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Our Lady of Good Counsel Principal John Yore said he's thrilled to be working in the Olney community again.

"It's a joy to be back," he said. "The Olney community is wonderful, and it's been nice to run into old friends and meet new people."

Yore took over as principal of the Catholic high school on July 1 after serving as principal of Cape Henlopen High School in Delaware for four years. Before that, he served as assistant principal, acting principal and then principal of Sherwood High School from 2003 to 2006.

Yore said he has enjoyed the start to the school year, as well as the new experiences.

Last weekend he traveled with the football team to Cincinnati as the team played St. Xavier High School in a game that was televised on ESPN.

Last week he attended the first school-wide Mass.

"It is very exciting to be in a place where faith is embraced," he said. "Participating in Mass with the entire student body was very touching."

Yore said he is fortunate to work with a dedicated administrative team, a committed staff and respectful students.

"I am truly blessed," he said. "I hope I can contribute in a positive way to what is already an outstanding school with a rich tradition."

Yore, 49, said his wife Susan and children are happy, as well. Gabrielle, 14, is a freshman at Good Counsel, and John Patrick, 8, attends Brooke Grove Elementary.

Farm fresh produce available

in Sandy Spring

The Sandy Spring Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is accepting new members.

A CSA offers a way to support local farmers while obtaining locally grown vegetables.

CSA members pay an annual fee and in return receive a weekly share of produce harvested at the peak of ripeness.

The season runs Oct. 6 through Dec. 22, and produce from Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, made up of 75 organic farmers, will be delivered to a location in Sandy Spring each week for pick-up.

A share costs $349. For more information, visit www.sandyspringcsa.com/join.

Calling all artists

The Olney Farmers and Artists Market will sponsor its second Plein Air Olney event Saturday and Sunday.

Plein Air is an approach to painting developed in the mid-19th century in France. An artist stands at an easel and paints what he or she sees to capture the scene at that moment, and completes the work in a single sitting.

Artists of all ages and all abilities are invited to participate on Saturday to create their works at sites within a seven-mile radius of Olney. The community is encouraged to look for artists around town and to watch them work.

The following day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., all artworks created the day before will be on exhibit and available for purchase at the Farmers and Artists Market, located on the old Montgomery General Hospital grounds at Prince Phillip Drive and Olney-Sandy Spring Road.

Nothing will cost more than $200 and many pieces will be sold for less.

Information and registration forms are available at www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

Civil War tour for members

of Sandy Spring Museum

The Sandy Spring Museum is offering a tour of Maryland's Civil War exclusively to its members on Sept. 18.

Sharon Holt, museum director and Civil War historian, will lead the motor coach trip. Participants will explore the importance of railroad and canal transport on the local economy and visit Harper's Ferry and the Antietam battlefield.

The trip will conclude in Frederick with a reception, dinner and entertainment before returning to Sandy Spring.

For information on becoming a member and signing up for the trip, visit www.sandyspringmuseum.org or call 301-774-0022.

Get pinned at Olney Theatre

Donate $50 or more to the Olney Theatre Centre for the Arts and receive a handmade wooden pin that reads: "Olney Theatre — You Belong here."

"A wonderful woman, LisaBeth Weber, designs pins for organizations and causes, and has created a beautiful pin for us," OTC Managing Director Amy Marshall said.

OTC will match funds donated in honor of Artistic Director Jim Petosa and his direction of "Dinner with Friends," which runs through Sept. 26.

Donations can be made through the website or mailed to the OTC. For more information, visit www.olneytheatre.org.

Dance studio welcomes

new Instructor

The Berrend Dance Centre of Olney announced that Aaron Jackson is joining the staff.

Jackson comes to the studio after eight years as a member of the Washington Ballet and two years with Company C in San Francisco. He has been teaching summer programs at the studio for five years.

He will teach ballet, partnering and boys' classes, as well as hip-hop and an adult yoga class.

For more information, call 301-774-3032.

Recreation department

to hold open houses

The Montgomery County Department of Recreation will host its "Back to Fun, Back to Recreation" open house events on Sunday at six community centers throughout the county.

The open houses will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at the following centers:

-Bauer Drive Community Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville

-Damascus Community Center, 25520 Oak Drive

-Germantown Community Center, 18905 Kingsview Road

-Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring

-Marilyn Praisner Community Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville

-Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road

The open houses will feature demonstrations of fall programs and classes, facility tours, games, prizes and other activities. Visitors can also register for fall programs and activities that are offered in the 2010 Fall Guide.

The events are free. For more information, call 240-777-6840.

Teens needed for advisory group at libraries

Montgomery County Public Libraries is seeking members for its Teen Advisory Group, which promotes library programming and advocates for teen library services.

Teens ages 14-18 can apply online at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/

library. Applications are due by Saturday and candidates will be interviewed the week of Sept. 20. Teens accepted in the program will serve from September to May and will meet on a monthly basis.

For more information, send an e-mail to teensite@montgomerycountymd.gov. 

Entertainment Book

available for sale

Knights of Columbus Council 2323 is offering the 2011 Entertainment Book for sale.

The book, available for immediate use, provides savings of up to 50 percent on dining, travel, shopping, theater, attractions and more. The cost is $30.

Out-of-town editions of the Entertainment Book can also be ordered.

Profits from the sale of the book are used to enhance the charities that the Knights of Columbus supports. To purchase or for additional information, contact Gary Palmer at 301-948-6494 or gtdbpalmer@verizon.net.

If you have an interesting note about the people and the events of our community, send it to Terri Hogan, Staff Writer, The Olney Gazette, 9030 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, Md. 20877, or e-mail it to thogan@gazette.net. Our fax numbers are 301-670-7182 or 301-670-7183. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday for consideration for the following week. All items are subject to space availability.