Children’s Starry Night Story Time

Ruth Enlow Library - Friendsville 315 Chestnut Street, Friendsville,, Maryland

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.

Gardening Classes- Heirloom Beans & Tomatoes

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United States

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.

Creative Writer’s Group

Ruth Enlow Library - Grantsville 102 Parkside Drive, Grantsville, Maryland

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.

Special Board of Education Executive Session

Virtual Only

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.

Teacher Appreciation Week at Espresso Alley

Espresso Alley 25901 Garrett Highway, McHenry, MD, United States

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week This week, Espresso Alley is dedicating its efforts to appreciating the incredible teachers who inspire, guide, and commit themselves to molding futures. They're extending a heartfelt thank you through a special offer: all teachers receive a 15% discount on their purchases throughout the entire week! To educators everywhere: simply present your teacher ID to avail of this discount as a token of appreciation for your invaluable contributions. It's their gesture of gratitude for all your hard work and dedication. Spread the word by tagging your favorite teachers and let them know about this generous offer! Let's collectively make this week an extraordinary one for those who educate, motivate, and lead. A sincere thank you goes out to all teachers for their unwavering dedication and impact!

AI in Action: Practical Applications of AI for Business

Allegany College of Maryland 12401 Willowbrook Road, SE, Cumberland, MD, United States

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.

Free
Event Series Children’s Story Time

Children’s Story Time

Ruth Enlow Library - Kitzmiller 288 W Main St, Kitzmiller, MD

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.

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 6-36 months

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United States

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.

Children’s Story Time

Ruth Enlow Library - Accident 106 S. North Street, Accident, MD, United States

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.

Coffee, Tea & Trauma Recovery

Shoofly Java 213 East Alder Street, Oakland, MD, United States

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

Free

Wedgie Wednesday

Fox's Pizza Den 259 N 3rd Street, Oakland, MD, United States

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.

Teacher Appreciation Week at Espresso Alley

Espresso Alley 25901 Garrett Highway, McHenry, MD, United States

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week This week, Espresso Alley is dedicating its efforts to appreciating the incredible teachers who inspire, guide, and commit themselves to molding futures. They're extending a heartfelt thank you through a special offer: all teachers receive a 15% discount on their purchases throughout the entire week! To educators everywhere: simply present your teacher ID to avail of this discount as a token of appreciation for your invaluable contributions. It's their gesture of gratitude for all your hard work and dedication. Spread the word by tagging your favorite teachers and let them know about this generous offer! Let's collectively make this week an extraordinary one for those who educate, motivate, and lead. A sincere thank you goes out to all teachers for their unwavering dedication and impact!

Event Series Weed or Wildflower?

Weed or Wildflower?

Native Plant Garden 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 3 & up

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United States

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.

Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market

Ruth Enlow Library - Friendsville 315 Chestnut Street, Friendsville,, Maryland

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). 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.

LEGO Club

Ruth Enlow Library - Kitzmiller 288 W Main St, Kitzmiller, MD

Welcome to LEGO Club @ Kitzmiller Library! Our LEGO Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. A monthly building theme will be suggested or builders may choose to free-build. The library will provide the LEGO and Duplo blocks while the kids provide the imagination! 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.

Power Protectors 4-H STEM Challenge: Squishy Circuits

Ruth Enlow Library - Kitzmiller 288 W Main St, Kitzmiller, MD

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 using Squishy Circuits and their imagination along with 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. Registration is required. Please contact Diane at 301-334-8091 or diane@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.

Friends of the Library

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United States

The Friends of the Ruth Enlow Library is a group organized to bring together fellow citizens who value their public library. The Friends work for a better library for the community and speak up for good library service whenever and wherever their efforts are needed. The Friends pursue this mission through education, advocacy, and fundraising.

Finture – Financial Education Series

First United Oakland Community 19 S. Second Street, Oakland, MD, United States

At First United Bank & Trust, they are committed to helping all members of our community meet their financial goals. That's why we offer Finture - Financial Education Series. In our next seminar, Relationship Advisors will lead a discussion on how to Better Understand Your Credit. Learning about these options and how the process works is another step toward achieving your financial goals. Join First United Bank & Trust for this seminar focused on Understanding Your Credit. Topics include: Credit scores Repairing credit Viewing your credit Life hacks for credit Wednesday, May 8 at Oakland Community Office, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be available RSVP to Kimberley Harless, Regional Retail Manager at kharless@MyBank.com or call 1-301-533-2385.

HAVE A HART Guest Bartender Challenge

Mountain State Brewing Co. (Deep Creek Lake) 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry, MD, United States

Save the dates! Join HART for Animals on May 8th and May 30th for a paw-some time supporting HART's adoption wing! They're thrilled to have guest bartenders from Taylor-Made Real Estate & Rentals on May 8th, and Railey Vacations and Real Estate on May 30th! Get ready for thrilling auction items, a shot at the 50/50 drawing, live entertainment by Heart 2 Heart, and an evening of fun with great friends. Plus, every tip at the bar goes towards supporting HART and our mission to rescue homeless animals! Details: 🕕 6:00-9:00 PM 📆 Wednesday, May 8 - Mountain State Brewing Co. with Taylor Made Real Estate & Rentals 📆 Thursday, May 30 - Harbor Bar at Dutch's with Railey Vacations & Real Estate