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August 2026
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Local News, Events & Things To Do
Events
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Weed or Wildflower?
Native Plant Garden 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United StatesWant to help preserve our regional biodiversity? Bring your work gloves, kneeling pads, favorite weeding tools, and some elbow grease to remove unwanted plants from the garden. As you work, you'll learn how to identify common weeds and understand why protecting native plants is so critical for wildlife. Meet at the native plant garden near the Lake House. Please bring your own water bottle, insect repellent, and sunscreen.
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Play Out Loud: Simple Machines Tech Days
Play Out Loud 115 South 2nd Street, Oakland, MD, United StatesSimple Machines LEGO technology Days for youth who have completed kindergarten, first or second grades. Each week the children will learn about and build simple machines using LEGOs. Classes will be taught by Arlene Lantz and Phil Malone. $15 from each child registration day will help support the local high school G-Force Team 2818 FTC robotics team sponsored by GEARS and 4-H.Camp is from 9am to Noon on July 14, July 28th, August 11 and August 25 at Play Out Loud. A snack will be provided each day. Children can attend individual camp days or sign up to attend all 4! Each camp is $25 per child, or $90 per child to attend all 4 camps! If registering for 1-3 camps, individual camp days have to be added to cart separately. Otherwise select the option to attend all 4 camps! For Questions please text Arlene Lantz at 240-321-8205
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Take-a-Hike Tuesday
New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesJoin Ranger Hanna on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. This is a great way to rack up miles for the Miles for Maryland Trail Challenge!
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Kids Summer Camp at Deep Creek Pottery
Deep Creek Pottery 1550 Deep Creek Drive (back side of The Fort), McHenry, MD, United StatesSummer Camps are here with a fresh twist this year, happening every Tuesday starting June 9! Spots are limited for these one-day art camps, so call or email to register at deepcreekpottery@gmail.com or 301-501-1619 to secure your child’s place.
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Tuesday Burger & Beers at Last Chair Bar + Bistro
Last Chair Bar + Bistro Wisp Resort - 296 Marsh Hill Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesTake 50% off any burger and enjoy a 1.99 PBR beer at Last Chair Bar + Bistro.
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Board of Education Meeting
Dennett Road Educational Complex Dennett Road Educational Complex, Oakland, MD, United StatesThe Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Dennett Road Education Complex, in the Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review. Public comment for the August 11, 2026, Board Meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m., after which time the Board will go into executive session in the Instructional Directors' Conference Room until 5:30 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board of Education will reconvene for the public session from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the cafeteria. Time is set aside during the public session for the hearing of constituents at approximately 7:15 p.m. Please note that this time is approximate, and public comment may be adjusted based on the timing of the presentations. Topics excluded from Public Comment include: Individual personnel issues. Comments identifying individual students or staff members. Matters that are on appeal or may be appealed or have been appealed. Topics for which the Board schedules formal public hearings. Advertising or solicitation for products and/or services. The agenda for the August Board Meeting can be accessed here. The agendas are not considered final until the Board takes […]
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Wedgie Wednesday
Fox's Pizza Den (Oakland) 259 N 3rd Street, Oakland, MD, United StatesTake $2-off any Large Wedgie at Fox's Pizza Den in Oakland! STEAK Steak, cheese, mushrooms, sweet peppers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. ITALIAN Ham, salami, pepperoni, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes & Italian dressing. MEATBALL Meatballs, cheese & signature sauce. TURKEY Turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. TURKEY, BACON & CHEDDAR Name says it all plus lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. CLUB Ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. CHICKEN Chicken breast strips, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. BUFFALO CHICKEN Chicken breast strips, buffalo sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & ranch sauce. VEGGIE Mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, onions, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & Italian dressing. PIZZA-RONI Loads of pepperoni, cheese & signature pizza sauce. HAM Ham, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. BLT Bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. TACO Taco meat, pizza sauce, taco chips, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & taco sauce. ROAST BEEF Roast Beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. ROAST BEEF, BACON, CHEDDAR Name says it all plus lettuce, tomato and mayo.
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VIRTUAL: Garrett County Child & Adolescent Wellness Workgroup
Agendas are posted to the GCHD website (https://garretthealth.org/). Thank you! MDH Notice of Recording & Transcription "This meeting will be transcribed and recorded using Gemini AI. Maryland law prohibits recording conversations without “all” participants’ informed consent. This is notice that the call or meeting will berecorded and/or transcribed by an AI-powered service, if applicable, and provides participants the ability to consent or object. If a participant objects to the recording or transcription, it shall not be used.Acceptance of this meeting invitation is consent, if you do not agree, you should provide the meeting host with notice by email or at the beginning of the meeting." "Further, all parties are on notice that transcription may create a public record that is subject to the Public Information Act, unless otherwise excepted by law. A participant's consent to the use of Gemini AIfor transcription shall not alter any parties obligation to adhere to all applicable policies, laws and regulations, including those relating to confidentiality and managing access to protected data."
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Go!+ Extra Access Pass Cohort at Broadford Lake Park
Registration Required - Limited Seats - Email john.corbin@maryland.gov for more information.
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FREE Yoga at Broadford Lake Park!
More info & book online: https://gogarrettcountyplus.com/summer-programs/
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