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🌱 Denise Krestal-Baldwin: Black Bear Taverne Deep Creek MD 6-9 and 10 more events
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Windy with some snow, with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.
- Friday: A little snow, up to 1"; cold, temps: high: 27, low: 24.
- Saturday: A little snow; windy, cold, with a high of 27 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Denise Krestal-Baldwin: Black Bear Taverne Deep Creek MD 6-9
Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant , 102 Fort Dr , McHenry
6:00 pm - Denise Baldwin
Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant , 102 Fort Dr , McHenry
6:00 pm - Holiday Bakers Market
108 S 2nd St , Oakland
3:00 pm - Team Bingo Sundays
Mountain State Brewing Co , 6690 Sang Run Rd , McHenry
1:00 pm - Children's Story Time
Kitzmiller Library , 288 W Main St , Kitzmiller
10:30 am - Children’s Story Time
Kitzmiller Library , 288 W Main St , Kitzmiller
10:30 am - Northern Garrett Educational Campus Winter Concert at the PAC
Performing Arts Center of Garrett College Oakland, MD 21550
7:00 pm - Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program
Kitzmiller Library , 288 W Main St , Kitzmiller
11:00 am - Arts & Crafts Supply Swap!
108 S 2nd St , Oakland
4:00 pm - Winter Supply Swap!
108 S 2nd St , Oakland
4:00 pm - Just JJ & Barron - Acoustic at Honi Honi 12.19.2025
Honi Honi Bar , 19745 Garrett Hwy , Oakland
8:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
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- ✈️ Got time before your flight?
Get your steps in! The BWI Marshall Cardio Trail features two easy walking loops where travelers can stretch, de-stress, and stay active on the go. (Nextdoor ) - Speak up!
Where to file a complaint Have an issue with a solar provider, utility company, telephone provider, or even a state agency, but not sure where to… (Nextdoor )
- Towne Bank posted a job opening for Linen Processor- Railey Vacations in Oakland. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swanton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oakland
- Oakland Launches Online Zoning Permit Archive (deepcreektimes.com)
- Deep Creek Lake Daily Notes December 10 (deepcreektimes.com)
- Garrett County Public Schools is Now Accepting Feedback for the Proposed 2026-27 School Calendar (deepcreektimes.com)
Frostburg
- MCTA presents 'An Irish Christmas' with John Doyle and Cathie Ryan (wvnews.com)
- US visa changes force international students to leave MD (thedailyrecord.com)
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