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🌱 How international college athletes are changing days at Grantsville Elementary

Also, don't miss Denise Baldwin on the Grantsville Patch calendar

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What's up Grantsville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How international college athletes are changing days at Grantsville Elementary

Also on today's calendar: Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Snow showers, with a high of 24 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold with a little snow, temps: high: 26, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Windy; a bit of p.m. snow, with a high of 27 and low of 8 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ College, Elementary Students Make Connections (deepcreektimes.com) β€” Grantsville Elementary students are building global connections through repeat visits from Garrett College’s international student-athletes, who share their cultures and stories in local classrooms. The nearly nine-year-old program also includes Crellin and Broad Ford schools, helping Garrett County kids see how children worldwide are both different and very much alike.
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πŸ“Έ Around Grantsville

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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Grantsville

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β˜… Featured events β˜…

    Friday December 12
  • Denise Baldwin
    Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant, 102 Fort Dr, McHenry
    6:00 pm

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Other local events
    Friday December 12
  • Holiday Open House
    Grantsville Branch Library , 102 Parkview Drive , Grantsville
    1:00 pm
  • Puzzle Club
    Grantsville Branch Library , 102 Parkview Drive , Grantsville
    3:00 pm
  • Saturday December 13
  • Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL)
    Spring Ridge Training , 1393 Dorsey Hotel Rd , Grantsville
    9:00 am
  • Sunday December 14
  • Team Bingo Sundays
    Mountain State Brewing Co , 6690 Sang Run Rd , McHenry
    1:00 pm
  • Monday December 15
  • Children's Story Time
    Grantsville Branch Library , 102 Parkview Drive , Grantsville
    11:30 am
  • Creative Writer’s Group
    Grantsville Library , 102 Parkview Dr , Grantsville
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday December 16
  • Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program
    Grantsville Library , 102 Parkview Dr , Grantsville
    12:00 pm

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Friday December 12
  • Holiday Open House
    Grantsville Branch Library , 102 Parkview Drive , Grantsville
    1:00 pm
  • Puzzle Club
    Grantsville Branch Library , 102 Parkview Drive , Grantsville
    3:00 pm
  • Denise Krestal-Baldwin: Black Bear Taverne Deep Creek MD 6-9
    Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant , 102 Fort Dr , McHenry
    6:00 pm
  • Monday December 15
  • Children's Story Time
    Grantsville Branch Library , 102 Parkview Drive , Grantsville
    11:30 am

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Speak up!
    Where to file a complaint Have an issue with a solar provider, utility company, telephone provider, or even a state agency, but not sure where to… (Nextdoor )
  • Many people aren't aware of where responsibility lies when it comes to utility services.
    β€’ Who’s responsible if a power surge damages your appliances β€’ When and why utilities can (or can’t) be shut off during extreme cold β€’ Whether… (Nextdoor )
  • Pillar Innovations posted a job opening for Shop Welder in Grantsville. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Frostburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grantsville here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Frostburg

  • MCTA presents 'An Irish Christmas' with John Doyle and Cathie Ryan (wvnews.com)
  • US visa changes force international students to leave MD (thedailyrecord.com)

Cumberland

  • Nonprofit vandal suspect trashes police HQ in escape attempt (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • Denied Federal Disaster Aid, a Town in Trump Country Feels Forgotten (nytimes.com)
  • Allegany County Tourism recognized at the 44th Annual Maryland Travel and Tourism Summit (wvnews.com)

Oakland


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-- The Patch AM Team

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