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Save the Date for Charm City Cleanup in Overlea!
Baltimore City’s most ambitious citywide cleaning initiative will be focused on cleaning public spaces and supporting city residents in each of Baltimore’s neighborhoods.
Announcing the Overlea ArtsFest/ CCBC Film Festival!
Coming to you this fall - a new 3-day event showcasing local and national filmmakers! In a partnership with the CCBC Essex Digital Media Production department, the juried Short Films portion of ArtsFest has become a separate event.
Holt Park and Center for the Arts
Many renovation projects are underway at Holt Park! The woodland trail has been repaved, the amphitheater was recently cleaned and repaired, and landscapers have added water management berms throughout the grassy areas.
Project ReTree Fall 2025
Every spring and fall, Baltimore County’s Forest Management group plants trees throughout the county, offering residents tremendous benefits in terms of air quality improvement, cooling our communities and homes, biodiversity support, storm- water management, beautification, and helping people relax and...
Tips for Successful Fall Planting
Fall is the time to plant spring-flowering daffodil, tulip, crocus, and hyacinth bulbs. Get plants in the ground at least six weeks before the ground freezes–up until early November. Water plants as needed to keep the soil moist to the depth of the root ball, continuing to water until the ground freezes.
Notes from Your Neighborhood Museum
The Natural History Society of Maryland continues exterior renovations of the building, with work expected to be completed near the end of 2025. The Exhibit Halls will re- open to the public in January.
Trash and Bulk Trash Pick-Up
Find the next Trash and Bulk Trash Pick-Up
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