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April 21 - April 27, 2025 Events- Garrett County Chamber Of Commerce
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Whats Happening This Week
Garrett County Chamber Of Commerce
April 9 - April 15, 2025   April 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  |
| Garrett County Chamber of Commerce | 15 Visitors Center Drive | McHenry, MD 21541 US |
Garrett County Chamber Of Commerce
Garrett County Chamber Of Commerce
 March 31 - April 6, 2025   April Lunch N Learn: Bereavement at Work - April 3Downstairs @ UNO Pizzeria & Grill - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.Enjoy a light lunch and hear from Dr. Kent Tonkin, Associate Professor at Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA, on the topic of bereavement in the workplace. Lunch will be provided at no cost to attendees thanks to the generous sponsorship of C&S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A. One size does NOT fit all: Integrating employee preferences into workplace bereavement leave and communications policies. The Family Medical Leave Act guarantees most American workers up to 12 weeks of leave for a medical condition, but most employees can expect four days of bereavement time…if their employers offer it. This session will explore the impacts of leave policies on work-life balance during personal loss and the power that supervisors have in managing employee bereavement. Best practices for flexible workplace policies will also be discussed in the context of today’s work environment. Dr. Tonkin will apply the results of his qualitative research alongside trends and practices in the modern workplace to suggest ways in which managers and employers can create more grief-literate (and compassionate) workplaces. The purpose of this presentation is to: 1. Identify problematic managerial practices regarding grief in the workplace.2. Present the author’s qualitative research and seminal sources to provide nuanced details about the challenges faced by grieving employees.3. Suggest flexible best practices for better reintegrating and serving bereaved employees into their work environments. 4. Identify potential national policy changes which could assist employees and employers in creating more fair and equitable employment practices. Learning objectives:1. Create conversation regarding interaction with bereaved employees, including information sharing. 2. Discuss training and policy options for companies to better serve bereaved employees.3. Classify and explain best practices in creating compassionate workplaces. For more information and to register, click here April Business After Hours 2025 - Pawn Run Bar & KitchenThe 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.  Vote in the 2025 Board of Directors Election!Please be advised that official ballots for the 2025 Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors election are in the mail and will be delivered to all primary representatives of in-county Chamber members. The Chamber is governed by a 15-member volunteer Board of Directors and 1/3 of Board is up for re-election each year. Primary representatives of in-county members will receive a Board ballot, bio, and a return envelope. Please review the candidates, select five, and have your ballot delivered to Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, 15 Visitors Center Drive, McHenry, MD 21541 no later than April 9, 2025. New Board members and officers will be announced at the Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Cross Ireland Off Your Bucket List With Our 2026 "Shades of Ireland" Chamber TripThe Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an exciting new bucket list trip! We are partnering with the award-winning travel agency, Collette, to offer “Shades of Ireland” March 22-31, 2026. We will be holding a special Trip Preview Presentation on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to give prospective travelers a taste of what’s in store during this life-changing tour and answer any questions you may have regarding the process, itinerary, and the lauded Collette Difference. Click here to download the "Shades of Ireland" flyer. Click here to register for the Preview Presentation.  Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Autumn Glory RoyaltyPlease 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 SpecialsThis 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. |
Garrett County Chamber Of Commerce What's Happening In Garrett County
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
March 19 - March 25, 2025 |
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March 20 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm "Jameson for Your Jigs" Event at Shamrock Whiskey & Cigar Bar624 Humbert School Rd, Rockwood, PA.Enjoy food and drinks from Emerald Isle as Jameson hosts our Irish fest. Sampling & Cocktail Hour begins at 5:30 with Dinner at 6:45pm. Hosted by Shamrock Whiskey & Cigar Bar and Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits.5:30 - 6:30 Irish Whiskey tasting & Cocktail hourEnjoy samples from Jameson, Redbreast, & Green Spot or a Specialty Cocktail created to feature each Irish WhiskeyDinner at 6:45pmIncludes: Irish Pub Salad, Baked Oysters, Braised Beef Short Rib, Plum & Cream CobblerTickets are $75 each which includes dinner, tasting, tax & gratuity.Cash Bar available for anything additional.There will be prizes & giveaways from our Irish Whiskey Sponsors!!Click here for tickets: https://square.link/u/qGmSEO1p |
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March 20 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Deep Creek Lake Lecture Series Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, McHenry, MD.Join us for our Deep Creek Lake Lecture Series every Thursday in March 2025, 6pm at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. The lecture topics are:-Operation of the Deep Creek Hydroelectric Power Station (Brookfield Renewable)-History of Real Estate around Deep Creek Lake (Karen Myers)-Fishing on and around Deep Creek Lake (TBD)-Wildlife and Habitats of Deep Creek Lake (DNR TBD)Follow us for the exact schedule and more details on each lecture!More info on the Deep Creek Lake Centennial including more events, projects, an interactive timeline and more available at https://dcl100.com/ Free Admission. |
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March 20 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Pottery ClassDeep Creek Pottery, 1550 Deep Creek Drive, Suites C & D, McHenry, MD.We will offer a series of 5 classes that will include the pinch, coil, slab methods and an introduction to the pottery wheel! Every Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00PM for 5 weeks $200.00 per student includes all glazes and firings! $25.00 registration fee to hold your space! The balance due at the first class! Click on ticket link to pay your registration fee! https://square.link/u/ZpkXCsQg |
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March 20 | 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. |
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March 21 | 6:00 pm Game NightVarious Locations.Join us for Game Night every Friday night at various locations. Starts at 6pmCheck on our Garrett Gamers page on Facebook to see location and information. Free Admission.Contact Information: shepherdDCL@gmail.com. |
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March 21 | 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! |
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March 23 | 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. |
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March 23 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Community Choir Rehearsals ScheduledSt. Mark's Lutheran Church, 2nd Street, Oakland, MD.Community Choir Rehearsals Scheduled.Love to sing? Consider joining the Garrett Choral Society! Spring rehearsal season is underway on Sundays from 2-4pm at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Oakland. This is our 46th year of presenting vocal music to the community. Feel free to stop by or email garrettchoralsociety@gmail.com for more information. The concert date is May 18 at 3pm in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College.$20 membership fee. |
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March 23 | 4:00 pm California Wine Dinner at Cornucopia146 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, MD.Experience five courses of wines from Gundlach Bunschu led by winemaker Joe Uhr alongside elevated pairings from Chef Martin Galloway, CEC. One of California's oldest wineries, Gundlach Bunschu wines are produced at the prolific intersection of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros, and Napa Valley appellations, and are Regenerative Organic Certified. $125pp plus tax or gratuity, reservations essential with 50% deposit.Visit thecornucopiacafe.com for complete menu details. |
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March 24 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Shamrock Session" Irish Dancing Workshop at Cosmic StudiosCosmic Studios, 221 South Third St., Oakland, MD.Join us for a "Shamrock Session" and learn traditional Irish dancing with Cierra Derato (O'Keefe), a World Championship level Irish dancer, who has competed nationally and internationally over the past twenty plus years. Cierra has performed with renowned names such as Eileen Ivers, O'Malley's March, the Saw Doctors, Lilt, and many more. She's danced at the Kennedy Center, the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater, and at various Embassy events across Washington, D.C. She brings her love of Irish dance to retirement homes, children's centers, and various other organizations across the DMV. Born into a strong Irish heritage, Cierra loves spreading her passion for Irish dance, culture, and music with audiences around the world. Join us at Cosmic Studios, Monday, March 24th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm for a beginner "Shamrock Session" workshop which will include traditional Irish dance lessons and traditional ceili practice, with drinks and snacks provided for $25! Recommended for ages 12 years and up. |
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March 25 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Community Band Rehearsals Open to New MembersPerforming Arts Center at Garrett College, McHenry, MD.It’s Spring rehearsal season for the Garrett Community Concert Band! Weekly rehearsals are in progress for the upcoming concert on Sunday afternoon, April 27. New players, both young and old, are welcome to join the band. Auditions are not required, but experience playing a band instrument is recommended. Practices are held from 7-8:30 pm on Tuesday evenings in the Recital Hall at Garrett College’s Performing Arts Center. Come give us a try! Email garrettconcertband@gmail.com for more information. |
Marketing Roundtable: Garrett County's Big Funky Blues Festival
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce invites all Chamber members to the next Marketing Roundtable on Wednesday, May 10 from 11 am – 12 pm in the Chamber conference room.
The meeting will feature the owners of OMG Relax, LLC, Christine and Randy Anderson, providing an update on their new summertime event, Garrett County’s Big Funky Blues Festival. Slated for Saturday, August 12 from 10 am – 9 pm at the Garrett County Fairgrounds, the festival includes live music from nine bands, food, crafters, artisans, axe throwing, glass blowing, blacksmithing, kid’s zone and more. A portion of each ticket sale will benefit Camp Caring of Garrett County, a summer day camp for children with special needs. This is a terrific opportunity for area marketing professionals and Chamber member businesses to learn more about this exciting new family-friendly event in Garrett County.
You can attend the Marketing Roundtable in-person or virtually via Zoom. The event is free to attend but is limited to Chamber members and registration is required as space is limited. The meeting will be held in the Chamber’s conference room at the Visitors Center. To register, click “Register” above right to reserve your spot!
Date and Time
Wednesday May 10, 2023
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM EDT
Location
Chamber Conference Room
15 Visitors Center Drive
McHenry, MD 21541
Fees/Admission
FREE but registration is required
Contact Information
301.387.8746
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Garrett County Chamber of Commerce celebrates successful year
From The Garrett County Republican
McHENRY — The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Membership Meeting and Dinner on June 6, when chamber members and staff celebrated a highly successful year.
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, which began as the Mt. Top Chamber of Commerce in 1952, merged with the Garrett County/Deep Creek Lake Promotion Council in 1997.
It is now the largest professional business association in the region with 600 members representing every industry in the community. Since the two organizations merged 22 years ago, the Chamber has partnered with the county to build the Visitors Center in McHenry, launched the Art & Wine Festival and Garrett Trails, created “The Deep Creek Experience” county-wide brand, established the annual Business & Industry Appreciation program, created the annual Fire on the Mountain Fourth of July Fireworks display and garnered certification of the Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area.
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Garrett County Chamber wins 2 awards at Tourism Summit
ELLICOTT CITY — The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce won two awards at the 37th-Annual Tourism and Travel Summit presented by the Maryland Tourism Coalition.
Competing against nominees from other counties in the state, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce won the Best Product or Event award (Small Category) for their Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area 5th Anniversary Celebration and the Best Digital Campaign for their “Garrett County 360° Virtual Reality Experience.”
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