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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

Energy Island is in danger of becoming unplugged forever! Now it's in the hands of the next generation — The Power Protectors — to save it! Youth will learn about renewable energy and apply this knowledge to analyze and assess their own energy use. They’ll design a Solar Bug using their imagination and critical thinking skills to protect the island from being unplugged. This program is a part of Ruth Enlow Library's Student Discovery Series. Our volunteer presenters offer a wide variety of enrichment programs for K-12 students and their families. Space is limited and registration is required. Please get in touch with Julie at 301-334-3996 x 0104 or julie@relib.net to register. 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.

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) will be offering a Safe Sitter course on May 4, 2024, from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM. The class is held in the GRMC hospital boardroom. The Safe Sitter course is designed to prepare those in sixth grade and up to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Participants will get to use manikins to practice important rescue skills. Attendees will also learn first aid and safety, childcare, and business skills. There is a $40 class registration fee and a pre-registration deadline of April 22, 2024. To register or for more information, contact Amanda Shreve at 301-533-4371.

Come to the Oakland Library to create Pressed Flower Lanterns! All materials will be provided. *Registration required. Contact Andrew Miller at andrew@relib.net or come into the Oakland Library to register. 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.

Come one, come all to the community's second carnival on May 4, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Glades Activities Building.

Deep Creek Lion's Club has three new interpretive panels and a new piece of art to unveil at the Browning History Center. Light refreshments will be served.

Join First United Bank & Trust for this seminar focused on Understanding Your Credit. At First United Bank & Trust, they are committed to helping all members of our community meet their financial goals. That's why they offer the Finture Financial Education Series. In the next seminar, Relationship Advisors will lead a discussion on topics to help you achieve your financial goals includes: Understanding your credit scores Repairing your credit Life hacks for better credit Light refreshments will be available. RSVP to Kimberley Harless, Regional Retail Manager at kharless@MyBank.com or call 1-301-533-2385.

Join Oakland Library as you learn about Heirloom Beans & Tomatoes. This program will be held at the Oakland Library and is open to all ages. We look forward to seeing you there! Please register at the Oakland Library or contact Andrew Miller at andrew@relib.net for more information. 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 Garrett County Board of Education will hold a special Executive Session on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The Board will meet in closed session under its quasi-judicial function to consider an appeal. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom and is not open to the public. Part or all of the meeting may be closed pursuant to the General Provision §3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

Join the AI in Action: Practical Applications of AI for Business on May 7, from 10:00 AM - 12 noon at Allegany College of Maryland or attend virtually. Also features a conversation from a panel of Western Maryland companies employing AI within their organizations, ready to share their insight and practical applications.