It will be a SUMMER OF SCIENCE with a fun Science theme each month! Learning Beyond the Classroom is kicking off June with Water Play Fun June 17-21. New this year, we will only have morning stops to get in all the fun before it gets too hot! All Learning Beyond the Classroom events are for ALL GARRETT COUNTY FAMILIES with children birth-K!
Join the naturalists at the Discovery Center to learn how to partake in one of the best pastimes Deep Creek has to offer– fishing! Kids between 7-15 will learn skills that will help on their own fishing adventures. Registration is required. Registration can be done at the Discovery Center desk with a $5 payment. Guardians must remain present during fishing.
Calling all businesses and consumers: protect your identity and the environment with on-site shredding provided by Sunrise Shred and learn ways to keep your identity and credit history secure. Shred your important documents for FREE! Friday, August 23, 2024 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Express Office, (Operations Parking Lot), 12892 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD Five-box limit per household or business Shred day is provided by Sunrise Shred and First United. We ask that you also bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit the Dove Center.
Get free help for your civil legal issues* - brought to you by Maryland Legal Aid. *An intake will be completed; if you qualify for services, brief advice will be given. If not, referrals and general legal information will be given. For more information, contact Michael Stevens at mstevens@mdlab.org or 240-979-0640.
Bring a tomato to enter the contest, taste different varieties, visit displays to learn about gardening, and discover new recipes! It’s free and fun for everyone! Tomatoes must be grown by participants. Unripe tomatoes may be entered in the Largest and Ugliest categories. Entries will not be returned. The contest is open to anyone in the tri-state area. Additional restrictions may apply. If you know the tomato variety, please provide that information when registering your entries. Judging will take place at 4:00 PM, with winners announced at 5:00 PM. One entry per category is allowed. Tomatoes used for crowd tasting are not the ones entered into the contest. The University of Maryland Extension in Garrett County sponsors this 2nd Annual Tomato Festival. Jesse Shimrock will be performing from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM! Bring a chair or blanket for the lawn. Bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. The campus has a strict no-alcohol policy. Your furry friends are welcome in outdoor areas as long they're leashed and under your watchful eye.
Surrender Dorothy, from Cumberland, MD will have you out of your seat and onto the dance floor with their genius style of cover songs from both classic rock and top 40s. Toto will be begging for more and so will you.
What's even better than the Love Shack? Why the Caddyshack of course! Especially when all your friends are there to party on a Friday night! Mouth-watering food, thirst-quenching beer, liberating cocktails, and live music with your favorite acoustic duo! 😁 You really don't want to miss it! We'll be playing our good-times mix of Americana, classic country, and old-time favorites! Join us this Friday, August 23, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Caddyshack Bar and Grill, Oakland golf course, 433 North Bradley Lane, Oakland! See you there!
Join Faith Church every Friday at 6:30 PM for anyone with hurt, hang-ups, and habits.
Visit the Naturalists outside the Ranger Station/Camper Check-in. They will inform you about the critters you may spot during your stay and how best to avoid late-night visits!
A wild three-piece powerhouse with influences from all genres of music. Boathouse is one of the most original, exciting, high-energy bands that create a unique experience every time! Dock your boat and rock with Boathouse!
What animal is that!? Join a naturalist to learn all about animal tracks and how you can find animals without even seeing them!
On Saturday August 24 there will be sales in town and surrounding town. Several sales are on the map we post but there are many others who do not register and just set up for the day. There are also venders set up in the town park. See you soon.
The POA will hold its second General Membership Meeting of 2024 at 8:30 AM on August 24 at the Garret 8 Cinemas. Please plan to attend. We will be addressing a broad range of timely topics of importance to the POA community including the departure of Lake Manager Eric Null. Agenda: Call to order and welcome Comments from Gov't officials present – questions for them? Eric Null resignation Arrowhead Cove dredging project update – Bruce Michael Membership update – Chris Nichols Allowable docks in date change to March 15 – in process Lowering lake level in winter to control near shore SAV – Bob/State Reps DNR workshop on SAV control methods – Bob S/Rich Ortt Dock rental issue – PRB rules committee tasked to modify COMAR – DCL 100th plans – Chris/Karen/Cindy/John New watershed coordinator – Molly Ramsey Communications report – Grant 10/10 DNR program to increase foliage on the lakefront – Julia Watershed Foundation – Bob H Nominations for the class of 2027 Directors – George Evans/Gary Shafer (Craven, France,Nichols, Shafer,Smith, Callery) VOTE BY MEMBERS PRESENT Comments/questions from membership Adjourn BOARD MEMBERS COME TO FRONT TO ELECT OFFICERS FOR 2025
Deep Creek Adventure Bureau is paddling for a good cause this Saturday! Join them to watch the competition, enjoy some tunes, and eat some delicious food! $5 entry into the park! PADDLES UP!
Accident Library invites you to join our needlework sewing circle! We meet every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. All age groups and skill levels are welcome, so come meet other sewing enthusiasts and make new friends, stitch by stitch. Disclaimers: 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.
It's that time of year when the sun graces us with its golden rays, and the air carries the delightful scent of freshly baked goods. Welcome to the Mt. Fresh Farmers Market in Oakland, Maryland! 🛒🥳 🍓 Wander through stalls bursting with vibrant colors—each fruit and veggie practically singing with freshness. The local artisans' homemade jams beckon you closer, their love and care infused into every jar. And don't you dare miss the unique crafts—each one a masterpiece waiting to be discovered! 🌟🍅🥕 🌽 Straight from Farm to Table: Every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the market transforms into a haven for those who crave the pure taste of summer. Don't miss out on the chance to indulge in the season's best. From farm to your table, it's a culinary adventure you won't want to skip!
All are invited to the Discovery Center to learn about some of the fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors. Great for all ages!
Join Ranger Noah for this hands-on expedition and learn about the different types of crayfish, amphibians, reptiles, and insects that live in Poplar Lick. Please wear shoes that can get wet.
Learn to pickle using just your refrigerator! Join Sang Run State Park for hands-on instruction, try out different recipes, and take home your own homemade pickles, while supplies last. Bring your own jar!
Join Oakland Library on Saturday, August 24th at 1:00 PM - for a fun afternoon of board gaming with awesome people! We'll be seeing you at the table. Disclaimers: 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.
Funkadelic at its finest! Everybody’s movin’, everybody’s groovin’ along to the rock/funk machine with a 3-piece horn section! Truly an experience like none other, don’t forget to bring your boogie shoes!
Meet the birds of prey for lunch at the Aviary. The naturalists will discuss the enthralling natural history of these powerful animals as well as some peeks at how they are trained!
Join Ranger Noah on this easy 1.5-mile walk, and dive into the world of salamanders. We will flip rocks and logs, and gain some hands-on experience with real salamanders while discussing their importance in the ecosystem. Photo credit: Sarah Milbourne
Get your 80's on! Join us and have fun with Warped Band!
From butterflies to beetles, the naturalists love bugs! Join the park as we search every nook and cranny in search of all manner of creepy crawlies and learn about their amazing lives!
Get ready for a thrilling Team Bingo Sunday at Mountain State Brewing, starting at 1:00 PM!
Master the art of crafting delicious homemade salsas! Learn to blend fresh ingredients into vibrant flavors. Take home recipes and try the garden-to-table salsa!
This Sunday, August 25th music by Ben Benson! Get out of your shell and get in here for a good time!!!
A cover band providing entertainment throughout West Virginia and surrounding areas for more than 20 years!
