Poolesville Seniors is making a big difference for seniors in and around Poolesville. Our program is full of many varied opportunities for your participation. Our daily, weekly, and monthly activities and events keep area 50+ residents mentally, physically, and socially active. In fact, we are currently offering over 100 events to over 1,400 participants EVERY MONTH!  For us to offer our quality programing, we need [...]

Are you a Poolesville Senior who has always wanted to walk in the Poolesville Day Parade? Now is your chance to join other Poolesville Seniors on Saturday, September 19th as they walk the ½ mile parade route from Cattail Rd. (next to PES) to Elgin Rd. (Rt #109). Sign up to walk in the parade with us. Look for Poolesville Seniors booth on [...]

Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment (Amendment XIX) to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex. It was first celebrated in 1971, designated by Congress in [...]

One of the most important things you can do for your children and grandchildren is to be prepared and vote in the general elections on November 3rd. You may have had parents or grandparents who fought in wars to protect and preserve Democracy. Do your part by being an informed voter and take part in our Democracy to ensure its survival!  It is recommended [...]

Your sense of smell gives you a superpower. Without moving a muscle or opening your eyes, it helps you detect danger, store or trigger memories, discern flavors, or get a rush of feel-good chemicals during a meal. You can imagine that losing your sense of smell (a problem doctors call anosmia [aˈnäzmēə]) can be devastating. Millions of people experienced it as a side effect [...]

Every year, Muslims around the world come together to commemorate one of the most important days in history: the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. This occasion, known as Mawlid al-Nabi, is not merely a cultural tradition but a spiritual reminder of the Messenger of Allah, whose life and teachings continue to guide humanity. The phrase Mawlid al-Nabi translates to “the birth of the Prophet,” [...]

If you have been curious to see the inside of the remodeled Poolesville High School, be sure to RSVP for the official Ribbon Cutting Tour on Friday, August 21 at 12:30pm. (no school that day)  Guests must RSVP by Wednesday, August 12, to assist staff with planning for seating and refreshments.  Guests can park in the South Lot off West Willard Rd. (Home [...]

The Auto Crimes Enforcing Unit reports that since January 2026, MCPD has arrested over 90 juveniles and 40 adults for car theft. There has been a 20% increase in auto thefts compared to earlier in the year.  Particularly vulnerable are automobiles with keyless key-fob type entry. The convenience of keyless entry systems has fundamentally changed how people interact with their vehicles, allowing doors to [...]