The weather today will be mostly sunny with a high near 66 and a low around 48. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Saturday will be patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 73 and a low of 56. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Sunday will be sunny with a high near 78 and a low of 60. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Large numbers of birds are predicted to be migrating over Garrett County tonight and this weekend!
This year we commemorate the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Life changed that day and we remember and honor each of the fallen heroes. Within a short drive from Deep Creek Lake, you can visit the Flight 93 Memorial. This weekend, chalk artists have gathered to complete 40 portraits of the passengers and crew members of Flight 93.
We have heard the official word. The Autumn Glory Grand Feature parade is ON (organized by the Town of Oakland) and they have extended the float application deadline.
Hospice of Garrett County posted that they compose a list of paid caregivers that are available to provide in-home care throughout our community, and currently there is a greater need than normal. If you are interested in being added to that list, please contact Hospice of Garrett County at hospiceofgc@gmail.com.
September 10 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm vaccines are available in Grantsville.
September 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm is the Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival kick-off!
September 10 @ 6:00 pm is the Whiskey Rebellion Fest 2021 – The only time a sitting President lead troops into the field was when President Washington rode to Fort Cumberland to put down the Whiskey Rebellion.
September 10 @ 7:00 pm are The Masons at MoonShadow.
September 11 @ 9:00 am is the Group Bike Ride.
September 10 @ 6:00 pm is the 2nd Annual Gleanings Dinner Fundraiser.
The state parks events this weekend are as follows:
Garden Tours — Aviary Tour — Hayrides — Shellfies — Tracking and Stalking — Wildflower Stroll —Dutch Oven Cooking Demos — Reptile Encounter — Butterflies & Wildflowers
September 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm is the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market.
September 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm is the Swanton Community Center: After Labor Day Carry Out Dinner
September 11 @ 6:00 pm live music brings Dan Casula to MoonShadow.
September 11 @ 8:00 pm Buffalo Run is playing at MoonShadow and on Sunday Brunch with Erin Incoherent at MoonShadow.