Thursday May 25, 2023: Today is national wine day! Did you know McHenry Beverage Shoppe has 3,700 wines in its collection? Also, they have their own temperature-controlled wine cellar. It’s good to note, they always have chilled Champagne & cheeses on hand for impromptu celebrations!
The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the lower 60s and a low of 41. East winds of around 10 mph. The chance of rain is 20%.
Garrett County Health Department staff, along with underage buyers from local high schools, partnered with Garrett County Sheriff’s Office deputies for tobacco compliance checks from July 2022 to March 2023. Remember, Maryland State law strictly prohibits selling tobacco and nicotine products, including electronic smoking devices, to individuals under 21.
Dr. Nicole Miller, Chief Academic Officer, presented grade band alignment updates at the May Board of Education Meeting for Garrett County Public Schools. Superintendent Barbara Baker also addressed the public, announcing the decision to pause grade band alignment for northern area schools.
Please check here for the dates concerning the end of the 2022-2023 school year in Garrett County Public Schools.
Join the American Legion Post 71 and the Town of Oakland, MD for their Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29, starting at 10:30 AM in downtown Oakland. The community is invited to honor and recognize U.S. Military personnel for their patriotism and service. The parade route begins on Liberty Street, goes through Second and Alder Streets, and concludes at the Oakland Cemetery for a Memorial Day Ceremony.
The Northern Garrett Resources Center Outreach event will take place at multiple locations throughout Garrett County, so be sure to review the complete schedule.
Join Garrett County Emergency Services in celebrating EMS Week with a public class called Stop the Bleed. You’ll gain essential skills to halt life-threatening bleeding in emergencies. Today at 6:30 PM, head to 32 Outfitters Way, McHenry, MD 21541. Walk-in participants are warmly welcome to join.
Today, the Maryland Insurance Administration opens its Virtual Disaster Center, providing support to those seeking assistance with insurance-related matters and inquiries regarding damage caused by recent multi-home fires and other destructive events in Maryland.
Come and be a part of the community at The Harbor Bar at Dutch’s at Silver Tree for the yearly Have a HART Guest Bartender Challenge! Swing by, grab a drink, and contribute to this fundraising event today!
Be a part of “Finding Hope to Cope” today from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Proctor Kildow American Legion. This support group is dedicated to assisting families affected by substance use.
