WHO WAS SAINT PATRICK, the man that became known as the Patron Saint of Ireland? Many assume that he was Irish, but he was born in 4th century Britain into a wealthy family. At 16, he was by kidnapped by Irish pirates,taken to Gaelic Ireland, and sold as a slave. There, he was among people of a different language and strange pagan customs. He [...]

After the United States entered WWII in 1941 as service enlistments ramped up, the war department prepared for a shrinking male workforce. The government Instigated a propaganda campaign to entice women into the work force. Rosie the Riveter was the star of the campaign aimed at recruiting female workers for defense industries during World War II, and she became perhaps themost iconic image ever [...]

If you or someone you know would be interested in a Meals On Wheels program, please contact WUMCO for information at 301-972-8481 or info@wumcohelp.org. In an effort to make our area a supportive and Age-Friendly Community for all, WUMCO needs your help determining the need in the western Ag Reserve for a Meals On Wheels program. 2026-02-25 WUMCO Meals on Wheels Flyer [...]

Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed throughout March, led by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and other organizations across the United States.   The month highlights the experiences of millions living with brain injuries, ranging from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and emphasizes the importance of prevention, education, and advocacy. For more information, join us for Brain Injury 101 on March 26 [...]

Six months before the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified, the National American Woman Suffrage Association held its last convention. That convention created the League of Women Voters as the NAWSA's successor on February 14, 1920, with Maud Wood Park, former head of the NAWSA's Congressional Committee, as its president. The League of Women Voters was formed to help women play a larger part in [...]

The National Education Association launched its Read Across America program in 1998, centering celebrations on March 2 (Dr. Seuss's birthday) and extending the literacy promotion throughout the month as National Reading Month, with the goal of motivating children to read. While reading is often thought of as a “school” issue, folks of all ages are encouraged to read regularly. In fact, reading is linked [...]

Shine a light on ways to lower your utility bills, learn about energy assistance programs, and connect with trusted county and utility resources at Illumination Stations & Lightbulb Exchanges at Maggie Nightingale Library on March 12 from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Visit your local Montgomery County Public Library to talk with staff and partners about energy efficiency programs, Pepco services, and other helpful [...]

Pi, also known by the Greek letter “π,” is a constant value used in math that represents the ratio of a circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is 3.14….15…9265359… (and so on, and so on). The fourteenth of March, 3-14, is also Albert Einstein’s birthday, so it’s a mathematician’s delight.  The value of pi was first calculated by Archimedes of Syracuse [...]