Skating into the New Year
Grantsville Park Town of Grantsville, MD, United StatesJoin Garrett County Health Department as they kick off the 2024 Winter Activity Series in Grantsville at JTF Ice Rink on January 11th, 2024, for an evening skate from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Garrett County residents can skate for free for up to five sessions throughout January and February. This kick-off event is part of a larger initiative to reinvest in local businesses to improve access to physical activity. Designed by Argabrite and her team in 2022 with funding from a competitive grant award through CareFirst, GC In Motion has reinvested $55,341 in local businesses to help the economy and change the way Garrett County residents spend their leisure time by making physical activity more accessible. Once you sign up for a free account on GoGarrettGounty.com, you earn reward points for watching videos or reading short articles about our local business, community resources, and helpful tips for a healthy lifestyle. Free events that promote physical activity and connectedness are a central part of the program portfolio, along with community step challenges and a brand new recipe challenge happening now! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for you and your family! Click here to pre-register for ice skating.
Virtual Town Halls on State Superintendent Search
Virtual OnlyThe Maryland State Board of Education will host a series of virtual town halls to obtain feedback from families, educators, administrators and community members on the State Superintendent of Schools selection process. The town halls will be conducted by executive search firm Hazard, Young, and Attea (HYA) via Zoom on the following dates: Tuesday, January 16 – 9:00 AM Wednesday, January 17 – 1:00 PM Thursday, January 18 – 6:00 PM This outreach will help to inform the State Board on the leadership qualities and attributes that Marylanders identify as critical for the role of State Superintendent. Dr. Jack Smith, former Interim State Superintendent of Schools and former Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent will facilitate the town halls on behalf of HYA and the State Board. More information on the State Superintendent search process and the Zoom links to join the town halls can be found here. For those unable to attend the town halls, this survey is available to share thoughts on the next State Superintendent, whose term will begin July 1 and continue through June 30, 2028. The State Board will continue to seek public input throughout the search process and will provide regular updates through the Maryland […]
Mountain State Brewing DCL Trivia Night
Mountain State Brewing Co. (Deep Creek Lake) 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry, MD, United StatesMountain State Brewing DCL plays TEAM TRIVIA every Thursday at 6:30 PM! Come test your knowledge over some cold brews & good friends.
Pirates, Poets & Scribes at MoonShadow
MoonShadow 145 Bumblebee Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesThis is a poetry event where work is read aloud. Spectators and poets are welcome to come and enjoy the work of others, and also share their own work at this free open mic event. Come and join them on the couches of MoonShadow Cafe for a night of spoken word and fellowship.
Martin Luther King Day Sale at J.A Greenlea Designs
J.A Greenlea Designs 205 East Adler Streer, Oakland, MD, United States20% off all Vera Bradley and Kate Spade items and this enamel top farm table is only $99.95! Vera Bradley items are already 50+% off retail! The sale runs from 1/14/24 through 1/19/24! To celebrate loyal online customers, signs will not be posted in the booth, but will be honored at the register!!
Free Popcorn Friday
Garrett 8 Cinemas 19741 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD, United StatesFree Popcorn Friday is back! Join Garrett 8 Cinemas on Friday, January, 19th for a movie and they'll give you a free large popcorn* to enjoy during the show. *no refills
Canceled JTF Public Skate Session
Grantsville Town ParkThe 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; […]
Winter Waterfowl Walk
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesCome join the naturalists for a brief hike along the lake shore in search of Deep Creek Lake's diverse cast of migrant quackers!
Lawyer in the Library
Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United StatesGet free help for your civil legal issues* - brought to you by Maryland Legal Aid. *An intake will be completed; if you qualify for services, brief advice will be given. If not, referrals and general legal information will be given. For more information, contact Michael Stevens at mstevens@mdlab.org or 240-979-0640.
Celebrate Recovery
Faith Evangelical Free Church 1009 Maryland Highway, Mountain Lake Park, MD, United StatesJoin Faith Church every Friday at 6:30 PM for anyone with hurt, hang-ups, and habits.
The Dead Strings at MoonShadow
MoonShadow 145 Bumblebee Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesTrae Buckner (the Hillbilly Gypsies/the Hillbilly Biscuits, & the Slaw Dogs) and Gary Antol (The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, Well Strung, Tiger Maple String Band) team up to make some OUTSTANDING roots and bluegrass music. There is no way of telling all y'all how much talent and experience is involved in this duo... but I can tell you this... YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW.
Pub Trivia @ Vagabond Taproom
Vagabond Taproom 215 E Alder St., Oakland, MD, United StatesThe Vagabond Taproom's Trivia Night returns for the winter every other Friday night at 7:00 PM with your host, Thomas Vose, presenting a new set of tricky questions for your brain-teasing pleasure!
Black Dog Hollow at Honi-Honi Bar
Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United StatesBlack Dog Hollow is a kick-ass party band playing rock, dance, pop, and country.
JTF Public Skate Session
Grantsville Town ParkThe 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; […]
A Stitch in Time Sewing Circle
Ruth Enlow Library - Accident 106 S. North Street, Accident, MD, United StatesAccident 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.
Rail Jam #2
Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, MD, United StatesRegistration is open from 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN in the Main Lodge at Wisp Resort. The competition is open to skiers, snowboards, and spectators. So come and join the fun or cheer on your friends. Here’s the deal: Registration from 10am-noon in the Main Lodge $20 Entry Free, $5 deposit (refunded upon returning the bib) Riders meeting just before 1:00 PM The competition starts at 1:00 PM in Central Park “Open jam” style with Am and Pro separation of riders and skiers
Bats: Spooky or Spectacular?
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesMeet a Naturalist in the Discovery Room to learn about the world's only flying mammal - bats! Determine fact from fiction as you debunk common bat myths. Then, play a fun game to learn how bats use sound to navigate, hunt, and communicate. A fun program for all ages!
Canceled Bats: Spooky or Spectacular?
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesMeet a Naturalist in the Discovery Room to learn about the world's only flying mammal - bats! Determine fact from fiction as you debunk common bat myths. Then, play a fun game to learn how bats use sound to navigate, hunt, and communicate. A fun program for all ages!
Furs, Feather, and Skulls!
New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesDrop by the Lake House for this hands-on program, where Ranger Noah will be displaying a collection of furs, feathers, and skulls. Test your knowledge of local birds and mammals and learn about the unique traits that set these animals apart. This program is a "come-and-go" style display, so visitors are welcome to stop by at any point during the two-hour program window.
