invited to attend the Open Session from 1:00 PM -1:45 PM. There will be an opportunity during the Open Session for public comment. There will be no Closed Session on this date. Meeting Location: Garrett County Health Department, 1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550 (1st floor -Conference Rooms B & C) The meeting is also available via a virtual platform. For more information on virtual attendance, call 301-334-7720. AGENDA: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CFR-Meeting-Agenda-Sept-09-2024.pdf
The adult book club group in Kitzmiller meets on the second Monday of each month from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Please join them for a great discussion on this month's book club selection. Newcomers are always welcome to attend. 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 DCAB for a FREE Intermediate Group MTB Ride! It's getting dark earlier so this is the last 6:15 PM start for 2024... Meet at 6:00 PM at the upper lot (by the pool), wheels down at 6:15 PM. And estimated return by 7:30/8:00 PM. PLEASE SIGN UP AND SIGN THE WAIVER IN ADVANCE!https://x.gldn.io/e/gljxpxvH7Kb We will ride the awesome Dan's Mountain Loncona loop at a casual/moderate pace. The ride is for intermediate‐level riders looking to apply and improve their skills in a non‐competitive atmosphere. We will ride about 5 miles of intermediate-level terrain (about one loop), with some uphills and fun downhill-flowy sections. Then, depending on the group, we can split off or go for another lap. There will be obstacles that require the rider to get their front wheel off the ground to clear successfully. Basic mountain biking skills are required. Short, steep climbs and descents may be encountered. More fit entry-level riders can successfully ride this intermediate trail. While still “casual” in nature, this pace will have fewer stops than a beginner ride along the way. Riders with average fitness should do fine on this level of ride. Questions on MTB skills are encouraged, and the intention is […]
Create your own world. Join the Creative Writers Group presented by the Grantsville Library every other Monday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All are welcome. Attendees will hear in-progress work read by area writers and are invited to bring their own work for constructive comments and gentle criticism. There is no cost and writers can come and go as they wish. 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 series of non-partisan public discussions entitled "Let's Talk About the Future of Garrett County". The next meetings will occur on Saturday, September 7th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and Monday, September 9th from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the meeting room at the main library. The discussion topic of these sessions focuses on "Education". Participants are encouraged to bring a potluck dish to share. 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 to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.
Join Ranger Noah on this challenging, 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.
Welcome to Story Time @ the Library! This program runs September-May and is geared for children ages 3-5. Join Kitzmiller Library every Tuesday at 10:30 AM 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 storytime 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 11:30 AM for stories designed to foster a love of reading for preschool children. 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.
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The Board will meet initially in Executive Session at Perkins Restaurant from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM to discuss the Superintendent Evaluation and the Superintendent Goals for 2024-25. The Board will return to Public Session at 4:00 PM at Northern Middle School in the cafeteria for Public Comment. Thereafter, the Board will return to the Executive Session in the Community Room to continue Personnel discussions and a Negotiations topic. The Board of Education will reconvene for a public session from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Time is set aside during the public session for the hearing of constituents at approximately 7:00 PM. Please note, that this time is approximate, and public comment may be adjusted based on the timing of the presentations. Topics excluded from Public Comment include: Individual personnel issues Comments identifying individual students or staff members Matters that are on appeal or may be appealed or have been appealed. Topics for which the Board schedules formal public hearings Advertising or solicitation for products and/or services The agenda for the Public Session can be accessed at BoardDocs. The agenda is not considered final […]
STEAM Kids programs are happening here at the Friendsville Library! Join Friendsville Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, as we engage in exciting hands-on activities based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! This program is designed for ages 5 and up. 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.
Deep Creek Watershed Foundation presents Synergy in the Barn on September 10, 2024, at the Red Barn Inn. The evening will begin with cocktails, appetizers & a silent auction. A gourmet dinner follows, then the Synergy Twins performance. Tickets are $110 per person or $800 for a table of 8. This includes appetizers, dinner, and the performance with a cash bar available. The Synergy Twins are a dynamic music duo, bringing immersive energy to every genre from classical favorites to viral hits. They have headlined shows on international cruise lines, appeared on national television, performed at major music festivals, and entertained at private celebrity events, captivating audiences around the world. RESERVE YOUR SEATS
Members of the Executive Committee will meet on Zoom to discuss branch activities, priorities, and plans. Want to attend? Let Judy know by contacting her at 301-616-5036.
Become a Maryland Master Naturalist! Building a stranger community in the natural world, together. Topics Covered: Ornithology | Botany | Reptiles and Amphibians | Freshwater Ecosystems | Fungi and MORE To become a Master Naturalist: Complete 52 hours of class study Enjoy 8 hours in the field with a naturalist expert Complete and pass the final exam Give back by volunteering 40 hours at Deep Creek Lake State Park Course fee: $250
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.
Occurring on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Friendsville branch, representatives from the Garrett County Department of Social Services will be in the library to serve the community through their assistance outreach program. Customers can come see a DSS staff person at any of these locations to pick up paperwork, drop off paperwork, apply for services like SNAP, CASH Assistance and Medical Assistance, or just to ask questions about the programs and services offered by our agency. Staff can also provide referral to other community agencies if we do not have a program to address the person’s needs. ANYONE can access ANY of these locations. This schedule provides flexibility to our customers who may be working in communities away from their home, or who may be facing transportation challenges. These locations also provide support to our customers by making DSS forms available to customers during the location’s open hours of business. Customers can look for the file box labeled “DSS FORMS” to pick up forms, information or a pre-paid envelope in which to return completed forms to our office for processing. Please note: Please note: If Garrett County schools are canceled due to inclement weather, outreach activity is canceled […]
Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market is visiting the Friendsville Library! Welcome to your one-stop-shop for free healthy foods and resources. A selection of boxed dry goods and “pick your own” produce will be offered (while food 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 to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.
The first week of school is over! If you need to wind down and relax, drop by anytime between 3-6pm to relax with small activities and coloring sheets.
Welcome to LEGO Club @ the Library! LEGO Club runs September-May and meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 4:30-5:30 pm. A monthly building theme will be suggested or builders may choose to free-build. The Library will provide the LEGO's while you provide the imagination. Please note: If school is closed or has an early dismissal due to inclement weather there will be no LEGO program. 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.
Paint with Barb class will have participants painting "Camping Gnome" on an 9x12 canvas. RSVP with Barb at 304-441-1973. $20 per person.
Make plans to join St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish (Oakland) as we honor all active-duty and retired First Responders and remember all who served and have gone before us. A reception will follow in the Parish Center Hall. Share this invitation with others ~ especially our First Responders! Details can be found at garrettstpeter.com/bluemass. If you would like to help the church welcome and honor the First Responders and their families by providing a hearty appetizer or dessert for the reception, please reply to this email or call the office at 301-334-2202 before September 5.
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 […]
