Homepage Updates - 2nd Quarter 2002

Villages Of Urbana Summer Concert Series
The first of 4 summer concerts sponsored by the builders of the Villages of Urbana took place on June 1 as the classic rock band played before a crowd of a few hundred residents.  Future concerts are scheduled for July 6 (jazz), August 3 (classic rock) and September 7 (tba). (06.12.02)

7-11 Now Officially Open
After closing their old location and leaving Urbana without a good cup of coffee for the past few days, the new 7-11 location is finally open with gasoline priced 1 cent less than the Exxon.  We wonder if a price war will ensue to attract customers... (06.06.02)
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First Annual Villages of Urbana Yard Sale
The homeowners of the Villages of Urbana will hold it's first annual community yard sale on June 8th from 9am-12 noon.  The hoa plans to have a map available so you can locate all those participating which will be handed out the day of the sale. (06.01.02)

Civic Association Meets
The Urbana Civic Association will have its Spring meeting on WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 7:30 pm at the Urbana Fire Hall. Featured topics will include the proposed plans for the new Urbana District Park, what's next with the Urbana Region Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Update, and a vote by the membership on a bylaw change. They will also have information on water, wells and septic systems available. (05.24.02)

Chevy Chase Bank Coming to Urbana?
The Urbana Civic Association reports in their latest newsletter that the Merchants Center Area of the Town Center is now under construction. Zoning notices have been posted near the circle on what will be relocated 355 that mention a Drive Thru Bank. This seems to corroborate the mention of talks between the developer and Chevy Chase Bank and a Daycare Provider to be some of the first occupants of the new Town Center. (05.23.02)
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New 7-11 Nearing Completion
Most of the exterior work has been finished, paving is near complete and 7-11 signs have been posted.  According to store employees, the target date for moving to the new facility is sometime in June. (05.22.02)

Spring Festivals Around The Area
Spring has sprung, and in the month of May all sorts of carnivals and festivals are planned to get people out into the warm air. This weekend, area residents can have enjoy eggs at the Kemptown Egg Fest, or find fun at their school at the Green Valley Elementary School carnival. Later in the month, festivals will be had at New Market, Oakdale, and Urbana Elementary Schools. (05.02.02)
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Urbana Strawberry Festival May 31
Urbana Elementary School's annual Strawberry Festival is planned for May 31, after school. There is no admission charge, but festival-goers can purchase tickets for activities that usually involve games like the Moon Bounce and dunk tank, activities like a white elephant table and face painting, and enjoying the festival's signature strawberry sundaes.
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Urbana Region Plan Update - Trends & Issues Open Houses
The Frederick County Department of Zoning & Planning is moving into the next phase of the Urbana Region Plan update with the release of the "Trend and Issues Report".  This report provides background on the plan update process itself, identifies what has been going on in the region since the previous plan update in 1993 and also identifies issues that will need to be addressed in this update.  Two open houses will be held.  No formal presentations will be given and you are welcome to stop by at any time. (04.17.02)

Open House #1
Green Valley Elementary School
Monday May 6 - 5:30 to 8:30pm

Open House #2
Urbana Elementary School
Thursday May 9 - 5:30 to 8:30pm