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Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog May 13

Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog May 13

The weather today will be showers. Patchy fog. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon–highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds of around 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is nearly 100%. Plan your 2025 vacation and save with Taylor-Made Deep...

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Garrett College Foundation Achieves Giving Day Goal

Garrett College Foundation Achieves Giving Day Goal

The Garrett College Foundation Giving Day last Monday attracted $5,260 in gifts, easily breaking the $5,000 campaign goal. Giving Day, which took place entirely online, benefited the Foundation’s “Pay It Forward” textbook scholarship. The scholarship provides students...

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Volunteers Needed to Plant the New Demo Garden

Volunteers Needed to Plant the New Demo Garden

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM, volunteers are needed to help plant wildflowers in the Demo Garden at Deep Creek State Park at the boat launch dock. Rain or shine. The garden is located to the right of the dock by the lake shoreline. This garden is part of the...

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Appointment of Lake Manager

Appointment of Lake Manager

The Maryland Park Service is pleased to announce that Director Angela Crenshaw has appointed Cristina Sanders to the position of Natural Resources Planner V, serving as the Lake Manager at Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area. Her appointment will be...

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10 in 10 Planting Demonstration

10 in 10 Planting Demonstration

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM, volunteers are needed to help plant wildflowers in the Demo Garden at Deep Creek State Park near the boat launch dock—rain or shine. The garden is located to the right of the dock along the lake shoreline. This project is part of...

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Deep Creek Fitness Opening Day!

Deep Creek Fitness Opening Day!

Deep Creek Fitness is moving back to the Shop 'n Save plaza, and our Grand Opening is happening on May 3rd from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM! They’re located between Bear Creek Coffee and Deep Creek Salon. Stop by for a $5 day pass and take advantage of our discounted...

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Garrett County 2025 Tax Sale Registration Now Open

Garrett County 2025 Tax Sale Registration Now Open

Garrett County has opened registration for the 2025 Tax Sale, which will take place online at https://garrett.marylandtaxsale.com. All bidders must register by 4:00 PM on Friday, May 16, 2025, in order to participate. Bidding opens Monday, May 19 and will close in...

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National Police Bloodhound Association Training

National Police Bloodhound Association Training

Article courtesy of the Town of Oakland The National Police Bloodhound Association (NPBA) is holding its annual Spring Seminar in Garrett County through May 1. This law enforcement-only training event brings 60 participants and 20 instructors from across 16 states for...

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