Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

Mostly sunny today. High of 64 degrees.

Our Town Theater in Oakland is holding their annual Ghost Walk beginning this evening at 7:00pm (sold out) but also Friday and Saturday evenings.

Grantsville Community Museum Annual Dinner & Fundraiser program will be held this weekend October 21. The program will be Archaeological Discoveries Found in the Design of the New Route 219 at Hilltop. Cost is a $20 donation and dinner reservations can be made by calling Lynn Patton at 301-616-6126 or Sue Beachy at 301-707-7205.

The Allegany Arts Council is hosting professional watercolor artist Alexis Lavine at the Saville Gallery in Cumberland through October 29th.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued their latest Fall Foliage and Festival report yesterday. While Autumn Glory is over and some of our vistas may be a bit “past peak” there is still some good leaf peeping here and in the area.

If you write poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction and reside in the Garrett County area and/or are a member of Garrett County Arts Council, they are looking for you to submit your creative writing work.  Deadline for submission is Oct. 31, 2017. Call 301-334-6580 or email garrettarts@earthlink.net to receive a copy of the submission guidelines.

Walleye, large yellow perch and smallmouth bass fishing at Deep Creek Lake has improved due to cooler water temperatures.

You have likely heard of the newest attraction at the lake – Monkey Business Adventure Park.  Lisa Cole of Wildfulness tried it out and wrote this blog post on it.

As part of the Garrett College Joan Crawford Lecture Series of presentations this fall, Charles Ota Heller, Holocaust survivor and author, will speak to the community on Wednesday, November 1st at 7:00pm in the Garrett College Auditorium on the McHenry campus. For more information, persons may contact Dubose at 301-387-3008 orjack.dubose@garrettcollege.edu.

There is a mobile home available for sale in our classifieds. Remember for just $25, you can list your item for sale, too. The small truck recently mentioned was sold on the same day after listing with our Online Marketplace.

Areas of patchy frost again this morning. Sunny, warmer, highs in the mid-60s.

Ruth Enlow Library is hosting a “One Maryland, One Book” discussion this evening at the Oakland library from 6:00pm-7:30pm. The book is Purple Hibiscus.

The Mountain Fresh Farmers Market will be open this Wednesday and Saturday and does not close until October 28th. Some Winter dates are also planned. Wednesday’s market opens at 10:00am and goes until 1:00pm.

The Master Gardeners, under the direction of Ashley Bodkins, University of Maryland Extension, have been answering questions at the Market each month this year. You can also bring a sample of a problem to the Extension Office and let her help you there. Just call ahead to be sure she is on the premises before you visit: 301-334-6960.

Eat your veggies! We have great restaurants offering a variety of dishes here in Garrett County, including Vegan and Vegetarian fare. With 8 million Americans either Vegan or Vegetarian, we know some of our readers are as well. Travel site WalletHub just announced the results of their “Best Cities for Vegans Study” and New York, Portland and Orlando came in first through third, respectively. The study also has some related interesting facts.

Engage Mountain Maryland launched the You+2 Initiative yesterday in Garrett County. The intiative asks residents to pledge to vote in the 2018 midterm election and also challenge two more people to do the same. The goal of this is to achieve the greatest per capita voter turnout in the country.

Congratulations to George Kullgren from Westminster, Maryland. George supported the Garrett County Arts Council by purchasing chances on the raffle quilt and was the lucky winner, as drawn and announced at the Heritage Craft Fest.

Famous painter Thomas Kinkade’s brother, Patrick, visited Oakland over the weekend and had this to say:
“If Placerville, where Thom and I grew up, were uprooted and moved to Maryland, it would become the mountain town of Oakland, where I visited this weekend. From the local landmarks and community parade to the collection of colorful characters that live there, I honestly love the place. Yes, I will say it. “Ich bin ein Oaklander.”

The “Most Awesome Bake Sale and trail Town Quilt Show” will be at the Confluence Creative Arts Center this weekend.

Garrettt College is offering a course, Fly Tying, on Thursdays, October 26 to November 16, 6:00pm-7:30pm. at the Northern Outreach Center in Grantsville. The class will be taught by local fly fishing expert, guide and instructor Tony Lolli.  Call the College at 301.387.3069 for more information or to register.

Areas of frost this morning, sunny, highs in the mid-50s.

Congratulations to the winners of the 50th Annual Autumn Glory Festival Commemorative Glass pieces made by Simon Pearce! Two winners for each piece were drawn as follows: Ornaments – Rich Mattingly & LuAnn Watson; Acorn – Diane Maust & Jan Russell; and Tankard (Stein) – J.J. Bolyard & Gary Shafer.

If you’re not ready to say #MeToo on social media, but would like to talk to someone, you can call the local Dove Center hotline, 24/7, confidentially and anonymously 301-334-9000 or 1-800-656-HOPE. You can also schedule an appointment for free, in-person counseling. #endsexualassault

As part of its strategic planning process, the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County will hold community conversations over the next few months at all branches. The purpose of these conversations is to gather input from members of the community about the library’s role in their lives. Questions about these meetings may be addressed to the local branch manager or to Thomas Vose at 301-334-3996 x0102.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources yesterday reported that the 2017 young-of-year striped bass survey in the Chesapeake Bay shows the fish is reproducing in strong numbers. The annual survey’s index is 13.2, above the 64-year average of 11.7. Rockfish, as they are commonly known, are an important sport and commercial fishery and this is good news for the state and region.

Garrett College is offering a Dog Obedience course that starts next Wednesday evening and runs for five nights over a five-week period. Contact the College at 301.387.3069 for more information and specific times and dates.

Sarah had an opportunity to interview a group of fishermen that have been coming to Deep Creek Lake for 35 years! Read our feature story on the “Brothers Challenge”.

So the weather forecast was off a bit for the weekend … it turned out sunnier and warmer than we anticipated but we will take it! Today will be cooler with showers this morning and then partly cloudy this afternoon. Highs only reaching the upper 40s.

We hope everyone had a great Autumn Glory weekend! From the feedback received from friends and family, and our own experiences out and about, it looks like it was another successful event.

The Garrett County Fire & EMS Fallen Heros Memorial was dedicated on Sunday in McHenry, MD.

The Tri County Council reminds citizens: If you own a certified historic property in Maryland, you may have the opportunity to earn a state income tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures. There’s a Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop on Tuesday, October 17th, 6:30pm, at the Allegany Museum 3 Pershing Street in Cumberland. For more information on tax credits, contact Elizabeth Totten at 410.697.9551 or Megan Klem at 410.697.9560.

Mike volunteered at the Civic Club Antique Show Saturday afternoon while his wife was in the parade and hobnobbing with the big-wigs. In the photo from left: Pat Shelton, Governor Hogan, Jean Tumbarello and Sandy Hill (aka, Uncle Sam). The Civic Club ladies should be proud of another great fundraiser… Garrett County is lucky to have you all!

While the Governor was in Garrett County, Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford lead a trade and diplomatic mission to Europe that kicked-off Friday with stops in France, Belgium, and Estonia. In addition to trade-related topics, the Maryland delegation will also be learning about cybersecurity and drug and opioid abuse efforts in Europe.

The movie Iron Jawed Angels tells the true story of how brilliant young activists took the women’s suffrage movement by storm and helped American women gain the right to vote. The movie, sponsored by the newly formed Garrett College chapter of American Association of University Women, is free and open to the public.  It will be shown at 3:00pm and 6:00pm on October 18th in the Garrett College auditorium.

Sheriff Rob Corley has announced that the month of November will be designated as No Shave November for the employees at the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office to raise funds for the Garrett County “Police Providing Presents Christmas Project”.

October 22-28 is Maryland Economic Development Week. The MEDA Economic Fall Conference will be held on October 23 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, and will feature opportunities and benefits related to Maryland’s 12 military bases. While many innovations take place “on base,” every community can identify opportunities to acquire these advancements and turn them into commercial applications for local companies.

Stick to the Knitting! The Ruth Enlow Library is offering beginning knitting classes for all ages every Thursday for five weeks, from 3:30pm – 5pm at the Oakland Library. Class dates are October 26 and November 2, 9,16, and 30. Contact Susanne Kight at 301-334-3996 x0115 for more information.

Rain drizzle today with highs in the low 60s but clearing up for a great parade-day tomorrow: Partly sunny, cooler, high of 58 degrees. Then, Sunday, rain showers likely with highs in the low 70s.

Visit the Glorious Harvest Farmers Market & Craft Show today and Saturday, from 9:00am-5:00pm for an old-fashioned farmers market & craft show in and out of an open-air pavilion!

Looking for antiques and vintage items?  Come on down to the 44th Annual Civic Club Antique, Vintage & Collectible Sale at the Oakland Community Center (formerly the Armory) at 8th and High Street.  Mike will be there working (not as an antique) in the kitchen and out-front on Saturday afternoon. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The 50th annual Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade will be in Downtown Oakland starting at 1:00pm on Saturday.  Be sure to get there early as there will be street closures and lots of people and traffic.

Governor Hogan will be coming out to Western Maryland to ride in the Autumn Glory parade and visit several sites throughout Garrett and Allegany counties.

The Autumn Glory Festival Car Show Mountain Top Cruisers, the biggest car show in Garrett County, will be in Oakland from 9:00am-3:00pm on Sunday.

There are MANY more Autumn Glory events going on all over the County this weekend. Here is the online version of the Chamber’s Guide for all the details.

If you are planning to attend tonight’s Southern Garrett High School home football game, plan to wear ORANGE. Tonight will be a orange-out to support a Southern student named Sarah who is battling cancer. #SarahStrong

A Bear in a Bikini? That’s what the Friends of Deep Creek Lake have planned for their Autumn Glory Parade float. Actually, it is not uncommon to see a bear swimming in the lake this time of year. The next DCL Policy and Review Board meeting is scheduled for October 23, 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Discovery Center.

Ms. Jennifer Browne, Director of the Frostburg State University Center for the Literary Arts and a lecturer for the Department of English, will give a reading, “New Short Works”, as part of the Joan Crawford Lecture Series presentations on Wednesday, October 18, from 7:00pm until 8:00pm in room 511 on the Garrett College McHenry campus.  For more information, persons may contact GC Professor Jack Dubose at 301.387.3008 orjack.dubose@garrettcollege.edu.

The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season opens statewide October 19th. This is one of several deer hunting opportunities offered in the state and typically coincides with pleasant fall weather. The early muzzleloader season runs from Oct. 19-21 in Deer Management Regions A and B, which includes Garrett County.

The Ruth Enlow library will be participating in the third annual Maryland S.T.E.M. Festival with official events scheduled at the Friendsville, Grantsville, Kitzmiller, and Oakland locations in early November.

A small truck has been posted for sale in our online marketplace!

It will be a bit cooler today with temps hovering at about 60 degrees. Cloudy with a slight chance of rain but otherwise a great Autumn Glory evening .. we wait all year for this event … let’s make the most of it!

Get your Flu shot today at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland from 10:00am-6:00pm at no out of pocket cost to you.

The Scottish Rite Masons are holding a free Childhood Speech and Language Disorders Clinic for children up to 21 years of age that are exhibiting speech or language issues. The Clinic will be held at the Paul B. Naylor Masonic Hall in Oakland today, October 12th, starting at 5:30pm.

The action tonight will be in downtown Oakland! Remember those road closings again … The famous Oktoberfest dinner in the fire hall, The Fireman’s Parade and then the last year of the official “Oompah” band. (Here’s the complete Autumn Glory schedule)

During the Fireman’s Parade tonight (and Saturday during the Grand Feature Parade), Fur Baby Fine Art will be sold at Fetch’s Dog Salon and Wash downtown Oakland.

A great Autumn Glory Kickoff Dinner was held last evening at the Garrett County Agriculture Fair Grounds.”Congratulations!” for a great event go to the Chamber and “Way To Go!” to Patty Manown Mash for being named 2017 Golden Ambassador.

Here’s the official Fall Foliage and Festival Report from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.  Good details for you leaf peepers living here or for those of you coming to the area to see the foliage.

As mentioned in a previous Notes, October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. I was able to get this link to a nice,simple list of “to-do’s” to protect yourself and your information from Garrett College’s Jill Horner.

In an effort to promote healthy watersheds, the Garrett County Department of Planning & Land Management has prepared a fact sheet outlining some best management practices regarding yard waste. Please take some time to review the information contained on the fact sheet on their site for ideas and tips on managing your yard waste.

The next GOBA meeting is next Tuesday, October 17 @ 8:30am at the Oakland B&O Museum. There will be an update on the search for an Economic Development Director, a representative from Neubeam to discuss broadband options and a representative from the Town will update us on the water/sewer project, parking meter removal, etc.  Please RSVP to Michelle Ross at 301.334.2691. This meeting is open to the public.

Garrett College has scheduled a forklift certification course for October 20 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the college’s Northern Outreach Center in Grantsville. Call the registration desk for more info at 301.387.3069.

A bit of rain today and highs in the upper 60s. There may be a thunderstorm this afternoon.

The 50th Annual Autumn Glory festival kicks off today! Here’s the complete Autumn Glory schedule for you.

(Remember that tomorrow there will be road closings downtown Oakland for the Fireman’s parade beginning at 6pm.)

The Autumn Glory Kick-Off dinner & Reception is tonight and is reportedly sold-out. If you have tickets we will see you at this great event that starts at 6:00pm in the Agriculture Heritage Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds.

Visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market today from 11:00am-1:00pm to pick up some autumn fruits and veggies and other goods.

Kristin Spiker, Food Supplement Nutrition Educator, University of Maryland Extension, has been a popular feature at Mt Fresh, showcasing recipes using seasonally available fruits and vegetables. Her final demo day this season will be October 12th, during Autumn Glory Festival. See some of recipes at the University of Maryland Extension site. Note to our readers: Please confirm this date when you visit the market today, as they may have meant the 11th.

The Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County will host a class today titled How to Get Published with Phil Berardelli of Mountain Lake Press at 6:00pm at the Oakland Library. Contact Bonnie at the library at 301.334.3396.

An interesting fish story: A new analysis by Oregon State University suggests that open-ocean aquaculture for three species of finfish is a viable option for industry expansion under most climate scenarios — an option that may provide a new source of protein for the world’s growing population.

Back on land, the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery is now open for spring orders, and the online tree seedling catalog is now available.

Garrett Regional Medical Center will hold the next Look Good…Feel Better workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 5:30pm at the GRMC Lower Level. The workshop is for individuals currently undergoing treatment for cancer. The program is offered free of charge and each participant receives a complimentary make up kit valued at $250. To register or obtain more information contact Bev Rasel at 301.533.4366 or Gina Artice, RN, Cancer Patient Navigator at 301.533.4133.

The Sky Valley Homeowners Association is holding a class on titled Deep Creek Lake Water Quality and Your Garden. The class is open to the public and will be held at the Sky Valley Board Room on October 27th from 1:00pm-3:00pm.

A little foggy this morning turning into partly sunny with a slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the low 70s.

Did anyone else see the pinkish glow of the sunrise through the fog this morning? I didn’t quite catch the experience on camera but it was pretty cool … don’t forget to send us your sunrise, fall foliage and beautiful Deep Creek Lake area photos to feature in our gallery next month.

October has been designated as I Can Swim! month by the Garrett County Commissioners. I Can Swim! is a free water safety and swim instruction program in partnership with the Garrett College Community Aquatic Recreation Complex, the Garrett County Board of Education, the Garrett College Foundation and the County.

Smoke N Mirrors Gallery will be hosting a live model drawing session this evening at their downtown Oakland studio from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. This is a mature modeling session that requires preregistration and a $15 fee. 

L.A.F.F. DINNER is today at 6:00PM. Shepherd of the Hills is sponsoring a gathering for food and fellowship at Deep Creek Seafood. Dutch treat. Invite friends and neighbors. (L.A.F.F.= Life After Forty Five, but all ages are invited) 

Did you know that more people – 145 million-  participate in outdoor recreation each year than attend an NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL games combined!  A recent report also indicates that people are spending much more on “experiences” and that crowdfunding has enabled more new products geared to the outdoor market than ever.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently welcomed 35 new young adult members into the Maryland Conservation Corps. The class will start will begin work immediately treating hemlock trees in Savage State Forest for the hemlock wooly adelgid, a destructive invasive insect.

Gobble Gobble.  Autumn Glory is almost upon us. In addition to many festivities, the first annual Turkey Trail is alive and well (except for the turkeys that is). The dinners are a tradition dating back decades.

More than three million women in the United States are in treatment or have completed treatment for breast cancer and 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about the disease.

On Friday, October 27th, bwtech@UMBC & TALLsmall Productions are partnering to offer an interactive training opportunity to help small businesses develop the tools needed to deliver a concise business pitch to potential partners, investors and future employees. If you are looking to raise money this might be worth the drive.

Showers today; highs in the low 70s. Chance of rain 100%.

Traffic fatality. In the early hours of Friday morning, a tractor trailer travelling eastbound on I-68 pulled over with mechanical trouble around the two-mile marker and the 28-year-old driver of a 2011 Kia ran into the rear of the trailer and was pronounced deceased on-site by troopers.

Show YOU the money!  There is an information session at Northern High School this evening at 6:00pm for parents wishing to learn more about financial aid opportunities for their children currently enrolled in high school. Financial aid experts from both Garrett College and FSU will be present.

Calling all parents and high school students! The Garrett County College Expo will be held on the Garrett College campus on Tuesday, October 10th, from 9:00am-12:00pm.  Over 50 colleges, universities, technical schools and branches of the military will be on hand.  There will also be special panel discussions on financial aid and opportunities after high school.

West Virginia citizens voted Saturday and approved the Roads to Prosperity Highway Program that will fund $1.6 billion in upgrades to state roads and bridges and hopefully aid in job creation.

On Saturday, the Property Owners Association of Deep Creek Lake stated their position on two important lake-related issues: 1.) the State Lakes Preservation and Restoration Fund (SLPRF) that was established in law this year by the state legislature; and 2.) planned dredging of portions of Deep Creek Lake.

“Take a chance” to help out the town of Oakland. Check out the new GOBA 50/50 raffle and know the net proceeds are going to help promote Oakland.

The Board of County Commissioners has announced the public meeting agenda for the next meeting on October 17 at 6:00pm in the Bittinger Volunteer Fire Department.

Read about Preservation Maryland supporters Diane and Jeff Caslow’s adventure in Western Maryland on their mission to visit all of Maryland’s twenty-four counties.

Partly sunny with a 40% chance of showers; highs in the high-60s today. We are due some rain… and it’s likely we will get those showers both Saturday and Sunday and only reach 61-62 degrees this weekend.

Many local homeowner associations (HOAs) are holding their annual meeting this weekend, the last weekend before Autumn Glory. Check out your association to see when and where they are holding theirs.

The Garrett County Commissioners and other dignitaries spoke at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Oakland to honor Internet service provider NeuBeam on Thursday.  NeuBeam provides high quality internet access to the County’s non-served and underserved geographic areas.

The Board of County Commissioners will be hosting the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Transportation Tour meeting today, October 6, at 11:00am in the Board of Garrett Commissioners Public Meeting room.

Garrett County Habitat for Humanity home dedication to be held today at 6 PM for Kelly Shahan and her family. Everyone is welcome to come out and meet Kelly and her family and celebrate with them! Light refreshments will be served by the Hospitality Committee. The address is 190 Frank Custer Drive, Oakland. It’s located in Hopeland Village off of the Broadford Road.

MoonShadow will be jamming with The Masons, a high energy husband/wife acoustic Americana duo, at the cafe’s new Deep Creek Lake location tonight starting at 8:00pm.

Frostburg State University is hosting the Russian String Orchestra at the Pealer Performing Arts Center this Saturday at 7:30pm.

Way to go Ann! The Civic Club of Oakland presented Ann Rebele with a Service Award certificate, a bouquet and lifetime membership in the club as recognition for her 60 years of service to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the Oakland Civic Club.

Our neck of the woods has won, too! Western Maryland has been named to the Reader’s Digest Top 11 Fall Foliage Roadtrips list.

Professional photographer Crede Calhoun of All Earth Eco Tours in Friendsville will be conducting two Fall Photography Workshops and Safaris one each on October 15th and October 22nd.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.  With some of the large breaches at giants such as Equifax and even the Securities Exchange Commission, we all need to be aware and protect ourselves and our data.

Did you know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their life time? October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Dove Center will be holding various public awareness activities will take place this month, including window displays, information tables, newspaper articles, and presentations.

The Garrett County Department of Health is holding Flu Clinics throughout the county where free Influenza vaccines are available to all at no out of pocket expense. For additional information about influenza vaccinations call the Flu Information Hotline: (301) 334-7697 or (301)-895-3113.

Grow West has received approvals to locate their medical marijuana operation from Grantsville to the former Kelly Springfield building in nearby Cumberland,MD.

Weather today will be party cloudy, warm, with highs in the lower 70s.

But winter is coming! AccuWeather is forecasting a chilly winter is in store for the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, particularly when compared to last year. For most of both regions, this will translate to an above-normal snow season.

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Dinner for the 50th Annual Autumn Glory Festival is next Wednesday, October 11, 2017. The registration deadline is this Friday, October 6^th.

Governor Larry Hogan announced yesterday that the Board of Public Works unanimously adopted a Maryland Department of Natural Resources recommendation approving 17 Rural Legacy Program grants – totaling over $23 million. One of the grants, for $1.3 million, will go to the Bear Creek Legacy Area in GARRETT County.

Check out the Department of Natural Resources Fall Foliage and Festival report for this weekend.  It looks like Garrett County foliage will be perfect for Autumn Glory! 

Best of luck to a new business in downtown Oakland. The Downtown Bakery and Fresh Market opens this weekend at 221 Alder Street in Oakland. The hours are Wednesday through Saturday 8:30am to 2:00pm. Fresh pastries, pies, breads and cookies are available daily, plus other goodies too.

Bill’s Marine Service is holding their annual Customer Appreciation Weekend October 14th and 15th.  Join them from 12:00pm – 5:00pm for refreshments at their Garrett Highway location.  They can be reached at 301.387.5536 for more information. 

According to the Department of Natural resources, cooler water temperatures at Deep Creek Lake have smallmouth and largemouth bass more active and roaming in transition areas. Tubes, spinnerbaits, small crankbaits and jigs are good choices near deep grass, rocky bottom and the few remaining floating docks. Cooler temperatures throughout the state are creating fishing opportunities.

Juli McCoy has been named the new Executive Director of the County United Way – serving Garrett, Allegany, Mineral and Hampshire Counties.

Garrett College recently announced that Mr. Aaron Clark, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefit Specialist, will be at Garrett College, on Wednesday, October 11, 9:30am – 1:30pm. Clark will also make future visits to GC the second Wednesday of every month. Additional support staff will also be visiting at various times each month to help Veterans. This support is open to all in the area. Contact Kathy Fauber at 301.387.3057 for more information.

National Taco Day (today!) will be sunny and warm with highs in the mid-70s.

The Mountain Fresh Farmers Market is open this morning and every Wednesday and Saturday through October 28th in Oakland. They are open from 10:00am-1:00pm and also just announced they will be holding a Winter’s Market on select dates in the Mary Browning Senior Center.

Congratulations to Brian and Crystal Boal! They were announced as Garrett County’s Most Beautiful Person award winners at the Garrett County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday.

The Maryland Environmental Trust is now accepting applications for funding through Keep Maryland Beautiful — comprising five grants. More than $200,000 available throughout the state, with applications being accepted until November 15th.

The Springs Folk Festival is a celebration of the arts, skills and labors of our forefathers. They will have food, crafts, experiences and music for all ages on October 6 and 7.  Admission is $5 for adults.

If you own a certified historic property in Maryland, you may have the opportunity to earn a state income tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures via the Maryland Historical Trust. Attend their workshop on Wednesday evening, October 18th in Oakland to find out more.

Sausage making, gardening, bee-keeping and TED talks are all on-tap this month from The Garrett Institute for Lifelong Learning (GILL) at Garrett College in October.  Call 301.387.3069 for more information or to register.

In an effort to make online resources available to students in Garrett County, the Ruth Enlow Library and Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) have partnered to provide a library card to all students enrolled in the county schools. Students must only show their student ID to obtain the new card and to gain access to online resources. For questions about this program, contact the Oakland main library at 301-334- 3996.

The Rolling Pin Bakery in downtown Accident opens this morning at 6:30am!

Highs in the upper 60s today!

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by the tragedy in Las Vegas. We know it can happen anywhere, but we just seem a little safer here in Garrett County…

In light of the events in Las Vegas, President Trump has cancelled his visit to nearby Morgantown.

The Accident Library will hold Children’s Story Time today from 11:00am-12:00pm. Children’s Story Time is open to children ages 2-5. Join them for stories, crafts, and activities.

The Garrett Community Concert Band invites new members to join their multi-generational band.. There are no auditions; just dust off your old instruments and come out to rehearsals for the Christmas concert beginning today (and following Tuesdays) from 7:00pm-9:00pm in the auditorium at Garrett College. The Christmas Concert is Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the college’s auditorium.

And for you older folks, the Accident Library will be holding a gardening class about Microgreens on Tuesday, October 23, at 2 p.m., presented by the Garrett County Master Gardeners from University of Maryland Extension. To sign up, contact Kim Cecil at 301-746-8792 x0131 or kcecil@relib.net.

Don’t forget to vote for Deep Creek Lake in USA Today’s 10 Best Travel Destinations Reader’s Choice Contest.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources just announced their grants to volunteer fire departments in the state. Both the Eastern Garrett County Fire and Rescue and the Kitzmiller departments received $3,000 grants.  Way to go!

Oysters in the lake?  No oysters in Deep Creek Lake but they are in the Chesapeake Bay. Oyster season started yesterday and runs through March 31st.

The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs is holding a Technical Training Classroom on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Crownsville.  This two-part event is free, requires separate registrations and is relevant for small and minority business enterprises that wish to learn more about doing business with the state. Registrations:
1. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mbe-rights-and-responsibilities-tickets-38357244551
2. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amp-up-your-small-business-tickets-38265223313

Another great weekend! Today will be SUNNY with highs in the upper 60s.

The Mayor & Town Council of Oakland wish to notify Oakland Water Customers in the South Third St., Second St., and Oak Street areas that the water will be temporarily shut off throughout the day on Monday, October 2 due to ongoing water line upgrades. Questions may be directed to Oakland City Hall.
 
The first Monday of October every year is “Blue Shirt Day – World Day of Bullying Prevention” which signifies the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month each October. Both adults and kids can buy a shirt and also visit their website for tips and help on how to deal with bullying.

Teens are welcome to attend a “One Maryland” book discussion at the Ruth Enlow library in Oakland this evening from 6:00pm-7:30pm. The book being discussed is “Purple Hibiscus” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

This past Saturday, officers from the State Police Barracks in McHenry responded to a report of a burglary at two commercial enterprises in Oakland. Upon investigation, they identified a suspect, obtained evidence, received a confession and took the individual into custody. Good job and a big thank you from your citizens!

Did you notice a group of people gathering around Hospice of Garrett County at 12-noon Saturday? We can’t begin to explain the game but, yes, Pokemon Go is still a “thing” in Garrett County. Join the Facebook group if you’re interested!

Prospective visitors to Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County, Maryland can now explore 15 of the area’s attractions using 360-degree photos and videos thanks to the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.

What can you do with your pumpkins after Halloween, you ask?  Well, there are a few things according to Maryland Department of Resources.

President Trump will be nearby this week. Fox News announced Saturday that Trump will join Sean Hannity in Morgantown, W.Va. this Wednesday, where the two men will discuss tax reform and the economy, among other topics, and take questions from an audience.

Garrett College Continuing Education and Workforce Development has scheduled a course, How to Navigate the Social Security System, at the Northern Outreach Center in Grantsville. The course will be held on Wednesdays, October 11 and 18, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.  Contact the College at 301.387.3069 for more information or to register.

Six participants collectively lost 101 pounds over the course of four months as part of the year-long Prevent Type-2 Diabetes Education Program at Garrett Regional Medical Center. An information session will be held on Tuesday, October 17th, prior to the start of the next “Prevent Type 2” session. For more information or to register, contact Mitzi Wiltison, at 301.533.4271 or Ruth Chisholm, at 301.533.4010. You can assess your risk athttps://doihaveprediabetes.org/. 
 
Friends of Deep Creek Lake are looking for volunteers with boats, kayaks canoes and other watersports related items for the Autumn Glory parade on October 14th.