The Greater Olney News

12/05/2025

Weekend Calendar

Friday, December 5

Olney Lions Club will hold a Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sandy Spring Friends Meeting House, 17801 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring. To schedule, call 800-733-2767.

Jersey Mike’s Subs in Olney, 3494 Olney-Laytonsville Road, will donate 15 percent of proceeds between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. to Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department (SSVFD). Must show flier (available at www.ssvfd.org) or mention the SSVFD fundraiser at time of purchase.

Friday, Dec. 5 and
Saturday, Dec. 6

St. Peter’s will hold its Christmas Bazaar and Breakfast with St. Nick 6-9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 2900 Olney-Sandy Spring Road. For more, visit www.stpetersolney.org.

Saturday, December 6

Wood and Wine at Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park will be held 6-8 p.m. at 3610 Brookeville Road, Brookeville. Event will feature a workshop led by local artist Anna Fogg, where visitors will craft a one-of-a-kind wooden art piece. Cost is $50 per person. Ticket also will include seasonal drinks and a charcuterie spread. For more, visit mocoparks.org/woodandwine.


Saturday, December 6 and
Sunday, December 7

Christmas on the Farm will be held noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 at the Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Event will feature cookies and cider, bake sale table, hay rides, barn decorations, music, holiday crafts and farm music. Visit the tool museum. Free parking and free admission. For more, visit friendsofthefarmpark.org.

Sunday, December 7

Olney Farmers and Artists Market will hold its Holiday Market on special hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old hospital grounds, Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108) and Prince Phillip Drive. Rain or shine. Santa, who will arrive on his fire truck. Shop handcrafted and unique gifts and specialty food items. Scouts will make s’mores on a fire pit and chestnuts will be roasted on an open fire. For more, go to http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.com.

Greater Olney Civic Association (GOCA) will hold an Olney Fun Run and Walk (two-mile loop) at noon. Participants should meet at Brew Belly at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Olney-Sandy Spring Road.

11/28/2025

Help the Lions help the Community

Olney Lions’ gift collection for children

Collection boxes are available in in local businesses for new toys, clothing and other gifts for children ages newborn to 16 to be distributed during the holidays.
Every fall the Olney Lions collect items that are distributed through area schools and county agencies where there is a need. Community generosity has allowed the Lions to distribute approximately 1,000 gifts annually.
Boxes are located at the following businesses: Fletcher’s Service Center, Norbeck Country Club, Turf Center, Rockville Elks Lodge, Giant Food, Onelife Fitness, Sherwood Poms/Cheer, Karen Rollings Team, Graeves Auto Center, Wilson Goodyear, St John’s School, Oakdale Ark preschool, Olney Chiropractic, Jimmy's Hair Salon, Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center, Kendall Capital, Preferred Hearing Center and Panera.
Collection boxes will remain in businesses through Dec. 20.
Gifts should remain in their original packaging, and not gift wrapped.
For gift ideas, check the Olney Lions website at www.olneylionsmd.org. To give a gift from the specially created Amazon gift list, purchase the item, have it delivered to you, then drop it into a collection box; remove Amazon packaging.
Financial donations can be mailed to Olney Lions Club Foundation, P.O. Box 1104, Olney MD 20830.
Businesses willing to host a collection box should contact the Olney Lions at [email protected]. Lions will provide the box and check it regularly.

Sandy Spring Lions’ Christmas tree and wreath sale


Sandy Spring Lions Club is again selling Christmas trees and handmade Fraser Fir wreaths beginning 4-7 p.m. Nov. 28 at the old Montgomery General Hospital grounds at Olney-Sandy Spring Road and Prince Philip Drive.
Sales will be held 4-7 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until all trees are sold.
Cash, checks and credit cards accepted, and Lions collection buckets will be available for donations. This is the club’s major annual fundraiser and all profits from the sale go back into local community programs that include support for food banks, scholarships, vision projects, the Lions’ medical equipment loan program, Hospice Caring, Lions Leader Dogs, Lions Camp Merrick and more.
While selling trees and wreaths, Lions will collect eyeglasses and hearing aids in support of Lions Recycle for Sight and Hearing Program.

11/28/2025

Weekend Calendar

Friday, November 28

“A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas,” a holiday tradition by Charles Dickens, will open Nov. 28 at Olney Theatre Center. Originally conceived, adapted and staged by Paul Morella, the show welcomes back Michael Russotto to star for a second holiday season in the solo show hailed as a masterclass in theatrical storytelling. He portrays nearly 50 different characters. Show will run through Dec. 28 in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab. For tickets, visit www.olneytheatre.org or call the box office at 301-924-3400.

Saturday, November 29

National Capital Trolley Museum, 1313 Bonifant Road in Colesville, will hold its 2025 Holly TrolleyFest beginning Nov. 29 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 21, with an extra day Dec. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Festivities will begin with a “Garland Cutting Ceremony” at 9:30 .m. Nov. 29, featuring seasonal music, vintage trolley rides and fun for all ages. Visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to support local families in need. Admission is $12 per person and includes unlimited trolley rides, access to museum exhibits and seasonal entertainment. Reservations are required. Purchase tickets at www.dctrolley.org. Rain or shine.

Sunday, November 30

Olney Farmers and Artists Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the old hospital grounds, Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108) and Prince Phillip Drive. Rain or shine. For more, go to http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.com.

A look ahead

Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 3 for the Yuletide Celebration at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, set for 5-7 p.m. Dec. 13 at 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring. Try 19th century dancing, enjoy a tasting menu inspired by an 1840s holiday feast, and listen to readings of popular holiday poems of the period. Enjoy holiday carolers while creating a Victorian greeting card and playing games of the era. Tickets are $15 to $20. For more, visit WoodlawnManor.org.

Ongoing

Olney Theatre Center is continuing its tradition of big holiday musicals with “Hello, Dolly!” on the Roberts Mainstage through Jan. 4. Two-time Helen Hayes Award-winner Nova Y. Payton stars as the meddling matchmaker Dolly Levi. Tickets are available at olneytheatre.org/hellodolly or by calling the box office at 301-924-3400. Olney Theatre Center is also offering community events inspired by the themes of the production, including on-stage tours with “Hello, Dolly!” production staff on Dec. 7, and an arts and crafts activity with props supervisor Anna Cable on Dec. 12. For tickets and more, visit olneytheatre.org/community.

11/25/2025

Nominations sought for ‘Women Making History Award’

The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women are accepting nominations for the 2026 “Women Making History Award.” The deadline to submit nominations is 11:59 p.m. Dec. 5.
Nominees must either reside in Montgomery County or work in the county. High school seniors and college students are also eligible for nomination.
Nominations for elected officials and individuals currently running for office will not be accepted.
The nomination form can be found at https://bit.ly/43kvJm6.
The annual award recognizes outstanding women in Montgomery County who make significant contributions to their profession and to the community.
Recipients of the Women Making History Award will be recognized and featured on the county's social media during Women’s History Month in March and honored at a future reception and panel discussion.
To be eligible, nominees should exemplify one or more of the following:
Dedication and unselfish leadership in their professional field.
Exceptional civic leadership and community engagement.
Inspiration to others through their role as a model of excellence.
Support for programs that drive positive social change.
Nominations must be completed online, and forms must be fully completed to be considered. Those submitting nominations are asked not to copy and paste online bios as part of their submissions. Biographies should be limited to no more than three paragraphs. Nominations will not be accepted via mail.
For more on the Women Making History Award, contact Carmen Kaarid at [email protected].

11/21/2025

Thanksgiving Parade set for Nov. 22

The holiday season will get underway with Montgomery County’s annual Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 22 in the Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District.
The popular event will feature more units than ever before when it steps off at 10 a.m. at Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street, proceeding south on Georgia Avenue to Silver Spring Avenue.
7News meteorologists Brian van de Graaff and Eileen Whelan will host the parade, announcing participants from the grandstand at the intersection of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive.
Spectators will see live performances from the Akhmedova Ballet, the Maryland Youth Ballet, cultural dance groups and high school marching bands. The parade will begin with a harvest and Thanksgiving theme and end with holiday music, a Hanukkah bear, reindeer, elves and Santa Claus.
The parade will serve as the kick-off to Montgomery County’s 250th Birthday commemoration, to be celebrated on Sept. 6, 2026.
With almost 200 marching units, this year’s event is billed as one of the most vibrant in the parade’s history. Spectators can expect the rhythmic sounds of award-winning marching bands, including the Roaring Bengals from Blake High School and the Spirit of Clarksburg High School. Diverse cultural performers, including Bolivia’s Caporales San Simón, Mexico’s Fundación Elena Ballet Folklorico and Bangladesh’s Monjuri Nrittalaya, will bring a global flair to the celebration through dance, costume and music.
“This parade brings out the best of who we are as a community,” said County Executive Marc Elrich.

11/21/2025

Weekend Calendar

Friday, November 21

The Punokawan Project will perform in concert at 6:30 pm. at Sandy Spring Museum. The Punokawan Project — featuring the trio of Malik Basri, Rai Lubis and Ulung Tanto — is an innovative initiative that redefines contemporary music by skillfully blending various genres with the rich and authentic sounds of Indonesian traditional instruments. Cost is $25 general admission, $20 museum member admission. For more, call 301-774-0022 or visit www.sandyspringmuseum.org. Sandy Spring Museum is at 17901 Bentley Road at Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108).

Saturday, November 22

Holiday Bazaar will be held 1-4 p.m. at Washington Christian Academy, 16227 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney. Event will feature activities, food, shopping, bake sale and more. For more, visit facebook.com/washingtonchristianacademy.

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host its inaugural Local Author Showcase from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Ave. Free, family-friendly event will celebrate books, storytelling and community while giving residents the chance to meet and connect with authors from across Montgomery County. Showcase will feature a Friends of the Library book sale, author tables for meet-and-greets, and a mix of panels, discussions and reading activities. Visitors can also network with fellow writers and readers. For a list of participating authors and event details, visit the MCPL website at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/programs/local-author-showcase.html.

Saturday, November 22 and
Sunday, November 23

Redland Baptist Church, 6922 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood, will host the annual Amani Ya Juu Fair Trade African Handcrafted Products Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 23. Event will offer a wide selection of quality, fair trade, handcrafted home goods, jewelry, handbags, Christmas decor, quilts and unique works of art, all made with natural materials in vibrant colors of Africa. All proceeds go to sustain marginalized African women, promoting their creativity and talent to support their families. Major credit cards accepted.

Sunday, November 23

Olney Farmers and Artists Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the old hospital grounds, Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108) and Prince Phillip Drive. Rain or shine. For more, go to http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.com.

Sandy Spring Museum will hold a Bluegrass Jam 2-4 p.m. inside its Exhibit Hall. Take an instrument and join the bluegrass jam held on the fourth Sunday of each month. All ages and skill levels are invited, whether new to bluegrass or a seasoned pro. The Bluegrass Jam is hosted by volunteer coordinators John Hartge, Bruce Evans (The Fire Hazards) and Ben Kepler (multi-instrumentalist/singer and music teacher. Free for museum members, $5 for non-members. For accommodation requests, contact the museum at 301-774-0022. Sandy Spring Museum is at 17901 Bentley Road at Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108).

Ongoing

Olney Theatre Center is continuing its tradition of big holiday musicals with “Hello, Dolly!” on the Roberts Mainstage through Jan. 4. Two-time Helen Hayes Award-winner Nova Y. Payton stars as the meddling matchmaker Dolly Levi. Tickets are available at olneytheatre.org/hellodolly or by calling the box office at 301-924-3400. Olney Theatre Center is also offering community events inspired by the themes of the production, including on-stage tours with “Hello, Dolly!” production staff on Nov. 23 and Dec. 7, and an arts and crafts activity with props supervisor Anna Cable on Dec. 12. For tickets and more, visit olneytheatre.org/community.

11/14/2025

Weekend Calendar

Friday, November 14

Sandy Spring Museum will present its next History Happy Hour, “The Female Rogue with Jacquelyn Jackson,” at 6:30 p.m. “The Female Rogue: A Memoir of Living Fiercely” is a call to arms, heart and instinct to reject the narrow confines of "acceptable" womanhood and reclaim the raw power of female bodies, dreams and ancestral memory. Event will feature a moderated conversation with Ellen McDonnell, a former NPR newswriter and producer who works in consulting to identify, coach and advise emerging leaders in public media. Light refreshments will be served. Cost is $25 for general admission, $20 for museum members. For more, visit sandyspringmuseum.org or call 301-774-0022. Museum is at 17901 Bentley Road at Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108).

Saturday, November 15

Holiday Jazz Celebration featuring the Charles Rahmat Woods Quartet will be held 2-4 p.m. at Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. No registration required. For more, visit https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/14469347.

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Olney will hold a Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser from 4:30 to 7 p.m. to support the church’s community ministries. Event will also include raffle baskets, dessert auction, food & drinks, games and more. Cost is $15 per person, $30 per family, and includes chili tasting. Tickets for food, drinks and activities can be purchased at the event.

The Dave Chappell Trio will be back at Sandy Spring Museum at 7 p.m. Chappell has won numerous Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES), including “Musician of the Year,” “Rock Instrumentalist of the Year” and “Roots Rock Instrumentalist of the Year.” He and award-winning bassist John Previti will be joined by their good friend, David Hartge. For more, call 301-774-0022 or visit www.sandyspringmuseum.org. Museum is at 17901 Bentley Road at Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108).

Sunday, November 16

Olney Farmers and Artists Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the old hospital grounds, Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108) and Prince Phillip Drive. Rain or shine. For more, go to http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.com.

Ongoing

Olney Theatre Center is continuing its tradition of big holiday musicals with “Hello, Dolly!” on the Roberts Mainstage through Jan. 4. Two-time Helen Hayes Award-winner Nova Y. Payton stars as the meddling matchmaker Dolly Levi. Tickets are available at olneytheatre.org/hellodolly or by calling the box office at 301-924-3400. Olney Theatre Center is also offering community events inspired by the themes of the production, including musical theater trivia on Nov. 20; on-stage tours with “Hello, Dolly!” production staff on Nov. 23 and Dec. 7, and an arts and crafts activity with props supervisor Anna Cable on Dec. 12. For tickets and information, visit olneytheatre.org/community.

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11/08/2025

Weekend Calendar

Saturday, November 8

St. Francis Catholic Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event will feature a Silent Auction, craft exhibitors, Shabby Chic Corner, previously-owned jewelry, Millie’s Bake Shop/Cake Wheel, turkey raffle and raffle for cash prizes.

Saturday, November 8 and
Sunday, November 9

The AmaZing Theatre Company will host its 4th Bi-Annual 10-Minute Play Festival from noon to 5 p.m. at Olive Branch Community Church, 416 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring. The theme is “Change,” and the festival will feature 18 original plays written by playwrights from across the United States and Canada. Audiences will enjoy the power of theater distilled into 10-minute plays — a mix of humorous and profound stories. There are six different plays in each of three performance blocks. Performance blocks will begin at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Suitable for children aged 8 and up. Tickets are $15 per block for ages 18 and older, $7.50 for ages 8-17. To purchase tickets and see a synopsis of each play, visit https://amazingtheatre.org/.

Sunday, November 9

Olney Baptist Church, 17525 Georgia Ave., will hold “Honoring Our Veterans Ceremony and Lunch” at noon. Join as the church honors and celebrate veterans with a special ceremony followed by a lunch for veterans and their families, catered by Mission BBQ, to thank them and pray for them. For more, [email protected] or call 301-774-5433.

Montgomery County Recreation will hold the Empty Bowls Supper 4-7 p.m. at Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center, 18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring. Enjoy soups, breads and desserts, and take home a handcrafted bowl. Musical entertainment by Sherwood High School Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $20 for ages 13 and up, $10 for children under 12, and $15 for active-duty military and veterans. Tickets sold at the door. All proceeds benefit the enhancement of families in Ashton, Sandy Spring, Brookeville and surrounding communities. Held in partnership with Sandy Spring Civic Association and Ross Boddy Advisory Committee. Open to all ages.

10/31/2025

Weekend Calendar

Saturday, November 1

Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Lutheran Church of St Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Colesville. Handmade treats & treasures, artisan crafts, homemade jams, bake sale, quilts and textile arts, ornaments, items for pets and kids, plants and unique wood pieces, Grandma's Attic (vintage items), raffles and more. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more, visit mystandrew.org or call 301-384-4394.

Maryland Emancipation Day Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring. Enjoy free admission to Woodlawn Museum. James H. Johnston will present “Differing Historical Perspectives on Slavery in Maryland and the District of Columbia” at noon inside Woodlawn Manor House. Guided hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail will be offered at 10 am. Fee required for hike; purchase tickets online in advance. Limited tickets will be sold on-site. For more, visit, WoodlawnManor.org.

Emancipation Day open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery, 18524 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring. No admission; donations accepted. Panel on “How to Talk to Your Children on Black History” at 11 a.m. Panel featuring descents of historic African-American communities at noon. Taylor Family Singers will perform at 2 p.m. Also, tour a new outdoor exhibit, visit old Sandy Spring scale model of former home. For more, visit sandyspringslavemuseum.org.

Sunday, November 2

Olney Farmers and Artists Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the old hospital grounds, Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108) and Prince Phillip Drive. Rain or shine. For more, go to http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.com.

“An Afternoon with Brian Myers” will be held 2-3 p.m. at Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road. Author of “Hidden History of Montgomery County, Maryland” will discuss untold stories and lesser-known tales. No registration required. For more, visit https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/14594225.

10/24/2025

Weekend Calendar

Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26

14th Annual Charity Bake Sale for Breast Cancer from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of Giant Food, 18140 Village Center Drive, Olney. All proceeds will benefit For 3 Sisters, a local nonprofit.

National Capital Trolley Museum, 1313 Bonifant Road, Cloverly, will hold its annual Trolleyween from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. Family-friendly Halloween celebration will include spooky-decorated trolley cars and surprises along the railway, scavenger hunts, pumpkin-related arts & craft and unlimited streetcar rides through the woods. Special treats for those in costume. Admission is $12.

Saturday, October 25

Community Trunk or Treat will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at The Lutheran Church of St Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Colesville. Kids are welcome to come in costume and bring a treat bucket to collect goodies in the parking lot. Plus hayrides, pumpkin painting/decorating, games, giveaways, face painting, food and more. Rain or shine. For more, visit mystandrew.org or call 301-384-4394.

Sunday, October 26

Olney Farmers and Artists Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the old hospital grounds, Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108) and Prince Phillip Drive. Rain or shine. For more, go to http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.com. Outdoor Yoga, sponsored by MedStar Health with instructors from Uplift Yoga, will be held at the Farmers Market at 10 a.m. Bring a blanket or yoga mat. Free to attend, but pre-registration is required at upliftyoga.net/schedule.

The Olney Civic Fund, Greater Olney Civic Association (GOCA) and Olney Chamber of Commerce will present “It’s Olney Time – A Showcase of Olney Nonprofits” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market. Free. Event will highlight volunteer-driven organizations that make Olney a vibrant place to live and work. Discover opportunities to get involved.

Sandy Spring Museum will hold a Bluegrass Jam 2-4 p.m. inside its Exhibit Hall. Take an instrument and join the jam. All ages and skill levels are invited. Free for museum members, $5 for non-members. Sandy Spring Museum is at 17901 Bentley Road at Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Route 108).

10/23/2025

Our art director and co-founder of The Greater Olney News, but most of all, our friend. We miss you already.

Richard “Rick” Joseph Slaninka

Richard Joseph Slaninka (Rick) died on October 21, 2025, at the age of 76 in Lewes, Delaware. He died peacefully surrounded by his wife, children and siblings.
Rick was born on May 21, 1949, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, to his parents Paul and Marguerite.
He spent most of his childhood in Westmont and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Rick attended Camden Catholic High School, where he played football as an offensive and defensive lineman, co-captaining the undefeated 1966 team. He earned First-Team All-South Jersey and was inducted into CCHS Hall of Fame as an individual in 2011.
After being heavily recruited out of high school, Rick attended the University of Maryland on full scholarship, where he was a three-year varsity letter winner as an offensive lineman. He graduated in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in advertising.
Rick married Mary Ruth McKeown in 1978. He was an avid acrylic painter, lover of all music, and a college and professional sports fanatic. The Washington Commanders and Maryland Terrapins were his favorite teams.
Rick pursued a career in graphic design and spent 25 of his 37-year career at Giant Food Inc. in the advertising department. In retirement, he co-founded The Greater Olney News newspaper in 2015, where he continued his passion for advertising and design up until his death.
Rick is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary, his three children, Matt (his wife, Beth), Joe (his wife, Jordan) and Brian (his wife, Catherine), and his three grandchildren, Brette and Pearson (Joe) and James (Brian). Rick is also survived by his brother, Paul, and his sister, Mary Beth Neiman.
Rick lived a full life, wore his heart on his sleeve, and his kindness and laughter touched everyone who knew him.
A funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church (2900 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832) on October 30, 2025, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to the American Heart Association.

10/18/2025

Large crowd gathers for ‘No Kings’ rally in Olney, Leisure World and elsewhere

Although no official count is available, the “No Kings” rally at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Olney-Sandy Spring/Olney-Laytonsville roads in the heart of Olney, scheduled from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today (Oct. 18), appeared to be larger than the previous “No Kings” rally at the site.
The rally at Leisure World, a few miles south on Georgia Avenue, was also billed as much larger today.
Other large crowds were reported in other communities in Montgomery County.