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August 2026
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Local News, Events & Things To Do
Events
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Garrett 8 Cinemas’ Thursday Movie of the Week: The Odyssey
Garrett 8 Cinemas 19741 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD, United StatesCatch the Movie of the Week, The Odyssey (R), on August 20th at Garrett 8 Cinemas in Deep Creek Lake! Experience Odysseus’ epic voyage on the big screen with showtimes at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, with all tickets just $6.00 each.
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Learning Beyond the Classroom (2026 Summer Schedule)
Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad 200 Baltimore Avenue, Oakland, MD, United StatesLearning 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!
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Junior Ranger Park Pals
Featured Junior Ranger Park PalsNew Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesNew Germany State Park will host Junior Ranger Park Pals, a free program for children ages 5-7, every Thursday from July 23 through August 20. Each week will feature a nature-themed program, such as identifying mammals, searching for salamanders, visiting our historic one-room schoolhouse, making old-time fishing poles, nature crafts, and other activities. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The programs are free (supported by the Friends of New Germany State Park), but donations are welcome. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please email noah.manges@maryland.gov.
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Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program
Ruth Enlow Library - Kitzmiller 288 W Main St, Kitzmiller, MDOccurring on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Kitzmiller 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 activity is […]
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Thursday 50% off Pizza at Wisp Resort
Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, MD, United StatesTake 50% off a whole pizza or slice at any eligible dining outlet.
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Needlework
Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United StatesEvery Thursday of the month. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters! Disclaimer: 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 to be taken.
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Mah-Jongg
Ruth Enlow Library - Grantsville 102 Parkside Drive, Grantsville, MarylandPlease join Grantsville Library to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD on Thursdays from 1:00 PM 4:00 PM. Meet new friends and exercise your brain! If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you! For more information, please ask staff at the desk. Disclaimer: 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 to be taken.
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Womens+ Casual Group Trail / MTB Ride
The DipCome ride with us: ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Meet at 5:15 pm at The Dip; wheels down at 5:30 pm. Return by 7:30/8:00pm-ish PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT: https://x.gldn.io/e/sZcaRReAf5b The ladies will begin with a basic trail riding skills review and then ride a portion of the trails. This is your chance to meet other bike riders (or want-to-be riders) stopping periodically along the way to reinforce skills needed to tackle the trail and to (definitely) take pictures of our bikes and wildflowers. This FREE ride is for beginner-level riders looking for advice on local trail / MTB riding and interested in improving their skills in a noncompetitive atmosphere. And intermediate and advanced level riders looking to meet new biking friends. We will ride about 3-6 miles of beginner-level terrain with some small uphill sections and fun, flowy sections. Questions on MTB skills are encouraged, and the intention is to have fun and gain confidence on the trails. The ride is open to all female or female-identifying riders. You must sign a waiver, wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring your bike (in good working condition or message me!), helmet, and […]
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Pirates, Poets & Scribes at MoonShadow
MoonShadow 145 Bumblebee Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesCatch Pirates, Poets & Scribes at MoonShadow on August 20 at 6:00 PM.
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Summer Music Series at Firewater Kitchen + Bar
Firewater Kitchen & Bar 20128 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD, United StatesJoin Firewater Kitchen + Bar on the patio for our Summer Music Series featuring live music by local artists while you enjoy dinner and cocktails overlooking the best view of Deep Creek Lake. Sundays: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Thursdays: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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