Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

The weather today will be partly sunny in the morning then it will be mostly cloudy, with scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Little or no additional snow accumulation—highs around 30 and a low of 21. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40%.

Would you be crazy enough to ride your bike when the temperature is only 7 degrees?! A group of bikers did just that over the weekend… the top distance rider — and my new friend Shawn — did 15 miles through the woods at the Deep Creek Lions Club Park.

Join George’s Creek Regional Library today at 4:00 PM for a presentation with local historian Bucky Schriver about the B-52 Memory Collecting Event: Buzz One Four Bomber Crash in 1964. This will also be an opportunity to share your experience, hear others’, and have your memories collected for a bound book housed at the library’s History Room.

Children are invited to join the Lego Club of Oakland and Grantsville Library today at 7:00 PM. This is designed for children ages four and up and features free building time with lots of building bricks.

The weather today will be sunny—high around 17 and a low of -3. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Saturday will be sunny—highs in the mid-20s and a low of 13. Southwest winds around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 5%. Sunday will be mostly cloudy—highs in the lower 20s and a low of 11. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Bishop Walsh Catholic School will host an Open House on Wednesday, February 2nd, at 6pm. For more information about the Open House, contact Ms. Milligan, Enrollment Director, at cmilligan@bishopwalsh.org.

Thanks to Dot Sisler for sharing this photo:

Maryland Legal Aid is offering free help for your civil legal issues at the Oakland Library this Friday at 2:00 PM.

Join Eastern Ag Innovation this Friday between 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM to learn from the Ranch Management Consultants who are providing a Hard Work & Harmony virtual training.

It’s the first annual McHenry Fat Bike Ride: Ride #1 in the Garrett County Deep Creek Lake FAT BIKE Ride Series this Saturday. This is an INTERMEDIATE ride at the Lion’s Club Park in McHenry. There is a “short” 3-mile ride, a “long” 9-mile ride, or the “three x three” 180-minute ride and you can register today or tomorrow\.

Join Ranger Brian this Saturday for a free introduction to the sport of ice fishing and explore the beginner’s skills, equipment, safety considerations, and excitement surrounding winter fishing. If conditions allow, skills will be demonstrated and practiced on New Germany Lake.

The entertainment calendar is FULL! This Friday, catch 18 Strings at Sipside Lounge, Carrie Rice, and Nester with guests Fur The Birds at MoonShadow. On Saturday, Mahlon Kisner will be in the Lakers Lounge; Brian Kanhofer will be at Sipside Lounge and Briana Merkel at MoonShadow.

The weather today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Little or no additional snow accumulation—cooler with highs around 20 and a low of 2. Northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of snow 50%.

The White House is to make 400 million N95 masks available for free. Do you know the difference between the N95 and the KN95 respirators? The N95 is approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, or NIOSH, which regulates masks in the United States while the KN95 is made to meet Chinese standards, and isn’t NIOSH-approved.

An amazing photo of Deep Creek Lake, MD sent in by reader Carol Wills:

Oakland Library will be having Needlework today at 1:00 PM. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters!

Join the National Farmers’ Resource Workshop today at 2:00 PM. Please register at nwiaa.org to receive Zoom Meeting information.

Thursday Team Trivia Night at Mountain State Brewing Co. continues! Trivia starts at 6:30 PM, and house prizes are awarded for first, second & third places!

Check out the special winter presentation series of ‘Out of the Woods’ that showcases presenters from the second Southern Syrup Research Symposium, unfortunately, canceled due to COVID-19.

The weather today will be partly sunny in the morning. It will then be cloudy with a chance of rain and a slight chance of snow in the afternoon—little or no snow accumulation—highs in the upper 30s and a low of 17. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Deep Creek Lake has been named a top location to look for a winter vacation home by Vacasa. Coming in at number 4, DCL market has a cap rate of 6.2% and a median home price of $439,367. “Given the pandemic, a second home offers a sense of security and personal space that a hotel or vacation rental may not,” said Joe Robison, data reporter at online moving resource MoveBuddha.com. “And with work-from-home protocols, the freedom to move between two different home offices could be tremendously attractive as it offers a change of scenery without the unknown variables of booking a vacation rental.”

The moon last night (by Chip Mathieson):

By my count, the total snow accumulation here in Oakland was 14.75 since Sunday evening. The total for this season is still pretty low.

Cow eyeballs were part of an important homeschool lesson last week.

It’s Cashmere Clothing Co’s Want It Wednesday, and check out their Flash Snow Sale starting today until Friday.

Here are MoonShadow’s Lunch Specials this week.

Join Grantsville Library for Faux Stained Glass Project to learn a brief background history about artist and architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Learn about his use of stained glass and how he incorporated his architecture into its environment. Create a faux stained glass artwork using markers, oil pastels, and watercolor paper.

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. There is a chance of snow showers, mainly in the morning, with little or no additional snow accumulation. Blustery with highs in the upper 20s and a low of 19. West winds of 15 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon, and gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Wind chill values as low as 1 below.

Due to the weather, there will be no meals distributed on Tuesday, January 18th. All meals will be distributed on Thursday, January 20th at the same times. Meals will return to Tuesday and Thursday delivery on Tuesday, January 24, 2022. All meals are available to any child 18 and under – free of charge – regardless of whether they are enrolled in Garrett County Public Schools or not.

To further broaden understanding of equity in communities across the country, the U.S. Census Bureau’s Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) program just released a new data product: CRE for Equity. The tool includes a new dashboard and data that helps users understand their communities’ social vulnerability and equity.

Garrett County Health Department in Oakland is taking vaccine appointments today. Call 301-334-7698 for assistance.

Join Kitzmiller Library for Story Time as they look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.

Join Oakland Library for Young Readers’ Book Club. This is a book discussion group for children in grades six and up. Members will be provided with books to read and discuss with the group. Meetings include activities and snacks.

The weather today will be snowing with a slight chance of freezing rain in the morning. It will then snow likely in the afternoon—areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Windy with highs in the lower 20s and a low of 17. West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Chance of precipitation 90%. Wind chill values as low as zero.

By my snow stick, we have received 8.25″ of snow so far in the last 24 hours.

Betty White spent her whole life helping animal rescue organizations and fans are asking that people honor Betty White, on what would have been her 100th birthday, by donating $5.00 or more to animal shelters. Local rescue organization, HART for Animals will be participating in the #BettyWhiteChallenge today. You can honor Betty White by donating to HART for Animals or by holding a fundraiser yourself in her name.

Join Ranger Noah on this 2-mile hike on the Turnpike Trail and Hemlock Loop, and learn about New Germany’s native trees, such as the eastern hemlock and eastern white pine, and their importance in the ecosystem.

All Ruth Enlow Library branches are closed today.

“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant,” – Martin Luther King Jr. The Notes are short as we commemorate this day.

The weather today will be mostly cloudy with scattered snow and rain showers. Little or no snow accumulation—highs in the lower 30s and a low 14. Northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Saturday will be mostly cloudy—highs in the mid 20s and a low of 11. North winds of 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 10%. Sunday will be likely be snow—highs in the mid 20s and a low of 17. Chance of snow 70%. Wind chill values are as low as zero.

Garrett County Health Department in Grantsville is taking vaccine appointments this Friday. Call 301-334-7698 for assistance.

A COVID Positive At-Home Test Report Portal is now available for Maryland residents to alert the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) of a positive result from a COVID-19 at-home test. Patients can use the instructions provided with each test kit or patients can visit https://covidlink.maryland.gov/selfreport to report positive results directly to MDH.

In accordance with the school calendar, today, January 14, 2022 is a three hour early dismissal for Garrett County Public School students. The staff will be participating in staff development activities in the afternoon.

A recent study found that in Maryland, 8.3% of adults aged 25 and older live with their parents, compared to 7.3% of adults at the national level.

Thanks to Terry Potterton for submitting this photo:

Upcoming Events:

This Friday, relax and unwind with a drink and trivia at this Library-sponsored pub trivia event, held in partnership with Oakland’s own Vagabond Taproom!

Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets this Saturday for the winter market season at the $MART ART: Shared Workspace, connected to the Gallery Shop! Lots of great winter produce, meats, crafts, and baked goods.

Join Ranger Julia this Saturday for this free introduction to the sport of snowshoeing at New Germany State Park. You’ll learn about the history and the equipment while trying beginner’s skills on a guided hike of the Orchard Loop if conditions allow.

It’s Crafternoon at the Oakland Library this Saturday. Create a Danish Star out of fabric (all materials will be provided).

Drop by at the New Germany Lake House this Saturday for a hands-on program, where Ranger Noah will be displaying a collection of furs, feathers, and skulls. Test your knowledge of local birds and mammals, and learn about the unique traits that set these animals apart. This Sunday, join for S’mores are for the Birds, and learn how to make your own bird feeders out of pine cones and other natural materials. Then, relax by the indoor campfire with a sweet treat and see what birds make an appearance at the Lake House feeders.

Gather ’round the fireplace and stay toasty-warm this Saturday for a free showing of Frozen. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase at the Snack Bar.

Also, join Ranger Noah this Sunday for this full moon hike on the Orchard Loop Trail. Enjoy the beauty of the forest under a full moon while learning about some of New Germany’s nocturnal residents.

The entertainment calendar is FULL! This Friday, catch The Craigs and Scott Brooks at MoonShadow. On Saturday, Ronnie Burroughs will be in the Lakers Lounge; The Cooley Gang will be at the Sipside Lounge and Easy Street at MoonShadow. On Sunday, Evan Neva will be at MoonShadow.

See all of this weekend’s events here.

The weather today will be partly sunny with a slight chance of freezing rain in the morning. It will then be cloudy with a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon—highs in the lower 40s and a low of 28. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40%.

The outlook for the weekend is a snow event… (remember from yesterday that any snowfall totals are a guess at this point)

“Enough cold air is likely to be in place for an all or mostly snow event from near and west of Interstate 81 corridor in the Northeast states, while near and south and east of I-95, rain is likely to be the primary form of precipitation,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger said, adding that in between snow, ice and rain may fall.

Come to Deep Creek Uno anytime between 11:00 AM and 10:00 PM today to benefit the AUW-Garrett Branch! Present this coupon (must be printed out) at the time of payment.

Northern High School is selling Florida Strawberries for an FFA fundraiser — message me and I will pass any orders along to the student by Feb 13. One flat is $25, 1/2 flat is $15 and 1 quart is $4.

Join the Accident Library today from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM as the Adult Book Club gathers to discuss the latest read. Newcomers are always welcome! Then there will be a free blood pressure screening from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.

Every Thursday is Happy Hour at Alpine Lake Resort. Half-off apps and $1.00 off draft beer from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Thursday Team Trivia Night at Mountain State Brewing Co. continues! Trivia starts at 6:30 PM, and house prizes are awarded for first, second & third places!

The weather today will be mostly sunny—highs in the upper 30s and a low of 28—west winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

There are some “rumblings” about snowfall expected this weekend but we’re reminded by meteorologist Justin Berk that long-range forecasts are generally not reliable.

The Garrett County Health Department received notification of a grim milestone as the county recorded its 100th death attributed to COVID-19 or its related complications. Since December 1st there has been a total of 15 Garrett County residents who have died as a result of COVID infection.

Check out MoonShadow’s Lunch Specials this week.

It’s Cashmere Clothing Co.: Want It Wednesday!

Children are invited to join the Playgroup today at Grantsville Elementary Community Room from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Join the Lego Club at the Kitzmiller Library! The club meets today from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

The weather today will be mostly sunny—highs in the lower 20s and a low of 15. Northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill values are as low as 10 below in the morning.

Garrett County Public Schools are on a 2-hour delay today due to low temperatures and extreme low wind chill factor.

Dr. Jeanne H. Neff and her husband, Edward W.S. Neff, believe the PAC’s mission will enhance performing arts options and accessibility for the Garrett County community.

This article addresses 7 things you should know about poverty and housing by Habitat for Humanity.

Garrett County Health Department in Oakland is taking vaccine appointments today. Call 301-334-7698 for assistance.

Join The Kitzmiller Library for Children’s Story Time as they look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities today at 10:30 AM.

Check out Mountain State Brewing Co.’s schedule this week. Igloos and To Go’s will be available today from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

The weather today will be mostly sunny with a 50% chance of snow showers. Patchy fog in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around an inch is possible. Cooler with highs around 20 and a low of 7. West winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 below in the morning.

The Town of Oakland reminds residents of cold weather precautions.

From the Pittsburgh NWs: Lake-enhanced snow showers will continue today as crossing troughs accrue moisture from the Great Lakes. As of yesterday and in lieu of the ongoing La Nina-influenced winter, 7.1% of the Great Lakes are ice-covered. Here’s how ice coverage has varied over the last few years: https://www.glerl.noaa.gov/…/lakes/compare_years_glsea/

Garrett Regional Medical Center is offering a diabetes prevention program and the information session on the program is tomorrow January 11 at 9 am. Call 301-533-4271 to register.

There is a Baltimore-based company, Opteev Technologies, that is launching a COVID-19 detection device. Similar to a smoke detector but for COVID-19, Liberty by ViraWarn can instantly detect and alert the presence of COVID-19 particles in an indoor space.

Buried in our weekend newsletter and the Daily Notes here, Andrea Miller won our two mountain coaster passes!

Join The Kitzmiller Library to come together to discuss the latest read for Cover2Cover-Book Club For Adults tonight at 6:00 PM.

The Fur Ball Online Auction continues! Over 40 fabulous items to bid on until tomorrow January 11 with proceeds to benefit HART for Animals!

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. A chance of snow mainly in the morning. Additional snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Blustery with highs around 18 and a low of 4. West winds of15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Wind chill values as low as 8 below. Saturday will be sunny—highs in the lower 30s and a low of 21. South winds of 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain is 20%. Sunday will be raining with a chance of freezing rain—highs in the lower 40s and a low of 15. Chance of precipitation is near 100%.

Here in Oakland, I personally am reporting 7.75 inches of snow overnight:

NOAA shared this graphic on how to accurately measure the snowfall. They are also happy to receive snow reports via their website or social media.

And here’s the Pittsburgh weather service reports:

Garrett County Board of Education will receive Requests for Proposal (RFP) from experienced vendors to install new visitor bleachers at the stadium complexes at Northern and Southern Garrett High Schools. The deadline for receipt is Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1:00 pm (EST).

Garrett County continues to see high COVID positivity testing rates and Garrett Regional Medical Center continues to see a large demand for monoclonal antibody infusions for patients testing positive for COVID. For community members with medical questions regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), please utilize the Garrett County Health Department website https://garretthealth.org/coronavirus or telephone hotline at 301-334-7698.

Members of the Garrett County Republican Women’s Club have embarked on their local commitment to be educational advocates by making an annual book donation to the Ruth Enlow Library and by reading to local students.

Hero’s Day returns for the Winter 21.22 season! Wisp Resort is proud to celebrate Hero’s Day today, January 7, 2022, in honor of first responders, including military, fire, police, and rescue personnel (EMS).

Garrett County Health Department in Grantsville is taking vaccine appointments this Friday. Call 301-334-7698 for assistance. NOTE: The State is on a delayed opening so the appointments won’t begin until 10am.

Mountain State Brewing Co’s has limited weekend hours and NO Team Bingo on Sunday.

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

The entertainment calendar is FULL! This Friday, catch Jason McDonald at MoonShadow at 7:00 PM. On Saturday, Scott Ross will be at Sipside Lounge at 6:00 PM and Scott Alexander at MoonShadow at 7:00 PM. On Sunday, check out Andre Leonard at MoonShadow at 12:00 PM.

The weather today is mostly sunny in the morning. It will then be mostly cloudy with snow likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches—highs around 30 and a low of 13. West winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph—diminishing to 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow is 70%.

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Northwest winds will increase and gust around 30 to 35 mph Friday morning. Wind chills around zero to -10 degrees are possible along the ridge tops Friday morning. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute and the Friday morning commute.

The average American manages to make it 36 days into the new year before they give up on their resolutions, according to a study by WalletHub. Health and fitness typically top our resolutions – and what we eat plays a major part of both these goals. This week, U.S. News released its annual rankings of the Best Diets.

The Garrett County Purchasing Department is soliciting sealed bids for the McHenry Lions Club Park Pump Track Design & Construction. The work under this project includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: development and plans and specifications, permitting and construction of a 200’ by 150’ course as specified.

An analysis found that in Maryland, 21.7% of households earn passive income from interest, dividends, and/or net rental income. The median passive income earned in Maryland is $3,800 per year, compared to $4,200 at the national level.

Children are invited to join the Playgroup today at Yough Glades Elementary and Friendsville Elementary from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters at Oakland Library from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Join the Oakland Library to learn a brief background history about artist and architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Learn about his use of stained glass and how he incorporated his architecture into its environment. Create a faux stained glass artwork using markers, oil pastels, and watercolor paper.

The weather today will be Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny—highs in the lower 40s and a low of 20. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center‘s Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI) is designed to help you plan for incoming winter weather.
The tool displays the latest impact potential with respect to Thurs/Fri snowfall. Is Garrett County not expecting much snow or are we just better prepared? 😉

Wisp Resort reopens for skiing and snowboarding today from 9:00am to 9:00pm. By maximizing every opportunity to deliver a quality snow surface, skiers and riders can expect three trails including Muskrat, Boulder Run, and Sunset Blvd served by Chair 1 and the Sunset Carpet learning area. Snow Tubing at the Mountain Park and the mountain coaster are also open.