December 6 is St. Nicholas Day! Saint Nicholas, or Nikolaos of Myra, passed away on December 6, 343. St. Nicholas had a reputation for generally working wonders and for helping the poor. As he was a very modest person, he did not want to give his gifts openly, so he did it during the night when everybody was asleep. For example it is said that he put coins in the shoes left out for him. Nowadays, St. Nicholas is still . . .
Month: December 2013
No Bull! Bull Riding in Grantsville, MD
This weekend you can do some serious bull riding! The Legion in Grantsville, Garrett County, offers some real fun entertainment this Friday and Saturday from 9pm to ?. Riding the mechanical bull is fun for everyone, guys and gals, young and old alike! When not riding the bull, you can listen to your favorite music – they have a DJ playing a wide variety of songs, he will also take your requests. Make sure to get there a little earlier . . .
Christmas Treasure Hunt
From December 3 until December 24, 2013 you can go Treasure Hunting in beautifully decorated Downtown Oakland! Pick up your 12 Days to Christmas map from the Cornish Manor, the Cornish Cafe or the City Hall. Then take a nice stroll through downtown Oakland, MD and match the businesses to the ornaments they are displaying. Enter your results into the map and return it to the Cornish Cafe. Among other great things you can win a Family Fun Treasure Chest . . .