Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

The weather today will be partly sunny with a high near 69 and a low around 53. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

The Deep Creek Lake COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at the Garrett County Fairgrounds from May 28 through June 2, and will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

Here’s the newest, cutest, addition at my house:

Garrett County’s lakes and beaches are clean and self-sustainable but occasionally their water quality can be influenced by a heavy rain event or a large geese population. The Garrett County Health Department monitors the beaches by completing water testing and if the E. coli count is above the threshold recommended by the US EPA, then a swim advisory will be posted on the beach.

Brookside Health & Wellness, Rachel Friend-Lantz, CRNP, a nurse-managed primary health care center, has announced an office relocation to meet the needs of the practice’s rapid growth. The office is now located at 14689 Garrett Highway.

The secret’s out about Deep Creek Lake, MD!

The summer Mountain Fresh Farmers Market is back on Wednesdays: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Oakland Town Parking Lot.

Also, Community Conversations for Home Learners will be in Grantsville tomorrow from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

 

 

Along with the millions of Americans who are observing this Memorial Day, I add my prayer of thanks for those courageous men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. May they rest in peace.

Hello, Dear Readers. Happy BONUS Daily Notes for this Saturday…

The weather forecast hasn’t changed much since yesterday. We are still looking at rain likely today, mainly after 2pm. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 49 and a low around 42. East wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday will be cloudy with rain likely, mainly before 2pm. A high near 53 and a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Memorial Day Monday looks to shape up and be mostly sunny with a high near 66 and a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Just in time for summer: Deep Creek Times will be offering these fun new t-shirts as part of a guide to adventures in and around Garrett County, Deep Creek Lake, MD, and the surrounding areas! Don’t’ forget about our neighbors and make a plan for a day trip to explore Thomas, Davis, Canaan, and Somerset areas, too.

Message us to buy your shirt and meet this weekend (while supplies last!). Just $24/each in three colors: green, mustard, and gray!

Congrats to Ed O, Felicia C, and Bob P for each winning one of the new shirts.

There is a 1992 Bayliner Classic with a trailer recently listed in our Online Marketplace (under Boats).

Glazed and Confuzed Donuts is BACK! Open today from 7am to 2pm and tomorrow and Memorial Day from 7am to 1pm! ????

What’s New Around Town? LakeFront Lodge is a resort hotel featuring 20 rooms and a 3-bedroom suite in the heart of McHenry, MD. Previously known as the LakeStar Lodge.

This weekend’s events and entertainment are lined up and ready for you. Get out there rain or shine!

 

 

The weather for the unofficial summer kick-off weekend is a bit cooler. It has really been enjoyable this past week…

Today will be scattered showers, then showers, and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 64 and low around 48. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Saturday will be cloudy with rain likely. High near 51 and low around 42. East wind 6 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, scattered rain showers, with a high near 54 and a low around 42.

Memorial Day Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 68 and a low of 48.

I’m going to do a BONUS Daily Notes tomorrow for my dear readers announcing something special. If you read this on Friday, shoot me a quick email with your plans for the weekend to be entered to win the newest Deep Creek Times t-shirts!

Send me a photo of you enjoying DCL and you’ll get a second entry! ????

The Garrett Choral Society Concert “Make a Joyful Noise!” will be held Sunday, June 13, 2021, at 3:00pm in Pavilion # 5 at Broadford Lake Park. The concert is free to the public, but there is a $5.00 per car admission to the park. Please bring a lawn chair.

Deep Creek Lake has been getting treated for Hydrilla, a fast-growing aquatic invasive plant, since 2014. Visit this link for an overview of Deep Creek Lake Hydrilla treatment locations and plans, including other information related to the treatment process.

Treatments are usually conducted on Tuesdays, however, the first treatment is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021.  These dates are subject to change due to weather conditions.

DJ Thoro at Black Bear Tavern tonight from 10:00 pm – 1:00 am!

There is a High Elevation Bird Walk at Canaan Valley tomorrow beginning at 7:30 am.

It will be a cold one for a Youth Fishing Rodeo tomorrow at 9:00 am.

 

 

The weather today will be patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 72 and a low around 53. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

I am working with my web team to have Deep Creek Times updated over the course of the day today! The home page will stay the same for a few more days but you’ll see improvements to the rest of the site!

This couple, who married in Oakland, is celebrating 80 years of marriage! Wow! Congratulations!

The WV National Guard is performing a training exercise near Kingwood, WV June 17th, 18th and 19th, and 21st and needs “injured civilians” to assist in the realism of the training. The role player positions are paid for those 18 and over passing a background check.

Happy news! Garrett 8 Cinemas is looking to reopen in mid-June! I can taste that melt-in-your-mouth popcorn already!

SAVE THE DATE: 2021 Art In The Park event is on Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11. Art in the Park is a juried art event located in Deep Creek Lake State Park. Each year 30+ vendors display their original artwork and fine crafts over this two-day festival. Food vendors are on-site as well as kids interpretive events, tie-dye, live animals.

Friday, June 4, will be the Appalachian Fiber art event hosted by ABPH Art: “I fell in love with the mountains of the Allegheny front as a little girl. The more time I spend here the deeper I fall in love. The rugged landscape, the ephemeral plants that signal spring, the grit, and fortitude of the people who call this place home, all speak deeply to me. Appalachian Fiber is a tribute to this special place.”

 

The weather today will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 pm. Some storms could be severe, with hail and damaging winds. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79 and a low around 58. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Memorial Day Weekend is only days away and we want to thank all the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for this great land of ours and, without them, we would not be able to do what we love! We salute you!

Get some good grilling this weekend with 10% off all beef and pork products. Double Oak Farms in Swanton is open Friday – Monday from 9am to 5pm and they’re FULLY STOCKED! STEAKS, RIBS, ROASTS, BURGERS, PATTIES, HOAGIE MEAT, BRAUTS, CHOPS, BACON, SAUSAGE, RIBS… They are Maryland licensed and USDA inspected. Text/Call 301-616-7577 or Facebook message them to place an order.

The Town of Oakland will be holding a “Kick Off to Summer” celebration on Saturday, June 12th from 2 pm-6 pm. There will be a cornhole tournament, a story walk event, artists, writers, musicians, a car show, a beer walk, and more!

Deep Creek Times is a featured sponsor of the Beer Walk! We will have some goodies for giveaway… make sure you stop by!☀️

One of Maryland’s best-kept secrets just minutes from Deep Creek Lake, the Oakland Golf Course offers 6395 yards of beautiful mountain scenery and rolling terrain. Open from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, book your tee time by calling 301-334-3883 or emailing  golfshop@golfatoakland.com.

The Alpine Lake Resort Lakers Lounge is reopening tonight: 4pm-9pm.

The End of the Line Bookstore: Opening Day is May 28. There is nothing more than $1.00! Offering gently used books for conscientious readers (Novels & Non-fiction, Self Help, Repair Manuals, Crafting, Gardening, Children’s Books, and more).

May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking a try.

Here’s my friend Ryan having a blast biking through the mud this past weekend:

The weather today will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. A high near 80 and a low around 61. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

A reminder from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters and other lake users that they need to be vigilant and always CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY their boats and gear in between launches on different bodies of water.

There are approximately 2.4 million acres of forest land in Maryland, or about 39% of all Maryland land. Each year, Maryland manages a 2.37 net growth-to-removals ratio of forest trees. Out of the 39 states with complete data, Maryland is experiencing the 7th most forest growth.

Remember Mountain Fresh Summer Markets start next Saturday! The markets will be Wednesdays & Saturdays May 29 to October 30, 10 am to 1 pm in the Oakland Town Parking lot.

Ms. Barbara Baker, Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Hummel to the position of Director of Student Services and Dr. Nicole Miller to the position of Chief Academic Officer beginning in the 2021-22 school year.

GoVax: MEDCO Vaccination Site (McHenry/Accident Clinic) continues today.

Lawyer in the Library (Free Legal Aid Clinic) is today from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Go for a group bike ride! @ 5:30 pm from the town parking lot.

 

The weather today will be mostly cloudy, showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. A high near 69 and a low around 57. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Patchy fog overnight.

I saw online that several folks were wondering about the lake temperature. It looks like it’s slowly rising to mid-60s. Still too cold for me to swim!

There is a Rinker Built Captiva 212 boat recently listed in our online marketplace. It has one owner, a new bimini top, new Kicker stereo and has been professionally maintained and winterized. Plus, a trailer is included if you need it! See more here!

The Garrett County Judy Center: Playgroup is today in Grantsvile from 9:45 to 11:00 am.

Live music and entertainment is returning to the Lake!

I ventured to nearby West Virginia over the weekend and climbed the Olson Fire Tower. Have you ever been?

 

 

The weather today will be sunny with a high near 79 and a low around 57. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 78 and a low around 59. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Sunday will be a slight chance of showers after 9am but, otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 77 and a low around 60. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ☀️☀️☀️

Double Oak Farms is fully stocked with beef and pork! Call or text 301-616-7577 and tell Megan and Josh that Deep Creek Times sent ya!

As the State of Maryland has launched the $2 Million VaxCash Promotion. Each day from May 25 through July 3, one winner will be randomly drawn to win a $40,000 prize and one grand prize winner will be selected on July 4 for $400,000. “So remember Maryland—get your shot for a shot to win,” says Governor Larry Hogan.

What’s New Around Town?

There is a fundraiser today to benefit the NHS class of 2024! Present this coupon at Mountain State Brewing Company from 11 am to 10 pm and the class will receive 10% of your purchase.

The Grantsville National Road Festival Yard Sale is this weekend. Here’s a quick map:

Mountain Fresh Farmers Market – 2021 Spring Market is tomorrow from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

The Cars and Ice Cream event will be tomorrow at the Oakland Town Parking Lot from 6pm – 8pm.

 

The weather today will be great! Partly sunny with a high near 80 and a low around 53. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

As I mentioned, Deep Creek Times is changing… for the better! We’re upgrading our website and “getting with the times”! ???? Here’s a quick sneak peek of the new homepage…

May 27 at noon is a Maryland DNR Maryland Fishing Roundtable webinar with guest Jacob Shaner of the Maryland Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Response Program. The program will review what to do if you find a stranded marine animal.

From the Deep Creek Property Owner’s Association: “Attached please find a reminder from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources about keeping invasive species out of Deep Creek Lake. To  see the document click HERE”

Today: from 11am-9pm a portion of your dining at Uno’s will go to the Garrett Mentors organization:

Faith Evangelical Free Church: Celebrate Recovery happens every Friday at 6:30pm. This is open for anyone recovering from hurts, hang-ups, and habits.

 

The weather today will be mostly sunny with a high near 77 and a low around 50. Light and variable wind.

Garrett County currently has land-use zoning only within the Deep Creek Watershed. Additionally, the towns of Friendsville, Oakland, Accident, Mountain Lake Park, Grantsville, and Loch Lynn Heights have their own zoning requirements. Zoning provides the rules and regulations for the permitted use and development of properties in a defined area. The following information pertains to the Deep Creek Watershed and the attached map shows the zoning districts within the Deep Creek Watershed.

“The relaxing of the face-covering mandate does not mean the pandemic is over,” said Garrett County Health Officer Bob Stephens. “We need to go slowly as we move forward. COVID is continuing to circulate in the community. The recommendation is that those not vaccinated should continue to wear a face covering indoors and in crowds….”

A special thanks to Ascanio Boccuti for his photo submission: “A New Beginning”:

Today would be a great day for some baseball! Southern High is at Home vs. Allegany from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm OR Northern High Baseball is at Home vs. Mountain Ridge starting at 4:30 pm.

GoVax: MEDCO Vaccination Site (McHenry/Accident Clinic): Vaccination appointments continue to be available at MEDCO each Tuesday and Thursday unless otherwise announced.

There will seasonal changes to the Alpine Lake Resort menu beginning next week! Tomorrow is Family Night — feed 4 for just $25 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm!

 

 

The weather today will be patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 72 and a low around 47. Light southeast wind.

Another recent article in the news is the explosive real estate growth in Maryland’s more rural areas:

From that article, note, counties like Garrett were skewed somewhat because a larger number of higher-end homes sold while the inventory of moderate-priced homes was low.

A group of volunteers is working to refurbish and restore the monuments in the Oakland Cemetery and are seeking community donations to help fund the project. All questions should be directed to the committee chairman, Art Wolf, at 301-616-5454.

Welcome to our newest advertiser Vacasa! Vacasa is North America’s largest vacation rental management platform! Vacasa currently manages and offers short-term rentals for 58 properties surrounding Deep Creek Lake, MD, and 300 properties in total in the state of Maryland. Vacasa provides exceptional service and services to homeowners and their guests that have proven there are no other competitors who compare to Vacasa.

 

The weather today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers before noon and a chance of showers after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 66 and a low around 48. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Governor Larry Hogan announced the end of the statewide mask mandate, aligning Maryland with new CDC guidance. This order took effect Saturday, May 15, along with the lifting of all capacity limits and restrictions that the governor announced earlier last week.

I pulled some ramps from the yard yesterday (literally we had some rogue ramps growing in the yard outside the flower bed) …. then I added them (raw) to pepperoni rolls from the Spent Grain Cafe. YUM.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) welcomes a new Federal Co-Chair: Gayle Conelly Manchin. ARC works with 13 member governors, program managers, and a network of local development districts to strengthen economic growth throughout Appalachia.

Learning Beyond the Classroom: 2021 Summer Schedule is here.

In order to help make its services and materials as useful as possible to those learning at home, the Ruth Enlow Library is conducting a series of open discussions. The first in the series is a Community Conversation for Home Learners at the Oakland Library.

Today marks TWENTY YEARS that Brenda’s Pizzeria has been providing DCL with the best New York-style pizza! And, there’s tonight and May 24th for the last half-price pizza for the season!

 

The weather today will be isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny with a high near 61 and a low around 38. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday will be slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63 and low around 42. Sunday will be a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61 and a low around 47. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

This photo from YurSkyGuy:

This booklet showcases the activities of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources related to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Usually, this newsletter is highlighted but due to COVID-19 limitations this update covers the full year’s efforts.

Don’t forget crappie fishing is very good at Deep Creek Lake, the Youghiogheny Reservoir, and Broadford Lake. At Deep Creek Lake anglers are enjoying good fishing for walleyes by casting sinking Rapalas or silver flutter spoons tipped with nightcrawlers. Largemouth and smallmouth bass will also go to these presentations. Smallmouth bass can be found under floating docks right now in a pre-spawn pattern.

I saw this Sheetz gas tanker in Oakland last night ????

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh issued a statement on the issue of price gouging in Maryland.

Maryland Vaccine Equity Task Force COVID-19 Vaccination Sites: Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Rabies Vaccination Clinics Schedule: Oakland, Garrett County Health Department today from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

There’s live music tonight!! Jason McDonald at Sipside Lounge from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

The Cindy’s Fund Walk-A-Thon is this Sunday. Register in person at 12-noon and the walk will start at 01:00 PM from the Oakland Town Parking lot. There are three courses to choose from: three-mile, two-mile, and one mile.