Olney Mill Community Association

Join us each Thursday evening at around 6:30 pm for casual volleyball at the sand court by the pool (Briars and Mt. Airey). Beginners are welcome! Each evening will start with informal instruction, tips, and warm-up drills. Children should be 11 or older. Experienced players are definitely needed to help teach and keep the games flowing. We want these games to be a way of connecting with new friends and getting our kids interested in the game. Bring along your favorite snacks and drinks. For more information, contact Dennis at dtwombly@mail.nih.gov or (301) 570-0394.

The OMCA Spring Cleanup held on March 24th was a big success even though the weather was threatening. Around 30 volunteers collected trash in the parks and streams and along roads in Olney Mill. We ended up with 50 bags of trash and some assorted auto parts. Thank you to all who helped.

The Easter Egg Roll had a huge turnout and was a fantastic family event. It was great to see so many children participate this year. A photo from the event was even published in the April 11 issue of the Gazette! We appreciate all the volunteers and Ginger Twombly’s coordination of the event. Color photos from the Cleanup and Egg Roll will be posted in the May issue of the Mill Stream.

Maryland law requires a seller to provide the buyer with documentation about the homeowner association along with a resale disclosure form indicating annual assessments, any special assessments, past due balances, or architectural control violations. This disclosure form must be obtained from OMCA. If this documentation is not provided within the proper time frame, a buyer has the right to void an agreed-upon contract. Residents should contact Colleen Dolinish to request resale packages.

AWARD AND BASIS. The OMCA Board of Directors will award an Olney Mill high school senior 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 (annual assessments 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 obtain an application by clicking on the following link, emailing olneymill@yahoo.com or calling the Hotline at (301) 231-3739 to request an application. Completed applications must be postmarked prior to May 1, 2012. 2012 Scholarship Application

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.

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.

December 5, 2010
7:00 p.m.
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.

Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive around 7:30 p.m., so get your cameras ready…
Residents planning to come 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 24, 2010
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.

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, OMCA will be sponsoring its 7th Annual Community Clean Up. Bring your families and friends to join us for our annual celebration of Earth Day! Student Service Learning (SSL) hours will be credited to our student volunteers. The cleanup will begin at 9:00 a.m. at three different staging areas: the Olney Mill House, the Olney Family Park (on Willow Grove Road) and the Olney Neighborhood Park (on Charline Manor Road). March 21th is our official “rain date”, but if it’s just drizzling lightly on Saturday, we will go ahead as scheduled. Any last minute announcements or postponements will be posted on the OMCA website by 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning (www.olneymill.net). After the Clean-up (around noon), all volunteers are invited to join us for a pizza lunch, compliments of OMCA. To volunteer, just show up at a staging area at 9:00. For details, go to the web site or contact Dennis Twombly at datwombly@verizon.net or (301) 570-0394.