Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

The weather today will likely be showering in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Patchy fog with highs in the lower 60s and a low of 55. East winds of around 5 to 10 Mph. The chance of rain is near 100%.

It’s been cooler here on the mountaintop this past weekend — here’s a cool sunrise captured by Ed O’Connor:

Save the Date for Cindy’s Fund’s lip sync event on October 1, 2022, at the Oakland Elks. The lady docs, Dr. Rebecca Crowell, Dr. Marjorie Fridkin, Dr. Abigail Feathers, Dr. Marlana Bollinger, and Dr. Stephanie Sisler, are back, along with Jake and Roxana Tasker. Tickets go on sale today, August 15, at Gregg’s Pharmacy, Green Acres Garden Center, and Zip-eez.

Wings & Wheels Fly-In Celebration is this Saturday at the Garrett County Airport from 9am to 3pm! Come enjoy static displays of airplanes, cool cars, trucks, motorcycles and emergency vehicles!

Learning Beyond the Classroom Bus will be at Friendsville Park and Accident Town Park West are planned for today.

The weather today will be sunny with highs around 70 and a low of 51. North winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 45%. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 70s and a low of 54. North winds of around 5 mph. Sunday will be partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers —highs in the lower 70s and a low of 56.

Check out Trout’s Seafood list available this weekend! Ordering ahead is suggested. Visit Trout’s page for pricing and details.

County United Way will be having their annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive to benefit students in Garrett County has returned this year. Stuff the Bus will take place today, Friday, August 12, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Walmart parking lot in Oakland. Walmart is helping by allowing a bus to be parked in their parking lot so that volunteers can fill it with school supplies.

Bring your pets to Sang Run for a day of pet merriment! There will be pet crafts, pet hayrides, and pet treats! You can also volunteer to take a shelter dog for a walk!

Everyone is invited to the Sirens & Tractors Family Safety Day on August 14. This is open and free to the public. Activities for all the family!

Join Oakland Church of the Nazarene for GloryWay outdoors this Sunday at Bethel Outdoor Facility. A love offering will be received.

The Woman Summer Workshop, Becoming an Outdoors Woman, will be held this weekend at Garrett County 4-H Center.

The local state parks have a lot of programs to offer this weekend: Pickle Making Demonstration, Monarch Search, Pipe Dream, Campground Critter, Election House Open House, Creek Crafts, Reptile Encounter, Park Of Champions Mini Hike, Leave No Trace, Shell-fies and Pollinator Party

Presented by Maryland Legal Aid, free help for your civil legal issues at the Oakland Library!

Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Market for the open-air farmers market every Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Downtown Oakland! You will find fresh produce, plants, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams & jellies, body care items, and crafts all made and grown by the vendor!

Another fully booked entertainment this weekend! Check out the local bands that will be playing around the area:

• 18 Strings at Honi-Honi Bar
• Greg Short & Friends at MoonShadow
• Giants of Science at Honi-Honi Bar
• Surrender Dorothy at Honi-Honi Bar
• Tom Batchelor Band at MoonShadow
• Ted & Company at MoonShadow
• Toga Party with Boathouse at Honi-Honi Bar
• Philip Hough at MoonShadow
• Double Take at Honi-Honi Bar

The weather today will be patchy fog and mostly sunny, with isolated showers in the morning. Isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon with highs in the mid-70s and a low of 52. Northwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 20%.

Anyone who is 18 yrs. old or older interested in playing in the adult soccer league, please be at the Loch Lynn fields on August 21, 2022, at 6:30 PM. The association will pick teams from there, and the hope is to run 6v6 or 7v7, but it really completely depends on player turnout.

Residents of Tucker, Grant, and Hardy counties who want to share their thoughts about the completion of Corridor H—which would connect the community of Wardensville with the Virginia state line—with the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) have the opportunity to do so next week, August 18 at a public informational workshop.

Want to learn to canoe or kayak? Come to the Discovery Center dock to launch onto the lake and play games out on the water. 11 am!

Native plants are needed for native wildlife. Discover beautiful wildflowers native to the area.

Join Accident Library as the Adult Book Club gathers to discuss the latest read. Newcomers are always welcome!

Today is the monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees, which governs the operation of the Ruth Enlow Library. Location may vary, especially during summer. Public participation is welcome, though some business items may be held in closed sessions.

Catch Honi House Band as they bring a new sound every time they get together and play; you never know who might show up!

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog and scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the mid-70s and a low of 61. West winds of around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 70%.

The most recent Garrett County Board of Education meeting was recorded last night. There is a lot of information related to renovations and a presentation on “the Perfect Storm” including declining enrollment, mandates for training, and increasing salary requirements. (2:47:41)

Maryland Public Television is offering a Duck Decoy workshop. While not in Garrett County, I thought it would be a neat experience.

Join Cashmere Clothing Co for Want It Wednesday!

Take a tour of the vegetable garden at Sang Run State Park.

Overeaters Anonymous is a weekly meeting open to all who struggle with issues around food — overeating, undereating, anorexia, bulimia, etc.

Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Market for the open-air farmers market every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Downtown Oakland! You will find fresh produce, plants, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams & jellies, body care items, and crafts all made and grown by the vendor!

Free social services benefit assistance and applications at the Friendsville Library today.

Come celebrate summer at the Stage Wisp Concert tonight featuring 18 Strings! Walk through the Farm & Art Market to browse local farmer and artisan booths chock full of fresh produce, hand-crafted wares, and unique goods.

Join Honi-Honi Bar for Gashouse Annie live on the deck at 6:00 PM.

The weather today will be partly sunny. Isolated showers in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs around 80 and a low of 66. West winds of around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain is 60%.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 10, from 7:00 am until about 10:00 am, boat traffic under the 219 bridge will be blocked for utility work.

Would you like to volunteer for the first-ever Garrett County Dragon Boat festival? Here’s a form to sign-up! https://forms.gle/M3jxQ52SxnA2Wo3M7

“She sells seashells by the seashore”…try saying that 3 times fast! Join Friendsville Library for a fun-filled program to learn about seashells and sand dollars! Make your own sand dollar necklace and collect a few seashells of your own to take home!

Join Honi-Honi Bar for the Inside Out Duo live on the deck at 6:00 PM.

Get your walk on with Mountain Lake Park’s Evening Historic Tours. This will be held every Tuesday from July 25 – August 16 at 6:00 PM at MLP Historical Association Museum/Ticket Office.

The weather today will be mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with highs in the lower 80s and a low of 67. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain is 30%.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources is scoping PDF regulation updates. That means they are gathering suggestions and ideas from stakeholders and others to identify issues, potential impacts, and reasonable alternatives associated with the issues so that management actions can be developed.

Delegate Wendell Beitzel will explain how $4.7 million was appropriated for a trail in the Youghiogheny Wild River Scenic Corridor. This presentation will be at Garrett College, GEIC Building Rm. 111 tonight at 6pm.

Mark your calendars for the Mountain Lake Park Community Planning Group! Early Bird Stroll will be every Monday from July 25 – August 16 at 9:00 AM at Wooddell Park at Allegany Drive and B Street. Bring your feet, strollers, and/or rollators, and walk at your own pace!

Even if you don’t have a lot of space, you can still make a garden! Come see how you can create your own small space garden!

Come learn about fish habitats and survival from Letha Grimes, a Natural Resources Biologist from the Department of Natural Resources. Also, create your own world. Join the new writers’ group presented by the Grantsville Library. All are welcome, and residents of any town are invited.

Catch Matt Tichon & Co. at Honi-Honi Bar tonight!

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon—highs in the upper 70s and a low of 65. West winds of around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 70%. Saturday will be patchy fog and mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the Morning. It will then be partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the upper 70s and a low of 65. Southwest winds of around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 70%. Sunday will be partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms—highs around 80 and a low of 65. The chance of rain is 50%.

Garrett Regional Medical Center was recently recognized by US News & World Report.

After two years of COVID-related health worries, Americans are faced with financial concerns as high inflation leads to a cost of living crisis for many. According to a recent study based on county-level data, Garrett County has a “stressflation” rate of 5% (a physical stress increase of 1% and a mental stress increase of 4%).

The Eric Byrd Trio will be performing at the Garrett College Auditorium tonight!! For over 20 years, The Eric Byrd Trio has traveled the world as enthusiastic ambassadors of jazz! You may purchase your tickets here!  Also,  I have two tickets for giveaway if you message me to enter by naming one of the songs the trio plays! (by 2pm EST today).

The Golf Club at Oakland presents Jay Meyers Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 6, 2022. The shotgun starts at 10:00 AM.

Kids ages 8-17 get a free airplane plane ride over Morgantown at Morgantown’s Young Eagles Day tomorrow.

A Cup of Roses Holistic Care is going mobile! Come see their Pop-up Shop at the Downtown Oakland Flea Market on Sunday August 7, 2022, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the last few days of the 65th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair this weekend! Here are highlights on the schedule:

• Master Showman Competition
• 4-H Engineering Events (lawn & tractor)
• Sheep – 4-H & FFA Lead Contest
• Pee Wee Swine Show
• John Wyrick Band
• Costume Animal Parade
• Mud Bog
• Cow Patty Bingo
• 4-H’s Got Talent
• Pickin’ Empty Pockets
• John Wyrick Band
• Livestock Olympics
• Dirty Pony Contest
• Wood Cutting Contest
• Tractor Parade
• Horse and Pony Awards
• Youth Awards Program
• Power Wheels Derby
• 4 & 8 Cylinder Demolition Derby

Here are the state park’s programs this weekend: Monarch Search, Herp Hike, Campground Critter, Bird Walk, Creek Crafts, Reptile Encounter, Campfire Program: State Park Trivia, Park Of Champions Mini Hike, Leave No Trace, Shell-fies and Pollinator Party!

Check out our full event calendar!

Check out your favorite local bands that will be playing around the area:

• Terah Crawford Band at Honi-Honi Bar
• The Bards at MoonShadow
• The Remedy at Honi-Honi Bar
• Street Level at Honi-Honi Bar
• Shane Palko at MoonShadow
• The Edge Band at Honi-Honi Bar
• C.E. Jones at MoonShadow
• Good Guys Band at Honi-Honi Bar

The weather today will be sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the mid-80s and a low of 65. West winds around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 50%.

Survey Says:

Garrett County is looking for ways to improve child care. Complete this survey to tell the Garrett County Health Dept about you and your child’s successes, challenges, and needs when it comes to child care for your family.

The Tri-County Council for Western Maryland (Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties) is seeking public input into the creation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. This will serve as the fundamental plan for Tri-County Council’s economic development efforts for the next five years for the communities it serves. You can be entered into a drawing to receive one of five $100 VISA gift cards.

Congrats to Jeff L for winning July’s “Where Am I?” contest! Is it your turn?

It’s the 6th day of the 65th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair! Here are highlights on the schedule:

• Open Dairy Breeding Goat Shows
• Pedal Tractor Pull
• Truck Drag Race
• Market Beef Show
• 7 Bridges (Eagles Tribute Band)

Native plants are needed for native wildlife. Discover beautiful wildflowers native to the area.

Join the naturalists at the Discovery Center to learn how to partake in one of the best pastimes Deep Creek has to offer: fishing! Kids between 7-15 will learn skills that will help on their own fishing adventures.

Join Oakland Library for Needlework. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters!

Come and see the wonderful native plants around the Discovery Center. After the stroll, we will create beautiful art with flowers. Flora fun for all ages can be found at the Discover Center!

Catch Open Mic with Philip Hough at MoonShadow and join Honi-Honi Bar for karaoke night! Fun for the entire family!

The weather today will be sunny and patchy fog in the morning—highs in the lower 80s and a low of 66. Southwest winds around 5 mph with a low chance of rain at 5%.

Trout’s House Seafood reminds you to PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY! #1 Crabs, #2 Crabs, shrimp, scallops, crab cakes, Smith Island Cakes and more!

Where Am I? Have you made your guess in August’s contest?

A Cup of Roses Holistic care now has Rosewater Mist in the shop! Although it’s labeled as a facial mist, would you try it on your hair?

Overeaters Anonymous is a weekly meeting open to all who struggle with issues around food — overeating, undereating, anorexia, bulemia, etc.

Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Market for the open-air farmers market every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Downtown Oakland! You will find fresh produce, plants, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams & jellies, body care items, and crafts all made and grown by the vendor!

Come celebrate summer at the Stage Wisp Concert tonight featuring local fan-favorite Terah Crawford Band! Walk through the Farm & Art Market to browse local farmer and artisan booths chock full of fresh produce, hand-crafted wares, and unique goods.

The 65th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair continues! Check out the schedule for today:

• Dairy Show
• Baby Crawl
• Open Horse Showmanship
• Pedal Tractor Pull
• Swine Showmanship
• Charity Juliette
• John Wyrick
• Gas and Diesel Truck Pull
• Gospel Harmony Boys

Take a tour of the vegetable garden here at the Sang Run State Park.

Kids, bring your parents and come enjoy an evening of fun at the Honi-Honi Bar. Tonight, activities include arts & crafts, hot dog eating, and a no-hands sundae competition. Live music from the Time Flies duo!

The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers in the morning. It will then be mostly sunny, with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon-highs in the mid-70s and a low of 59. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 50%.

Christa Bowser joins the administrative team at Garrett College.

Create a fun nature-related craft such as paper birds or pom pom bumblebees.

It’s Senior Day and Veteran’s Day at the 65th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair! These events and MORE are happening rain or shine!

• Senior Citizen’s/Veteran Activity
• Exhibit Barns
• Pet Show
• Heavy Weight Tractor Pull at the race track
• Jackson Dean

Join Honi-Honi Bar for the C&T Duo live on our deck at 6:00 PM.

The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the Morning, then partly sunny with scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the mid-70s and a low of 64. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain is 40%.

Did you see the fireball over Garrett County on July 28?

George Jetson was born yesterday. Yes, that’s the one!

Here’s the complete schedule for the 65th Annual Garrett County Agricultural fair!

Come and see the wonderful native plants around the Discovery Center. After the stroll, we will create beautiful art with flowers. Flora fun for all ages can be found at the Discover Center!

Join Oakland Library for the discussion about Anne Frank: Her Life, Her Diary, and Beyond.

Check out the following 65th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair events:

• 4-H Rabbit Judging and Showmanship in Rabbit Barn
• Exhibit Barns
• Open Rabbit Judging in Rabbit Barn
• 4-H and FFA Livestock Skill-A-Thon
• Reithoffer Amusements Open
• Adult Breeding Sheep followed by 4-H & FFA Breeding Sheep
• Livestock Skillathon Awards – Outdoor Stage
• 4-H and FFA Sheep Showmanship at the show ring
• Custom Car Show – Upper Parking Lot
• Horsemanship Contest at the Horse Barn
• 4-H Fashion Revue on the Outdoor Stage
• 4-H & FFA Market Lamb Show at the show ring
• Garrett County’s Equestrian Extravaganza at race track
• Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band)
• Cow Patty Bingo

Join Honi-Honi Bar for Eric Lewis, lead singer from Eighties Enough, for an acoustic show.

The weather today will be cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the lower 70s and a low of 57. West winds of around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 70%. Saturday will be mostly sunny—highs in the mid-70s and a low of 57. West winds around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 25%. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers—highs in the mid-70s and a low of 59.

Please join Milt’s family and friends tomorrow evening as they gather to pay tribute, remember the ways we were blessed in knowing him and sharing adventures, and fulfill his request to “have a party” to remember the good times. The festivities will take place at Pavilion 5 at Broadford Lake and there will be snacks, goodies, iced tea, and water provided.

It’s the start of the 65th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair! Check out the following events:

• Non-Ride Tickets Purchase
• Stock, Hot Stock, and Antique Tractor Pull (Light Weights) at the race track
• Reithoffer Shows
• Horse Show at the race track
• Horse Pull at the race track
• Interdenominational Vesper Service
• Crowning of Miss Garrett County Farm Queen & her Court

Customized hydro dipping birdhouse gourds and sip some herbal tea made from herbs grown at the park!

Here are the state park’s programs this weekend:

• Park of Champions Mini Hike
• Leave No Trace
• Herp Hike
• Campground Critters
• Campfire Programs: Night Sky
• Bird Walk
• Ogling Owl Pellets
• Reptile Encounter
• Homemade Fire Starters
• Shell-fies
• Dutch Oven Cooking
• Sang Run “Rocks” Geology Program
• Pollinator Party
• Tree Tales

Presented by Maryland Legal Aid, free help for your civil legal issues at the Oakland Library!

Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Market for the open-air farmers market every Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Downtown Oakland! You will find fresh produce, plants, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams & jellies, body care items, and crafts all made and grown by the vendor!

Join The Ruth Enlow Library for some great board games at the Accident Library. Learn some new games and meet some new people!

Another fully booked entertainment this weekend! Check out the local bands that will be playing around the area:

• Abilene Band at Honi-Honi Bar
• Ronnie Burroughs at MoonShadow
• That DAM Band at Honi-Honi Bar
• Summer Luau with The Fantasy’s at Honi-Honi Bar
• Night Traveler at MoonShadow
• The Tim Vitullo Band at MoonShadow
• 1985 at Honi-Honi Bar
• Casanova & the Divas at Honi-Honi Bar

The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the mid-70s and a low of 64. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 50%.

Our Town Theatre presents Quilters! You can make reservations or purchase tickets on this link.

Learn about Heritage Area Mini-Grants. These free workshops will review the details for possible funding of non-capital heritage projects.

Join Oakland Little Yough Family Flicks for Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sponsored by DQ Grill & Chill – Dairy Queen! Mountain Fresh Pavilion at 8:30 PM.

Take a walk through the meadow and identify different types of butterflies!

Team up with the Friends of New Germany State Park and native plant enthusiasts to help remove unwanted plants from our native plant garden. As you work, you will learn how to identify common weeds and why protecting native plants is critical for wildlife.

Join the naturalists at the Discovery Center to learn how to partake in the best pastimes Deep Creek has to offer: fishing! Kids between 7-15 will learn skills to help their fishing adventures. Registration is required.

Join the Junior Rangers at Deep Creek Lake State Park from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Join Honi-Honi Bar for a Karaoke Night.

The weather today is cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning with isolated showers, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the upper 70s and a low of 65. West winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 70%.

You can win 2 free tickets to the Eric Byrd Trio — proclaimed ambassadors of gospel, blues, & jazz. Just send me a quick email to info@deepcreektimes.com and let me know the name of one of the songs the trio performs.

Trout’s House Seafood has fresh crabs and more!

The AAUW-Garrett Branch is pleased to announce that it has awarded its annual Mary Blair Whytsell Scholarship to Alexandra Schofield and Kristen N. Massey, both of whom graduated from Garrett College this year.

Western Maryland Job Centers offer FREE online workshops!

Overeaters Anonymous is a weekly meeting open to all who struggle with issues around food — overeating, undereating, anorexia, bulemia, etc.

Native plants are needed for native wildlife. Discover beautiful wildflowers native to the area.

Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Market for the open-air farmers market every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Downtown Oakland.

Join the Oakland Library for crafts and activities created for this year’s Summer Reading Club theme, Oceans of Possibilities. Stations will be set up throughout the library for you to explore at your own pace.

Deep Creek Lake State Park ain’t big enough for both of them! Stop by the Discovery Center and take a walk around the Discovery Trail as you learn about the invasive and endangered species in the area.

Come celebrate summer at the Stage Wisp Concert tonight featuring local fan-favorite Queen City Funk & Soul! Walk through the Farm & Art Market to browse local farmer and artisan booths chock full of fresh produce, hand-crafted wares, and unique goods.

Catch Perry Kamp at Honi-Honi Bar tonight!