Stay Active – Community Activities
National Aquarium in Baltimore will have Half Price Friday Nights for the remainder of the year from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tickets $19.95 – $24.95 are available online.
May 28th – Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce PACC is hosting a talk on AI – " AI is not a Beginner, Are you?" Poolesville Town Hall Meeting Room. Theresa Wallingford with AI Stratisfy will focus on how AI can help you with your business. Q and A to follow. 7:30 – 9:00 pm. Open to the public.
May 29th – Poolesville Baptist Church – Blood Drive – Walk ins are welcome, but you are encouraged to sign up for a specific time. As more people sign up regularly, this blood drive can save that many more lives. 10:00 -4:00pm https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM&zipSponsor=20837 Put in zip code 20837 and the date (05/29/2025) to get to the correct drive.
May 29th – WUMCO Mobile Health Unit Ribbon Cutting –
May 31st – Benjamin Gaither Center – FREE Mystery Author Panel featuring Lauren Silberman, Maureen Klovers, Cathy Wiley. 80A Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg. 1:00 -3:00 pm Call 301-258-6380 to reserve your seat.
May 31st – Taste of Riverworks – 11:00a.m.: Visit plein air artists on location; 2:00 p.m.: Live Music outside Locals Farm Market; 4:00 p.m.: Festivities begin at Riverworks' future performing arts center with food, drink, Dance performances by Essence Dance Studio and Hope Gardens Children's Ballet Theatre, and music performances by the Reserve Wind Ensemble, Children's Choir and the legendary blues and rock band, The Nighthawks –17617 W Willard Rd.
June 5th – April 2nd – Poolesville Community Dinner – A longstanding tradition, the free Community Dinner is hosted on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC) will host the dinner June 5th, August 6th, October 1stand December 3rd. St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host on July 2nd, September 3rd, and November 5th. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.
June 7th & 8th-Butler's Orchard 75th Anniversary Celebration – Featuring live music, trolley rides & tours, touch-a-truck/tractor, a giant celebration cake (Saturday only), and MORE! 22222 Davis Mill Road Germantown Maryland 20876 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
June 7th- UMCVFD Pork & Beef Fundraiser – Sandwich or platter with classic coleslaw and hearty baked beans. Enjoy your meal at our covered tables or grab carryout to go! All proceeds benefit our new Training & Activity Center. Come hungry & bring your friends. 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM … once it's gone, it's gone! umcvfd.org/bbq (301) 972-8719) 19801 Beallsville Rd, behind the firehouse.
June 14th – Locals Farm Market – Poolesville Pride Fest – 19929 Fisher Avenue – Enjoy live performances, delicious food, local artists and vendors, and so much more. Show your support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and celebrate diversity with us. 5:00 – 8:00 pm
June 17th –Montgomery County, MD – Virtual 50+ Employment Expo sponsored by the Montgomery County Government and Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) of Greater Washington. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm- Registration required. Information.
June 21st – Riverworks Monthly Concert – Heather McKay Project – Brazilian Jazz Band – Riverworks Outdoor Stage 17617 West Willard Rd.
June 28th – Annual Summer Picnic for Seniors hosted by Independent Order of Odd Fellows Poolesville Lodge 97 – Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Rd. (109). 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. PLEASE RSVP BY JUNE 20, 2025. CONTACT – Richard Norwood 301-943-6845(C) or Patty Salpino – 301-512-0490(C).
June 28th & 29th – Twenty Sixth Annual Heritage Days Weekend– a countywide festival offering programs, activities, and tours appealing to visitors of all ages and interests at 33 different sites. noon to 4:00 p,m.
July 2nd – Poolesville Community Dinner – A longstanding tradition, the free Community Dinner is hosted on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host on July 2nd, September 3rd, and November 5th.Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC) will host the dinner on August 6th, October 1stand December 3rd. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.
August 6th – Poolesville Community Dinner – A longstanding tradition, the free Community Dinner is hosted on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC) will host the dinner August 6th, October 1st, and December 3rd. St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host on May 7th, July 2nd, September 3rd, and November 5th. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.
September 3rd – Poolesville Community Dinner – A longstanding tradition, the free Community Dinner is hosted on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host on September 3rd, and November 5th. Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC) will host the dinner on October 1st, and December 3rd. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.
September 6th – PACC Crab and Cluck Fundraising Dinner More info to come.
October 1st – Poolesville Community Dinner – A longstanding tradition, the free Community Dinner is hosted on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC) will host the dinner October 1st, and December 3rd. St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host on November 5th. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.
December 3rd – Poolesville Community Dinner – A longstanding tradition, the free Community Dinner is hosted on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC) will host the dinner on December 3rd and in 2026 in February, April, June, August, October, and December. St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.
Poolesville New Beginners Group – AA Meeting – Poolesville Presbyterian Church Speer Hall -17800 Elgin Rd. (109) – Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.
Poolesville Baptist Church food distribution on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Bread distribution on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Curious about solar? Home Battery Backup? EVs? Reach out to Poolesville Green at [email protected] (free, no obligation, no sales)
Virtual Town of Poolesville Public Meetings can be viewed on YouTube at Town of Poolesville Public Meetings – YouTube
Remember to sign up NOW for one of the area Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions to secure your fresh-from-the-field produce each week!
The Town of Poolesville's alert and notification system provides information on trash collection, debris and storm clean-ups, events, water emergencies, and more. You can get alerts via email or text and choose which alerts you want. To receive alerts, go to https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/list.aspx.
Don't forget Community Farmshare a Poolesville non-profit bridging the food insecurity gap with CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares for the food insecure. https://www.communityfarmshare.org
Watch the Poolesville Community Garden Facebook page for information on the new season.
Poolesville Friendly Thrift Shop – now on Elgin Rd. New hours: Wednesday 2-8 pm, Thursday 10 am – 4 pm, Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Little Free Pantry open outside Poolesville Presbyterian Church 24/7. For those experiencing occasional food need.
PHS PTSA meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom For questions or to volunteer, email: [email protected]
If you find an injured raptor, please call Owl Moon Raptor Center at 301-908-7249
Deere Valley Farm Market has a wonderful assortment of fresh meats, artisan cheeses, dairy products, fresh baked goods, local honey and jelly products and Ice cream. 22919 Dickerson Rd. Thursday 10-6, Friday 12-6, Saturday & Sunday 10-4.
The Sweet Lemon for unique, quality gifts – 19710-C Fisher Ave. Wed: 12-6pm, Thurs: 12-6pm, Fri: 12-6pm, Sat: 12-6pm, Sun: 12-4pm
The Calleva Farm Store, 19936 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837, is open Wednesday – Friday 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. offering seasonal produce plus eggs & meats, fresh bread baked daily, local honey, and handcrafted gift items.
Locals Farm Market 19710-C Fisher Avenue Cookies, candy, breads and baked goods and an eclectic selection of local artisan goods from art& books to ceramic, wood and wool pieces. Wed& Thurs 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thurs Pizza 5:00-8:00 p.m.Fri & Sat 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Montgomery County SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is a federally funded program that provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling and information by certified counselors to new and current Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. SHIP can be contacted by phone at 301-255-4250 or email: [email protected]. Website: www.MedicareABCD.org
If you're a Veteran having thoughts of suicide or concerned about one, reach 24/7 crisis support through the easy-to-remember Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) number: Dial 988, then Press 1.
To help Montgomery County direct their Covid response, please remember to report your positive test results through Montgomery County's Self-Test Reporting Portal. Or scan the QR code on the Town's official Facebook page.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED: Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels has an urgent need for 2 drivers: a Monday, Route 3 driver, and a Tuesday, Route 7. Training is provided. Please leave a message at 301-216-4200 if interested in serving. Read our previous article for more information.