Category: Community News

Several local farms have CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs.  You prepay the season and get a basket full of fresh farm products all summer long.  Some even deliver in parts … Continue reading “Get fresh produce all summer long with a local CSA farm!”

MONDAYs  Deer Park Community Bldg. & Thursday’s Loch Lynn 6:00-6:45 PM Questions: call, text or email. Like on FaceBook: ChristiewithREFIT® 724-984-8833 [email protected]

Did you know that Garrett County has over 30 amazing trails and hiking paths? Get active and explore the area all while increasing your health and wellness. Check out the … Continue reading “Get Active Garrett County!”

According to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene FluWatch, there is widespread geographic identification of Influenza throughout Maryland as of early January.  What you can do:  Get vaccinated – … Continue reading “Influenza Virus Widespread in Maryland”

Did you know that you can access reproductive health services at your local health department? That means that you may be able to get birth control (pills, patches, rings, shot, … Continue reading “Family Planning Services Available at Garrett County Health Department”

ACCU provides assistance to all individuals who have Maryland Medical Assistance coverage including those enrolled in a Managed Care Organization (MCO).  The current MCO’s available in Garrett County include Maryland … Continue reading “Garrett County ACCU Program”

Garrett Lakes Arts Festival will present the NATIONAL PLAYERS in their performance of THE GIVER, Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30 pm at Garrett College. Information is available at the GLAF … Continue reading “National Players present THE GIVER”

Between 1,039,000 and 1,185,000 people in the U.S. were living with HIV/AIDS in 2003, the most recent year for which estimates are available from the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading “Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program”

If you are unable to obtain your prescription medication because you have no insurance or limited insurance coverage, live in Garrett County, and meet financial guidelines the Garrett County MedBank … Continue reading “MedBank of Garrett County”

Deer Park Eliminators Community Group and Town of Deer Park provide free or low cost events for the community to do with their families. Please remember to check out our … Continue reading “Deer Park Eliminators Recruitment flyer”

Join us March 25, 2017 for the 4th Annual fundraiser for Samantha Funding The Arts. This is a great time for the whole family. The main event is our cornhole … Continue reading “Samantha’s Beat The Winter Blues Bash & Cornhole Tournament”

Each year, more than 200 women in Maryland are told they have cervical cancer, but it can be prevented by getting an HPV vaccine and by getting regular Pap tests. … Continue reading “January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month”

Please come out and give the Action Teams a try! It might be what you have been looking for.

Still some spots open. Call Linda @ 301-616-7282

Youth from Kitzmiller and Oakland, along with volunteers and their community outreach workers, participated in Sticker Shock on December 28, 2016. The groups went to four local business that sell … Continue reading “Kitzmiller Empowerment Group and Club 21550 Sticker Shock”

January 2nd, 2017 by WCBC Radio Drug overdoses now kill far more Marylanders and Americans than car crashes and homicides, and officials already know 2016 was be far worse than … Continue reading “Maryland drug overdose deaths exceed 2015′s grim tally”

Bring your gently used toys to the Overlook Judy Center on January 10 and swap them out for new toys! **See attached flyer** For questions call: 301-334-4211 Sponsored by: the … Continue reading “Garrett County Toy Exchange”

December 28th, 2016 by WCBC Radio In Maryland, heroin-related deaths tripled from 2011 to 2015, rising from 247 to 748, according to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. … Continue reading “Maryland Ranks Fifith In The Country With Overdose Death Rate”

The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released a video which highlights the 2-Generation approach to combating poverty and enhancing family economic success. Selected as regional, collaborative partners by the White … Continue reading “Garrett Cty. Community Action and Allegany Cty. HRDC Featured in 2-G Video”

There were many people in your life that have made a difference in what kind of person you turned out to be. These people are the kind of people that … Continue reading “Drug Free Communities Action Team Needs YOU!”

Christmas Spirit Children’s Program at 10:45 AM Sunday, December 18th at Mtn. Lake Baptist Church at 1005 Broadford Road, Oakland, Maryland 21550.

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 6:00 Garrett County Commissioners Annual County Update HELD AT GARRETT COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

Kitzmiller Breakfast with Santa is Canceled

Since Ice and snow is on the way. Tips to keep you healthy. http://dhmh.maryland.gov/cold

Please join us this Saturday December 17th. 6pm. Free event