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OCA MEETING SCHEDULE NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 • 7pm
LOCATION: The Natural History Society of MD 6908 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206 (Chesley Ave. & Belair Rd.)
Speakers: Brent Ceryes - OCA Bylaws; Larry Nunley - City Dept. Public Works. Topics: Bylaws, OCA June elections, Summer events
The OCA holds monthly board meetings, usually on the first Thursday of every month. Residents and business owners are invited to attend. Contact Carol Stover to confirm meeting time, place and date. 410-961-6293 or [email protected].
Spring 2018 • www.OverleaRocks.org • Join us on Facebook too!
Local Events CalendarFullerTon elemenTary School• 5/1 Ice Cream Social and Student Showcase • 5/25 FunFestPTa Spirit nights • 3/22 Franks Pizza • 4/30 Sweet Frog & Jimmy JohnsholT Park and cenTer For The arTS - Visit http://www.overleafrc.com/programs/holtpark for Spring calendaroverlea SPring Soccer/evoluTion Fc Travel SoccerCamps, Training & Travel teams available. Spring outdoor soccer begins 4/21. Travel soccer tryouts begin in May. For info visit http://www.overleasoccer.org/Parkville middle School• 3/15 - Paint Night fundraiser • 3/25 - Gertrude Chocolate sale duePTSo Spirit nights: • 3/21 - McDonald’s (Rossville Blvd) • April - Chick Fil A • May - Chipotle • June - MenchiesFor info visit https://parkvillemsptso.wordpress.com/roSedale Public libraryNumerous children’s, adult’s and family activities daily. For info visit http://www.bcpl.info/events/datelines-rosedale ST. michael - ST. clemenT School• 4/14, 10am-Noon Cookies & Craft for prospective Pre-K–1st grade students. rsvp [email protected]• 4/27 & 4/28, 7pm: Annie Jr Play • 5/2, 9-10am: May Crowning Liturgy • 5/18, St Michael - St Clement Golf Outing• 5/19, 10am-Noon: Makerspace Lab Play & Learn Event for prospective students entering 4th-8th grade. rsvp pcaponiti2stmstc.org
OCA OFFICERS AND NEWSLETTER INFORMATIONPresident: Carol Stover, 410-961-6293 [email protected]
Vice President: Caitlin Daniels Ceryes, [email protected] Secretary: Cory Scott- [email protected] Treasurer: Joseph Mertes - 410-661-5604
Safety: Dennis Robinson, 410-426-6709 [email protected] Design/editing courtesy of Imagine Design [email protected]
The OCA Newsletter is published quarterly for the Overlea Community Association, P.O. Box 18895, Raspeburg, MD 21206
• 6/6, 8th Grade Graduation- for more info visit: www.stmstc.orgnaTural hiSTory SocieTy Registration & details for ALL programs (except MICA Course and Gala) should be done at http://marylandnature.org/events/ProgramS: (various locations)• Sat. 3/03, 10-11am: guided hike: looking for beavers in herring run Park (Members $10/Non-members $15)• Sat. 4/07, 10am-Noon: guided hike: exploring the ruins of northampton iron Furnace (Members $10/Non-members $15)• Sun. 4/08, 1-3pm: Primitive Technologies Workshop - Stone tool making (Price TBD, Location NHSM)• Sun. 4/15, 1-3pm: nature connections--Spring ecology (Price Free, Location TBD)• Sun. 4/29: guided canoe Trip (Price, Time & Location TBD)• Sat. 5/19, 6-10pm: natural history Society of md annual gala (Price: Members $55/Non-members $75, Location NHSM). See Facebook Event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/147133009303113/• Sun. 5/27: guided canoe Trip in gunpowder State Park (Price & Time TBD)courSeS: (held at NHSM)• mica community art education course: The artist as naturalist - drawing in color: Tuesdays 2/27–5/01, 6:15–9:30pm (Price: $645) note: register through mica at: https://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study/Community_Education_and_Professional_Practice/Community_Education.html)• archaeology for everybody - 6 Session course w/ lisa kraus & Jason Shellenhamer: Thursdays 3/14 thru 4/21, 7-9pm (Price: $144)• understanding Weather & climate - 6 Session Course w/ Martin Schmidt: Thursdays 4/05 thru 5/10, 7-9pm (Price $144)
Nestled in next to the beautiful Gunpowder River, Gunpowder Lodge is a neighborhood
restaurant and bar like no other. Our outstandingly unique and delicious menu
offers a variety of freshly prepared food and refreshing drinks.
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the Overlea Farmers market retUrNs!Come support this valuable local benefit!
Tentative Dates: June 9th, June 23rd, July 7th, Aug. 4th & Aug. 18th
New Hours: 9 am til 1pm, rain or shineNatural History Society - 6908 Belair Rd.
Buy healthy, chemical-free produce right inyour own neighborhood & support
small community businesses!• Fresh local produce • Coffee • Desserts • Gifts
• Free kids’ activities • Pets welcome
Event sponsored with assistance from Baltimore County Government
For more info go to OverleaOnline.org/FarmersMarket
march 24 • June 9 • Sept. 15 • Dec. 1 9am - Noon or Until Full • Brook Avenue & Overlea Avenue
Dumpster is FREE for both city and county Overlea RESIDENTS. noT For commercial uSe!
iTemS noT accePTed: oil-based paints, pesticides, herbicides, car and household batteries, drain cleaners, gasoline,
pool chemicals, tires or any other hazardous materials.
2018 DUMPSTER DATES
OCA 2017-2018 MEMBERSHIP FORM YES! I WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OVERLEA!(September 2017-September 2018) Name: ______________________________________________________
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Please check membership type and make checks payable to: Overlea Community Associationq Member - $10 q Good Neighbor $25 or more q Business -$50
MAIL TO: Overlea Community Association, P.O. Box 18895, Raspeburg, MD 21206
OR pAy OnLIne: with PayPal at www.OverleaRocks.org, click on OCA Membership tab.
Get ready for the 3rd Annual
Overlea’s exciting arts Festival is Back!Featuring:
• Juried art exhibit & competition• live Performances all Day
• great Food • art activities for all ages
Saturday, June 2nd • 10am-6pmNatural History Society of Maryland
6908 Belair road in Overlea • 1 mile south of 695
Sponsored by:Baltimore county government &
$3 Donation at the door–Free Parking nearby–Handicapped Access
Still Accepting Artists Submissions - deadline is April 15th at midnight. To submit your work or
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Safety By Dennis RobinsonAs spring approaches, Home Improvement Scams tend to rise. Note the tips below from the Baltimore County Police:Scam artists drive through neighborhoods looking for people in their yards. Home improvement scams often involve someone posing as a repairperson offering bargain prices on home repair. The National Association of Bunco Investigators (NABI) says watch for these telltale signs when a repairperson knocks on your door:• They drive an unmarked truck or van with an out-of-state license.• Legitimate home improvement companies seldom solicit door-to-door. They usually distribute fliers or make phone calls since it’s more cost effective.• The worker has no business ID, local address or phone number. Request ID so you can call the company for verification.• You are offered a “special price” if you sign that day. Contractors don’t pressure customers to sign a contract or job order immediately.• Beware of excuses like “We just finished a job around the corner and had extra materials we can offer you at a discount.” Professional companies don’t operate in that manner.• The worker asks for the money upfront or accepts only cash. Reputable contractors don’t ask for all the money up front. Customers pay one third first, another third midway through the job, and the rest when work is completed.• NEVER pay in cash. Using a check keeps a record of the transaction and provides identification of the person cashing the check.• No written estimates or contracts are offered. If you have no contract, you have no recourse if the job is faulty or never completed.• The worker has no references. Ask for references and ask around the neighborhood to see if anyone has contracted with them before.Scam artists also like to intimidate their prey. After a job is finished, usually with inferior materials and shoddy work, the customer is told they owe more money. When the customer objects, they are told the materials used were stolen and the police will be called if the higher price isn’t paid.Materials and workmanship used in scams are usually poor quality. Roof coating, according to NABI, might be whitewash, coating on the
Get Connected onCatch up on community news and join neighborhood conversations on Overlea’s NextDoor social networking site. Click on the NextDoor house icon shown on any page of our website, www.overlearocks.org, or sign up at https://overleablt.nextdoor.com.
Cathy Bevins Councilwoman, Sixth District
Baltimore County Council Sixth District 7856 Belair Road Baltimore, MD 21236 Towson Office: (410) 887-3388 Fax: (410) 887-5791 Email:[email protected]
Authorized by Friends of Cathy Bevins, W. McCollum, Treasurer
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Cathy BevinsCouncilwoman, Sixth District
10 Willow Avenue, Overlea, MD 21206
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drive could be motor oil, and fertilizer may consist of sawdust and oil.Compare estimates with other licensed contractors when you decide to have work done on your home. Don’t give your hard-earned money to a “fly by night” contractor.If you suspect the person at your door is a scam artist, contact Baltimore County Police at 911. You could help other potential victims from being scammed. Visit the NABI’s cons and scams website to learn more about bunco scams.
Overlea Fullerton Senior CenterDid you know that Baltimore City seniors may also join the Baltimore County Senior Center at 4314 Fullerton Avenue? All Overlea seniors, both county and city, are welcome. Center activities include line dancing, ceramics, painting, aerobics, tai chi, computers, current events, needlepoint, bingo, crafts, cards, billiards, quilting, stained glass, bowling, yoga, water aerobics and a choral group. Also offered are trips, parties and special events throughout the year. There is no membership fee to join, but there may be charges for some activities.There are also volunteer opportunities at the center, ranging from front desk receptionists, teachers, officers, clerical, gardening, party chairs, and more. The center council also sponsors service projects including newborn hats, lap robes for nursing home residents, food baskets for the needy, and more. There is also a federally sponsored Eating Together lunch at noon each day.A community outreach worker assigned to Overlea Senior Center is available on the last Friday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Make an appointment by calling 410-887-5128 for other times. The outreach worker helps seniors connect to services they may need such as Meals on Wheels, property tax credit forms, financial help in emergency situations, etc. The SHIP Counselor (Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program) is available by appointment only to help resolve health insurance issues. Call the center at 410-887-5220 for an appointment, or for more info about services, activities or membership.
OCA Elections at Community Meeting June 12thOverlea Community Association elections will be held at the annual meeting June 12th. Any dues-paying member of the organization
interested in running for a board position should contact Doris Poling at [email protected], to submit your letter of intention. To run for office a resident must a dues paying member in good standing and to vote in the June election you must have paid your dues prior to April 1st.
Natural History Society Sponsors Co-ed Scout UnitsDo your teens need some adventure? The NHSM in Overlea currently sponsors two co-ed scouting units, Venturing Crew 2727 and Explorers Club 3141. The Explorers Club (age 10-13) is co-ed scouting without uniforms, merit badges or advancements to worry about. All middle-school students looking for fun, camping, exploring and friendship are welcome. The Explorers Club feeds into the Venturing Crew. Venturing is an inclusive program through the Boy Scouts for males and females aged 14-21 (or 13 and completed 8th grade). Venturing focuses on Adventure, Leadership, Personal Growth and Service. Both units meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of the month. For more information contact Mike Schaefer at [email protected].
Message to All Overlea Citizens By Carol StoverSpring is almost here, and Overlea has a lot to share that is new and exciting. Check out our beautiful new website at www.overlearocks.org! It has been redesigned thanks to talented board member Brent Ceryes, with organized spaces to house our community resources, social media, and our three annual signature events. Use this website as your source for all neighborhood information. Our next general community meeting happens Tuesday March 13th at 7 pm at the Natural History Society, where we will discuss upcoming board elections in June, updates to our OCA bylaws, and news of our summer events. Please attend and share your ideas and questions with us. Summer will kick off again with the Overlea ArtsFest on June 2nd, and the Overlea Farmers Market beginning its bi-weekly run the following week on June 9th. Come out and lend your support to these wonderful community treasures and enjoy some time with your neighbors. The dog park project in Burdick Park is moving forward and will begin this year. Spring programs are also beginning at Holt Park, Walther Gardens, Herring Run Native Plant Nursery, Rosedale Public Library, our local schools & churches, and our own Natural History Society. Every week there are dozens of fun family activities to enjoy in Overlea and our nearby communities. Find links to their complete schedules on our website and have a beautiful Spring!
Free Smoke DetectorsFor Baltimore City neighbors- the Fire Department will install smoke detectors throughout their homes as needed for free - call 311.
office: 410-668-3910Fax: 410-882-6707email: [email protected]
John sippel, Jr.President
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