News
What A Night!
The rains held off and the temperatures stayed low for Olney’s 15 Annual National Night Out making the event one of the best in recent years. The good weather allowed thousands of area residents to come out for the evening and visit with local police and fire departments, enjoy good music and great food, play games, and see what local businesses have to offer.
During the evening the Park Police showed off their horses and did a special demonstration with their canine rescue team. The Montgomery County Police let children turn on their flashing lights and gave out safety information to families. The Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department did a stove demonstration and let everyone have a look at their new water rescue vehicle and several fire trucks. The event was a good opportunity for the community to put a friendly face on their local police and fire departments.
Visitors to the event enjoyed hamburgers, hotdogs, and fries donated by B.J. Pumpernickels and pizza donated by Mamma Lucia. Drinks were provided by the Pepsi-Cola Company. Great music was provided by Rocketeria’s own band, Down With the Man. During the evening local businesses displayed information about their business with a health and safety theme. The Olney Chamber of Commerce handed out their newly printed business directory and pedestrian safety information along with reflective zipper pulls for children. The OCC also oversaw the raffle held during the event. There were many popular items among the donated raffle items and many visitors stayed to see if they had won that special prize they had their eye on. Also during the event, children enjoyed games and crafts provided by the Longwood Community Center. Everyone went home with valuable information and satisfaction of having a great night outdoors for a good cause.
The Olney Chamber would like to thank the organizing committee of the Montgomery County Police, the MD-National Capital Park Police, the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, the Longwood Community Center, the Olney Lions, the Sandy Spring Lions, Our House, and Carl M. Freeman Companies. The Chamber would also like to thank all the volunteers, cash sponsors, tent sponsors, in kind sponsors, and raffle donors for making the event such a success. Without all of their support the event would not have been such a success.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Olney Police Satellite Station, the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, and the MD-National Capital Park Police.
OCC Biz Buzz
The next Olney Chamber Biz Buzz will be held on August 28 from 5:30-7: p.m. at Willoughby’s Market in Sandy Spring and will be hosted by Willoughby’s Market and A Cleaner Carpet Cleaner. The monthly Biz Buzz is an informal networking opportuinity for chamber members. There is no cost to attend the event and registrations are not required. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and conversation.
SCORE Counseling
Are you a new business looking for start up advice or trying to write your busness plan? Are you an established business looking for ideas on how to grow your change your business? SCORE Counseling could be for you. Counseling is offered in the Olney Chamber of Commerce office by appointment by calling 301.924.3555.
Announcements
OCC Biz Buzz
Mark your calendars now for the next Olney Chamber Biz Buzz to be held on Thursday, August 28. The informal mixer held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Willoughby’s Market in Sandy Spring. The Biz Buzz will be hosted by Willoughby’s and A Cleaner Carpet Cleaner.
Sound of Summer Concert Series
The Carl M. Freeman Companies will hold the final concert in their Sounds of Summer Concert Series this Thursday, August 21 in the Olney Town Center parking lot next to the grassy hill. The concert will feature Potomac Jazz project one of DC’s most popular jazz groups. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Each night will feature a raffle with special prizes and gift certificates from your favorite Olney Town Center and Village Center merchants. During the concert there will be a “circle of nonprofits” featuring local nonprofit organizations who will be giving out information about their programs.
Family Fall Festival
We at Washington Christian Academy would like to invite the greater Olney community to our Family Fall Festival and the dedication ceremony of our new campus at 16227 Batchellors Forest Road Olney, MD 20832. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 from 11:00 am-3:30 p.m. Following the festival, we will be having the dedication ceremony at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the opening of our new campus. This is a rain or shine event. If you have any questions, please contact, Faith Ssebikindu, Director of Development, at 240-390-0429 or fssebikindu@washingtonchristian.org.
The Early Bird Gets the Discount
Book an air-inclusive 2009 Globus-brand tour or cruise by September 30, 2008 and you will save $400 per couple. Discount applies to South/Central America, South Pacific/Australia, and Hawaii. Book an air-inclusive 15-day "Treasures of Japan and China" tour and save $1000 per couple! Stop in Globetrotter Travel today for brochures and availability or call Globetrotter Travel 301.570.2600.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Tamarron Apartments is collecting Cell Phones For Soldiers! Cell Phones for Soldiers is a non-profit organization that collects used cell phones and converts them into prepaid calling cards for soldiers overseas. Please bring your used cell phones to the Tamarron Apartments office Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tamarron Apartments are directly behind Olney Town Center on Marksman Circle. Need directions or more information call 301.924.1668.
New Show at the OTC
The Olney Theatre Center is pleased to announce the area premiere of Rabbit Hole on the new Mainstage beginning August 6. In this drama with light overtones, Lindsay Abaire explores how a family copes with a tragic loss. It is a play about survival, moving on, connecting anew after a tragedy, and the bravery, passion, and beauty of people needing each other. Rabbit Hole plays August 6-31 with a special pay-what-you-can preview on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m. For more info on tickets call the box office at 301.924.3400 or visit www.olneytheatre.org.
Alaska Cruise Night
Please join Globetrotter Travel on September 11 for a special presentation by Princess Cruises on Alaska cruisetours. We will have special group rates, reduced deposits on bookings, and prize drawings. The year 2009 promises to be an exciting year for Alaska as they celebrate their 50th anniversary as a state, so mark your calendars now! Please RSVP to Globetrotter Travel at 301.570.2600.
Olney Lions Golf Tournament
The Olney Lions are sponsoring their 15th Olney Open Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, September 5 at the Laytonsville Golf Course. The Lions are looking for golfers and sponsors for their annual event. For more information contact past Olney Chamber President, Mike Fekete at 301.774.6590 or mgfekete@verizon.net.
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Upcoming Events
Thu, Aug 28, 2008
5:30-7:30 p.m., Willoughby's Market
The Olney Chamber Biz Buzz is an informal networking opportunity for Chamber members to exchange information.
Thu, Sep 25, 2008
5:30 - 7:30, Location Varies
The Olney Chamber of Commerce's monthly Biz Buzz.
Thu, Oct 2, 2008
Community Night/Taste of Olney
5:00-8:30p.m., Longwood Recreation Center
Come visit the area's oldest business expo and learn about the products and services availble from the business in the Olney area.
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
5:30 - 7:30, Location Varies
The Olney Chamber of Commerce's monthly Biz Buzz.