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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?
Holt Park and Center for the Arts
Leprechaun Quest - Sunday, Mar 16, 1-4pm Come hunt for the leprechaun’s treasure! For all ages. Cost: $6. per Treasure Hunter. Egg Roll and Egg-stravaganza! - Sunday, Apr 13, Noon-4pm Crafts, games, treats and family fun. Bring yor own eggs to decorate in the historic cabin. For all ages. FREE.
Winter 2024: OCA President’s Message
The fall/winter season is here and with it, lots of fun family friendly events. This is our ninth year of the Overlea Tree Lighting and we are excited to continue this awesome tradition. Anthony Medina has done a fantastic job this year organizing this event, and I for one am excited to attend. Save the date for Saturday, December 14th at 7 pm.
Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Tips
Direct downspouts and gutters to drain onto the lawn, planted beds or rain gardens where rain will soak into the soil rather than run off.
Haven Coworking is Coming to Overlea
The developers from Haven Coworking bought the old Overlea Event Center at 6809 Belair Road and renovations are underway now! If you grew up in this area, you either had your wedding reception at this building or knew someone who did!
Boy Scout Troop 16 Glassblowing Event
Troop 16 meets every Wednesday at Kenwood Presbyterian Church at the intersection of Fullerton and Kenwood Avenues.
These Folks Really Deliver!
A special thanks to the great volunteers who help to bring this newsletter to your door four times a year. Providing periodic neighborhood news in print and getting it to the front door of every house in Overlea is no small feat.
Help Support the Overlea ArtsFest!
Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy ArtsFest’s amazing lineup of music & dance performers, art vendors, activities and the juried art show at Holt Park & Center for the Arts this year! We hope you had a great time.
Cherry Heights Woodland Garden Clean-up
Have you visited our little park in historic Cherry Heights, located at the intersection of Beech Avenue and East Elm? Cherry Heights was established in 1910 as the first African-American suburb in Baltimore County.
New Businesses in Overlea
At the corner of Fullerton Avenue and Belair Road, the restaurant Bangin’ Fish and Chicken has opened, bringing Baltimore classic Chicken Box and Lake Trout to Overlea for reasonable prices. All reports indicate that the food is delicious.
Diversity Makes the World Go Round
In Overlea we pride ourselves on the diverse population of homeowners. Did you know that in our midst are teachers, police officers, medical professionals, musicians, civil servants, politicians and a whole host of creative individuals?
Have You Seen the Mammoth Yet?
This incredible life-size mammoth exhibit will be at the Natural History Society of Maryland (6908 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206) until March 2025. The public exhibit hours are Wednesdays 2-6pm, Thursdays 10am-2pm, and the first Sunday of each month 10am-2pm.
Fall 2024: OCA President’s Message
This is my first message to the community as president of the OCA, so I should probably introduce myself. You may have seen me (a man with a long ponytail) loitering around the Natural History Society lot on farmer’s market days bouncing from vendor to vendor. I am a longtime (22 years) Overlea resident with a love for volunteering.