This Weekend’s Events:

Thursday, September 10

Humanitarian Award Program – Online Event hosted by Community Trust Foundation, 7 – 7:45 PM.    Free.  Register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/community-trust-foundation-humanitarian-award-program-tickets-108865750390

This year we will be coming together as a virtual community for an innovative and inspiring take on our annual CTF Humanitarian Event. Join us to celebrate Mr. William G. Weissgerber’s philanthropic endeavors for “Creating Opportunities for Our Youth”. Tickets are free thanks to our generous Community Partners. However, registration is necessary to receive the designated link to participate on the day of the event.

One Maryland One Book (OMOB) 2020 Discussion #1 — Accident Town Park West, 11:30 AM to 12:30 pm.  Bring a chair and meet with us at the “Accident Town Park West” to discuss this year’s theme, friendship, and the book “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See.  *Please stay hone if anyone in your household is ill or has had close contact with someone that tested positive for COVID-19 or someone that has symptoms.  Masks are strongly encouraged!  Pick up your free copy at any RELIB branch today.

Fri & Sat, sept 11 & 12

Country Parson Honey Open House & Farm Days — 217 G Street, Oakland, 10 AM to 3 PM.  First ever open house…visit the bee yards and tour the “Honey House:.  Porch Sale of Country Parson Honey, Pennington Bear Jams, our full stock of container candles and crafts.  Special appearance by GwenFaye Designs.  Farm Tours begin at 10 AM and occur on the hour.  Porch Sale opens at 10:30 each day.  For more information, visit www.countryparsonhoney.com.

Saturday, september 12

Bittinger BBQ Chicken Dinners – Bittinger Volunteer Fire Department.  3 – 6 PM. Please help us by ordering in advance by using the link below.
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Now so more than ever your local Volunteer Fire Departments need your support! We appreciate you!

Mountain Maryland Dinner & Chill – Sang Hill Farms, 6 – 10 PM.  Hosted by the Garrett County Farm Bureau.  Garrett County Young Farmers will be hosting Mountain Maryland Dinner & Chill. This will be a local event featuring locally sourced pork and produce. Don’t miss out on a good time! We will have a DJ, and raffles to win a door prize. Only 50 tickets are being sold so make sure you buy your ticket early. Each ticket is $25 and will include a meal. Individuals who purchase a GCFB membership between August 12 – September 12 will qualify for 1 free event ticket. Tickets · $25  Available at www.eventbrite.com/e/115194880990

Spring Farmer’s Market – Springs Road, Springs, PA, 8 AM to 1 PM.  Held every Saturday from May 25 through September 23, 2020, 8 AM to 1 PM.  Featuring fresh produce, antiques, and crafts as well as flea market items.  Free admission and parking.  Visit www.springspa.org for info.

Mountain Fresh Farmers Market – Mountain Fresh Pavilion, downtown Oakland, 10 AM to 1 PM through October.  Our old-fashioned market features fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, fresh and dried herbs, baked goods, jams & jellies, fresh eggs, grassfed meats, handmade crafts and more.  www.mountainfresh.org​.

Saturday & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 & 13

Weekend Outdoor Art Market — Deep Creek Pottery, 10 AM to 6 PM. Join us for a fun outdoor art market on weekends through the summer.  In keeping with the social distancing guidelines we will be offering an outdoor market with pottery for sale, mosaic creations and stepping stones, paint your own pottery kits and mosaic tile kits for sale.  Call 301-501-1619 or email deepcreekpottery@gmail.com for more info.  Free admission

MONDAY, September 14

Birds of Prey Wildlife Program – Every Monday in July and August starting July 6th, 10 AM until Noon.  Friendsville Town Park – near Stage Area.  All Earth Eco Tours is partnering with Adventures with Raptors to offer a Birds of Prey Wildlife program featuring birds of prey. Chief All Earth Eco Tour Guide, Crede Calhoun is studying as an apprentice falconer and will be assisting Master Falconer and Wildlife Educator Deron Meador in presenting a fun learning program about hawks, falcons and owls.  You will see the 6-10 live birds and be able to take pictures and approach the birds within 6 feet. Depending on current birds in training some birds may do a flying demo. Program is Free but donations are requested to help support the Aviary.  Call 301746-4083 or visit https://allearthtours.com/birds-of-pre-programs to register.

Live Music:

Mountain State Brewing Company has been offering live entertainment on weekends.  Check their Facebook page for updates.  Reservations are recommended for dining.

Mountain State Brewing: 301-387-3360; www.waitlist.m/w/msbcdcl