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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

What’s Happening in Garrett County - community calendar

There’s always some fun stuff happening in Garrett County:

Mountain Fresh Farmers Market - Oakland
Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets

Join us in downtown Oakland for a homegrown farmers market including fresh produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, crafts, personal care items, goat cheeses, and more!
Wednesdays & Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm

Jul 28th
Starts at 10:00 am , Lasts 3 Hours

Jul 31st
Starts at 10:00 am , Lasts 3 Hours

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Pocket Park Movie
Town of Oakland

07/29/2010
July 29th the movie is Secondhand Lions. Starts at 8:30. Admission is free, sponsored by Rudy’s Clothing. Bring your own chair & blankets, popcorn & beverages are available for sale.

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Little Yough Summer Music Festival
Town of Oakland

06/18/2010
7 pm, Oakland Town Parking Lot/ Mountain Fresh Farmers Market. Bring a lawn chair and listen to the tunes!

July 30 The Hillbilly Gypsies

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Fred Thayer Memorial Golf Tournament
Town of Oakland

07/30/2010
Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Fred Thayer scholarship Fund. For more info http://www.highlandfest.info/

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Annual Summer Luau
Honi-Honi

07/31/2010
Honi-Honi Bar, Starting at 1 pm. Enjoy the best of summer on Deep Creek Lake with a classic pig roast and a one-of-a-kind “Battle of the Bands” competition from 12-6 pm featuring Boathouse and Time Flies. http://www.honi-honi.com/, 301.387.9100.

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Music at Penn Alps Concert Series
Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop

Ten concerts will be presented at MPA’s regular venue at Penn Alps, Grantsville, and two concerts at Windsor Hall in Cumberland. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM on Saturday evenings.

Event Website: http://www.musicatpennalps.org
Jul 31st

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Family LEGO SuGO Event
Tourism Events

GEARS Center in Accident, 1-4 pm.
Come design, create, and build a LEGO robot that will push your opponent off the SuGO ring.
All ages are welcome. Younger youth are welcome to come build with the LEGO WeDo’s.
The G-FORCE FTC team also demonstrates their robot.
Check it out at http://sugo.gearsinc.org to pre-register for the event.

Aug 1st
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Barn Quilt Festival
Tourism Events

08/01/2010
Cove Run Farms Corn Maze, located along Griffith Road, Accident, 12:30 - 4:00 pm. Included in the day’s events will be arts and crafts vendors displaying and selling their wares, a brown bag auction, recognition of current barn quilt owners and sponsors, live auction of barn & quilt themed items, and live music. Children’s games and a coloring contest will also take place. And the unveiling and dedication of a new barn quilt block! www.GarrettBarnQuilts.org

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Friday, July 23, 2010

Grab A Lawn Chair

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Garrett County Community Calendar - July 21-24 2010

Here are some of the activities and events going on over the next few days:
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Theatrical production: BRIGHTON BEACH
TOTL Theatre Company (Theatre On The Lake)

07/21/2010 - 07/24/2010
Garrett College Theater, 7:30 pm. Neil Simon, America’s premier comic dramatist, tells the story of the Jerome family caught in the throws of the Depression. $. 304-680-1002, http://www.totltheatre.org/
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Deep Creek Lake Farmers Market - McHenry
Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets

Join us at the Garrett County Visitors’ Center for a 50-miles fresh farmers market! We have fresh fruits and vegetables plus delicious baked goods, eggs, crafts, and more!
Thursdays 4-6 pm

Deep Creek Lake Farmers Market – McHenry
Jul 22nd
Starts at 4:00 pm , Lasts 2 Hours
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Youghiogheny River Festival
Town of Friendsville

07/24/2010
Friendsville Town Park. Come out and support the Yough! Enjoy live music, local artisans, raffles, food vendors and the ever popular “ Rubber Ducky Race.” $. http://www.youghioghenyriverfestival.info/
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Music at Penn Alps Concert Series Jul 24th
Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop

Ten concerts will be presented at MPA’s regular venue at Penn Alps, Grantsville, and two concerts at Windsor Hall in Cumberland. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM on Saturday evenings.

Event Website: http://www.musicatpennalps.org/

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Friday, July 16, 2010

Events Schedule For Friendsville Days Announced

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Jul. 15, 2010

The annual Friendsville Days will be held on Friday, Aug. 6, through Saturday Aug. 7, at the Community Park in Friendsville. Numerous activities are being planned in celebration of the 30th year.
The car, truck, and motorcycle show will be held on Aug. 7 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in more information about the show should contact Pat Reip-Dice at 301-746-4280.

The Ms. Friendsville Days contest will be held for girls entering 11th or 12th grade this fall. Prizes will be awarded. Interested persons should contact Pat Bowser at 301-616-5576 for more information.

Parade invitations have been sent to last year’s participants, but anyone who did not receive an invitation may contact Sheryl Mac-Lane at 301-616-6644 to participate. Vendor spaces are still available by contacting Lucretia Sines at 301-746-5933.

A three-on-three basketball tournament for all ages is being held on Aug. 7. Persons should contact Phil Smith at 301-746-5172 for more information. A volleyball tournament is also scheduled for Aug. 7. Interested participants should call Dianne DeWitt at 301-746-5087.

The horseshoe pitching contest is sponsored by S & S Market. Anyone wanting more information should contact Vernon Sines at 301 746-5656, or Don VanDivner at 301-746-4440.

Persons interested in obtaining more general information about the event should call Town Hall at 301-746-5919, or Mayor Schlosnagle at 301-746-5864. More information as well as schedule of events will be posted at a later date.

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Inaugural Barn Quilt Festival Set For Aug. 1

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Jul. 15, 2010

The Barn Quilt Association of Garrett County Inc. will host the first Barn Quilt Festival on Sunday, Aug. 1. The festival is to be a celebration of Garrett County’s Barn Quilt Trail, the first of its kind in the state of Maryland.
Barn quilts are painted quilting designs displayed on the sides of barns. The Barn Quilt Trail can be viewed in a self-guided driving tour across the area.

“The project focuses on the agriculture, heritage, and natural beauty of the area while giving folks an activity to enjoy with the entire family,” a spokesperson said.

This year, the Barn Quilt Festival will be held on the grounds of Cove Run Farms Corn Maze, located along Griffith Road, Accident. The event will take place from 12:30 to 4 p.m. and include the unveiling and dedication of a new barn quilt block which will become part of the tour. Admission to the festival is free.

Included in the day’s events will be arts and crafts vendors displaying and selling their wares, a brown bag auction, recognition of current barn quilt owners and sponsors, carriage rides, and live music. Children’s games and a coloring contest will also take place.

The tour of the corn maze will be available at a reduced cost on the day of the event. The local band Sugar Foot Stompers will provide the musical entertainment throughout the day. Food venders will be on the grounds.

A live auction will take place at approximately 2 p.m. Donors have provided a wide variety of items to be sold, with the proceeds ben-efitting the Barn Quilt Association. Persons will be able to bid on golf packages, overnight stays at local bed and breakfasts, a stained glass hanging, an Amish-made replica of an old barn, wood-burned barn quilt plaques, a watercolor painting of a local farm scene, restaurant gift certificates, and many other items.

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Fiddle, Banjo Competition Set In Friendsville

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Jul. 15, 2010

The 46th annual Fiddle & Banjo Contest, sponsored by the Friendsville Lions Club, will be held this Saturday, July 17, at Friendsville Community Park.
Pre-show entertainment will begin at 5 p.m., consisting of performances by N2 Pick’n from Moorefield, W.Va., and square dancing by Pete Bray’s Starthurs from Cumberland. The fiddle and banjo competition will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 per person.

Those planning to attend are advised to bring lawn-chairs, sunscreen, and possibly umbrellas. There will be food and refreshments available for purchase on the grounds. There is also a playground, basketball court, tennis courts, volleyball court, and a walking path, all available for free use.

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Friday, July 09, 2010

Pittsburgh Symphony Returning To Wisp; Lawrence Loh To Conduct

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Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) has announced the return of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to the Wisp Resort for a fourth summer. Conductor Lawrence Loh (pictured) will also return, leading the orchestra on Friday, July 16, in a pops presentation, and on Saturday, July 17, in a classical concert. Both will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge at Wisp.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has been a vital part of the city of Pittsburgh’s heritage for more than 100 years, a spokesperson said.

“Beginning in the early 1900s, the PSO confirmed its ranking as a world-class orchestra, earning critical acclaim for its fine conductors and musicians, and its strong commitment to artistic quality and excellence,” the spokesperson said.

Loh was promoted to resident conductor of the PSO in the 2007-2008 season. An open rehearsal will be offered Saturday morning for Garrett Mentors and other children accompanied by parents or chaperones. (Persons who wish to attend this event may call the GLAF office at 301-387-3082 to reserve a seat.)

Tickets for these evening concerts are $35 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children 5 years and younger (tickets are required). Tickets may be purchased by calling the GLAF office at 301-387-3082, or through the GLAF web site, located at http://www.artsandentertainment.org/

Read the full article here.

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Art in the Park - Deep Creek Discovery Center

From the Discovery Center website:

*Service charge applies for entrance*

July 10, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
July 11, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Over 40 artists exhibit and sell their original artwork at this annual event sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers, Inc. to help local businesses and non-profits, provide environmental education, and fundraise for the Forest Canopy Walkway Project at the Discovery Center. Vendors at Art in the Park typically donate something to be auctioned off on behalf of the WGCSPV, Inc. to raise funds towards the forest canopy project and community members provide a ton of volunteer hours to make this event successful every year.

The WGCSPV, Inc. also hosts a Tye Dying Station where you can make your one of a kind Art in the Park T-shirt for $10. Proceeds benefit the Forest Canopy Walkway Project. The Discovery Center also hosts a booth with volunteers, where community members can observe the birds from the aviary up close and can even get a chance touch a range of different animals like snakes and frogs. The animals change every few hours, so visitors check in to see what is new.

Vendors/businesses include dixieland music, food, pottery, jewelry, photography, woodworking, watercolor and oil paintings and much more. If you are a vendor/business and would like to have a booth at this years Art in the Park, please call the Discovery Center ASAP. First come first serve. Spaces are limited!

Come by boat or car to the event. A service charge applies for entrance this year. Call 301-387-7067 or 301-387-7314 for more info.

Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. and
Garrett County Arts Council

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Monday, July 05, 2010

Fred Thayer Memorial Golf Tourney July 30 Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club

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Jul. 1, 2010

Local golfers are invited to don their favorite kilts and join in the first Fred Thayer Memorial Golf Tournament, slated for July 30 at the Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club. A kilted Pete Versteegen is pictured above as he readies a shot. Frederick A. Thayer III, retired judge for the Garrett County Circuit Court who was well known for pride in his Scottish ancestry, for his love of golf, and as an accomplished bagpipe player, died in 2006. This tourney in his memory is being sponsored by the McHenry Highland Festival. Thayer co-founded the Garrett Highlanders bagpipe and drum band in 1979 (now Garrett Highlands Pipes and Drums).

A portion of the proceeds from the tournament will be donated to a scholarship fund in Thayer’s name, which was established in 2007. See story on today’s sports link. To register, persons should go to www.highlandfest.info/golf.html by July 25.

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Friday, July 02, 2010

Fireworks Shows Slated For July 3-July 4 Weekend

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Jul. 1, 2010

At least two major fireworks events are slated for the Independence Day weekend. Garrett County residents and visitors are invited to Broadford Park on July 3 and to Deep Creek Lake on July 4.
The annual fireworks celebration at Broadford Park is set to begin at dusk on Saturday, July 3. A rain date is slated for July 5. Fireworks will be provided by the American Fireworks Company.

The annual Fire on the Mountain fireworks display is slated for Sunday, July 4, to begin at dark, with fireworks being set off at Wisp Resort. The event is sponsored by Hugh Umbel Companies, and a rain date has also been set for July 5. Fireworks can be viewed from numerous points in the area, including by boat. The show will be preceded by the Garrett Community Band/Garrett Choral Society concert on the lawn at Garrett College, which is set to begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Friday, June 25, 2010

Accident Plans Annual July 4 Celebration

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Jun. 24, 2010

Accident’s annual 4th of July Homecoming celebration will be held on Saturday, July 3, starting at 9 a.m. The celebration will begin with the Ecumenical worship service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church located at 102 S. Main Street. Following the service, the American Legion Post 208 will sponsor the raising of the state and American flags at the American Legion Memorial, located in the Accident Veterans’ Park.

The Legion will also have a display of complete military uniforms from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War from noon until 5 p.m. in the American Legion meeting room on the lower level of the fire hall.

The annual parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and will follow Main Street, starting on the northern end of town. Chicken dinners, hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, ice cream cones, drinks, homemade pies, and a variety of sandwiches will be served at the Accident fire hall, starting at noon.

Throughout the day, there will be musical entertainment at the fire hall pavilion, starting at noon with the Garrett Highlands Pipes and Drums under the direction of Paul Browning. The Accident Concert Band will perform patriotic music at 1 p.m. At 2 p.m., Black Diamond will perform bluegrass music at the pavilion. The guest speaker will be a member of the Western Maryland Military Family Support Group.

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ASCI To Host Championships This Weekend

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Jun. 24, 2010

The Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) will host the first of two national caliber competitions this weekend.
The U.S. Canoe and Kayak Whitewater Slalom “Age Group” National Championships combine the Junior and Masters/Legend national championships, and will be held on Sunday morning, June 27.

“It’s a serious race for the kids, and a weekend warrior contest of words and occasionally amazing deeds for the old folks,” said one veteran slalom racer.

The Age Group Nationals is open to the public and will occur from 7 to 11 a.m. on Sunday. Whitewater rafting trips will be available Sunday after the race for anyone who would like to ride the same rapids.

Members of the 2010 U.S. Junior National Team will earn National Champion titles, and a number of the athletes may go on to the Olympics.

Racing this weekend will be young athletes from as far as Washington state, Colorado, and throughout the East Coast. In particular, the Maryland-based “Bethesda Center for Excellence” (BCE) team, coached by 1989 World Champion silver medalist and two-time Olympic medalist Dana Chladek, will field a full team. BCE is also helping to organize and co-host the event with ASCI.

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Friday, June 18, 2010

33rd Annual Grantsville Days Celebration Set For June 25-27

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Jun. 17, 2010

The 33rd annual Grantsville Days Celebration will be held from Friday, June 25, to Sunday, June 27. The three-day weekend will include a variety of contests, entertainment, and foods.
Launched by the Grantsville Business Association 33 years ago, the event is now coordinated by the Grantsville Lions Club. Club members have served chicken dinners each year since the start of the event, which will be served on both Saturday and Sunday.

From the start, food vendors have been limited to non-commercial local non-profit groups. This year’s vendors and treats will include the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department, hamburgers and ice cream; the AYSO, hot dogs, chili dogs, sloppy Joes, and soft drinks; Cub Scouts, french fries and soft drinks; the Northern Robotics Team, homemade lemonade; Grantsville Rotary, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, snacks, and soft drinks; the Grantsville 4-H Club, soft drinks at the pulling track; the GGBA, homemade bread with apple butter; Northern Band Boosters, pizza; Cornerstone Assembly of God, snow cones; and the Confluence Lions, a variety of sandwiches.

The celebration begins each year with a parade coordinated by the Grantsville VFD. It will begin at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.

Food, craft, and display booths will be located in the Grantsville Park and open all three days.

A fireworks display by Little Big Shots of Addison, Pa., will be held on Friday and Saturday nights, beginning at 10:30 p.m.

A variety of free entertainment on the stage throughout the weekend will include Perry Kamp, bluegrass groups Pawn Run Pickers and the Springtime Hill Barn Band, Straight Ahead Jazz, Aurora Celtic Band, Double Shot, God’s Ambassadors, All Things Common, and Mark & Linda Treasure and Friends.

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Local Bands To Kick Off Little Yough Fest

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Jun. 17, 2010

Three popular local bands will kick off the 14th annual Little Yough Summer Music Festival Series tomorrow, Friday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion in Oakland. Scheduled to perform are the Lake Effect, Sugar Foot Stompers, and Double Shot.

The Lake Effect comprises twins Elliot (vocals/guitar) and Darryl Glotfelty (guitar/vocals), their older brother Rob (bass), and David Valenta (drums).

All of the members are Garrett County natives and have played extensively in western Maryland. The members also have a large following in the Baltimore area, where they have played at many of the premier venues the city has to offer.

The Sugar Foot Stompers band was formed in 2007 to play traditional New Orleans style jazz. It made its debut opening for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in a Garrett Lakes Arts Festival performance.

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Monday, June 14, 2010

Beach Blast ‘10 To Be Held At DCL State Park

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Jun. 10, 2010

This year’s “Play Hard. Live Clean.” Beach Blast is scheduled for Thursday, June 17, at Deep Creek Lake State Park. This free event is open to Garrett County residents completing sixth grade through age 20.
The Beach Blast will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. All activities are free and available only to participants who are registered with a completed registration form, including parent signature. Participants must display a Beach Blast flyer in the vehicle’s front window when entering the park or a $3 per person park admission fee will apply.

Registration packets may be picked up and dropped off at the Garrett County Health Department in Room 206. The registration packet, including the registration form and the various activity participation forms, is also available online at http://www.garretthealth.org/ and on the “Play Hard. Live Clean.” Facebook page.

“It is important to be thorough when filling out the registration packet, because students will not be allowed to participate in certain activities unless the appropriate form is signed by a parent,” said Beach Blast organizer Venessa Stacy, Garrett County Health Department.

The deadline for pre-registration and guaranteed entry is Tuesday, June, 15 at 5 p.m. Completed forms will also be accepted at the event until the registration limit is reached.

“Our goal is to continue to provide entertainment for local youth in an environment free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs,” said Stacy.

Read the rest here.

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