The Garrett Regional Medical Center Foundation 2023 Foundation Gala will be rescheduled from Saturday, November 11, 2023, to Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Ag Heritage Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry. Event proceeds will support behavioral health services at GRMC’s Family Health and Wellness Center located at 69 Wolf Acres Drive in Oakland. Since opening in 2019, the demand for mental and behavioral health care and treatment at GRMC’s regional behavioral health center continues to climb. Sponsorships for the 2023 Gala are still available. For more information on available sponsorships to support the Foundation’s behavioral health campaign, contact Emily Tobin at 301-533-4178 or emily.tobin@wvumedicine.org. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

Join St. Peter the Apostle Church for its First Sunday of Advent on December 3, 2023.

St. Peter the Apostle Church looks forward to welcoming you to our Annual Parish Brunch on Sunday, December 3, at 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall. Why join St. Peter the Apostle Church at the festive family event? To enjoy a delicious meal from Goehringer's Catering Door prizes Raffle baskets sponsored by our Mission Teams Festive entertainment by our Religious Education Students Shopping from select items at our Religious Article Shop booth A visit from Santa and goodies for our young disciples Because you are a blessing to our parish and we wish to thank you! If you haven’t already submitted your R.S.V.P., kindly contact us by email at secretary@garrettstpeter.com before noon on Sunday, November 26.

Join Grantsville Library for a book signing and book talk with author Carol Ann Frazee. Carol Anne is the author of Elizabeth's Journey and Lorelei Asks, "What Happens Next?": Sequel to Elizabeth's Journey. 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.

You'll be "Walkin' Through a Winter Wonderland" at Friendsville Library's Holiday Open House! Come out and join Friendsville Library for a very "cool" time! "Jack Frost" will even be stopping by and joining us for a special Story Time event. Warm up with a cup of hot wassail or cocoa, while savoring some delicious holiday cookies! Kids can enjoy a variety of crafts and activities. Be sure to enter our door prize drawings! It's going to be "snow" and much fun! 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.

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 Garrett County Community Action Senior Health and Fitness Club for the Holiday Luncheon on December 5, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM at CARC Room 931. Bring a side dish or dessert. Also, they will be collecting gift cards for local families in need. Please RSVP to bmcconnell@garrettcac.org by November 21.

Join Oakland Library for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities on days when Garrett County Public Schools have an early dismissal for staff development. Registration is required and participants must be age six or older. Parents and younger siblings are asked to wait in the library during the program. Please contact Julie at 301-334-3996 x 0104 or julie@relib.net to register. 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.

Dial in for free from home or cell phone: 855-962-0996 For everything from body contouring to advanced surgery after trauma, the UPMC Department of Plastic Surgery offers a breadth of comprehensive services. In this Tele-Town Hall, Peter Rubin, MD, will give an overview of plastic surgery at UPMC. He will also explain how UPMC helps people after significant weight loss. As co-director of the Life After Weight Loss Program at UPMC, Dr. Rubin specializes in the surgical removal of excess or sagging skin to provide a more sculpted, natural look. For More Information: UPMC.com/PlasticSurgery How to participate: Dial in for free: 855-962-0996

Look at this gorgeous lighted snowman! Put your touches on it to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake! $80.00 each. Tickets are available!