Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog June 11

The weather today will be sunny–hazy in the afternoon, with highs in the mid-70s. West winds of around 5 mph.

Swanton resident Lisa Nichols has been named dean of administrative services at Garrett College. A former senior R\&D business manager at the National Energy Technology Laboratory, she’ll now oversee the college’s budget, facilities, financial aid, compliance, IT, and more.

Garrett County now offers public access to well and septic records through its online map, thanks to a 20-year digitization effort by the Office of Environmental Health and a partnership with the county government.

In today’s competitive job market, prestige often beats pay—especially for recent grads. Some Marylanders say they’d intern unpaid at Under Armour or Marriott for a year just to secure a job.

Reminder: GCPS will dismiss students 3 hours early today and tomorrow! The last student day is June 12; teachers’ last day is June 13.

The Mountain Laurel Garden Club will have “Pleasant Gardens in the Valley” on June 21, from 10 AM to 3 PM (rain or shine; no pets). The tour will have four gardens and farms in Pleasant Valley, plus live music, flower demos, food, art, and more—all just off US 219 South.

Taylor Swift tribute “Love Story” hits Garrett College PAC Friday, June 27 at 7:00 PM. Beau & Blair bring the Nashville sound. Get your tickets now!

Now in its ninth year, the Mountain Maryland Music Institute will offer three camps July 7–11, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College.

Get $2 off any Large Wedgie every Wednesday at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland—it’s Wedgie Wednesday!

Learn to Fish today at 11:00 AM at the Discovery Center! Kids ages 7–15 can pick up fishing skills for their own adventures. Registration is required.

Head to the store at Sang Run State Park today for fresh Dutch oven food and a look into the history behind this classic cooking method!

Pasta Night is every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Ace’s Run Restaurant and Pub!

Catch live music with the Good Guys Duo tonight at 6:00 PM at Honi-Honi Bar!

Pirates, Poets & Scribes take the stage at Brewery and the Beast tonight at 6:00 PM!

Take a 1-mile full moon hike with Ranger Noah tonight at 10:00 PM from the New Germany Lake House. It’s the last full moon of spring—don’t forget a flashlight!

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