Groundhog Day is an annual holiday that occurs on February 2 and is popular in North America. On this day, spectators watch a groundhog also known as a woodchuck, or marmot, leave its burrow. Tradition holds that if the groundhog glimpses its own shadow, there will be six additional weeks of winter. If the creature does not view its shadow, spring will come early that year. While the tradition remains popular in the […]
February 4th is the anniversary of the birth of civil rights activist and icon, Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Alabama in 1913. She grew up with her family on her grandparents’ farm. She used to keep her grandfather company while he guarded the family home against the KKK. She was educated at home by her mother, a teacher. She attended black public schools until she had to leave the Black Teacher’s College at 16 because […]
Curious about AI? Want to know more about Chat GPT and other AI applications?
On Thursday, February 5th, join us for a presentation by Senior Planet in Montgomery which will introduce some of the basic ideas around artificial intelligence.
Register here!
If you are looking for a cure for the Winter Blues…The Heart ‘n Soul Gala is back for 2026 on Saturday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m. You can purchase your tickets online starting now for this fabulous evening! Enjoy a delicious dinner by Simply Fresh Events caterers, and fantastic music by Gina’s Soul Party and the Souled Out Horns. Seating is limited, so gather your […]
The United Nations has designated January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, as a time to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. The Holocaust, sometimes referred to as “the Shoah,” the Hebrew word for “catastrophe”, was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its allies and collaborators. […]
The KPC Buddhist Relief group is having a winter clothing drive. People have been so generous, and they’ve been making trips to support individuals in shelters (or those who choose to stay outside) with warm jackets, long johns, gloves, hats, and blankets. Jetsunma, their leader, is so worried about the weather this weekend and wants to provide as much warmth as they can. They’ve been able to get some great deals at stores — […]
If you need help with your 2025 Maryland or Federal income tax return, contact the AARP/IRS Tax-Aid program. For several years, knowledgeable volunteers have been assisting primarily low income and senior clients with preparing their Federal and Maryland state income tax returns. Each year, the Montgomery County Tax-Aide team prepares nearly 4,400 federal and state (Maryland) returns.
This service is available each Friday starting February 2, 2026, until April 9, 2026, at […]
It may be difficult to think of Spring in the middle of an arctic freeze, but if you are a gardener, you need to prepare for Spring beginning with the big Seed Swap on Saturday, January 31st. The Poolesville Community Garden, located at the Poolesville Presbyterian Church property is sponsoring a SEED SWAP at the church Speer Hall 17800 Elgin Rd.
Drop by this free event anytime during the hours of 11:00 […]
For many years, Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church has partnered with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to offer a FREE monthly dinner to their Poolesville neighbors. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.
The two churches alternate hosting the dinner on the first Wednesday of the month. PMUMC will host the dinner February 4, April, June, August, October, and December, […]
Montgomery County passed a new law, the Bring Your Own Bag Law, that changes how you get bags when shopping in Montgomery County, beginning January 1, 2026. The goal is simple: reduce waste, protect our waterways, and encourage everyone to bring their own reusable bags.