We have some exciting news! Due to construction at the library, our beloved "Quilters Corner" have temporarily relocated to the Town Hall Council Chambers. The Council chambers offer plenty of room for the quilting community to continue their creative work, and we're excited to keep the quilting spirit alive and thriving while the library is under construction! Happy quilting, everyone!

We’re excited to share that the Friendsville Branch of Ruth Enlow Library will be moving to a temporary location! The library will operate from the Community Center Building (Senior Center) at 947 Community Drive while construction of their new building takes place.

During this time, the library will continue to serve you with the following hours:

• Monday & Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  
• Tuesday & Thursday: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Stay tuned for updates on the move and upcoming special events. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at the new location!

This is a friendly reminder that we have a secure, locked drop box available for after-hours use. If you need to drop off any important documents or items outside of office hours, you can find the drop box located near the main entrance of the Friendsville Town Hall.

Market will be held at Friendsville Community Park in the rear parking lot on Lions Circle Drive on October 9, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and November 13, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Experience an unforgettable journey into the world of natural resources with the Natural Resources Careers Camp! This week-long adventure, nestled in the scenic mountains of Garrett County, Maryland, is designed for high school students seeking to explore exciting career paths and college opportunities in the realm of natural resources.

Applications for NRCC 2025 are being accepted now!

Our Community Park is esteemed within the local community, with dedicated efforts to maintain its pristine condition. It serves as an excellent setting for hosting picnics of varying sizes, providing a relaxing environment for an hour, two hours, or an entire day.

Explore this superb outdoor rental venue for a range of events, including picnics, weddings, reunions, family gatherings, as well as club and organization events.

Access the Park Fact Sheet for rental rates and a map.

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The form will only take a few minutes to complete and will ensure that you are added to our mailing list. Don't miss out on all the exciting things happening in Friendsville! By subscribing to our newsletter, you'll be the first to know about town events, community news, and more. Thank you for your interest in staying connected with the Town of Friendsville!

We invite you to a heartfelt Old-Time Hymn Sing benefiting the Friendsville Veterans Memorial Project! Join us on Sunday, November 10th, at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 251 Maple Street, Friendsville, MD.

This uplifting event is a wonderful opportunity to come together in song and support a great cause. There will be a freewill donation collected to help ensure the completion of the Veterans Memorial.

A special thank you to Pastor Peter Suwak and Fred Fox for organizing this meaningful gathering. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Sunday, November 10th

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 251 Maple Street, Friendsville, MD

Let’s raise our voices and honor our veterans together!

We’re excited to announce that we’ve finished the front side of another wall with Veterans Bricks, and we still have plenty of space available for more orders!

In addition, we are now accepting bids for the concrete slab for the Memorial. If you’d like to receive a bid packet, please reach out to Ken Hinebaugh at 443-686-2914. Thank you!

Join us for the Turkey Trot on November 16, 2024!

Get ready for a fun-filled day featuring a 1-mile fun walk and a 5K run, all to benefit the Friendsville Elementary PTO.

📍 Location: Friendsville Community Park

Prizes will be awarded for:

• Best Dressed Individual
• Best Dressed “Turkey Squad”
• Fastest Time

Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and prepare for a fantastic day of community spirit and fun! More details to come soon!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🦃✨

Join us for BINGO at the Friendsville Volunteer Rescue & Fire Department on November 2, 2024!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for fun, prizes, and community spirit. Don't miss out on the chance to shout "BINGO!" and win big!

Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase. All proceeds go towards supporting our local rescue and fire services.

Come early to get a good seat and your lucky cards. Visit Friendsville VFRD Special Events Committee Facebook page for additional details.

Christmas is coming and so is our Annual Breakfast with Santa and Craft Bazaar!! If you or anyone you know who may want to setup at our craft bazaar please have them message Caitlin McCormick through the Friendsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Inc. Facebook page.

Welcome! Our mission is to encourage and uplift businesses throughout the area. Check out our Facebook page for details about our monthly meetings.

🏥 Blood Pressure Check-Up: Mark your calendars! I will be at the Friendsville Senior Center on October 16, 2024 from 10:30am to 12:30pm, offering complimentary blood pressure checks for all interested attendees.

🚌Learning Beyond the Classroom: The bus will be at the Friendsville Firehall 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. October 21, 2024. Purposeful play, Storytime, crafts, snacks and giveaways.

🍎 Mobile Food Market: Catch us at the Friendsville Mobile Food Market at the Library on November 13, 2024 from 2pm to 4pm. We'll be there to connect with the community and provide information on our initiatives.

📅 Event Flyers: Check out our flyers below for this month's events.

Let's come together to make a positive impact in our community! See you there!

Jaime Spano

Garrett County Health Department

Community Health Outreach Worker

301.334.7777

Click on pictures below for additional information.

261 MAPLE STREET, FRIENDSVILLE, MD

WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

AS OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

ALL OPENINGS DEPEND ON AVAILABILITY OF VOLUNTEERS

INQUIRIES OR REQUESTS FOR A SPECIAL OPENING CAN

BE DIRECTED TO CAROL SQUIRES.

THANKS TO THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL AND

TO ALL OUR VISITORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

friendfamilyassociation.com

The Youghiogheny River an Indian name (Yo-wah-ho-nay) which means river that flows in a contrary direction. Like me, I bet some of you think that being so close to the East Coast that the Youghiogheny flows into the Potomac River, eastward to the Chesapeake Bay and into the Alantic Ocean. However, we would be wrong.

The 134 mile Youghiogheny River flows North through West Virginia, Western Maryland and passes through the heart of Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands where it flows into the Monongahela River at McKeesport, PA. From there the Youghiogheny flows into the Ohio River, then into the Mississippi River and finally flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to theTown of Friendsville. The Friend Family Association deeply appreciates the time and effort in honoring our POW/MIA heroes. We've received numerous positive comments from the public about the POW/MIA Recognition Day display.

Are you looking for a place to connect with wonderful people, enjoy delicious food, and engage in exciting activities? Look no further! .

✨ Here's what you can expect:

🍽️ Lunch Served at 12:00 p.m.: Indulge in a tasty meal and relish great company. Our delicious lunches are the perfect midday treat.

🎂 Birthday Celebrations: Join us on the 2nd Wednesdays of each month as we celebrate the birthdays of our amazing seniors. Cake, laughter, and good times are guaranteed!

🃏 Morning Card Games: Get your competitive spirit going with some card games in the morning. It's a fantastic way to exercise your mind and have fun.

🎉 Bingo After Lunch: After a scrumptious meal, try your luck at bingo. Exciting prizes await those with a winning card!

🎤 Special Speakers and Programs: On the last Wednesdays of every month, we host special speakers and programs that are both informative and entertaining. It's a great opportunity to learn something new.

🩺 GCHD Blood Pressure Checks: Your health matters to us. Join us on the third Wednesdays of each month for complimentary blood pressure checks by the GCHD. Stay on top of your health and well-being.

Come be a part of our vibrant and welcoming community at the Senior Center. Don't miss out on these wonderful activities and connections. See you on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. We can't wait to see you there!

Please join us as we discuss the 2024 One Maryland One Book, What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy.

At the end of a long, sweltering day, as markets and businesses begin to close for the evening, an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude shakes the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince. Award-winning author Myriam J.A. Chancy masterfully charts the inner lives of the characters affected by the disaster. Brilliantly crafted, fiercely imagined, and deeply haunting, What Storm, What Thunder is a singular, stunning record. A reckoning of the heartbreaking trauma of disaster, and- at the same time- an unforgettable testimony to the tenacity of the human spirit.

If you enjoy cooking, trying new recipes, and eating with friends...then this is the book club for you! It's Friendsville Library's Culinary Connections Cookbook Club!

Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6pm. Each participant will choose a recipe from a selection of cookbooks to prepare at home and bring to share at the next meeting. We'll have fun trying new foods, discussing our culinary successes (or disasters), and sharing cooking techniques and tips. We'll have a different theme each month and a prize will be awarded at each meeting for the tastiest dish!

STEAM Kids programs are happening here at the Friendsville Library! Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4:00-5:00pm, as we engage in exciting hands-on activities based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! This program is designed for ages 5 and up.

Occurring on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Friendsville branch, representatives from the Garrett County Department of Social Services will be in the library to serve the community through their assistance outreach program.

Customers can come see a DSS staff person at any of these locations to pick up paperwork, drop off paperwork, apply for services like SNAP, CASH Assistance and Medical Assistance, or just to ask questions about the programs and services offered by our agency. Staff can also provide referral to other community agencies if we do not have a program to address the person’s needs. ANYONE can access ANY of these locations. This schedule provides flexibility to our customers who may be working in communities away from their home, or who may be facing transportation challenges.

These locations also provide support to our customers by making DSS forms available to customers during the location’s open hours of business. Customers can look for the file box labeled “DSS FORMS” to pick up forms, information or a pre-paid envelope in which to return completed forms to our office for processing.

Please note: Please note: If Garrett County schools are canceled due to inclement weather, outreach activity is canceled for that day. For more information on the outreach program, please contact Garrett County DSS at 301-533-3000.

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join the LEGO Club at the Friendsville Library! We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 4:00-5:00pm. Join us for some free-building fun based on an exciting theme each month or your own creative ideas! LEGO and Duplo blocks will be provided. LEGO Club is designed for children ages 4 and up

All Branches Closed

Columbus Day

Systemwide Staff Day 2024

10/14/2024

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

11/28/2024 & 11/29/2024