Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog August 12

The weather today will be mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon–highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds of around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 20%.

The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club’s annual blind camping program took place July 21–24, 2025, hosting 15 campers and 22 family members at McHenry Community Park. Activities included lake fun, Wisp Resort rides, and visits to an equestrian program and Flight 93 Memorial. Supported by 45+ volunteers and local businesses, the event was a great success.

Unwind and dig in with our ½-Price Appetizers + PBR Special every Tuesday! From crispy, flavor-packed bites to an ice-cold Pabst Blue Ribbon, it’s the tastiest Tuesday you’ve ever had.

Pro or beginner, enjoy challenge, charm, and value with Wisp’s Fantasy Valley Super Tuesdays & Thursdays—great golf at a great price.

Help protect biodiversity at “Weed or Wildflower?” today, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, at the Lake House native plant garden. Remove invasives, learn to ID weeds, and discover why native plants matter. Bring tools, gloves, water, bug spray, and sunscreen.

Today at 10:00 AM—Time for You and (Your Child Too!) at beautiful Backbone Farm. Parents unwind with yoga and nature therapy while kids explore the woods, craft, and play in a safe, creative space—ending with lunch together in the garden.

Free weekly produce and resource exchanges run through summer and early fall in Garrett and Allegany Counties. Pick up a fresh produce box (while supplies last) at Glades Town Park, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, first-come, first-served with a brief screener.

An interactive Bird Bingo hike at Sang Run starts at 11:00 AM—spot native birds and win prizes!

The Garrett County Board of Education meets today. Executive Session on Superintendent Evaluation is 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM at Stonecroft Restaurant. Public Session with comments starts at 4:00 PM at Dennett Road Education Complex, followed by another Executive Session. Final Public Session is 6:00 PM – 7:20 PM, with comments around 7:00 PM.

Beginner Golf Clinic at Lodestone runs Tuesdays through August 19. For \$15/session, learn pitching, chipping, putting, full swings, rules, and etiquette.

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