Creative Writers 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 second Monday of the Month from 6:30 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,

JTF Public Skate Session

Grantsville Town Park

The ice rink is located in Grantsville Town Park near the Ruth Enlow Library. All sessions are limited on the number of participants so JTF1 encourages you to buy your admissions in advance but drop-ins are also welcome. Public skates are limited to scheduled times. Please see the schedule below to plan your visit. Follow us on Facebook (JTF1 or jointtrainingfacility1) to get the most up-to-date schedule. RENTALS The Ice Rink has skates for all sizes, helmets, and skate aids for rent. Skates are $2, helmets are $1, and skate aids are $2. Skate aids are only available for children under 48 inches in height. You can bring your own bike helmet. Helmets are not required but encouraged, especially for beginners. Additionally, if you are renting skates, you are required to wear socks. Please wear full-length socks - footies, ankle socks, etc. are not appropriate to protect your skin in skates. SKATE SESSIONS AND PRIVATE RENTALS JTF will hold multiple Public Skate Sessions which are $5 per skater plus skate rental. Additionally, we have two special sessions. The Afterschool Skate is Monday through Friday 4-6 PM and rental skates will be included in the session price of $5. Please note; […]

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.

12 Days of Christmas Live Drawing

Virtual Only

Join Lake&Lure as they announce the winners of its 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. They'll be giving away a kayak, paddle board, solo stove, and a JBL speaker!

Tree Talk Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah and Student Intern Maddy on this moderate-to-difficult 2-mile hike, and learn about some of the 16 native trees that are labeled throughout the park. This will be the first in a series of tree talks, with each focusing on different tree species.

Board of Education Meeting

Dennett Road Educational Complex Dennett Road Educational Complex, Oakland, MD, United States

The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The Board will meet in the Community Room (cafeteria) of the Dennett Road Educational Complex. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review. Public comment for the December Board Meeting will begin at 4:00 PM, after which time the Board of Education will meet in executive session until 5:45 PM. The Board of Education will reconvene for public sessions from 6:00 PM - 7:10 PM. Time is set aside during the public session for the hearing of constituents at approximately 7:00 PM. Please note, 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 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 - https://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/garrett/Board.nsf/Public. The agenda is not considered final until the Board takes action to accept it at the start of each meeting. Part or […]

STEAM KIDS

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

STEAM Kids programs are happening here at the Friendsville Library! Join the 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. 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.

Holiday Family Paint Night

Deep Creek Pottery 1550 Deep Creek Drive (back side of The Fort), McHenry, MD, United States

Join Deep Creek Pottery for a fun family night of painting pottery! Choose from a great selection of holiday pottery to paint! They will offer 10% off of ALL holiday paintable items! Enjoy some holiday goodies and music to top it off! Wear something festive or even your favorite Christmas jammies! Must pre-register for this event by emailing deepcreekpottery@gmail.com, calling 301-501-1619.

Santa is Coming to Deep Creek UNO

Deep Creek Uno 19814 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD, United States

Santa is coming to Deep Creek UNO! Make plans to visit the restaurant tonight for a visit with the big guy himself.

Joy of Christmas Light Show

Oakland Community Center 14 N 8th Street, Oakland, MD, United States

Nightly shows from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Over 40,000 lights to watch. Listen outdoors or on your vehicle's radio. The show starts at the top of each hour. Be sure to check out our new interactive outdoor dance floor! Completely free!

Advent Reconciliation

St. Peter the Apostle Church 208 South 4th St., Oakland, MD, United States

Join St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish in preparing the hearts for Christ this Christmas at our annual Advent Reconciliation with Father Tom Gills, Father Mark Carter, Father Martin Smay, and Father Dominic Atishu on December 12, 2023, at 6:30 PM, in the Church (Oakland).

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.

Deep Creek UNO: Double Nickel Club

Deep Creek Uno 19814 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD, United States

Double Nickel discount on Wednesdays is available all day until next summer. That's right, 40% off lunch or dinner for our dine-in customers 55 and over.* *Free membership in our Double Nickel Club is required and certain restrictions apply. Ask your server for details

Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program

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

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. Please note: If Garrett County schools are canceled due to inclement weather, this outreach event will not be conducted. 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.

Joy of Christmas Light Show

Oakland Community Center 14 N 8th Street, Oakland, MD, United States

Nightly shows from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Over 40,000 lights to watch. Listen outdoors or on your vehicle's radio. The show starts at the top of each hour. Be sure to check out our new interactive outdoor dance floor! Completely free!

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.

JTF Public Skate Session

Grantsville Town Park

The ice rink is located in Grantsville Town Park near the Ruth Enlow Library. All sessions are limited on the number of participants so JTF1 encourages you to buy your admissions in advance but drop-ins are also welcome. Public skates are limited to scheduled times. Please see the schedule below to plan your visit. Follow us on Facebook (JTF1 or jointtrainingfacility1) to get the most up-to-date schedule. RENTALS The Ice Rink has skates for all sizes, helmets, and skate aids for rent. Skates are $2, helmets are $1, and skate aids are $2. Skate aids are only available for children under 48 inches in height. You can bring your own bike helmet. Helmets are not required but encouraged, especially for beginners. Additionally, if you are renting skates, you are required to wear socks. Please wear full-length socks - footies, ankle socks, etc. are not appropriate to protect your skin in skates. SKATE SESSIONS AND PRIVATE RENTALS JTF will hold multiple Public Skate Sessions which are $5 per skater plus skate rental. Additionally, we have two special sessions. The Afterschool Skate is Monday through Friday 4-6 PM and rental skates will be included in the session price of $5. Please note; […]

Virtual Brunch and Learn: DCL Arrowhead Cove Sediment Removal Project Update

Virtual Only

Join Deep Creek Watershed Foundation for a virtual Brunch and Learn session, facilitated by University of Maryland Extension in Garrett County on December 14 at 10:00 AM. Bruce Michael, Deep Creek Lake & Watershed Coordinator for Garrett County will provide a brief update on the Arrowhead Cove Sediment Removal Project. The presentation will cover a summary of the dredging project, why Arrowhead Cove was selected, and slides of existing project site preparation, installation of the cofferdam to hold back lake water from the cove, and the construction of temporary roads/matts for equipment access. Please submit questions by close of business on December 1. Any questions asked during the live presentation will be answered in written reply after the live recording has ended. Registration is required Photo: Arrowhead Cove November 2023

Adult Book Club

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

Join Accident Library on the second Thursday of each month as the Adult Book Club gathers to discuss the latest read. Newcomers are always welcome!!! Please contact the Accident Branch Library at 301-746-8792 or email Kim at kcecil@relib.net for details. 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.

Accident Library’s Holiday Open House

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

The Ruth Enlow Library invites one and all to the Accident Library for our annual Holiday Open House on December 14, beginning at 12:30 PM! Join us for refreshments, activities, and crafts for all ages, door prize drawings, and general merriment. Help the library celebrate the 'most wonderful time of the year'! 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.

Needlework

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

Every Thursday of the month. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters! 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.

Mah-Jongg

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

Please join Grantsville Library to play Mah-Jongg on Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Meet new friends and exercise your brain! If you don't know how to play, the library will teach you! For more information, please ask the staff at the desk. 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.

Reading Buddies

HART for Animals, Inc. 1265 Bumble Bee Rd, Accident, MD, United States

HART for Animals has relaunched our Reading Buddies program! Our primary goal is to cultivate a love for reading among children while also providing much-needed socialization for our adoptable animals. They have an array of new books, delicious dog treats, and cozy cushions ready for you. Join them every Thursday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Enzo's Library, conveniently located in our lobby. Bring your young ones, select books from our collection, and enjoy reading to our adorable dogs and cats. Best of all, you can take the books home with you! HART for Animals extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Bavis Foundation for sponsoring this initiative and generously providing the books, bookmarks, and treats. To take part, simply complete a volunteer application and mention your interest in the Reading Buddies program when they contact you. If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out at edward@hartforanimals.org. Their adoptable pets are eagerly looking forward to meeting you! Reading Buddies is limited to 4 participants at a time (not including guardians), so email them today to reserve your slot! Application: https://forms.gle/nXnafDyFEdsR4KbW8

Event Series Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

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

The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees, which governs the operation of the Ruth Enlow Library. Location may vary, especially during summer. Public participation is welcome, though some business items may be held in closed sessions.