May 2

Spring Concert- Garrett College Auditorium, 8 pm. Varied program of marches, Gershwin melodies and other favorites and opportunities for kids to get up close to band instruments. $.  www.garrettband.org. Contact 301.387.6463 or wrissell2@earthlink.net.

May 3

Procession of the Species – Oakland. An artistic & joyous parade where community members celebrate their relations with each other & the natural world. www.garrettprocession.org. Contact 301.334.6960.

Garrett County Student Arts Fair -- Garrett College
Performances begin at 10:30 in the college auditorium.  Art activities will be held from 11 am - 4 pm. 

May 5

Cinco de Mayo – Honi-Honi Bar, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Honi-Honi with live entertainment and more! www.honi-honi.com. Contact 301.387.9172.

May 7

Voices and Visions – Oakland Library, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Poet Mary Azrael’s workshops feature modern American poetry with readings, discussions, and excerpts from PBS Voices and Visions program. www.relib.net. Contact 301.334.3996, ext. 102.

May 8

 Spotlight on Women in Business sponsored by the Garrett County Business and Professional Women's Club.  6:00 p.m. , Will O' the Wisp. 
A networking hour with exhibits followed by a presentation by Dorothy Andrea Tuel, Owner of Sewickley Spa and former Pennsylvania Business Woman of the Year.  She will discuss Growing and Leveraging Your Business.  For more information and registration ($5 fee) or exhibiting, please contact Suzanne Nicolas, 301-533-0331 or Joann Harsh, 301-334-9766.

May 10

GALS Luncheon and Book Swap – Uno’s Restaurant, noon. $.  For additional info and reservations, please contact Maggie Lemak at 301.387.7800 or email maggie@thegals.org.

Kite Kreations – New Germany State Park, 1:00 pm. Make your own kite and fly it in the park.  Kids of all ages are welcome to make a kite and try it out.  Materials will be provided. Reservations required. $. Contact 301.895.5453.

March For Babies – Oakland, registration at 9:00 am, starts at 10:00 am.

Fundraiser for March of Dimes. Great fun. Good food. Help all babies be born healthy and happy! www.marchforbabies.org. Contact 301.722.3876 or scrawford@marchforbabies.com.

May 10 - 11

Plant It & They Will Come – Elk Ridge NatureWorks, 9 am – 3 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

May 12

Taste of Garrett County – The Lodge at WISP.  The spotlight is on foods and beverages prepared, produced, or served by local businesses.  Proceeds will benefit the Garrett County Recreational Trails Project.  $. www.visitdeepcreek.com  Contact 301.387.4386.

May 16

4th Annual Senior Citizen Prom "A Night at the Oscars" - St. Peter's Catholic Church, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Open to seniors age 55 and over Includes Dinner, Live Entertainment by Johnny Moore, door prizes, and the "red carpet treatment".

Kaden Sharpless Benefit Home Interior/Longaberger Basket Bingo -- Westernport American Legion, 6:30 pm -- doors open at 5
Ticket cost is $20 donation.  Don't forget your bingo dobbers.   Contact: Becky Donnellan, Home Interior Consultant at 301.359.3641 OR 301.707.4123 or Cory Gray, Longaberger Consultant at 301.689.0136 OR 301.876.3677 for more information.

May 17

Wisp Ski Patrol Tournament – Wisp Resort Golf Course, 11 am. Four Man Scramble Tournament to raise funds for the Patrol that keeps Wisp slopes safe and fun! Cash prize for 1^st & 2^nd, giveaways and dinner. $. Wispskipatrol.org. Contact 301.501.0686.

May 23

Morgan State University Choir – Garrett College, 7:30 pm. Organized by the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival. $. www.artsandintertainment.org. Contact 301-.387.3082 or glaf@artsandintertainment.org.

May 24

Endless Winter Memorial Day Rail Jam – Wisp Resort, 10:00 am. The snow comes out of storage for this spring rail jam open to skiers and boarders. $. www.wispresort.com. Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com

May 24 -25

Plant It & They Will Come – Elk Ridge Nature Works, 9 am – 3 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

May 24 – 26

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

May 25

TEVA Memorial Day 10k – ASCI. 10km Trail Running Event through the Fork Run Recreation Area during the Deep Creek Lake Memorial Day Celebration. $. www.adventuresportscenter.com Contact 301.387.3250

Wisp Downhill Mountain Bike Race – Wisp Resort, 11:00 am. Check out the racers as they speed down our mountain during the one day downhill race! Cash and prizes awarded! $. www.wispresort.com. Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com.