The National Women's History Alliance designates a yearly theme for Women's History Month. The 2026 theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”. This theme highlights women who are rebuilding systems for long-term sustainability, including environmental, economic, and social justice. Women’s History Month has its origins as a national U.S. celebration in 1981 when Congress and President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the [...]

The Jewish holiday of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring). Purim 2026 begins on Monday night, March 2 and continues until Tuesday, March 3 (extending through Wednesday in Jerusalem).   It commemorates the (Divinely orchestrated) salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire from the plot by the Prime Minister, [...]

Holi is a two-day Hindu celebration, the Festival of Colors, falling on March 3rd & 4th in 2026. Holika Dahan - (burning of Holika) (Chhoti Holi / Bonfire Night), on Tuesday evening has a religious purpose, symbolically signifying the triumph of good over evil as people gather near bonfires, singing, dancing and celebrating the legend of Holika, the sister of the demon king [...]

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 [...]

A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth, sun, and moon are lined up so that the moon is in the earth's shadow. The next Blood Moon (total lunar) eclipse. happens on March 2–3, 2026 (March 3 in the USA). It will be the only total lunar eclipse of the year, giving skywatchers a rare chance to see the Moon turn deep red. Totality lasts [...]

Celebrated on March 8 every year, International Women's Day is a day dedicated to honoring the achievements of women across the globe in the social, economic, cultural, and political spheres throughout history. It is typically a day for women from all different backgrounds and cultures to band together to show support for women's rights and gender parity, and bring attention to issues such as [...]

Soon all Marylanders – and for that matter, all Americans except those in Hawaii and Arizona – will be asked to ‘Spring Forward” into Daylight Saving Time.  Daylight saving time in the United States is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour when the daylight hours are longer, so that evenings have more daylight and mornings have less.  Although the [...]

Stay Active – Community Activities March 2 - Poolesville Town Hall- Join Age Friendly Montgomery and Poolesville Seniors for focus group and discussion. This group is interested in finding out what you think an age friendly community looks like. Have your voi March 6th - Riverworks Art Center - Made -in-Studio: Gel Printing - Discover the magic of gel printing -- layer, [...]