Wednesday June 13

Today’s weather will be scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76 and a a low around 57. Some of the storms tonight could be severe.

The Mountain Fresh Farmers Market is today at the Pavilion in Oakland from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Here’s a listing of what you can expect to see.

Bear Creek Traders is celebrating the 93rd birthday of Deep Creek Lake with a number of specials throughout the month including souvenirs for $.93.

The Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park has two nice programs scheduled for today. They have “Buzz into Pollination” where attendees can learn about pollination and pollinators at 11:00am. They also have “Aviary Encounters” at 2:00pm where you can meet the center’s raptors, learn about them and even watch them eat.

There’s a “Poetry Corner” at the Ruth Enlow Library’s Accident branch this afternoon from 5:00pm – 6:30pm.

After you learn about bees at the Discovery Center this morning you may want to attend this event in Frostburg in the evening. The Draft Sports Bar and Grill will be hosting Sharon Ryan from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. This paint night is dedicated to raising awareness of several types of bees that have been put on the endangered species list. There is a fee for supplies and food is available for purchase.

Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO) does some really important work state-wide and has worked with entrepreneurs here in Garrett County over the past few years. They just announced a new “partner fund” to provide funding and technical support for entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds. If you are thinking about a tech start-up or know someone that is, check this out.

The Garrett County Health Department has schedules rabies clinics around the county from 5-6 p.m and the cost is $5 for each animal.

Garrett County Sheriff’s Office will be absorbing Animal Control duties. According to Sheriff Rob Corley, the new Animal Control officers will streamline the process because they are also deputized and will handle all of the animal bites, quarantines as well as attacks.

There is FREE Taco Bell nationwide today because the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs.

There is a boat in the Online Marketplace that has recently been reduced in price.

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