The John Poole House, the oldest building in Poolesville, was built by John Poole, Jr. In 1793. The building served as a trading post for traveling merchants and local families. In 1810 it housed Poolesville’s first U.S. Post Office.
The frame portion of the building was added in 1866 and now serves as the Historic Medley District’s office which owns and preserved this historic building as well as the Old Bank Building and Museum […]
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. In 2025 PMUMC will host the dinner October 8th and […]
Celebrate National Farmers Day and the Agricultural Reserve with a Community Share – Along.
Bring a dish to share while we gather to relay updates on Ag Reserve issues, strategize on the challenges we face, and celebrate with songs, poems and stories about the Ag Reserve on National Farmer Day –
Potluck
Story/Song/Poem Swap
Bring a dish to share and/or a food donation for WUMCO
Bally Cliff […]
October, Global Diversity Awareness Month, presents the perfect opportunity to learn more about new cultures, and explore the diversity that makes the world such a wonderful place.
As the world becomes increasingly connected and globalized, it’s important to remember that a ‘global monoculture’, or a homogenization of cultures, can overshadow traditional cultures and unique traits of people. Embracing cultural diversity – in all aspects of life – can help to avoid a global […]
This year, MDOT is excited to introduce the MDOT in Motion Step Challenge, a fun and friendly competition designed to encourage Marylanders to get moving while helping us reach a collective walking goal across the state. Launching with Walktober, the challenge inspires individuals and communities to come together, promote healthier lifestyles, and highlight the importance of safe, accessible walking routes. This year, the challenge will establish a baseline to help us set future goals […]
Montgomery County will join communities worldwide in celebrating Active Aging Week from Monday, Oct. 6, through Saturday, Oct. 12, as part of an international effort to promote the benefits of active, engaged and healthy lifestyles for older adults. The week will kick off with a signature event, “Go, Grow and Get Active,” on Monday, Oct. 6, at the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center, featuring health workshops, wellness activities and a resource […]
The Market at Deere Valley opened in September 2023 bringing Samantha Baker’s vision to provide fresh, farm-raised meats to fruition. The market also offers other locally produced products from in and around the Ag Reserve. Sam sees the market as being a place to not only enjoy what the Ag Reserve has to offer but also to learn about other farmers like the Bakers, as well as local artisans and small businesses that […]
As you get older, your body changes. With it, your fitness needs change.
Certain activities, like running, can place stress on your musculoskeletal system. For many people, this may mean those activities are no longer comfortable, enjoyable, or, in some cases, safe.
But getting older doesn’t mean you need to stop moving. Low impact exercises can enhance strength, promote flexibility, and build cardiovascular fitness without placing excessive stress on your […]
It is that time of year again and Covid-19 cases are once again on rise in the US and UK, fueled by a new mutated ‘Stratus‘ or XFG variant, first detected in March. Now this dominant variant has taken over from NB.1.8.1, also known as the Nimbus variant, which was previously in circulation.
As of 9/1/2025 the CDC website was still recommending that those over 65 get the 2024-2025 […]
If you are over 65, you should be scheduling your Fall vaccines. Discuss these vaccines that have been recommended by the CDC previously with your doctor:
Flu Vaccine
Flu season typically begins in October and ends in March, so the CDC recommends that all adults roll up their sleeves by the end of October, since it takes about two weeks after a vaccination for flu-fighting antibodies to develop in the body. Adults […]