Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

Partly cloudy to mostly sunny and highs approaching 80 degrees today.

“Chasing the Dragon” a powerful film about the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse in America will be shown for free at a lunch and learn at Noon today and tomorrow at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland.

Today a Special Business Session of the Board of Education will be meeting to discuss the FY2017 Financial Statements and Single Audit Results.The meeting will be held at Central Office in the Board Room at 6:00pm.

MoonShadow on Mosser Road in McHenry announced yesterday that they will be providing a 10% discount for all Garrett College students. Just show them your ID.

A busy agenda for the Board of County Commissioners meeting to be held on Monday, October 2nd.

Did you know? The top three YouTube “how to” searches are: 1.) How to kiss; 2.) How to tie a tie, and 3.) How to draw…

A Deep Creek Lake fishing map is available that shows HD contours of the depth.

Take a ride. Taste some wine. Adopt a fur-ball! Bring your furry friend for a day out in the autumnal beauty and celebrate the16th Annual Ex-PAWS-ition on October first. Food, fun and clinics and the Fayette Friends of Animals will be there looking for their furever homes.

Garrett County ATV and Snowmobile permits go on sale October 1. You can purchase online or in-person.

A new poll released by Goucher College shows about 62% of state residents approve of the job Governor Hogan is doing as governor.

Oakland Storage Center is a new business offering secure boat, RV, camper and ATV storage. Call now to make your storage arrangements – 240-321-2008.

Great weather this weekend and more to follow into mid-week… high of 78 degrees today!

Our Town Theater is holding auditions this evening from 7:00pm-9:00pm for Ghost Walks.

An introduction to the game of Mah-Jongg and its strategies is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27 at the GIEC building on the Garrett College McHenry Campus. The day starts at 10:00am and wraps at 4:30pm, with various sessions and panels.  Contact the Continuing Education Department at 301.387.3069 for more information.

The AAUW-Garrett College Student Chapter, in collaboration with AAUW-Garrett Branch, is sponsoring a meet-up to review and discuss “Deeper in Debt: Women and Student Loans”, the newly published research report from AAUW-National. This event is free and open to the public on Wednesday, September 27 at 5:30pm at Garrett College’s GIEC building, room 111.

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their Business Policy and Competitiveness Conference on September 28-29

The leaves they are a changing… The State of Maryland keeps track of foliage changes throughout the state.

Congratulations Garrett County Public Safety Chief of Communications Ken Collins for being selected by the Mid-Eastern APCO as the 911 Director of the Year for the state of Maryland!

Did you know that 70% of drug abusers get medications by stealing from family? The Garrett County Drug Free Communities Coalition now has three locations within the County to drop off your unneeded prescription drugs. Oakland City Hall, Garrett County Sheriff’s Office and the McHenry State Police Barracks.

We announced the opening of the new Monkey Business Adventure Park over the weekend.  If you get a chance, drive by and check it out as it is quite impressive and looks like fun. It’s on Deep Creek Drive.

We know you don’t want to think about it, but you have to protect your boat from the harsh winter weather! Oakland Storage Center is a new advertiser with us offering secure boat, RV, camper and ATV storage. Call now to make your storage arrangements – 240-321-2008.

The Adventure Sports Institute held a rock climbing course over the weekend. Check out this video of the class location:

It will be an exceptional weekend and we just had to share a few new things:

The forecast is now looking like it will be mostly sunny AND highs in the low 80s today and tomorrow!

Local Appreciation Weekend! High Mountain Sports will be offering FREE kayak and standup paddleboard rentals for locals! First come, first served for 2 hour rentals. Stop in! (Mention this ad and receive an additional 10% off summer clearance items)

Triple B BBQ is opening for the first time in Oakland on Saturday at Shimmer & Shine Car Wash (beside the Oakland Burger King). Pricing is as follows: Sandwiches (pulled pork $5 brisket $6) and meals with 2 sides ($10/$11), nachos $3, pulled pork nachos $4, & brisket nachos $5..

Monkey Business Adventure Park is open TODAY! Call (866) 325-7627 for more information.

photo from Monkey Business Adventure Park

We know you don’t want to think about it, but you have to protect your boat from the harsh winter weather! Oakland Storage Center is a new advertiser with us offering secure boat, RV, camper and ATV storage. Call now to make your storage arrangements – 240-321-2008.