Friday November 4, Saturday November 5, Sunday November 6

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s and a low of 53. South winds of around 5 mph. Saturday will be partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy—highs in the upper 60s and a low of 59. South winds of around 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with showers likely in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon—highs around 70 and a low of 53. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain is 60%.

Check out this photo sent by Cambria Nuzum — any ideas for what this is?

As daylight saving time ends this weekend, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to help stay safe from home fires.

Here are some reminders happening in Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS): Students will be dismissed three (3) hours early on Monday, November 7, 2022, for Staff Development in the afternoon. All GCPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in honor of Election Day. Additionally, due to Election Day, the November monthly Board meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

The Board of County Commissioners for Garrett County will meet with the elected Garrett County Board of Education on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Public Meeting Room at the Garrett County Courthouse.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer hunters to take advantage of the upcoming Junior Deer Hunting Days to introduce youth to this time-honored cultural and sporting tradition. This is is open on private and designated public land in all counties on November 12.

Is anyone interested in volunteering or becoming a member of the Friends of New Germany State Park? You are encouraged to attend this quarterly meeting on Saturday at New Germany Lake House.

There’s also a trail user meet up at Rocky Gap State Park tomorrow at 9am. To discuss maybe adding more trails in the park! 🙂

Join the Trapper Education Course on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at New Germany State Park’s Recreation Hall.

Enjoy model railroads? The National Model Railroad Month Open House is nearby on Saturday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Mountaineer Mall.

Mountain Fresh will start its Winter Farmers’ Market on Saturday in downtown Oakland from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Black Tie and Tails will happen on Saturday in The Lodge at Wisp Resort. The evening will offer dinner, dancing, a silent auction for luxury vacations, and many other fun items!

Don’t forget the National Players Fences this Saturday! Purchase your tickets HERE. I’m planning to go to this one! I LOVE the National Players! Will I see you there?

Join Deep Creek Pottery on Saturday for a day of holiday fun for the entire family at the new Performing Arts Center at Garrett College.

N.G.H.S. JROTC presents Bingo Blizzard at Northern High School Cafeteria on Sunday! Tickets are available from JROTC cadets and booster members.

Check the entertainment calendar this weekend! Great bands will be playing around the area.

 

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