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.

Starting with the fall 2010 semester, students everywhere will be able to earn a Master of Business Administration degree through Frostburg State University, now that the full, AACSB-accredited program has been made available through online classes.

For many years now, MBA students, like other FSU students, have been able to take some of the classes toward their degree fully online or in a blended format, which is partially online and partially in a traditional classroom. The final steps toward offering the entire MBA program online were taken this past spring.

"Due to recent changes in and complexity of the global environment, the economic, educational and social aspects of people's lives have become increasingly demanding," said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, dean of the FSU College of Business. "Our online MBA program provides students with accessibility, affordability and flexibility, so they can deal with various life demands more effectively."

FREE FAMILY FUN!

Magic and Comedy comes to Windsor Hall when Friday After Five presents "2 Slick Guys" tomorrow,  July 23 at 6 p.m.   A family style show full of fun and surprises is offered FREE of charge and is geared towards ages 6 to 106. Louis Paul and Derrick Robey, both residents of the tri-state area, have been entertaining audiences with their magic for the past 40 years. Louis Paul, a life long native of Cumberland and a full time entertainer, is one of the most in-demand magicians & balloon artists working today. Derrick Robey has dazzled his audiences with his unique style of magic throughout the East Coast for the past 20 years. When Louis and Derrick team up, they are..."2 Slick Guys"...a show where comedy collides with magic, music & mayhem! Doors open at 5:45PM. Seating is limited. Call the Downtown Mall Manager's Office at 301-722-5500 for more information.