Olney Maryland Chamber of Commerce News Flash - June 13. 2011

[Howard Hartman]

June 13, 2011 2011 Celebration of Excellence-RSVP by TODAY The Greater Olney Chamber of Commerce invites you to A Celebration of Excellence! Join Chamber colleagues at the 2011 Annual Awards and Installation Dinner on Thursday, June 16 from 5:30 –8:00 p.m. at The Inn at Brookeville Farms. The Chamber will be honoring this year’s Business Person of the Year, Elisabeth Deal with the Olney Boys and Girls Community Sports Association; Partner in Business, the Longwood Community Center; and this year's Scholarship Recipients. District 14 Delegate, Anne Kaiser, will be our guest speaker for the evening and will also install the new Board of Directors. Seats may be reserved for $35 per person. Please RSVP by Monday, June 13 online at www.olneymd.org or by calling the Chamber office at 301.774.7117. Chamber Welcomes New Members Devcon Security Services David Carmen    301.455.5220 15726 Crabbs Branch Way Rockville, MD 20855 E: dcarmen@devcon-security.com  Web: www.devcon-security.com The nations fasted growing security company providing security systems for homes and businesses. Harris Teeter Bret Poole, Store Manager   301.260.1792 18169 Town Center Drive Olney, MD 20832 Web: www.harristeeter.com Local grocery store. Home Energy Rescue Jim Hanson   301.570.3626 20506 Bordly Court Brookeville, MD 20833 E: jimh@homeenergyrescue.com   Web: www.homeenergyrescue.com Home Energy Rescue is in the business of solving problems, specifically, home energy efficiency problems. We help our clients enjoy a more comfortable home while reducing their utility bills. We are a one stop shop dedicated to un-complicating a very complicated home efficiency marketplace. We offer Energy Audits, Insulation upgrades, Solar/Renewable Energy Solutions, and High Efficiency Water Heating. The Practices of Dr. Fields and Dr. Henjum Michelle Hulsizer, Practice Manager  301.774.7115 18109 Prince Philip Drive, Suite 200 Olney, MD 20832 E: michelle@drfields.com   Web: www.drfields.net     www.drhenjum.net A new idea in medicine with old fashioned service and doctors who are available to their patients. We offer same-day sick visits, longer appointments and house calls when appropriate. Announcements: Chamber Programs: The Olney Chamber of Commerce is planning is program schedule for the 2011-2012 Membership Year. If you would like to host a Biz Buzz or have an idea for a program please call the Chamber office at 301.774.7117 or email chamber@olneymd.org. Celebrate Blueberry Time: Blueberry Gardens invites the community to an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, June 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Blueberries are ripe and ready for pickin'! There will be FREE Yoga and QiGong classes, Reiki, Seated  Massages, and consultations with an Acupuncturist during the day. Also see creativity happen as Plein Air Olney paints at Blueberry Gardens. Plein Air Olney will host a reception and "wet paint" show and sale from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Octagon. Blueberry Gardens is located at 237 Ashton Road (Rt. 108) in Ashton. For more information on free class times visit www.blueberrygardens.org or call 301.570.5468. Community Chat: Mid-County Director Natalie Cantor and Council members Nancy Navarro and Craig Rice or their staff are coming to hear from Olney residents on Thursday, June 16 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Starbucks located on Georgia Ave. near Roots. Art Exhibit: The Sandy Spring Museum will host the Bethesda & Chevy Chase Pen Women from June 15 through Sept 11. This new Art exhibit will feature the works of two local branches of the National League of American Pen Women, an organization established in 1897 to promote creative and educational activities in art, music, and letters. Participating in the show are the Bethesda Branch and the Chevy Chase Branch. Most of the work exhibited will be from the artists in the two groups, although musicians and authors may have cds and books for sale at the opening. Join the artist for an Artists Reception on Sunday, June 26 from 2-4 p.m. Olney Theatre Community Appreciation Day: Kick-off the Montgomery County Heritage Days Celebration by sponsoring carnival games and food stands for as little as $100! Olney Theatre Center’s 2nd Annual Community Appreciation Day will take place Saturday, June 25 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Root Family Stage. This fun-filled day for all ages will include carnival games with prizes, carnival food, a FREE moonbounce, and FREE performances and demonstrations, including a SPECIAL JAZZ performance at 4:00 p.m. from the Eric Byrd Trio. Promote your business by sponsoring any of the carnival games and food stands!  To sponsor this exciting event or if you have questions, please contact David Frankenberger at 301.924.4485 (ext. 128) or by email at dfrank@olneytheatre.org– don’t delay, sponsor today! Golf Tournament: Hospice Caring, Inc. is holding its 5th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 20, at the Montgomery Village Golf Club.  Shotgun start at 9:00am.  Tickets are $125; a foursome is $400.  Continental breakfast served by Montgomery Village Golf Club; steak and chicken lunch is from The Outback restaurant.  To sign up or for more information, contact Jamie at 301-869-4673, or jamiep@hospicecaring.org Our mailing address is: Olney Chamber of Commerce 3460 Olney-Laytonsville Road Olney, MD 20832 Copyright (C) 2011 Olney Chamber of Commerce All rights reserved.