Fields of Dreams

Anyone who lives here knows that Olney has so many things to recommend it--for example the "small town" feel, like our Sunday Farmer's Market, complemented by big-city amenities: three (soon to be four) supermarkets and not one, but TWO Starbucks! But our best kept secret may just be...OBGC. Not quite a mile down 108 lies an enormous complex of lush green fields where our children can romp and play (for a small fee, of course) every spring and fall. Baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse--it's a Small Person's Sportsman's Paradise. Starting today, continuing through the (hopefully) crisp days of October, I'll be standing on the sidelines, watching my little socceroos run amok on the well-manicured OBGC grass (my "facility fees" being put to good use, I see). With their teammates, they'll practice not only kicking and passing, but also what I like to think of as Soccer's Life Lessons...Be a good sport. Encourage your fellow players. Help someone up when they fall (or get pushed) down. Try your best. Work together. Have fun, whether you win or lose.

Throw in Gatorade and a tasty snack, and you've got the perfect way to spend some quality family weekend time!