Thursday August 25

The weather today will be mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning and isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the upper 70s and a low 61. Southeast winds of around 5 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 20%.

The Mountain MD Gateway to the West Heritage Area is accepting applications for the FY23 Mini-Grant cycle through August 29. Applicants must be a nonprofit or local jurisdiction and be located within the Heritage Area boundary. Visit the website to learn more about the program, review guidelines, and complete an application.

Marylanders are among the most knowledgeable on global landmarks, reveals a study. They scored 61% – above the national average – and in 9th place overall. Aqua Expeditions has created an interactive quiz…. just for fun!

Garrett College has used a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant to bolster humanities curriculum and programming, support the digitalization of library special collections, and reboot the popular Joan Crawford Lecture Series.

At the regular meeting of the Mayor and Town Council of Oakland on July 5th, Charles “Chuck” Blamble was recognized for his 26 years of dedication and service to the Town of Oakland. CONGRATULATIONS!

Team up with the Friends of New Germany State Park and native plant enthusiasts to help remove unwanted plants from our native plant garden. As you work, you will learn how to identify common weeds and why protecting native plants is so critical for wildlife.

Come and see the wonderful native plants around the Discovery Center. After the stroll, we will create beautiful art with flowers. Flora fun for all ages can be found at the Discover Center!

Every Thursday is Team Trivia Night at Mountain State Brewing Co. Trivia starts at 6:30 PM, and house prizes are awarded for first, second & third places!

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