Sunny, high of 48 today. On Saturday, a chance of rain in the afternoon, high of 49. On Sunday, showers likely, mostly cloudy, high of 42.
Lots of musical entertainment scheduled for this weekend at the Black Bear, Greene Turtle, MoonShadow and Wisp. Check out our Entertainment Guide for times and locations.
Congratulations go to HART for Animals which was just awarded a 2018 grant by the Maryland Department of Agriculture as part of their Spay and Neuter Program designed to reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs euthanized in shelters across the state. This is the fourth year in which HART has been awarded the grant and, to date has provided 1,618 no-cost spay/neuter surgeries to low-income Maryland residents in Garrett and Allegany Counties.
They were making snow on the mountain today; it’s certainly cold enough. Wisp Resort has a few cool things planned for this weekend: The Blackstrap Rail Jam, the Allegheny Collegiate Ski Conference and the Subaru WinterFest. Wait, I didn’t know Subarus could ski…
Dr. Katie Shoe has joined Wellspring Family Medicine and the medical staff at Garrett Regional Medical Center to provide family physician services and obstetrics care. Welcome to Garrett County!
Here’s something different: The Have a Nice Day Project at Trader’s Coffee on February 20th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
The Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County recently added 33 early literacy backpacks to its circulating collection as part of the library’s family engagement initiative. Funding for the backpacks came from the Family Engagement Grant, a total of $1250 received from the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Early Childhood Development (DECD). Each backpack is clear and has a “theme.” Contact Bonetta Winters at 301.334.3996 x 0117 for more information. https://www.relib.net/
Save a life: Garrett Regional Medical Center offers classes in CPR and lifesaving. There are classes coming up in a few weeks.
Garrett College Continuing Education & Workforce Development has scheduled a free, 90-minute presentation on how to be prepared for, and how to respond to, an active shooter situation. This informative session is ideal to protect one’s employees from potential workplace violence. Contact Connie Meyers at 301.387.3084 for more information.
Finally, a polite way of getting rid of bears in your yard as submitted by Lisa C. Thanks Lisa!
