The HoniHoni Bar at Deep Creek Lake is going to celebrate its 45th birthday this coming Saturday, January 25, 2014!
There will be birthday cake for everyone, drink specials and live band entertainment by The Remedy from 8-11pm!
Author: Christine Rickmann
Happy MLK Day!
“He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.” MLK Martin Luther King day has been observed since 1986. As it is a floating holiday it is always celebrated on the third Monday of January – close to, but not on MLK’s birthday, which is January 15. This holiday is still very important, maybe more important than a . . .
Plans for the weekend?
Not sure yet how to spend your weekend? For Saturday, January 18, 2014, the weatherman has cold temperatures and snow for us – the Mountain State Brewing Company in McHenry, MD offers a cozier alternative: From 1 to 4pm Scott Alexander will perform at the Brewery. His music is described as “… nonrepetitive pop. His music is truly unique in the way it avoids verse-chorus repetitive structures, while employing catchy melodies and witty lyrics that evolve naturally through each song”. . . .
Tonight in Accident, MD!
The Moonshadow Cafe in Accident, MD has another evening of live music coming up tonight, January 10, 2014. The Moonshadow Cafe’s website describes the music of The Glen Strother Project as”funky jazzy soul with horns”. The concert starts at 7pm, admission is $5 per person. Please contact their website http://moonshadowcafe.com/ for more information.
Chase winter away!
Snowy Sunday ahead! Go Wrestling!
On January 5, 2014 it’s time for another SuGO Sunday at Gears in Accident, MD. The event starts at 1pm and will end at approx. 5pm. Never heard of SuGO? Gears describe it as “the not-so-ancient-art of building Sumo Wrestling Robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS”. You and your team will build LEGO robots and then compete in a wrestling tournament. Cost is $10 per team, snacks and refreshments are available for purchase. Light refreshments are available for purchase. Please check out . . .
Happy New Year!
Need some fresh air?
The Garrett County State Parks offer their First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day. At Herrington Manor State Park, the hike starts at 1pm and you are invited to bring your (well-behaved, on a leash) dog with you. A a park ranger will guide this hike around Herrington Manor and will inform you about what you need to know when you bring your dog to a state park. At New Germany State Park the hike will start at approx. 1pm. . . .
Don’t throw that tree out yet!
Although in some counties the landfills are ready to accept and recycle your Christmas trees, it would be a shame to throw it out just yet. After the hustle and bustle of gift giving and visiting with friends and family, now you could just enjoy your Christmas decorations and your beautiful Christmas tree. Plus, Christmas is not over yet. The end of Christmas is officially marked by Epiphany, the day of the Holy Three Kings, on January 6. Traditionally in . . .
What to do on New Year’s Eve
Still no plans for New Year’s Eve? There is a couple of events scheduled in the area: Dutch’s at Silvertree offers a New Year’s Celebration from 7pm to 1am. There will be a Cocktail Hour, a dinner, a Champagne Toast at midnight, a New Year’s Buffet and dance and live music. For 150$ per person you will also receive 10 complimentary chips for the Fur Ball Casino and there will be a Silent Auction to benefit Hart for Animals. Call . . .