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Autumn Glory, Oktobertferst and Upcoming Fall Events

Oct 10 – Oct 14 45th Annual Autumn Glory Festival
The 45th annual Autumn Glory Festival includes parades, music, craft shows, kick-off reception, musical competitions, farmers market, scenic driving tour and more. View our detailed Autumn Glory Festival brochure!

Date: October 10, 2012
Location: throughout Garrett County
Contact: 301.387.4386

Oct 10 – Oct 13 Glorious Harvest Farmers Market & Craft Show
Join us for an old-fashioned famers market and craft show including wonderful handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, pumpkins & fall decorations, home-grown fresh vegetables and fruits, jams & jellies and more!

Date: October 10, 2012
Website: http://www.MountainFresh.org
Location: Oakland Mt. Fresh Pavilion
Date/Time Details: Wednesday: 10 am – 1 pm, Thursday: 11 am – 5 pm, Friday: 9 am – 5 pm & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission

Oct 10 Dogsledding Presentation and Kennel Visit

Enjoy an educational and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill mushers; see equipment; hug gorgeous and friendly HUSKIES; watch an exciting film of them working/pulling (or see a real team run if it’s cold enough) and learn a lot! No reservations required this day. It is a two hour program starting at 10 am. Price: $20 each.

Note: We offer this same tour (but by reservation only and with a minimum price) almost every day. Please see our website for more info: “Tours” page.
Date: October 10, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com
Location: Husky Power Dogsledding at Mountain MD Kennels, LLC
Address: 2008 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, MD 21520 — Three Miles from Wisp – near the Airport in McHenry
Contact: 301-746-7200
Date/Time Details: 10 am – noon
Fees/Admission: $20


Oct 10 Charity Cut-A-Thon
Join Nolas Salon for our first annual cut-a-thon. Proceeds from the day will be donated to Garrett Mentors.

Walk in no appointment needed. Just walk in to get your haircut or shampoo and style or a blowout!!!

We will also have baskets from many of our local non profit organizations to raffle off.

Just stop in and see.

*minimum donation for cut or style just $10.00
Date: October 10, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Nolas Salon 212 E. Alder St. Oakland, MD
Contact: Donna Thall 301-533-0533
EMail: nolasalon@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: October 10 10:00am-5:00pm

Oct 10 Free 30 minute Pilates Reformer Classes
FREE 30 Minute PILATES REFORMER CLASS !
Have you wondered why pilates is one of the fastest growing forms of exercise? Experience the pilates reformer, and learn how the pilates method will transform you inside, and out! For new students only. Call for times/days. Offer ends 12/01/12
Date: October 10, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.balancedbodystudio.com
Location: 1550 Deep Creek Drive, McHenry, MD 21541 Suite E/F
( The Fort )
Contact: Jennifer Christophel – 301-387-7585
EMail: jennifer@balancedbodystudio.com
Date/Time Details: Sessions available every Wednesday Between 12 and 2pm
Fees/Admission: FREE

Oct 10 Autumn Glory Festival Kick-Off Dinner 2012
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce invites you to kick off the 45th Annual Autumn Glory Festival at Wisp Resort. The dinner is sponsored by Clear Mountain Bank. Music will be provided by The Remedy and is sponsored by Wisp Resort.
Date: October 10, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location:

The Lodge at Wisp Resort
290 Marsh Hill Road
McHenry, MD 21541
Contact: Charlotte Sebold 301-387-6171
EMail: charlotte@garrettchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 6:00 pm Social Hour
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Program
8:30 pm Music
Fees/Admission: Tickets ($195 per couple)
Tickets ($100 per individual)
Corporate Table Seating 8 ($750)

Oct 11 Oktoberfest Dinner & Celebration
4 pm – 7 pm dinner will be served at the Oakland Fire Hall. Featuring German-style food, drink and live “Oom-pah” band. Lots of good family fun. The band begins after parade. Oktoberfest is sponsored by the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department.
Date: October 11, 2012
Location: Oakland Fire Hall
Contact: 301.334.3535
Fees/Admission: Free Admission, Dinner Charge
Oct 11 Fireman’s Parade
Gigantic fireman’s parade with fire and rescue units traveling over 200 miles from throughout the tri-state area.
Date: October 11, 2012
Contact: 301.334.3535
Fees/Admission: Free Admission.
Oct 12 – Oct 13 The Haunted Shack
Open Friday, Saturday night.
Date: October 12, 2012
Website: http://www.wispresort.com
EMail: info@wispresort.com

Oct 12 – Oct 14 High Mountain Sports Annual Autumn Glory Ski & Snowboard Swap
Stop in during Autumn Glory Weekend to find that perfect pair of used skis or a kickin’ snowboard to state junior snowboarding. Drop off used equipment Fri 9 – 7 and Sat. morning. Antique wooden skis & snowshoes welcome. This is a perfect time to outfit the entire family at a bargain price!
Date: October 12, 2012
Location: Trader’s Landing .5 miles south of the 219 Bridge.
Contact: 301.387.4199
Date/Time Details:

9 am – 6 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Fees/Admission: Free Admission.

Oct 12 – Oct 14 10th Annual Quilt Show & Sale
See beautiful hand-made quilts from area artisans. Vendors, raffle quilts, quilts for sale and vote for your favorite. Presented by Heritage Quilters.
Date: October 12, 2012
Location: St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Hall, corner of Oak & 4th Streets in Oakland
Contact: 301.387.4959
Date/Time Details: Friday & Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm & Sunday: 10 am – 3 pm
Fees/Admission: Admission: $2

Oct 12 Fort Association Octoberfest
Join Smiley’s, Black Bear Tavern and Pine Lodge Steakhouse for a fun-filled evening of great food and drink specials, games and live entertainment. A portion of the proceeds for this event will be donated to the Garrett County Community School Support Fund, benefiting the teachers and students of Garrett County.
Date: October 12, 2012
Website: http://www.dclfun.com
Location:

Smiley’s, Black Bear Tavern and Pine Lodge Steakhouse, located at The Fort in McHenry.
Contact: 301.387.0059
Date/Time Details: 4 pm – 10 pm
Fees/Admission: $5 admission per person.
Oct 12 Free Wine & Cheese Tasting

Free Wine & Cheese Tasting at McHenry Beverage Shoppe
Date: October 12, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.shopdeepcreek.com
Location: McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry Plaza, 24465 Garrett Hwy., McHenry, Maryland 21541
Contact: 301-387-5518
EMail: mchenrybeverage@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: October 12, 2012 from 4 PM to 7 PM
Fees/Admission: No Admission Fee

Oct 12 – Oct 13 Maryland State Banjo, Fiddle, and Mandolin Championships
Banjo/Mandolin Contest October 12, 2012-7:00PM
Fiddle Contest October 13, 2012- 7:00 PM
Doors Open at 6:00PM
Southern High School Gymnasium
Oakland, Maryland
$12 in Advance
$15 at the Door
Date: October 12, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.mdbanjoandfiddle.com
Location: Southern High School Gymnasium
Contact: mdbanjoandfiddle.com or call ASCI 301-387-3250
Date/Time Details: Both Days: Doors open at 6
Both Days: Contest begins at 7 pm
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

Oct 12 J.S. Bach Organ Recital by Rev. Dr. C. Ahlman, PhD Organ Performance

Come and join us for a full-length organ recital by the Rev. Dr. Christopher Ahlman. Dr. Ahlman has recently been sent by the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod to be a missionary to Leipzig, Germany, “The City of Music.” Dr. Ahlman will be performing a selection of J.S. Bach’s works composed during his time as the Kantor (professional Lutheran church musician) of the St Thomas and St. Nicholas churches in Leipzig. Dr. Ahlman holds an MDiv from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, an MA from Notre Dame, and a PhD from the University of Texas in Austin. A free will donation will be collected for Rev. Dr. Ahlman’s work in former East-Germany and Eurasia.
Date: October 12, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.zionaccident.com
Location: Zion Lutheran Church, Accident, MD
Contact: 301-746-8170
EMail: office@zionaccident.com
Date/Time Details: October 12, 7:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Free (free will donation for this mission will be collected)

Oct 13 Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade

Sponsored by My Bank First United Bank & Trust
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade features bands, marching units, clowns, drum and bugle corps, and many unique floats by local clubs and organizations. The Grand Feature Parade is sponsored by My Bank! First United Bank & Trust.
Date: October 13, 2012
Location: Downtown Oakland
Contact: 301.387.4386
Date/Time Details: 1 pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission

Oct 13 – Oct 14 Autumn Glory Craft & Gift Sale 2012
This years Autumn Glory Craft & Gift Sale, presented by Susquehanna Bank, will be held again at the New Exhibit Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds on Route 219 (Garrett Highway) in McHenry, MD. This year’s Craft and Gift Sale will be October 13-14, 2012. This location allows more space for crafters, all exhibitors will be in the centralized location and with the new parking area off of Mosser Road we will have plenty of easy accessible parking spaces for our shoppers. We will have an even wider variety of crafts and gifts than last year including woodworking, candles, painted decor, jewelry, specialty foods and much more. Hours are 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM – 4 PM on Sunday. You will love our new show and our new location. Refreshments will be available.
Date: October 13, 2012
Location: New Exhibit Hall
Garrett County Fairgrounds
Route 219, Garrett Highway
McHenry, MD 21541
Contact: Charlotte Sebold
EMail: charlotte@garrettchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 13, 2012 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, October 14, 2012 10 AM – 4 PM
Fees/Admission: Free Admission

Oct 13 35th Annual Western Maryland Tournament of Bands
Marching bands from the tri-state region come together for a judged field show competition at Southern High School. This is great entertainment for the entire family! Concessions available.
Date: October 13, 2012
Location: Southern High School Field on Dennett Road
Contact: 301.616.0104
Date/Time Details:

6 pm
Fees/Admission:

$6 for adults, $3 for students, K-12, free for those 4 and younger

Oct 13 Garrett College Alumni Homecoming
Garrett College Alumni are invited to participate in a fun day of activities with fellow alumni. Start the day with participation in the Autumn Glory Parade at 1:00 as you join the Garrett College Float and represent your class year. Head to Hookers Seafood and Grill for a turkey dinner with all of the trimmings starting at 1:00 pm. Meet and catch up with fellow alumni during the Alumni Reception from 6 – 7:30 pm at the GC CARC. End the day with a laugh as you watch the Court Jesters from New Jersey take on the Garrett County Dream Team for a night of comedy basketball starting at 8:00 pm. Go to www.garrettcollege.edu to register online to participate. For more information call 301-387-3045.
Date: October 13, 2012
Website: http://www.garrettcollege.edu
Location: Garrett College
Contact: Ann Wellham
EMail: ann.wellham@garrettcollege.edu
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 13, 2012 – Full Day events
Fees/Admission: Parade participation free, Alumni Reception Free, Turkey dinners $11.95 per person, Court Jester game tickets at the door $12 per person (5 and under free) Advance ticket specials available

Oct 13 Free Wine & Cheese Tasting
Wine & Cheese Tasting At McHenry Beverage Shoppe
Date: October 13, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.shopdeepcreek.com
Location: McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry Plaza, 24465 Garrett Hwy., McHenry, Maryland 21541
Contact: 301-387-5518
EMail: mchenrybeverage@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: October 13, 2012 from 1PM to 5PM
Fees/Admission: No Fee For Admission

Oct 13 – Oct 14 The Lake Effect
Benefit Dance for the late Cody Ferigson scholarship fund… we will be having Cody’s Wednesday hot wings, ice tea special. 50/50 drawing. The band plays rock and southern rock and also former class mates of cody. Hot wing will start at 8 p.m. and the band starts at 9 p.m.
Date: October 13, 2012
Time: 8:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Website: http://www.lbsaloon.com
Location: Long Branch Saloon
Contact: Autumn Williams
EMail: lbsaloon@cebridge.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday 10-13
Fees/Admission: $5.00 per person

Oct 13 Court Jesters vs the Garrett County Dream Team Comedy Baseketball Game
Enjoy the comedy antics of the nationally-known Court Jesters as they take on the Garrett County Dream Team in a basektball game on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 8:00 pm in the brand new CARC Gymnasium. Advance ticket purchase specials include individual ticket price for game only of $10 per person (5 and under free). Add a day of swimming to your ticket for an additional $5 per person. Take advantage of the Fun 4-Pack-includes a day of swimming and tickets for the game for a family of 4 at the low price of $40.00. Ticket purchase at the door is $12.00 per person. Game-only tickets at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased on line at www.garrettcollege.edu/courtjesters , CARC Front Desk, Garrett College CEWD Office, Liberty Gas Station, Accident, MD, SHop N Save, McHenry, MD, and Traders Coffee House, Garrett Highway.
Date: October 13, 2012
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.garrettcollege.edu
Location: Garrett College CARC Gymnasium
Contact: Shawn Noel
EMail: shawn.noel@garrettcollege.edu
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 13, 2012 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Information on advance ticket specials available at www.garrettcollege.edu. Ticket price at the door is $12 per person (5 and under free)

Oct 14 Autumn Glory Festival Car Show 2012
Antique, Street Rod, Classic Car, Truck and Tractor Show. Non-judged show, first 150 registered will receive wall plaques. Step back into time and see lots of beautiful vehicles. Food, raffles, door prizes, games and Chinese Auction. Free admission to spectators. Oakland-area businesses will be open.
Date: October 14, 2012
Location: Downtown Oakland
Contact: 301.334.8130
Date/Time Details: 9 am – 4 pm
Fees/Admission: Registration: 9 am – 1 pm, registration fee: $10

Oct 14 Great Pumpkin Festival

Sixth year of pumpkin mania on the mountain. Registration opens at 10 am for pre-carved pumpkin contest, followed by the greased pumpkin relay, the Great Pumpkin Regatta, where numbered pumpkins are released to ride the rapids for prizes and the “anything that floats” Hooligan race. More than $500 in prizes. Proceeds benefit the Dove
Center (domestic violence shelter).
Date: October 14, 2012
Website: http://www.adventuresportscenter.com
Location: Adventure Sports Center International
Contact: 301.387.3250
Date/Time Details: 10 am – 1:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission; Races: $25 per team.

Oct 14 No Hands Sundae Eating Contest
Kids and Kids at heart will bury their faces in 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, gooey chocolate syrup, sprinkles and whipped cream at this annual contest. 15-25 contestants compete at a time by age group. Advance registration is suggested by calling 301.387.2580.
Date: October 14, 2012
Website: http://www.lakesidecreamery.com
Location: Lakeside Creamery
Date/Time Details: Registration at 1:15 pm, Contest Begins at 2 pm.
Fees/Admission: $5 admission fee; event benefits Garrett Mentors.

Oct 14 Meet & Greet with Miss Maryland Joanna Guy
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Meet & Greet with the Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade Grand Marshal, Miss Maryland Joanna Guy. The Meet & Greet will be held at 11 am during the Autumn Glory Craft & Gift Sale at the Exhibit Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 14th. GCC Technologies is the sponsor of the Grand Marshal position. The Autumn Glory Craft & Gift Sale is sponsored by Susquehanna Bank.

Guy was named Miss Maryland during her first appearance in the state pageant and she will represent Maryland in the 2013 Miss America pageant in January. She is only the second woman from Garrett County to be named Miss Maryland.

Joanna Guy graduated from Southern Garrett High School in 2009 and currently attends Cornell University, where she is majoring in government with a minor in music. A member of the Cornell University chorus, Guy is also a soloist with the After Eight a capella group. Guy is a Congressional Award for Youth Gold Medal recipient, a Maryland Distinguished Scholar, a National History Day state winner, an Intel International Science Fair award winner and she has previously held the titles of Miss Queen State and Miss Maryland Outstanding Teen. In preparation for law school, Guy interned for Senator Ben Cardin in 2011 and most recently, she was a research assistant at Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann LLP in Baltimore during the summer of 2012.

As Grand Marshal, Joanna will be featured in the annual Autumn Glory Grand Feature parade which begins at 1 pm in Oakland on Saturday, October 13th.

Date: October 14, 2012Location: During the Autumn Glory Craft & Gift Sale at the Exhibit Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds
Date/Time Details: 11 am. Sunday, October 14, 2012
Fees/Admission: Free

Oct 15 The Great Pumpkin Festival
10am – 1:20pm, Competitions begin at 11:30am, Adventure Sports Center International. Sixth year of pumpkin mania on the mountain. Registration opens at 10am for pre-carved pumpkin contest, followed by the greased pumpkin relay, the Great Pumpkin Regatta, where numbered pumpkins are released to ride the rapids of prizes and the “anything that floats” Hooligan race. More that $500 in prizes. Free admision; Races: $25 per team. Proceeds benefit the Dove Center (domestice vioence shelter).
Date: October 15, 2012
Website: http://www.adventuresortscenter.com
Location: Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI)
Contact: 301.387.3250
Date/Time Details: October 15, 2012 10AM
Fees/Admission: $25 per team

Oct 17 Mountain Fresh Farmers MarketVisit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets to find locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, home-baked goods, jams & jellies, plants, personal care items, and crafts.
Date: October 17, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.MountainFresh.org
Location: Mt. Fresh Pavilion
2nd Street & Town Park Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Contact: 301-334-6960 or info@mountainfresh.org
EMail: info@MountainFresh.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free

Oct 19 – Oct 20 The Haunted Shack
Open Friday & Saturday night.
Date: October 19, 2012
Website: http://www.wispresort.com
EMail: info@wispresort.com

Oct 20 Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets to find locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, home-baked goods, jams & jellies, plants, personal care items, and crafts.
Date: October 20, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.MountainFresh.org
Location: Mt. Fresh Pavilion
2nd Street & Town Park Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Contact: 301-334-6960 or info@mountainfresh.org
EMail: info@MountainFresh.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free

Oct 20 Fall Bazaar
Genuine country church bazaar with famous homemade apple dumplings, sauerkraut, soups, arts and crafts, comforters, holiday items, backed goods, woven rugs, and more. Come early to take home some of our famous sauerkraut, and then stay for lunch!
Date: October 20, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.zionaccident.com
Location: Zion Lutheran Church
Contact: 301-746-8170
EMail: office@zionaccident.com
Date/Time Details: October 20, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Free.
Oct 20 Free Wine & Cheese Tasting
Wine & Cheese Tasting at McHenry Beverage Shoppe
Date: October 20, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.shopdeepcreek.com
Location: McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry Plaza, 24465 Garrett Hwy., McHenry, Maryland 21541
Contact: 301-387-5518
EMail: mchenrybeverage@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: October 20, 2012 1 PM to 5 PM
Fees/Admission: No Admission Fee

Oct 20 I Can Swim-athon
Everyone can participate!
-Take a dip in the Warm Water Pool
-Triathletes take the challenge of either 30 or 70 mile triathalon swim
-Collect pledges from family and friends for the I Can Swim Program

100% of the money raised from the I Can Swim-athon will go directly to funding the Joan & Bill Crawford I Can Swim Program.

For more information and to register visit http://www.icanswimprogram.org/!
Date: October 20, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.icanswimprogram.org
Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Contact: Garrett College Foundation
EMail: gcfevent@garrettcollege.edu
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Minimum donation of $25 to participate

Oct 26 – Oct 27 The Haunted Shack
Open Friday & Saturday night.
Date: October 26, 2012
Website: http://www.wispresort.com
EMail: info@wispresort.com

Oct 27 Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets to find locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, home-baked goods, jams & jellies, plants, personal care items, and crafts.
Date: October 27, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.MountainFresh.org
Location: Mt. Fresh Pavilion
2nd Street & Town Park Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Contact: 301-334-6960 or info@mountainfresh.org
EMail: info@MountainFresh.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free

Oct 27 Free Wine & Cheese Tasting
Wine & Cheese Tasting at McHenry Beverage Shoppe
Date: October 27, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.shopdeepcreek.com
Location: McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry Plaza, 24465 Garre
tt Hwy., McHenry, Maryland 21541
Contact: 301-387-5518
EMail: mchenrybeverage@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: October 27, 2012 from 1 PM to 5 PM
Fees/Admission: No Admission Fee

Oct 27 Honi Halloween Costume Party!
Join us for our annual Halloween Costume Party at the Honi Honi Bar. Featuring live band entertainment, drink specials, and prizes for the best costumes!
Date: October 27, 2012
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Website: http://www.honi-honi.com
Location: Honi Honi Bar
EMail: sholler@arrowheadmarket.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 27th from 8-11 pm
Oct 27 – Oct 28 Johnny Freak
Halloween costume party dress to impress…. Johnny Freak plays southern rock, rock, 80’s
Date: October 27, 2012
Time: 10:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Website: http://www.lbsaloon.com
Location: Long Branch Saloon
Contact: Autumn Williams
EMail: lbsaloon@cebridge.net

Oct 31 Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets to find locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, home-baked goods, jams & jellies, plants, personal care items, and crafts.
Date: October 31, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.MountainFresh.org
Location: Mt. Fresh Pavilion
2nd Street & Town Park Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Contact: 301-334-6960 or info@mountainfresh.org
EMail: info@MountainFresh.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free

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Labor Day Weekend 2012

This weekend’s (and slightly beyond) list of fun things to do:

Aug 31 – Sep 3 Wisp Outdoors Used Equipment Sale
Wisp Resort will be selling rental and demo kayaks,
canoes, stand up paddleboards and mountain bikes.
Arrive early for the best selection and savings.
Date: August 31, 2012
Website: http://www.wispresort.com
Location: Wisp Outdoors Adventure Park Building
Contact: 301.387.4000
EMail: info@wispresort.com
Date/Time Details: 8/31/12 – 9/3/12 – 9am – 5pm
Fees/Admission: Prices Vary
Aug 31 – Sep 3 Rudy’s Labor Day Weekend Sale
Celebrate the official kickoff to the 2012 ski and board season at the 42nd annual Rudy’s Labor Day Sale! The area’s largest snowsports sale offering an extensive selection of ski & snowboard equipment, apparel, & accessories at discount warehouse prices.

Date: August 31, 2012
Website: http://www.wispresort.com
Location: Wisp Resort Main Lodge
Contact: 301.387-4640
EMail: info@wispresort.com
 Date/Time Details: 8/31/12 – 9/3/12

Aug 31 Little Yough Summer Music Festival

Little Yough Summer Music Festival
2012 Program Schedule
August 31st The Remedy
Date: August 31, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.oaklandmd.com
Location: Town Parking Lot
EMail: townofoak@gmail.com
Fees/Admission: Free Admission. Concessions will be available beginning at 6pm until after intermission.

Aug 31 – Sep 3 Rudy’s Labor Day Weekend Sale
Celebrate the official kickoff to the 2012 ski and board season at the 42nd annual Rudy’s Labor Day Sale! The area’s largest snowsports sale offering an extensive selection of ski & snowboard equipment, apparel, & accessories at discount warehouse prices.

Date: August 31, 2012
Website: http://www.wispresort.com
Location: Wisp Resort Main Lodge
Contact: 301.387-4640
EMail: info@wispresort.com
Date/Time Details: 8/31/12 – 9/3/12

Sep 1 Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department Chicken/Rib BBQ
Date: September 1, 2012
Location: Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department – Springs Rd., Grantsville, MD

Sep 1 Springs Historical Society Farmers Market
The Springs Historical Society sponsors the two story Springs Museum, collection of life of settlers of the Casselman Valley and the Springs Farmers’ Market with Amish produce, antiques and flea market items, adjacent to the Museum. Market open Saturdays May 26-Sept 15. The Society hosts monthly programs free and open to the public and publishes historical journals of the area. Also on the same premises is the Alta Schrock Nature Trail, a self-guided 4/10 mile easy walk and the Springs Folk Festival to be held Oct. 5 & 6, 2012. **Out-of-County Regional Event**
Date: September 1, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.springspa.org
Location: 1711 Springs Rd., Springs, PA 15562
Contact: 814-442-4594
EMail: daheberg2@aol.com
Date/Time Details: Springs Museum – May 26 – Oct. 6, Wed-Fri 1:00-5:00, Sat. 9:00-2:00
Springs Farmers’ Market -Saturdays May 26-Sept 15, 8:00 – 1:00
Alta Schrock Nature Trail open year round
Fees/Admission: No admission fee
Museum on donation basis

Sep 1 Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets to find locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, home-baked goods, jams & jellies, plants, personal care items, and crafts.
Date: September 1, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.MountainFresh.org
Location: Mt. Fresh Pavilion
2nd Street & Town Park Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Contact: 301-334-6960 or info@mountainfresh.org
EMail: info@MountainFresh.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free

Sep 2 LEGO Robotics: SuGO Sunday.
Come and build Sumo Wrestling Robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS.

SuGO teams form at 1:00pm, and build until 3:30pm. Teams can be families or friends and No experience is necessary. All equipment is provided, and help is available for rookie teams. At 3:30, teams move to the arena and the SuGO bots battle it out tournament style.

This is a great activity for LEGO lovers of all ages.
Experience the latest LEGO Robotics hardware and push your creativity to the limit..

Light refreshments are available for purchase.
Date: September 2, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.SuGObot.com
Location: GEARS Center: 116 Industrial Dr, Accident MD, 21520
Look for the yellow pickup.
Contact: Contact Phil Malone: 301 387-2331
EMail: sugomaster@gearsinc.org
Date/Time Details: First Sunday of every month: Team registration at 1:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free for GEARS Members, otherwise $10 per team.

Sep 5 Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets to find locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, home-baked goods, jams & jellies, plants, personal care items, and crafts.
Date: September 5, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.MountainFresh.org
Location: Mt. Fresh Pavilion
2nd Street & Town Park Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Contact: 301-334-6960 or info@mountainfresh.org
EMail: info@MountainFresh.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free

Sep 7 – Sep 9 Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival

Benefiting the American Red Cross, the festival includes wine, regional artists, children’s area, silent auction, live music and lots more!

Friday, September 7: Wine Pairing Dinners at Participating Restaurants

Saturday, September 8: Art & Wine Festival Noon – 6 pm. Rain or Shine. Garrett County Fairgrounds McHenry, MD

Sunday, September 9: Sunday brunch at area restaurants
Date: September 7, 2012
Website: http://www.deepcreekwinefest.com
Location: Garrett County Fairgrounds
Date/Time Details: September 7 – 9, 2012

Sep 8 – Sep 9 Deep Creek Open and US Nationals in Canoe Slalom
The Deep Creek Open is a dual Canoe Slalom event. It will be an Open race for competitors from around the world, including those from the London Olympics and also serve as the U.S. National Championships.

Canoe Slalom is the sport of racing closed deck boats through a gated course in a whitewater venue. It will feature both canoeing where the athlete kneels in the boat and uses a single bladed paddle and kayaking where the athlete sits in the boat and uses a doubled bladed paddle. There will be men’s and women’s categories.
Date: September 8, 2012
Website: http://www.adventuresportscenter.com
Location: ASCI – Adventure Sports Center International
Contact: Suzanne Nicolas
EMail: snicolas@adventuresportscenter.com
Date/Time Details: September 8-9, 2012 Competition begins at 9:00 a.m on Saturday
Fees/Admission: No Charge

Sep 8 Town Wide Yard Sale
Clean out your garages, basements, and attics and join us for the Fall Town Wide Yard Sale. All town residents are invited to participate in selling their treasures. The Grantsville Lions Club will be selling BBQ Chicken at the Grantsville Community Park.
Date: September 8, 2012
Location: Town
of Grantsville
EMail: rjones1968@verizon.net
Sep 8 Springs Historical Society Farmers Market
The Springs Historical Society sponsors the two story Springs Museum, collection of life of settlers of the Casselman Valley and the Springs Farmers’ Market with Amish produce, antiques and flea market items, adjacent to the Museum. Market open Saturdays May 26-Sept 15. The Society hosts monthly programs free and open to the public and publishes historical journals of the area. Also on the same premises is the Alta Schrock Nature Trail, a self-guided 4/10 mile easy walk and the Springs Folk Festival to be held Oct. 5 & 6, 2012. **Out-of-County Regional Event**
Date: September 8, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.springspa.org
Location: 1711 Springs Rd., Springs, PA 15562
Contact: 814-442-4594
EMail: daheberg2@aol.com
Date/Time Details: Springs Museum – May 26 – Oct. 6, Wed-Fri 1:00-5:00, Sat. 9:00-2:00
Springs Farmers’ Market -Saturdays May 26-Sept 15, 8:00 – 1:00
Alta Schrock Nature Trail open year round
Fees/Admission: No admission fee
Museum on donation basis

Sep 8 Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets to find locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, home-baked goods, jams & jellies, plants, personal care items, and crafts.
Date: September 8, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.MountainFresh.org
Location: Mt. Fresh Pavilion
2nd Street & Town Park Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Contact: 301-334-6960 or info@mountainfresh.org
EMail: info@MountainFresh.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free

Sep 9 Dogsledding Presentation and Kennel Visit

Enjoy an educational and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill mushers; see equipment; hug gorgeous and friendly HUSKIES; watch an exciting film of them working/pulling (or see a real team run if it’s cold enough) and learn a lot! No reservations required this day. It is a two hour program starting at 10 am. Price: $20 each.

Note: We offer this same tour (but by reservation only and with a minimum price) almost every day. Please see our website for more info: “Tours” page.
Date: September 9, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com
Location: Husky Power Dogsledding at Mountain MD Kennels, LLC
Address: 2008 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, MD 21520 — Three Miles from Wisp – near the Airport in McHenry
Contact: 301-746-7200
Date/Time Details: 10 am – noon
Fees/Admission: $20

Sep 12 Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets to find locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, home-baked goods, jams & jellies, plants, personal care items, and crafts.
Date: September 12, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.MountainFresh.org
Location: Mt. Fresh Pavilion
2nd Street & Town Park Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Contact: 301-334-6960 or info@mountainfresh.org
EMail: info@MountainFresh.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free

Sep 13 – Sep 28 Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive at Wisp Resort
Date: September 13, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.wispresort.com
Location: Timbers Room located on the Lower Level of the Main Lodge
Contact: Lori Epp Wisp Resort Director of Marketing; lepp@wispresort.com 301.387.4000 ext. 2160
EMail: lepp@wispresort.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM – 06:00 PM

Sep 15 Ridgeview Valley Barn Dance & Silent Auction
Benefitting k-5th grade students (Study Buddies) in Garrett County
Date: September 15, 2012
Website: http://www.garrettmentors.org
Location: Ridgeview Valley
Contact: 301.334.1783
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 15, 2012

Sep 15 Springs Historical Society Farmers Market
The Springs Historical Society sponsors the two story Springs Museum, collection of life of settlers of the Casselman Valley and the Springs Farmers’ Market with Amish produce, antiques and flea market items, adjacent to the Museum. Market open Saturdays May 26-Sept 15. The Society hosts monthly programs free and open to the public and publishes historical journals of the area. Also on the same premises is the Alta Schrock Nature Trail, a self-guided 4/10 mile easy walk and the Springs Folk Festival to be held Oct. 5 & 6, 2012. **Out-of-County Regional Event**
Date: September 15, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.springspa.org
Location: 1711 Springs Rd., Springs, PA 15562
Contact: 814-442-4594
EMail: daheberg2@aol.com
Date/Time Details: Springs Museum – May 26 – Oct. 6, Wed-Fri 1:00-5:00, Sat. 9:00-2:00
Springs Farmers’ Market -Saturdays May 26-Sept 15, 8:00 – 1:00
Alta Schrock Nature Trail open year round
Fees/Admission: No admission fee
Museum on donation basis

Sep 15 Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets to find locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, home-baked goods, jams & jellies, plants, personal care items, and crafts.
Date: September 15, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.MountainFresh.org
Location: Mt. Fresh Pavilion
2nd Street & Town Park Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Contact: 301-334-6960 or info@mountainfresh.org
EMail: info@MountainFresh.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free

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Garrett Trails To Offer A "Taste Of Garrett County"

May. 31, 2012

Garrett Trails has planned to host its 10th annual Taste of Garrett County fundraiser on Monday, June 18. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wisp Resort.

“Join us for the best Taste of Garrett ever,” stated Theresa Mac-
Lennan, executive director of Garrett Trails. “Come support trails in Garrett County and have a great time doing it.”

The fundraiser’s 20 participating restaurants plan to provide samples of their new dishes and classic favorites which are prepared, produced, and served locally.


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The year’s event will feature a “Fender Blender” competition and food prep demonstrations, including a cake decorating and a pineapple cheese ball carving lesson.

There will also be number of items auctioned, including a Kindle Fire. Entertainment will be provided by Jonny Rock.

“There is no easier way to support local business, as well as the construction and maintenance of the outstanding network of quality hiking and biking trails in Garrett County,” a Garrett Trails press release stated.

“If nothing else, come support and cheer your friends on the Fender Blender team. The red and blue teams are squaring off against each other to see which can pedal the fastest, blend the most fruit smoothies to sell, and collect the most cash.”

The red team will consist of Titus Beitzel, Bob Gatto, Mike Getty, Peggy Jamison, Judi Prather, and Dorothy Andreas Tuel. Blue team members will be David Cotton, Tom Johnson, Rick MacLennan, Rob Michael, Andie Meyers, and Laura Stamm.

Starting at 5 p.m., entry wristbands will be sold at the door. Entry for adults will be $30 each, while the price for children (12 and under) is set at $15 each.

In addition to the Taste of Garrett County, Garrett Trails is also organizing the third annual Race Up the Face. This competition pits its contestants in a foot race up the black diamond ski trail at the Wisp Resort. In its press release, Garrett Trails dubbed the race “the world’s hardest 400 meter run” and states that “participants may also walk the distance.”

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Community Calendar – Memorial Day 2012

Here is a list of some events and activities coming up this week at Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County:

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Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Simon Pearce
Date: May 25, 2012 – May 28, 2012
http://www.simonpearce.com
Event Description Enjoy 40-60% savings on selected 2nds and home accents.
View glassblowing until 3:30 on May 25 and 28 and until 5:00 PM on May 26 and 27.
Can’t make it to the sale? Limited items available online at SimonPearce.com through June 10.

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All American Whitewater Festival at Adventure Sports Center International
Date: May 25, 2012 – May 27, 2012
http://www.adventuresportscenter.com

Event Description

A Celebration of Whitewater Recreation In Honor of American Veterans
Led By The Veteran – Athletes of Team River Runner
(A Wounded Warrior organization that teaches injured veterans how to “heal through whitewater boating”

Friday: Community Day Bonfire
6 pm – 9 pm
$25 rafting to celebrate Memorial Day weekend
& the kick-off of the 2012 Whitewater Season
Sunset rafting starts at 6 pm

Saturday: All-American Whitewater Festival Day
10:00 am – Opening Ceremony & Veteran’s Tribute
10:30 am – Whitewater Parade & Figurehead Contest
Food & Beverages Available

Monday: Memorial Day Paddling
10% of Proceeds Donated to Team River Runner

Private Boating – $10 a day all weekend
& Preseason Rafting Rates of $50!

For more information, call 301-387-3250
or visit www.adventuresportscenter.com

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Tom Wallisch Memorial Day Railjam
Date: May 26, 2012
http://www.wispresort.com/wisp/calendar.aspx?mode=detail&eventId=mem_jam
Event Description Description: That’s right, there’s still plenty of snow for this on snow rail jam held at the adventure park at Wisp Resort. 6pm – 8pm Registration & $20 entry fee, $10 entry fee for kids competition ages 10 and under. Lots of prizes, giveaways, music and fun.

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Opening Day at Springs Historical Society Farmers Market & Museum
Date: May 26, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
http://www.springspa.org
Event Description Opening day of the Springs Farmers’ Market and the Springs Museum.
All on the same premises along with the Alta Schrock Nature Trail, a self-guided 4/10 mile walk. **Out-of-County Regional Event**

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Open House/Studio Tour at Snowbird Creations Glass Studio
Date: May 26, 2012 – May 27, 2012
http://www.snowbirdcreations.com
Event Description Come and see our new Outdoor Glass Gallery featuring coloful hanging pendant lights and lake-themed glass chimes that tinkle in the wind! If you collect artglass, I am sure you will find a unique sculpture for your shelf or wall. Other items in the indoor gallery include designer tableware, glass paintings, clocks, mirrors, napkin rings and holders, bottle stoppers and lamps. The dichroic jewelry is stunning. Choose from pendants, necklaces, earrings, rings, hairpins, bracelets and pins. There is a lot to see, so give yourself plenty of time to browse in both locations.

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K-9s, Tunes & Brews
Date: May 26, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
http://www.hartforanimals.org

HART’s mascot, Sunny the Dog, invites everyone to KTB at Wisp Resort on May 26
Event Description Kick Off the Summer in Style! Join us for a day filled with activities for the whole family – even the family dog! Bring the kids to Kid Central for activities, games, air brush tattoos, a moon bounce, and a return of Daffydil the Clown. For the adults, there are three bands for various musical tastes and beer tasting poured by celebrity pourers, as well as the always delightful Fun Dog Show and obedience and agility demonstrations, as well as the competitive judging for best dog costume!

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For more details and last minute events, check online at www.visitdeepcreek.com or the I Love Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County Group on Facebook!

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Community Calendar – 5/19/2012

It’s getting closer to summer and there are some great events taking place this weekend! I’ll be working at the Garrett County Home & Garden Show tomorrow from 10am-12pm @ the new Exhibit Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds – stop by to visit!

Garrett County Home & Garden Show
Date: May 19, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
http://www.hbawmd.org
Event Description

Bringing together businesses, vendors and service providers for the public to visit with, ask questions, gain valuable information and take advantage of services and offerings exhibitors provide.
Exhibitors will be diverse combination of businesses and provide a great array of resources for anyone already or possibly having interest in home ownership, recreation, outdoors, Real Estate, decorating, electronics and numerous other traditional and non-traditional type home and garden products and services.
Event is family oriented, fun and will provide food, activities and prizes.
This is a NO admission cost event.
Interested exhibitors please contact HBAWM office at 301-722-4343 or 240-580-0779 (cell) or email – hbuilder@atlanticbbn.net
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1st Annual Home Brew Competiton
Date: May 19, 2012 Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
http://www.MountainStateBrewing.com
Event Description

In honor of AMERICAN CRAFT BEER WEEK!

Details: Beers must be registered by May 4th for the judged event. The judged event will begin at noon, and the people’s choice will start at 2:30pm. There is a $5 dollar entry fee to be collected on the day of the event. Get there early to get your beer registered and tagged!

To Register: Bottle identification forms should be sent to info@mountainstatebrewing.com by May 4. You can download the form here.

Prizes will be awarded for both judged and people’s choice events, and all participants get 20% off of any food purchases for the day! We’ll also have a pig roast that starts at noon.
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Oyster Bay Wine Tasting at the Savage River Lodge
Date: May 19, 2012 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
http://www.savageriverlodge.com
Event Description May 19, 2012: On May 19 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., we will tasting six different wines from Oyster Bay Winery in New Zealand. The cost is $35 per person, including paired appetizers.
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Wisp XC Challenge Cross Country Mountain Bike race
Date: May 20, 2012
http://www.wispresort.com
Event Description Appalachian Bicycle Racing Association Race – long sections of single and double track challenging rock gardens and of course some thrilling descents! We are
putting together an awesome XC loops that we have you asking for more!
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Celebrate the Youghiogheny
Date: May 20, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Youghiogheny River Watershed Association
Event Description Art and Photo Contest sponsored by Youghiogheny River Watershed Association and Garrett County Arts Council. Celebrate with us by viewing the local art of “What the Youghiogheny Means to You!” Kids can join the Fisheries Biologist to fish in the lake and make a fish print craft to take home. Also visit us for the Scales and Tales program from 3 to 3:30 pm.
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Robotics team to host open house

ACCIDENT — FIRST Robotic Team 1629 will demonstrate its robot Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Garrett Engineering and Robotics Society site in Accident.

The program, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders.

The open house will be the last chance to see FRC Team 1629’s robot in action before it gets shipped off to various regional competitions. FRC Team 1629 is in its eighth season and is partnered with the Garrett County Public School System, Beitzel Corp., Pillar Innovations, Wilson Supply and J.C. Penney.

For directions and weather-related announcements concerning the open house, call 301-334-8926 or 301-746-6161.

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ASCI To Offer Fall Activities Beginning Saturday, Oct. 8

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Oct. 6, 2011

The Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) will offer enhanced programs on Saturdays this fall beginning this Saturday, Oct. 8.

Activities will include foliage and natural history hikes, fitness hikes, mountain bike clinics, and climbing and rappelling. These programs will be based in the Fork Run Recreation Area, a 550-acre nature preserve managed by ASCI and protected forever by conservation easements owned by the Maryland Environmental Trust. Instruction will be provided by Garrett College’s Adventure Sports-institute (ASI).

To take advantage of the fall colors, ASCI will offer fall foliage and natural history hikes in Fork Run on Oct. 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. ASI guides, many who have also taken classes through the college’s Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology (NRWT) program, will be educating the hikers on how to identify the various fall foliage trees, including a prized grove of rare American chestnuts. Additional highlights include Fork Run itself – a reproducing native trout habitat – and the 250-million-year-old boulders and cliffs in the Fork Run Recreation Area. The walking distance is up to two miles over easy to some moderate trail conditions. The cost is $25 per person.

For hikers wanting a more intense experience, “Fitness Hikes” will be offered every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon over a four-mile loop, including new single-track trails built in conjunction with Garrett Trails and through workforce development grants administered by Community Action.

“Great views and scenery with natural boulders and ledges add to the basic fitness value of hiking,” noted a spokesperson. “ASCI’s goal is to promote healthy and active outdoor lifestyles.”

The terrain is moderate to strenuous and runs throughout Fork Run. These hikes will be offered on Saturdays through Nov. 25. They cost $30 per person.

Rock climbing and rappelling will be offered Saturday afternoons from Oct. 8 to Nov. 19. This is a family activity in which each person works at his/her own level. Climbers must make reservations, and it costs $45 per person. ASCI outfits everyone with helmets, harness and climbing shoes.

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Upcoming Events at Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County

Events for October 2011

Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1 The Haunted Shack

Date: October 1, 2011
Website: http://www.wispresort.com EMail: info@wispresort.com

Oct 1 Fall Festival & Open House
Pumpkin carving, hay rides, dutch oven cooking, candle making, apple cider pressing & more! Friend’s Store will be open with craft demonstrations.
Date: October 1, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Friend’s Store
Contact: 301.387.7067
Date/Time Details: 10 am – 4 pm

Oct 1 GFWC Civic Club of Oakland Centennial Celebration
The GFWC The Civic Club of Oakland, Inc. is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. More details will follow as the planning for this event is just beginning.
Date: October 1, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: TBD
Contact: Barbara Frantz, President
EMail: barbarafrantz@verizon.net
Date/Time Details: October 1, 2011/6 PM
Fees/Admission: TBD

Oct 2 SuGO Sunday. Family LEGO Robotics
Design & build a LEGO Sumo Robot to push your opponents off the competition ring. Rookies welcome.
Date: October 2, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.SuGObot.com Location: 116 Industrial Park Dr., Accident, MD
Contact: 301.387.2331
Date/Time Details: 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $10 per team

Oct 4 Tuesday $3.50 Movie of the Week Special
Bring the entire family to Garrett 8 Cinemas for our select movie of the week for only $3.50. Movie showtime listings are available online at www.garrett8cinema.com or 301.387.2500.
Date: October 4, 2011
Website: http://www.garrett8cinema.com Location: Garrett 8 Cinemas

Contact: 301.387.2500
Date/Time Details: All Day
Fees/Admission: $3.50 per person

Oct 7 Day of Caring/Sharing
United Way of Garrett County will have volunteers working at various locations in the county. Free to participate. Free t-shirts, breakfasts and lunch for participants.
Date: October 7, 2011
Location: Oakland Fire Hall
Contact: 877.597.2700
Date/Time Details: 8 am – noon

Oct 7 – Oct 9 The Haunted Shack
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday night.
Date: October 7, 2011
Website: http://www.wispresort.com EMail: info@wispresort.com

Oct 7 Relay For Life Interest Rally
Residents of Garrett County—we need your help! We want to make the 2012 Relay For Life of Garrett County the best one yet, but we need committee members and teams to make that happen! Come learn about all the exciting ways to get involved in your Relay For Life event. All are welcome!

Date: October 7, 2011
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.cancer.org Location: Grantsville, MD – Ruth Enlow Library
Contact: Brittany Friend
EMail: brittany.friend@cancer.org
Date/Time Details: October 7th / 3:30-5:00 PM
Fees/Admission: None

Oct 8 Geocaching 101
The Maryland Geocaching Society will be presenting an introductory course for those interested in geocaching. The class is free of charge and a limited supply of GPS units will be available for loan during the class.
Date: October 8, 2011
Location: New Germany Lake House
Contact: 301.895.5453
EMail: park-new-germany@dnr.state.md.us
Date/Time Details: 9 am

Oct 11 Relay For Life Interest Rally
Residents of Garrett County—we need your help! We want to make the 2012 Relay For Life of Garrett County the best one yet, but we need committee members and teams to make that happen! Come learn about all the exciting ways to get involved in your Relay For Life event. All are welcome!

Date: October 11, 2011
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.cancer.org Location: Kitzmiller, MD – Town Hall
Contact: Brittany Friend
EMail: brittany.friend@cancer.org
Date/Time Details: October 11th / 3:30-5:00
Fees/Admission: None

Oct 12 – Oct 16 44th annual Autumn Glory Festival
Listed the #1 Fall Festival in the world by msn.com, this five-day celebration with beautiful fall foliage, parades, craft shows, live entertainment, car show and pumpkin festival. Additional information about specific events will be added as they are confirmed. Call 301.387.4386.
Date: October 12, 2011
Location: Garrett County, Maryland
Contact: 301.387.4386

Oct 12 Dogsledding Presentation and Kennel Visit
Enjoy an educational and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill mushers; see equipment; hug gorgeous and friendly HUSKIES; watch an exciting film of them working/pulling (or see a real team run if it’s cold enough) and learn a lot! No reservations required this day. It is a two hour program starting at 10 am. Price: $20 each.

Note: We offer this same tour (but by reservation only and with a minimum price) almost every day. Please see our website for more info: “Tours” page.

Date: October 12, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com Location: Husky Power Dogsledding at Mountain MD Kennels, LLC
Address: 2008 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, MD 21520 — Three Miles from Wisp – near the Airport in McHenry
Contact: 301-746-7200
Date/Time Details: 10 am – noon
Fees/Admission: $20

Oct 12 Relay For Life Interest Rally
Residents of Garrett County—we need your help! We want to make the 2012 Relay For Life of Garrett County the best one yet, but we need committee members and teams to make that happen! Come learn about all the exciting ways to get involved in your Relay For Life event. All are welcome!

Date: October 12, 2011
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.cancer.org Location: Garrett College – Continuing Education Building, Room 203
Contact: Brittany Friend
EMail: Brittany.Friend@cancer.org
Date/Time Details: October 12th / 3:30-5:00 PM
Fees/Admission: None

Oct 12 Autumn Glory Festival Kick-Off Dinner
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce invites you to kick off the 44th Annual Autumn Glory Festival at the Lodge at Wisp Resort. The Dinner is sponsored by Clear Mountain Bank. Music will be provided by The Remedy and is sponsored by Wisp Resort.
Date: October 12, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: The Lodge at Wisp Resort
McHenry, MD
Contact: Charlotte Sebold 301-387-6171 Fax 301-387-2080
EMail: charlotte@garrettchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 6:00 pm Social Hour
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Program
8:30 pm Music
Fees/Admission: Tickets ($195 per couple)
Tickets ($100 per individual)
Corporate Table Seating 8 ($750)

Oct 12 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra “Ballroom With A Twist”
Be dazzled as an astonishing line-up of stars from American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance and High School Musical joins Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in “Ballroom With a Twist”. Call the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival for tickets ($35 each) and details about carpooling from Garrett College
Date: October 12, 2011
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.artsandentertainment.org
Location: Morgantown, WVU Creative Arts Center
Contact: Garrett Lakes Arts Council 301.387.3082
EMail: glaf@artsandentertainment.org
Date/Time Details: October 12, 2011 7:30 PM
Fees/Admission: $35.00

Oct 13 Relay For Life Interest Rally
Residents of Garrett County—we need your help! We want to make the 2012 Relay For Life of Garrett County the best one yet, but we need committee members and teams to make that happen! Come learn about all the exciting ways to get involved in your Relay For Life event. All are welcome!

Date: October 13, 2011
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.cancer.org Location: Oakland, MD – Ruth Enlow Library
Contact: Brittany Friend
EMail: brittany.friend@cancer.org
Date/Time Details: October 13th / 3:30-5:00 PM
Fees/Admission: None

Oct 14 – Oct 15 The Haunted Shack
Open Friday, Saturday night.
Date: October 14, 2011
Website: http://www.wispresort.com EMail: info@wispresort.com

Oct 15 – Oct 16 Autumn Glory Craft & Gift Sale
We have a new and expanded location for this year’s Autumn Glory Craft & Gift Sale presented by Susquehanna Bank. The show will be located in the New Exhibit Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds on Route 219 (Garrett Highway) in McHenry, MD. This year’s Craft and Gift Sale will be October 15-16, 2011. The new location allows more space for crafters, all exhititors will be in the centralized location and we will have plenty of parking spaces for our shoppers. We will have a wide variety of crafts and gifts including woodworking, candles, painted decor, jewelry, specialty foods and much more. Hours are 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM – 4 PM on Sunday. You will love our new show and our new location.
Refreshment sales benefit Hospice of Garrett County.
Free admission.

Date: October 15, 2011
Location: New Exhibit Hall
Garrett County Fairgrounds
Route 219, Garrett Highway
McHenry, MD 21541

Contact: Charlotte Sebold 301 387-6171
EMail: charlotte@garrettchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 15, 2011 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, October 16, 2011 10 AM – 4 PM
Fees/Admission: Free Admission

Oct 16 Great Pumpkin Festival
Pumpkin, Hooligan races plus Kayak and Raft races. Benefits the Dove Center.
Date: October 16, 2011
Website: http://www.adventuresportscenter.com Location: Adventure Sports Center International

Oct 16 Dogsledding Presentation and Kennel Visit! (2)
Enjoy an educational and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill mushers, see equipment, hug gorgeous and friendly HUSKIES, watch an exciting film of them pulling (or the actual team running when it’s cold enough) and learn alot! No reservations required this day. It is a two hour program, starting at 10:00am. We offer this same tour (but by reservation and minimum price) almost every day. Please see our website for more info. $20/person.
Date: October 16, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com Location: HUSKY POWER DOGSLEDDING’s home kennel

2008 Bumble Bee Road

Accident, MD 21520

ONLY FIVE MINUTES FROM THE WISP, near the GC Airport
Contact: Linda or Mike Herdering
EMail: Linda@HuskyPowerDogsledding.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday Oct. 12, 2011

10:00 am to noon
Fees/Admission: $20 per person

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Fall Festival at Friend's

Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Deep Creek Lake State Park and NRMA, 3735 Sang Run Road, Sang Run, Garrett County. Fall Festival @ Friend’s Delight. Includes bird walk, butterfly tagging, a honeybee presentation, pumpkin picking and hay rides. Cost: free.

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Upcoming events in Garrett County

Sep 17 – Sep 18 Savageman Triathlon
The world’s most savage triathlon! Bike, swim and run for a great cause: fighting skin cancer.

Deep Creek Lake and the pristine, rugged Allegheny Mountains of western Maryland, provide a venue of unmatched beauty and stunning scenery, and feature two courses that will certainly bring out the true “Savage” in all who come to conquer, from the competitive Ironman racer to the leisurely back-of-the-pack or novice participant. Whether swimming in the crystal clear Deep Creek Lake, riding the smooth, remote, and challenging roads of Garrett County, or running on Deep Creek State Park trails and the surrounding lakeside roads, the SavageMan Triathlon Festival races will challenge and awe participant. every part and an
Date: September 17, 2011
Website: http://www.savagemantri.org/
Location: Deep Creek Lake State Park, MD
Fees/Admission: Registration is sold out. Free for spectators

Sep 17 Event at Oakland Nursing and Rehab Center?Family Fun Day
Oakland Nursing and Rehab would like to invite you to their Annual Family Fun Day, Saturday, Sept. 17th, 11 am – 2 pm, where there is something for everyone to enjoy! The event will feature a classic car show, free food, enterainment including the Muddy Creek Mission singers and lots of games. We also will have our famous cake walk. Tours of the facility are available. So come join the fun Saturday, Sept. 17th at Oakland Nursing & Rehab’s Family Fun Day!
Date: September 17, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Oakland Nursing & Rehab
EMail: tlewis@mid-atlanticltc.com
Date/Time Details: Sept. 17th, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free to the public

Sep 17 3rd Annual Garrett Mentors Barn Dance
BBQ Chicken Dinner with all the fixins’, music by Johnny Rock, Silent Auction and Raffle. Enjoy a fun evening in the barn at Ridgeview Valley and support the kids of Garrett County.
Date: September 17, 2011
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.ridgeviewvalley.com
Location: Ridgeview Valley – 912 Gravelly Run Road, McHenry, MD 21541
EMail: info@ridgeviewvalley.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 17, 2011 5pm-9pm
Fees/Admission: Tickets $25 in advance & $30 at the door

Sep 21 66th Annual glidden Tour
Folks: take a look at the 268 vintage automobiles that will be in Oakland for the 66th Annual Glidden Tour. The 268 vintage automobiles will be parked all over the streets of Oakland, centering on the B&O Museum and The Transportation Museum.

Date: September 21, 2011
Website: http://www.mlptc.org
Location: Oakland
EMail: conoakland@aol.com
Date/Time Details: 9/21/2011

Sep 22 2011 Garrett County Volunteer Fair
Looking to volunteer? Want to get involved in the community? Head to the 2011 Garrett County Volunteer Fair to meet with representatives of local non-profit organizations to learn more about their mission and services to the community. Plus, you can sign-up on the spot for upcoming projects & activities. There’s no cost to attend.

Organizations that will be present at the Volunteer Fair include Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI), Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival – American Red Cross, Diakon Adult Day Services at Mountain Glade, the Dove Center, Garrett County Arts Council, Garrett County Habitat for Humanity, Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF), Garrett Mentors, Inc., Girl Scouts Black Diamond Council, HART for Animals, Hospice of Garrett County, Inc. and the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers, Inc. An updated list of organizations can be found at www.garrettcollege.edu/volunteer.
Date: September 22, 2011
Website: http://www.garrettcollege.edu/volunteer
Location: Gymnasium of Garrett College
Contact: Judy Carbone, Volunteer Fair Planning Committee Chair, at 301.387.3046 or judy.carbone@garrettcollege.edu
Date/Time Details: 3 pm – 5 pm
Fees/Admission: Free to attend

Sep 23 – Sep 25 North American Open Rafting Championships

Date: September 23, 2011
Website: http://www.adventuresportscenter.com
Location: Adventure Sports Center International

Sep 23 – Sep 25 Strut Your Stuff
Demo-Derby Friday, Live Music Saturday and Sunday, Car Show, Flea Market, Mud Bog Saturday Night.
Date: September 23, 2011
Website: http://www.strutyourstuffpromotions.com
Location: Garrett County Fairgrounds

Sep 24 The Haunted Shack

Date: September 24, 2011
Website: http://www.wispresort.com
EMail: info@wispresort.com

Sep 24 1st Annual “Mountain Man Pig Out”
82 people have tried and only two have defeated The Mountain Man Food Challenge. Come on Garrett County, don’t let Chicago & Buffalo hold Garrett County bragging rights!! Food & fun for all! Archie’s will offer a BBQ buffet dinner (includes tea or fountain drink), for all non-participants at $15 per person.

Jonny Rock will provide music & a surprise guest will MC the festivities!

Registration forms can be downloaded from cindysfund.org, archiesbbq.com or pick up at any First United Bank Office or at Archie’s.
Date: September 24, 2011
Website: http://www.archiesbbq.com
Location: Archie’s Barbeque at 25259 Garrett Highway in McHenry.

Date/Time Details: September 24 from 4 pm – 8 pm, rain or shine
Fees/Admission: $15 per person.

Sep 24 – Sep 25 Train Show at Oakland B&O Railroad Station Museum
We are opening the Station for a Train Show. Come see an excellent running layout operated by the Baltimore Area N Trak (BANTRAK) Display layout in the baggage room of station.

The station will be open for the show the follwing hours:
Saturday, 24 September – 10:00 am to 5 PM
Sunday, 25 September – 10:00 am to 2 PM

Please join us!
Date: September 24, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.mlptc.org
Location: Oakland Train Station on Liberty Street
Contact: Bruce Tharp 443-691-6085
EMail: conoakland@aol.com
Date/Time Details: 9/24/2011 10:00am to 5:00pm and 9/25/2011 10:00am to 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission

Sep 29 Meet Mystery Writer Lauren Carr
Join us for a visit with mystery writer Lauren Carr on Thursday, September 29, sponsored by the Friends of the Ruth Enlow Library. The author of the Joshua Thornton Mysteries and two recent books set at Deep Creek Lake—It’s Murder My Son and Old Loves Die Hard—Carr is a popular speaker who presented a program last year for the library.

Carr will visit Accident, Grantsville, and Oakland Libraries according to the following schedule on September 29:
•Noon – reading, Q&A, and book signing at the Grantsville Library. Attendees may bring a brown bag lunch.
•3 p.m. – reading, Q&A, and book signing at the Accident Library
•6 p.m. – a presentation about the importance of research in writing mysteries, reading, Q&A, and book signing at the Oakland Library

Carr lives with her husband, son, and two dogs on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV, and often vacations at Deep Creek Lake. More information about the author and her work is available at http://laurencarr.webs.com.

This event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served at the Oakland presentation. Registration is not required but a courtesy call to the library is appreciated at 301-334-3996, ext. 117, or email bonnie@relib.net.

Date: September 29, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.relib.net
Location: Grantsville Library
Contact: Bonnie Winters, 301-334-3996, ext. 117, or call the Grantsville Library
EMail: bonnie@relib.net
Date/Time Details: Thursday, Sept. 29, Noon – 2 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free

Buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland? Call Jay Ferguson of Railey Realty for all of your real estate needs! I take great pride in referrals, and I assure you, I will take great care of your friends, family & colleagues!

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