International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31st each year. Its purpose is to raise awareness of overdoses, reduce the stigma of substance-related deaths, raise awareness, and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends.
Bill's Marine Service will have its Ride and Decide Event on August 31-September 1. Take advantage of HEAVY discounts on the remaining 2023 and 2024 models! Buy now and enjoy your new boat for the rest of the season. We'll store it for you this winter at no extra cost. Plus, your first maintenance service is on us! On top of that, your boat will come with a full tank of gas, fenders, and dock lines. In the spring, we'll provide a personalized on-water orientation to ensure you're fully comfortable and ready to create memories all season long. You'll also receive a BMS swag bag or cooler filled with essentials you'll love, such as towels, sunglasses, and more! Schedule your demo by calling (301)387-5536
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.
🌟 Special Labor Day Market at Mt. Fresh Farmers Market! 🌟 Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets this Saturday, August 31st, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion in downtown Oakland, MD, for a special Labor Day market! 🎉 🍅 What to Expect: Fresh, vine-ripened produce Homemade baked goods Handcrafted items Local meats and cheeses 🎶 Special Highlights: Enjoy a beautiful performance by the Swanton Mennonite Church at 11:00 AM Watch and taste fresh apple cider being made throughout the day 🍏 Bring your family and friends to celebrate with us and support our local farmers and artisans. See you there! 🌽🍞🧀
Join the adventure as the library embarks on a very special Dungeons & Dragons quest at the Main Library in Oakland on Saturday, August 31 at 12:00 NN! This session will be facilitated by the wonderful folks at The Adventure Guild Game Shop in Thomas, WV. New players are always wanted, so bring friends and family. Don't miss this fun session! 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.
Ridgemont High is a six-piece 80's cover band from Pittsburgh, Pa. "Girls just wanna have fun" and lead vocalist Katie is no exception.
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!
Come and see the wonderful native plants around the Discovery Center as well as walk the trails to see the fabulous foliage. Flora fun for all ages can be found at the Discovery Center! (0.5 miles).
Stop by the black bear display at the Nature Center with all your bear country questions. Ranger Noah and Ranger Hannah will provide you with some helpful tips to avoid bear encounters while visiting the park, as well as provide you with an opportunity to see and feel a real bear fur and skull. Photo credit: Mitch Adolph
Not sure how to turn your prized catch into a tasty meal? During this hands-on program, Ranger Noah and Ranger Hannah will demonstrate the steps of cleaning fish and provide some tips for how to cook them over a campfire. This program will take place inside the Lake House if it rains.
Join Ranger Noah for Wildlife Trivia Night and put your knowledge to the test! Prizes will be awarded to the winning individual or team. Complimentary s'mores will be provided. This program will be held in the Lake House if it rains. Photo credit: Gnanaraj-Koilpillai.
Covering 250 hit songs, Undercover plays everything from the 60s to today and sound just like the hits they cover. You don’t want to hide “undercover” and miss this professional party band!
Bill's Marine Service will have its Ride and Decide Event on August 31-September 1. Take advantage of HEAVY discounts on the remaining 2023 and 2024 models! Buy now and enjoy your new boat for the rest of the season. We'll store it for you this winter at no extra cost. Plus, your first maintenance service is on us! On top of that, your boat will come with a full tank of gas, fenders, and dock lines. In the spring, we'll provide a personalized on-water orientation to ensure you're fully comfortable and ready to create memories all season long. You'll also receive a BMS swag bag or cooler filled with essentials you'll love, such as towels, sunglasses, and more! Schedule your demo by calling (301)387-5536
Come walk with me as I do my FINAL video trail tour! I have visited and made video tours of all but one of the trail areas found on my Ultimate Garrett County Adventure Map. I'll be visiting the last one on my list on Sunday, September 1st at 10:00 AM. We'll do a short video tour of the this one, then I'll have a drawing for a $500 CASH giveaway and other great prizes! Where? That's for you to figure out! I'll be releasing clues leading up to the event. Aside from potentially winning $500, this is a great chance to get outside and learn about trails and outdoor recreation in Garrett County. Hope to see you there when you figure it out! Here's an easy clue to start off with since I know most people won't read this far! Go to my Trail Tour Playlist and find the one that's not there! – compare it against the trail list here More clues will be shared at dimesy.com
BINGO! Take a short walk with a Naturalist and try to fill out your bingo board while learning about things you find along the way! (0.5 miles)
Briana is a singer songwriter that has a unique blend of genres and styles that she weaves together to deliver a wonderful acoustic set that everyone is sure to enjoy! �She is a staple in clubs and venues all over the region and we are always so happy to have her on stage.
Have a drink and hang out with the team! Lake&Lure will be at Hoffman Park from 12:00 NN - 6:00 PM today 👋 Try some new drinks, have some great food, and load up on Lake&Lure gear.
Get ready for a thrilling Team Bingo Sunday at Mountain State Brewing, starting at 1:00 PM!
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!
A six-piece band that plays all the oldies and goodies. The best dance music from a simpler time.
Join Ranger Hannah at the Nature Center to make your own walking stick, while supplies last. This is a "come-and-go" activity, so feel free to drop by at any point during the program timeframe. Photo credit: Jen Whitmore
Join Honi-Honi Bar for live music by Still Brewing!
Join Ranger Hannah for a relaxing evening around the campfire with some classic kid-friendly ghost stories. Complimentary s'mores will be available. The program will last about an hour and will be held inside the Lake House if it rains. Photo credit: Taylor Hadley
All Ruth Enlow Library branches will be closed today for Labor Day 2024
Reflection House has embarked on a fundraising and public awareness campaign to support the Reflection House: Garrett County’s First Residential Recovery House for Women. We also want to educate the community and eliminate the stigma associated with substance use disorder. This 2-mile trail route or 1-mile paved course is open to all as a way to unify and strengthen our community. We will walk to raise awareness about this important issue and share the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover. REGISTER HERE FOR THE WALK There is a suggested $10 donation to participate although no amount is required. Every person registered to walk will receive a t-shirt. Date: September 14, 2024Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMRegistration: Begins at 11:00 amLocation: Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swanton, MD Thank you for helping us create a place where hope is reborn and purpose is restored!
It’s all in the name! The premier dance band out of Cumberland, MD is sure to keep you on the dance floor and feeling “Hot, Hot, Hot”! Keeping the sound of Motown authentic and performing all your favorite songs from the electrifying era!
Join Polska Polish Pottery of Deep Creek Lake for a weekly Tuesday Scavenger Hunt benefiting local charities! Sign up your team now (max of 20 teams) and get ready for a fun and exciting competition! The hunt begins at 9:30 AM (but teams are welcome to join until 6:00 PM) on Tuesday at Polska Polish Pottery at Dry Dock Plaza (next to McDonald's). Teams will receive the rules and will have two hours to complete a series of tasks. Each task earns points for your team. The top 3 teams will each receive a gift! Prizes will be awarded at 9:30 AM on Wednesday at Polska Polish Pottery. Team costumes are encouraged! The team registration fee is $25, payable at Polska Polish Pottery. All fees will be donated to a local charity! September 3: Grantsville Lions Club September 10: Oakland Lions Club September 17: Deep Creek Lake Lions Club September 24: Camp Caring October 1: Deep Creek Watershed Foundation October 8: Garrett Co. Lighthouse Inc
Join Ranger Noah on this challenging, 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.
Join Oakland Library for a storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities. Disclaimers: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. 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.
