There were some brief and sporadic showers yesterday. Today’s weather will be more chance for showers and thunderstorms. A high near 74 and a low around 61.
It’s Open Mic Night at MoonShadow this evening from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. There are still openings.
Team Trivia is on for this evening at the Greene Turtle in McHenry from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
Congratulations to friend and colleague Ashley Ruby, Director of the Advising & Academic Success Center at Garrett College, who was selected to join Complete College America, a non-profit dedicated to eliminating achievement gaps among students by providing “equity of opportunity” to all. Way to go Ashley!
Another “Congratulations” goes out to the Oakland Renaissance Arts & Entertainment District! The Application Committee was awarded the 2018 Asa M. McCain “Spirit of Oakland” Award at last night’s GOBA (Greater Oakland Business Association) meeting. This award recognizes individuals or groups that have contributed to the betterment of the community and is voted on by the GOBA membership.
The photo below is courtesy of the Garrett County Arts Council and shows GOBA President Fred Gregg presenting the award to team members Mikey Virts, Michelle Ross, Bob Carney, Karen Reckner and Frank Shap.
Theatre on the Lake starts its season with the Old Red barn New Play Reading Series on June 29th, with the main season beginning on July 5th with the presentation of People at the Edge of Town.
Local writer and “dream consultant” Rose Gordy will present “Dreamscape Poetry’ as part of the 2018 Mountain Maryland Writers Workshop. Her session is scheduled for Friday, July 27th from 11:00am until 12:30pm at Swallow Falls State Park. There are other experts presenting that week as well.
The AAA forecasts that 64% of American families travelling this summer plan to take a road trip. Of course, the lucky ones will travel to the Deep Creek Lake area. WalletHub has actually conducted an analysis of the best and worst states to take a road trip. I’ll let you decide if you like their findings and methodology and find out where Maryland lands.
