Olney Mill Community Association

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011
7:00 PM

Start your holiday season off right with one of Olney Mill’s oldest traditions! Gather around the Mill House and enjoy some delicious treats, holiday music and great company with your Olney Mill friends and neighbors. The holiday lights will be turned on around 7:15 p.m. and Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive around 7:30 p.m., so get your cameras ready…

Residents are asked not to park in front of the Mill House, as it is a “No Parking” zone and Santa’s arrival spot. Anyone wishing to volunteer should contact the Hotline at (301) 231-3739 prior to the event. SSL hours are available.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011
3-5 P.M.
CHARLINE MANOR PARK

Calling All Olney Mill ghosts, goblins, mummies & witches (any child in costume) to join in the Olney Mill Halloween Parade! Come march around with us and show everyone how scary you can be…

We will meet parade around the park, play some games and eat some special ghostly treats. There will be prized for the prettiest, scariest and funniest costumes – so be sure to bring all of the ghouls, ghosts and goblins at your house. All ages are welcome!

We are looking for volunteers to help out with the event. Student Service Learning (SSL) hours are available. For more information, call the Hotline at (301) 231-3739. There is no raindate for the event.

OCTOBER 15, 2011
9 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
(RAINDATE OCTOBER 16TH)

Clean Out Your Closets and get ready to Sell, Sell, Sell!

To Register (Deadline October 13th) Either:
1. Fill out and return the attached form. Yard Sale Registration
2. Email your name, address and phone number (subject line should read “OMCA YARD SALE”) to Larry@LVanDruff.com.

Questions? Email Larry Van Druff at larry@lvandruff.com.

July 4th
Noon to 3 p.m.
Olney Family Neighborhood Park

Olney Mill residents are invited to join their neighbors to celebrate our nation’s independence! This year’s fun includes the Olney Community Band, Waterslides, Magician, Moonbounce, the “Mighty Water Balloon Toss,” and lots of great food!

Residents are asked to leave their pets at home.
Residents are asked to please walk, as parking is very limited.

Monday, April 25, 2011
Noon
Olney Family Neighborhood Park
(Willow Grove Entrance)

Be sure to arrive early, as the event begins promptly at noon!

Check back here for cancellations if the weather is questionable.

Each year the Olney Mill Community Association recognizes an Olney Mill high school senior for outstanding achievement with a scholarship.

AWARD AND BASIS. The OMCA Board of Directors will award an outstanding applicant with a $1,000 scholarship. Should there be multiple applicants with equally strong achievements, the Board may choose to split the award accordingly. It is the OMCA Board of Directors that makes the final determination of the scholarship recipient(s).
The scholarship will be awarded at the end of the school year and the recipient will be recognized in The Mill Stream and at OMCA’s Annual 4th of July Picnic.

ELIGIBILITY. Graduating high school seniors of Olney Mill families in good standing (dues are current with no existing violations) are eligible. Immediate family members of the current OMCA Board of Directors, its officers and agents are not eligible.

CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA. The determination of the scholarship recipient(s) will be based on three criteria:
• Academic Accomplishment;
• Community Involvement;
• Extracurricular & Athletic Achievements.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Involvement in the community is defined as volunteer, non-paid efforts by the applicant that demonstrate a sustained, positive contribution to the welfare of the community during the applicant’s high school years. Involvement within the Olney Mill Community is given greater consideration.

HOW TO APPLY. Interested individuals may download an application from the OMCA website at www.olneymill.net or call the Hotline at (301) 231-3739 to request an application.
em>Completed applications must be postmarked prior to May 1, 2011. Scholarship Application

Come Get Dirty & Clean Our Neighborhood!
On Saturday, March 19, 2011, the Olney Mill Community Association will be holding its 8th Annual Community Clean Up. The Clean Up will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. at three staging areas:

The Olney Mill House (corner of Route 108 and Olney Mill Road)
The Olney Mill Family Neighborhood Park (entrance on Willow Grove Rd)
The Olney Mill Park (entrance on Charline Manor Rd)

Wear jeans and a long sleeve shirt or jacket to avoid scratches from branches. Wear waterproof shoes even if it is clear, because some areas may be swampy. Don’t wear anything nice – you’re probably going to get dirty…

We will proceed if there is just a drizzle or light rain. If the weather is questionable, please check the website to see if the event has been postponed. The raindate is Sunday, March 20, 2011.

After the clean up, volunteers are invited to join us for a pizza lunch (location to be determined) around noon. If you would like to participate, please email Dennis Twombly (dtwombly@mail.nih.gov) so that we can distribute volunteers and plan for the pizza lunch. You can also register by sending email to the Parks & Common Areas contact at www.olneymill.net.