August Events At Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center
As summer begins to wind down the weather has proven to be unpredictable at best some days. Fortunately there is a full calendar of interesting things to do at the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center. Located along the shores of Deep Creek Lake after visiting the Discovery Center take the opportunity to explore the park.
Wisp Asks Bankruptcy Court for More Time
Owners of Maryland’s only ski resort have asked a federal bankruptcy court for more time to find a buyer.
D.C. Development LLC, which owns Wisp Resort in Deep Creek Lake, near McHenry in western Maryland, asked the court in a filing submitted last week to delay its current August 10 deadline to provide a reorganization plan until October 9. They say that they’re in negotiations with two unidentified potential buyers while they concurrently craft a reorganization plan for the resort.
D.C. Development filed for bankruptcy protection last October after unsuccessfully attempting to renegotiate a $28.5 million loan with BB&T bank, of Winston-Salem, N.C., that was taken out to develop residential sites and an 18-hole golf course near the ski area before the real estate market bottomed out in 2008. Wisp celebrated its 56th birthday as a ski area last winter.
Deep Creek Lake Garrett County Marcellus Shale Meeting
The Marcellus Shale issue is heating up again. Although this is probably not an event that most people think of as an entertainment or recreation venue at Deep Creek Lake, this event could have an impact on those very things.
August 11, 2012 (Sat) 9:00 – 11:00 am
Garrett College – Continuing Education, Room C205
687 Mosser Rd, McHenry, MD 21541
Friends of Deep Creek Lake Presents:
Marcellus Shale and Deep Creek Lake
Exploration of Marcellus Shale drilling—issues, risks, protections, perspectives—focusing on lake and property aspects.
Category: Deep Creek Lake, Deep Creek Lake Events |
Tags: county, creek, deep, garrett, gcc, lake, marcellus, shale
WISP Outdoor New & Used Equipment Sale.
It is not that hard to believe but ski season is not to far away.Well a couple of months I hope. But Labor Day Weekend is the HUGE outdoor sale at WISP.This Deep Creek Lake event is a great opportunity to stock up and SAVE.
Celebrate the official kickoff to the 2012 ski and board season at the 42nd annual Rudy’s Labor Day Sale! The area’s largest snow sports sale offering an extensive selection of ski & snowboard equipment, apparel, & accessories at discount warehouse prices.
Take advantage of summer liquidation of swimwear, sportswear, Wisp Resort & DCL branded merchandise.
Location: Main Lodge At Wisp Resort.
Hours: Friday 9am – 8pm
Saturday 9am – 8pm
Sunday 9am – 6pm
Monday 9am – 4pm
Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County Fire, Police, EMS Scanner
Lately I have noticed in my travels people asking about the pager I wear that alerts me to fire and EMS activity in the area. It is essential to providing quick response in an area that relies almost exclusively on volunteer efforts. Many ask where they can get the same item. Personal scanners are available and pretty 
costly. Thanks to the world wide web and smart phones now it is pretty easy for the public to tune in at home or on the go.
Here is a link that will allow you to tune in on your personal computer.
http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=cwp&ctid=1199
If you would like a more portable option:
Please remember if you are experiencing an emergency or witness one to call 911. Also our area is served by volunteer members who not only respond to emergencies but must raise funds to do so. Please support a bingo, BBQ, or other fundraiser or inquire about how you could contribute time or money.
Below is a video of a training exercise.
Garrett County Appreciation Day August 11, 2012 @ Airport
If you have never been to the Garrett County Airport here is a great opportunity to check it out and have fun at this event. The view from the runway is amazing.
The 1st Annual Garrett County Appreciation Day in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Garrett County Airport Wings and Wheels Fly-In Celebration.
Come enjoy airplanes, cars, emergency vehicles, safety seminar for pilots, candy drop, and much more. Free hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks and cake cutting at 12 pm.
Numerous aircraft on display including military, Trooper 5 (State Police) and general aviation and free Balsa wood aircraft kit for kids*. The Mountaintop Classic Cars will be displaying 30-40 vehicles and Emergency Management trailers will be there with freebies. Fly-in for private aircraft.
Located off the Bumble Bee Rd. in Mchenry.
Chili Splash Deep Creek Lake At Wisp August 4, 2012
Now in its seventh year The Deep Creek Chili Splash will be held August 4, 2012 at the Wisp Resort. Yes! The entertainment will be great. The chili? spectacular. This is an International Chili Society Sanctioned event. So bring high expectations and an appetite. The event benefits Garrett Lakes Art Festival (GLAF) and is very reasonably priced for families.
Price: Adults – $5, Juniors – $3, 6 and Under – Free
Admission Includes:
Tasting Kit (tasting cup, spoon & 5 tasting tickets for adults and 3 tasting tickets for children)- Games, Live Entertainment, Giveaways and More!
Saturday, August 4*
12:00am – Gates Open
1:00pm – Game #1
1:15pm – Salsa Turn In
1:30pm – Salsa Judging
2:00pm – Game #2
2:15pm – Verde (Green) Chili Turn In
2:30pm – Verde Chili Judging
3:00pm – Game #3
3:15pm – Red Chili Turn In
3:30pm – Red Chili Judging
4:00pm – Game #4
5:30pm – Awards
If you are interested in participating you can check out the rules HERE
