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June 2026

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The Deep Creek Times is your go-to source for local news and activities around the Deep Creek Lake, MD area.  We offer local news, daily blogs, “What’s New Around Town” info, and a featured cover story each month. We’re local and we love our Deep Creek Lake area!
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  • Skyhoundz Disc Dog Championship (Online Registration Deadline)

    Deep Creek Lions Club Park 1245 Bumble Bee Rd,, McHenry, Maryland, United States

    Skyhoundz is BACK! Mark your calendars and get ready for a high-flying weekend of frisbees, fun, and amazing furry talent! Join us for the Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Dog Championship Series, happening July 24–26 at the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Ball Park in Accident, MD (right next to the HART Animal Center on Bumble Bee Road). Here's what you can expect:  Main Competition: Skyhoundz Disc Dog Championship Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26 Join HART for Animals for two action-packed days of incredible canine athletes competing for a chance to qualify for the Skyhoundz World Championship in Chattanooga, TN! Admission is FREE! Just bring a lawn chair, sit back, and cheer on some of the most talented pups around!  Want to Compete? Think your dog has what it takes? Register online at www.mad-dogs.org for one of six competition classes, ranging from Youth and Novice to Master and Expert. Online registration closes July 20, but Novice and Beginner teams can register on-site starting at 8:30 AM on Saturday. The competition kicks off at 9:30 AM on July 25! Come enjoy a weekend full of flying frisbees, four-legged athletes, and family-friendly fun, all while supporting HART for Animals!

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  • Save a Story: DIY Oral History

    Ruth Enlow Library - Kitzmiller 288 W Main St, Kitzmiller, MD

    The Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County will be holding two Save a Story: DIY Oral History program sessions on Monday, July 20, the first from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at the Main (Oakland) Library and the second from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at the Kitzmiller Library.  This program, presented by Debra Elfenbein, Maryland State Library Resource Center, will teach attendees how to take an oral history from start to finish. Participants will also watch interviews of the famous, under-recognized, and unfamiliar to learn effective and ineffective ways to save history. This event is for adults and teens, and registration is required. To register for the session at the Main Library, contact Andrew at andrew@relib.net or 301-334-3996. To register for the session at the Kitzmiller Library, contact Diane at diane@relib.net or 301-334-8091. Alternatively, prospective attendees may register online via our Events Calendar at https://relib.librarymarket.com/. Save a Story: DIY Oral History is part of The Ruth Enlow Library's 2026 Adult/Teen Summer Reading programming.

  • Matt Tichon & Co. @ Honi-Honi Bar

    Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United States

    Start your week right! Join us for an evening of live entertainment with Matt Tichon & Co. at Honi-Honi Bar!

  • Learning Beyond the Classroom (2026 Summer Schedule)

    Grantsville Park Town of Grantsville, MD, United States

    Learning Beyond the Classroom is WILD ABOUT SUMMER! Join us for fun, learning, books, and community all summer long at stops across Garrett County for children ages Birth-5.This summer’s themes are: June: Wild About ANIMALS July: Wild About WHEELS August: Wild About LEGOSEach child will receive a new book, and each family will take home a learning activity and a bag of food. We can’t wait to see you at one of our morning stops this summer!

  • Kids Summer Camp at Deep Creek Pottery

    Kids Summer Camp at Deep Creek Pottery
    Deep Creek Pottery 1550 Deep Creek Drive (back side of The Fort), McHenry, MD, United States

    Summer 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.

  • Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program

    Ruth Enlow Library - Grantsville 102 Parkside Drive, Grantsville, Maryland

    Occurring on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Grantsville branch, representatives from the Garrett County Department of Social Services will be in the library to serve the community through their assistance outreach program. Customers can come see a DSS staff person at any of these locations to pick up paperwork, drop off paperwork, apply for services like SNAP, CASH Assistance and Medical Assistance, or just to ask questions about the programs and services offered by our agency. Staff can also provide a referral to other community agencies if we do not have a program to address the person’s needs. ANYONE can access ANY of these locations. This schedule provides flexibility to our customers who may be working in communities away from their home or who may be facing transportation challenges. These locations also provide support to our customers by making DSS forms available to customers during the location’s open hours of business. Customers can look for the file box labeled “DSS FORMS” to pick up forms, information, or a pre-paid envelope in which to return completed forms to our office for processing. Please note: If Garrett County schools are canceled due to inclement weather, the outreach […]

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