JTF will be hosting a fundraising skate for the family affected by the house fire. All admissions for this skate will be donated to the family. Additionally, 10% of the concession stand proceeds will be contributed. Come out and skate to support one of our own Garrett County families in getting back on their feet. Even if you don't skate, join JTF  for lunch at the rink. They will be accepting cash donations and gift cards to assist the family.

Come to the Oakland Library to create a Mason Jar Luminary! 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.

The Lego Showcase is a fundraiser for the Southern Garrett Marching Band, hosted by Elwood, a 4th grader at Broad Ford, as part of his 'Be the Change' Project. Sign up by January 22, 2024, to rent a table and display your Lego builds! General admission is $8/person; children under 2 get in for free. For more information, please contact Leah Shaw at leahshaw83@gmail.com.

The Spaghetti Benefit Dinner will be held on January 27, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Grantsville Fire Department. The cost will be by donation, and you can choose to eat in or carry out! All proceeds will benefit Wyatt Wilkens. This event is hosted by the Grantsville Lions Club and Grantsville Fire Department.

The Employees of WEPCO Federal Credit Union will be hosting a Benefit Spaghetti Dinner for their friend and co-worker, David Wildesen, on January 28, 2024, at the Garrett County Rescue Squad Hall from 11:00 AM until sold out. With the hopes of making this a very successful benefit, they are asking for the communities' help. They are also accepting monetary donations which will be given directly to David to help offset the cost of his medical expenses. David has been an employee, serving as a Loan officer, in the Oakland branch of WEPCO Federal Credit Union for 31 years. David and his wife Jessica, along with their daughter Harleigh, reside in Oakland, MD. He is suffering from kidney disease and is needing a kidney transplant. The medical procedures and all of the testing that is required for his care are very costly. They are asking that you please consider supporting this benefit for David and his family. No donation is too big or too small. Monetary Donations can be mailed to WEPCO Federal Credit Union, PO Box 157 Bloomington, MD 21523. Please make checks payable to David Wildesen Benefit. Please contact Chelsea Elliott for all other donations at 301-616-1171.

Join Deep Creek Pottery for a Sunday Funday making a beautiful clay birdhouse! You will use tools to texture and create your one-of-a-kind birdhouse! $45.00 per person. Tickets available!