A creative tableau of scarecrows is on view during October at Whalen Commons for the 2026 Poolesville Community Scarecrow Contest. Poolesville Seniors’ volunteers put together a Scarecrow display inspired by the 70’s.
The Poolesville Seniors “Groovy Ghouls” display OR104 shows two hippie scarecrows with our “Mister Pickle” proclaiming Peace, Love and Pickleball!
Bring the whole family to see our entry and all the others while strolling through the […]
Calling all local neighbors, artists, and visionaries! Help shape a new public art project for your Poolesville community.
Story Tapestries and Riverworks Art Center are inviting community members to participate in a series of hands-on public art workshops this fall. Together, we will talk about Poolesville, the stories and places that matter here, and what we want public art in our community to reflect.
You do not need to be […]
2026 Town of Poolesville Election
The Town of Poolesville election will take place on November 3rd 2026 at Poolesville Town Hall (note this is a different location than the state elections). Candidate packets are now available for pickup at Town Hall. For more information on voter registration and candidate eligibility, click on the link below:
https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/285/Voting-Elections
On October 25 from 7:00 to 9:00p.m., PACC is sponsoring a forum featuring […]
Come practice your hand at cookie decorating before the holiday season with Liz Zander on October 24th as she teaches us the art of cookie decorating.
Please join the Poolesville Seniors Board of Directors and support team for our Public FY27 Annual Meeting on October 9th at 1:00 pm. Learn about this amazing organization and the programming we offer to keep those 50+ socially, intellectually, and physically active.
Meet the people who make Poolesville Seniors events possible. Find out what keeps the program growing and give us suggestions for activities you would like us to consider adding. […]
Poolesville Seniors is searching for exceptional items for our 2027 Heart ‘n Soul Auction. The auction is an important source of our funding and is an eagerly anticipated annual event. Last year’s auction drew 2,800 interested browsers and more than 100 active bidders, and we look forward to an equally strong response this year.
This year’s online auction will be open for bidding February 12–21, 2027. The closing date to accept donations […]
Montgomery County will join communities worldwide in celebrating Active Aging Week from Monday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 11, as part of an international effort to promote the benefits of active, engaged and healthy lifestyles for older adults 55+. The week will kick off on Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the signature event, “Go, Grow, and Get Active,” at the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac […]
A MOLST form (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) is a medical order document that translates a patient’s preferences for life-sustaining treatment into actionable medical instructions. It is designed for individuals with serious health conditions and provides clear directives for healthcare professionals regarding the patient’s wishes for end-of-life care. The MOLST form is often a bright pink document signed by a physician, ensuring that the patient’s treatment preferences are communicated effectively. The […]
Poolesville Seniors is making a big difference for seniors in and around Poolesville. Our program is full of many varied opportunities for your participation. Our daily, weekly, and monthly activities and events keep area 50+ residents mentally, physically, and socially active. In fact, we are currently offering over 100 […]
Barnesville, MD, originally called “Barnestown”, was named for James Barnes, a quaker who bought the land known as “Jeremiah’s Park” in 1803. His father, David Barnes, the younger son from a prominent English family, emigrated to the United States in 1758 and settled in Frederick. James was born in Montgomery County, MD. He worked as a tenant farmer until about 1798 and first appears as a Maryland property owner in the 1800 Census. […]