Olney Maryland Chamber of Commerce News Flash - January 23, 2012

[Howard Hartman]

January 23, 2012 Biz Buzz This Thursday Don't miss the Olney Chamber's January Biz Buzz to be held this Thursday, January 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Wine Bar at al Sospiro. The Biz Buzz is an informal networking opportunity for Chamber members. Reservations are not required and there is no cost to attend; a cash bar will be available to purchase drinks and appetizers. Al Sospiro is located at 18035 Georgia Ave. in Olney. Be sure to bring plenty of conversation and business cards. Tips for a New You this New Year If you were not able to attend the New Year~New You program last week here are a few tips from our presenters, Marcie Lovett with Organized by Marcie and Beth Novick, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach. Marcie recommended five habits to increase efficiency: Limit what you keep; Establish time lines for letting go; Designate a home for everything; Don't put it down, put it away; and Make time for maintenance. Beth talked about three important parts of healthy living; nutrition, exercise, and rest. She encouraged everyone to define their goals and then get started. She also recommended small changes as these then lead to larger changes. If you would like to talk to either Marcie or Beth or have them come to your home or office to get you started on the right path contact Marcie Lovett at info@organizedbymarcie.com or 301.219.3789 and Beth Novick at beth@bethnovick.com or 301.774.1407. The Olney Chamber of Commerce would like to thank both Marcie and Beth for taking time to talk to Chamber members and offering great words of advice and encouragement. Community Outreach Meeting The Olney Town Center Advisory Committee is holding a Community Outreach Meeting on Tuesday, January 31 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the ReMax Building. A presentation will include proposed design guidelines for future development in the Olney Town Center that emphasizes mixed-use zoning. Input from all business, civic, non-profit, and residential organizations will be welcomed. For questions visit www.olneytowncenter.org. 2012 ATHENA Award The ATHENA Committee is seeking applications for the 2012 ATHENA Award. Past recipients include Paula Kahla, Lisa McKillop, and Robyn Quinter. Nominees should be local women who demonstrate a “dedication of self and a generosity of spirit” through their professional and personal leadership and community service. Nominations can be found on the Chamber website and are due to the Chamber office by March 2. Please call the Chamber office at 301.774.7117 with any questions. Legislative Session Underway The 2012 Maryland Legislative Session is well underway. The Olney Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to stay on top of what goes on during the session. Many of the bills proposed could have a negative impact on you and your business. We all want to help jobs grow in Maryland. Please contact your legislators and let them know how you are faring in the recession and urge them not to enact any more business taxes or workplace regulations in 2012. For information on how to contact your legislators visit the Maryland Chamber website at www.mdchamber.org. It is has a wealth of information for business owners. Announcements: "Creativity, Longevity and Brain Health" Seminar: Wednesday, February 15, at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 18131 Slade School Road on the Sandy Spring campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village. This FREE Living Well Seminar will be presented by Michael Patterson, a brain health educator and board member of the National Center for Creative Aging. He will discuss the creative brain and why engagement in creative activities can help ward off dementia and cognitive decline. "Everyone is born with the ability to be creative and can improve creativity throughout life," he explains. The seminar begins at 7 p.m. and will be preceded by a complimentary light supper at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP by February 13 to Toni Davis, 301-924-2811, option 3, or tdavis@bgf.org. Friday Night Adventures: Here at Summer at Sandy Spring, we think summer should be celebrated all year long! That’s why we want to introduce our newest program, our Friday Night Adventures. Offered on the first Friday of every month from 6:30-9:30pm, kids will have the opportunity to climb our climbing wall, participate in arts and crafts and enjoy a movie and popcorn. The first one will be on February 3, 2012. Registration is limited to 15 participates, so make sure you sign up today! For more information check out our website - http://www.ssfs.org/summercamp/at_sandyspring/index.html - or call the camp office at 301.774.7455 ext. 167 and ask for Brittney or Nancy. Get Your Tickets Today: Hospice Caring, Inc. is honored to have been chosen as the Hexagon revue charity beneficiary for its 2012 season performances of "I Get No Kick From Campaign!".  Hexagon is "Washington's only original political satirical musical comedy review."  Hospice Caring's benefit fundraiser will be held on Sunday, March 11, at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring. The event will include a 2:30 p.m. matinee performance, followed by a reception catered by Chartwells, a silent auction, and music. You won't want to miss it! Tickets are only $175.  To order tickets, become a sponsor, or donate auction items, please call Hospice Caring at 301-869-HOPE (4673), or go to www.hospicecaring.org Christ Episcopal School Admissions Open House: Join us on Thursday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. for an Open House. CES is a preschool 2's - grade 8 school located in historic Rockville. Come discover CES for yourself and learn about our school through a dynamic, interactive program. Guests will also tour our beautiful campus and see classes in action. For more information visit: www.ces-rockville.org or call 301.424.6550. Free College Financial Seminar: Sandy Spring Bank is happy to host Dr. Herm Davis for another of his highly valued College Financial Aid Seminars on Monday February 6 at 7:00 p.m. The seminar covers a range of topics from forms and process, through FAFSA and CSS Profile, to resources, aid and loans. The seminar will be held at the Sandy Spring Bank building located at 611 Rockville Pike, 2nd floor in Rockville. Please RSVP to Jacob Shoval, Vice President, Sandy Spring Bank at 301.774.6400, ext 6315 or email jshoval@sandyspringbank.com. Social Security, Medicare, and Your Retirement Seminar: Retirement planning has become a hot topic over the last few years, as a greater number of baby boomers prepare to exit the workforce. A crucial part of planning for a successful retirement is determining how your Social Security Retirement Benefits fit into your strategy. On Tuesday, January 31 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. join James Roberts, LPL Financial Advisor, as he presents facts and information that will help you in your decision making process. The seminar will be held in the Olney Inn Room at Olney Branch of Sandy Spring Bank located at 17801 Georgia Ave. For more information or to reserve your seat, please call 800.399.5919 ext. 6861.   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.