Stay Active – Community Activities
WUMCO Community Scarecrow Contest – Checkout this year’s submissions displayed on Whalen Commons until 11/2, Online Voting 10/16-10/30
Markoff’s Haunted Forest – October 20,21,22, 27, 28, 29, 31 – Midway is Free! Tickets start at $20
October 19th – 21st – Baltimore Rock Opera Society – presents The Gold Night, an experimental rock musical horror survival story with a heart of gold, set in the 1890’s Klondike Gold Rush. This group of prospectors, grifters, misfits, and a piano-playing sasquatch need to save the world when an ancient ice worm awakens! PG-13. Thurs. 10/19, Fri. 10/20, & Sat. 10/21 at 8 p.m., Sat. 10/21 at 3 p.m. Have a watch party on Fri. 10/20 at 8 p.m. Live streamed for individuals or groups. Tickets.
October 21st– RocktoberFest – Annual Fall Festival featuring live music, local breweries, and plenty of kid’s activities! No Stop Light under the tent from 2-4 p.m.and Front Page on the bandshell from 4-6 p.m.!
October 22nd – Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project (MoCoLMP) – Mr. George Peck Marker Dedication – Poolesville Presbyterian Church 17800 Elgin Road On the grass by the gazebo – 3-5 p.m. historical marker memorializing 1880 Poolesville lynching victim George Peck – Register Reception to follow at Locals.
October 25th – Wellness Wednesday: Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention –hosted by WUMCO Help and the Town of Poolesville at Poolesville Town Hall – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. EDT. Free event but registration required.
October 27th – Western Montgomery Economic Forum – Crossvines, 16601 West Willard Rd. – “… explore opportunities to boost the Greater Poolesville area’s economy with a focus on supporting the area’s historic, outdoor and entertainment venues.” Forum is open to the public – 8:30 a.m. – Noon. For the full agenda and to register CLICK HERE.
October 31st – Poolesville Trick or Treating – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
November 3rd – Riverworks Art Center – First Fridays “Made -in-Studio“- Painting What You See with Betsy Casaleno. No Experience necessary. Materials included. Session costs $20. 12 – 4:00 p.m.
November 11th – Poolesville Veterans Day Celebration – Whalen Commons@ 11am – Open to all.
November 11th – 9th Annual Owl Moon Raptor Center Festival – Black Hill Regional Park – Raptor education programs, flight demonstrations, and kid-friendly creative activities will be available throughout the day. Noon – 4:00 p.m.
December 1st – Riverworks Art Center – First Fridays “Made -in-Studio“- Make, Thrift, Mend with Ellen Letourneau. No Experience necessary. Materials included. Session costs $20. 12 – 4:00 p.m.
December 1st – Poolesville Holiday Tree Lighting – 6 – 9:00 p.m.
December 7th –9th Poolesville High School Fall Play-Thursday and Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
December 15th – Monocacy Cemetery – Wreaths Across America – Sponsor wreaths or volunteer to place wreaths. on graves.
December 15 – 17 Holiday Lighting Contest – Classic, Traditional, Townhouse. Business.
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
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.
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.