Garrett County Chamber Of Commerce
April 9 – April 15, 2025   April 9 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Friends of the LibraryOakland Library. Every Second Wednesday of the Month.Love your local library? Want to help shape its programs and future? Become a Friend of the Library and contribute your ideas and talents. Join us to discuss programs and activities you’d like to see. April 10 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm April Business After Hours – Pawn Run Bar & Kitchen485 Boy Scout Road, Oakland, MD.The Chamber is pleased to announce that Pawn Run Bar & Kitchen will be hosting our April Business After Hours on Thursday, April 10th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Nestled in the mountains and off the beaten path; Pawn Run’s vision of a laid back, outdoorsy environment to enjoy craft cocktails, craft beer, wine and signature small plates has come to life. No matter the season, whether you are coming by car, bike or snowmobile – they are happy to have you! They love this land and the roots they have planted along the way. The owners of Pawn Run were presented with an opportunity to revitalize and protect the business and that is just what they did. Their passion for the history of the building has been the driving force behind their mission to keep the good times rolling for the community in this small corner of Maryland! Enjoy delicious food and drinks as you mingle with fellow Chamber members and Chamber staff at our monthly networking events. Don’t forget your business card to enter to win prizes. $10.00 in advance for members$15.00 for members at the door and non-membersTo register, click here.  April 10 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Deep Creek Lake-Themed Team Trivia Nights Aces Run Restaurant, Oakland, MD.Test your knowledge of all things Deep Creek Lake with Team Trivia Nights every Thursday evening 6-8pm throughout April at Ace’s Run! Food and drink available and there will be prizes, including a cool custom DCL100 award for the winning team each week!Questions will be drawn from our archive and timeline on the website, so study up!More info on the Deep Creek Lake Centennial including more events, projects, an interactive timeline and more available at https://dcl100.com/ April 10 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Team Trivia Mountain State Brewing Company, 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry, MD.Team Trivia every Thursday, free to play! Contact information: 301-387-3360.  April 10, 11 & 12 | 7:30 pm Northern Garrett High Theatre Performance of the Little Shop of HorrorsPerforming Arts Center at Garrett College, McHenry, MD.Join the Northern Garrett High School Theatre’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” from April 10th through 12th, at 7:30 pm, at the Performing Arts Center of Garrett College.In a dead-end job in a dead-end shop, Seymour Krelbourn snips the dead ends off of flowers beside his miserly boss, Mr. Mushnik and the love of his life, Audrey Fulquard, wishing that his luck will change. When a strange and unusual plant falls into his lap, Seymour finds his stars realigned! Suddenly, the world revolves around him and this new flytrap that he names Audrey 2. To stay on his winning streak, all Seymour will have to do is keep his precious plant fed… Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy musical, at times funny, frightening, and sincere, but always outrageous.Parental discretion is advised for audience members under 13 years of age. Tickets are available at https://garrettarts.org/event-directory/ for $5/each.  April 11 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm St. Peter’s Fish DinnersSt. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Parish Center Hall, 208 S. Fourth St., Oakland, MD.Friday Fish Dinners at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish!Everyone’s favorite tradition is back . . . Enjoy a BIG fish dinner with your family and friends at St. Peter’s in Oakland, Fridays during Lent (March 7 – April 11). Dine-in and Carry-out meals are available.Prices:$13 adults$6 children (ages 12 and under)$7 fish sandwich onlyMenu and event details can be found at garrettstpeter.com/fishdinners.All are welcome! April 12 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Spring Farmers Markets by Mountain Fresh Producers AssociationMountain Fresh Pavilion, S 1st St., Oakland, MD.Join us for our spring farmers markets! Our vendors will have fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams & jellies, crafts, and personal care items. Want to get updates and product availability lists for the market? Sign up for our weekly email list at mountainfresh.org. April 12 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Hat Bar & Caricature Drawings at Cosmic Studios!Cosmic Cheer and Gymnastics, 221 South Third St., Oakland, MD.Join us at Cosmic Studios for Open Gym/Open Play. We will have Medved Farms set up with The Hat Bar offering tons of options to choose from including new summer styles! Our friend the “Silly Goose” Paul Tepper will also be here drawing caricatures! Come join us for a perfect fun filled family Spring Day! April 13 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wine Tasting at Smoke N Mirrors114 South 3rd Street, Oakland, MD.Come join us in the Gallery for a free wine tasting, on Sunday, April 13. Wine is available to purchase by the bottle or by the glass and the Tapas menu is available during the tasting. Walk-ins are welcome! April 13 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Team BingoMountain State Brewing Company, 6690 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD.Team Bingo every Sunday at 1pm!Contact information: 301-387-3360.  April 13 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Easter Egg-StravaganzaDeep Creek Pottery, 1550 Deep Creek Drive, Suites C & D, McHenry, MD. Join us for a fun and fantastic event! Our Easter Egg-Stravangza is sure to please! Paint Easter Pottery or choose a fun spring mosaic creation! Free crafts after your project and a fun snack bar are sure to please! We will have a face painter from 1:00-3:00 PM. This will be an event not to be missed! See you soon! A $5 entry fee will be charged per family! This is a walk in event! Contact information: 301-501-1619 or deepcreekpottery@gmail.com. View Full Calendar of EventsSubmit New Event  |
| Garrett County Chamber of Commerce | 15 Visitors Center Drive | McHenry, MD 21541 US |
March 31 – April 6, 2025
April Lunch N Learn: Bereavement at Work – April 3Downstairs @ UNO Pizzeria & Grill – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm.Enjoy a light lunch and hear from Dr. Kent Tonkin, Associate Professor at Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA, on the topic of bereavement in the workplace. Lunch will be provided at no cost to attendees thanks to the generous sponsorship of C&S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A. 
Vote in the 2025 Board of Directors Election!Please be advised that official ballots for the 2025 Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors election are in the mail and will be delivered to all primary representatives of in-county Chamber members. The Chamber is governed by a 15-member volunteer Board of Directors and 1/3 of Board is up for re-election each year. Primary representatives of in-county members will receive a Board ballot, bio, and a return envelope. Please review the candidates, select five, and have your ballot delivered to Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, 15 Visitors Center Drive, McHenry, MD 21541 no later than April 9, 2025. New Board members and officers will be announced at the Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Cross Ireland Off Your Bucket List With Our 2026 “Shades of Ireland” Chamber TripThe Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an exciting new bucket list trip! We are partnering with the award-winning travel agency, Collette, to offer “Shades of Ireland” March 22-31, 2026. We will be holding a special Trip Preview Presentation on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to give prospective travelers a taste of what’s in store during this life-changing tour and answer any questions you may have regarding the process, itinerary, and the lauded Collette Difference. Click here to download the “Shades of Ireland” flyer. Click here to register for the Preview Presentation. 
Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Autumn Glory RoyaltyPlease help spread the word that the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is inviting all those Garrett County students currently in their junior year of high school to submit an Autumn Glory Royalty application for consideration. We will be choosing a King and a Queen to represent the 58th Annual Autumn Glory Festival at a variety of events throughout the summer and fall of 2025. Both the King and Queen will receive an educational contribution. As part of the application, you are required to submit a 300-word essay on why you think you should be selected to be part of the Royalty Court. In an effort to give all qualifying students a chance to become Autumn Glory Royalty we have eliminated the application fee. Interviews will be conducted by appointment in May and we hope to complete the process by June 1. Please click here to download the application. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Sharps at nick@garrettchamber.com or call (301) 387-8745.
Help Address Your Workforce Issues with the Updated Work Ethic Diploma Program!After 5 successful years we feel it is time to make some changes to the Work Ethic Diploma (WED) Program to keep the it relevant and take it to the next level. The concept of the program was originally put forward to the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce by employers who felt students were not learning the soft skills necessary to become productive members of the workforce.
Office Depot – April Monthly SpecialsThis April, enjoy members-only exclusive specials with discounts of up to 84% off folders, desk accessories, sticky notes, and more. Take advantage of these monthly specials when you shop online for office, school, and home essentials at ODP Business Solutions. Click here to view the April 2025 Monthly Specials. Click here for more information on the program and to register.
