Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

The weather today will be mostly cloudy in the morning and will be partly sunny—highs in the mid-60s and a low of 52—east winds around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 25%.

The comet responsible for the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which peaks tonight, May 5 into the early hours of Friday, May 6, is perhaps the most famous comet in recent history: Halley’s Comet.

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

After two straight years of subdued/canceled festivities, today at Sipside Lounge from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, it’s going to be margarita specials, free nacho chips w/ salsa & queso…. AND a DJ cranking out all kinds of fun. Ole!!!

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

Catch Ronnie Burroughs in the Lakers Lounge and Greg Short & Friends at MoonShadow tonight.

Happy Star Wars Day!

The weather today will be a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60 and a low of 46. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight will be scattered showers, mainly before 5am — patchy fog — otherwise, mostly cloudy.

Nearly 500 students competed in the first in-person Maryland History Day contest since 2019 and Amanda Wilburn (from Northern Garrett Middle School) was selected as District Teacher of The Year.

This week, the US Census Bureau joins the Small Business Administration in celebrating our nation’s small businesses for National Small Business Week!

At Monday’s public meeting, the Garrett County Commissioners proclaimed:

• May 5, 2022 as National Day of Prayer
• The month of May 2022 as Foster Care Month
• May 2 to May 6, 2022 as Children’s National Health Awareness Week
• The month of May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month

Join Oakland Library today at 10:30 AM for a storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

The history of railroads of Garrett County class begins this afternoon at 3pm.

Wisp Resort’s Summer Job Fairs are happening today from 5pm – 7pm.

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Showers are likely with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs around 70. Southeast winds of 5 to 10 Mph. The chance of rain is 70%.

The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) recently held training for members of the Community Planning Groups that receive mini-grant funds to provide alcohol, tobacco, and other drug-free events in their areas.

Visit https://gcinmotion.garrettcountyapps.com/ to learn more about a new local program and to get your free CARC pass!

From 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, today is GoVax: Vaccine Schedule at Garrett County Health Department Clinic in Oakland. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome! Also, COVID-19 testing will be held on Tuesday through Friday each week at the Garrett County Health Department at 1025 Memorial Drive in Oakland between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Join Kitzmiller Library and Accident Library for Children’s Story Time as they look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. This program is geared toward children ages 3-5. Also, Oakland Library will be having a storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

The Group Bike Ride will depart from the parking lot immediately in front of The Tiny Corner Bike Shop at 5:30 PM during the late spring, summer, and early fall. Riders are grouped by ability level, so no one gets left behind.

Welcome, May!

The weather today will be mostly sunny—highs in the lower 60s and a low of 46—west winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 Mph. The chance of rain is 55%.

RSVP for the upcoming Victorian Chautauqua kick-off dinner. By attending, you can play an important role in funding the weekend festivities while enjoying the company of others who are passionate about preserving the history of Mountain Lake Park.

The Deep Creek Lake Policy and Review Board is holding a hybrid virtual meeting today Monday, May 2, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. The meeting agenda is available online. This meeting is open to the public, and the public may participate virtually by Google Meet here or by telephone at 1-929-445-3551​‬‬. PIN: 941323788#​​. The public may also attend the meeting in person, located at the Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center at 898 State Park Road, Swanton, Maryland.

A dining room table has been listed in our Online Marketplace.

Make your guess in the new “Where Am I?” contest for the month! One correct response will be selected to receive a $25 Ace’s Run Restaurant and Bar gift card!

Lunch Specials for MoonShadow this week.

Arrowhead Market will be closed for renovations until 6:00am on May 5.

The Garrett County Commissioners’ Public Meeting will be streamed today beginning at 4:00 PM.

Check out Ruth Enlow Library’s happenings for today:

• Story Time at Grantsville – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Quit Tobacco Classes at Grantsville – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Page Turners Book Club at Oakland – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Creative Nonfiction Writing Classes (By Tony Lolli) at Grantsville – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The weather today will be sunny—highs in the upper 50s and a low of 35. East winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Saturday will be mostly sunny—highs in the lower 60s and a low of 44. Southeast winds around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 10%. Sunday will be showers with a chance of thunderstorms—highs in the lower 60s and a low of 51. The chance of rain is 80%.

A bedroom suite has been listed in our online marketplace! Including two single beds (one with trundle), two side tables, one dresser with 6 drawers, two lamps and more!

Crellin Elementary School Receives Award!

Trout stocking continues: North Branch Potomac River (Kitzmiller): golden and rainbow trout and Savage River: golden and rainbow trout.

Check out the Local High School events this weekend:

• Northern High Track – Away vs. Northern Bedford (Invitational): April 29 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Northern High Softball – Home vs. Allegany: April 29 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
• Southern High Baseball Games vs. Keyser (Home): April 29 from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
• Northern High JV Baseball – Home vs. Allegany (DH): April 30 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Northern High Varsity Baseball – Away vs. Keyser: April 30 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• Southern High Varsity Baseball at Fort Hill: April 30 from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
• Southern High Varsity Softball at Mountain Ridge: April 30 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Southern High JV Baseball Games at Frankfort (Away) Double-Header: April 30 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

There’s a little bit of everything in one place- Mountain Fresh Pavilion in downtown Oakland – antiques, crafts, food, home sales (Tupperware and such), plants, and much more. 50/50 raffle. Proceeds support local student scholarships at Garrett College.

Are you interested in ORV riding in beautiful Western Maryland? The Office of Outdoor Recreation is teaming up with Maryland State Parks at Wolf Den Run State Park to host an ORV-geared open house tomorrow.

Join Discovery Center & Deep Creek Lake State Park Volunteers on April 30, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM(ish) for the 19th Ramp Cook-Off, and our first since 2019!

Everyone is invited to the Community Carnival featuring games, face painting, food, crafts, prizes, and lots of fun!

Oakland Church of the Nazarene will be having a Half Million Prayer Mobilization from May 1 to June 5 and a GriefShare Support Group
from May 1 to July 12.

Whooooo wants to know what owls eat? Come to the Discovery Center and dissect owl pellets to find out!

Come to the Discovery Center to learn about some fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors. Great for all ages!

Bring your Bes-tea to the Bou-tea-que for a par-tea! The menu will include all the traditional tea cuisine – tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, and a variety of teas to choose from. All served on vintage china.

This Friday, catch Carrie Ea Rice at MoonShadow. On Saturday, join MoonShadow to raise money for food and medical aid for Ukrainian orphans and refugee children currently living in Poland.

The weather today will be sunny—highs in the upper 40s and a low of 28—northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

There’s a new program that was just announced this morning: GC In Motion. Check it out!

Learn why you should want to create biodiversity in your landscape and a few easy ways to start. Join Oakland Library for Gardening Class happening today at 1:00 PM.

Every Thursday is Happy Hour and Wing Nite at Alpine Lake Resort. $1.00 Wings from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and half-off appetizers, and $1.50 off draft beer from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Let’s send spring packing with some crazy sales at Cashmere Clothing Co! Summer is on the way, and spring needs to make its exit; what better way to say goodbye than to practically give away the house!

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

Today at 6:30 PM, Dr. Nicolas Zegre of the Mountain Hydrology Laboratory at West Virginia University will present “Appalachian Water Security – Impacts and opportunities of a changing climate” as part of the Appalachian Laboratory’s Watershed Moments Community Learning Series. This virtual event will take place on Zoom.

The weather today will be partly sunny. There is a slight chance of rain showers, freezing rain, and snow showers in the morning—highs in the mid-40s and a low of 25. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Did you see my Instagram story yesterday? I am a bit obsessed with ramps this time of year and I was able to get ramperoni rolls. You can’t smell them through the screen (and that may be a good thing) but they were divine! This week is the “best stinking week of the year” at Mt. Top Convenience in nearby Thomas, WV.

Every Wednesday at Alpine Lake Resort is Locals Night. Half-off Appetizers and $1.50 draft beer.

Garrett College Continuing Education and Workforce Development are hosting an Administrative Professionals Day Conference today from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The conference will be held in Room 107A of the Garrett Information Enterprise Center (GIEC) building on the College’s McHenry campus.

Arrowhead Market is hiring and wants to meet you in person to discuss opportunities for joining their team. Guaranteed interviews during this event and there are multiple openings offering competitive wages and benefits.

Join Oakland Library for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

Kitzmiller Library will be having STEAM Kids today as they explore a variety of activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Register for Eric Klinenberg: Palaces for the People online event today at 7:00 PM.

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning with numerous showers, mainly in the morning. Cooler with highs in the mid-50s and a low of 33. West winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 70%.

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO FIRST TEAM 1629! This Garrett County team has returned home from the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS with the 2022 Chairman’s Award. This is THE most prestigious award and it honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the mission of FIRST. Plus, the team earns a spot in the FIRST Robotics Hall of Fame.

These kids work their tails off to engineer a robot each “build” season. There is always an autonomous segment where the robot is moving in a pre-programmed way without human control. Then, sometimes the goal is for the robot to shoot frisbees, sometimes it lifts bricks, sometimes it shoots basketballs, sometimes it has to climb itself up a ramp, sometimes it hangs from a bar…. sometimes the game is to do a combination of all of the above! If you want to learn more about FIRST and the programs locally, send me a message!

Here is a video clip of the award ceremony — note, Dean Kamen, the founder of FIRST Robotics and inventor of the Segway, in the photos.

Also, I have to share my dad has been involved with the robotics team for 18 years. I’m so proud of him! He’s the guy that builds each of the unique fields so the team can practice the game, the cases for their LEGO map, the giant gecko cutouts, and more! He’s pictured below second in from the left… love you!

Spring into shape by joining Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike combining the Orchard Loop, Ice House Loop, and Cabin Loop.

Here are the events happening today:

• Children’s Story Time – Kitzmiller Library
• Story Time at Oakland for Ages 6-36 months
• Children’s Story Time – Accident Library
• Kids’ Book Club – Oakland Library

The Group Bike Rides depart from the parking lot immediately in front of The Tiny Corner Bike Shop every Tuesday at 5:30 PM during the late spring, summer, and early fall. Riders are grouped by ability level, so no one gets left behind.

Join Mountain State Brewing Co. at 6:00 PM for a beer pairing dinner. This Spring, we highlight a local favorite in 4 of the 5 courses, local hand-picked-ramps! SOUNDS AMAZING! 🙂

The weather will be mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning and a chance of showers in the afternoon—highs in the mid-70s and a low of 49. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 30%.

What a weekend! I’m still buzzing from the first truly warm weekend of the season (and maybe one too many sips at the bingo fundraiser for HART for Animals).

We were outside all weekend. Everyone was in short sleeves. Friends were eating Lakeside Creamery ice cream. Boats were out on the water and people were swimming in Deep Creek Lake.

Here is a good morning wave from my friend Ed:

This Friday is the deadline for Garrett County students currently in their junior year of high school to submit an application for Autumn Glory Royalty. This year, a King and a Queen will be chosen to represent the 55th Annual Autumn Glory Festival at a variety of events throughout the summer and fall of 2022.

Check out MoonShadow’s lunch specials this week.

Here are the events of happening today:

• Story Time at Grantsville
• Lego Club – Oakland Library
• Lego Club – Grantsville Library
• Quit Tobacco Classes (GC Health Department)
• Creative Nonfiction Writing Classes (By Tony Lolli)

The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning and will be mostly sunny—highs in the lower 60s and a low of 46. Northwest winds of around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 30%. Saturday will be mostly sunny—highs in the lower 70s and a low of 55. Southeast winds of around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 25%. Sunday will be sunny—highs in the mid-70s and a low of 56. The chance of rain is 10%.

Here’s a fun Earth Day stop motion video produced by my friend’s son, Alex:

Here is the Spring 2022 Edition of the Dispatch Newsletter is now available. Here is a quick word from POA President Bob Sutton: “Good news for Deep Creek Lake! The POA lobbied for the State Lakes Restoration Fund (SLRF) to be increased to $3 million per year and the sunset clause eliminated. The last two years both the house and senate bills failed and the SLRF was about to terminate leaving the Lake Management short on funds. However, a partial victory was achieved by our legislators this year by having the SLRF amended into the “Great American Outdoors Act” passed by the house and senate.” READ MORE HERE.

The Power of Possibilities was recently held at Garrett College. See the business plan winners in our latest news section.

Some price reductions were just made to a furniture set listed in our online marketplace.

There will be free help for your civil legal issues today at 2:00 PM at the Oakland Library.

Join artists Caroline Blizzard and Julie Turrentine and videographer Mark Stutzman in the premiere of their documentary, “For the Love of Birds” at the Gallery Shop.

Celebrate Earth Day by listening to nature and enjoying the sounds of spring on this easy 1-mile twilight hike with Ranger Noah. Also, help the park staff pull garlic mustard – an invasive plant that spreads aggressively and out-competes native vegetation. As you work, you will learn why garlic mustard is especially threatening to the West Virginia white butterfly, a rare native insect.

The National Police Bloodhound Association has, for a number of years, conducted its Spring Training Seminar in Garrett County. This year the program will be held from April 23 through April 28 at various locations around the County. I’d love to see a photo if you see any of the training around town.

The Appalachian Program at Future Generations University is hosting maple syrup tubing sanitation workshops across the region.

Join Backbone Food Farm for the annual plugging of the logs! Once again, the farm will be drilling, stuffing, and waxing 1000 shiitake logs to keep their production rolling.

Come down to Deer Park MD Community Building on Saturday for an Arts and Crafts Show from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.

Everyone is invited to join the Prize Bingo for #TEAMBLAKE on April 23 at the Deep Creek Fire Hall.

Want to make a tasty treat for the fine feathered friends? Make a bird feeder to hang at your house to feed your boisterous hungry birds!

Mountain State Brewing Co. holds Team Bingo every Sunday at 1:00 PM. MSBC gift cards are awarded and a coverall round with a progressive jackpot prize starting at $100!

The entertainment calendar is full this weekend! This Friday, catch Nick Price in the Lakers Lounge, Jason McDonald at Sipside Lounge, and Buffalo Run at MoonShadow. On Saturday, Nick Price in the Lakers Lounge, and Paul Burger at MoonShadow.

See all of this weekend’s events here.

The weather today will be cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning until likely in the afternoon—highs in the mid-50s and a low of 45. South winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of rain is 70%.

Maryland DNR is scoping possible regulatory changes for several topics to include Fishery Management Areas and Penalties sections and request comments by 11:59 p.m. on May 4, 2022.

Here’s the most recent fishing report: Anglers at Deep Creek Lake report that water temperatures are much cooler than this same time last year. Largemouth bass may be a little sluggish and holding deep, but walleye, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch do not mind the cooler water and are providing good fishing opportunities.

Team 1629 Garrett Coalition – GaCo is in Houston, Texas today is a busy day with qualification matches starting and chairman’s and conference presentations this morning. The link’s below can be used to watch the matches: https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires_galileo and here is a link to our schedule: https://www.thebluealliance.com/event/2022gal

Number 4 on this list but number 1 in our hearts: Easy and Beautiful Spring Hikes

Celebrate State Parks Week by helping Friends of New Germany State Park volunteers pull garlic mustard – an invasive plant that spreads aggressively and out-competes native vegetation.

Kitzmiller Library will be having free social worker support from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Join Oakland Library for Needlework at 1:00 PM. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters!

Every Thursday is Happy Hour and Wing Nite at Alpine Lake Resort.

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

The weather today will be mostly sunny—highs around 50 and a low of 39—west winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 5%.

Who would have thought that we’d be updating the current snow totals this late into April? But, it is a beautiful morning!

The movie times have been updated for this week — click the image below or visit our Now Showing at the Movies page for the current schedule.

Every Wednesday is Locals Night at Alpine Lake Resort. Half-off Appetizers and $1.50 draft beers.

Children are invited to join Learning Beyond the Classroom today from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM at Kitzmiller School Building.

Join Oakland Library for a storytime designed just for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

Attorney Gordana Schifanelli will speak on Critical Race Theory. Arrive at 5:30 PM to order dinner or at 6:00 PM to attend the meeting. A brief business meeting will follow the program.

Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament: An open tournament for all comers – free entry and prizes to the best participants!

Check Ronnie Burroughs in the Lakers Lounge tonight at 6:00 PM.

The weather today will be snow likely in the morning and a chance of snow and rain in the afternoon. Total snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches today—highs in the mid-30s and a low of 24. West winds of 15 to 20 Mph with gusts up to 40 Mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%.

MoonShadow has Lunch Specials this week.

Today from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, is the GoVax: Vaccine Schedule (Garrett County Health Department Clinic – Oakland Offices). Appointments may be scheduled in this link, or call 301-334-7698 for assistance. Also, COVID-19 testing will be held on Tuesday through Friday each week at the Garrett County Health Department at 1025 Memorial Drive in Oakland between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. There will no be testing on Mondays.

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 to identify common weeds and why protecting native plants is so critical for wildlife.

Join Ruth Enlow Library for the following events today:

• Children’s Story Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM (Kitzmiller Library)
• Story Time at Oakland for Ages 6-36 months: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Oakland Library)
• Children’s Story Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 NN (Accident Library)
• Free Social Worker Support: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Grantsville Library)
• Young Readers’ Book Club: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Oakland Library)

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners Public Meeting will be held today and live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountygovernment/.

The weather today will be snow—highs in the upper 30s and a low of 29. Southeast winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of snow is near 100%.

Garrett County has been awarded funding to reduce opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug use/misuse among youth.

I have confirmed there is FREE Kona Ice today!

The Legislature has just approved the Fiscal Year 2023 State Operating Budget which included $9,000,000 in funding to support the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) – 50% more funding than in previous years. The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund targets investment to promote economic prosperity in Maryland’s traditionally disadvantaged and underserved rural communities by sustaining efforts to promote rural regional cooperation, facilitating entrepreneurial activities, and supporting key community colleges and nonprofit organizations.

Join Grantsville Library for stories, songs, and activities that inspire a love of reading and help to develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages 3-5. Also, from April 4 – May 9, join the library for Creative Nonfiction Writing Classes presented by the Author Tony Lolli.

Quit Tobacco Classes – GC Health Department can help, and it’s free! Because the Health Department knows how hard it is to quit, there are options you can choose from to best fit your quit plan and give you the best chance to succeed.

Oakland Library will have Page Turners Book Club today. This is a book club geared towards readers of fantasy, sci-fi, and adventure! The discussion this month will be on “Mistborn” by Brandon Sanderson.