Halloween Happenings in Garrett County

October 30   First Peoples Trick or Treat  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Grantsville Plaza, 321 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Grantsville, MD 21537. Children ages 13 and under are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and participate in a costume contest. After the contest they will go trick or treating from business to business throughout the plaza. 6:30 costume registration, 7:00 costume judging, 7:30 winners announced, 8:00 trick or treating through the plaza.  Contact Information: Molly Park 301-784-3034, www.Firstpeoples.com

 

November 1  Trunk or Treat   6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. GCC Technologies, LCC, 65 Enterprise Dr., Oakland, MD  21550. In the Southern Garrett Business & Technology Park across from 84 Lumber Co. GCC Technologies, LLC is sponsoring a Trunk or Treat on Friday, November 1st.  Trick or Treating for kids 12 & under. Halloween games, contest, DJ and much more. Want to participate, decorate your Car Trunk, Truck Bed, or a Table & Provide TREATS for Approx. 300 Children Ages 3-12. NO Homemade Treats. All individuals that plan on bringing a decorated car to distribute candy. Must arrive by 5:00 to set up. Food & Refreshments for sale, Halloween Themed Bake Sale, Best Trunk & Costume Contest. All proceeds to benefit Relay for Life, Garrett County United Way, Community Action Food Pantry & GCC's 1st Annual Coat Drive for Charity.

 
 

November 1 Black Bear Tavern's Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest  6:00 pm. Black Bear Tavern, 102 Fort Dr., McHenry, MD  21541. Black Bear's Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest. Great prizes, giveaways & drink specials. Featuring live music by Paul Burger & DJ Logan. Contact Information: www.blackbeartavern.com. FREE

Mailbox Damage Prevention During Snow Removal Operations

Winter Mailbox Tips

As the Garrett County Roads Department is gearing up for the winter season ahead they offer these tips to prevent mailbox damage during snow removal operations.

It is unfortunate that mailboxes are occasionally damaged by Garrett County Roads Department efforts to maintain safe roads during the winter. Plowing of snow can push snow against or in front of mailboxes, limiting access and perhaps causing damage to mailboxes and supports. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure their mailbox is firmly supported so it will be able to withstand snow moved aside by the plow. Check your mailbox and support often, clearing snow from it and depositing the snow properly to maintain proper sight distances.

• Homeowners should make mailboxes as visible as possible for snow plow operators by placing a six-to-eight-inch piece of reflective tape and/or small, brightly colored flags on the mailbox.
• Remove snow from around the mailbox but avoid throwing it back onto the road.
• Homeowners may consider temporarily replacing mailboxes with standard mailboxes for the winter.
• Homeowners may want to consider relocating the mailbox if previous damage occurred.
• Make sure the mailbox is firmly supported in the ground to withstand the snow moved aside by the plow.

Remember the homeowner is responsible for making their mailbox and support visible and stable.

These tips can also be used toward preventing other road frontage property damage such as fences and entry/lamp posts.

For additional information on the County’s policy for handling claims for damage to property resulting from the County’s snow removal activities please visit Snow Removal Claims Policy on the Garrett County website.

Thayerville Water System

Last week contractors were busy on Mountainside digging up property to lay new public water lines from the street connection to houses. The water system was turned on early in the week and all the new fire hydrants are functioning. This is particularly welcome in the Mountainside neighborhood where a number of homeowners have had well water problems. 

It looks like the last piece of the Thayerville System is being completed with the line being installed for Laurel Brook Condominiums under Rt. 219.

Please note, if you want to keep your well it has to be separated from the domestic water supply and may only be used for non-potable purposes such was lawn irrigation, car washing, etc.  If it is not converted to these purposes it may be considered abandoned and you may be required to fill the well housing.  Check with County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) for requirements.

A further note, DPU requires that you pay the $2,000 connection fee before they will install your meter.  Be sure to plan the timing so your contractor can hook up the meter at the same time they are laying your line.

First Snow for Garrett County

This photo at Carmel Cove was taken two days ago (10/21)

How quickly things change - First snowfall of the Season today

REMINDER - Day Light Savings Time ends 11/2 - change your clocks back one hour - It is also good time to do the semi-annual replacement of the batteries in smoke detectors.

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What's Happening in Garrett County Sept. 7 - 13

Sept. 7th
Grantsville Farmers Market
5 pm - 7 pm, Grantsville Town Park Pavilion. Purchase fresh produce, vegetables & more!

Sept. 8th
Oakland Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
10 am - 1 pm, downtown Oakland. A homegrown farmers market including fresh produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, crafts, personal care items, goat cheeses & more!

Sept. 11th
Oakland Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
10 am - 1 pm, downtown Oakland. A homegrown farmers market including fresh produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, crafts, personal care items, goat cheeses & more!

Sept. 11th
6th Annual Art & Wine Festival
Friday: Wine pairing dinners at area restaurants, Sat: Festival noon - 6 pm at the Garrett County Fairgrounds & Sunday Brunch at area restaurants. Benefitting the American Red Cross, the festival includes wine, regional artists, children's area, silent auction, live music & lots more! Please visit the website for participating restaurants for Friday dinners & Sunday Brunch. $. www.deepcreekwinefest.com, 301.387.4386.

For our complete event listings, please stop by www.visitdeepcreek.com

All of the events listed above are from the Chamber's Calendar of Events. If you'd like your special event to be included in a future What's Happening, please submit your event to katie@garrettchamber.com. Weekly specials and promotions are not admissible. Upon your submission, your event will be added to our online Calendar of Events and to these emails.
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
15 Visitors Center Drive
McHenry, MD 21541

Phone: 301.387.4386
Fax: 301.387.2080
www.visitdeepcreek.com

What's Happening in Garrett County - August 10 - 15

August 10 - 14
Garrett County Fair
Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry. Truly an agricultural fair! Nightly musical entertainment; tractor pull, mud bog, demo derbies, 4-wheel pickup pull. Carnival rides and games - something for everyone. $. www.garrettcountyfair.org

August 10
Grantsville Farmers Market
5 pm - 7 pm, Grantsville Town Park Pavilion. Purchase fresh produce, vegetables & more!

August 11
Oakland Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
10 am - 1 pm, downtown Oakland. A homegrown farmers market including fresh produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, crafts, personal care items, goat cheeses & more!

August 11
Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest & Kids Ice Cream Contest
6 pm, Honi-Honi Bar. Featuring an all-you-can-eat hot dog eating contest, kids' no-hands ice cream contest, kids' activities & games and live band performances. www.honi-honi.com, 301.387.9100.

August 11
Stage Wisp Concert Series
6:30 pm - 9 pm, Wisp Resort. Come out and see the Wil Gravatt Band - some call it honky-tonk, some call it traditional country; no matter what you call it, it's real music folks can enjoy. These gentlemen country musicians and honky-tonk heroes have performed for two US Presidents and shared the stage with some country greats. Join them at Stage Wisp for some great entertainment.

August 11
Bonfire Extravaganza
Step back in time for storytelling, drumming, costumed performers and song & group dance participation. The original Sacred Fire - Sacred Drum Bonfire Extravaganza is like no other family entertainment offered anywhere. Park at the Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center & follow the torches to the amphitheater. Free Face Painting at 8 pm for all ages. Marshmallow toasting winds up the evening (all toasting supplies provided). Bring lawn chairs, blankets & flashlights.

August 12
Dogsledding Presentation & Kennel Visits
10 start. Husky Power Dogsledding at Mountain MD Kennels, LLC. Enjoy an educational and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill the mushers; see equipment; hug Huskies and watch films. NO reservations needed for this day only. $. www.huskypowerdogsledding.com, 301.746.7200.

August 13
Little Yough Summer Music Festival
7 pm, Oakand Town Parking Lot/Mountain Fresh Farmers Market. Bring a lawn chair and listen to the hot jazz and swing music of the Boiler Makers.

August 14
Oakland Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
10 am - 1 pm, downtown Oakland. Fresh produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, crafts, personal care items, goat cheeses & more!

August 14
Music at Penn Alps Concert
7:30 pm, Windsor Hill in Cumberland. Abigail & Donald Evans with Alaine Fink will be performing the works of Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert & Gliere with Viola, Bass & Piano. Abigail is Assistant Principal Viola of the Natioal Symphony Orchestra, Donald is Associate Principal Bass of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Alaine is an active collaborating pianist performing in Pittsburgh, D.C. and New York.

August 15
Bust Largness Wakeboard Contest
7:30 am, on the water in front of High Mountain Sports. Check out the tri-state's best wakeboard talent at this Deep Creek Lake tradition! Come by boat or grab a seat on the shores of Traders Landing. Music, Fun & prizes.

For our complete event listings, please stop by www.visitdeepcreek.com

All of the events listed above are from the Chamber's Calendar of Events. If you'd like your special event to be included in a future What's Happening, please submit your event to katie@garrettchamber.com. Weekly specials and promotions are not admissible. Upon your submission, your event will be added to our online Calendar of Events and to these emails.
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
15 Visitors Center Drive
McHenry, MD 21541

Phone: 301.387.4386
Fax: 301.387.2080
www.visitdeepcreek.com