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  • Friendsville Days (Deep Creek Lake, MD)

    Friendsville Days

    Friendsville Days

    Save the Date: Friendsville Days 2026! Friendsville Days 2026 is coming up soon, and we're excited to bring the community together for another great weekend! Join us August 14–16, 2026 for a fun-filled few days with something for everyone. This year's celebration will feature lots of great bands, plenty of food vendors, and activities for all ages, so come out, enjoy the atmosphere, and spend time with friends and neighbors. We're still accepting applications for both vendors and parade entries. If you'd like to be part of the event, you can sign up using the links below: Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/juJ4HgsEmscgnFzy7 Parade Entry Application: https://forms.gle/MHWjfSw19siQfAVP9

  • 2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament

    2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament

    2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament
    Friendsville Community Park Old River Rd., Friendsville, MD, United States

    Get ready for the 2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament happening Saturday, August 15, through Sunday, August 16 at Friendsville Community Park! This exciting weekend features doubles and mixed doubles brackets for all skill levels, medals for top finishers, food trucks on Saturday, and even a free kids' clinic on Friday night.

    $20.00

  • Patriot Passport Program

    Patriot Passport Program
    Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United States

    Visit a branch of the Ruth Enlow Library in Garrett County. Pick up a Passport Card. Visit each library find the Patriot unique to that town. Get a sticker for your passport. Make the Garrett County Historical Society Museum your last stop. Read about an Oakland Patriot. Get a sticker. And deposit your passport to be entered into a drawing on Aug 24th for a great prize. Event by Youghiogheny Glades Chapter, NSDAR

    Free
  • Historic Schoolhouse Open House

    Historic Schoolhouse Open House

    New Germany Schoolhouse 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Come experience what it was like to be a student in the 1930s in this newly restored one-room schoolhouse. Teacher docents will share interesting stories and demonstrate instructional methods and period games. The history of the Civilian Conservation Corps and New Germany State Park will be explored with hands-on activities in the school yard. The program is free. Handicap-only parking at the Schoolhouse. Regular parking at Lot No. 5 by the Lake.

  • Free Canning Workshops

    Free Canning Workshops

    Free Canning Workshops
    St. Mark's Lutheran Church 6 S. Second St, Oakland, MD

    St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Hosts Free “Canning Green Beans with Barb Troyer” On Saturday, July 25, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is hosting its second of four monthly canning workshops, June-September. “Canning Green Beans with Barb Troyer” will be held 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the church's commercial kitchen at 6 South Second Street in Oakland, Maryland. Participants in the first workshop were given a new 38th edition of the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving, with over 500 recipes. For new participants who did not attend the first workshop, copies of either the 37th or 38th editions of this valuable book will be given. On July 25, Barb Troyer, mother of Audrey Kennedy, who is the owner of local First Choice Physical Therapy, will demonstrate traditional methods for canning green beans with two kinds of pressure canners: pressure gauge and weighted top. Please call the office of St. Mark’s at 301-334-2668 to sign up for the July 25 event and/or these additional free workshops: Saturday, August 15, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: “Hot Water Canning of Favorite Tomato Recipes,” with Judy Simson Saturday, September 26, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: “Preserving Apples with Recipes for Hot Water Canning, Freezing, […]

    Free

  • Summer Soirée

    The Red Barn 184 North Glade Road, Swanton, MD, United States

    Garrett Regional Medical Center Foundation invites you to join us on Saturday, August 15th at The Red Barn for an elegant summer evening featuring a cocktail hour with live music, an upscale dinner by Kimberley Ashlee & Co, and a silent auction. This year’s Soirée supports the Foundation’s Radiation Oncology Campaign, helping bring radiation therapy services to our region so patients can receive high-quality cancer care closer to home—without the added burden of long travel during an already difficult time. Community support makes this vision possible. Every ticket, table, sponsorship, and donation helps move this important project forward. Tickets are now available: $150 per person $1,200 for a table of 8 Purchase online at WVUMedicine.org/grmcdonate A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters who continue to invest in the health of our community. For sponsorship information, contact Emily Tusing at emily.tobin@wvumedicine.org or 301-533-4178.

  • Nature Trivia Night

    Nature Trivia Night

    New Germany Nature Center 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United States

    Put your wildlife knowledge to the test by joining Rangers Noah and Hannah for an evening of wildlife trivia. Prizes will be awarded to the top three individuals or teams. Free s'mores will be provided, courtesy of the Friends of New Germany. This program will be held in the Lake House if it rains.

  • Friendsville Days (Deep Creek Lake, MD)

    Friendsville Days

    Friendsville Days

    Save the Date: Friendsville Days 2026! Friendsville Days 2026 is coming up soon, and we're excited to bring the community together for another great weekend! Join us August 14–16, 2026 for a fun-filled few days with something for everyone. This year's celebration will feature lots of great bands, plenty of food vendors, and activities for all ages, so come out, enjoy the atmosphere, and spend time with friends and neighbors. We're still accepting applications for both vendors and parade entries. If you'd like to be part of the event, you can sign up using the links below: Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/juJ4HgsEmscgnFzy7 Parade Entry Application: https://forms.gle/MHWjfSw19siQfAVP9

  • 2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament

    2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament

    2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament
    Friendsville Community Park Old River Rd., Friendsville, MD, United States

    Get ready for the 2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament happening Saturday, August 15, through Sunday, August 16 at Friendsville Community Park! This exciting weekend features doubles and mixed doubles brackets for all skill levels, medals for top finishers, food trucks on Saturday, and even a free kids' clinic on Friday night.

    $20.00
  • Silent Book Club of Oakland at the Green Room Lounge

    Silent Book Club of Oakland at the Green Room Lounge

    Silent Book Club of Oakland at the Green Room Lounge
    The Green Room Bar/Pub 1119 S 2nd Street, Oakland, MD, United States

    Interested in joining a book club, but not totally down with the idea of being told what to read? The Silent Book Club of Oakland, brought to you in partnership with the Friends of the Ruth Enlow Library, is definitely what the doctor ordered! Choose anything to read that appeals to you, then discuss with friends old and new! The Silent Book Club meets on the third Sunday of every month at the Green Room Lounge (119 S. Second Street, Oakland, MD 21550), from 1 - 3 pm. Join the Facebook page to view updates and comments! Disclaimer/s: 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 be taken.

  • Learning Beyond the Classroom (Summer Schedule)

    Learning Beyond the Classroom (2026 Summer Schedule)

    Friendsville Community Park Old River Rd., Friendsville, MD, United States

    Learning Beyond the Classroom is WILD ABOUT SUMMER! Join us for fun, learning, books, and community all summer long at stops across Garrett County for children ages Birth-5.This summer’s themes are: June: Wild About ANIMALS July: Wild About WHEELS August: Wild About LEGOSEach child will receive a new book, and each family will take home a learning activity and a bag of food. We can’t wait to see you at one of our morning stops this summer!

  • FREE Mommy & Me Classes!

    More info & book online: https://gogarrettcountyplus.com/summer-programs/

  • Healthy Septics, Healthy Streams, & Healthy Lake

    Healthy Septics, Healthy Streams, & Healthy Lake

    Featured Healthy Septics, Healthy Streams, & Healthy Lake
    Performing Arts Center at Garrett College 687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD, United States

    The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation (DCWF) is continuing a multi-layered initiative focused on improving water quality throughout the Deep Creek Lake Watershed. Following the collection and review of data from commissioned tributary studies, the Foundation has identified septic stewardship and wastewater management as critical priorities for protecting the long-term health of the watershed and lake. This effort directly supports Goal 9 of the Deep Creek Watershed Management Plan, which seeks to “protect the watershed from the adverse effects of impaired septic systems and ensure adequate capacity and management of public sewerage systems.” DCWF is currently working on several projects designed to encourage proper stewardship and maintenance of onsite septic systems to help preserve and protect water quality in the Deep Creek Lake Watershed. The DCWF will hold a Community Meeting on August 3rd 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Garrett College Performing Arts Center and will feature guest speakers. The first speaker is Eric Null, former Deep Creek Lake Manager and Foundation advisor, who will address the adverse effects from failing septic systems on DCL and the watershed. The second speaker is Craig Umbel, Director of Environmental Health for the Garrett County Health Department. Mr. Umbel will discuss the types […]

    Free
  • Learning Beyond the Classroom (Summer Schedule)

    Learning Beyond the Classroom (2026 Summer Schedule)

    Grantsville Park Town of Grantsville, MD, United States

    Learning Beyond the Classroom is WILD ABOUT SUMMER! Join us for fun, learning, books, and community all summer long at stops across Garrett County for children ages Birth-5.This summer’s themes are: June: Wild About ANIMALS July: Wild About WHEELS August: Wild About LEGOSEach child will receive a new book, and each family will take home a learning activity and a bag of food. We can’t wait to see you at one of our morning stops this summer!

  • Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program

    Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program

    Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program
    Ruth Enlow Library - Grantsville 102 Parkside Drive, Grantsville, Maryland

    Occurring on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Grantsville branch, representatives from the Garrett County Department of Social Services will be in the library to serve the community through their assistance outreach program. Customers can come see a DSS staff person at any of these locations to pick up paperwork, drop off paperwork, apply for services like SNAP, CASH Assistance and Medical Assistance, or just to ask questions about the programs and services offered by our agency. Staff can also provide a referral to other community agencies if we do not have a program to address the person’s needs. ANYONE can access ANY of these locations. This schedule provides flexibility to our customers who may be working in communities away from their home or who may be facing transportation challenges. These locations also provide support to our customers by making DSS forms available to customers during the location’s open hours of business. Customers can look for the file box labeled “DSS FORMS” to pick up forms, information, or a pre-paid envelope in which to return completed forms to our office for processing. Please note: If Garrett County schools are canceled due to inclement weather, the outreach […]

  • Learning Beyond the Classroom (Summer Schedule)

    Learning Beyond the Classroom (2026 Summer Schedule)

    Kitzmiller School Building 40 S 2nd Street, Oakland, MD, United States

    Learning Beyond the Classroom is WILD ABOUT SUMMER! Join us for fun, learning, books, and community all summer long at stops across Garrett County for children ages Birth-5.This summer’s themes are: June: Wild About ANIMALS July: Wild About WHEELS August: Wild About LEGOSEach child will receive a new book, and each family will take home a learning activity and a bag of food. We can’t wait to see you at one of our morning stops this summer!

  • Stage Wisp (Deep Creek Lake, MD)

    Stage Wisp

    Featured Stage Wisp
    Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, MD, United States

    Come celebrate Summer in Deep Creek Lake with the Stage Wisp Concert Series and Artisan Market! Every Wednesday in July and August you can walk through the market beginning at 5:00 PM to browse local artisan booths chock full of hand-crafted wares, homemade gifts, and unique goods. Then put your dancing shoes on for the main event — Stage Wisp! Enjoy FREE live music from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM under the saddle tent on the front lawn – don’t forget your blanket and lawn chairs! Hot eats and cool drinks will be available for purchase on the outdoor deck. 2026 Summer Line-up  July 1 – Tom Batchelor Band July 8 – Hillbilly Biscuits July 15 – Jason Shaw Band July 22 – Silver Springs July 29 – Surrender Dorothy August 5 – 80s Enough August 12 – Part Time Cowboys August 19 – Butterscotch Blonde August 26 – Dead All Along The show and market go on Rain or Shine! Should inclement weather find us, the event will be moved indoors to the McHenry Lodge. Want to participate in the Artisan Market? Direct message us on Facebook or Instagram. Or email lhawkes@wispresort.com *As a licensed Garrett County premise, ALL outside food and beverage is strictly prohibited. There is food […]

  • Learning Beyond the Classroom (Summer Schedule)

    Learning Beyond the Classroom (2026 Summer Schedule)

    Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad 200 Baltimore Avenue, Oakland, MD, United States

    Learning Beyond the Classroom is WILD ABOUT SUMMER! Join us for fun, learning, books, and community all summer long at stops across Garrett County for children ages Birth-5.This summer’s themes are: June: Wild About ANIMALS July: Wild About WHEELS August: Wild About LEGOSEach child will receive a new book, and each family will take home a learning activity and a bag of food. We can’t wait to see you at one of our morning stops this summer!