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June 1
Sumo Wrestling Robots at GEARS – Accident, 1:00 pm. Teams of 2-5 players each build a custom Sumo robot out of LEGOs and then compete on a 3-foot Sumo ring. It’s fun, creative, and a great family activity. www.SuGO.GEARSinc.org. Contact 301.387.2231.
June 5
Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner –The Lodge at Wisp. Enjoy dinner with county business leaders and government officials and live music $. Contact 301.387.4386.
June 6 – 8
Highland Festival – McHenry. a week-end of Celtic celebrations including golf tournament, festival, food and much more. http://highlandfest.info.
June 7
Free Fishing Day – Statewide. No license is required to fish in any of Maryland’s freshwaters on this day. www.dnr.state.md.us Contact 301.387.5563.
Herrington Manor Fishing Rodeo. Harrington Manor State Park., 8am-12pm. Ages 16 and under can participate. This event is on a free fishing day so parents can join in. Trophies, door prizes and refreshments. Contact 301.334.9180 or edsavage@dnr.state.md.us.
Wisp Paintball Tournament – Wisp Resort, 1:00 pm. 3 person teams compete in a grassroots beginner style tournament! Prizes given to top team!
$. www.wispresort.com. Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com
June 11
Dogsledding Presentations and Kennel Visits- Husky Power Dogsledding Home Kennels in McHenry, MD, 10:00 am- noon. Enjoy an informative and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill the mushers, see equipment, hug the Huskies and watch films. No reservations required, this date only. $. www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com Contact 301.746.7200 or Linda@HuskyPowerDogsledding.com.
June 13 -14
2008 Relay For Life of Garrett County – Southern Garrett High School. Each year, across the nation, this event brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. www.events.cancer.org/rflgarrett
June 14
Free Fishing Day – Statewide. No license is required to fish in any of Maryland’s freshwaters on this day. www.dnr.state.md.us Contact 301.387.5563.
Kotaro Fukuma, Pianist- Garrett College- 7:30 pm. Organized by the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival. $. www.artsandintertainment.org. Contact 301.387.3082 or glaf@artsandintertainment.org.
The Flag on Mountain Maryland -. A patriotic celebration with music, Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance, and a Living American Flag. A special tribute to our flag and our country. . www.visitdeepcreek.com Contact 301.387.4386
Welcome Baltimore Raven Cheerleaders – Honi-Honi Bar, 1;00 pm. Live entertainment from Boathouse and a live performance by the Raven’s Cheerleaders. www.honi-honi.com. Contact 301.387. 9172.
Spring Dance 8:00
p.m. Southern Rescue Squad.
Brother Short will play. Tickets are $10 and available at Annie’s Kitchen,
Proudfoot’s, Gregg’s, Curves, Arrowhead, and Foodland Fresh- McHenry.
Proceeds to support the Dove Center.
June 14 - 15
Plant It & They Will Come – Elk Ridge NatureWorks, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Free tours of wildlife habitat garden at 10 am, noon and 2 pm. Native plants and habitat boxes, No restrooms or pets. www.elkridgenatureworks.com. Contact 301.895.3686 or info@elkridgenatureworks.com
June 16
Look Good Feel Better Program - Garrett Memorial Hospital Community Services Building, Oakland, 5:30 pm. A free program that teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Contact lschad@gcmh.com.
June 19
“Deep Creek’s Got Talent” Contest – Honi-Honi Bar, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Our first annual competition featuring prizes for the top three performers. www.honi-honi.com. Contact 301.387.9172.
June 20 – 21
Racer’s Edge Downhill MTB Race Weekend – Wisp Resort, 9:00 am. Two day downhill race event! Different downhill courses each day. Prizes and Cash to winners! $. www.wispresort.com. Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com.
June 20
Battling Botanical Bullies – Savage River State Forest; 9 am – noon. Adults needed to assist Savage River Watershed Association control alien species threatening biodiversity in Bear Pen Woodlands. Pre- registration required. Contact 301.895.3686 or info@elkridgenatureworks.com.
Celebrate Summer! Guided Hike – New Germany State Park, 9:0 0am. Take an interpretive hike along New Germany’s trails, passing through charming stream valleys and enchanting hemlock forest. $. Contact 301.895.5453.
Final 4 Farewell Tournament – Wisp Resort, 2:00 pm. Out with the old, in with the new! Say farewell to holes 1 thru 4 and welcome 4 new golf holes! $. www.wispresort.com. Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com
June 21 - 22
Herrington Manor BioBlitz- Harrington Manor State Park. Search for the various species of plants and animals that live within the park. There will be hikes to locate and identify the diverse species.. Families are encouraged to attend. $ Contact 301.334.9180 or edsavage@dnr.state.md.us.
June 21 – 22
Snowbird Creations Glass Studio Open House – Swanton, MD. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Learn about the art of fused glass/state of the art studio: demonstrations, open dialogue with the artist and retail gallery. www.snowbirdcretions.com. Contact 301.387.4626
June 27-29
31st Annual Grantsville Days – Grantsville Park. A family weekend. Continuous live entertainment, locally prepared foods, Lions chicken BBQ, parade, children’s games, fireworks and more. Sponsored by the Grantsville Lions Club. www.grantsvilledays.com. Contact at 301.895.5387 or gbeachy@verizon.net.
June 28
“Secret County Gardens” Tour – Garrett County, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. A one day tour designed to encourage horticultural and environmental practices while enjoying the beauty of Garrett County. $. www.mountainlaurelgardenclub.org. Contact 301.334.3249.