Stay Active – Community Activities
Visit Deere Valley Farm Ice Cream stand in September and your Tip donation will be donated to Poolesville Seniors.
September 11 – Roots & Rhythms – Whalen Commons – 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
September 12 – Historic Ag Reserve Properties Tour- This is an opportunity to discover the grounds, outbuildings and exteriors of some of the most captivating historic properties of the Ag Reserve on a self-guided tour. Meet at John Poole House for a special introduction and historic overview of tour properties by Kenny Sholes. Buy tickets here: 12SEP Historic Ag Reserve Properties Tour. All proceeds benefit the Historic Medley District.
September 12- 2nd Annual Maryland Farm Tour– Sponsored by My Maryland Farmers – Experience the joys of agriculture that make Maryland and Montgomery County truly special. Stop by Deere Valley Farm for a a hayride with commentary about their operation, educational and equipment displays, shop their fabulous our farmer’s market and end the visit with their delicious farm made Ice Cream! 10-4:00 p.m. www.deerevalleyfarms.com , Address: 22919 Dickerson Road, Dickerson, MD 20842. Remember that the tip donations at the Ice Cream Stand go to Poolesville Seniors for the month of September!!!!
September 12-UMCVFD Pork and Beef Fundraiser-Join UMCVFD for a delicious BBQ pork & beef fundraiser lunch on Saturday, May 16th, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or until we sell out)! Offering slow-smoked BBQ pork & beef, BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters, classic coleslaw, and hearty baked beans. Enjoy your meal at our covered tables or grab carryout to go! 19801 Beallsville Rd, behind the firehouse. All proceeds benefit our new Training & Activity Center. Come hungry & bring your friends, once it’s gone, it’s gone! umcvfd.org/bbq (301) 972-8719
September 17 – Tribute at Black Hill – Talk /QA with James Johnston, author of Murder, Inc, The CIA Under John F. Kennedy – Refreshments and Raffle Prizes. RSVP to Mary Ramsdale 301-363-9889, 3-5:00 pm, 312 Baltusrol Dr. Germantown, MD
September 18 -UMCVFD Bingo – Bring your friends and family for a night of fun, food, and fantastic prizes! Every game supports our community and your local heroes at UMCVFD Doors Open 5:30 for food Come Hungry! Games begin 7:00 PM. umcvfd.org (301) 972-8719.
September 19 – Poolesville Day – Parade at 10:00 a.m. Festivities continue until – 4:00 p.m.
September 28 – Monocacy Lions Club Annual Charity Golf Tournament — Join us for a day of great golf, good food, and community impact. Whether you field a team or sponsor a hole, your support helps fund Monocacy Lions Club service projects that benefit local families and community initiatives. PB Dye Golf Club, 9526 Dr Perry Rd,, Ijamsville. Find out more and register here: monocacylionsgolf.com
October 3 – UMCVFD – Breakfast With Balcombe – Informal meet and greet with Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe (Montgomery County District 2) at the Upper Montgomery County Fire Department – Registrations are not required but please let us know if you plan to attend, so we have enough coffee and snacks (301) 972-871910am to 12pm.
October 7 – Poolesville Community Dinner – Two churches alternate hosting a monthly free Community Dinner on the first Wednesday of the month. Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC) will host the dinner October 7, and December 2; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will host the dinner September 2, and November 4. Dinner is served from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Menus can usually be found on the Poolesville Community Information Facebook Page.
October 9 -UMCVFD Bingo – Bring your friends and family for a night of fun, food, and fantastic prizes! Every game supports our community and your local heroes at UMCVFD Doors Open 5:30 for food Come Hungry! Games begin 7:00 PM. umcvfd.org (301) 972-8719.
October 10-UMCVFD Pork and Beef Fundraiser-Join UMCVFD for a delicious BBQ pork & beef fundraiser lunch on Saturday, May 16th, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or until we sell out)! Offering slow-smoked BBQ pork & beef, BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters, classic coleslaw, and hearty baked beans. Enjoy your meal at our covered tables or grab carryout to go! 19801 Beallsville Rd, behind the firehouse. All proceeds benefit our new Training & Activity Center. Come hungry & bring your friends, once it’s gone, it’s gone! umcvfd.org/bbq (301) 972-8719
October 18th – PACC Crab n’ Cluck – Fried Chicken or Steamed Crab dinner for advance purchase. St Mary’s Pavilion in Barnesville – 3-7:00 p.m. Pre-order Dinner Reservations (required)
October 23-24 – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Fall Rummage Sale and Christmas Attic – 10:00 a.m.
November 6 -UMCVFD Bingo – Bring your friends and family for a night of fun, food, and fantastic prizes! Every game supports our community and your local heroes at UMCVFD Doors Open 5:30 for food Come Hungry! Games begin 7:00 PM. umcvfd.org (301) 972-8719.
November 6-UMCVFD Pork and Beef Fundraiser-Join UMCVFD for a delicious BBQ pork & beef fundraiser lunch on Saturday, May 16th, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or until we sell out)! Offering slow-smoked BBQ pork & beef, BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters, classic coleslaw, and hearty baked beans. Enjoy your meal at our covered tables or grab carryout to go! 19801 Beallsville Rd, behind the firehouse. All proceeds benefit our new Training & Activity Center. Come hungry & bring your friends, once it’s gone, it’s gone! umcvfd.org/bbq (301) 972-8719
November 14-UMCVFD Pork and Beef Fundraiser-Join UMCVFD for a delicious BBQ pork & beef fundraiser lunch on Saturday, May 16th, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or until we sell out)! Offering slow-smoked BBQ pork & beef, BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters, classic coleslaw, and hearty baked beans. Enjoy your meal at our covered tables or grab carryout to go! 19801 Beallsville Rd, behind the firehouse. All proceeds benefit our new Training & Activity Center. Come hungry & bring your friends, once it’s gone, it’s gone! umcvfd.org/bbq (301) 972-8719
November 21 –UMCVFD Beallsville Firehouse – American Heart Association®, CPR/AED Heartsaver® training. $55. For more information please send an email to [email protected]
Montgomery County has special food resource assistance available for federal employees at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/ofsr/food/index.html
WUMCO has in-person English Classes with openings for 2026. Student’s schedule will depend of their English level. If you are interested on taking classes, click “Enroll” to complete the form. You will be contacted to schedule your placement test and determine your English level.
Tenemos vacantes para clases de inglés en persona para el 2026. El horario del estudiante dependerá de su nivel de inglés. Si está interesado en tomar clases, haga clic en “Inscribirse“ para completar el formulario. Nos pondremos en contacto contigo para programar tu prueba de nivel y determinar tu nivel de inglés.
KPC Buddhist Relief Winter Clothing Drive – Help KPC , an important partner providing food and clothing to our area, prepare to provide 200 winter clothing sets — hats, gloves, scarves, and sweat sets for families and individuals in need. There is limited capacity to receive clean, new, or lightly used items. Please email [email protected] about these item donations…DO NOT DROP OFF
National Aquarium in Baltimore will have Half Price Friday Nights for the remainder of the 2025 for entry tickets from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tickets $19.95 – $24.95 are available online.
Barnesville Town Hall – Evening of Mindfulness Meditation- Second Friday of the month, 7:00 -9:00 pm, 18001 Barnesville Rd., Includes sitting meditation/deep relaxation, mindful movements, walking meditation and sharing, All are welcome for this free Mindful Meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Poolesville New Beginners Group – AA Meeting – Poolesville Presbyterian Church Speer Hall -17800 Elgin Rd. (109) – Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.
Poolesville Baptist Church food distribution on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Bread distribution on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Curious about solar? Home Battery Backup? EVs? Reach out to Poolesville Green at [email protected] (free, no obligation, no sales)
Virtual Town of Poolesville Public Meetings can be viewed on YouTube at Town of Poolesville Public Meetings – YouTube
Remember to sign up NOW for one of the area Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions to secure your fresh-from-the-field produce each week!
The Town of Poolesville’s alert and notification system provides information on trash collection, debris and storm clean-ups, events, water emergencies, and more. You can get alerts via email or text and choose which alerts you want. To receive alerts, go to https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/list.aspx.
Don’t forget Community Farmshare a Poolesville non-profit bridging the food insecurity gap with CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares for the food insecure. https://www.communityfarmshare.org
Watch the Poolesville Community Garden Facebook page for information on the new season.
Little Free Pantry open outside Poolesville Presbyterian Church 24/7. For those experiencing occasional food need.
PHS PTSA meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom For questions or to volunteer, email: [email protected]
If you find an injured raptor, please call Owl Moon Raptor Center at 301-908-7249
Poolesville Friendly Thrift Shop – Wednesday 2-8 pm, Thursday 10 am – 4 pm, Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Deere Valley Farm Market has a wonderful assortment of fresh meats, artisan cheeses, dairy products, fresh baked goods, local honey and jelly products and Ice cream. 22919 Dickerson Rd. Thursday 10-6, Friday 10-6, Saturday & Sunday 10-4.
The Sweet Lemon for unique, quality gifts – 19710-C Fisher Ave. Wed: 12-6pm, Thurs: 12-6pm, Fri: 12-6pm, Sat: 12-6pm, Sun: 12-4pm
The Calleva Farm Store – 19936 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837, is open Wednesday – Friday 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. offering seasonal produce plus eggs & meats, fresh bread baked daily, local honey, and handcrafted gift items.
Sugar Pea Vintage, 19960 Fisher Ave. Friday – Antiques, unique vintage finds, new and refined furniture, architectural salvage, and interior design services. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 240-787-7778. www.sugarpeavintage.com
Locals Farm Market -19929 Fisher Ave. (enter parking lot on Elgin Rd. Rte. 109) Locals is open with inside and outside dining — serving breakfast all day, lunch after 11:00am, Pasta and Protein on Wednesday nights, Wood-fired Artisan Pizza on Thursday nights, and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights after 4:00pm! Sun: 7:00am – 3:00pm, Mon, Tues: closed Also available: Cookies, candy, breads and baked goods and an eclectic selection of local artisan goods from art & books to ceramic, jewelry, wood and wool pieces. Monthly art exhibits and Friday evening Jam Session.
Montgomery County SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is a federally funded program that provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling and information by certified counselors to new and current Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. SHIP can be contacted by phone at 301-255-4250 or email: [email protected]. Website: www.MedicareABCD.org
If you’re a Veteran having thoughts of suicide or concerned about one, reach 24/7 crisis support through the easy-to-remember Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) number: Dial 988, then Press 1.
To help Montgomery County direct their Covid response, please remember to report your positive test results through Montgomery County’s Self-Test Reporting Portal. Or scan the QR code on the Town’s official Facebook page.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED: Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels has an urgent need for 2 drivers: a Monday, Route 3 driver, and a Tuesday, Route 7. Training is provided. Please leave a message at 301-216-4200 if interested in serving. Read our previous article for more information.
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