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Ongoing Events

48^th Annual Garrett County Fishing Contest – Co-sponsored by Deep Creek Outfitters Hardware and Bait House and the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. Weekly winners and awards given for the season’s largest catches. Fish must be caught in Garrett County and registered at Deep Creek Outfitters and Bait House. www.deepcreektimes.com/fishing.asp Contact 301.387.2200.

Chicken & Rib Barbeque – Grantsville Fire Hall; First Saturday of each month, 11 am – 4 pm. The Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Chicken BBQ on April 1, May 6, June 3, August 5, September 2, and October 7. $. cms.firehouse.com/dept/GrantsvilleMD, Contact 301.895.3808 or sdyche@verizon.net.

Corn Maze Adventure – Cove Run Farms, Accident. August – October. Test your sense of direction in the 10 acre corn maze. This year’s theme will be 4-h. Educational materials, snacks, picnic pavilions, and restrooms. $. www.coverunfarms.com. Contact 301.746.8161.

Deep Creek Cellars – 177 Frazee Ridge Road, Friendsville, free wine tastings & tours, Wednesday to Saturday 11 am – 6 pm, other days by appointment. Enjoy views of three states, crafts and foods by regional artisans, all while sampling fine wines at our earth-friendly winery. Mid-April to late November. www.deepcreekcellars.com, Contact 301.746.4349.

Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center – Deep Creek Lake State Park, open daily 10 am – 5 pm, Children & adults can enjoy the Department of Natural Resources’ interpretive environmental center, exhibits & Nature Shop and special programs & hikes. Contact 301.387.706

Dogsledding Presentations and Kennel Visits – Husky Power Dogsledding Home Kennels. Enjoy an informative and entertaining dogsledding presentation, grill the mushers; see equipment; hug Huskies and watch films. Call to schedule, Reservations Required. $. www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com, Contact 301.746.7200, Linda@HuskyPowerDogsledding.com.

Drane House & Museum Garden – Accident. A key landmark in the early history of Western Maryland for its architecture and for its association with the early settlement of Garrett County. Contact 301.746.8427

Garrett County Historical Museum – 107 South Second Street, Oakland; Through April 30, Thurs.-Sat. 10:00 am – 3pm, May – December, Mon.-Sat. 10:00 am – 3 pm. The museum has a G Scale working train, a room filled with pictures of hotels from years ago and an 1850’s cabin. Free. Contact 301.334.3226.

Grantsville Museum – May 18 – Oct. 20, Main Street, Grantsville; Friday and Saturdays 1 - 5 pm Sunday by Appointment. See photos and equipment by Leo Beachy and a variety of items from the Grantsville area. Contact 301.895.5314.

Friend Family Association Museum and Genealogical Library – 261 Maple Street, Friendsville. Open May through October. Depicts history of Friendsville and contains artifacts of early Indian dwellers. Library contains 1,000 general genealogical books and files. Contact 301.746.4690.

Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibit – The Gallery, 206 E. Alder Street, Oakland; Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am – 5 pm. The Gallery of the Garrett County Arts Council features Garrett County’s finest arts and crafts. www.garrettarts.com Contact 301.334.6580 or garrettarts@earthlink.net.

Farm Tours – Sunnyside Wools, 159 Sunnyside Road, Oakland; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Visit and interact with the animals – Sheep, Goats, Llamas, Alpacas and Mini-Horse. See a sheep-to-fiber demonstration and shop in our on farm store. $. Contact 301.334.9398, woollady@gcnetmail.net.

Savage Reservoir Eco Kayak Tours – 20 minutes from Deep Creek Lake, Tours daily from 10 am – 2 pm, great for beginners, double kayaks for children/seniors & parents. Picnic lunch buffet included. $. www.allearthecotours.com. Contact 301.746.4083 or ccalhoun1@verizon.net.

Simon Pearce Tours – 265 Glass Drive, Mt. Lake Park; 9 am – 5 pm. Open 7 days a week-. Factory open to visitors for self-guided tours to watch master glass blowers create beautiful glassware. Retail store on premises. Free. www.simonpearce.com Contact 301.334.5277 or customerservice@simonpearce.com.

Spruce Forest Artisan Village – Casselman Road, Grantsville; Monday - Saturday, some Sundays 9 am – 5 pm, May 1- October 31. Enjoy the summer season with award-winning artists-in-residence and visiting artisans making crafts in historic log cabins and plank buildings. Free. www.spruceforest.org Contact 301.895.3332 or info@spruceforest.org.

Stained Glass Cutting Demonstrations – Stained Glass Gallery, 214 I Street, Mt. Lake Park; July – September open 7 days a week, 10 am – 5 pm. Stained glass cutting demonstrations and tour showroom with over 2,000 stained glass creations. www.stainedglassgallery.net. Contact 301.334.8222.

Sundays

Open Museum at The Ticket Office – Spruce & G Streets, Mountain Lake Park; 2 pm – 4 pm. Third Sunday of every month. Built in 1890 and currently restored as a museum, the Ticket Office served as the Mountain Lake Park Association office and as the ticket booth for Bashford Amphitheater. www.mtnlakepark.com Contact 301.334.4314 or mlpclerk@mac.com.

Mondays:

Children’s Hour – Oakland Library; 10:30 am – 11:30 am. For preschoolers, this program stimulates language and listening skills through stories, music, movement and crafts. Discontinued during August. www.relib.net. Contact 301.334.3996.

Children’s Story Time – Grantsville Library, 11:00 am - noon. For preschoolers, this program stimulates language and listening skills through stories, music, movement and crafts. www.relib.net. Contact 301.895.5298.

Lap Sit – Oakland Library; Mondays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am through May 19, 2008. For infants to 3-year-olds and their caregivers. This is a special program with singing, finger play, rhymes, and stories. www.relib.net Contact 301.334.3996.

Pool Tournaments – Jubilee Junction, Friendsville. First Monday of the month, 6:00 pm. Hang out in a fun atmosphere and try your skill for pool. Winner gets half the money. $. Contact 301.746.5252.

Railey Mtn. Lake Vacations Summer Welcome Party – Uno Chicago Grill; every Monday - June 16 - August 18 , from 4 – 5:30 pm. Join the party and learn about area activities from the vendors themselves. Guests can explore & plan activities such as, golfing, kayaking, spa services, whitewater rafting & more. www.deepcreek.com Contact 800.846.7368 or mtlake@deepcreek.com.

Tuesdays:

Toddler Tuesday – Discovery Center, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Stories, crafts, wee hike, playtime for kids 6 months to 5 or 6 years of age. www.allearthecotours.com. Contact 301.746.4083 or ccalhoun1@verizon.net

Movie of the Week Special – Garrett 8 Cinemas. Bring the family to the Cinemas for a selected movie of the week for only $3.50! Discontinued on May 13. Movie listings available at www.garrett8cinema.com. Contact 301.387.2500.

Wednesdays:

Bonfire Extravaganza, Sacred Fire-Sacred Drum – Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center, 8 pm, Mid- June through August. Story telling, drumming, costumed performers, song & dance participation, face painting, and more. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and flashlights. $. www.allearthecotours.com. Contact 301.746.4083.

Herrington Manor Hay Rides – Herrington Manor State Park, Wednesdays 10am-12pm & Fridays 2pm - 4pm. Tour the Snaggy Mountain Trail of the Garrett State Forest and enjoy stopping to view the watchable wildlife area and beaver pond. Contact 301.334.9180.

Oakland Farmers Market – Pavilion by town parking lot, off 2nd Street in downtown Oakland; 10:00 am – 1 pm. Find delicious, locally-grown, fresh-picked vegetables, fruits & berries, as well as homemade baked goods, jams and jellies, fall decorations, and crafts. www.MountainFresh.org Contact 301.334.6960 or info@MountainFresh.org

Storytime – Accident Library, 11:00 am – noon. Stories are read to the children followed by a craft. Program includes music and interactive CDs. People from the community present some of the programs. www.relib.net. Contact 301.746.8792.

Fridays:

All You Can Eat Buckwheat Cake Supper – Jubilee Junction, Friendsville, MD. First Friday of Every Month, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Buckwheat cakes, fresh sausage, fried potatoes and more, full menu also available. $. Contact 301.746.5252.

Little Yough Summer Music Festival – Mt. Fresh Pavilion, Oakland Parking Lot; Friday nights thru July & Labor Day, 7 pm. The evening concerts are family oriented. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the concerts along the Little Youghiogheny River. www.oaklandmd.com.

Wine and Food Tasting – Arrowhead Market, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, April 25, May 30, August 8, September 12. Come and sample our gourmet wines and food. Featuring a new select wine and food item every month. www.arrowheadmarket.com. Contact 301.387.4020.

Saturdays:

Brunch and Learn – Decorators Nook, Oakland. 11 am. Interior design topics discussed each week, one-on-one time with a designer. Topics available online, reservations required. www.decnook.com. Contact 301.387.2355.

Landon’s Library Play-Date – April 5, May 3 , June 7, August 2, Sept. 6. Ruth Enlow Library, Oakland. 10:45 am. A free, fun-filled play date held the first Sunday of each month, open to children ages 2 – 6. The play dates are honoring the legacy of Landon Bryant Boal. www.landonslibrary.org, Contact 301.334.2560, bboal@pennswoods.net.

Oakland Farmers Market – Pavilion by town parking lot, off 2nd Street in downtown Oakland; 10:00 am – 1 pm. Find delicious, locally-grown, fresh-picked vegetables, fruits & berries, as well as homemade baked goods, jams and jellies, and crafts. www.MountainFresh.org Contact 301.334.6960 or info@MountainFresh.org.

Music at Penn Alps – Great Hall at Penn Alps, Grantsville; 7:30 pm. May – September, Music at Penn Alps presents an annual twelve week concert series, comprising Classical and American music concerts. $. www.musicatpennalps.org Contact 301.895.4250.

May 31:         Amy Sposato & Vocal Ensemble, VA
June 7:         William Montgomery & Roy Hakes, MD
June 14:       Lee Murdock, IL
June 21        Nancy Roldan, MD
June 28       WV Quartet assisted by Andrew Kohn, WV
July 5            Ensemble Gaudior, VA
July 12          Brain Plitnick, MD
July 26          Gorton-Van Heusen Trio, PA
Aug. 2           Lomazov-Rackers Piano Duo, MA
Aug. 9           Marissa Regni, VA
Aug. 16         Amy Leung & Naoko Takoa, UT
Aug. 23         Jonathon Carney Trio, MD
Sept. 6          Conrad Tao, NY