Stay Active – Community Activities

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.

October 10th Riverworks‘ Dinner for the Arts‘ at Bally Cliff Farm – This 3rd annual fundraiser benefiting Riverworks Center for the Arts is a night of live music, delicious food, and friendship helps Riverworks fulfill their mission of using the arts to foster creativity and connection in our community. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Get an early bird ticket until September 1st @ $165. 18330 Darnestown Road, Poolesville.

October 11th – DOT Annual Bike Donation Event at Montgomery County Council Office Garage.  The event will collect child and adult bikes and bike parts outside of the County Council Office Building Garage, which is located at the intersection of East Jefferson and Monroe streets in Rockville. Donated bikes will be distributed to residents in need through the MCDOT’s Bike Match MoCo program after being cleaned up by volunteers from the nonprofit Rockville Bike Hub. 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.

October 12th-UMCVFD Pork & Beef Sale, 11:00 until 3pm Go early before they sell out. 19801 Beallsville Rd, Beallsville, MD 20839

October 20th – Boyd’s Negro School –This 1895 one room schoolhouse will be open for the public to tour on the 3rd Sunday of the month through October 20th – 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

November 1st – – UMCVFD BINGO – 5:30 Refreshments / 7:00 Games Begin. 19801 Beallsville Rd, Beallsville, MD 20839

November 2nd – Fallorama JAZZ at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church featuring Blue Note Jazz – – Refreshments – Food, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets $25 per person can be purchased through St. Peter’s or $28.52 on Eventbrite. 7:00 – 10:00 pm

November 6th – Community Dinner– ALL ARE WELCOME! – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church – 20100 Fisher Ave. – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – St. Peter’s hosts the Community Dinner hosts the first Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November.

November 9th-UMCVFD Pork & Beef Sale, 11:00 until 3pm Go early before they sell out. 19801 Beallsville Rd, Beallsville, MD 20839

November 11th- Whelan Commons – Poolesville Daniel-Jeffers American Legion Post 247 will have a Veteran’s Day Ceremony on 11/11 at 11:00 am. Please gather at the Flagpole at 10:45 am. Poolesville Seniors, please plan to attend to honor our service members.

November 19th-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 pmRegistration required. Information.

December 4th – Community Dinner – ALL ARE WELCOME! – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Memorial United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall 18721 Elgin Rd. Any questions, call the church office at 301-349-2010. Memorial hosts the Community Dinner on the first Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December.

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.

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 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 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!  

Poolesville Businesses – The Monocacy Lions and PACC are looking for corporate donors for the Poolesville Day 5K. Watch the PACC website for further information.

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.

The Town of Poolesville is seeking to fill two positions. One in the Water/Sewer Department and the other in the Parks Department. Both opportunities are entry level positions and come with a full benefits package.

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., 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.