Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog May 14

The weather today will be cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning, then showers, with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon–highs in the lower 70s. Except in the mid-60s at the higher elevations. South winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 80%.

The Presidential Primary Election day is May 14, 2024 from 7 am to 8 pm. To vote in person on election days, vote at your assigned polling place.

Garrett County Public Schools are closed today for Election Day polling.

Garrett County’s Local Behavioral Health Authority joins the Addiction Policy Forum’s Anti-Stigma Initiative pilot. It highlights our commitment to bettering our response to substance use disorder and fighting its stigma.

New partnerships in Garrett County aim to prevent and manage chronic diseases by improving access to healthy foods. Poor health outcomes, like higher heart failure death rates, are linked to limited access to nutritious food. The Garrett County Health Department’s Population Health unit has been building a local food network for two years to address this.

From May 8th to 10th, Garrett County Public Schools hosted the Maryland Teacher of the Year Retreat, honoring teachers statewide. The event included GCPS Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Ali Schilpp, Media Specialist at Northern Garrett Middle School.

Come along with Ranger Noah for Take a Hike Tuesday on this challenging, 4-mile trek and feel the refreshing benefits of outdoor activity. Ranger Noah and student intern Maddy invite you to join them for Tree Talk Tuesday, accompanying them on this moderate-to-difficult 2-mile hike, where you can discover insights into 16 native trees marked across the park. These tree talks are part of a series, each highlighting a different tree species.

It’s 10 for $10 Tuesday’s at The Greene Turtle (Deep Creek)! 10 for $10 for Bone-In Wings! $2 Drafts.

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