<![CDATA[Greater Olney NonProfit Consortium Calendar]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Jul 6: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Jul 7: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Jul 7: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 8: Greater Olney Civic Association Meeting]]> Greater Olney Civic Association Meeting, in the Olney Community Room, Buffington RE/MAX Building, 3300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, 7:45 pm. The main entrance to the room is on the side of the building facing the Bank of America. For more information, call 301 774-6774 or visit www.goca.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 8: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 8: Evening Book Discussion at Olney Library]]> Join in on a discussion of AWAY by Amy Bloom. Copies of the book can be picked up at the library

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Jul 10: Olney Library's Preschool Films]]> Preschool films for ages 3 to 5.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Jul 10: Mujje: Come Together! at the Olney Library]]> Mujje: Come Together! Ssuuna brings the native traditions of Ghana with drums, music and stories. Free tickets available beginning June 27. Ages 6 and older.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Jul 11: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sat, Jul 12: Family Magic Show with Mike Rose at the Olney Library]]> Family Magic Show with Mike Rose. Ages 3 and above. Free tickets available June 28.

]]> <![CDATA[Sat, Jul 12: Teen Magic Workshop with Mike Rose at the Olney Library]]> Teen Magic Workshop with Mike Rose. Ages 13 and up. Registration required. Call 240-773-9545.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Jul 13: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Jul 14: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Jul 14: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Jul 14: Georgetown Trio]]> Free Summer Concert featuring the Georgetown Trio playing classical and modern music for the flute, oboe and bassoon.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 15: Greater Olney Toastmasters Club Meeting]]> Greater Olney Toastmasters Club Meeting in the Olney Inn Room, Sandy Spring Bank 17801 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD, 7:30 pm. Open to all. For 35 years, this community-based group has been providing a supportive environment in which to learn speaking and leadership skills. The Toastmasters techniques stress practice and feedback as ways to reduce the discomfort that most of us have when expressing our ideas and perspectives. With increased confidence, both our personal communications and our presentations become easier, clearer and more effective. For more information, visit http://www.greaterolney.freetoasthost.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 15: Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting]]> Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting at the Mid-County Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 7:00 pm. For more information, call Helene Rosenheim, Mid-County Services Center Olney Liaison at 240 777-8107 or visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/midcounty.

Note: The May 20, 2008 meeting will be a team-building retreat for Board members only. Therefore, the May meeting will not be open to the public.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 15: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Wed, Jul 16: Alzheimers Support Group]]> Alzheimer's Support Group, Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 18131 Slade School Road, on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village, Sandy Spring, MD, 10:00 - 11:00 am. For more information, call facilitator Bill Neely at 301 924-5176 or email him at BNeely@bgf.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Jul 17: Agricultural Fair at the Olney Library]]> Montgomery County Agricultural Fair live animal program for all preschoolers.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Jul 17: Two of a Kind at the Olney Library]]> Catch the Reading Bug with “Two of a Kind”. Participate with this lively duo in this musical adventure. Free tickets available beginning July 5. Ages 6 and older.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Jul 18: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Jul 20: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Jul 21: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Jul 21: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 22: Olney Town Center Advisory Committee Meeting]]> Olney Town Center Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm is now on the third Tuesday of the month in the large meeting room of the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call Helene Rosenheim, 240 777-8107 or visit www.olneytowncenter.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 22: Volunteer Orientation at Brooke Grove Retirement Village]]> No matter what your interests, skills or talents, there is a place for YOU as a volunteer at Brooke Grove Retirement Village! Student service learning hours are available. For more information or to register for Volunteer Orientation, contact Director of Volunteer Services Nancy Ochsenreiter at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 22: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 22: MGH's Women's Board 88th Annual Picnic & Bazaar]]> 88th Annual Picnic & Bazaar sponsored by the Women’s Board of Montgomery General Hospital will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM on the old Hospital grounds at Route 108 and Prince Philip Drive. This traditional community event will feature delicious picnic foods including fried chicken, corn-on-the-cob, bar-b-que, hot dogs, cotton candy, ice cream and sno-cones; great shopping for antiques, books, CDs, DVDs, collectibles, jewelry, plants, garden produce and baked goods and entertainment throughout day. The Thrift Shop will be open for business as well. We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help with this annual community activity and DONATIONS of used books, cd’s, dvd’s, cassettes, videos, puzzles, antiques, jewelry and baked goods. For more information, please contact Dee Hawkins, 2008 Chair at 301-774-5229 or ggmurphy@verizon.net

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Jul 24: Olney Library's Preschool Films]]> Preschool films for ages 3 to 5.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Jul 24: On the Ball with Spinny at Olney Library]]> On the ball with Spinny. Meet Spinny Johnson, a former Harlem Globetrotter, for amazing basketball feats. Tickets available beginning July 11. Ages 6 and older.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Jul 25: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Jul 27: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Jul 28: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Jul 28: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Jul 29: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Wed, Jul 30: Dance Dance Revolution at Olney Library]]> Dance Dance Revolution at the Olney Library! No registration necessary. Teens, come and compete!

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Jul 31: Olney Library's Preschool Films]]> Preschool films for ages 3 to 5.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Jul 31: A Bug's Life at Olney Library]]> “A Bug’s Life”. Enjoy this 95 minute bug’s eye view of a world filled with surprises. Ages 6 and older.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Aug 1: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Aug 3: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Aug 4: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Aug 4: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 5: PROJECT CHANGE Adult Meeting with Youth Representatives]]> PROJECT CHANGE Adult Meeting with Youth Representatives takes place on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at Montgomery General Hospital (upstairs and at the rear of the cafeteria).This community-based all volunteer nonprofit teen/adult partnership organization promotes youth safety, community service and recreation for area teens. Come learn about the programs and activities in which a PROJECT CHANGE youth are involved. For more information email projectchange@comcast.net or call 301-570-4761

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 5: Greater Olney Toastmasters Club Meeting]]> Greater Olney Toastmasters Club Meeting in the Olney Inn Room, Sandy Spring Bank 17801 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD, 7:30 pm. Open to all. For 35 years, this community-based group has been providing a supportive environment in which to learn speaking and leadership skills. The Toastmasters techniques stress practice and feedback as ways to reduce the discomfort that most of us have when expressing our ideas and perspectives. With increased confidence, both our personal communications and our presentations become easier, clearer and more effective. For more information, visit http://www.greaterolney.freetoasthost.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 5: National Night Out 2008]]> National Night Out - An evening focusing on police awareness and crime prevention to be held in the Olney Town Shopping Center from 5:00 - 8:30 pm. The event will feature exhibits from local police and fire departments and local businesses. There will be activities for children, including a photo ID booth, and great food and entertainment. For more information, visit www.olneymd.org or call 301.774.7117.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 5: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 5: Morning Book Discussion at the Olney Library]]> Join in on a discussion of THE GREAT FIRE by Shirley Hazzard. Copies of the book can be picked up at the library. Age(s): Adult, Seniors

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Aug 8: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Aug 10: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Aug 11: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Aug 11: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Aug 11: Free Summer concert - Dixie Rascals]]> Free Summer Concert featuring the Dixie Rascals playing Dixieland Jazz

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 12: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 12: Evening Book Discussion at the Olney Library]]> Join in on a discussion of THE WORST HARD TIME by Timothy Egan. Copies of the book can be picked up at the library. Age(s): Adult, Seniors

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 12: Rockin' Reptiles at Olney Library]]> Park Naturalist Melanie Marshall will introduce her amazing reptiles. FOR AGES 6 AND UP.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Aug 15: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Aug 17: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Aug 18: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Aug 18: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 19: Greater Olney Toastmasters Club Meeting]]> Greater Olney Toastmasters Club Meeting in the Olney Inn Room, Sandy Spring Bank 17801 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD, 7:30 pm. Open to all. For 35 years, this community-based group has been providing a supportive environment in which to learn speaking and leadership skills. The Toastmasters techniques stress practice and feedback as ways to reduce the discomfort that most of us have when expressing our ideas and perspectives. With increased confidence, both our personal communications and our presentations become easier, clearer and more effective. For more information, visit http://www.greaterolney.freetoasthost.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 19: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Wed, Aug 20: Alzheimers Support Group]]> Alzheimer's Support Group, Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 18131 Slade School Road, on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village, Sandy Spring, MD, 10:00 - 11:00 am. For more information, call facilitator Bill Neely at 301 924-5176 or email him at BNeely@bgf.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Aug 21: Music Together with Nancy Nuttle at the Olney Library]]> Sing, dance and have fun! For ages 0-4 and Adult. Call 240-773-9545 to register.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Aug 22: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Aug 24: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Aug 25: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Aug 25: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Aug 26: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Aug 29: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Aug 31: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 1: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 1: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 2: PROJECT CHANGE Adult Meeting with Youth Representatives]]> PROJECT CHANGE Adult Meeting with Youth Representatives takes place on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at Montgomery General Hospital (upstairs and at the rear of the cafeteria).This community-based all volunteer nonprofit teen/adult partnership organization promotes youth safety, community service and recreation for area teens. Come learn about the programs and activities in which a PROJECT CHANGE youth are involved. For more information email projectchange@comcast.net or call 301-570-4761

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 2: Greater Olney Toastmasters Club Meeting]]> Greater Olney Toastmasters Club Meeting in the Olney Inn Room, Sandy Spring Bank 17801 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD, 7:30 pm. Open to all. For 35 years, this community-based group has been providing a supportive environment in which to learn speaking and leadership skills. The Toastmasters techniques stress practice and feedback as ways to reduce the discomfort that most of us have when expressing our ideas and perspectives. With increased confidence, both our personal communications and our presentations become easier, clearer and more effective. For more information, visit http://www.greaterolney.freetoasthost.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 2: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Sep 5: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Sep 7: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 8: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 8: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 8: Free Summer Concert - Friedman-Wysong Duo]]> Free Concert featuring Friedman-Wysong flute and guitar duo

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 9: Greater Olney Civic Association Meeting]]> Greater Olney Civic Association Meeting, in the Olney Community Room, Buffington RE/MAX Building, 3300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, 7:45 pm. The main entrance to the room is on the side of the building facing the Bank of America. For more information, call 301 774-6774 or visit www.goca.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 9: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Wed, Sep 10: Olney Library's Rock-a-Bye Baby]]> Songs, bounces, rhymes, and stories for the very youngest. Ages 0-12 months with Adult. For more information, call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Sep 12: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sat, Sep 13: Music Together with Nancy Nuttle at the Olney Library]]> Sing, dance and have fun! For ages 0-4 and Adult. Call 240-773-9545 to register.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Sep 14: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 15: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 15: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 16: Greater Olney Toastmasters Club Meeting]]> Greater Olney Toastmasters Club Meeting in the Olney Inn Room, Sandy Spring Bank 17801 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD, 7:30 pm. Open to all. For 35 years, this community-based group has been providing a supportive environment in which to learn speaking and leadership skills. The Toastmasters techniques stress practice and feedback as ways to reduce the discomfort that most of us have when expressing our ideas and perspectives. With increased confidence, both our personal communications and our presentations become easier, clearer and more effective. For more information, visit http://www.greaterolney.freetoasthost.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 16: Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting]]> Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting at the Mid-County Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 7:00 pm. For more information, call Helene Rosenheim, Mid-County Services Center Olney Liaison at 240 777-8107 or visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/midcounty.

Note: The May 20, 2008 meeting will be a team-building retreat for Board members only. Therefore, the May meeting will not be open to the public.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 16: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Wed, Sep 17: Alzheimers Support Group]]> Alzheimer's Support Group, Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 18131 Slade School Road, on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village, Sandy Spring, MD, 10:00 - 11:00 am. For more information, call facilitator Bill Neely at 301 924-5176 or email him at BNeely@bgf.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Sep 18: Olney Library's Preschool Storytime]]> Preschool Storytime at the Olney Library, 10:15 am AND 1:30 pm. Stories, songs, and a film. Ages 3-5. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Sep 18: Olney Library's Ones and Twos]]> Rhymes, songs, and stories for ages 12-36 months with Adult. For more information, call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Sep 19: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Sep 19: Knight's of Columbus, Fr. Maher Council #6793 Spaghetti Dinner]]> The Knights of Columbus, Fr. Maher Council #6793 will hold a complete Spaghetti Dinner at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Parish Center, 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, contact Innocent d'Almeido at 301 571-6156

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Sep 21: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 22: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 22: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 23: Olney Town Center Advisory Committee Meeting]]> Olney Town Center Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm is now on the third Tuesday of the month in the large meeting room of the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call Helene Rosenheim, 240 777-8107 or visit www.olneytowncenter.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 23: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Sep 25: Olney Library's Preschool Storytime]]> Preschool Storytime at the Olney Library, 10:15 am AND 1:30 pm. Stories, songs, and a film. Ages 3-5. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Sep 25: Olney Neighborhood Network Meeting]]> Olney Neighborhood Network Meeting in the Olney Community Room, Buffington RE/MAX Bulding, 3300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, 8:30 - 10:00 am. The Network wishes to build an effective community-wide coalition of government officials, community groups and business leaders, clergy, and school personnel to identify, diagnose, and resolve quality of life issues affecting the greater Olney area. For more information, call Helene Rosenheim at 240 777-8107 or email her at helene.rosenheim@montgomerycountymd.gov.

]]> <![CDATA[Fri, Sep 26: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Fridays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Friday Afternoons - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Friday, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Sun, Sep 28: Olney Farmers and Artists Market]]> A Sunday morning market providing the community with access to local farmers, food vendors, chefs, artists and musicians. For more information, see their website at http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 29: English Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Monday Evenings - Practice your English language skills at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration necessary. Every Monday, 7:15 pm. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Mon, Sep 29: Spanish Conversation Club at the Olney Library, Mondays]]> Practice your Spanish with Spanish-speaking volunteers at the Olney Library in a friendly and informal setting. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 240 773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 30: Volunteer Orientation at Brooke Grove Retirement Village]]> No matter what your interests, skills or talents, there is a place for YOU as a volunteer at Brooke Grove Retirement Village! Student service learning hours are available. For more information or to register for Volunteer Orientation, contact Director of Volunteer Services Nancy Ochsenreiter at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Tue, Sep 30: Olney Rotary Club's Weekly Dinner Meeting]]> This is a weekly meeting, except the week between Christmas and New Years. Tthere are often speakers. Anyone interested in attending can call Terry Anderson at 301 840-9669.

]]> <![CDATA[Thu, Oct 2: Olney Library's Preschool Storytime]]> Preschool Storytime at the Olney Library, 10:15 am AND 1:30 pm. Stories, songs, and a film. Ages 3-5. For more information, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Ongoing: Computer Assistance for Beginners at Olney Library]]> Computer Assistance for Beginners at the Olney Library. A skilled volunteer will be providing one-on-one help with using a PC to create documents, send e-mail, search the library catalog and databases, or explore the worldwide web. Reservation required. For more information about the program and for a schedule of sessions, call 240-773-9545, TTY 301 570-1221.

]]> <![CDATA[Ongoing: CPR Classes]]> CPR Classes offered by Kiwanis Club of Olney Saturday or evenings to groups or individuals in the area. Individuals may attend a scheduled class, groups may have a class scheduled for them. For more information, call Dennis Heinbuch at 301 774-6751.

]]> <![CDATA[Ongoing: Hospice Caring, Inc, Support Groups]]> Hospice Caringl Inc offers free, on-going Bereavement Support Groups throughout Montgomery County for adults grieving the death of a loved one. These groups are: Adult Child Death (Gaithersburg); Anticipatory Grief (for those who are living with the knowledge that a loved one is dying - Gaitherburg); Coping with a Suicide Death (Gaithersburg); Parent-Loss (for adults who are grieving the death of one or both parents - Gaithersburg); Widows & Widowers - Under Age 50 ( Rockville);Widows & Widowers -50-65 yrs (Gaithersburg, Rockville), Widows & Widowers - 65+ (Bethesda, Gaithersburg). To learn more about these groups and to register, call the Adult Bereavement Coordinator at 301 990-0854. The Good Grief Club is available for children in County schools during the school year. For more information, either contact your child\'s guidance counselor or Hospice Caring\'s Children\'s Bereavement Coordinator or the Adult Bereavement Coordinator at 301 990-8904.

]]> <![CDATA[Ongoing: Camp Rauch]]> Camp Ruach will run from June 23, 2008 to August 22, 2008 at Temple Emanuel in Kensington. For more information or to register, contact Elise Meshel, Director at 301.681.8694, ext 1301.

]]> <![CDATA[Ongoing: "The Mousetrap" at Olney Theatre Center]]> By: Agatha Christie

A pair of newlyweds, a man running from his past, an army major, a spinster, a foreigner, and a policeman find

themselves stranded during a snow storm in a grand old hotel. Unfortunately, a murderer is in their midst and no one is above suspicion. The longest running show in the history of London's famed West End, Dame Agatha Christie's thriller will have you clinging to the edge of your seat.

For more information, call 301 924-3400 or visit www.olneytheatre.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Ongoing: "Stuff Happens" at Olney Theatre Center]]> By: David Hare Be a fly on the wall of the Oval Office and see how the White House ticks. Join George Bush, Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, Tony Blair, Condoleezza Rice, and Colin Powell for politics of theatrical proportions. Spiked with dark humor, Stuff Happens is thought-provoking drama that mixes a lot of facts with a little imagination to expose how and why we went to war in Iraq.

For more information, call 301 924-3400 or visit www.olneytheatre.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Ongoing: Art Show - High Country Basket Guild and the Potomac Thrummers Rug Hookers]]> New Art show at the Sandy Spring Museum featuring a group show by the Potomac Thrummers Rug Hookers "Work from our Hands:Memories in Wool" and the High Country Basketry Guild with baskets made from a variety of materials.

An Artists' Reception will be held on Sunday, June 29 from 2-4pm with music and light refreshments.

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