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Read all the latest neighborly news. We update often so check back frequently (or at least every few months). Have something you think the community should know about? Visit the Contact page and let us know! Interested in what others are saying about Overlea?
Spring 2025: OCA President’s Message
These times are certainly unusual. There are days when I actively avoid the news about what novel approach to cutting government programs a nameless, faceless computer hacker has devised today.
Overlea Farmers Market 2025
We can’t wait for the 10th season of our growers, makers, and bakers community event. The dates have been set, and applications are sent out.
Lassahn Funeral Homes Inc will Host OCA Meetings
The Natural History Society of Maryland building is undergoing renovations this summer. As a result of this, a new location was needed for the three OCA General Community meetings this year. Heather Lassahn and family have graciously agreed to host the meetings in one of their beautiful comfortable rooms.
Welcome New OCA Volunteers!
Elyse Morin and her husband Albert met as volunteers in Rockport, Texas while serving in AmeriCorps. Along with their daughter, they moved to the community in 2023. Elyse is a social worker...
Outstanding Issues for March 11th General Mtg.
The leadership of the Overlea Community Association met with Councilman Ertel two times in 2024, requesting the following
Fullerton Fireworks 2025
The annual Fullerton Fireworks will be held on on Fullerton field Friday, July 4th with a raindate of Saturday, July 5.
Resources for Federal Workers
If you are a Federal employee affected by the terminations and actions in Washington, DC, this website may be helpful to you. Review your employment rights under federal law here
Health Benefits of Walking
Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. Walking is considered to be a weight-bearing exercise.
Overlea ArtsFest Youth Art Show Returns in 2025!
Calling all parents, educators and caregivers , Overlea ArtsFest invites your young artists to contribute their artwork to our next exhibition! We are hosting a Youth Art Show for kids and teens at the start of the summer, generously sponsored by our friends at Rosedale Federal Savings & Loan. Details with Rec & Parks are still being worked out, but we hope to hold the Youth Art Show at the picturesque Holt Park & Center for the Arts on June 7th and 8th, for a whole weekend of family fun and community engagement.
Do You Receive The OCA Members Bulletin?
Want to stay up to date on all the happenings in our neighborhood? The OCA members bulletin is emailed monthly to all dues paying members! Stay informed on important issues and events in Overlea. If you have paid your dues but have not provided the OCA with your email address (or if you do not have one) please contact Debi Brocht.
Plans for New Local Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail
Dozens of residents joined DPWT staff last month at the Overlea-Fullerton Senior Center to learn more about the design plans for the proposed West- East Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail.
Please Save Our Beautiful Old Trees From Ivy
English Ivy will strangle and kill a healthy tree! Winter is a great time to remove it. Using a hand saw, carefully cut out a 6-12” band around the tree trunk, near the base, then pull up as much from the ground as possible. The ivy above the cut out section will die off and fall from the tree.