It’s that time of year again for the Garrett County, MD Agriculture Fair! This is a great time for all family and friends to get out and enjoy the local vendors, crafters, and farmers of our County. Not to mention everyone’s favorite THE RIDES! The fair officially opens on July 28 – August 2, 2014. Tickets for the rides are $10 for every person over 36″ tall., Children under 36″ tall are $5 and all children under 2 years of . . .
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Get Fit for Summer!!!
The Continuing Education and Training Division of Garrett College is offering Zumba® Fitness courses. The courses begin May 17, 2014 and continue to June 21, 2014 from 9-10 a.m. This class is suitable for all ages, so grab the family and get in shape for summer!! For more information you can contact Terry Beachy, Northern Outreach Center Coordinator at (301)-895-4700 or via email at [email protected].
Goosebumps and Grapes
On Friday, February 21, 2014, from 6 to 9pm, Goosebumps & Grapes will take place at the HoniHoni Bar at Deep Creek Lake, MD. The event features a bonfire as well as a wine sampling. The wines are courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company and will be sold at Arrowhead Market on Friday and Saturday. $3 from every bottle purchased will be donated to Special Olympics Maryland. Admission is $20 (Donation to Special Olympics Maryland). So far $98,099 have been . . .
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 $10 per team, snacks and refreshments are available for purchase. Light refreshments are available for purchase. Please check out . . .
What to do on New Year’s Eve
Still no plans for New Year’s Eve? There is a couple of events scheduled in the area: Dutch’s at Silvertree offers a New Year’s Celebration from 7pm to 1am. There will be a Cocktail Hour, a dinner, a Champagne Toast at midnight, a New Year’s Buffet and dance and live music. For 150$ 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 . . .
There for you!
With the Holidays coming up you will hopefully have a couple of days off work. This would be the perfect time to go house hunting in Garrett County or to make plans to build the home of your dreams. Humberson Homes will be there for you over the Holidays and on the weekends! Don’t hesitate to give them a call, they will be happy to find the perfect house for you, no matter if you prefer to build or buy! . . .
Saint Nicholas Day
December 6 is St. Nicholas Day! Saint Nicholas, or Nikolaos of Myra, passed away on December 6, 343. St. Nicholas had a reputation for generally working wonders and for helping the poor. As he was a very modest person, he did not want to give his gifts openly, so he did it during the night when everybody was asleep. For example it is said that he put coins in the shoes left out for him. Nowadays, St. Nicholas is still . . .
Make it a Railroad Weekend!
If you like trains you have plenty of choices, even if the weather is not so nice. Why not go to Oakland, MD and visit the Railroad Museum at the old B&O train station? In November and December an exhibition of train photographs takes place, the museum is open Friday and Saturday from 10 to 3 and on Sunday from 12 to 3. Enjoy the atmosphere in the beautiful B&O train station and learn about the history of the railroad. . . .
Frost in Garrett County
This morning we woke up to a beautiful fall day in Garrett County, MD. In some areas temperatures dropped below freezing, and the lawns had a beautiful white frosty coating. This is the perfect day to go for a walk in one of the Western Maryland’s State Parks, prepare your yard for winter and to bring in your potted plants. In the evening warm up in front of a crackling fire in front of your fireplace. No fireplace to sit . . .
The holidays are approaching…
…have you already booked your vacation rental at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County? Check out https://humberson.com/rentals/vacation-rental/ for a real nice place, including all amenities. The cottage is located directly at Deep Creek Lake and in walking distance to shops and restaurants and only a very short drive away from Wisp Resort. Don’t wait too long, it’s hard to find a better deal, especially with the special winter rates!