Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog May 13

The weather today will be showers. Patchy fog. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon–highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds of around 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is nearly 100%.

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First United Bank & Trust is sponsoring the Union Rescue Mission of Western Maryland in receiving a $1 million grant from FHLBank Atlanta to help develop 80 affordable housing units in Cumberland, MD. The $4.4 million project supports efforts to reduce homelessness.

Learn how to grow and care for lavender with Anne, owner of Deep Creek Lavender Farm, this Saturday, May 17, at 10:00 AM! Get tips on growing, trimming, and overwintering lavender, plus enjoy lavender lemonade and shortbread cookies. Plants are available for purchase.

The MVA will unveil its first-ever on-site driving test course at the Oakland branch today at 3:00 PM, giving Garrett County residents a local option for non-commercial road tests.

Take on the challenge with Ranger Noah during Take a Hike Tuesday—a 4-mile trek that’s all about the benefits of getting outdoors. Meet at the New Germany Lake House at 10:00 AM.

The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting today at Northern Middle School. Public comment begins at 4:00 PM, followed by an executive session until 5:50 PM. The public session runs from 6:00–7:45 PM, with time for constituent comments around 7:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public and will also be live-streamed.

Garrett County continues to see cases of rabies in 2025. Protect your pets and family by bringing your dogs, cats, and ferrets to the rabies clinic at Swanton Community Center today from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Cost is $5.00 per animal.

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