Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog July 20

Thursday July 20, 2023: I can’t wait to see several of you at the beginner’s bike event this evening! Meet Deep Creek Adventure Bureau tonight at 5:45 PM and take a ride starting at 6:00 PM. Ladies, it’s your chance to connect with fellow bike riders and hone your trail skills at Broadford Lake Park.

The weather today will be partly sunny. Scattered showers, with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the upper 70s and a low of 62. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 40%.

The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area’s Mini-Grant Program is open for applications. It offers up to $5,000.00 in one-to-one cash or in-kind matching grants to support non-capital projects like exhibits, tours, events, planning, and projects aligning with the area’s interpretive themes: Transportation, Man and Nature, Historic Recreation, and Cultural Uniqueness.

Notice: Sanders Lane closure today, July 20, 2023, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM for culvert replacement. It will be closed between Snaggy Road and Browning Farm Lane.

Another road closure note: CSX Transportation will conduct maintenance and repair work on the railroad crossings at Loch Lynn/Gorman Road and Swanton Road. The work is scheduled from Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Friday, July 28, 2023. For further details, check here.

The Top 13 Maryland Skinny Dipping spots are here.

Kitzmiller Library invites everyone to join them today for “Shake, Rattle, and Rumble Ball,” a delightful event where participants will create musical instruments that harmonize with the motions of bouncing, rolling, or tossing balls.

Visit the main library in Oakland today, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, to meet representatives from the People’s Insurance Counsel Division – Office of the Attorney General. Get valuable resources and info on homeowners’ insurance matters.

Don’t miss out! Maryland Historical Trust hosts July meetings for feedback on the statewide preservation plan. Join the Virtual Town Hall today, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM, or check out the special meetings on African American heritage.

Discover the wonders of Deep Creek Lake’s Junior Rangers today, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM! For only $25.00 per child, embark on an exciting adventure you won’t forget.

Have you made your reservation for the Chef’s Farm to Table Dinner event? The menu has been selected!

Be part of Oakland Little Yough Family Flicks tonight! Experience a fantastic family evening with the blockbuster hit, Jurassic Park: World Dominion, on the big screen.

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