Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog January 24 Weekend

The weather today will be mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers and snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Highs will be around 19°F, with west winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph, and a 50% chance of snow. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 20s, southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph, gusts up to 25 mph, and wind chill values as low as 7°F below zero in the morning. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the upper 20s.

I went cross country skiing yesterday.. what a fun time! I fell twice but the snow was a fluffy cushion! Photo courtesy of Katie Alvarez.

The Department has proposed changes to the Put-and-Take trout stocking program, including area modifications and eliminating the Closure 2 designation. Effective January 20, 2025.

RCAP Solutions, part of the Department of Transportation’s Thriving Communities Program is leading a visioning process to help determine the Kitzmiller school building’s future. Please take the survey: https://bit.ly/KitzmillerSurvey

As of January 23, Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews have stocked 6,400 trout.

The Garrett County Community Action Committee, Inc. is seeking bids for roof repairs at the Grantsville Senior Center. Contractors meeting federal labor standards are encouraged to apply. Bids are open until January 30, 2025.

The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) FY26 grant round is open with over $5M in matching funds for heritage projects starting July 2025. Submit your Intent to Apply form by January 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

MARBIDCO has announced the Maryland Value-Added Producer Matching Grant (MVAPG) to help agricultural producers pursue USDA’s $30M Value-Added Producer Grants in 2025.

Our Town Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for its first full-length Shakespearean play, Romeo and Juliet! Auditions will be held January 26 & 27 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the theatre. Director Jennifer Virts is seeking at least 15 actors, with additional small and non-speaking roles available for all ages. Set in the Roaring 20s, this retelling features warring gangsters and speakeasies. Performances run April 2–13.

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and attorneys general from 10 states issued a joint statement today responding to a memo from a Trump-era appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice on state and local roles in federal immigration enforcement.

Don’t miss out on Happy Hour at Deep Creek UNO! Swing by the lounge Monday–Friday and Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for great deals and good vibes.

Need a ride for the Super Bowl? 🏈🚐 Use Deep Creek Shuttle for safe, reliable transportation! Rides within 12 miles of Deep Creek Lake: $18 one-way, $30 round-trip. Book on the app today! (Extra charges apply for distances up to 20 miles.)

Come to Pick of the Litter this weekend to shop, mingle with kitties, and support HART for Animals! With sunnier skies and warmer weather expected, it’s the perfect time to get out of the house. Stop by on Friday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, or Sunday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM!

GRMC will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 2:00 PM to celebrate the newly renovated Health & Wellness Services Regional Behavioral Health Center, located at 69 Wolf Acres Drive in Oakland.

Deep Creek Pottery offers Saturday pottery classes for kids this January, featuring weekly projects for $25 each. Classes run from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with parents welcome to join.

Get your bikes ready! Deep Creek Adventure Bureau cohosts the 2nd Annual Highlands Fat Bike Series in Canaan Valley, WV, this Sunday. On-site registration is available! 🚴‍♀️❄️

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