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Garrett County Chamber Of Commerce   April 30 - May 6, 2025

April 29 - May 8 | 11:15 am - 2:30 pm  Mother's Day Special at The Root Cafe 321 Chestnut Street, Friendsville, MD. The Root Cafe is offering a special package for Mother's Day that can be pre-ordered from April 25, 2024 - May 8, 2024. What's Included in the Package: $29.50 - Bouquet of flowers  - Iced or Hot Latte 12oz (your choice of 1 flavor)  - Your choice of cupcake: Lemon Filled or Chocolate/Peanut Butter  Pre-order NOW by coming in person and requesting or calling 301-746-5111 Deadline to pre-order: May 8th

May 1 | 11:15 am - 2:30 pm  Garrett County Affordable Housing Forum Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, McHenry, MD. Community members are invited to attend the upcoming Affordable Housing Forum on Thursday, May 1, from 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25. Complimentary lunch will be provided to all registered attendees.   Hosted by the Garrett County Board of REALTORS®, this forum will spotlight local initiatives aimed at improving access to affordable homeownership and rental opportunities in Garrett County. Through a series of engaging discussion panels, participants will gain insight into critical housing resources and support services.   Key topics include: The Grantsville Attainable Housing Project The journey from renting to homeownership Down payment and closing cost assistance grants “This is a unique opportunity for residents to connect with housing professionals, learn about available support, and be part of a larger conversation about shaping the future of housing in our community,” said Kelli Hallenbeck, GCBR’s Affordable Housing Committee Chair.   Event Details: Affordable Housing Forum Thursday, May 1, 2025 11:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Check in opens at 11:15 a.m.; buffet lines open at 11:30 a.m.; and forum panels start at 12:15 p.m.. Multipurpose Room, Performing Arts Center at Garrett College Free admission | Lunch provided Registration deadline: Friday, April 25 at 12:00 p.m. Have questions? Contact Amy Lowdermilk, GCBR Executive Officer at 301-334-8405.   Can’t make it in-person? Skip registration and watch the Facebook LIVE stream on the Garrett County Board of REALTORS page.

May 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  Team Trivia   Mountain State Brewing Company, 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry, MD. Team Trivia every Thursday, free to play! Contact information: 301-387-3360.

May 3 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm  Spring Farmers Markets by Mountain Fresh Producers Association Mountain Fresh Pavilion, S 1st St., Oakland, MD. Join us for our spring farmers markets!  Our vendors will have fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams & jellies, crafts, and personal care items. Want to get updates and product availability lists for the market? Sign up for our weekly email list at mountainfresh.org.

May 3 | 2:30 pm - 9:00 pm  Season Opener Clay Shoot at Shamrock Sporting Clays and Whiskey & Cigar Bar Shamrock Whiskey & Cigar Bar, 624 Humbert School Rd, Rockwood, PA. Get ready to kick off the season with a bang! Join us for the Season Opener Clay Shoot at Shamrock Sporting Clays on Saturday, May 3rd in Rockwood! Don't miss this fun-filled day of clays, great food, music, and Derby vibes!  Registration: 2:30 PM ($150 includes cart, eye & ear protection, and steak dinner) Shotgun Start: 3:15 PM Cocktail Hour: 5:30 PM (Derby-themed hors d'oeuvres & complimentary Mint Julep) Steak Dinner: 6:30 PM (includes salad & dessert) Dinner-only option is available for $75 Live Music: Cole Douglas 6–9 PM Kentucky Derby: Live on TV at 7:00 PM!   **Out-of-County Regional Event**

May 4 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Team Bingo Mountain State Brewing Company, 6690 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD. Team Bingo every Sunday at 1pm! Contact information: 301-387-3360.

April 28 - June 9 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Spring Icon Class St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish, Parish Center Hall, 208 S. Fourth Street, Oakland, MD. Jesus of Sinai Class Term: April 28 - June 9, 2025, no class on Memorial Day. Mondays Only from 5-8 p.m.   Class size is limited to 12.    $125 fee includes all materials and a finished Icon. Registration and (non-refundable) deposit of $50  is required to secure a seat before April 12.   To learn more and to register, visit https://www.garrettstpeter.com/Icon

April 21 - April 27, 2025 Events- Garrett County Chamber Of Commerce

Garrett County Chamber Of Commerce   April 21 - April 27, 2025 May Business After Hours 2025 - Market on 42 The Chamber is pleased to announce that the Market on 42 will be hosting our May Business After Hours on Thursday, May 8th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.    The Market on 42 is an outdoor market that houses locally owned shops. These shops include Railey Design, Secondhand Citizen, Appalachian Print Studio, Wild Ember Bakery and OMG Relax.    Enjoy delicious food and drinks as you mingle with fellow Chamber members and Chamber staff at our monthly networking events. Don't forget your business card to enter to win prizes.    $10.00 in advance for members $15.00 for members at the door and non-members To register, click here. Business Before Hours - Legislative Wrap-Up 2025 The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its next Business Before Hours for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Perfroming Arts Center at Garrett College. The Chamber will welcome back Senator Mike McKay and Delegate Jim Hinebaugh for an informational presentation on the 447th session of the Maryland General Assembly, convened in Annapolis, Maryland January 8 through April 7, 2025. Attendees will hear directly from our elected officials on which bills passed, which did not, how these legislative decisions will impact the county, region, and state, and what the upcoming election cycle holds for future policy issues.     $25 for members $30 for non-members To register, click here   The event is sponsored by Byco Enterprises, Inc and Garrett Regional Medical Center, a proud partner of WVU Medicine.  The Bloodhounds Will Return to Garrett County The National Police Bloodhound Association (NPBA) will be hosting their annual 40-hour training certification seminar in Garrett County, Maryland Sunday April 27, 2025 to Thursday May 1, 2025. This is one of the NPBA's annual seminars held each year and has held the spring seminar in Garrett County for many years. The seminar happens at a time of the year, between seasons in Garrett County, and for many of the businesses, it contributes to the economy. Training areas will remain largely the same as in previous years, including Grantsville, Oakland, Friendsville, Accident, Mt. Lake Park/Broadford Area, state parks, the 4-H Complex near Bittinger, and the fairgrounds in McHenry. We expect approximately 40 handlers and hounds to participate this year, with up to 60 total people in attendance. Host lodging will again be provided by WISP Resort, and now that Garrett College has recongnized this course through the Continuing Education Department, Sunday classes will be held in a classroom at the College.   The bloodhounds are training, so please be respectful and don't interrupt them or be alarmed.   Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Autumn Glory Royalty Please help spread the word that the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is inviting all those Garrett County students currently in their junior year of high school to submit an Autumn Glory Royalty application for consideration. We will be choosing a King and a Queen to represent the 58th Annual Autumn Glory Festival at a variety of events throughout the summer and fall of 2025. Both the King and Queen will receive an educational contribution. As part of the application, you are required to submit a 300-word essay on why you think you should be selected to be part of the Royalty Court. In an effort to give all qualifying students a chance to become Autumn Glory Royalty we have eliminated the application fee. Interviews will be conducted by appointment in May and we hope to complete the process by June 1. Please click here to download the application. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Sharps at nick@garrettchamber.com or call (301) 387-8745. Help Address Your Workforce Issues with the Updated Work Ethic Diploma Program! After 5 successful years we feel it is time to make some changes to the Work Ethic Diploma (WED) Program to keep the it relevant and take it to the next level. The concept of the program was originally put forward to the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce by employers who felt students were not learning the soft skills necessary to become productive members of the workforce.   With the input of area educators, business leaders, and post-secondary representatives, we developed standards to evaluate the work ethic of our students. These standards are not being changed. Based on feedback from employers participating in the program and discussions with our stakeholders we have decided to replace the hourly pay incentive with a more tangible sign-on bonus to be rewarded after a qualifying length of employment. Another exciting change we are implementing is a Worth Ethic Diploma Reception that will recognize and celebrate students receiving the honor and our business partners participating in the program. This will be a great opportunity for you to network and recruit prospects. More details on this event will follow.   Whether you are a current WED partner or looking to join the program, we ask that you please review and sign the new form and return it to holly@garrettchamber.com or 15 Visitors Center Drive, McHenry, MD 21541. You can also click here for the criteria and business commitment form updated with changes highlighted for your convenience. We appreciate your participation and look forward to working with you to grow and enhance the Work Ethic Diploma Program to better meet Garrett County’s workforce challenges. Office Depot - April Monthly Specials This April, enjoy members-only exclusive specials with discounts of up to 84% off folders, desk accessories, sticky notes, and more. Take advantage of these monthly specials when you shop online for office, school, and home essentials at ODP Business Solutions. Click here to view the April 2025 Monthly Specials. Click here for more information on the program and to register.   Member News   The Hidden Cost of an Overpolished Portfolio Website   Chamber members may submit company announcements (awards, new hires, promotions, events) for inclusion in the Member News. For instruction on submitting Member News, contact: nick@garrettchamber.com or call (301) 387-5237. New Members   Marine Plus DCL   Fleur de Montagna - Deep Creeks Only Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie Vacation Home   Watch this space for new members! Consider reaching out to welcome them to the Chamber. Special Promotions

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April 17 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Deep Creek Lake-Themed Team Trivia Nights  Aces Run Restaurant, Oakland, MD. Test your knowledge of all things Deep Creek Lake with Team Trivia Nights every Thursday evening 6-8pm throughout April at Ace's Run! Food and drink available and there will be prizes, including a cool custom DCL100 award for the winning team each week! Questions will be drawn from our archive and timeline on the website, so study up! More info on the Deep Creek Lake Centennial including more events, projects, an interactive timeline and more available at https://dcl100.com/

April 17 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Friends and Couples Wine Pairing @ Smoke N Mirrors 114 South 3rd Street, Oakland, MD. Come join us for another Friends and Couples wine tasting in the Gallery and try five different wine pairings with light fare.  The pairing begins at 6:00 and tickets can be purchased ($30 per person) at the link below or by phone at (304) 277-7700. Seating is limited to 24 people and advanced reservations are required, so reserve early!   https://koalendar.com/e/friends-and-couples-April-17

April 17 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  Team Trivia   Mountain State Brewing Company, 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry, MD. Team Trivia every Thursday, free to play! Contact information: 301-387-3360.

April 19 & 20   Shiitake Inoculation Weekend Backcbone Farm, 530 Lynndale Rd, Oakland, MD. Two day Event! Saturday 4/19 10-6 and Sunday 4/20 10-4! Join us for our annual Backbone Farm Shiitake Inoculation party! We will spend the weekend drilling, stuffing, and waxing 1000 Shiitake mushroom logs to keep our production rolling. We will provide some food and some drink for all participants, so come hang out and eat a little and work a little!  -This is an outdoor event, with some of the area being under roof, so come dressed for the weather. Rain, shine or snow! - We will have food and beverages available, but feel free to bring something to share!  - Please leave your dogs at home, we have plenty to go around. - Free camping available, contact us for details! We hope to see you out here to help us celebrate spring and get a big job done in a small amount of time! Free Community Event! Contact information: katharine@backbonefarm.com

April 19 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm  Spring Farmers Markets by Mountain Fresh Producers Association Mountain Fresh Pavilion, S 1st St., Oakland, MD. Join us for our spring farmers markets!  Our vendors will have fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams & jellies, crafts, and personal care items.  Want to get updates and product availability lists for the market? Sign up for our weekly email list at mountainfresh.org.

April 20 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Team Bingo Mountain State Brewing Company, 6690 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD. Team Bingo every Sunday at 1pm! Contact information: 301-387-3360.

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What’s Up Deep Creek for May 2023

Taylor-Made Deep Creek Sales

What’s Up at Deep Creek? Glad you asked! Here’s the scoop on area happenings for May 2023.

One. Last. Chance. at Sipside Lounge

May 3, 5-9PM
Hosted by Barb and Pat Franc, this fundraiser benefits the Garrett Regional Medical Center Foundation. Open to the public, is supports the GMRC’s Behavioral Health Center. There will be a cash bar, drink specials, and live music.

Fletcher’s Spring Fling
May 5, 6:30PM
Join us for a Fun Filled Celebration of Fletcher’s Miracle Journey! Fletcher’s Spring Fling is a fundraising event to benefit Fletcher Layne Fazenbaker’s family. She was born with a rare congenital brain tumor and received treatment at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Her family is experiencing financial burdens due to the time away from home, work and their business. There will be live music by the Remedy, food by Goehringer’s Catering, bouquet bar by Jeffries Farm, The Travel Mug Coffee Trailer, games, prizes & more!

The Meadow Spring Kick Off Event 2023
May 6, 8AM-4PM
Halian Landscapes and Mosser Meadow Nurseries invite you to their 2nd annual spring kick off. There will be plants, artisans, food, and fun!
-ABPH Art
-Bearded Bee
-Fernwood Soap
-Mountain Magic Candle Company
-Pleasant Valley Woodcrafts
-Spruce Knob Maple
*FOOD: Coffee Bar, Wildom Farm and Sweitzer’s BBQ
*LIVE MUSIC: by Terah Crawford
*FREE Kettle Corn and Face Painting

Team Trivia
Every Thursday, 6:30-8:30PM
Mountain State Brewing Company hosts team trivia every Thursday throughout the year!

Team Bingo
Every Sunday, 1PM-3PM
Mountain State Brewing Company hosts team bingo every Sunday throughout the year!

Mountain Fresh Spring Farmers Market
Every Saturday in May, 10AM-1PM
Held at the pavilion off 2nd Street in Downtown Oakland by the town parking lot, local vendors offer farm fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more.

HART for Animals Guest Bartender Challenge
May 10, 6-9PM
Taylor-Made real estate is your host at Mountain State Brewing Co. for the annual Have a HART Guest Bartender Challenge! Stop by for a drink and help support a great cause!

Plant Your Own Herb Planter
May 11, 18, and 25, 6:30PM
Three Sisters Farm will provide several varieties of culinary herbs, a strawberry pot to plant them in and soil. Cost is $5 and includes food from Big Dogs Deli. Bring a beverage of choice. Space is limited and you must be pre registered.

Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival
May 13, 10AM-3PM
New Germany State Park is the location for this celebration of native plants. There will be native plants for sale, family friendly activities, nature walks, and educational displays.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Savage River Lodge
May 14, 10AM-2PM
Reservations are recommended for this Lodge tradition that features made to order omelettes and waffles, a carving station, and assorted side dishes and desserts.

Mothers Day Buffet at Wisp Resort
May 14, 11AM-2PM
Wisp Resort offers a delicious buffet and complimentary photos for you and your mom. Reservations are required. Call 855-990-0304.

Dutch’s Wine Pairing Dinner
May 18, 4-9:30PM
Dutch’s at Silver Tree offers a special wine pairing dinner menu with Garrett Mentors, a local children’s mentoring organization, receiving funds from the sales. Please call Dutch’s to make your reservation: 301-387-0525!

National Road Festival Yard Sale
May 20, 8AM-1PM
Held throughout the town of Grantsville, the National Road Festival Yard Sale has become one of the biggest events of the National Road Festival. Other events going on during the yard sale include:

• Free appraisals provided by Blue Moon Antiques
• Car Show, Grantsville Town Park
• Food Trucks, Grantsville Park
• Live Music in the afternoon sponsored by the Grantsville A&E District
• Kids’ games provided by JTF

Growing and Caring for Lavender
May 20, 10-11:30AM
Deep Creek Lavender Farm’s owner, Anne Davidson, teaches you about growing, propagating, and caring for Lavender. Learn about the history and uses of lavender. Plants and lavender items can be purchased after the class.

Make a Wood Wick Dough Bowl Candle
May 20, 10:30AM
Head to The Studio at Marsh Hill to learn to make a triple wood wick candle. Mix scent into the wax and pour into a rustic wooden dough bowl. The class cost is $52.

2nd Annual Deep Creek Lake Memorial Weekend Craft Show!
May 26 3-7PM and May 27 10AM-6PM
Held at the Garrett County Fairgrounds, this event includes numerous craft vendors along with great food.

Mountains and Museums
Memorial Day Weekend
All seven of the county’s museums will be open during Memorial Day weekend for the Mountains and Museum event, on Saturday, May 27, 2023. The Oakland Museums will be open on Friday and Saturday, May 26-27,2023, 11-4 and Sunday, May 28, 2023, 12-3

25th-annual Country Fest and Auction scheduled Aug. 24

From The Garrett County Republican

McHENRY — The 25th-annual Country Fest and Auction is set for Aug. 24 at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

Billed as “an event for the whole family,” the festival is traditionally held the fourth Saturday in August.

Planning, setting up, running and cleaning up takes a large team of volunteers.

“Each church member from the age of 10 and up is assigned something to do,” said Lucy Maust, festival secretary. “We all just pitch in and do it.”

The fundraiser is sponsored by the Bittinger and Pillar of Life Mennonite churches in the Bittinger/Accident area. Maust stressed that 90 percent of all proceeds go toward Christian education for the church members’ children. The remaining 10 percent is donated to Christian Aid Ministries — a nonprofit Mennonite group headquartered in Berlin, Ohio — to minister to the “physical and spiritual needs of the world.”

To read the full article click here.

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!

Upcoming Events @ Deep Creek Lake

Sep 2 – Sep 5 41st Annual Rudy’s Labor Day Sale

Celebrate the official kickoff to the 2011 ski and board season at the 41st annual Rudy?s Labor Day Sale! The area?s largest ski & snowboard sale offering an extensive selection of wintersports equipment, apparel & accessories at discount warehouse prices.

Date: September 2, 2011

Website: http://www.rudysclothing.com

Location: Wisp Resort in the Main Lodge

Contact: 301-387-4640

EMail: info@rudysatwisp.com

Date/Time Details: Friday & Saturday 9am to 8pm

Sunday 9am to 6pm

Monday 9am to 4pm

Fees/Admission: None

Sep 2 – Sep 5 Wisp Outdoors Used Equipment Sale.

Date: September 2, 2011

Website: http://www.wispresort.com

EMail: info@wispresort.com

Sep 2 Little Yough Summer Music Festival

Concerts are free…..bring your lawn chair & enjoy the music. Food Vendors On Site 6:00pm – ?. Tonight – Remedy

Date: September 2, 2011

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: MountainFresh Pavilion, Second & Alder Streets, Oakland

Contact: Lillian Steele (301) 616-9790

EMail: steelebeatrice@gmail.com

Date/Time Details: September 2, 2011 – 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Fees/Admission: Free

Sep 4 Dogsledding Presentation and Kennel Visit

Enjoy an educational and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill mushers; see equipment; hug Huskies; watch films. No reservations needed today.

Date: September 4, 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

Sep 4 Family LEGO SuGO Event

Come design, create, and build a LEGO robot that will push your opponent off the SuGO ring. All ages are welcome. The G-FORCE FTC team also demonstrates their robot. http://sugo.gearsinc.org/.

Date: September 4, 2011

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Website: http://sugo.gearsinc.org/

Location: GEARS Center in Accident

Sep 10 Art & Wine Festival

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

Date: September 10, 2011

Website: http://www.deepcreekwinefest.com

Location: Garrett County Fairgrounds

Sep 11 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 11, 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

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!