March 10, 2023: Today is National Mario Day! Yes, “that” Mario from the Nintendo games. Growing up Super Mario Bros. on the NES was my favorite game. Do you love Mario, too?
The weather today will be freezing rain. Snow and rain in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Snow accumulation is around an inch. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Highs around 40 and a low of 21. Southeast winds of around 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest at 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is near 100%. Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of snow showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s and a low of 21. Northwest winds of around 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning. The chance of snow is 50%. Sunday will be snow and rain likely, with highs in the mid-30s and a low of 31. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
I did a silly little contest asking folks about their favorite cereal and the winner is Carolyn McGeehee! Carolyn wins a free t-shirt!
Unfortunately, the Harriet Quimby LIVE event has been canceled due to the bad weather. Stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled date!
Garrett County Public Schools will have a synchronous virtual learning day today due to winter weather conditions. In-person learning is cancelled, and students are required to take all necessary learning materials home yesterday, including digital devices.
Are you excited for Spring? The Garrett County Judy Center Early Learning Hub sure is, and they’re hoping we won’t have to hunt for eggs in the snow this year! They’re hosting an event for families with children ages birth-5 in different school districts on March 30th and 31st. Don’t forget to register before March 27th if you want to participate!
The Northern High Wrestling team had top honors as the State-level competition! Congratulations!
The Bears lacrosse registration is open!
Local freshman student Cadence Natividad placed 3rd in an oratorical competition. Way to go!
Garrett College is continuing the entrepreneurship program I had a hand in developing a few years ago called Power of Possibilities! Note the introductory class coming up!
Join for a delicious fish fry hosted by the Bittinger Volunteer Fire Department today from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Enjoy beer-battered haddock, fresh-cut fries, coleslaw, and dessert for only $15 per meal. It’s a pick-up, take-out event!
Come and be a part of the Mountain Fresh Farmers’ Spring Market this Saturday, located downtown in Oakland, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM!
Indulge in a cozy movie night by a warm, crackling fire with a free showing of “Happy Feet” at the New Germany Lake House! Don’t forget to grab some popcorn and drinks available for purchase at the Snack Bar and treat yourself to complimentary s’mores.
Embark on a thrilling 3-mile hike of the Turnpike Trail, Dog Leg Trail, and Acorn Loop with Ranger Noah this Sunday! This moderate-to-difficult hike offers an opportunity to learn about the local animals that are waking up from hibernation.
Celebrate International Women’s Day at Little Crossing Pantry’s Second Sunday Wine Series! Join Emily as she savors a selection of wines made by women winemakers. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to honor the late Mary Sincell McEwen.
Be a part of the upcoming production of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” at Our Town Theatre! Auditions will be held on Sunday from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM and on March 13 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM with Phil Wotherspoon. The show will run from June 1-3 and June 8-11 and calls for 3 females and 5 males aged 30s+.
Don’t let the bad weather dampen your spirit as the town’s entertainment scene still thrives! Keep yourself informed by checking the calendar and the movie schedule!
Here’s a photo of my happiness last evening:
