2026-2027 Deer Archery Season for Region A, which includes Garrett County: Sept. 11-Oct. 21; Sun. Oct. 25-Nov. 27; Dec. 14-18; Sun. Jan. 3-7; Jan. 8-10 (Region A only); Jan. 11-31. Check your local regulations and bag limits before heading out.
2026-2027 Common Snipe Season: Sept. 26-Jan. 28. Learn more about local regulations and bag limits before heading out: https://deepcreektimes.com/garrett-county-hunting-season-calendar/
2026-2027 Ruffed Grouse Season: Oct. 3-Dec. 31. Learn more about local regulations and bag limits before heading out: https://deepcreektimes.com/garrett-county-hunting-season-calendar/
2026-2027 Ducks and Coots Season, Western Zone: Oct. 3-17; Nov. 21-27; Dec. 15-Jan. 30. Learn more about local regulations and bag limits before heading out: https://deepcreektimes.com/garrett-county-hunting-season-calendar/
The Town of Friendsville will conduct its Fall Leaf Pick-Up starting Monday, September 28, through Monday, November 23, 2026. Please follow these collection guidelines: Place all leaves at the edge of your property along the roadway in a pile, not a row. Ensure piles are free of sticks, branches, flowers, and other debris. Note that collection dates are weather permitting. Help keep Friendsville clean and beautiful this autumn!
Join the Learning Beyond the Classroom bus this October for purposeful play, storytime, crafts, and snacks! Open to Garrett County families with children birth to age 5 not yet enrolled in formal programming, every stop includes a free new book for each child and a bag of food for each family. 📅 October Dates: October 16 & October 19–23, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM at every location Weekly Stops: Friday (October 16): Avilton Community Center Monday (October 19): Friendsville Firehall Tuesday (October 20): Grantsville Senior Center Wednesday (October 21): Kitzmiller School Building Thursday (October 22): Southern Garrett Rescue Squad Friday (October 23): Crellin Assembly of God Note: Activities are canceled if GCPS announces a school delay or closure. For more information, call 240-321-1834.
https://garretthealth.org/flu-2026/
Join The Ruth Enlow Library on Monday mornings beginning at 11:30 AM for stories, songs, crafts and activities designed to foster a love of reading in preschool children. Disclaimer: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.
Garrett County Community Action announces 2026 dates for its popular Homeownership Education & Finance Class. The free workshops cover every essential step of the homebuying process, from selecting a realtor, identifying insurance, and navigating financing, with topics such as credit analysis, lender underwriting criteria, and much more, all designed to equip future homeowners with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. Scheduled workshops are February 2 & 23, April 6 & 20, June 1 & 15, August 3 & 10, and October 5 & 19. All sessions begin at 1:00 PM for approximately three hours each at Community Action's Oakland offices, led by Nick Fratz-Orr of Railey Realty, Amanda Lewis of Healy Insurance Group, and April Jones of First United Bank & Trust. Attendance at both classes is required to earn HUD-approved Home Buyer Certification, which qualifies the prospective buyer for Garrett County government's Pathway to Homeownership grant for up to $6,875 toward down-payment or closing costs, valid for 5 years. REGISTER HERE
