With two snow days this week for Carroll County Public Schools, a two-hour delay on Wednesday and more snow forecasts for this weekend, warmer days seem far away.
But, for those dreaming of sunshine and cloudless skies, various organizations and groups have already begun planning their spring and summer events.
Here are just a few to put on the calendar and help beat the winter blues:
5th Annual Wine Stroll — 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 in Downtown Westminster
Flower and Jazz Festival and 5K — 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 in Downtown Westminster
Secret Garden Music, Arts and Wine Festival — 2019 season begins 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 12 at the Carroll County Farm Museum
29th Annual Strawberry Festival — 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 at Gamber & Community Fire Company
Woofstock 2019 — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at the Humane Society of Carroll County