February 17, 2023: Yay! It’s the Annual Winter Fest weekend in the Town of Oakland. This year’s event will feature kids’ activities, downtown store specials, live music and performances, a race up Alder Street on sleds, and the return of the Winter Fest Wine Walk. Note: the $20 Wine Walk ticket allows you to taste 12 different wines at a number of locations throughout town. And! We’re expecting winter weather tonight and tomorrow!
The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Rain Showers in the morning, then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Breezy, with highs in the upper 40s. Temperature falling into the upper 20s in the afternoon. West Winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. The chance of precipitation is near 100%. Saturday will be sunny, with highs in the upper 30s. West winds of around 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning. The chance of rain is 20%. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with highs around 50 and a low of 37. The chance of rain is 10%.
Now is a good time to take a look at your insurance policies and Dave Jochynek State Farm Insurance would love to help! It won’t cost you anything to review your policies and provide you with a quote, regardless of the carrier you’re currently with and, additionally, Dave offers a $10 gift card to anyone who obtains a quote.
Deep Creek e-Bikes is offering a President’s Day special! The Specialized Turbo Levo is on sale for $4,999. I have a friend who rides this bike and let me say, it is amazing! It’s not about “cheating” or getting out of work but, rather, a full suspension bike (like below) is an equalizer and allows everyone to get out on the trails and have more fun. Tell ’em that Deep Creek Times sent ya!
NOTE: ebikes are not allowed as part of my Fat Bike Ride next weekend but you plan to ride with us anyway! There is a “short” loop for beginners and will only be about 3 miles and fat bikes are available for rent.
Mountain Fresh Farmers Market is now accepting applications for the 2023 Market Season.
Visit the JTF Ice Rink and take note of the special President’s Day hours! Join them for a delightful skating experience.
Be sure to check out the complete entertainment schedule for the holiday weekend.
The Cumberland Astronomy Club is hosting a meeting today that promises to be out of this world! Joseph Grikis, an amateur astronomer from Oakland, will be the guest speaker, providing a sneak peek into the upcoming space missions that are geared toward exploring the possibility of life beyond our planet. Anyone who has an interest in space exploration is welcome to attend and experience this captivating event.
The First Annual Western Maryland Hardwater Tournament was scheduled for Saturday but it may be have to be adjusted due to a lack of hard water…..
Mark your calendars and get ready to hit the slopes for some exciting winter fun! Wisp Resort invites you to their second Rail Jam of the season on Saturday. If you’re interested in joining, registration will be open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Main Lodge at Wisp Resort.
Experience the Mountain Fresh Farmers’ Market for yourself tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If you have children who are interested in robotics, the market has a special treat in store for you. During the Winterfest Celebration on the same day and time, you’ll have the chance to meet the current robotics team and drive their robot.
I stopped by Espresso Alley yesterday and really enjoyed my specialty red velvet latte!
