Honi-Honi gearing up for Memorial Day

I took a few shots of the haze melting off Tuesday morning. The Honi Honi looks quite inviting and seems to be ready for the summer crowd. I'm hoping to spend some time there in the very near future. Nothing starts the summer off quite like a cold beer on the lake with 1,000 other lake friends :)

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Honi Honi bar preparing for the Deep Creek Dunk

The Honi-Honi has been working around the clock to get the ice ready for the dunk this weekend. You can watch the progress from their live web cams here.

You can see the number of snowmobilers that have made their way to Uno's & the Honi-Honi over the past 3 weeks or so. With the record snowfall that we experienced, there is a ton of ice and snow still covering the lake.

From the outdoor deck at Uno's, you can see where the ice is cut off to the right, above the whale and beside the pine trees.

Zoomed in on the hole in the ice. Past years, I recall it being bigger, but I figure keeping everyone closer together may prevent hypothermia setting in so quickly...

Still time to get sponsors and do the dunk this weekend! It's a lot of fun and for a great cause, the Maryland Special Olympics.

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Honi-Honi Bar To Host DunkFest at Deep Creek Lake! February 26

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Feb. 18, 2010

The Honi-Honi Bar, located next to Deep Creek Uno's Restaurant, will be hosting DunkFest! on Friday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. to kick off the 12th annual Deep Creek Dunk, a fundraiser event for Special Olympics Maryland.

This event will feature carnival games, a bonfire on the Honi-Honi lawn, and live music by Remedy Lite from 8 to 11 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit Special Olympics Maryland.

Special Olympics Maryland provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons 8 years of age and older with intellectual disabilities. The athletes are given continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

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Dunkers hitting Deep Creek Lake for good cause

Dunkers hitting lake for good cause

12th annual Deep Creek Dunk Feb. 27; proceeds benefit Maryland Special Olympics
Megan Miller
Cumberland Times-News

OAKLAND — It’s that time of year again — when a group of brave men, women and children leap into a frigid Garrett County lake, all in the name of philanthropy.

The 12th annual Deep Creek Dunk will be held on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. behind the Uno Chicago Grill at Deep Creek Lake.

Dunkers pay a minimum donation of $50 for the dubious privilege of jumping into the lake in February, but it’s all for a good cause — the money goes to support the Maryland Special Olympics, explained spokeswoman Kelley Schniedwind. The event kicks off the Maryland Special Olympics Winter Games, which will be held at Wisp Resort from Feb. 28 to March 2.

Schniedwind said her organization relies on the fundraising efforts of individual participants to make the dunk a success.

“We have great corporate support, but the majority of the funding that comes in is from people saying ‘I’m going to go to my neighbors, my friends, my family, and ask them to support me and this cause,’” she said.

Schniedwind said the Maryland chapter of the Special Olympics began holding fundraising dunks in Annapolis, and when that proved successful, decided to hold another in Western Maryland.

“We thought hey, let’s take this show on the road,” she said. “We have this perfect spot with Deep Creek Lake, and great sponsors and partners in the area.”

Last year’s Deep Creek Dunk raised about $160,000, Schniedwind said. The official dunker turnout was 799, with an additional 1,000 or more spectators coming out to watch from dry land.

“People come out to watch because it’s such an amazing spectacle,” she said. “A lot of dunkers turn up in costume. There was a group of ladies from Dunkin’ Donuts who dressed up as a box of doughnuts.”

The dunk has become an all-day event, complete with lunch for dunkers courtesy of the Uno Chicago Grill and an after-dunk party at Black Bear Tavern.

“It’s a great day of fun and excitement and great energy,” she said. “But at the end of the day, you’re enduring this moment of cold for a lifetime of opportunities for Special Olympics athletes.”

For prospective dunkers, it’s never too late to register to participate, either online at www.dunkmd.com, or in person on dunk day, starting at noon. Kids can participate too, but dunkers under 18 have to have a consent form signed by a parent or guardian.

For further information, contact Special Olympics Maryland at plunge@somd.org or call (410) 789-6677.


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Honi Honi Bar at Deep Creek Lake

The Honi Honi bar is likely to be a hot spot this coming holiday week/weekend. It looks like it will be raining a good deal, but I am hopeful that we can get a few sunny days in for boating or fishing. It if is sunny, you can expect some great live bands during the day, and plenty of boating activity around.

Deep Creek's Got Talent!

Don't forget to stop by and check out the talent competition at the Honi-Honi tomorrow. I was asked to post this info, as well:

What: Deep Creek Lake Talent Competition
When: June 21, 2008
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Where: Honi Honi Bar @ Deep Creek Lake

Prizes will be awarded, live judges panel. Come show your stuff!

Deep Creek Dunk Slated This Saturday

Deep Creek Dunk Slated This Saturday

Feb. 21, 2008
The 10th annual Deep Creek Dunk will be held this Saturday, Feb. 23, behind Uno Restaurant, Deep Creek Lake. Registration is at noon, with the Dunk slated for 2 p.m.

Coordinated by the Maryland State Police and local law enforcement, proceeds from the event benefit Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) athletes.

"The 10,000-plus athletes of SOMD represent the state's largest year-round organization devoted to sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities," said a Dunk spokesperson.

Pledges are still being accepted for the fundraiser. Interested persons may take the quick dip in Deep Creek Lake for a minimum of $50 in pledges. The event is free to spectators.

"Dunkers receive a commemorative sweatshirt, group color photograph, and the great feeling of freezing your 'fur' off for a truly worthy cause," said the spokesperson.

For more information, persons may visit somd.org, call 410-789-6677, ext. 503, or e-mail plunge@somd.-org.

Honi Honi Deep Creek Lake Maryland

The Honi-Honi Bar is locatedon Deep Creek Lake in MD. Whether you're vacationing or just visiting, The Honi is the place for family festive fun! Dock your boat and come ashore to party on our decks! We feature the best live bands in the area!

Nothing is better than spending an afternoon by Deep Creek Lake, soaking up the sun and enjoying the live bands at the Honi Honi Bar. Winter time offers the Deep Creek Dunk, held annually at the Honi and Uno's restaurant. A true Garrett County landmark, stop by the Honi and see what's happening!

Here are some cool links from the Honi-Honi website:

Honi Happenings at Deep Creek Lake - Not that you need to, but find more reasons to visit the Honi here!

The Honi Honi Photo Gallery - Cool pics of fellow Deep Creek Lakers.

The Honi & Uno's webcam - Enjoy year round access to Deep Creek Lake state park, sunny afternoons on the lawn at Uno's & the Honi and the occasional ice fishermen on the frozen surface of the lake from these web cams!