|
Written by Courtesy Arts Flash, Allegany Arts Council
|
|
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 13:02 |
FSU faculty readings will be held as part of the Frostburg Center for Creative Writing's "Nightsun Writers Conference." Brad Barkley and Barbara Hurd will read at the Lyric Theatre, 20 E. Main Street, on Thursday, July 29. On Friday, July 30 Jan Beatty and Gerry LaFemina will read at Main Street Books, 2 E. Main Street and on Saturday, July 31, participants from this year's Conference will read at Mountain City Coffeehouse, 60 E. Main Street. The readings, which are free and open to the public all begin at 7:30 p.m. Please call 301-687-4340 for more information.
|
|
|
Written by Karen Reckner
|
|
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 18:00 |
|
 The Barn Quilt Association of Garrett County, Inc. will host the first annual Barn Quilt Festival on Sunday, August 1, 2010. The Festival is a celebration of Garrett County’s Barn Quilt Trail, the first of its kind in the state of Maryland.
Barn quilts are painted quilting designs displayed on the sides of barns. The Barn Quilt Trail is a self-guided driving tour across the area to view the artwork and enjoy the countryside. The project focuses on the agriculture, heritage and natural beauty of the area while giving folks an activity to enjoy with the entire family.
This year, the Barn Quilt Festival will be held on the grounds of Cove Run Farms Corn Maze, Griffith Road, Accident. The event will take place from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. and include the unveiling and dedication of a new barn quilt block which will become part of the tour. Admission to the festival is free.
Included in the day’s fun will be art and craft vendors displaying and selling their wares, a brown bag auction, recognition of current barn quilt owners and sponsors, carriage rides, and live music. Children’s games and a coloring contest will take place. The tour of the corn maze will be available at a reduced cost. The popular local band The Sugar Foot Stompers will provide the musical entertainment throughout the day. Food will be provided by Jearbryo’s and Lakeside Creamery will be selling their locally made ice cream.
At approximately 2:00 pm, a live auction will be held. Numerous donors have provided a variety of items to be sold with the proceeds benefitting the Barn Quilt Association. Attendees can bid on golf packages, overnight stays at local bed and breakfasts, a beautiful stained glass hanging, an Amish made replica of an old barn, wood burned barn quilt plaques, a watercolor painting of a local farm scene, restaurant gift certificates, quilted wall hangings, a butter churn and other antique items, and many other items of interest. In addition, the Barn Quilt Association will be selling collectible merchandise with the images of the current Garrett County quilt block designs. Limited edition lapel pins, magnets and a poster featuring the first series of barns will be available.
Festival attendees are encouraged to take the entire driving tour as part of the day’s events as well. Maps and locations are available from the association’s web page and be provided on site on August 1.
The mission of the Barn Quilt Association of Garrett County, Inc. is “to provide a sustainable heritage tourism attraction/activity while preserving and celebrating the unique agriculture, history and arts culture of our area through visual combinations of barns and quilt designs, to educate the public and showcase our Appalachian tradition.”
For more information on the Barn Quilt Festival or the association, visit the web site at www.garrettbarnquilts.org , email
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call 877-577-BARN (2276).
|
|
Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 18:11 |
|
Written by Link Courtesy of Mark Fisher
|
|
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 10:58 |
|
Mark Fisher has now posted an interview with candidate Dale Lewis (County Commissioner) on The Allegany Observer. <http://www.alleganyobserver.com/page/county-commissioners/republican-primary/dale-lewis/> Please link to the site for previous interviews. Become an informed voter. Make every vote count! |
|
Written by Linda Burkey, Allegany County Library System
|
|
Monday, 26 July 2010 14:48 |
|
The George’s Creek Regional Library in Lonaconing will hold a series of “Martial Arts for Teens by Teens” programs, with the first one scheduled for Thursday, August 5 at 6 p.m. All teens and tweens are invited to participate. For more information, call 301-463-2629.
The Allegany County Library System operates six branches—Washington Street in Cumberland, Frostburg, South Cumberland, LaVale, George’s Creek, and Westernport. It also has a bookmobile that serves schools, daycares, and outlying areas. Our 24/7 On-Line library, with reference databases and Free Tutors, is accessible at the website given below. We offer public technology training as well as a circulating collection of books, magazines, large print materials, DVDs, gaming software, music and books on CD, and downloadable e-Books. Each branch subscribes to numerous newspapers and provides computers for accessing the Internet. For more information call 301-777-1200, visit us at www.alleganycountylibrary.info or contact us on Facebook or Twitter.
|
|
Written by FSU News Service
|
|
Monday, 26 July 2010 09:01 |
 Two Frostburg State University staff members have received the 2010 University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Award, the highest honor bestowed on USM staff employees. Colleen Stump, associate vice president for University Advancement and director of Publications, is being honored for exceptional contribution to the institution, and Mary Tola, director of Health Services, is being honored for outstanding service to students. They will be recognized at the Sept. 17 Board of Regents meeting, to be held at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
"I am not surprised that Colleen Stump (pictured at right) and Mary Tola (seen at left) were selected by the USM Board of Regents for these prestigious awards; Colleen and Mary exemplify all that quality and excellence is about in higher education," said FSU President Jonathan Gibralter. "They both perform their jobs with a focus upon only what is best for our students and our institution. I am very proud of these two highly skilled and enormously professional staff members."
 Tola's nomination noted her work - all in the past year - in planning and developing a campus response to the H1N1 outbreak, her support of a campus wellness initiative and her leadership of the Brady Health Center's successful reaccreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Director of Brady Health since 2003, Tola has been a dedicated advocate for student health, and was recognized in 2009 as Nurse Practitioner of the Year in Allegany County.
Stump, who has been a member of FSU's staff since 1983, was credited with her leadership in the development of publications, marketing materials and the University's brand identity as the director of Publications. In 2009, she added the title of associate vice president for University Advancement, which added to her duties the oversight of media relations, marketing, social media and fundraising publications.
The Regents' Staff Award recognizes the achievements of salaried and hourly employees of the USM. Award winners are selected from the institutions within the University System of Maryland and are nominated based on letters and recommendations by colleagues. Each recipient receives a certificate presented during a ceremony at a Board of Regents meeting and a monetary prize. |
|
Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:11 |
|
|
Written by Shaun Adamec, Governor's Media Office
|
|
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 11:13 |
Continuing to lead Maryland toward a more sustainable future, Governor Martin O'Malley today signed Executive Order 01.01.2010.16 directing the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prepare a Long-Term Electricity Report for the State by the end of next year. The first such report in 20 years will evaluate Maryland's long-term electricity needs and will include a comprehensive review of alternatives to meet those needs.
"There have been no major new electric power plants or transmission lines in Maryland in more than a decade," said Governor O'Malley. "Meanwhile alternative energy solutions like wind and solar have emerged and matured, and nuclear power is again being explored as an option. This report will provide data critical to addressing our long-term electricity needs, a major component of our blueprint for securing a clean, reliable and affordable energy future for Maryland families."
The Executive Order was developed by DNR in cooperation with the Public Service Commission, the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). The report, which will be prepared by DNR's Power Plant Assessment Program, will assess future electric energy use requirements and peak electric demand requirements, and identify sources and alternative resources to meet any gaps in these requirements through the end of calendar year 2030.
"Alternatives that will be considered include fossil fuel generation, nuclear generation, renewable electric generation resources, energy conservation and efficiency measures, enhancement of the electric transmission system, and measures designed to reduce peak demands," said Malcolm Woolf, Director of MEA. "The report will also address the impacts of electric vehicles on Maryland's electric power requirements, potential benefits of "smart meters," and other factors that can be expected to affect electricity supply and demand."
Building on MEA's 2008 Electricity Strategy and 2010 Maryland Energy Outlook, this report will be the first comprehensive, alternatives analysis for Maryland since 1990. During the intervening years, Maryland's population has grown by about one million people, electricity consumption has grown by more than 25 percent, and concerns about the environmental impacts of electricity supply and consumption have increased. With an estimated population increase of an additional one million Marylanders by 2030, this report will be an essential tool in securing our energy future, and keeping Maryland Smart, Green and Growing.
"This will be an inclusive process, and we look forward to working with stakeholder groups across the board -- including representatives of government, business, utilities, environmental groups and consumers -- to generate a report that will help inform decision making and policy development for the next two decades," said DNR Secretary John Griffin.
The report will be completed by December 2011 and will be paid for over two fiscal years using existing funds within the Power Plant Assessment Program.
A copy of the Executive Order can be viewed here: www.governor.maryland.gov/documents/100721OffShoreWind.pdf
|
|
Written by News from GLAF
|
|
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 10:47 |
|
Come and enjoy this six-time Grammy Award nominee Saturday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Garrett College Auditorium. A folk musician, composer and singer, McCutcheon has mastered playing many instruments including the guitar, banjo, fiddle and hammered dulcimer. His repertoire includes recordings of traditional songs, topical material, instrumental works and his own huge cache of original songs for people of all ages. He has been cited as "the perfect example of the modern folk musician" by Sing Out! magazine.
There will be a Meet and Greet reception in the college art gallery after the concert. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for students and children 5 and under are free (however, a ticket via reservation is required). To order tickets, contact GLAF at 301-387-3082.
|
|
Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 10:48 |
|
Written by Maureen Brewer, FrostbugFirst
|
|
Monday, 26 July 2010 09:29 |
|
Frostburg's "Saturdays on Broadway" will feature Hanna Livingston from noon to 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 31. The free concert, a mix of bluegrass and "old timey" music is part of the summer's weekly "Saturdays on Broadway" events and is located on the parking lot below City Place. |
|
|
|
Page 2 of 62 |
|
|
Latest Comments, whole site
|
