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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Garrett County Chamber Of Commerce April 16 - April 22, 2025

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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April 9 - April 15, 2025April 9 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Friends of the LibraryOakland Library. Every Second Wednesday of the Month.Love your local library? Want to help shape its programs and future? Become a Friend of the Library and contribute your ideas and talents. Join us to discuss programs and activities you'd like to see.April 10 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm April Business After Hours - Pawn Run Bar & Kitchen485 Boy Scout Road, Oakland, MD.The Chamber is pleased to announce that Pawn Run Bar & Kitchen will be hosting our April Business After Hours on Thursday, April 10th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.   Nestled in the mountains and off the beaten path; Pawn Run's vision of a laid back, outdoorsy environment to enjoy craft cocktails, craft beer, wine and signature small plates has come to life. No matter the season, whether you are coming by car, bike or snowmobile - they are happy to have you!  They love this land and the roots they have planted along the way. The owners of Pawn Run were presented with an opportunity to revitalize and protect the business and that is just what they did. Their passion for the history of the building has been the driving force behind their mission to keep the good times rolling for the community in this small corner of Maryland!  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-membersTo register, click here.April 10 | 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 10 | 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 10, 11 & 12 | 7:30 pm  Northern Garrett High Theatre Performance of the Little Shop of HorrorsPerforming Arts Center at Garrett College, McHenry, MD.Join the Northern Garrett High School Theatre's production of "Little Shop of Horrors" from April 10th through 12th, at 7:30 pm, at the Performing Arts Center of Garrett College. In a dead-end job in a dead-end shop, Seymour Krelbourn snips the dead ends off of flowers beside his miserly boss, Mr. Mushnik and the love of his life, Audrey Fulquard, wishing that his luck will change. When a strange and unusual plant falls into his lap, Seymour finds his stars realigned! Suddenly, the world revolves around him and this new flytrap that he names Audrey 2. To stay on his winning streak, all Seymour will have to do is keep his precious plant fed… Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy musical, at times funny, frightening, and sincere, but always outrageous.Parental discretion is advised for audience members under 13 years of age. Tickets are available at https://garrettarts.org/event-directory/ for $5/each. April 11 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm St. Peter's Fish DinnersSt. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Parish Center Hall, 208 S. Fourth St., Oakland, MD.Friday Fish Dinners at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish!Everyone's favorite tradition is back . . . Enjoy a BIG fish dinner with your family and friends at St. Peter's in Oakland, Fridays during Lent (March 7 – April 11). Dine-in and Carry-out meals are available.Prices:$13 adults$6 children (ages 12 and under)$7 fish sandwich onlyMenu and event details can be found at garrettstpeter.com/fishdinners.All are welcome!April 12 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring Farmers Markets by Mountain Fresh Producers AssociationMountain 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 12 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hat Bar & Caricature Drawings at Cosmic Studios!Cosmic Cheer and Gymnastics, 221 South Third St., Oakland, MD.Join us at Cosmic Studios for Open Gym/Open Play. We will have Medved Farms set up with The Hat Bar offering tons of options to choose from including new summer styles! Our friend the “Silly Goose” Paul Tepper will also be here drawing caricatures! Come join us for a perfect fun filled family Spring Day!April 13 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wine Tasting at Smoke N Mirrors114 South 3rd Street, Oakland, MD.Come join us in the Gallery for a free wine tasting, on Sunday, April 13. Wine is available to purchase by the bottle or by the glass and the Tapas menu is available during the tasting. Walk-ins are welcome!April 13 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Team BingoMountain State Brewing Company, 6690 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD.Team Bingo every Sunday at 1pm!Contact information: 301-387-3360. April 13 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Easter Egg-StravaganzaDeep Creek Pottery, 1550 Deep Creek Drive, Suites C & D, McHenry, MD. Join us for a fun and fantastic event! Our Easter Egg-Stravangza is sure to please! Paint Easter Pottery or choose a fun spring mosaic creation! Free crafts after your project and a fun snack bar are sure to please! We will have a face painter from 1:00-3:00 PM. This will be an event not to be missed! See you soon! A $5 entry fee will be charged per family! This is a walk in event! Contact information: 301-501-1619 or deepcreekpottery@gmail.com.View Full Calendar of EventsSubmit New Event

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The Meadow Spring Kick Off Event 2023

Halian Landscapes & Mosser Meadow Nurseries is hosting their second Spring Kick Off Event! They will be fully stocked with plants, food, and entertainment! They are also hosting several other local artisans and vendors in the area including:
-ABPH Art
-Bearded Bee
-Bel Masso Fire Boulders
-Deep Creek Pottery
-Fernwood Soap
-Kennedy’s Kreations
-Mountain Magic Candle Company
-Pleasant Valley Woodcrafts
-Spruce Knob Maple

*FOOD: Coffee Bar, Wildom Farm, Sweitzer’s BBQ & Go Go Gelato
*LIVE MUSIC: by Terah Crawford from 11-2pm
*FREE Kettle Corn and Face Painting 

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Garrett County's Premiere Luxury Picnic Company

Introducing luxury picnics and events for tourists and locals alike to the area! The Party Club luxury picnics give people the opportunity to celebrate and gather at curated tablescapes without the stress of planning their event. This means you can go all out for your birthday, bachelorette, bridal brunch, date night, or just for fun picnics- without lifting a finger! For more information and to book your picnic visit Home (partyclubco.com)

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