The weather today will be areas of fog in the morning. It will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s and a low of 58. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Saturday will be patchy fog in the morning. It will be sunny with highs in the lower 80s and a low of 63. South winds around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 10%. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms—highs in the lower 80s and a low of 63. The chance of rain is 40%.
There are a few FREE summer camps just announced (starting next week)!
Did you catch the “parade of the planets” this morning? These planets are known as “naked-eye planets” because they can be seen without the use of binoculars or telescopes — are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. They were aligned in their natural order from the sun, with the partial moon joining them before dawn.
Also, a rocket launched at 5:35 a.m. today from Wallops Flight Facility carrying student experiments. The rocket reached an altitude of 70 miles.
When Dr. Kara Rogers Thomas attended her first Grantsville Days, the Appalachian folklore expert was anticipating observing lawn mower pulls. But, Thomas highlighted supporting new folk traditions, including the expansion of folk life topics such as “rock climbers, kayakers and white water enthusiasts, cross country skiers, sustainable farmers, race car drivers” that are now being explored through a folklife lens.
The dynamic father-son team Ken & Brad Kolodner weave together a captivating soundscape on hammered dulcimer and clawhammer banjo, blurring the lines of Old-Time, Bluegrass, and American Roots music. Watch this video for a DCT discount code for tomorrow’s concert!
We celebrated FIRST Robotics Team 1629 last night!
Join Learning Beyond the Classroom today at Swan Meadow School and Crellin United Brethren Church.
It’s the big weekend in Grantsville! Starting off with the Annual Fireman’s Parade. Here is the full lineup schedule.
In line with the Grantsville Days, please note that The Ruth Enlow Library Grantsville Branch will be closed on Saturday.
Check out the state park’s programs this weekend:
- Stream Survey Activity (June 24 | June 26)
- Wildflower Stroll
- Campground Critter
- New Bee on the Block
- Reptile Encounter
- Shell-fies
- Tracking and Stalking
- Dutch Oven Cooking
- Birdfeeder Bonanza
Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Market for the open-air farmers market every Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Downtown Oakland! You will find fresh produce, plants, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams & jellies, body care items, and crafts all made and grown by the vendor!
2022 Country Garden Tours will happen this Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Tickets are on sale at www.MountainLaurelGardenClub.com or at the tour gardens on the day of the tour.
Another fully booked entertainment this weekend! Check out the local bands that will be playing around the area:
- Curtis and the Shakerz at Honi-Honi Bar
- Alyssa Hankey at Sipside Lounge
- The Y’allterations at MoonShadow
- Walk of Shame at Honi-Honi Bar (June 24 | June 25)
- Briana Merkel & Dave Dub at MoonShadow
- Pirate Party with Boathouse
- Honi House Band at Honi-Honi Bar
