ALLEGANY COUNTY LIBRARY

Each branch (Washington Street, South Cumberland, LaVale, Frostburg, Georges’ Creek, and Westernport) holds many events throughout the year, for all ages. Visit alleganycountylibrary.info for a full list.

Garrett County Health Fair and Fun Festival Set for April 6th

Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee has announced that the Garrett County Health Fair and Family Fun Festival will be held on Saturday, April 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the CARC (Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex) at Garrett College in McHenry. The festival is a free community event, designed to increase health awareness and to promote health-oriented resources for all ages, which are available throughout the local community.

Lenten Fish Dinners at St. Peter’s in Oakland

February 16, 2024 through March 23, 2024

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Oakland MD is hosting Lenten Fish Dinners every Friday in Lent from February 16th through March 23rd. The dinners are held upstairs in the parish hall at 208 South Fourth Street, Oakland. Dinners are served from 4:30 to 6:30 with takeouts beginning at 4:00. The price is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The meal includes a fried fish sandwich, French fries, two sides (pick from stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, applesauce), a drink, and dessert. You won’t go away hungry. THERE WILL BE NO DINNER ON GOOD FRIDAY.

First Presbyterian Sets Palm Sunday, Easter Services

March 24, 2024

First Presbyterian Church has set its Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday Church Services. On Palm Sunday, services begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Alison Peters leading worship; her sermon will be entitled, “Time.” On Easter Sunday, a Sunrise service will be held at 7 a.m. at the Mountain View pavilion. And, the Easter morning service will be held at 11 a.m. Pastor Peters’ sermon will be entitled, “Feast.”

Goodwill Fire Company Blood Drive

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Goodwill Fire Company will hold a blood drive at the Armory in Lonaconing on Tuesday, October 29th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (301)-707-8198.

Ridgeley Hawks Sign-Ups

Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Ridgeley Hawks Football Association will hold signups for the upcoming 2024 season. Come to the Kinder Center on March 24th, from 2 to 4 p.m. All players and cheerleaders must bring two copies of their birth certificate and proof of residency. Anyone living in Ridgeley, Carpendale, Wiley Ford, Route 28 north of the 956 intersection, Old Furnace Road, and all the surrounding areas are eligible to sign up.

Women of Emmanuel Spirit Night

Tuesday, March 20, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Women of Emmanuel will host a Spirit Night and Bake Sale at Roy Roger’s Restaurant in Cumberland on Tuesday, March 20th from 5 to 8 p.m. Please join them!

Short Gap VFC Wing Dinner

Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Short Gap Volunteer Fire Company will have an All-You-Can-Eat wing dinner on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Includes eight flavors of wings, french fries, cole slaw, and drinks. Carry out is available at the door. The coast is $20 for adults; $10 for kids under 12; and, $5 for kids under 6. For more information, call (304)-813-2115.

Meyersdale Elks Fish Fry

Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Meyersdale Elks Lodge will have a Fish Fry on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fried or baked haddock, french fries, or baked potato, cole slaw and roll. The cost is $13 for adults; $9 for kids; and, $4 for kids under 6. Eat in or take out available by calling the lodge Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call (814)-634-8411.

Hyndman VFD Fish Fry

Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

The Hyndman Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a fish fry on Sunday, March 24th, from noon to 4 p.m. The price is $10 for a dinner and includes fried fish with your choice of two sides, such as french fries, mac-n-cheese, stewed tomatoes or cole slaw. Drinks and desserts are also available at an additional cost. Dine in or take out available. Call (814)-842-3414 for more information.