Greater Olney Civic Association - GOCA

06/10/2026

Wondering where to find the actual MCPS and Montgomery County budget documents?

Many of the source documents are available online for anyone to review.

These websites include:
📚 MCPS Board of Education budget documents, including:

The Superintendent's recommended budget
The Board of Education's approved budget request
Final adopted MCPS budgets
Capital Improvement Program (school construction) documents

🏛️ Montgomery County budget documents, including:

The County Executive's recommended budget
County Council-approved operating budgets
Capital budgets and CIP documents
Budget work session materials and archives

Whether you're interested in understanding how education funding decisions are made, following a specific school construction project, or simply becoming a more informed resident, these resources provide direct access to the information behind the headlines.

MCPS Budget Information:
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/budget/

Montgomery County Budget Information:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/resources/operating-capital-budget-updates.html

Have you used these resources before? What information do you find most helpful when following the County budget process?

05/19/2026

Did you know that the Greater Olney Civic Association - GOCA represents community associations, HOAs, civic groups, and other neighborhood organizations throughout the Greater Olney area?

You can now view GOCA’s current member organizations on our website (https://www.goca.org/about-goca/). This list will be updated regularly to reflect those organizations which have paid their yearly membership dues.

If your neighborhood, HOA, condo association, or civic group is not listed, we encourage you to reach out to your community leadership to ask about representation and participation in GOCA.

Think you should be on this list? Make sure to visit our Members Hub (https://www.goca.org/contact-form/how-to-join/) or contact [email protected] for more information.

GOCA helps connect neighborhoods with local government, planning, transportation, public safety, development, and community issues that impact Greater Olney as a whole. Broader participation helps ensure more voices from across our community are represented in these discussions.

05/19/2026

On Sunday evening, the Greater Olney Civic Association - GOCA held a Montgomery County Executive Candidates' Forum in front of a packed house at the Olney Theatre Center. It was a tremendous event, where all three leading candidates impressed us with their thoughtful and passionate responses.

Thank you to all the staff at Olney Theatre Center who ensured this event ran smoothly and for consistently supporting our local community.

Special shout-outs to Barbara Falcigno and Kristen Prophet for their excellent moderating skills as well as to Matt Quinn for taking the lead in organizing this special event.

Thank you to everyone who had submitted questions-- the overwhelming number of questions received demonstrates the dedication our community has to being informed!

Please be sure to get out there and VOTE. 🗳️For the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election, early voting will be available from Thursday, June 11, 2026-Thursday, June 18, 2026, with election day taking place on June 23, 2026. For more information, visit: https://elections.maryland.gov/index.html.

Councilmember Evan Glass, Will Jawando, Councilmember Andrew Friedson

04/29/2026

Join us on May 12th at 7pm! More information may be found at GOCA.org.

04/23/2026

Community members are invited to participate in a County Executives Candidates’ Forum on May 17th at 6pm! Questions may be submitted in advance to [email protected]!

Greater Olney Civic Association - GOCA
Olney Theatre Center
Olney Civic Fund - Coordinator of Olney Days

Candidates for GOCA sponsored Montgomery County Executive Democratic Primary Forum were required to maintain an active campaign website, and raise at least $80,000 from sources outside themselves or immediate family.

04/08/2026

Join us NEXT TUESDAY APRIL 14th in the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department Oak Room at 7pm! We have an exciting agenda planned and want the input of community members!

Zoom option available for those unable to join in person: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89631343196?pwd=Y3FaTDhUR0hjdVhJTHZLT1FXNk8wZz09

Visit www.goca.org to learn more and join today!

03/15/2026

The Greater Olney Community Awards happening today at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School! ALL ARE WELCOME to come celebrate those community members being recognized. Hope to see you there!

Olney Chamber of Commerce Greater Olney Civic Association - GOCA Olney Civic Fund - Coordinator of Olney Days Montgomery County, MD Government The Greater Olney News

03/07/2026

Spring is here, and the Greater Olney Civic Association's Olney Fun Run returns the first weekend in April!

Join neighbors, friends, and families for a fun and relaxed community run/walk to celebrate the start of the season.

📅 Sunday, April 4
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Olney Farmer’s Market - Green Tent with the Checkered Flag
🏃 Distance: 2 Miles

Whether you run, walk, or just come out to cheer, everyone is welcome. The Fun Run is a great way to get outside, enjoy the spring weather, and connect with the Olney community.

We hope to see you there.

03/02/2026

, Olney Chamber of Commerce, Olney Civic Fund - Coordinator of Olney Days, Greater Olney Civic Association - GOCA

02/25/2026

https://www.olneycivicfund.org/entire-schedule.html

Olney Civic Fund - Coordinator of Olney Days

Check out the entire 2026 Olney Days schedule which ends with the (locally) famous Olney Days Parade! Save the dates and see how you can get engaged!

Deal Me In - an Olney Days Poker Run Purchase a Deal Me In Passport at participating restaurants and breweries which gives you exclusive discounts (a total value of ). Starting March 28th,...