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May 2026
Local News, Events & Things To Do
Events
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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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Oakland Golf Club’s Men’s League
Oakland Golf Club 433 N. Bradley Lane, Oakland, MD, United StatesOakland Golf Clubβs Menβs League tees off Wednesdays at 5:30 PM, offering a fun and competitive weekly play for golfers of all skill levels. Players can sign up as a single or as part of a foursome, with a season-long points race for cash prizes, weekly hole contests, and both net and gross team prizes. Weekly formats keep things fresh, including scrambles, shambles, and specialty play nights. Entry is $10 for members and $40 for non-members, making it a great way to enjoy the game, friendly competition, and camaraderie all season long.
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Wednesday 10 Wings for $10 at MoonShadow
MoonShadow 145 Bumblebee Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesHead over to MoonShadow this Wednesday to enjoy 10 wings for just $10. Located at 145 Bumblebee Road in McHenry, it is the perfect midweek stop for great food and real ingredients. Call 240-442-5542 to make a reservation.
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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, favoriteΒ weedingΒ tools, and some elbow grease to remove unwanted plants from the garden. As you work, youβll learn how to identify commonΒ 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. **This program is weather-dependent.**
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Learning Beyond the Classroom (2026 Spring Schedule)
Kitzmiller School Building 40 S 2nd Street, Oakland, MD, United StatesLearning Beyond the Classroom Bus is Back! The Learning Beyond the Classroom Bus is officially out of hibernation and ready to roll again this month! Weβre excited to bring fun, hands-on learning experiences to families in our community. Exciting Announcement! We are adding a NEW bus stop at Route 40 Elementary School! The bus will visit the Friday before Bus Week each month (except for May, when it will be Thursday due to a scheduling conflict).
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Navigating Dementia Care For Caregivers Program
Virtual OnlyJesse Ketterman with the University of Maryland Extension and other colleagues are offering a free VIRTUAL three-week program series for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Pick the best option suitable for your schedule. Option 1: April 2, 9, and 16. Sessions at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Option 2: May 6, 13, 20. Sessions at 10:00 AM - noon For more information, contact Dhruti Patel at dhrutip@umd.edu. REGISTER HERE
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Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 3 & up
Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United StatesJoin us for a story time designed for children ages 3 and up. This program promotes creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and school readiness through stories, STEM activities, games, music, and crafts. Disclaimers: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.
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Local’s Day at Mountain State Brewing Co in Deep Creek Lake
Mountain State Brewing Co. (Deep Creek Lake) 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry, MD, United StatesWeekly on Wednesdays at 12:00 PM, enjoy 30% off all flatbread pizzas all day long.
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Heritage Areas: a Tool for Local and Regional Planning
Virtual OnlyHeritage areas are places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form cohesive, significant landscapes that offer meaningful experiences for tourists and improved quality of life for residents throughout Maryland. To explore these unique spaces, join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM for a free webinar that will review the heritage area concept and its intersection with local and regional planning. The session will spotlight the Maryland Heritage Areas Program alongside local case studies in Central Maryland and the Eastern Shore, demonstrating how state and National Park Service designations can unlock financial investments to further historic, cultural, and natural resource protection. Following the webinar, participants will be able to: Define heritage areas and how they connect to the network of heritage areas in Maryland and nationally Apply heritage area priorities to comprehensive planning Describe how heritage areas contribute to placemaking, placekeeping, and historic, cultural, and natural resource stewardship Apply heritage area funding and networking support to local planning goal implementation Find out more and register for this free webinar by following this link.
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Public Information Meeting on the New Bike Park and Broadford Trails
Broadford Lake Park Mountain Lake Park, MD, United StatesPUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING REGARDING NEW BIKE PARK AND BIKE TRAILS We want to hear from our community about the features and amenities that you would like to see in the new Bike Park and Broadford Park! Please take the survey about the bike park and trails here: oaklandmd.gov/skillspark
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