News & Events

The Dove Center is involved in numerous events around the county, throughout the year. Please view our calendar of events below:

January
Stalking Awareness Month
News • Published: March 6, 2019

An annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking. It is critical to raise the issue of stalking as its own form of gender-based violence as well as a crime that frequently predicts and co-occurs with physical and sexual violence.

February
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
News • Published: March 6, 2019

An annual call to action, for advocates and communities to join efforts to raise awareness about dating violence, highlight promising practices, and encourage communities to get involved.

April
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
News • Published: March 6, 2019

An annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.

Child Abuse Prevention Month
News • Published: April 3, 2019

An annual observance dedicated to raising awareness of child abuse and how to prevent it.

3rd Annual Consent Revolution
Event • Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019 • Time: 3 - 5 PM • Location: Garrett College

Join us as we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month by standing together to encourage consent through fun, educational activities!

Garrett County Health Fair
Event • Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019 • Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Location: CARC

Information and Activity tables; Visit our Health Fair table to learn about Dove Center services, volunteering, new initiatives, and domestic violence screening. Visit our kids’ table at the fun fair to learn that “Bullies are boogers, so pick your friends wisely”, and get a fun, SLIMY give away!

Southern High School After-Prom
Event • Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019 • Location: CARC

Join us for a game of Oh Ship!, Prevention version!

May
Northern High School After-Prom, Prevention Activities
Event • Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019 • Location: CARC

Join us for a game of Oh Ship!, Prevention version!

October
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
News • Published: March 6, 2019

An annual campaign to mourn and remember those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrating those who have survived, and connect those who work to end it.

November
Festival of Trees, Garrett County
Event • Date: Friday, November 29, 2019

Garrett County’s merriest holiday event! Visit www.fotgc.org for details!