Tuesday November 28, 2023: After the chaos of Black Friday and the deals of Cyber Monday, today is known as Giving Tuesday. In case you haven’t heard of Giving Tuesday, it was created in 2012 as a simple idea: “a day that encourages people to do good” (on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving).
The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers, mainly in the morning. Additional snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Blustery, cold with highs in the lower 20s and a low of 14. West winds of around 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. The chance of snow is 40%. Wind chill values are as low as 1 below.
We received about 2.75″ of snow here in Oakland.
HART for Animals is ready for their yearly #GivingTuesday fundraiser: Up to $5,000 will be matched by the generosity of an anonymous donor!
Also, Deep Creek Watershed Foundation is requesting donations — especially today — to help keep Deep Creek Lake healthy!
Several programs were scheduled at Ruth Enlow Library today but now the libraries are CLOSED for a SNOW DAY.
The JTF ice skating rink is open! Today the weekday public skate is from be 4-6 and 7-9.
Please consider supporting LOCAL Garrett County non-profit and community organizations as you see fit but, personally, I support the local United Way. I was on the Board for County United Way for 9 years and I’ve seen first-hand the good work the organization does locally to give a hand-up in the areas of education, income, and health. Also, this is my second year coaching the local interscholastic mountain bike team and it’s been a lot of fun! The kids have an opportunity to hone their cycling skills, be outside, and build friendships. And, our team has taught me a thing or two along the way!
I’ve tried my best to compile a comprehensive list of Deep Creek Lake area charitable resources here. Please send me a message to let me know of any organization that “does good” that should be included on the list!
