Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

This Veterans Day, we want to pause and extend our deepest gratitude to the neighbors, friends, and family members right here who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a dedicated time to honor all living service members.

The weather today will be partly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds of around 5 mph.

Unearth a hidden piece of Deep Creek Lake history at Evelyn’s Speakeasy and Cocktail Lounge, a cozy 18-seat lounge newly brought back to life downstairs at Ace’s Run. Find the flickering “E” on their website to secure your weekend reservation and enjoy craft cocktails in an intimate, decades-old space.

Free Fries for Veterans & Active Military today at Cabin Lodge Grill from 11am-3pm (beside Lakeside Creamery.

Honoring our veterans and active military at Deep Creek Sandwich Shop today. A free cookie with ID.

It’s Wedgie Wednesday at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland, so take $2 off any large wedgie, from the steak to the Italian!

The scrap tire drop-off that Garrett County Solid Waste & Recycling had planned for Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry has been canceled, according to a notice from Garrett County Government. The county says the event will be rescheduled in spring 2027.

Trout’s House Seafood is celebrating 10 years with a big November giveaway! Spend $75 or more to be entered to win a 10-pound box of lobster tails, with the winner drawn on November 30. Their $40 seafood boils are still on, and now’s the time to start planning your holiday oyster pint and gallon orders.

Mark your calendar! Santa arrives at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park for its Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 5, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, with a photo with Santa, a craft, cookies, and live animals.

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the upper 50s. West winds of around 11 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph. After last night’s rain, it’s a breezy but beautiful day, and tonight will be mostly clear and chilly with lows around 35, so grab a jacket if you’re heading out this evening!

Garrett County business owners can shape state and national economic policy by completing the 12-minute Federal Reserve 2026 Small Business Credit Survey before November 13, 2026. Your confidential feedback directly influences federal funding, lending programs, and rural business support across Western Maryland.

Investing in local business pays off: a new Maryland Economic Development Association analysis found that every $1 invested in county economic development generated an average of $11.67 in economic impact over the past three fiscal years.

Pilots flying into Garrett County Airport now have a crew car to get around town, thanks to a vehicle donation from the Garrett County Development Corporation. That makes it easier for visitors to stop in for a meeting, a meal, or some time exploring Garrett County.

Did you know Maryland has Wildlife Management Areas in 19 of its 23 counties? Beyond hunting season, these off-the-beaten-path public lands are great for hiking, kayaking, birdwatching, and photography.

Ready to grow as a leader? Garrett College is accepting applications for the 2027 Leadership Garrett County cohort. Applications are due January 17, and the program begins February 3.

Tuesday means Burger & Beers at Last Chair Bar + Bistro at Wisp Resort! Take 50% off any burger and enjoy a $1.99 PBR from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. [Ad]

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Little ones can enjoy Story Time @ Oakland for ages 6–36 months from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Oakland, or Children’s Story Time for ages 3–5 from 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Kitzmiller.

Hikers, join Ranger Noah for a challenging 4-mile Take-a-Hike Tuesday starting at 10:00 AM at the New Germany Lake House. Every mile counts toward the Miles for Maryland Trail Challenge!

The Garrett County Board of Education meets today at the Dennett Road Educational Complex in Oakland, with public comment at 3:30 PM and the public session from 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM. The meeting will be live-streamed.

Pop the popcorn! MPT’s Outdoors Maryland kicks off its 38th season tonight at 7:30 PM, or you can stream it on the free PBS app.

Friendsville residents, the Town of Friendsville Fall Leaf Pick-Up continues through Monday, November 23, weather permitting. Place leaves in a pile (not a row) at the edge of your property along the road, free of sticks and debris.

Catch a free adults-only Pink Floyd laser light show at the Hickory Environmental Education Center planetarium on Friday, November 13, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM. Reserve your seats in advance with planetarium director Jason Shank, keeping in mind that donations are greatly appreciated.

Beyond the Stage brings the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen to the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, November 15, at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students, plus a small service fee.

On Saturday, November 14, join Ranger Beau at the New Germany Lake House at 1:00 PM for Winter Tree ID, a gentle walk to learn how to identify trees by their bark, growth habits, and buds. All ages are welcome, and you’ll take home a 6-page dendrology guide!

I had a wonderful time over the weekend at the Black Tie and Tails event to benefit HART for Animals! Look at this adorable cookie favor from the night and my friend Katie and I!

Garrett County Public Schools will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, for staff development in the afternoon. The staff development sessions will be school-based this month.

Additionally, all schools will release 1st quarter report cards on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Schools will release report cards according to their school-specific policy. Please refer to your student handbook or the school office with any questions.

All 2026–27 GCPS calendar information, including staff development days and grading periods, is available at www.gcps.net/calendars.

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs around 51. West winds of around 14 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 31 mph. It’s going to be a breezy one, so hang on to your hats! Tuesday looks sunny with highs in the mid 50s.

According to a survey, more than half of young Marylanders are willing to stay or return to their hometowns to build their careers, prioritizing family and community over big-city job markets. Many are even open to a salary cut to live near home, proving that local loyalty remains strong for the next generation of workers.

The New Germany Complex is hiring seasonal positions starting at $17.41 per hour across multiple state parks. Apply online by November 16, 2026!

Heads up, parents! Garrett County Public Schools will release first-quarter progress reports on Wednesday, November 11. Each school will release them according to its own policy, so check with your school office if you have questions.

Good news for Friendsville! Garrett County received an $800,000 Community Development Block Grant to begin a full upgrade of the Friendsville water system, funding first-phase engineering and early construction.

Congratulations to the Southern Garrett girls cross country team, who are regional champions! And hats off to the Rams football team, whose season ended Friday at Allegany with a 4-6 record.

The Garrett County Health Department is sharing hand sanitizer safety tips for families. Hand sanitizer can be dangerous if swallowed, especially by children, so keep bottles sealed and out of reach.

Set your DVR! Tomorrow night, MPT’s Outdoors Maryland kicks off its 38th season, and the new season of Maryland Farm & Harvest debuts too, with a November 17 episode featuring Garrett Growers Cooperative.

Mark your calendar for tomorrow: it’s Tuesday Burger & Beers at Last Chair Bar + Bistro at Wisp Resort! Take 50% off any burger and enjoy $1.99 PBR from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Grab your tickets for the Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year at Wisp Resort on Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. It’s $49.99 per person for a four-course dinner and an interactive show, and tickets must be purchased in advance.

Little ones are invited to Children’s Story Time at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville today from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM, with stories, music, and crafts.

Learn plant propagation through division, cuttings, and winter sowing at Grow Your Green Thumb, a free workshop today from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM at the Garrett College Northern Outreach Center in Grantsville. Registration is required, and you’ll take home plants or seeds!

Writers can gather at the Creative Writer’s Group tonight from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville. There’s no cost to attend.

Tomorrow, join Ranger Noah for a challenging 4-mile hike at Take-a-Hike Tuesday, starting at 10:00 AM at the New Germany Lake House. Your miles count toward the Miles for Maryland Trail Challenge!

The Garrett County Board of Education meets tomorrow at the Dennett Road Educational Complex in Oakland, with public comment at 3:30 PM and the public session from 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM. The meeting will be live-streamed.

Coming up Monday, November 16, Garrett College’s international students will share food, customs, and music from their home countries at An Evening Abroad, starting at 6:00 PM in the Morin Family Gymnasium at the CARC. It’s free and open to the public!

“Let the Bells Ring!” features timeless Christmas and Hanukkah melodies performed by the Garrett Community Concert Band at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 13, at Garrett College’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for students, and are free for children 5 and under, available at the door or online. [Ad]

Friday, November 6, Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026: The weather today will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with highs near 60. West winds of around 5 to 9 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Saturday will be mostly cloudy and much colder, with scattered showers, patchy morning fog, and highs in the mid 40s. West winds of around 11 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 26 mph. The chance of rain is 30%. Sunday will be mostly sunny, with highs around 50.

Bundle up for Saturday! Those gusty west winds will make the mid 40s feel even chillier, but the sunshine returns Sunday, and highs climb back into the upper 50s by Tuesday.

Hunters, Saturday, November 7 is one of Maryland’s special waterfowl hunting days for youth hunters 16 and under, veterans, and active-duty military, and the fall wild turkey season wraps up Sunday, November 8. If you’re heading out on the trails this weekend, wear blaze orange and keep your pets visible.

Great news for our farms and forests: the Maryland Board of Public Works approved $1,206,000 for the Bear Creek Rural Legacy Area, which will fund conservation easements protecting working farms, timber, wetlands, and the scenic views from the Cove overlook.

Need your flu shot? The Grantsville Senior Center Flu Clinic runs today from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Do we have cryptids in Maryland? Join Ranger Hannah for On the Hunt for Cryptids! tonight at 6:00 PM at the New Germany Lake House, with a presentation on local folklore followed by an easy-to-moderate 1-mile night hike on the Orchard Loop. Bring a flashlight or headlamp!

Kick off the weekend with live music from Matt Tichon & Co. at Honi-Honi Bar tonight at 8:00 PM, and then Pittsburgh party rock band Family Joules takes the stage on Saturday at 8:00 PM. [Ad]

Saturday morning, stop by the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion in downtown Oakland from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

The Greater Heights Missions Fall Festival is Saturday from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Eastern Garrett County Fire Department in Frostburg, with music, food, and games. Admission is just $1.

Bingo is back at the Friendsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department on Saturday! Doors open at 5:00 PM, early bird games start at 6:15 PM, and the kitchen will be serving fresh-cut fries, chili, sloppy joes, and more.

Dress to impress for HART for Animals’ Black Tie & Tails Gala on Saturday from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM at Wisp Resort, with dinner and dancing to Queen City Funk & Soul, a wine pull, live and silent auctions, and meet-and-greets with adoptable dogs and cats. [Ad]

Test your luck at Team Bingo at Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek Lake on Sunday at 1:00 PM. [Ad]

On Sunday, Mountainside Baroque presents Bach’s Coffeehouse: Café Zimmermann, an intimate harpsichord concert at Café Mark in downtown Cumberland, with seatings at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Looking ahead, grab your tickets in advance for the Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year at Wisp Resort on Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Tickets are $49.99 per person. [Ad]

Also on Saturday, November 14, Garrett County hosts a scrap tire drop-off starting at 7:00 AM at the Garrett County Fairgrounds, accepting up to 10 passenger or light tires per residence while containers last. Bring a valid ID or proof of residency.

Looking for more weekend fun? Check out our live music lineup and outdoor adventures around Deep Creek Lake!

The weather today will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds of around 7 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. The chance of rain is 50%, mainly before 8:00 AM.

Enjoy the mild air while it lasts! Friday will be partly sunny with highs in the upper 50s, and then the weekend turns much cooler, with highs in the mid 40s on Saturday and upper 40s on Sunday. It’s a good time to dig out the warm jackets.

Smallmouth bass fishing has been exciting on Deep Creek Lake and the upper Potomac this month, and lures that mimic baitfish and crayfish are the way to go, according to the Maryland Fishing Report for November 4.

Cyclists, plan ahead: the Big Savage Tunnel on the Great Allegheny Passage closes for the winter on Wednesday, November 25. There’s no detour, and it’s expected to reopen in late March or early April.

Thursday means 50% off pizza at Wisp Resort! Take 50% off a whole pizza or slice at any eligible dining outlet from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. [Ad]

Get your tickets early for the Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year at Wisp Resort on Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. It’s $49.99 per person for a four-course dinner and an interactive comedy show, and tickets must be purchased in advance. [Ad]

Need help with health insurance? The Garrett County Health Department Mobile Insurance Clinic is at the Friendsville Senior Center today from 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, where staff can help you apply through Maryland Health Connection.

Crafters and game lovers, head to the library this afternoon! Needlework meets at the Oakland Ruth Enlow Library from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (bring your own project), and Mah-Jongg is at the Grantsville library from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, with beginners welcome.

Round up your team for Team Trivia at Mountain State Brewing Co. tonight at 6:30 PM. [Ad]

Tomorrow, entrepreneurs can stop by the free Build What’s Next Regional Roadshow at Garrett College from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, and the Grantsville Senior Center Flu Clinic runs from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

This Saturday, November 7, HART for Animals hosts its Black Tie & Tails gala at the Lodge at Wisp Resort, with dinner, live music, a wine pull, and auctions to help animals in need. [Ad]

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs near 70. Rain is likely tonight, mainly after 1:00 AM, with lows around 56. The chance of rain is 70%.

Local and regional preliminary election results are posted.

Soak up one more beautiful, warm afternoon while you can, because the rain sticks around on Thursday, with highs near 65 and a 70% chance of rain.

Anglers, take note: Maryland has wrapped up its fall put-and-take trout stocking, with 18,150 rainbow, golden rainbow and brown trout stocked in 27 waterbodies across 14 counties. Stocking resumes in February, and Trout Opening Day is March 27.

Some of our own neighbors are headed to TV! MPT’s Maryland Farm & Harvest debuts its new season on Tuesday, November 10, at 7:00 PM, and the November 17 episode features the Garrett Growers Cooperative, a group of small local farmers who pool their resources to supply area restaurants, grocers, and wholesalers.

Mark your calendar for Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m., when Garrett College’s Joan Crawford Lecture Series hosts “An Evening Abroad” with the College’s 17 international students from 12 countries. It’s free and open to the public at the Morin Family Gymnasium in the Edwards Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex, with foods like Dominican rice pudding, Canadian poutine and Japanese ramen to sample.

A quick reminder that the Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health meets virtually this morning at 8:30 AM, and you can join by Google Meet or by phone.

Ready to bring your business to Deep Creek Lake? The Savoy Team at The KW Collective has prime, fully renovated commercial spaces available at The Shoppes at The Fort and the Black Bear Building in McHenry, featuring high visibility, lake and ski slope views, generous parking, and all-inclusive rent options. Message them today for pricing or to schedule your private tour! [Ad]

It’s Wedgie Wednesday at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland! Take $2 off any large wedgie, from steak to buffalo chicken to veggie. [Ad]

Guests 55 and better can save up to 40% off their check during Double Nickel Wednesday at Deep Creek UNO, an all-day special every Wednesday. Not a member yet? Just ask your server how to sign up. [Ad]

Wings and a cold one? Enjoy 50% off wings with your choice of sauce ($7.99) and $2.49 Yuengling at Wednesday Yuengs & Wings at Last Chair Bar + Bistro at Wisp Resort, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. [Ad]

Stock up on local goodies at the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion on 2nd Street in downtown Oakland, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Little ones can enjoy Story Time @ Oakland for ages 3 & up from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Oakland.

Good luck to our local high school runners at cross country regionals at Catoctin, from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Book lovers have plenty to choose from tonight: Guys Readin’ Stuff, a casual book club for adults and teens, meets from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Oakland, followed by OWL: Oakland Writers’ and Literature from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Love to cook? Bring a dish to share at the Culinary Connections Cookbook Club from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at the Friendsville Senior Center, where members each make a recipe from a selection of cookbooks, swap tips, and compete for a monthly door prize.

Still need your flu shot? The Grantsville Senior Center Flu Clinic is coming up Friday, November 6, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.