Weather today will be cloudy with a high of 49 and a low of 23. Tonight into Saturday we can see some snow with accumulation (maybe 1-2 inches). Saturday’s high will be near 31 and a low of 17. Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 34 and a low of 26.
An Explore Garrett College event for prospective students and families will be held Friday evening from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in room 111 of the GIEC building. This is a great way to find out more about the college and its programs and meet staff and faculty in a relaxed environment. Placement testing is also available in the afternoon. All are welcome.
We have an interesting “Where Am I?” contest this month: take a guess and you can win!
The Department of Solid Waste and Recycling just announced that the County Landfill will resume full service hours on Saturdays from 8:00am until 2:30pm beginning April 21st. Normal fees will apply. If you have questions or need more information please contact the Garrett County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling at 301-387-0322.
The Adventure Sports Institute of Garrett College made it to Round 2 of the Blue Ridge Outdoors Top Adventure College contest – VOTE to support ASI!
Day Old News is playing Friday evening at 8:00pm at MoonShadow. They also have music Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
The Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame is holding their induction breakfast Saturday morning at 9:30am at Ace’s Run. Congratulation to inductees Dana McCauley, Caroline Blizzard and Melissa Rank.
There are actually a lot of great events this weekend in the area. Check out our newly redesigned Events page for details. Have fun!
Serial entrepreneur Kevin Cuozzo, owner of A Touch of Class Limousines, just opened his second Doctor Tint and Details and this location is in Garrett County. He and his wife are great people and I am sure this venture will be another success for the dynamic duo! Best of luck and more to follow in the near future.
And, it’s not even Thanksgiving! The Junior Turkey Hunt begins on April 14th and the general hunt begins April 18th.
Both National Arbor Day (April 27th) and Maryland Arbor Day (first Wednesday) are celebrated in April. While Nebraska was the first state to declare an Arbor Day in the 1870s, Maryland, with 51% tree cover, is the only state with a Forest Conservation Act.
Save these trail clean-up dates:
May 19 – Fork Run Recreation
June 16 – New Germany State Park
July 24 – TBD
