Deep Creek Lake Art and Wine Festival

Summer is almost over, but as many frequent visitors and residents of Deep Creek Lake know, the Autumn months offer plenty of activities.  The Deep Creek Lake Art and Wine Festival will be held September 7-9.  Friday night you can begin by visiting area restaurants offering special prefix wine pairing dinners.  Saturday will be the Main Event located at the Garrett County Fairgrounds.  For $25 beginning at Noon and running until 6 PM visitors can sample wines from National Distributors and Maryland wineries.  Guests also have the option of tasting from the Premium Wine Tasting Area for an additional $10 for 10 tastings.

Other activities include local artists and craftsmen displaying and selling their work, items include jewelry, wood carvings, furniture, and paintings.  Local food artisans will be on hand from such local places as Firefly Farms, DeBerry Farms, and Gourmet To Go Fudge.  Live entertainment will be featured throughout the day and while strolling around visit food vendors, chat with local guest pourers, visit the wine shop, and participate in the silent auction.  Sunday Morning Brunch will be offered at Savage River Lodge and Cornish Manor.

Proceeds from The Deep Creek Lake Art and Wine Festival benefit the American Red Cross.  So come out, enjoy, and support a good cause.  More information at www.deepcreekwinefest.com

Biking The Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal For Scholarship Dollars

　
On Labor Day 2012, George and Linda Pettie, owners of the Lake Pointe Inn, will begin five days of bicycling from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, DC on the Allegheny Passage Trail (145 miles) and C &O Canal Towpath (185 miles) to raise funds for the Caroline A. McNiece Scholarship at the Garrett College.

　
The Caroline A. McNiece Scholarship was established last year at the Garrett College, a tribute to Caroline’s love for learning & travel and to her service as a mentor to young people during her 14 years as Innkeeper at the Inn on Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County.
　
Whether your path crossed with Caroline, or you have an interest in supporting the college, we recommend a donation of $ .25 -.50 cents a mile traveled (330 x .25/.50= $82.50 /$165.00)or any small amount that will make a difference for a student at Garrett College.
　
Contributions can be made to: the Caroline A. McNiece Scholarship c/o Garrett College Foundation, 687 Mosser Road, McHenry, Md. 21541 or you can provide the Foundation with a credit card: 301-387-3131
(Last year, a group of 5 raised funds for People living with Cancer through Livestrong in memory of George’s brother, David. Here’s a link to some photos of the 3 trips we took in the past.
www.pettie.net/davidpettie )