Events for December 2 - Jul 10, 2025

On October 7th at 7pm, join Stuart Le Grice, Ph.D., Scientist Emeritus with expertise in antiviral drug discovery and mRNA vaccine development for an informal, virtual, discussion about our common responsibility for bringing this pandemic under control.  Although the U.S. population is increasing the vaccination rate against COVID-19, it may be increasingly difficult to achieve the necessary level of total population vaccination predicted to provide “herd immunity” prior to the Delta variant.  While respecting the rights of any individual to forego vaccination, it is important for the public to realize that in many cases, rumors that are circulating are not backed by rigorous science, are often inaccurate, and we would [...]

The western Agricultural Reserve is rich in natural resources, history, and folklore, including spooky tales of the mysterious or supernatural. On October 14th at 7pm, join haunted places explorer Lennon Gross and folklore enthusiast Christine Rai  to hear about their book project researching and exploring the Reserve's shadowy side. They'll also be sharing some of their favorite local spots and stories, as well as how you can support their efforts. Poolesville resident and award-winning professor Christine [...]

Join Poolesville Seniors on October 21st @7pm for next Historic Ag Reserve Properties presentation with local historian Kenny Sholes. Kenny will discuss Slavery in the Ag Reserve. The lands around us have played an important part in American history over the last few centuries. The fields we pass through each day have spurred economic development, been the scene of battles, provided escape from the pace of daily life, and brought families together at the dinner table. Dotting this landscape is an array of impressive historic homes [...]

Join us October 25, 2021  @7pm    for our next book club! In his non-fiction novel, The Boys in the Boat, Daniel James Brown recounts the story of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight-oar rowing team that stunned the world at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. This emotional story focuses on one rower, Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows to regain his shattered self-regard and to find a place to call home. The novel draws on the [...]

Join Matthew Papuchis virtually on October 28 at 7pm when this former Montgomery County resident discusses his book, “A Little Birdie Told Me... A Journey to Find Hope, Happiness and the Wings to Fly”. He will share excerpts and insights gleaned from his journey through the pandemic.   Matt, a father of three on the cusp of his fortieth birthday, found himself unemployed for the first time in more than 25 years. He battled self-doubt as he looked for hope and happiness—and a new job—amid a global pandemic. During this trying time, [...]

The search for alien worlds in our galaxy... Join Carrie Fitzgerald on November 4th at 7pm when this physicist, educator and NASA Solar Ambassador brings us her exciting presentation “Planets, and More Planets!”, on the search for alien worlds in our Galaxy. Over 4,000 planets outside of our Solar System have been discovered since the early 1990s, and thousands more "candidate" planets await confirmation. It seems our Galaxy is teeming with exoplanets! In this presentation [...]

Join us on Veteran’s Day, November 11th at 7 pm for a virtual event by Julien Singh, Commander of Daniel-Jeffers Post 247 - The American Legion. This local Poolesville Post, formed in 2012 to support veterans and veteran causes in the area, will help us honor veterans on this special day.  Mr. Julien Singh has over 20 years of government, military and private sector experience and is currently the Chief Executive Officer for Crossroads Talent Solutions.  He spent six and a half years in the United States Marine Corps, culminating [...]

History of the Aqueduct and Other Tow Path Sites Time for another Pop-up Walk! Join Jon Wolz on Wednesday, November 17th just before 10:00 a.m., as he once again takes us on a historical walk along the C&O Canal starting at the Monocacy Aqueduct.  Participants will meet at the parking lot at the Monocacy Aqueduct. The walk will include a walk across the aqueduct and then back while we hear about its history. On the way back, we'll walk down and look beneath [...]

Join Poolesville Seniors on November 18 @7pm for next Historic Ag Reserve Properties presentation with local historian Kenny Sholes when his historical discussion of slavery in the Ag Reserve resumes after the Civil War. The lands around us have played an important part in American history over the last few centuries. The fields we pass through each day have spurred economic development, been the scene of battles, provided escape from the pace of daily life, and brought families together at the dinner table. Dotting this landscape is an array of impressive historic homes [...]

The Wife Between Us, by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, is a psychological thriller with many twists and turns.  It follows recently divorced Vanessa Thompson as she tries to prevent her ex-husband’s marriage to the “other woman”.  You may assume this is a story about a love triangle and a jealous ex-wife.  Assume nothing.     The authors expose the secret complexities of an enviable marriage and the truths we ignore in the name of love. The novel has been optioned [...]