November is National Family Caregivers Month—a time to recognize and support the millions of family members who provide essential care to loved ones. In the U.S., more than half of those providing care don’t identify themselves as caregivers, even though their role is vital. This month-long campaign shines a spotlight on the crucial role of family caregivers in our society. It was officially [...]

By Claire Gunster-Kirby  November’s Native American Heritage Month began at the turn of the 20th Century as a day of recognition for the contributions of Native Americans to the growth and establishment of the United States. In the early 1900’s, Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian, persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a “First Americans’ Day”, which they did [...]

More than a billion people will celebrate one of the largest and most significant religious observances in the world, Diwali, falling between November 6 and 10, is more than a religious festival—it is a cultural phenomenon that unites people across India and the world. With its deep spiritual roots, joyous traditions, and universal message of light conquering darkness, Diwali remains a festival of [...]

Scouting for Food is a community effort, powered by local scouts, to help restock local food pantries in advance of the holidays. Our Poolesville area Scouts were out on November 7th, placing door tag pickup date reminders on doors in town. The scouts will be back on November 14th between 9 and 11 am to collect your food donations to benefit our local [...]

In Montgomery County, the earliest native sites are believed to be late Pleistocene Paleoindians, dating back more than 12,000 years. The Native American lands in our area of the Potomac River valley were called Cohongorooto, “land above the falls”. The climate at the time was colder and the area was forested with conifers. The Paleoindians lived in small bands, moving seasonally to hunt [...]

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 [...]

There are three constitutional amendments on the 2026 Maryland Ballot. If you are confused by these, here is some additional information:  QUESTION 1 - Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 155 of the 2026 Legislative Session) Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026  Providing that each budget submitted by the Governor shall include proposed expenditures necessary to implement wages, hours, fringe benefits, health benefits, and other [...]

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 [...]