Olney Maryland Chamber of Commerce News Flash - July 18, 2011

[Howard Hartman]

July 18, 2011 National Night Out~August 2 National Night Out is just a week away. This year's event will take place on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on the MGH Grounds located at the corner of Rt. 108 and Prince Philip Drive in Olney. The local police and fire departments will be on hand so visitors can look at police and fire vehicles and will also have several demonstrations. There will be music to entertain while visiting exhibits from local businesses, free child ids provided by the US Secret Service, free children's activities provided by Longwood Community Center, and the Olney Chamber raffle to benefit the sponsors of the event. There will also be a food tent with Mamma Lucia pizza and Urban BarBQue sandwiches, slaw, and beans, and Rita's will have cold Italian Ice. Food tickets will be sold in $1 increments. All proceeds from the food tent will benefit the local police and fire departments. It is not too late to get involved. There is still time to sponsor the event, be an exhibitor, donate a door prize, or be a volunteer. Volunteers are needed at the Chamber table from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in one hour shifts, and to help with parking in 1/2 hour shifts. Put on your company shirt and hat and come out to lend a hand. If you would like to volunteer email the Chamber at chamber@olneymd.org. The success of National Night Out depends upon the local business community for support. The profits from the event go to the Olney Police Satellite Station, the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, the MD National Capital Park Police and Crime Solvers. Sponsorship forms are available on the Chamber website. Click here now to support this event as a sponsor, exhibitor, or raffle donor. Announcements: Get Your Copy Today!: Marcie Lovett, Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, guides you through the process of letting go of the clutter that keeps you from achieving success. Whether it’s caused by things, commitments or thoughts, Marcie encourages you to make the choices to conquer your challenges. If previous attempts have not been successful for you, you will benefit from the motivation and wisdom Marcie offers in her new book "The Clutter Book, When You Can't Let Go." To purchase a copy of Marcie's new book click here . Two Places to Give: Give the gift of life by donating blood on Wednesday, July 20. You can give at Brooke Grove Retirement Village from 2:30-7:30 p.m. or at Montgomery General Hospital from noon-6:00 p.m. For more info check www.olneymd.org. Biz Buzz: The Olney Chamber Biz Buzz will take place on Thursday, July 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Urban BarBQue in Sandy Spring. Mark your calendars today! Paint the Day Away: The next Plein Air Paint Out will take place on Saturday, July 30 in historic Brookeville from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Artist can capture the historic building and charming landscapes in and around this quaint town. There will be a Fresh Bread and Jam Wet Paint Show and Sale of the artistic creations from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Brookeville Academy. For more information contact Tara Holl at tshstudios@juno.com or Roberta Staat at rmstaat@verizon.net. 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.