A creative tableau of scarecrows is on view during October at Whalen Commons for the 2026 Poolesville Community Scarecrow Contest. Poolesville Seniors’ volunteers put together a Scarecrow display inspired by the 70's.  The Poolesville Seniors "Groovy Ghouls” display OR104 shows two hippie scarecrows with our "Mister Pickle" proclaiming Peace, Love and Pickleball!  Bring the whole family to see our entry and all the [...]

Calling all local neighbors, artists, and visionaries!  Help shape a new public art project for your Poolesville community.  Story Tapestries and Riverworks Art Center are inviting community members to participate in a series of hands-on public art workshops this fall. Together, we will talk about Poolesville, the stories and places that matter here, and what we want public art in our community to reflect.  [...]

This October, join the Maryland DOT and help Maryland reach 1,000,000 steps during the Walktober Step Challenge!   In 2008, the Maryland governor issued a proclamation declaring October as “Walktober” and encouraging people of all ages to step out during Walktober to enjoy Maryland’s autumn beauty. Since then, Maryland’s official state exercise has been walking.  Walk, roll, or move your way through October, then [...]

Celebrate Women in STEM The second Tuesday in October is Ada Lovelace Day, which honors an extraordinary mathematician, and celebrates women in STEM. You may have seen the movie “The Imitation Game” about Alan Turing and his Enigma machine which turned the tide of WWII by deciphering coded messages. Turing’s creation was inspired by the 100-year-old writings of mathematician Ada Lovelace.    Augusta Ada [...]

If you are a bit too squeamish for the full Markoff’s Haunted Forest Experience, you may want to try the Lights On Night on the Markoff Trails on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.     You can book Fright Free Night Passes for this special night at $25 per person for a self-paced 1 mile walk on the Markoff's Haunted Forest [...]

LGBT History Is American History, LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources.  In 1994, Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of gay and lesbian history, [...]

Stay Active – Community Activities Visit Deere Valley Farm Ice Cream stand in October and your Tip donation will be donated to Historic Medley District. October 11 - Pumpkin Chunkin - Lewis Orchards will once again have the Pumpkin Chunkin cannon at the rear to the Market. Proceeds will benefit the American Legion Post in Poolesville. 10:00 am -4:00 pm October 18th [...]

Long before today’s digital folders, people kept health details on paper tucked inside desk drawers. Early records were often kept in small notebooks or file boxes at home. Doctors held most health details, and patients rarely had full copies.  The shift toward personal copies began as families realized quick access could save time in urgent situations. Hospitals started giving patients more paperwork after [...]