Jul 31, 2019
The weather today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 74 and a low around 61. Isolated showers this morning then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
What a great retreat to the mountains at Deep Creek Lake, MD — www.instagram.com/rob_dimeo sketches his vacation:
The Garrett County Agricultural Fair has the baby crawl contest, pedal tractor pull, pony and horse judging, the gas and diesel truck pull and entertainment by Janice Ray today. $10 admission ticket includes rides (from 1pm-11pm), entertainment, and track events!
The Farmers Market is today from 10am – 1pm and we’re in the thick of it! There should be some sweet corn, peaches, early apples, slicing tomatoes, green, red, and hot banana peppers, jalapenos, eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, garlic, blueberries, black raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and more!
Stage Wisp Concert Series – The Plate Scrapers is tonight at 6pm! Come dance your heart out with this Appalachian bluegrass band!
Something different is happening tonight: A New Moon Ritual Women’s Circle tonight from 6pm-8pm at Roots: A Yoga and Movement Studio. Set new intentions and goals during this 60-minute fluid yoga class.
August marks the official halfway point of the Park Quest Season. Here’s what recent Park Questers had to say: “We had a great weekend out west. We started at Sang Run, enjoying the peaceful reflection. Then we hopped over to Herrington Manor for that quest, and enjoyed the walk and the stations. While there, we took a side trip to Swallow Falls, and walked the Swallow Falls Canyon Trail. I got some beautiful pictures of all four waterfalls. Tips for park questers: When we know the quest is art-related, Hannah carries a set of colored pencils to give her a larger variety of colors she can use to draw things. Tip: Research other non-Park Quest parks in the area. We loved Swallow Falls. It was beautiful.” — Team Dynamic Duo: Terry & Hannah Sheely – first-time Questers
The GILL annual picnic is scheduled for August 22 – RSVP now.
The County Commissioners have announced the agenda for their August 5 Public Meeting.
Jul 31, 2019
A summer social picnic will be held on August 22nd, 5-7 p.m., at the Lewis Family Pavilion in Oakland for those interested in learning more about the Garrett Institute for Lifelong Learning (GILL).
GILL is a member-driven organization whose mission is to enrich lives by offering a variety of educational, cultural, and social programs geared toward adults primarily 50+ years of age, but is open to all. Current members describe GILL as, “learning just for the fun of it.”
The annual picnic is an opportunity to join GILL for the 2019-2020 season. The fall 2019 schedule of programs will be available at the picnic and ideas for future program offerings are welcome. The picnic is generally attended by 40 members enjoying good food surrounded by friends. For those interested in attending, contact 301-387-3781 to register.
Administered through Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Garrett College, GILL originated as an experiment by members of the community to develop a group of like-minded people, with curious minds and a keen interest in learning for its own sake. GILL is entering a seventh season of operation and generally draws over 100 members.
For additional information on GILL membership and fall programs, contact Jean Tumbarello at Garrett College, 301-387-3781 or jean.tumbarello@garrettcollege.edu .
Jul 30, 2019
The weather today will be partly sunny, with a high near 78 and a low around 63. Scattered showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon; chance of precipitation is 60%.
Look at the views Heather Brown Hamilton saw this morning on her boat ride!
Have you made your guess and entered our “Where Am I?” contest for July? This one may be a little harder than some of the last ones…
The big news this morning is that Pfizer and Mylan are merging their generic drug business. Many locals are employed with the Mylan organization that is headquartered in Canonsburg, PA with facilities across the globe including Morgantown. WV. Yahoo.com has a video on ‘what it means’.
The 63rd Annual Garrett County Agricultural Fair continues today. $10 admission but FREE for seniors 60 and up! There will be goat shows, a robotics challenge, a tractor pull, and the Beatle Mania show among other events! See the full schedule for details.
Seldom Scene is this Sunday at 6pm.
There are three Garrett College Continuing Education classes beginning in August: 8/10- Handgun Qualification will be held in Grantsville from 9am to 2pm; 8/20- Expanding your Capabilities in Digital Photography will be taught by Bill Hentosh and will be 4 classes Tu-Th until 8/29; 8/21- Couch to 5k with Jen Sober will be 6 weeks of learning and training for a 5k in time for the Autumn Glory 5k. Call 301-387-3781 for more information.
Make your nominations for the 2019 People’s Choice Challenge! This is a competition designed to celebrate and recognize the Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake, MD area favorites! Nominations are only open until this Friday!
Jul 30, 2019
The Seldom Scene is an American bluegrass band formed in 1971 in Bethesda, Maryland. The Scene has been instrumental in starting the progressive bluegrass movement as their shows include bluegrass versions of country music, rock, and even pop. What does it take for a bluegrass band to remain popular for more than four decades? For The Seldom Scene, it’s taken not only talented musicians, a signature sound, and a solid repertoire, but also a sheer sense of fun.
Concert is this Sunday, August 4th starting at 6:00 pm at Wisp Resort
Visit www.artsandentertainment.org to purchase your tickets.
Jul 29, 2019
The weather for today will be sunny, with a high near 81 and a low around 64.
Bonnie Richards shared these photos of her weekend with the grandkids!
The Garrett County Agricultural Fair is happening today! First on the agenda is 9am rabbit judging! Amusements are open from 1pm-11pm. There’s a car show from 4-8pm and the Barrel Ba$h begins at 7pm and Rick K and the All-Nighters playing at 7:30pm.
Don’t forget to support the large number of community organizations and non-profits working hard for you this week fixing food, drinks, sharing information and more!
Fair admission is $10 today and includes all attractions and track events. View the full schedule here.
MIAMI VICE Dance Lessons are happening tonight from 5:30pm – 6:15pm. Get ready for the Oakland A&E District’s MIAMI VICE & Little Havana event on August 24th with salsa lessons — the cost is just $5 per lesson. Tickets are available at The Gallery Shop or call 301-334-6580. NOTE: Please wear comfortable shoes with a smooth bottom.
Nearby casino, Lady Luck Nemacolin, has been ranked in the top 10 of the top 50 casinos in the United States.
The Department of Public Works – Roads Division advises the public that road maintenance will be taking place on River Road on the date of Tuesday, July 30, 2019. River Road will be closed to traffic from the hours of 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. between the Crab Run intersection and the Pennsylvania line. Any questions can be directed to the Grantsville Roads Garage at 301-895-5631.
The C&O Canal Trust is sponsoring a monthly photo contest highlighting the best photos you have taken of the nearby C&O Canal National Historical Park! The C&O Canal runs from Cumberland, MD and ends in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
NOMINATE! 2019 People’s Choice Challenge!
Jul 26, 2019
The weather today and tomorrow will be mostly sunny, with a high near 76 and a low around 60. Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm each day. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 78 and a low around 63. It sounds like an amazing weekend!
Look at the fun Michelle Buttry and her family are having at Deep Creek Lake:
Have you nominated your Deep Creek Lake, MD area favorites in the People’s Choice Challenge? We will take the TOP nominations in each of PCC Nominations in each category within products, services, experiences, and professionals until August 2!
Here’s a HOW-TO for the People’s Choice Challenge nomination forms:
- Nomination Name: [[YOUR NOMINATION]]
- Nomination’s Contact Information or Business Name [[HOW TO CONTACT YOUR CHOICE]]
- Your Contact Information (name, email and/or phone number) [[YOUR INFORMATION]]
The annual agriculture fair is here! 🎡And, tomorrow is the Entry Day for exhibits! Specific details can be found in the Premium Book.
- 10:00 am-4:00 pm Entering All Indoor Exhibits – Report to Computer Office building for exhibit numbers (Rabbits and Poultry MUST be entered)
- 11:00 am Stock, Hot Stock and Antique Tractor Pull (Light Weights) at the race track
- Noon ALL Commercial Exhibits must be in place
- 5:00 pm-11:00 pm REITHOFFER SHOWS – Open – $10.00 Unlimited Rides – Paid at Carnival Ticket Office
Maryland State Police are warning the public about telephone scams in which the caller has cloned, or, “spoofed” a Maryland State Police telephone number and requested personal information from people as part of a so-called “criminal investigation” or asked for money in the form of gift cards to avoid being arrested. Be diligent and report any such scams to our local dept.
Join the Naturalist in the Discovery Room of the Center for aquatic adventures today at 2pm: use aqua scopes and dip nets to catch critters and fish that call Deep Creek home.
Join a park ranger on a 2-mile hike and learn about some of New Germany’s native plants and animals along the way.
The Garrett County Artist Studio Tour is this weekend. Spend some time traveling to visit area artists and learn about their techniques and inspirations.
As always, I can’t list everything here: the rest of events and entertainment are listed in our guides!
From the Friends of Deep Creek Lake organization: “Don’t forget to Contact Governor Hogan and urge him to include capital funding for DCL restoration and protection in his next budget. Contact information: Phone: 410-974-3901; Address: 100 State Circle. Annapolis, MD 21401; Email: https://governor.maryland.gov/contact-us/. … the bottom-line is the lake continues to decline and there is no comprehensive and effective lake management structure or processes or funding to ensure DCL will be restored.”
Bill’s Aerial Photography shows an update of the Route 50 Progress on 7/23:
Jul 25, 2019
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, Autumn Glory Festival presenter, is proud to announce meteorologist Justin Berk as the Grand Marshal of Garrett County’s 52nd annual Autumn Glory Festival Grand Feature Parade, sponsored by Garrett Regional Medical Center, a proud affiliate of WVU Medicine. The parade will be held on Saturday, October 12, beginning at 1 pm in Oakland. The Grand Marshal is sponsored by the Greater Oakland Business Association (GOBA) and the town of Oakland, Maryland. Patriot Automotive Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram: King of the 4WD is the title sponsor of the 52nd annual Autumn Glory Festival.
An award-winning meteorologist, Justin forecasted weather on television stations on the east coast for 20 years including 14 years in Baltimore at WMAR and WBAL. After graduating with a meteorology degree from Cornell University, Justin’s television weather broadcasting career included stops in Syracuse and Binghamton, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before he settled with his family in Maryland. Justin’s passion for weather and his use of his trademarked Snowstix to measure snowfall has made him popular on social media with over a quarter of a million followers on Facebook, 20,000 followers on Instagram and 44,000 followers on Twitter.
After teaching at Stevenson University in Pikesville, Maryland for 10 years, Justin now focuses on forecasting online, consulting for businesses and schools, community outreach and fundraising efforts with the creation of his nonprofit organization Just in Power Kids, his Faith in the Flakes program, fundraising sales of his Snowstix and hosting around 80 school weather assemblies each year, where he has raised over $20,000 for Maryland schools.
One of his most popular fundraising endeavors, the Maryland Trek, an annual 329-mile hiking and biking journey across the state, kicks off in Garrett County this August. The 7-day long trek starts atop Wisp Resort in McHenry on August 4th and ends in Ocean City on August 10, 2019. Now in its sixth year, the event has raised over $180,000 for programs benefiting children with cancer and their families. The public is welcome to help Justin kick off his trek at 7:30 am on Sunday, August 4th at the top of Odin’s Chute at Wisp Resort.
The 52nd Annual Autumn Glory Festival, presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, runs from October 9 – 13 in Garrett County, Maryland. The festival includes a kick-off reception at Wisp Resort, two large parades, concerts, Oktoberfest celebration, the Maryland State Banjo, Fiddle & Mandolin Championships, Fall Foliage Driving Tours, Turkey Trail, the Western Maryland Tournament of Bands, antique and craft shows and much more. For a full listing of Autumn Glory events, log onto visitdeepcreek.com/52nd-annual-autumn-glory-festival.
In 2018, Travel & Leisure listed Oakland, MD as the number 2 Best Town for Fall Colors in America and in 2017, TripAdvisor selected Oakland, MD as one of 20 Best Fall Vacations in America for Seeing Autumn Foliage. Also in 2017, Oakland, Maryland was selected by U.S. News and World Report as one of 50 Small Towns Across American with Gorgeous Fall Foliage, MSN.com listed Oakland as one of the prettiest leaf peeping towns in the U.S. and Readers Digest listed Garrett County as one of the 11 Road Trips That Showcase Stunning Fall Foliage You Need to Take This Autumn.
Jul 25, 2019
The weather today will be sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. A high near 72 and a low around 59.
A special thanks to long-time reader Jannie Chapman for this gorgeous photo!
Ok, so all of our regular readers know about the 2019 People’s Choice Challenge and how it’s designed to celebrate all of our local favorites! But, I need to mention it again to be sure we receive your nominations in the PROFESSIONALS category:
- Doctor / Nurse
- Dentist / Hygienist
- Insurance Agent
- Lawyer / Attorney
- Performer or Band
- Hair Dresser / Cosmetologist / Masseuse
- Fitness Instructor
- Photographer
- Banker / Financial Advisor / CPA
- Community Member / Champion / Volunteer
At 5pm tonight, there is a forum for individuals ages 16-24 years old who are not in school nor employed. Discussion topics will include education, workforce development and employment, substance use, transportation barriers and living with disabilities. Come share your perspective!
Also, there’s Team Trivia at Mountain State Brewing and the Pocket Park movie at dusk is Ralph Breaks the Internet.
The Maryland Department of Tourism shares 11 Ways to Get Out on the Water! Deep Creek Lake is listed at #10 on their list (but we know we’re #1 in your hearts!).
The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation is auctioning off a FLYING SCOT #16 that was graciously donated to the Foundation by the family of the late General Joseph P. Franklin, a long-time resident of Thousand Acres. The Flying Scot sailboat in the listing photos will be sold to the highest bidder via email auction format closing on August 16th. It’s in our marketplace under “BOATS”.
Over 12,000 vendors have pre-registered with the new state e-procurement system. If you’d like to do business with Maryland and its local governments, register by going to procurement.maryland.gov.
Justin Berk, of Maryland Trek fame, has been announced as Grand Marshal of the 52nd Annual Autumn Glory Festival Parade!
Jul 24, 2019
The weather today will be mostly sunny with a high near 70 and a low around 53.
Thanks to Chad Wood for sharing a view of Deep Creek from the boat! A gorgeous day!
2019 People’s Choice Challenge NOMINATIONS are open! This is a competition designed to celebrate and recognize the Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake, MD area favorites!
Nominations: July 19 – August 2
Voting: August 16 – September 27
We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to nominate your favorites in the PRODUCTS category:
- Burger
- Shopping / Retail Store
- Steak
- Drink
- Ice Cream
- Crab Cake
- Local Food Creation
- Donut
- “Must Try”
- Locally Produced Product
- Pizza
The Farmers Market is today beginning at 10am at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion. There was sweet corn and peaches on Saturday as well as some early apples and red, ripe slicing tomatoes on many tables. We are seeing both green and red peppers and both sweet and hot banana peppers and some jalapenos.
.Some animals are born with a bad reputation. The First Impressions program today at 11am at the Discovery Center shows that even creepy crawlies have their own important role in nature.
The Remedy is playing tonight as part of the Stage Wisp Concert Series beginning at 6pm.
Here’s the Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping.
In addition to the “Skyhoundz” Classic World Canine Disc Championship Series, you can try your pet’s jumping and fetching skills this weekend! Expert disc competitors will conduct an amateur event from 4:30 – 7:00 pm on Friday, July 26th.
Jul 23, 2019
The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 66 and a low around 54. Chance of showers, mainly after 2pm (chance of precipitation is 30%).
2019 People’s Choice Challenge NOMINATIONS are open! This is a competition designed to celebrate and recognize the Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake, MD area favorites!
Nominations: July 19 – August 2
Voting: August 16 – September 27
We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to nominate your favorites in the SERVICES category:
- Vacation Rental Company
- Art or Music Venue
- Real Estate (Sales)
- Outdoor Outfitter
- Hotel / Motel / Bed & Breakfast
- Wedding Vendor
- Car Dealership / Repair Shop
- Community Service Organization
- Bank / Credit Union
- Non-Profit
- Neighborhood Bar
It’s not too late to join! Mountaintop Soccer Camp will start at 5pm on both Tuesday and Wednesday in Loch Lynn. Any players are welcome to attend on either or both nights even if you have not registered – cost is $18 per night for ages 4-6 and $25 per night for ages 7-middle school.
Today is Summer Reading Club at the Ruth Enlow Libraries across the county, Solar Flow Yoga, and Ladies Lounge.
The Garrett County Arts Council has announced the 2019 Artist Studio Tours (and pre-tour Artist Preview Party) to be held this weekend! The Studio Tours are a FREE opportunity to visit artists and their studios to share details about their creative inspiration, technical processes and the tools and materials they use to make their hand-crafted work. Items will be for sale as well. Click on the photo below for a download of the brochure and map.
The Civic Club of Garrett County is still looking for a few vendors for their Antique and Maker Fair event this Autumn Glory. Are you a fiber artist, weaver, potter, cast iron refinisher? Antique dealers? Send a message for more information.
Here’s an article on education and our Maryland neighbor to the East, Allegany County — A research team discovered the school system in Maryland with the greatest number of high-poverty elementary schools beating the odds in math. I don’t have the stats in front of me but Garrett County schools are also excellent-performing rural schools with a significant population of students in need of free or reduced lunch.
If you’re coming to the area and looking for a friend or group to hike, bike or paddle with; take a look at Garrett County Outdoors on Facebook. This group is run by a friend of mine where he is always posting about group rides or paddles with the location, the difficulty, the time, and how long the event may take. He always says, “there’s always something to do in these hills!”
Jul 23, 2019
Two grant applications submitted by The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area Maryland Heritage Area were awarded funding by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA), totaling $129,631. MHAA awarded 109 matching grants totaling nearly $5 million to Maryland nonprofit organizations, local jurisdictions and tourism groups. The grants fund historic preservation, natural resource protection and educational programs in 13 state-designated Heritage Areas. By supporting capital projects and educational activities, the grants spawn renewed interest in Maryland culture from residents and visitors, boosting tourism-related jobs.
Kim Folk, Heritage Area & Groups Director said, “We received applications for impactful projects from organizations in our heritage area this year and we are thrilled to have two projects awarded in a very competitive round of applications. These grants will allow the recipients to expand awareness of heritage here in Garrett County.”
One hundred thirty-eight (138) applications were submitted to MHAA totaling over $7.6 million in requested funds.
Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area projects funded were:
- Town of Oakland ($29,631) – Heritage Trail Improvements
- Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area ($100,000) – Management Grant for management services of the certified heritage area with a goal to promote heritage tourism.
The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area is a program of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and provides the one-to-one match for the management and marketing grants. The Garrett County Heritage Area & Groups Director administers the Heritage Area Program and works with stakeholders by offering technical and grant assistance for heritage related initiatives that preserve valuable heritage resources and enhance tourism in the County.
The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area supports heritage tourism in Garrett County through technical assistance and grant opportunities with a focus on heritage related initiatives that preserve valuable heritage resources and enhance tourism in the County. As a state certified heritage area, effort is made to create public and private partnerships to preserve historical, cultural and natural resources focusing on under-utilized resources fostering a greater sense of community pride.
“Being a state certified heritage area provides us access to funds without which many of the projects awarded would be unable to proceed,” said Folk. “The funding also allows us to promote heritage and cultural attractions in our community and attract visitors to our area.
The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area has secured more than $1.3 million in funding from MHAA over the last seven years.
Jul 22, 2019
The weather for today will be showers likely with possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70 and a low around 60.
Thanks to @sarah_naurato for sharing her weekend Deep Creek Lake, MD view:
2019 People’s Choice Challenge NOMINATIONS are open! This is a “competition” designed to celebrate and recognize the Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake, MD area favorites!
Nomination Period: July 19 – August 2
Voting Period: August 16 – September 27
Take a moment to nominate your favorite area services, experiences, products and professionals — today we highlight “EXPERIENCES“. We will take the top nominees in each of the following categories. Nominate your favorite:
- Historical Site
- Rainy Day Activity
- Indoor Activity
- Outdoor Activity
- Local State Park
- Hiking Trail or Biking Route
- Lake View
- Golf Course
- Festival Event
- County Secret
Get outside today! There is Fishing with the Naturalist at 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and also Seed Starting 101 at the Discovery Center today.
Kelly M. Schulz, Maryland’s secretary of commerce, will visit the McHenry campus of Garrett College to tour the Daniel E. Offutt III STEM Center tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23rd, beginning at 11:45 a.m.
Congratulations to Larry Smith who has been named Realtor of the Year by the Garrett County Board of Realtors!
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Celebrates 50 Years — The DNR was created by Governor Marvin Mandel on July 1, 1969 replacing the former Board of Natural Resources with the new cabinet-level designation. Today, DNR maintains more than 461,000 acres of public lands, protects more than 17,000 miles of waterways, and is an important driver of Maryland’s thriving tourism industry.
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2019 Business & Industry Appreciation program to recognize economic development, job creation, and investment that has occurred in our community over the last year. The form can be found at http://www.visitdeepcreek.com/pages/Awards.
Jul 19, 2019
It looks like it will be an excellent weekend! The weather for today will be mostly sunny with a high near 85 and a low around 71. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 84 and a low around 71. Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 82 and a low around 67. A chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday, mainly after 2pm.
It’s not very often we have a heat advisory from the National Weather Service but from noon today to 8:00pm on Saturday: the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
NOW ANNOUNCING: 2019 People’s Choice Challenge!
Join us in nominating your favorite area services, experiences, products and professionals as part of the 2019 People’s Choice Challenge! Deep Creek Speaks™
Have we mentioned how much we love Deep Creek Lake?
Garrett County Government was honored with a silver award for worksite wellness.
A big “welcome” goes out to our newest advertiser, Rob Michael, CLU. Rob is Oakland’s State Farm insurance agent offering auto, home, and life policies. I can personally vouch for the attention and expertise of his office as I am requoting some of my policies this week. His number is 301-334-3774.
More events and entertainment are happening this weekend: 31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Brant Mine Hike, Summer Reading Club: Nocturnal Animals, Aquatic Adventures, Dancehall Vinyasa, Terah Crawford & Scott Alexander at Sipside Lounge, Kelly Lynott at Black Bear Tavern, Old Time Jams, Rise and Recover Yoga, Little Yough Summer Music Festival – Blue Steel, Our Town Theatre presents, “The Stone in the Road”, 18 Strings at MoonShadow, DJ Leroy & the Mechanical Bull at Black Bear Tavern, Friendsville Town-Wide Yard Sale, Farmers Market, Summer Reading Club: Star Wars Saturday!, Herp Walk at the Discovery Center, EMANATE yoga, VIBE Restorative Yoga, Baer Bones at Black Bear Tavern, The Masons at Smoke N Mirrors Gallery, Karen Lau, cello; Brent Weber, saxophone/bassoon; and Joseph Yungen, piano at Penn Alps, Howl at the Moon, Campfire Program – Snakes of Maryland at the Discovery Center, Independent State at MoonShadow and MORE!
My friend Jessica Fike featured me, my marketing business, and Deep Creek Times on her vlog. We have just too much fun at Deep Creek!
You’ve probably seen the FaceApp across your social media where friends are using it to “age” themselves about 40 years — but KDKA news is announcing there are red flags. Using the app allows the company to modify, reproduce and publish your picture with no limits. Be careful!
Jazzercise Oakland is offering an introductory special now through August 18th. Try unlimited classes for ten days for just $39! Classes range from high impact/intensity to low impact/intensity and dance cardio to strength training. Get more information at www.jazzercise.com/10for39.
Just a quick note to let you know about the latest Wildfulness podcast episode is on rye whiskey in Western MD and Melky Miller’s Accident Distillery.
The Deep Creek Lake Lion’s Club is holding a camp on Deep Creek Lake Jul 22-25 for visually-impaired kids. There will be tubing, fun at the Wisp and lots of other great activities! Everything is taken care of by the Club, all you have to do is arrange for transport and chaperone! Food, fun, and camping! Contact Chris for more details!
Jul 19, 2019
On July 10th 31 Lions went on a bus trip to Lions Camp Merrick in Nanjemoy, MD. The camp hosts diabetic campers for 3-week long sessions. Also, the camp has added a deaf camper week and a blind camper week this year.
From the Camp Merrick website, they state the following:
At Lions Camp Merrick we believe that each child needs to feel special and not special needs. One of the greatest experiences in life is the look of joy and pride in a child’s eyes when they accomplish something they thought they never could or would do. LCM’s programs match the needs and abilities of the children we serve so they are given the chance to “be all they can be”. Our dedicated counselors are always on hand to instruct and give caring guidance to our campers, but they find that it is our amazing children themselves who play the largest part in supporting and encouraging each other.
LCM is a special place, a unique haven for children in today’s fast-paced world. Here campers laugh, learn, and live together as they enjoy the pleasures of summertime friendship and fun. They build skills and character and create remarkable friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
The Lion visitors from District 22-W enjoyed a wonderful lunch with the diabetic campers and presented donation checks to the camp from the district. After lunch, the visitors were given a tour of the camp and returned home the same day.
There are scholarships available for campers so they can attend the camp at no charge. It is a great experience for type I diabetic children to interact with other children having the same disease. If you have a type I diabetic child between the age of 6 -16, contact the camp at: lionscamperrick.org. You can also contact Lions District 22-W Diabetes Chair Lion Donna Jackman at 301-790-2036
Jul 18, 2019
DeepCreekTimes.com today announced the launch of the second annual Deep Creek Times People’s Choice Challenge, a “competition” designed to celebrate and recognize the Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake, MD area’s favorite experiences, services, products, and professionals. The challenge is designed to allow local businesses and individuals to celebrate all that makes the Deep Creek Lake area special and memorable.
“We are thrilled to announce the 2019 People’s Choice Challenge. The decision to continue was easy due to the strong community involvement and great competitive spirit exhibited by all of the nominees last year. In fact, last year we had about 2,500 nominees and over 175,000 votes, culminating in a fun, well-attended awards celebration in September,” stated Sarah Myers, co-owner of Deep Creek Times.
Myers and co-owner Mike Tumbarello said specific award categories will vary a bit from last year’s specific categories. In addition to categories such as favorite lake view, favorite local secret, and favorite historical attraction, voters will also be able to support their favorite products, services, and professionals.
Anyone can nominate an entrant (or entrants) in any of the categories by going to the Deep Creek Times website (www.deepcreektimes.com) from July 19th at 12:00am EST through August 2nd at 11:59pm EST. The Deep Creek Times team will then gather and verify nominations and open the website to voting by members of the public from August 16th through September 27th.
Voters are limited to one vote (for as many nominees and categories as they wish) per device, per day.
According to Mike Tumbarello, co-owner of Deep Creek Times, “The Challenge is designed to be open, fun and to instill pride and friendly competition among the area’s nominees. The first year was a bit of an experiment, but due to its success, the challenge will keep most of the facets of that inaugural year and build-in some new components as well. We hope to continue to build on last year’s celebration, pride and community engagement and keep the momentum growing in our great community.”
All nominations for entrants must be received by midnight EST August 2nd. All votes must be received by midnight EST September 27th. Vying for first place “Diamond” and runner-up “Platinum” awards, finalists will be notified within one week of the voting closing.
Winners will receive a wall plaque, recognition on deepcreektimes.com and bragging rights for a year! There is another recognition celebration planned along with a special People’s Choice Challenge advertising feature for all nominees.
For more information about the 2019 People’s Choice Challenge or deepcreektimes.com please contact Sarah Myers (sarah@deepcreektimes.com or via phone at 240.321.9925) or Mike Tumbarello ( mike@deepcreektimes.com or via phone at 410.707.7725).
