Events Scheduled for March 2, 2026 in Garrett County

Dairy workshop and pottery painting event announced for Deep Creek Lake area

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The University of Maryland Extension will be hosting a Mid-Atlantic Dairy Workshop on March 2nd at Garrett College's Career Technology Training Center in Accident, Maryland. Additionally, Deep Creek Pottery and Community Works Garrett County are teaming up for the county's first #EmptyBowls fundraiser, with a bowl painting event scheduled for the same day.

Why it matters

These events provide educational and community-building opportunities for residents of Garrett County and the Deep Creek Lake area. The dairy workshop supports the local agricultural industry, while the pottery painting event raises awareness and funds to combat food insecurity in the region.

The details

The dairy workshop at Garrett College's CTTC will cover topics relevant to both current and aspiring dairy farmers in the Mid-Atlantic area. The #EmptyBowls fundraiser organized by Deep Creek Pottery and Community Works Garrett County will involve a bowl painting event on March 2nd, with the proceeds benefiting local Community Action programs that address food insecurity.

  • The dairy workshop will take place on Monday, March 2, 2026.
  • The bowl painting event for the #EmptyBowls fundraiser is scheduled for March 2, 2026.

The players

University of Maryland Extension

A division of the University of Maryland that provides educational programs and resources to support the state's agricultural and natural resource industries.

Garrett College

A community college located in Garrett County, Maryland, which houses the Career Technology Training Center (CTTC).

Deep Creek Pottery

A pottery studio and community art space located in the Deep Creek Lake area of Garrett County, Maryland.

Community Works Garrett County

A non-profit organization that works to address community needs and support local initiatives in Garrett County, Maryland.

Garrett County Community Action Committee (GCCAC)

A community action agency that provides programs and services to combat poverty and food insecurity in Garrett County, Maryland.

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What’s next

Interested parties can register for the dairy workshop by visiting go.osu.edu/springdairy26 or contacting Jeff Semler at 301-226-7528 or jsemler@umd.edu. Those wishing to participate in the bowl painting event for the #EmptyBowls fundraiser can RSVP by calling 301-501-1619 or emailing deepcreekpottery@gmail.com.

The takeaway

These events demonstrate the community-focused efforts in Garrett County to support local agriculture, promote the arts, and address food insecurity through collaborative initiatives between educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and community members.