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Third of July Independence Day Pool Party & Barbeque
The Norbeck Grove events committee is hosting a "3rd" of July Independence Day Pool Party & Barbeque and Childrens Book Drive. Please join us at the Norbeck Grove pool this third of July. Games and food will be provided by the Norbeck Grove Community Association. Please feel free to bring a side dish or a tasty treat to share with your neighbors.
We hope the weather plays nice this year as we plan to have a lot of fun. There will be a Moon Bounce and Face Painters, along with good old fashioned BBQ food (Burgers, Hotdogs, etc), and other yummy treats and fun things to do.
In return we ask that you consider donating a new or used children(s) book, which we will be donating to a local program for disadvantaged children. The donation to benefit Montgomery County's "at-risk" children is in continued celebration and memory of Daniel Greenbaum, a little boy who loved books.
The festivities will kick off around noon and the barbeque at the pool starts at approximately 1:00pm. No rain date -- July 3rd or bust.
We are aware that not all members of the community participate in the yahoo group, therefore if you know of a neighbor who may be interested please pass this information along. The committee will also be placing signs at the entrance(s) of the neighborhood to ensure that we communicate this event to a full cross-section of the community.
If you have any questions or would like to assist in participation along with other Norbeck Grove event committee members you may e-mail us at NGVEventsCommittee-at-Yahoo.com"
See you on July 3rd!!!
--Norbeck Grove Events Committee
Revised Pool Schedule Posted
A revised pool schedule has been posted.There were some changes to the swim meet schedules on Saturdays in June and July.
New Website Sponsor
Thanks to Ricagno Painting for becoming a new sponsor for our website.
April Meeting Date changed to April 16
The Board has moved the April Board meeting from Thursday, April 9th to Thursday, April 16th since Passover is on the 9th. The meeting will be at 7:30 PM at the community clubhouse and we would love to see some residents at the meeting.
The first 30 minutes is set aside for Homeowner’s Forum where residents can bring up issues or ask questions. Residents are then more than welcome to stay to listen to what is going on in your community.
Community Yard Sale, May 2
The Annual Norbeck Grove Yard Sale
Saturday, May 2, 2009
8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Norbeck Grove Club House Parking Lot
Food and Drink For Sale
Benefiting American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Olney
Reserve Your Space ($10) and a Table ($5 –Limited Availability),
to be paid in advance.
For payments and information contact Peyton Kuhlthau, 301-260-2546,
or rpkuhlthau at verizon dot net.
Community Party, May 2
There will be a community party for adults only on Saturday, May 2 from 8pm until midnight at the clubhouse.
- Live DJ
- Beverages—beer, wine, soft drinks
- Light snacks
- Bring an appetizer or dessert to share
This event sponsored by Norbeck Grove Community Association, and open to Norbeck Grove residents only, age 21 and older.
RSVP today—space limited to first 250 residents who respond.
RSVP by April 24 to Melissa Carroll at The Management Group
Need more info? Contact Gina Guiffre (301.366.4021) or Suzanne Warring (240.418.2066). (email addresses are in the Community Directory).
Website to check your Norbeck Grove account
You can now check your Norbeck Grove assessment account and architectural history through a website from the Management Group.
Please shovel your sidewalks
Remember, by county ordinance, you are required to shovel your sidewalks within 24 hours of the snowfall. Thanks ... it really helps the kids walking to school and those walking their pets.
Another Website Sponsor!
Welcome to Creative Learning Center Preschool, a new sponsor of the Norbeck Grove website.
New Website Sponsor
Welcome to Olney Yoga & Wellness, a new sponsor of the Norbeck Grove website.
New Board Members Elected
A quorum was established at the annual board meeting on December 11 and elections for 2009 were held. Michele Young joins the Board as a representative from the single family homes, and Dave Crowley will continue as a representative from the Townhomes.
Annual Meeting on December 11
The Norbeck Grove Community Association 2008 Annual Meeting and Elections will be held this Thursday, December 11th at 7PM at the community clubhouse. We need at least 51 homes represented in person or by sending in your proxy otherwise the Annual Meeting will have to be rescheduled at an additional cost to the association. There is one single family home and one townhome/condo board position up for election at the upcoming Annual Meeting.
Refreshments will be served and it is a good time to come out and participate in your community, meet your neighbors, and help the association establish a quorum.
Read the letter about the meeting and annual budget that was went to homeowners
Annual Children's Halloween Parade and Party
The Norbeck Grove Annual Children's Halloween Parade and Party will be held on Sunday, October 26 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at the clubhouse. Festivities include a parade, hay ride, refreshments, pizza, candy, games, prizes and a raffle.
Please bring canned food donations to the party! Girl Scout Troop 4854 will be collecting donations to support Olney Help and St. Martins Food Pantry.
October Meeting Moved to October 16
The Norbeck Grove October Board meeting has been moved from Thursday, October 9th to Thursday, October 16th due to Yom Kippur. As usual the meeting will be held at 7:30 PM in the clubhouse.
Have You Joined Our Yahoo Group?
The Norbeck Grove Yahoo Group is a great way for our community to keep in touch. A mix of community announcements, events, and important information, our list keeps you in-the-know.
Members are welcome to post about social and sports events, business opportunities, items for sale, lost and found, or anything else related to the community. Recents posts have included Redskins tickets for sale, a question about bees, carpools, smoke alarms in the townhomes, recommendations for a handyman, what's going on with the development behind us, and concern about a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood.
Currently about a third of our neighbors participate. Please join us! [Note: our group is for Norbeck Grove residents only.]
Help Sponsor the Norbeck Grove Website
The Norbeck Grove website is developed, maintained and hosted by Red Letter Design at no expense to the community. In return, the Norbeck Grove Board has agreed to permit us to sell a limited amount of advertising to defray our expenses. Please consider purchasing an advertisement to support our site.
Townhome Basketball Court
The Board has received numerous complaints about problems relating to the basketball court in the townhome section of the community. Concerns range from playing/dribbling the ball late into the night, foul language, and littering. Signs will be posted stating that the court is closed from 9PM to 10AM daily. The sign will also state the rules of the court.
We are requesting that all parents whose children use the basketball court to talk with them about the rules and ask them to use the trashcan which the association had installed last year.
If there is not a marked improvement of the noise late at night, foul language, and littering, then the residents who complained have been advised that if they were to start a petition and obtain a majority of the homeowner’s signatures from sections 2 and 3 of the community, then the basketball hoops will be removed.
Continued problems can be reported to Todd Hassett at thassett@tmgainc.com who will forward them to Diane Wyman who will lead the petition effort on behalf of the concerned residents.
