The weather today will be simple. Sunny, with a high near 69 and a low around 52. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Happy August! Make sure to check out all of our updated pages for the month!
Welcome to our newest partner, the Garrett County Habitat for Humanity! GCHFH has touched the lives of 213 families in Garrett County through building 84 homes and significant rehabbing and repairing work. You can get support this work through their annual dinner fundraiser — to be held this year on October 9.
Also, a BIG DCT welcome to Circle R Ranch! Deep Creek Lake Horseback Riding is a fun family activity and Circle R also offers horseback trail rides and horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting).
SAVE THE DATE: The 47th Annual Antique/Vintage & Maker Market will be ON this year October 15 -17, 2021 at the Oakland Community center (former armory) as a fundraising event for Civic Club of Oakland – serving and giving back to the community for over 100 years. Antiques, vintage items, collectibles, and handcrafted items. The Oakland Civic Club Café offers soup and homemade baked goods. $3 admission is good for all 3 days.
My husband and I were able to enjoy the farmer x baker collaboration at the new Hideaway Co. over the weekend. A guest chef came in to prepare a wonderful meal for the glampers on site but we went just for the dinner. It was great!
Remember the 64th Annual Garrett County Agricultural Fair is this week! The Exhibit Barns Open at 10am today.
A few items to note: The 4-H and FFA Livestock Skill-A-Thon is at 12pm, the Amusements Open at 1pm, the Custom Car Show is at 4pm, 4-H and FFA Sheep Showmanship is at 4pm, Horsemanship Contest is at 5pm and the 4-H Fashion Review is at 6pm.
At 7:30pm, tonight, it’s BEATLEMANIA MAGIC- Musical Entertainment. And, at 8:30pm the famous Cow Patty Bingo!
It’s Senior Citizen’s and Veteran’s Day tomorrow at the FAIR! FREE admission with proof of age – 60 & up – or Veteran ID until 5 pm. Seniors and Veterans ride free until 5:00 pm. Exhibit Barns open 10 am-10 pm.
At the Kitzmiller Library from 3pm – 4pm, it’s the What We’re Reading Book Group.
If you’re out and about, there are the scheduled state park events happening today, too!
