News Release
For Immediate Release: June 2, 2009
Contact Person: Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, 301-334-7730
Beach Blast 2008 Scheduled for June 11
Pictured above is a scene from last year's Beach Blast.
This year's "Play Hard, Live Clean" Beach Blast is scheduled for June 11 th at Deep Creek Lake State Park. This free event is open to Garrett County residents completing 6 th grade through age 20.
The Beach Blast will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. All activities are free and available only to participants who are registered with a completed registration form, including parent signature. A $3 per person park admission fee applies, unless a Beach Blast flyer is displayed in the vehicle's front window. Registration forms may be picked up and dropped off at the Garrett County Health Department Room 206. The registration form is also available online at www.garretthealth.org .
“Our goal is to continue to provide entertainment for local youth in an environment free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs,” said Beach Blast organizer Venessa Stacy of the Garrett County Health Department.
This year's Beach Blast will include music by Sounds Fun Entertainment, boating on Deep Creek Lake, kayaking with High Mountain Sports, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, food, and games with prizes. Teams interested in participating in the basketball tournament should sign up at 1 p.m. at the park.
Interested persons may call 301-334-7730 for more information.