OTHER NEWS FROM THE AREA
PANERA, OLNEY, CLOSING?
Evening times are often slow
Evening times are often slow
NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE THE DEFINITIVE, PUBLIC ANSWER AT THIS POINT. Employees have been spreading the word that the popular bakery, coffee and sandwich shop is closing but that seems to be off, at least for now. Rent increases often drive out businesses, even and because they become successful: then the landlords often want higher rents. We
NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE THE DEFINITIVE, PUBLIC ANSWER AT THIS POINT. Employees have been spreading the word that the popular bakery, coffee and sandwich shop is closing but that seems to be off, at least for now. Rent increases often drive out businesses, even and because they become successful: then the landlords often want higher rents. We don't know if that's the case here. Panera is cutting back nationally with the Rockville location closing May 19.
Evening times are often slow
Evening times are often slow
Evening times are often slow
During mornings, at noon and throughout the afternoon/early evening hours, Panera has not just been a place to eat but a community and individual gathering center. It is what the British call a "third place" beyond work and home where people can gather at will, talk to neighbors, plan events and just socialize. No appointment necessary and no bother about how long you want to stay.
two free movie nights planned
MOVIE NIGHT GRANT
MOVIE NIGHT GRANT
MOVIE NIGHT GRANT
(photo above, Janet Terry speaks to the Civic Association gathering)
The Olney Farmers and Artisits Market received a $2,500 grant recently to help pay for two free movie nights on the Market grounds this summer. The first movie night was held last summer and hundreds of adults and children made it a great success, with food vendors selling out and everyone enjoying the movie.
The Team
MOVIE NIGHT GRANT
MOVIE NIGHT GRANT
Other members of the mostly volunteer crew at the Olney market gathered for a photo with Jim Smith as the award was presented. Last year, it took a crew of five, working mostly as volunteers, to set up the projection screen and movie playback equipment, including an excellent sound system.