Stay Active – Community Activities

December 18th – FREE Riverworks Art Center presents Reserve Wind Ensemble Christmas Concert and Children’s ChoirPoolesville Memorial United Methodist Church – 7:00 pm RSVP

December 24th – The Town of Poolesville Administrative Offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th, in observance of the Christmas Holiday and reopen on Friday, December 27th at 7:30 AM.

January 21st 2025 – Montgomery County, MD – Virtual 50+ Employment Expo sponsored by the Montgomery County Government and Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) of Greater Washington. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm-Registration required. Information.

February 22, 2025 – Montgomery county student refurbished cars and computers are on sale at student run mini dealership at Damascus High School, 25291 Ridge Road, Damascus, MD View cars from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Participants will enter lottery to choose cars beginning at 11:00 a.m. Must be present for lottery. Info at Foundation – carstopurchase | Automotive Trades Foundation

March 11th 2025 Montgomery County, MD – Virtual 50+ Employment Expo sponsored by the Montgomery County Government and Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) of Greater Washington. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm- Registration required. Information.

May 10th – Montgomery county student refurbished cars and computers are on sale at student run mini dealership at Edison High School, 12501 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring, MD View cars from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Participants will enter lottery to choose cars beginning at 11:00 a.m. Must be present for lottery. Info at Foundation – carstopurchase | Automotive Trades Foundation

May 13th 2025Montgomery County, MD – Virtual 50+ Employment Expo sponsored by the Montgomery County Government and Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) of Greater Washington. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm- Registration required. Information.

June 17th 2025-Montgomery County, MD – Virtual 50+ Employment Expo sponsored by the Montgomery County Government and Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) of Greater Washington. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm- Registration required. Information.

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 Contact@Poolesville.Green (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.   

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 17710 Elgin Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837    

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 Ice cream. 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., Thurs Pizza 5:00-8:00 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.   

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDEDGaithersburg 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.