In the ancient Roman calendar, Ides was a day falling roughly in the middle of each month (the 15th day of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th of other months).
The Romans did not number each day of a month from the first to the last day. Instead, they counted back from three fixed points of the month: the Nones (the 5th or 7th, nine days inclusive […]
If you attend Poolesville Seniors events you will be familiar with Speer Hall at the Poolesville Presbyterian Church where many PS events take place. The Poolesville Presbyterian Church Annual Fundraiser Flower Sale is now underway through March 31st! The sale supports the missions of the church, including the Little Free Pantry, Backpack Bites, Helping Hands Poolesville/ReBuildingTogether, Poolesville Seniors, and WUMCO Help.
Pre-order flowers to beautify your garden this Spring! […]
If you are a fan of Kenny Sholes’ virtual presentations about the historic properties in the Agricultural (Ag) Reserve, watch for his presentations this year. Kenny will be discussing the unique history of the Ag Reserve and its beautiful homes and properties four times in 2026: 3/19, 6/18, 9/17, and 12/17.
Kenny was the very first Poolesville Seniors virtual presenter in the days of Covid in 2020. He presented monthly […]
On March 23rd, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Poolesville Town Hall, the Fair Access Committee and the Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host a forum featuring the candidates for County Executive.
On April 27th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, we will again host a forum featuring the At-Large County Council Candidates at Town Hall. We host these forums each election cycle so all citizens in the Western […]
Join Poolesville Seniors for the next Historic Ag Reserve Properties presentation with local historian Kenny Sholes. In this quarterly series, Kenny introduces some of the incredible historic homes in the Agricultural Reserve, using the history of the homes to better understand the people whose land we have inherited and how their dreams, goals, and struggles were not all that different from ours today.
Register here!
Calling all photographers! Come explore taking expressive photos while exploring your camera’s tools and functions. Meeting twice a month March through May, this series of meetings combines skill-building activities, such as photography technique workshops and “Pictures in Motion” sessions, with opportunities to share personal work.
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The National Women’s History Alliance designates a yearly theme for Women’s History Month. The 2026 theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”. This theme highlights women who are rebuilding systems for long-term sustainability, including environmental, economic, and social justice.
Women’s History Month has its origins as a national U.S. celebration in 1981 when Congress and President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the week beginning March […]
The Jewish holiday of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring). Purim 2026 begins on Monday night, March 2 and continues until Tuesday, March 3 (extending through Wednesday in Jerusalem).
It commemorates the (Divinely orchestrated) salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire from the plot by the Prime Minister, Haman, […]
Holi is a two-day Hindu celebration, the Festival of Colors, falling on March 3rd & 4th in 2026. Holika Dahan – (burning of Holika) (Chhoti Holi / Bonfire Night), on Tuesday evening has a religious purpose, symbolically signifying the triumph of good over evil as people gather near bonfires, singing, dancing and celebrating the legend of Holika, the sister of […]
