Beginning on Tuesday 10/17 Poolesville Seniors is debuting a new series of longer 4 – 6-mile trail hikes lasting approximately 2 – 3 hours in nearby parks. Led by hiking enthusiasts Gwen Haney and Karen Dansby, these monthly trail hikes will offer a bit more challenge than our C&O Pop-up Walks. They will be limited to 15 participants. Hiking boots are recommended, and water and a snack are advised.
The first trail hike on […]
If you missed Poolesville Day in the rain last week…come out to the UMCVFD open house on Sunday October 8th from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the firehouse in Beallsville. They have kindly offered space to the Poolesville Day Vendors. You may have a second chance to find your favorite vendor! Come see Poolesville Seniors.
Stay Active – Community Activities
WUMCO Community Scarecrow Contest – Online registration ends September 30th – Scarecrow turn in @ Town Hall 10/2 – 10/6, Submissions displayed on Whalen Commons 10/3 to 11/2, Online Voting 10/16-10/30
September 30th – Poolesville Big Flea Saturday – Whalen Commons -Large Community Yard Sale and Recycling Event including paper shredding, paint disposal & electronics recycling. 8:00 a.m. to Noon
October 6th – Montgomery Soccerplex – Walking Soccer – Four Friday Sessions beginning […]
Do you know about the Plant an Extra Row initiative started by Sustainable Barnesville in cooperation with WUMCO in 2020? The pandemic was the impetus for this project which encourages and supports those with backyard farms and gardens to “plant an extra row” of commonly grown veggies to donate to a local food bank.
As a very local community initiative, Plant an Extra Row supports backyard gardeners and […]
If you are looking for an outing near to home, try the Black Rock Mill located right in the middle of Seneca State Park and Greenway Trail. It is a good place for exploration adjacent to Black Rock Road between Route 28 and Germantown Road.
In 1760, a tract of land on Seneca Creek, known as “Black Rock,” was deeded to John Brisco. In 1815, Thomas Hilleary built the Black Rock Grist & […]
Poolesville Seniors is planning our day at Poolesville Day on September 23rd. Starting early that day we will be setting up our booth for the Day and readying for the big march in the parade. There are multiple opportunities to help out.
If you want to help plan the day, respond to the Volunteer page on our website and let us know if you want to be on the Poolesville […]
All year, nature enthusiasts across the state eagerly await the arrival of the Sunflowers! Have you seen them yet? It’s about that time again and the sunflowers are approaching full bloom. The 2,000 acre McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area off River Rd. south of Poolesville, has over 34 acres of sunflowers in four fields which rotate yearly. Their purpose is to attract and feed over 245 species of birds, especially mourning doves, native bees and […]
Did you know that Montgomery County has its own Sports Hall of Fame? In 2019, the group inducted the first Hall of Fame class which included Walter “The Big Train” Johnson of the Washington Senators, (as a player from 1907 to 1927 and a manager from 1929 to 1932).
The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame MCSHF is a 501(c)3 non-profit created to honor the men and women that, through […]
This year’s Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale on July 22nd and 23rd, promises to be a terrific event with not only 21 farms on the tour but cideries, breweries, wineries, and orchards.
Tour participants have a choice of three self-guided tours this year:
The Grapes and Grains Tours (two to choose from) The Grape & […]
This Summer may be a trial weather-wise. It is especially important for those of us 50 and better to monitor ourselves in the extreme heat. Be particularly careful if you are exercising outdoors or indoors without sufficient air conditioning. Adults over the age of 65 and young children also have a higher risk for heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. This is because their bodies cannot cool down as easily as those of older […]