News and Announcements Archive
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| July 14, 2008 to August 21, 2008 (Records 1 to 25 of 171) | Earlier | Earliest |
Displayed August 21, 2008 to September 20, 2008
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.
Displayed August 21, 2008 to September 11, 2008
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.
Displayed August 21, 2008 to September 30, 2008
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.
Displayed August 18, 2008 to August 28, 2008
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.
Displayed August 18, 2008 to September 5, 2008
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.
Displayed August 18, 2008 to August 21, 2008
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.
Displayed August 12, 2008 to August 31, 2008
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.
Displayed August 12, 2008 to August 15, 2008
PGA Play
Congratulations to Jim Estes, PGA Pro and Director of Instruction at Olney Golf Park, who played in the PGA Championship this past weekend. Jim is among a very select number of top-level golf professionals who qualified for the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan.
Displayed August 12, 2008 to August 14, 2008
Sounds of Summer
The Carl M. Freeman Companies will hold the third concert in their Sounds of Summer Concert Series this Thursday, August 14 in the Olney Town Center parking lot next to the grassy hill. The concert will feature Crawdaddies who will offer a unique repertoire of Louisiana’s Cajun, Reggae, and Rock & Blues. 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.
Displayed August 12, 2008 to August 28, 2008
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.
Displayed August 6, 2008 to August 11, 2008
National Night Out Huge Success
Olney’s 15th Annual Community Night was another successful event. The Olney Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everone who helped organinze the event, all who participated in the event, all the sponsors, and especially the residents of the greater Olney Community who turned out to draw attention to crime prevention.
Displayed August 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008
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.
Displayed August 1, 2008 to August 7, 2008
Rockin' Reptiles
Join Park Naturalist Melanie Marshall and her amazing reptiles at the Olney Library on Thursday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m. This program is for children ages 6 and up. For more information call the Olney Library at 240.773.9545.
Displayed August 1, 2008 to August 7, 2008
Sounds of Summer
The Carl M. Freeman Companies will hold the second concert in their Sounds of Summer Concert Series this Thursday, August 7 in the Olney Town Center parking lot next to the grassy hill. The concert will feature Mutual Fun that will offer dance music from Motown to County to Classic Rock & Roll. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Each night will feature a raffle with special prizes and gift certificates for your favorite Olney Town Center and Village Center merchants.
Displayed August 1, 2008 to August 5, 2008
National Night Out This Tuesday
You won’t want to miss Olney’s 15th Annual National Night Out this Tuesday, August 5 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. in the Olney Town Center. This annual event focuses on crime prevention and police awareness.
This year’s event will include demonstrations and information from local police, sheriff, and fire departments to include rappelling, drunk driving simulation, the police forensics unit, the swat truck, Park Police horses, canine rescue teams and more. There will be music by “Down With the Man” to entertain while visiting exhibits by local businesses, free child id provided by the US Secret Service, free kids games and crafts from the Longwood Community Center, the Olney Chamber raffle table and more. Pizza from Mamma Lucia, hamburgers, hotdogs, and fries from BJ Pumpernickel’s, drinks from Pepsi-Cola will be available for purchase in the food court, and refreshing snow cones from Kenny’s Snow Cones will also be sold.
Proceeds from the food court, raffle table, and event sponsorship will benefit the Olney Police Satellite Station, the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, and the MD National Capital Park Police. Volunteers are still needed for the 7-8:00 p.m. shift at the Chamber/raffle table. If you are interested please call the Chamber office at 301.774.7117.
Displayed July 31, 2008 to August 11, 2008
Congratulations!
Joyce McClay has been nominated for the 2008 Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Awards. This annual awards program honors outstanding women and minority business owners in Maryland, Virginia & D.C. Winners will be selected by a panel of distinguished judges and honored on Thursday, Nov. 6, 08 at the UMUC’s Inn and Conference Center in Adelphi, MD. Judging will be based on outstanding achievement in business development, client satisfaction, professional affiliations, and community involvement.
Displayed July 31, 2008 to August 11, 2008
Voted Area's Number One!
Funfit Fitness Center in Derwood was voted the Best Day Camp for Little Kids in the DC Metro area by Nickelodeon Parents. For more information about camps offered at Funfit visit www.funfit.us. Congratulations!
Displayed July 31, 2008 to August 14, 2008
MGH Blood Drive
Montgomery General Hospital will be holding an INOVA blood drive on August 14 from noon-5:00 p.m. To register for the drive call 301.774.8881 or visit www.montgomerygeneral.com. Those interested in participating may also register at the MGH table at National Night Out.
Displayed July 31, 2008 to August 11, 2008
Added Service
Premiere Printing and Imaging would like to announce that they are now an ASI Promotional Product Distributor. If you would like more information on their new service call Brian at 301.924.4800.
Displayed July 23, 2008 to July 24, 2008
Biz Buzz This Thursday
The Olney Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Biz Buzz will be held this Thursday, July 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Penny Chocolates and Gelato. Come out and visit with fellow chamber members while enjoying homemade gelato. Gelato will be offered at happy hour pricing of 10% off. Penny Chocolates and Gelato is located at 16834 Georgia Ave. in the Historic Higgins Tavern in the Shoppes at Silo. The Biz Buzz is an informal networking opportunity. Reservations are not necessary. Be sure to bring your sweet tooth, and plenty of business cards and conversation.
Displayed July 18, 2008 to July 3, 2008
National Night Out Update
This year’s National Night Out is quickly approaching. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 5 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. Sponsorship forms have been mailed. If you would like to sponsor the event, donate a raffle prize item, or participate as an exhibitor please mail your completed forms to the Olney Chamber office by July 25. If you need a donor form you can find it under the "About the Chamber" and then “Forms” category on the chamber website. You can also sponsor and register for the event on the website by going to “Make a Donation.” If you can not participate as a sponsor, raffle prize donor, or exhibitor but still would like to support the event, the Chamber is looking for volunteers to man the Chamber/Raffle table. Volunteers are needed for one hour shifts to sell raffle tickets, hand out health and safety information, and to distribute the newly printed Olney Chamber Membership Directory. If you can volunteer during the evening please call the Chamber office at 301.774.7117 or email chamber@olneymd.org.
Displayed July 14, 2008 to August 11, 2008
New Lesson Location
OK! Big news! Rocketeria has secured a new location for their lessons program. While maintaining their store front location in the Olney Town Center, Rocketeria will move all lessons to 18120 Hillcrest Avenue directly behind the Shoppers Food Warehouse in the Olney Village Center in July. The rooms are large and comfy and there are specialty rooms where the "Band Boot Camp" program will get up and running again. There is also talk of recording and rehearsal space, group lessons and other exciting new options! No worries Olney, Rocketeria will be around for years to come, and we’re upping our game to bring you the best music education programs in the area. For more information on programs offered at Rocketeria call 301.774.5160.
Displayed July 14, 2008 to July 31, 2008
Off to the Olympics
Dr. David Higgins with Maryland Sports Medicine Center here in Olney has been selected by the US Olympic Committee to be on the medical staff at the Beijing Olympics. Dr. Higgins, an orthopedic surgeon, will oversee athletes involved in field hockey, fencing, archery, and the modern pentathlon. Beijing will be Dr. Higgins second Olympics. He assisted the US Softball team at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Displayed July 14, 2008 to September 5, 2008
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.
Displayed July 14, 2008 to July 17, 2008
BNI Visitor's Day
July 17 is Visitors’ Day at the BNI Olney Thursday Breakfast Chapter. Members of the chapter are on track to complete $5.6 million in business with each other in 2008. Here’s your chance to learn how word-of-mouth marketing can grow your bottom line. The Visitors’ Day will be held at 7:30 a.m. at al Sospiro Italian Trattoria, 18035 Georgia Ave., Olney. For more information, call Chapter President Jesse Gittens at 301-458-2181 or visit www.OlneyBNI.net.