Wednesday, January 24, 2024: The weather today will be cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the afternoon, with highs around 50 and a low of 45. South winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 90%.
Friends of Maryland State Parks granted $41,798 through the “Small Grants, Big Impact!” program. The funds support initiatives such as preserving cultural history, replacing unsafe structures, promoting water safety, and encouraging recycling in Maryland State Parks.
Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt is open statewide from February 1-3. Hunters with a valid license or exemptions can use primitive bows or muzzleloaders to hunt sika and white-tailed deer these days.
The 25th Deep Creek Dunk, hosted by Maryland State Police/Natural Resources Police, is set for February 24, 2024, at Uno’s Pizzeria and Grill. Over 400 participants will plunge into Deep Creek Lake to support Special Olympics Maryland. A Community Dunk, sponsored by Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, offers a more intimate experience on February 22 at 2:00 PM. Locals can support athletes and Unified® teammates in a smaller setting, avoiding the Saturday crowds.
Deep Creek Pottery’s February Special: Couples Pottery Wheel Time! $125.00 per couple, including all supplies. Hurry, slots fill up fast!
It’s Wednesday again! Check out the specials from our advertisers, including Wedgie Wednesday at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland and Want it Wednesday at Cashmere Clothing.
From 3:00-4:00 PM today at Enzo’s Library in the lobby, HART for Animals presents the Reading Buddies program. Families can explore engaging books with adorable adoptable dogs. Don’t miss the chance to bring the magic of reading home!
Explore the forest’s beauty under the “Wolf Moon” on a 1-mile Full Moon Hike tonight with Ranger Noah. Don’t forget your flashlight or headlamp!