Friendsville, Maryland has been bestowed with the esteemed title of "Banner City" by the Maryland Municipal League (MML), This prestigious recognition by the league acknowledges the exceptional commitment and involvement of the town's elected and appointed officials. The towns and cities that received this esteemed designation in the current year was honored during the MML's annual summer conference held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Ocean City, MD.

As we celebrate our 17th year as a proud Tree City USA, we’re inviting all Friendsville Town residents to help us keep our community flourishing for generations to come.

Do you have ideas for places around town where more trees would make a difference? Whether it’s a park, schoolyard, roadside, or open space in need of shade, beauty, or environmental impact — we want to hear from you!

📬 Share your tree planting recommendations by completing the google form below.

Together, we can continue building a healthier, greener, and more beautiful Friendsville.

Let’s keep planting the future — one tree at a time. 🌱

The Friendsville Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a monthly Work Session with Dan Bowling of Mackin Engineers & Consultants to review and update the Town of Friendsville Zoning Ordinance.

When: Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Friendsville Town Hall, 945 Community Drive, Friendsville, MD

These meetings are open to the public. Citizens and media are welcome to attend as observers. Participation is limited unless individuals are specifically invited to contribute as resource persons.

🌟 Welcome to your one-stop-shop for free healthy foods and resources! 🌟

Enjoy a variety of boxed dry goods and a “pick your own” produce selection—offered while supplies last. 🥦🍎

Mark you Calendar

Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market will be visiting Friendsville!

• July 9, 2025 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• August 13, 2025 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Deep Creek Lake and the vibrant community that makes it special!

📅 July 19, 2025
📍 Garrett County Fairgrounds
🕛 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET
🎟 Admission: Just $0.25 per person!

This birthday-themed, fair-style celebration is packed with something for everyone:

· Explore Deep Creek Lake history

· Visit local vendors and nonprofit/charity booths

· Enjoy a full day of live entertainment featuring our headliner Buck Wild, along with Queen City Funk and Soul and Remedy

· Let the kids play in a free, dedicated kids’ zone

· Savor delicious food from local organizations

· Relax in the Biergarten with live music — don’t forget your chair!

The GCPS Food & Nutrition Services Department is happy to announce the return of the Summer Food Service Program. Distribution will be for seven days of free breakfasts and lunches and will begin the week of June 16, 2025.

Our mission is to encourage and uplift businesses throughout the area.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of Bingo at the Friendsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department on Friday, July 12!

📍 Location: Friendsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM
🐦 Early Bird Games Begin: 6:15 PM

Bring your friends and family and try your luck at winning great prizes while supporting a good cause. We can’t wait to see you there!

Get ready for a weekend of fun, community, and celebration—Friendsville Days is back from August 15 to 17, 2025! We’re thrilled to be organizing a fantastic family-friendly event filled with entertainment for all ages.

🎉 What to Expect:

• Live Music: Performances by local and regional artists.
• Parade: A vibrant procession showcasing community spirit.
• Fireworks: Spectacular displays lighting up the night sky.
• Vendors & Food Trucks: A variety of goods and delicious eats.
• Tournaments: Competitive fun for sports enthusiasts.
• Inflatables & JTF: Activities to delight the kids.
• And much more: Surprises and delights around every corner!

📅 Stay Tuned: We’ll share the full schedule as soon as it’s finalized. In the meantime, mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable weekend.

🤝 Get Involved: Interested in donating a door prize, sponsoring the event, joining the parade, or becoming a vendor? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact us, and we’ll provide all the necessary information. Email us at friendsvilledays@hotmail.org and follow us on Facebook for updates

Let’s come together to make Friendsville Days 2025 the best yet!

Master Gardener Minute Extended will provide information on several gardening topics the first Thursday every month from 11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

To register click HERE.

261 Maple Street Friendsville, MD

Open Every Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tours & family history Consults available

friendfamilyassociation.com

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 Wednesday 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 Wednesday 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 Wednesday 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!

Have a Healthy, Active Spring!

🍎 Mobile Food Market: Catch us at the Friendsville Mobile Food Market at the Library on July 9, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm. We'll be there to connect with the community and provide information on our initiatives.

Save a Life — Carry Naloxone
(Fentanyl & Xylazine Awareness)

Naloxone (Narcan) is available free of charge to anyone who needs it.

You can pick up Naloxone by contacting me, Jamie Spano, at jamie.spano1@maryland.gov or by visiting me at the Friendsville Senior Center.

I will also be set up for distribution on Thursday, July 10, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM — walk-ins are welcome!

If you can’t make it that day, feel free to stop by the Senior Center anytime during regular hours to get your free Naloxone.

📅 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

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 gardening enthusiasts! Join us as we learn about growing perennial food crops and easy small fruits for your garden.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please contact the Friendsville Library to register or email Melissa Custer at melissa@relib.net for more information.

The rhythmic motion of the needle piercing the fibers, the gradual transformation of fluffy wool into shapes, – it’s almost meditative! Experience the incredible benefits of needle felting for alleviating stress and fostering a peaceful state of mind by sculpting a colorful, friendly ladybug.

Please register for this event as seats are limited.

Enhance your summer garden by adding a bit of whimsy and a literary touch! Join us to learn how to turn a rather humdrum brick paver into your favorite book!

Enjoy a light garden themed refreshment as well.

Welcome to the world of Entomology! Become an entomologist for a day and perhaps love and respect the world of insects and arachnids for a lifetime! View live insects close up as you learn interesting facts about each. Enjoy the opportunity to hold those that are safe to do so!

*Important Note: Please do not wear bug spray or clothes that have been treated with bug repellant to the program.

If you enjoy cooking, trying new recipes, and eating with friends...then this is the bookclub 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!

Only non-alcoholic beverages, please.

Who knew you could enjoy a good cup of coffee and paint with it, too! Join us to create a work of art by using coffee as the primary media. And of course, there will be coffee to enjoy for some "caffeinated" inspiration!

Please contact Melissa Custer at melissa@relib.net or visit the Friendsville Library to register.

The Garrett County Department of Emergency Management continues to monitor the current heat conditions and remains prepared to assist residents in need of relief from the higher than normal temperatures.

At this time, the requests for cooling centers has been minimal. However, Emergency Management is actively handling individual requests for assistance and is coordinating closely with the Garrett County Department of Social Services to further address needs as they arise and ensure that residents in need receive assistance.

Daytime temperatures are expected to remain warm throughout the rest of the week. Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions to stay safe:
• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.
• Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
• Check on elderly neighbors and those without access to air conditioning.
• Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.

Anyone in need of assistance or aware of someone who may require relief from the heat is urged to contact the Department of Emergency Management at 301-334-7280 or by email at emergencymanagement@garrettcountymd.gov

The 13 flagpoles have been installed, making the memorial proudly visible from Interstate 68. Flags are now flying over the site, serving as a powerful tribute to our veterans.

We are currently planning for the central monument to be delivered and installed sometime in the September–October timeframe. In the meantime, efforts are underway to enhance the landscaping and begin placing commemorative bricks along the memorial walls.

Thank you to all who have supported this meaningful project. Your continued support helps us honor those who have served our country with pride and dignity.