Stay Active – Community Activities
August 23rd – Pick Up Poolesville with Poolesville Green and Sustainable Poolesville on Saturday from 7:00 -9:00 am. Meet at Whelan Commons Band Shell.
September 3rd – Poolesville Community Dinner – A longstanding tradition, the free Community Dinner is hosted on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host on September 3rd, and November 5th. Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC) will host the dinner on October 1st, and December 3rd. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.
September 5th – 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. Friday, Feb 7th, Doors Open 5:30 for food. Come Hungry! Games begin at 7:00 PM. umcvfd.org/bingo 301 972 8719
September 5th (Fri)-Riverworks Arts Center , Made-in-Studio: Solarpunk, Learn about Solarpunk philosophy and share examples of art, architecture, and contemporary communities and create your own DIY project to share. 1:00 – 4:00 pm. $20
September 6th- Poolesville Presbyterian Church – Amelia's Playground Fundraiser to replace playground equipment – Big Beautiful Baked Goods Giveaway and Donation drive at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 17800 Elgin Rd. (109) Pick up a dessert for the PACC Crab n Cluck.
September 6th – Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) Crab and Cluck Fundraising Dinner – MD Steamed Blue Crabs & Award-winning Dickerson Market Fried Chicken is on the menu! Brewster's Ice Cream for sale.
Come browse awesome local vendors, enjoy activities for the kids. Admission is FREE. Dinner must be preordered and purchased in advance. Open to all. 3:00 -7:00 pm. St. Mary's Pavilion 18230 Barnesville Rd, Barnesville, MD 20838
September 6th – Riverworks Art Center Concert, Frederick County Community Choir
September 13th – UMCVFD CPR Class –Empower yourself with the skills to make a difference in an emergency. Our certified instructors will guide you through hands-on training in CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants. It could save a life! Seats are limited—sign up today to secure your spot. $55pp. Sat, Sept 13th 9AM to 2PM. Pre registration required. www.umcvfd.org/cpr 301 972 8719
September 13th – UMCVFD – Pork and Beef Fundraiser Join UMCVFD for a delicious BBQ pork & beef fundraiser lunch on Saturday, Sept 13th, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or until we sell out)! Offering slow-smoked BBQ pork & beef, 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 13th (Sat)-Riverworks Arts Center, Made-in-Studio: Painting with Wool a fiber arts technique using sheep's wool fibers layered and "painted" onto a base felt fabric using a felting needle. 1:00 -4:00 pm. $20
September 23rd – Soleado Lavender Farm –Bring a picnic or just stroll around. Lavender plants and products, along with honey and a very special guest vendor Blooms by Flori Bunda, our neighbor! 3:00 – 6:00 pm 23611 West Harris Rd., Dickerson, 20842
September 27th – Riverworks Art Center Concert, King of the Moon (Album Release Show)
October 1st – Poolesville Community Dinner – A longstanding tradition, the free Community Dinner is hosted on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC) will host the dinner October 1st, and December 3rd. St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host on November 5th. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.
October 3rd (Fri)-Riverworks Arts Center, Made-in-Studio: Botanical Collage using plant-based tea washes, then layer pressed plant materials to build intuitive, textured works of art. 1:00-4:00 pm. $20
October 11th (Sat)-Riverworks Arts Center, Made-in-Studio: Paper Quilling use strips of paper that are rolled, woven, shaped and glued together to create decorative images. 1:00-4:00 pm. $20
October 18th – Riverworks Art Center Concert, Rockville Swing Band – Jazz Big Band and Traditional Swing
November 7th (Fri)-Riverworks Arts Center, Made-in-Studio: The Art of Macrame learn the fundamental macrame knotting techniques to create your own unique wall hanging. 1:00-4:00 pm. $20
November 11th (Sat)-Riverworks Arts Center, Made-in-Studio: Junk Journaling assemble your "junk" journal out of scrapbook papers, book pages, vintage ephemera, junk mail and clean recycling cardboard. 1:00-4:00 pm. $20
December 3rd – Poolesville Community Dinner – A longstanding tradition, the free Community Dinner is hosted on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC) will host the dinner on December 3rd and in 2026 in February, April, June, August, October, and December. St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.
National Aquarium in Baltimore will have Half Price Friday Nights for the remainder of the year 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.
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: [email protected]
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: [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.