Stay Active – Community Activities
January – Help Poolesville Seniors and Barnesville School students in a multigenerational service project assembling Art and Learning Kits provided by the non-profit Story Tapestries. The kits will be distributed throughout Upper Montgomery County including Poolesville, to youth, families and older adults who are facing serious economic problems and have experienced trauma. Wednesday January 31st 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. To volunteer or submit questions email info@poolesvilleseniors.org with a subject line Art Kit Volunteer. –
January 28th – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is celebrating the inauguration of its rooftop solar panel array with refreshments for all at 11:30 a.m.
January 30th – Montgomery County SHIP presents Understanding Your Medicare – Tuesday, January 30th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg , There is no registration requirement. Visit the website at:https://medicareabcd.org/events/list/
February 2nd – Made in Studio – Riverworks Art Center, Beallsville – Learn how to use alcohol ink to make bold abstract patterns with Dani and Jerry Beaulieu. Noon -4:00 p.m. $20.
February 11th – Valentine’s Day Self -Kindness Workshop – Create a Heartfelt Pocket Guide for Self-Kindness with Life and Creativity Coach Suzanne Wright. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $75.
February 12th -Montgomery County Aging and Disability Resource Unit ADRU – Find the resources that you need for senior and disability problems at the Maggie Nightingale Library – 10:00 am to Noon. Continuing on the second Monday of each month thru March 2024.
February 23rd – Poolesville Seniors Heart ‘n Soul Online Auction Fundraiser. 2/23 8:00 a.m. – March 3rd 8:00 p.m. poolesvilleseniors.org
February 24th – Heart ‘n Soul Gala – St. Mary’s Pavilion – Dinner catered by Simply Fresh Events. Cash Bar. Dancing to music by Gin’s Soul Party featuring the Souled Out Horns. 6:30 – 1100 p.m. Tickets at poolesvilleseniors.org
February 24th – Small & Tall Ball – Poolesville Baptist Church
March 11th -Montgomery County Aging and Disability Resource Unit ADRU – Find the resources that you need for senior and disability problems at the Maggie Nightingale Library – 10:00 am to Noon. Continuing on the second Monday of each month thru March 2024.
March 14th – Senior Cardboard Regatta –Martin Luther King Jr. Indoor Swim Center – 1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring, MD – 11:00 a.m.
May 4th 2024 – SpringFest – Annual BBQ, Beer, & Blues Festival – Whalen Commons – 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
May 11th 2024 — Richard S. McKernon Youth Fishing Tournament at Stevens Park Pond – 9-11:00 a.m. All youths between the ages of 6 and 16 are invited to come on out and “catch some fun”. Cost is $1.00 and the event is held rain or shine.
June – August 2024 – Stevens Park Summer Recreation Program – 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
July 4th 2024 – Poolesville Fireworks Celebration – Join our community in celebrating our national patriotism at the Soccer Fields off of Hughes Road! There will be music, food, fireworks and fun! Gates open at 5 pm.
Poolesville Baptist Church food distribution on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Bread distribution on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
All are welcome to join the Poolesville Green “Carbon Footprint Challenge” a monthly drop-in zoom meeting on the 4th Tuesday of the Month, to learn to reduce your carbon footprint.
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!
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.
Poolesville Friendly Thrift Shop – now on Elgin Rd. New hours: Wednesday 2-8 pm, Thursday 10 am – 4 pm, Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
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: ptsapoolesvillehs@gmail.com
If you find an injured raptor, please call Owl Moon Raptor Center at 301-908-7249
Deere Valley Farm Market has a wonderful assortment of fresh meats, artisan cheeses, dairy products, fresh baked goods, local honey and jelly products and handmade holiday decor. They are offering gift baskets this month for a special holiday shopping experience. 22919 Dickerson Rd. Thursday 10-6, Friday 12-6, 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.
Locals Farm Market 19710-C Fisher Avenue Cookies, candy, breads and baked goods and an eclectic selection of local artisan goods from art& books to ceramic, wood and wool pieces. Wed& Thurs 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fri & Sat 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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: SHIP@AccessJCA.org. 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.