Anyone interested in volunteering or becoming a member of the Friends of New Germany State Park is encouraged to attend this quarterly meeting.
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.
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.
High Mountain Gospel Riders will be participating in the annual Run for the Son ride held on Saturday, May 4th. Registration will be from 9:30 AM -10:30 AM - Kickstands up at 11:00 AM. Registration will be held at the China Wok/Mt. Top Glass Parking lot area. (13227 Garrett Highway, Oakland MD) Ride will go to Seneca Rocks. Prayer at 1:00 PM Lunch following prayer. Bring packed lunch or there's a small store/restaurant across the road. Leaving Seneca Rocks at 2:00 PM to ride back to Oakland.
Join the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Mt. Fresh Pavilion in Downtown Oakland.
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.
Surrender Dorothy, from Cumberland, MD will have you out of your seat and onto the dance floor with their genius style of cover songs from both classic rock and top 40s. Toto will be begging for more and so will you.
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.
Join Ranger Noah for this month's Book Club meeting and share your thoughts on "Grandma Gatewood's Walk" by Ben Montgomery. 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 - "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson.
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.
Get ready for a thrilling Team Bingo Sunday at Mountain State Brewing, starting at 1:00 PM!
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.
Free Expungement Clinic - brought to you by Maryland Legal Aid. Attendees can receive free assistance from Maryland Legal Aid attorneys to expunge their criminal records. To register, contact Michael Stevens at mstevens@mdlab.org or 240-979-0640. Registration is not mandatory.
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.
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffie or blanket, and join Friendsville Library for a special evening children's story time! Enjoy stories, songs, movement, and rhymes during this fun-filled evening. This program is geared towards ages 2-5, but younger and older children are welcome! 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 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Story Time @ Kitzmiller Library! The Story Time is geared for children ages 3-5. Please join us as we 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 11:00 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.
10 for $10 Bone In Wings! $2 Drafts *Dine In Only *Bone-In Wings Only *One Flavor per 10 wings *Select 16oz Domestic Drafts *While Supplies Last
Introducing a special partnership with Dove Center and Shoofly Java: Coffee, Tea & Trauma Recovery Join the Dove Center at Shoofly Java to enjoy coffee, tea, and trauma recovery tips. Afterward, we will head to Jitterbug Movement Studio for a session of healing yoga. This is a time for participants to relax and learn, and will not require deep sharing about trauma history. It is a safe, judgment-free setting to begin or continue your healing. Schedule: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Meet at Shoofly for coffee, tea, snacks, and meaningful conversation, and tips for recovering from trauma. This will include a mindfulness exercise. 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Break/Questions 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Meet at Jitterbug Movement Studio for a Healing Yoga Session with @aylabellefit These sessions are at no cost to participants. They are made possible by a grant through the Dove Center, to provide trauma-informed healing opportunities. REGISTER HERE
Take $2-off any Large Wedgie at Fox's Pizza Den in Oakland! STEAK Steak, cheese, mushrooms, sweet peppers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. ITALIAN Ham, salami, pepperoni, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes & Italian dressing. MEATBALL Meatballs, cheese & signature sauce. TURKEY Turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. TURKEY, BACON & CHEDDAR Name says it all plus lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. CLUB Ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. CHICKEN Chicken breast strips, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. BUFFALO CHICKEN Chicken breast strips, buffalo sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & ranch sauce. VEGGIE Mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, onions, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & Italian dressing. PIZZA-RONI Loads of pepperoni, cheese & signature pizza sauce. HAM Ham, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. BLT Bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. TACO Taco meat, pizza sauce, taco chips, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & taco sauce. ROAST BEEF Roast Beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. ROAST BEEF, BACON, CHEDDAR Name says it all plus lettuce, tomato and mayo.
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Want to help preserve our regional biodiversity? Bring your work gloves, kneeling pads, favorite weeding tools, and some elbow grease to remove unwanted plants from the garden. As you work, you'll learn how to identify common weeds and why protecting native plants is so critical for wildlife. Meet at the native plant garden near the Lake House. Please bring your own water bottle, insect repellent, and sunscreen.