Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

The weather will be partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy—highs in the upper 40s and a low of 42. Southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

The Maryland 9-1-1 Board warns customers that 3G Network mobile phones may not work in 2022.

Garrett College is holding a campus-wide holiday door decorating contest. An album featuring each of the door designs was posted on Facebook — vote for your favorite!

The live stream of the Garrett County Board of Education meeting, held on December 14, 2021, is now available at the link below.

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

If you have been laid off or are you looking to start a new career, meet with a Career Counselor at Grantsville Library today from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM for guidance.

Every Wednesday is Locals Night at Alpine Lake Resort. Half-off apps and $1.00 off draft beer from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Oakland Church of the Nazarene continues the dinner and discussion at 5:30 PM today. It will focus on the discipleship time reflecting on Advent and using the resource “Come Peasant, King” provided this Advent season.

The weather will be sunny—highs in the lower 50s and a low of 33. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Several COVID-19 data points are still missing from the Maryland Department of Health website after a cyberattack. The Garrett County Health Department is also still experiencing intermittent disruption of its phone and computer systems due to the same state-wide systems attack.

The Garrett County Historical Society museum has great gift items for the friends and family on your list! Books, maps, trinkets and more! They’re open Monday through Saturday 10-am-3pm.

Did you see the video from Global Fat Tire Bike Day? While you’re there, be sure to join Go! Garrett County to complete challenges and win prizes! It’s a pretty cool program!

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

Children are invited to join the Learning Beyond the Classroom today at Grantsville Senior Center from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

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. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.

Oakland library offers free help for your civil legal issues presented by Maryland Legal Aid. This program is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Weekly Group Bike Rides are still going! These rides depart from the parking lot in front of The Tiny Corner Bike Shop every Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Riders are grouped by ability level, so no one gets left behind.

The weather will be sunny—highs in the mid-40s and a low of 31. West winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

I just read about the “Pennies for Premies” fundraiser on Facebook. Mel Smith is working to collect 41200 pennies or $412.00 (one dollar for every day she was a patient as a premie.) This money will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House in honor of Mel and other premature babies.

One of my favorite photos:

A study has shown that 2:54 pm is the precise time that Marylanders consider ‘acceptable’ to begin drinking over the holidays. Who knew?

Another study found a 25.7% decline in trips of at least 500 miles in Maryland in 2021 compared to 2020.

Children are invited to join the Learning Beyond the Classroom today from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Friendsville Firehall.

Oakland Library will celebrate an evening of holiday treats, crafts, and activities for both kids and adults. There will be a door prize and a visit from Santa!

Kitzmiller Library invites you to come together for Cover2Cover Book Club for Adults today from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM to discuss the latest read.

The weather will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning and a slight chance of showers in the afternoon—highs in the lower 50s and a low of 45. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 20%. Saturday will be showers likely in the morning until the afternoon—highs in the lower 60s and a low of 27. Temperature falling into the lower 50s in the afternoon. Southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%. Sunday will be sunny, cooler, with highs in the upper 30s and a low of 28. Chance of rain is 25%.

Thanks to Dot Sisler for sending in this beautiful photo:

Note the McHenry Beverage specials for December are here!

Schoolhouse Earth is a whimsical place to explore here in Garrett County!

Is Santa around this weekend? Here’s our list.

The Ruth Enlow Library has Holiday events today! Kitzmiller Library will celebrate the Holiday Open House from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and the Old Fashion Christmas from 6:00 PM to 8:00. Grantsville Library’s Holiday Open House will be from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Kitzmiller Empowerment Group will be having Christmas Tree Lighting this Friday, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Old Kitzmiller School.

Join Dutch’s At Silver Tree for the Ugly Sweater Party at the Harbor Bar this Friday from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Christkindlmarkt: European Style Christmas Market will happen this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in nearby WV.

The Oakland B&O Museum will be part of a Great Small Town Christmas this Saturday from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Children ages 4-9 are invited to come in their pajamas. They will take part in a craft, have cookies, get to see Santa, and get a treat bag.

Put on your shopping shoes and bring your friends! Stop by the ABPH studio this Saturday to see what’s new and have a Christmas Cookie or three. The artwork will be hung on the walls with care in hopes that you will soon be there!

Come to the Oakland Library this Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to create a Plant Pot Nutcracker as Crafternoon returns!

ANYTHING GOES is still on the stage of Southern Garrett High School this Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM. ANYTHING GOES features the madcap antics of 1930s gangsters, nightclub singers, and stowaways aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London.

The Garrett Choral Society presents Shout for Joy this Sunday, 3:00 PM at Crossroads Church.

Our entertainment calendar is FULL! Catch Drunk Willy at MoonShadow at 7:00 PM. On Saturday, River Lee at MoonShadow at 6:00 PM. The Allmost Brothers Band at Alpine Lake Resort at 7:00 PM and The Terah Crawford Band at MoonShadow at 8:00 PM.

See all of this weekend’s events here.

The weather today will be mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny—highs around 40 and a low of 30. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Where to go to get a photo with Santa? Here’s our list of locations around town where you just may catch the big guy!

Also, I’ve seen the Grinch of Garrett County is back but he hasn’t shared his schedule with us! You’ll have to keep your eyes peeled! It’s a fantastic thing he does for free for our county! (photo courtesy of his page).

Kick-off the holiday season with a live theatre performance promising laughs for the whole family! ANYTHING GOES sails onto the stage at Southern Garrett High School on December 9, 10, and 11 at 8:00 PM. ANYTHING GOES features the madcap antics of 1930s gangsters, nightclub singers, and stowaways aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London.

Ruth Enlow Library – Accident branch has a lot in store for today! Join the Adult Book Club from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM as they gather to discuss the latest read. Newcomers are always welcome! The library will also celebrate the Holiday Open House from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Holiday crafts will be available for both the young & the young at heart throughout the day.

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. You can also catch the last session of the year with Paul Burger and Friends in the Lakers Lounge from 6:00 PM to 9:00 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 cloudy. There is a slight chance of snow in the morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon with little or no snow accumulation—highs in the mid 30s and a low of 23. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph, becoming west of 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow is 40%.

Yay, snow! Wisp Resort’s mountain report shows 1″ of snow overnight.

Here’s a good reminder of the 10 Christmas plants that are toxic to pets.

The Red Cross reports there is a shortage of blood available in the area and the December drive schedule can be found here. If you plan to make a donation, there is a limited edition long-sleeve t-shirt available.

If you have been laid off or are you looking to start a new career, meet with a Career Counselor at Grantsville Library today from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM for guidance.

Every Wednesday is Locals Night at Alpine Lake Resort. Half-off apps and $1.00 off draft beer from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Join the Lego Club as they meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM at Kitzmiller Library. A monthly building theme may be suggested, or builders may choose to free-build. The library will provide the Lego and Duplo blocks. Open to all ages.

The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library is happening today at 5:30 PM on Zoom. A group of volunteers is dedicated to supporting the mission of the Ruth Enlow Library in the community. New members are always welcome!

Oakland Church of the Nazarene continues the dinner and discussion at 5:30 PM today. It will focus on the discipleship time reflecting on Advent and using the resource “Come Peasant, King” provided this Advent season.

The weather today will be cloudy. Much cooler, with highs around 30 and a low of 24. West winds of 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 20%.

Test kits have been delivered to the Ruth Enlow Library.

The Garrett County Health Department continues to experience a computer network outage in connection with a network security incident involving the Maryland Department of Health. Please check garretthealth.org or the Health Department Facebook page for updates.

Did you know that MoonShadow is open all week for lunch? Starting this week, the restaurant will offer daily lunch specials for $12. All meals include a free fountain drink, fries, or a salad. Come on down and fill up at the Moon.

Friendsville Library invites you to celebrate at their Holiday Open House today from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. There will be holiday treats, crafts & activities, and prize drawings.

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

Children are invited to join the Playgroup: The Garrett County Judy Center Early Learning Hub today from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Broad Ford Elementary School.

Join The Ruth Enlow Library – Kitzmiller branch for Story Time at the Library 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.

The Weekly Group Bike Rides are still going! These rides depart from the parking lot in front of The Tiny Corner Bike Shop every Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Riders are grouped by ability level, so no one gets left behind.

The weather today will be showers in the morning until afternoon, then have snow showers, likely in the afternoon with little or no snow accumulation—highs in the upper 50s and a low of 21. The temperature will fall into the lower 40s in the afternoon. Southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph, becoming west in the afternoon with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

We had a very successful Global Fat Tire Bike Day event! It was SO good to see about 30 participants — a majority of whom had not ever been on a fat bike nor biking in the winter! There are two organized rides that are coming up and I’ll keep you posted! In the meantime, check out the ways you can support DCAB (either as a one-time founding member or an annual member!)

Accident Husky Pups are holding a “MistleTOES Sock Drive”. Initially, the goal was 700 pairs of socks to gift to residents in our county’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities…and on day two of collection 640 pairs were counted so the new goal is 1400 pairs of socks by December 10th! If you’d like to help and want to send socks to the cause, please email info@deepcreektimes.com for the address!

Tomorrow, December 7, 2021, is a staff development day for Garrett County Public Schools. There will be a three-hour early dismissal for students and professional time for staff in the afternoon.

A set of children’s skis have been listed in our online marketplace — under SKIS and SNOWBOARDS.

???? Celebrating 150 Years of Connecting Communities! Join for the official launch of the sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, series of events to commemorate the incorporation of Garrett County on December 4, 1872. This kick-off program will be a short preview of the 2022 year-long, county-wide celebration plans. All are welcome, and light refreshments will be served.

Have you been laid off, or are you looking to start a new career? That is where the Western Maryland Consortium can assist you. With the guidance of your career counselor, you can develop job goals and put together a personal plan for finding a job.

Do you want to learn how to knit? The Ruth Enlow Library – Kitzmiller branch can help you to get started! Join the library today from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM as they learn basic knitting stitches and techniques. All supplies will be provided, but registration is required.

The weather will be mostly sunny—highs in the lower 40s and a low of 33. West winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the morning. Chance of rain is 30%. Saturday will be mostly sunny—highs in the lower 40s and a low of 26. West winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Low chance of rain at 5%. Sunday will be partly sunny—highs in the mid 40s and a low of 38. Chance of precipitation is 25%.

The moment you’ve been waiting for… Wisp Resort confirmed they are opening for the 21.22 Winter Season this weekend! The winter season will kick off with Snow Tubing on Friday, December 3 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM and with Skiing and Riding to follow on Saturday, December 4 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The featured terrain on Saturday will be Squirrel Cage, Wisp Trail, Grouse Way, Sunset Boulevard, and Central Park Terrain Park.

Garrett County is celebrating its 150th anniversary!

The COVID EIDL applications are due by December 31, 2021.

This feels like the “unofficial kick-off weekend” for the holiday season and I love it! It’s going to be a busy one! ????????

Attend Christmas in the Village Friday, December 3, 2021, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, and Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Spruce Forest Artisan Village. Come enjoy strolling and live music in the Village Church, activities in the Village buildings, hot chocolate and cider, and luminaries throughout the Village paths and over the Casselman River Bridge. In addition to the activities in the Village, there are guest artists in the Great Room above Penn Alps.

Join the Town of Oakland for A Great Small Town Christmas, December 3rd and 4th, 2021. There will be many free and family-friendly activities in downtown Oakland while you work on your Christmas shopping with handcrafted and curated gifts. A kick off with a Light Up Night on Friday at the Oakland B&O Museum. The event will start with a Walking Holiday Light Parade, led by Santa Claus, starting at the Town Parking Lot at 5:30 PM.

Check the Holiday Lights at Broadford Park Thursdays through Sundays from December 1 – 31, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. $10 per car.

Don’t miss the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7:00 PM on Friday. The Garrett Choral Society will be performing from 6:50 PM – 7:15 PM. There will be cookies and hot cocoa.

On Saturday, the fun continues with Soup N’ Santa! There will be multiple nonprofits handing out free soup (donations are appreciated), the chance to visit Santa at Smoke n Mirrors, free sleigh rides, live music, and local shopping. This event will last from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Breakfast with Santa & Santa’s Workshop will happen on Saturday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at American Legion Post 71. Kids under 13 are free, while 13 years old above will be at $5.00 per person.

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a homemade cookie, and create a holiday ornament craft at Discovery Center & Deep Creek Lake State Park Volunteers for the Holiday Open House!

Our entertainment calendar is FULL! Catch Matt Borror at MoonShadow this Friday at 7:00 PM, Thomas Batchelor & Mike Ginsberg at MoonShadow on Saturday at 6:00 PM, and catch Evan Neva at MoonShadow this Sunday at 7:00 PM.

The House of Hope Food Drive is celebrating its 43rd year! The annual drive will take place on Saturday from 9:00 AM-noon as part of the “Great Small Town Christmas” festivities downtown.

Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets 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. Looking forward to seeing you at the market!

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police is renewing its commitment to helping the state’s children have a joyful holiday season with its annual “Boatload of Toys” drive, collecting donations of new and unopened toys for local children.

See all of this weekend’s events here.

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Join me for FREE Global Fat Bike Day 2021! We will be meeting at the Lakehouse at Herrington Manor State Park at 11:00 AM on Saturday. And, even if you want to just swing by the park and not ride, I’d LOVE to meet Deep Creek Times readers! If you do stop by, say hi, and let me know and I’ll have some free swag! Here’s my friend Sharon talking about fat bike riding!

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The weather will be mostly cloudy in the morning. It will then be mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s and a low of 42. West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain is 40%.

Make sure you make your guess in the December “Where Am I?” — congrats to Lori Stoll for her correct guess in November’s contest.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to shop Bear Creek Traders!

Did you know Grant the Elf visits the town of Grantsville each year? Follow his antics around town!

Children are invited to join the Playgroup: The Garrett County Judy Center Early Learning Hub today from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Yough Glades Elementary and Friendsville Elementary.

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

Wisp Resort continues to look for motivated, enthusiastic, team-oriented candidates to add to the team this Winter. Learn about available positions, apply, and even interview at one of their Winter Job Fairs.

Paul Burger and Friends will be in the ALR Lakers Lounge tonight from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Check the Holiday Lights at Broadford Park Thursdays through Sundays from December 1 – 31, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. $10 per car.

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!

Welcome, December!

The weather today will be partly sunny in the morning. It will then be cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s and a low of 39. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain is 40%.

Rumor has it: Wisp Resort opens for the season this Saturday, December 4 from 9am-4pm. Note their Mission Four’dable deals! Buy a quad pack of tickets just $279 through December 19th.

Join the Wisp Team! Wisp Resort is looking for motivated, enthusiastic, team-oriented candidates to add to the team this Winter. Learn about available positions, apply, and even interview at one of our Winter Job Fairs.

Every Wednesday at Alpine Lake Resort is Half-off apps and $1.00 off draft beer from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Oakland Church of the Nazarene continues the dinner and discussion at 5:30 PM today. It will focus on the discipleship time reflecting on Advent and using the resource “Come Peasant, King” provided this Advent season.

Plan to attend the 150th celebration event kick-off next Monday, December 6 at the Garrett County Courthouse!

Check out this video on the Garrett County Health Department website today! (yes! it’s me!)

It was 28-degrees when we recorded the video (above) yesterday but Herrington Manor State Park was so beautiful!

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

Join The Ruth Enlow Library – Kitzmiller branch for Children’s Story Time from 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM as they look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities.

Join the Weekly Group Bike Rides! These rides depart from the parking lot in front of The Tiny Corner Bike Shop every Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Riders are grouped by ability level, so no one gets left behind.

Good morning! I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday and weekend!

The weather will be mostly cloudy—patchy fog in the morning. Snow showers are likely mainly in the morning. Additional snow accumulation up to 1 inch—highs around 30 and a low of 24. West winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of snow is 60%.

A pontoon boat and an opportunity to buy vintage jukeboxes have been added to our online marketplace — check it out!

Here’s a December 2020 photo by ClaireOreskovichPhoto:

With our local hunting seasons in full swing, it’s important to remember gun safety. Firearms should be kept out of reach and locked up, separate from ammunition. Take a gun safety course, and teach your children about the dangers of firearms. Please contact Early Care Programs with any questions regarding child and family safety: 301-334-7720 or 301-895-3111.

Check out the 2021 Joy of Christmas Light Show from 5:00 PM-midnight (each day until January 1) for the 33,000 lights of Christmas and 80s awesomeness! 1-hr show starts at the top of each hour and can be watched from the comfort of your car.

Do you want to learn how to knit? The Ruth Enlow Library – Kitzmiller branch can help you to get started! Join the library today from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM to learn the basic knitting stitches and techniques.

Join the Ruth Enlow Library – Oakland branch for the brand new book club geared towards readers of fantasy, sci-fi, and adventure! Today’s discussion will be “Fire & Blood” by George R.R. Martin from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The weather today will be cloudy. Patchy fog and snow showers mainly in the morning. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Blustery with highs of 28 and a low of 20. West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow is 80%. Saturday will be mostly sunny—highs in the lower 30s and a low of 27. West winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain showers—highs in the mid 30s and a low of 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Remember today is Black Friday (DEALS!), tomorrow is Small Business Saturday (local shopping), next week begins with Cyber Monday (everything online), and, finally, Giving Tuesday (to support the non-profits near and dear to your heart).

Here are a few giving opportunities available through St. Peter’s Parrish. Please send me any opportunities to help the community that you may be aware of and I’ll spread the word!

Deep Creek Lake is providing good fishing for a mix of walleye, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and northern pike.

This Sunday, November 28, is the first Sunday of Advent. The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming” … and Christians would spend 40 days in penance, prayer, and fasting to prepare for celebration but s little connection between Advent and the celebration of Christmas.

The Maryland DNR has a 12-month wall calendar available for purchase featuring the winning images from their annual photo contest, as well as timely tidbits and significant environmental dates.  Month after month, the stunning images inside our calendar are sure to inspire and fascinate.

Bidding for the Virtual Festival of Trees Auction opened today at 9:00 AM (and ends on November 30 at 5:00 PM).

Put on your shopping shoes and bring your friends! Stop by the ABPH studio today and Saturday, November 27, to see what’s new and have a Christmas Cookie or three. The artwork will be hung on the walls with care in hopes that you will soon be there!

Come do some holiday shopping at Pleasant Valley Annual Holiday Bazaar on November 27 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with various vendors and crafter’s offering a variety of cash and carry items, as well as gift certificates, or place an order for Christmas delivery!

Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets for the winter market season! Lots of great winter produce, meats, crafts, and baked goods. Looking forward to seeing you at the market!

It’s a Garrett County High School Basketball Alumni Game! All previous players are invited and welcome to play with a $20 entry fee, including a T-shirt, on November 27 at Southern Garrett High School.

Catch Dan Stevens performing at MoonShadow on November 27 at 7:00 PM.

See all of this weekend’s events here.