Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog December 9

December 9, 2022: Have you seen the “Alexa, thank my driver” initiative circling social media? At first, I thought it may be a fake but I was able to verify this on the Amazon website: Customers can say “Alexa, thank my driver,” and the driver of their most recent delivery will be notified of their gratitude. Drivers who receive the first 1 million thank-you’s will also receive $5 per thank-you! Then, the five drivers who receive the most customer “thank-you’s” during the promotional period, will also be rewarded with $10,000 and an additional $10,000 to their charity of choice. You can use any Amazon device like an Echo smart assistant or in the mobile app there is a button.

Recently, Amazon hit a major package milestone: 15 billion Amazon packages delivered in the U.S. Wow. Of course, I always try to shop local when I can but Amazon certainly is convenient. Does anyone else get their dog food and paper towels on auto-order?

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs around 40 and a low of 29. Southeast winds of around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 30%. Saturday will be partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy—highs in the mid-30s and a low of 31. Southeast winds of around 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain is 45%. Sunday will be cloudy, with a chance of rain, freezing rain, and snow—highs in the lower 40s and a low of 30. The chance of precipitation is 50%.

The Kitzmiller Library invites you to celebrate the holiday season with them today from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Come and enjoy hot cocoa & cookies, treat bags for the kids, and register for a door prize drawing.

The House of Hope Food Drive is celebrating its 44th year! The annual drive will take place tomorrow, Saturday, from 9:00 AM until noon. To contribute to this worthy cause, bring your cash donations to Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a party for a good cause downtown in the street!

Join Deep Creek Pottery in painting a fun “Cookies for Santa” plate, Grandma’s Christmas Tree, and ornament painting on Saturday.

Wrapping gifts for you to relieve Christmas stress! (by donation) on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Garrett County Arts Council Downtown Oakland.

Don’t forget the Mountain Fresh Winter Farmers’ Market on Saturday in downtown Oakland from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

WVU Men’s Basketball is hosting its 2nd Annual Youth Sports Day at the WVU Coliseum on Saturday as the Mountaineers take on the UAB Blazers at 6:00 PM. Entry is open to all kids, family, friends, and coaches. Most of us in Garrett County love our WVU Mountaineers (win or lose)!

Join Howlidays Open House on Saturday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Come and meet our adoptable dogs and cats!

Santa is back in town this weekend:

See Santa arrive in Grantsville on a *very special sleigh* at 1:00 PM!

Mountain Lake Park will host a Christmas Party at Town Hall on Saturday from 2:00-4:00 PM. Each child will receive a treat at this free event, and families will be able to take memorable photographs with Santa Claus in the festively decorated Historic Town Hall. Cookies and hot chocolate will also be served.

Come see Santa Claus at The Greene Turtle on Saturday from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM!

Join B&O Museum on Saturday for the Oakland Express for children ages 4-9! Crafts, snacks, and Santa! Reservations are required to attend this event.

Join Brodak’s Banquet Hall on Sunday for kids’ crafts, fun, and story time with Santa!

Wrap up the weekend with these local bands on our entertainment calendar.

 

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