Events for December 3 - November 21

Join presenter Sharat Buddhavarapu of Maggie Nightingale Public Library for a virtual walkthrough of the information and services available through the library, and demonstration of how to navigate their website to access the information.

Are you free for lunch Tuesday? All are invited. Poolesville Seniors Virtual Lunch Bunch, Noon on Jan. 12 Topic for discussion: Getting back on Track in 2021 What does that look like for you? What’s working? What’s not? Just because we’re still stuck in the Pandemic does not mean we have to give up on making changes to be better versions of ourselves, does it? Bring your lunch, your positive energy and join in the [...]

Bob Levey is a prize winning journalist who has covered the Washington scene since the Johnson Administration. Bob will be talking about his time as a journalist here in the nation's capital and will also present his book, Larry Felder, Candidate, a novel about a famous Washington columnist who abandons journalism to run for congress.

Join Jon Wolz for a Poolesville Seniors sponsored Pop-Up Walk to White Fords Fort! Meet @ noon at the Dickerson Conservation Park parking lot (20700 Martinsburg Road). Walk down to mile 39.12 and cross the canal. The path goes up a hill to a field. The walk goes about a half mile through the field to the fort. This was a Union Civil War fort that was constructed in the fall of 1862 and was [...]

Join Jon Wolz for a Poolesville Seniors sponsored Pop-Up Walk to White Fords Fort! Meet @ noon at the Dickerson Conservation Park parking lot (20700 Martinsburg Road). Walk down to mile 39.12 and cross the canal. The path goes up a hill to a field. The walk goes about a half mile through the field to the fort. This was a Union Civil War fort that was constructed in the fall of 1862 and was occupied [...]

Kenny Sholes, local Ag Reserve historian, will discuss the history of the White's Ferry and river crossings on the Potomac, highlighting the Battle of Balls Bluff, Edward's Ferry, and White's Ford.

Join Poolesville Seniors for the first Book Club meeting! The first book will be The Dutch House by Ann Patchet. 

Join crafters Annette Rosanelli and Chris Rickert and create a warm, soft, no knit, no crochet scarf to wear and treasure all winter long. Annette and Chris will lead an hour long class during which you will conplete your scarf made out of 100% Polyester Bernat Alize Blanket yarn and be able to chat with the other crafters exchanging all kinds of craft ideas. The materials will be delivered to your front porch the day [...]

Bernie Mihm is a Landscape Architect, Certified Arborist and a National Grand Award Winner. Bernie will present garden ideas from some of his favorite gardens, including the one he designed for President and Dr. Jill Biden when they lived at the Vice President’s official residence. Questions about the properties he presents are welcome.  He’ll also answer general garden questions. 

Virtual Chocolate-Making Class! Brought to You by Chocolate & Chi View Flyer The Webinar is Scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 7:00 PM EDT.  At the time of the event, please join the Zoom Meeting with the link provided via email the day before/day of. You can purchase a Chocolate-Making Kit in advance of the class for $20, which will include the ingredients pre-measured and a mold. You can purchase through her PayPal or [...]