The Deep Creek Blog

Come Aboard the Frostburg Pirate Express

The Frostburg State University Children’s Literature Centre, FrostburgFirst and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad are teaming up to provide pirate tales, trains and treats throughout the day during the Frostburg Pirate Express Wednesday, July 9.

The day begins at 9:45 a.m. at the Western Maryland Station in Cumberland, Md., with a ride aboard Mountain Thunder, an event that includes train songs and rhymes to entertain passengers on their journey up the mountain to Frostburg. Once the train arrives in Frostburg, buses take participants to the Frostburg Palace Theatre on Main Street for a talk by children’s author and illustrator Matt McElligott, who will speak about his books, “Backbeard: Pirate for Hire,” “Backbeard and The Birthday Suit” and other titles. Those who are unable to ride the train are welcome to join the free Frostburg fun by registering at the Palace Theatre at 11:15 a.m.

A flurry of activities including face painting, craft workshops, sidewalk art, storytelling, a treasure hunt, a costume contest and store visits continue throughout the day on Main Street. The Thrasher Carriage Museum will also be open for walking tours. Train passengers gather back at the Frostburg Depot for the return trip to Cumberland at 2:30 p.m.

Train tickets are $10 each and are available for purchase at Main Street Books in Frostburg, The Book Center in Cumberland and the Children’s Literature Centre in 206 Framptom Hall on the FSU campus. For those needing financial help, a limited number of complimentary tickets are available, courtesy of SECU Credit Union. For more information about the complimentary tickets or other details, call the FSU Children’s Literature Centre 301-687-3133.

This event is made possible through the assistance of FrostburgFirst, Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, SECU Credit Union, FSU’s Summer School, Frostburg City Parks and Recreation and the Allegany Arts Council.

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19th Annual Herrington Manor Fishing Rodeo

Speaking of kids fishing...the 19th Annual Herrington Manor State Park Fishing Rodeo takes place this Saturday, June 7 from 8am to 12 noon.  The event is free and open to youth aged 16 and under.  For more information, call 301-334-9180 x208. 

Wonderful Wednesdays in Oakland

Wonderful Wednesdays are set to start in Oakland again this year on June 18th.  The weekly event will features shopping specials, Pleasant Valley Dream Rides carriage rides and other features to be announced.  Stay tuned...

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Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center

The Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center is now open for the season seven days a week from 10am until 4pm.  Also, I've updated the schedule for Memorial Day Weekend.

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FSU Hosts 2008 Savage Mountain Summer Arts Academy

Frostburg State University will host the 2008 Savage Mountain Summer Arts Academy. The Academy offers a variety of programs for students entering grades nine through 12. This year’s programs include Creative Writing, Wind Chamber Music, Physical Acting and Stage Combat, Choir and Two-Dimensional Design institutes. Each program is a week long and offers students the option of residing on campus or commuting.

The Creative Writing Workshop will be held from June 22 until June 28 for students entering grades 10 through 12. Students will spend a week of intensive study in fiction writing, poetry writing or creative nonfiction writing. By studying literature with some of the University’s noted writers, students will get an opportunity to read texts like writers and understand what choices make a work unique and powerful.

The cost of the workshop is $400 for commuting students and $600 for students residing on campus. For more information about the Creative Writing Workshop, call 301-687-4024 or e-mail glafemina@frostburg.edu.

The Wind Chamber Music workshop is open to students entering grades nine through 12 and will be held on July 6 through July 12. The camp will consist of three chamber ensemble rehearsals a day, private instruction, a daily instrument master class, camp chorus and two additional offerings of the following to be chosen by the student: Music Theory, History of Chamber Music, Music Appreciation and Basic Music Composition. All students will perform at an end-of-camp concert on Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall.

The cost of the workshop is $480 for commuting students and $650 for students residing on campus. For more information about the Wind Chamber Music workshop call 301-687-4381 or e-mail mgallagher@frostburg.edu 

The Physical Acting and Stage Combat workshop will take place from June 22 through June 28. Students will learn how to use their body as an expressive instrument, demonstrate improved emotional and physical range, access greater depth in their acting work, “act” a fight, perform safe, choreographed routines, understand the principals of safe stage fighting and understand when they need to seek the help of an expert.

The cost of the Physical Acting and Stage Combat workshop is $400 for commuting students and $650 for students residing on campus. For more information, call 301-687-4487 or e-mail dsrushton@frostburg.edu. To register online, visit the Web site at http://www.frostburg.edu/savagemtn/combat/register.htm.

The Choir camp provides high school vocal musicians with an opportunity to be challenged at their own personal level and to perform in groups of large and small ensembles. The camp offers courses in Music Theory, Conducting, Vocal Techniques, and Private Instruction.

The workshop will be held from July 13 through July 19. A student recital will be held on Thursday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Center. The cost of the workshop is $480 for commuting students and $650 for students residing on campus. For more information about the Choir Camp call 301-687-4110 or e-mail ksoderberg@frostburg.edu.

The camp for Emerging Artists: Two-Dimensional Design will be held July 6 through July 12. Students will learn to combine visual forces to activate a composition, learn strategies to expand, to refine and to communicate better through art and improve technical skills.

The cost of the camp is $530 for commuting students and $700 for students residing on campus. All supplies are included in the cost. For more information call 301-687-3209 or e-mail dfilippone@frostburg.edu.

FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. To request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, call 301-687-4102 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1-800-735-2258.

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Kayaks, Tunes and Brews

"Kayaks, Tunes and Brews", organized by HART for Animals, Inc. to raise funds for its animal adoption center will be held at the Adventure Sports Center (ASCI) in McHenry, Maryland, on May 24, 2008, from noon to 6 p.m. Kayaks, Tunes and Brews will provide food, beverages, live bands, pony rides, airbrushed tattoos, dog shows, as well as the excitement of seeing ASCI's whitewater course, one of two pump courses in the western hemisphere.  Visit http://www.hartforanimals.org/ktb/ for more information.

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Summer Camps at Deep Creek Lake

Are you looking for a summer camp for your child in Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake this summer?  Check out these opportunities :

GLAF's Building Blocks programs offers a Voice Clinic, Young Artist's Workship and a Dance Arts Camp.  Visit www.artsandentertainment.org for more information.

The Maryland DNR's Outdoor Discovery Program offers camping opportunities at New Germany State Park and Swallow Falls State Park. 

Kids can experience many of the activities available at Wisp Resort through the Club Wisp Camps

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All Earth Eco Tours

Welcome All Earth Eco Tours as a new listing in the Business Directory.  All Earth Eco Tours provides eco adventures and tours for all ages.  The offer a wide range of activities such as eco kayak tours at the Savage River Reservoir, guided hikes and walks, whitewater rafting tours, toddler programs, and their popular Bonfire Extravaganza at the Deep Creek Lake State Park.  Check out their website and you'll find a wealth of information on their services as well as links to many other useful resources. 

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Kite Creations at New Germany State Park

Make your own kite and fly it in New Germany State Park on Saturday May 10th from 1pm -3pm.  Kids of all ages are welcome to make a kite and try it out.  Materials will be provided.  A $3.00 donation is requested to help defray the cost of the materials.  Please call 301-895-5453 to register at least two days in advance.  There will be no charge for park admission. 

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The DNR Explorers Club

The DNR Explorers club is a great way to help keep kids in touch with the world around them.  Visit http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/explorers/ to learn more about this club. 

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