Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

The weather will be mostly sunny—highs in the upper 30s and a low of 27. Southwest winds of around 5 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.

The January “Where Am I?” contest is a little tougher but I know you guys can figure it out! 🙂

Speaking of contests, enter to win two mountain coaster passes by correctly guessing the names of three of the Swallow Falls State Park waterfalls by 4pm today!

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has been selected to serve as the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) states’ co-chair for 2022. As part of ARC’s unique federal-state partnership structure, the states’ co-chair works with the federal office of the ARC and fellow Appalachian state governors to invest in economic growth across the Region’s 423 counties in 13 states. Governor Hogan is the first Maryland co-chair since 1992.

Save the Date for Victorian Chautauqua! The weekend following the 4th of July will be historical performances, lectures, live music, vendors and artisans, food, trolley bus tours, and activities in Mt. Lake Park.

The Ultimate Garrett County Adventure Map is for sale! See more in our online marketplace (under miscellaneous).

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

Children are invited to join the Playgroup today at Broad Ford Elementary from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

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.

 

Happy New Year!

The weather today will be cloudy, with a chance of snow in the morning. It will then be mostly sunny, with a slight chance of snow in the afternoon—little or no snow accumulation. Cooler with highs in the upper 20s and a low of 18. Northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow 50%.

Here’s what the three falls at Swallow Falls State Park looked like on Sunday, January 2, 2002:

Can you name all three falls? Correct answers emailed to me by tomorrow 4pm (info@deepcreektimes.com) will be entered to win 2 mountain coaster tickets from Wisp Resort!

Speaking of Wisp Resort, due to unseasonably warm temperatures, they have temporarily suspended skiing and snowboarding operations as of January 1. Tubing, mountain coaster, dining, and shopping remain open.

The Fur Ball Online Auction continues! Over 40 fabulous items to bid on until January 11! With more than 40 items to bid on, there’s something for everyone! From Amazon gift cards, wine, and bourbon gift baskets, to a charcuterie board and an IPad! The online auction started at 8 am today, so grab yourself a cup of coffee and start bidding!

The Health Department is encouraging readers to set SMART goals for their resolutions this year (as part of their KICKSTART 2022 campaign).

 

Happy New Year!

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon—highs in the mid 50s and a low of 47. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain is 20%. Saturday will be raining, mainly in the evening—lows in the lower 40s and a high of 57. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain is 90%. Sunday will be raining—highs in the lower 50s and a low of 18. Temperature falls into the upper 30s in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 90%.

As of tomorrow, Hardesty’s Hardware in Grantsbville will be known as Chestnut Ridge Home and Hardware. You will continue to see the familiar faces and quality products that have always been a part of your local shopping experience.

The county is recycling Christmas Trees and there are also several collection sites to reuse the trees as fish habitat at Jennings Randolph Lake. Drop off locations are Jennings Randolph Lake, Town of Kitzmiller, Town of Keyser, and Town of Westernport. For more information, call the park office during normal business hours at 304-355-2346.

The first Homeschool Faux Stained Glass Project (Ages 5-14) event will be January 6.

Shoutout to Diane Piecknick for sharing this lovely Deep Creek Lake view:

Join Ace’s Run Restaurant & Pub in celebrating the year 2021! Specialty menu from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Reservations are recommended.

A Gatsby Affair at Alpine Lake Resort! Enjoy a chef-prepared 3-course meal and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $45 for the dinner and dance and just $10 for the dance only.

MoonShadow’s entertainment calendar is FULL! This Friday, catch Megan Jean & The KFB at 7:00 PM and Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomer Band with guests Fur The Birds at 10:00 PM. On Saturday, catch Pronia at 7:00 PM.

There are several first day hikes happening to get you outside to “kick 2022 off on the right foot” — join me at the First Day Hike with Deep Creek Adventure Bureau.

The Fur Ball Online Auction still goes on! Over 40 fabulous items to bid on! It starts New Year’s morning until January 11!

See all of this weekend’s events here.

 

Happy New Year’s Eve Eve! What a whirlwind week it’s been… anyone else feeling a little overwhelmed? It’s ok! 🙂

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog and a chance of rain, mainly in the morning—highs in the lower 50s and a low of 41. South winds of around 5 mph. Chance of rain is 50%.

Looking for something fun to do before we get down to 2022?! Check out our Explore More page! There’s a checklist for exploring and you can purchase an Explore More t-shirt! I just got another batch of inventory in!

Also, plan to join us on our First Day Hike at Fork Run! There will be stickers (even if it’s raining!)

HART for Animals is holding its “Ball Drop Neuter-a-thon”! This is a great opportunity to have your cat neutered at an extremely low price! $30 per cat or $35 with rabies vaccination. Call today for availability: 301-387-7729.

Plan to celebrate the Holiday season at Wisp Resort. Join the Holiday Contest today!

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 cloudy. Rain mainly in the morning—highs in the lower 50s and a low of 43. West winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain is 90%.

The County United Way “campaign” is a significant fundraising effort involving many local businesses that have partnered with United Way to host various presentations and activities to generate awareness for County United Way’s work in the community. The money raised stays local!

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

Come celebrate the Holiday season at Wisp Resort today! Totally Tubular Glow Tubing from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mountain Park.

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

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 mostly sunny with a chance of rain in the morning. It will then be cloudy with rain likely in the afternoon—highs in the upper 40s and a low of 41. West winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%.

Maryland’s 24 health officers, one for each county and Baltimore City, have been named The Baltimore Sun’s 2021 Marylanders of the Year for their efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Garrett County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling would like to invite Garrett County residents to participate in Christmas tree recycling during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, at the landfill location at 3118 Oakland Sang Run Road, Oakland, Maryland.

There is a federal program that reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.

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

Join the Story Time at Kitzmiller Library today 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.

Celebrate the Holiday season at Wisp Resort. The Hillbilly Gypsies Duo will be in McHenry Lodge from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

 

The weather today will be raining until the afternoon with a chance of snow in the morning—highs in the upper 40s and a low of 39. Southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80%.

I saw this online: It’s gnome week! “The weirdest week of the year—the days between Christmas and New Year’s, when time is an illusion and reality slips away!”

Garrett County Health Dept. encourages you to kick nicotine in 2022!

Maryland’s coronavirus cases set a new record on Christmas Eve, with over 9,000 new infections logged in 24 hours.

12 Days of Christmas at Wisp Resort continues! Here are the events for today: 
Elves Workshop – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Crawford Meeting Room
Hot Cocoa Bar – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM on McHenry Lodge Deck or in McHenry Lodge
New Year’s Resolution Tree – All day in McHenry Lodge

Check out the holiday hours of the following establishments:
Discovery Center
Cashmere Clothing Co.
Dutch’s At Silver Tree

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.

The Lego Club of Ruth Enlow Library – Oakland branch, is designed for children ages four and up and features free building time with lots of building bricks. Meet the club today from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM—no need for registration.

 

Merry Christmas!

Special shout out to Tom, Erin, and John!! (please correct me if I messed that up – you know who you are!) ☺️ Thank you so much for reading!!

The weather will be partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20% chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40s and a low of 43. West winds of 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest of 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon—gusts up to 30 mph. Saturday will likely rain—highs in the mid-50s and a low of 38. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Sunday will be mostly sunny—highs in the mid-40s and a low of 31. Chance of precipitation is 65%.

Just for fun! 1 in 4 Marylanders think their state motto is ‘The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword,’ poll reveals. This interactive map also shows that 1 in 10 Kentuckians thought their state motto was ‘Land of Succulent Poultry‘.

Ready for the new year? SBDC has a calendar of free webinar small business training events: Finding capital, retaining employees, and more on intellectual property.

Santa is still around town … here’s our list of where you may be able to find him!

Check out the holiday hours of the following establishments:

Ruth Enlow Library
Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop
Cashmere Clothing Co.
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center
Mountain State Brewing Co.
MoonShadow
Dutch’s At Silver Tree

This weekend’s schedule at Wisp Resort:
December 24 – Featured Holiday Item in Alpine Eatery (while supplies last)
December 25 – Complimentary Cookies – Hotel Front Desk (while supplies last)
December 26 – Specialty Winter Cocktail and Mocktail – Wispers Bar (while supplies last.

All are invited to the Discovery Center this Sunday to learn about some fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors. Great for all ages!

See all of this weekend’s events here.

 

The weather today will be cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Blustery with highs in the lower 30s and a low of 18. West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow 20%.

In accordance with the Garrett County Public Schools calendar, there will be a 3-hour early student dismissal tomorrow, Thursday, December 23, 2021, to begin the winter break. All schools and GCPS offices will close at 1:30 p.m. that day and will remain closed through reopening on Monday, January 3, 2022.

The Garrett County Health Department has openings available in their TOPS – Taking Off Pounds Sensibly – weight-loss support group. The group meets each Wednesday from 4-5:15 p.m. at the GCHD office in Oakland. Call 301-334-7730 to find out more or to sign up. TOPS, a nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss support organization, encourages members to make small, steady lifestyle changes that provide lasting weight loss and better health.

NOTE the Garrett County Waste and Recycling Collection Sites are OPEN tomorrow, Thursday, on an adjusted holiday schedule.

Grantsville A&E Christmas from Mark Stutzman on Vimeo.

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

Today at Wisp:
Elves Workshop – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Crawford Meeting Room
Holiday Bingo – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Crawford Meeting Room

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 today will be partly sunny—highs around 40 and a low of 25. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Garrett County Public Schools will be conducting an active assailant drill on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, with the staff and students at Southern Middle School. School Resource Officers and other law enforcement and/or emergency personnel will be on-site for the duration of the drill. Parents and community members should be aware that the training activity is just a drill and not an actual emergency in progress.

Wishing you each a very happy December Solstice!

Happy Holidays from Wisp Resort! The 12 Days of Christmas events have just gotten started — every day will hold magical adventures for you and your whole family.

Today at Wisp:
Elves Workshop – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Crawford Meeting Room
Hot Cocoa Bar – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM on McHenry Lodge Deck or in McHenry Lodge
Contest – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Alpine Eatery Entrance

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

Join The Ruth Enlow Library for the Story Time at the Kitzmiller 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 will be sunny—high around 40 and a low of 26—Southwest winds around 5 mph.

A white Christmas is looking more and more like it will be just a dream for a large chunk of the contiguous United States as the holiday nears…

Over 22,700 trout were stocked this past week by crews across Maryland; included in the total count were trout stocked in the following Garrett County waters:

• Casselman River (delayed harvest): rainbow trout
• Deep Creek Lake: golden and rainbow trout
• Youghiogheny River (delayed harvest): brown and rainbow trout

Maryland will increase access to free and reduced-price school meals as one of eight states selected by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to participate in its Direct Medicaid pilot project.

Food Basket Giveaway delivery will take place the week of December 20 throughout Crellin and beyond.

Oakland Library will have Blood Pressure Screening today from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Do you want to learn how to knit? The Ruth Enlow Library – Kitzmiller branch can help you get started as they learn basic knitting stitches and techniques. All supplies will be provided, but registration is required.

 

The weather will be partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with rain likely in the afternoon—highs around 50 and a low of 39. West Winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%. On Saturday, there will be rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon—highs in the upper 50s and a low of 27. South Winds of 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100%. Sunday will be partly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 30s and a low of 21. Chance of rain is 75%.

There is no indication that the national Dec 17 social media threats have any credibility; however, Garrett County Public Schools and local law enforcement will continue to monitor social media and will actively investigate any specific threat in our community. The community is encouraged not to share these messages online but to report any such threats to local law enforcement.

The Mountain Lake Park Historical Association is officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Shout out to Lisa Jan for sharing this photo taken at the Deep Creek Lake State Park this week:

The American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the country’s blood, is facing historically low blood supply levels. Garrett County Health Department in Oakland will be having blood donations this Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Donors are urged to schedule an appointment now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Catch Tim Vitullo at Sipside Lounge this Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Super Saturdays for Kids includes Crafts, Games, Music, Bible Lesson, and Lunch is taking place for children ages 4-12 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN. This event is being held by the Church of the Nazarene, located at 203 South 8th Street in Oakland.

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.

Alpine Lake Resort’s Sunday Special is 12 wings (boneless or bone-in) and a pitcher of beer for just $22.00

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

All are invited to the Discovery Center this Sunday to learn about some of the fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors.

MoonShadow’s entertainment calendar is FULL! This Friday, catch Scott Brooks at 7:00 PM, and Dirty Grass Players at 10:00 PM. On Saturday, catch Tim Vitullo at 6:00 PM, and Conor & The Wild Hunt at 8:00 PM.

See all of this weekend’s events here.

 

 

The weather will be partly sunny with a slight chance of rain in the morning. It will then be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon—highs in the upper 50s and a low of 39—Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain is 50 %.

The Southern Garrett Band Boosters and band members will be wrapping gifts in the old Jan’s Florist building from 10-2 on Saturday, Dec 18 (in Downtown Oakland). There is no set price the work is by donation only.

Would you like to brighten someone’s day this holiday season? The Dove Center is selling and delivering beautiful, 10-inch poinsettias. For a $50 donation: one 10 inch poinsettia with a card, delivered or a $100 or higher donation: one 10 inch poinsettia delivered by our own personal elf, Sparkles. Sparkles will arrive in costume and brighten the recipient’s day. Tomorrow is the last day for deliveries (within a 20 mile radius of McHenry) so order soon!

Our neighbors in West Virginia are holding a “Kentucky Donation Drive” — you can make a monetary donation online or help by “filling the trailer” with donations that will be taken directly to Graves, Kentucky. Drop off Locations are Pizza Pro in Bruceton will be a designated drop off location during business hours, Prodigi in Hazelton will be open for drop off Monday-Friday 8am-5pm or the Markleysburg VFD on December 19th from 1-4pm and December 28th from 5-7pm.

Maryland State Department of Housing and Community Development has Emergency Rental Assistance funds available – click the graphic for more:

Come tell Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick what’s on your wish list this Thursday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Greene Turtle. Hot chocolate for the kiddos (and the adults! ????) will be served, along with our awesome food.

Children are invited to join the Learning Beyond the Classroom today at Loch Lynn Church of God from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

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

Catch Paul Burger and Friends in the Lakers Lounge tonight at 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!