September 2011

September  4

Dogsledding Presentations and Kennel Visits - Husky Power Dogsledding, 10:00am – noon. Dogsledding presentation. www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com, 301.746.7200.

September 10

7th Annual Art & Wine Festival – Garrett County Fairgrounds. Artists, silent auction and more! www.deepcreekwinefest.com.

September 17

Ridgeview Valley Barn Dance and Silent Auction – Ridgeview Valley, 5 pm – 9 pm. BBQ, entertainment, fundraiser for Garrett Mentors. 301.334.1783.

Conducting Multiple Woodland Resource Management and Uses Walking Workshop -   10 AM to 2 PM in Morgan County, WV, near Largent off of Route-9
 Sponsored by the: WV Woodland Owners Assoc., WVU Extension, and the WVU Appalachian Hardwood Center.  This event, led by Nick Casto, will highlight and demonstrate “First Hand” some of the various techniques used to cultivate wildlife food plots and habitat areas, and desirable tree species such as oak, black cherry, hickory, yellow poplar, etc. in WV woodlands.  Tree planting, road development, invasive plant control and much more will also be discussed.  The tour will include uphill walking but will not be strenuous. Appropriate clothing and walking footwear are recommended.  Pre-Registration for this "Free" event is recommended and lunch will be provided.  For more information and directions to the location contact: Dan Magill, Forester at the WVU Appalachian Hardwood Center by phone at: (304) 293-9419, or by e-mailing dmagill@wvu.edu

September 22

Garrett County Volunteer Fair -- 3:00-7:00 PM in the gym of Garrett College. 
 Additional information can be found at www.garrettcollege.edu/volunteer

September 23 – 25

North American Open Rafting Championships – Adventure Sports Center. www.adventuresportscenter.com

Strut Your Stuff – Garrett County Fairgrounds.  Action packed weekend. www.strutyourstuffpromotions.com.

September 24

Mountain Man Pig Out -- Archie's BBQ, 4-8
Proceeds benefit Cindy's Fund.  Click here for more information. 

September 23 – 24

Haunted Shack – Wisp Resort. Get the scare of the year with Wisp Resort best haunted attraction, Rain or shine.  New Rooms added. 301.387.4911, www.wispresort.com.