Rain and snow today; accumulation of less than one inch. High temperature to be 38 degrees and low temperature to be 26. Gusty winds of up to 37mph.
Bring your own needlework – whether it’s knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, embroidery, or lap quilting and join in for two hours of relaxation and fun from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Oakland library.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports that the Walleye season has opened at the lake. They even tell us the best bait and locations and also have some words of caution, along with insight into other fishing opportunities in the state.
It’s Open Mic Night starting at 7:00pm at Our Town Theatre in Oakland this evening. Come out and share your musical, poetic, theatrical or storytelling talent.
If you want to see some impressive local talent check out the 2018 Student Arts Fair this Saturday at the CARC at Garrett College. Student performances and artworks from elementary through high school are scheduled. A number of activities also available. From 9:00am – 2:00pm. Refreshments will be available from the SHS Marching Band.
There’s gold in these hills! A new (recreational) gemstone mining operation has opened overlooking Deep Creek Lake.
I am willing to bet a Mackerel that you didn’t know that this Saturday is World Fish Migration Day! Check out this NOAA site to learn about some interesting facts and programs relative to helping migratory fish.
I hear from folks all the time that they want to start or buy a business, so here’s a simple, self-paced “course” available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) on the process of buying a business.
Take a trip back in time to 1917 to the C&O Canal in Cumberland. This is a short video, with mixed quality, but very cool. Enjoy!
