Events for October 2021

Join us for our next virtual PS! Book Club discussion on September 27th @7pm Nine Perfect Strangers is a psychological thriller described by many as a real page turner.  Nine people gather at a remote health resort for various reasons. The expected ten days of pampering, luxury, meditation and mindfulness, turn out to be more challenging than any of them could have imagined.  As the days pass, our main character, former best-selling romantic novelist Frances Welty, begins to have doubts, wondering if she […]

What is Pickleball? Join Poolesville’s own Patty Walker, one of ten MoCo Pickleball Ambassadors, on September 28th at 5:30 pm for a hands-on, in-person, Beginners’ Pickleball Clinic. Learn the basics of this fastest growing sport in the country, including how to serve, dink, score, and other basic elements of play.  Beginners’ Pickleball Clinic!

Join Poolesville photographer, Hilary Schwab, virtually on September 30th-at 7pm when she brings us another live-action cooking demonstration based on her wonderful blog “Edible Garden Girl”!  Hilary never fails to tempt the eye and the palate with her fresh from the garden cooking and her eggplant recipes are sure to please.  Hilary Schwab, Poolesville professional photographer, created her Edible Garden Girl blog to illustrate her love of gardening and cooking and to honor the memory of her father who taught her the wonders of gardening. Hilary is […]

Limited Tickets Available Join us for a visit to the world-class Glenstone Museum in nearby Potomac on Saturday morning, October 2nd. Glenstone, with 59,000 sq. ft. of gallery space on 300 natively landscaped acres, is the largest private contemporary art gallery in the U.S. During this visit, the main gallery will host an extensive exhibit of 70 works by New York artist, activist, author, and teacher, Faith Ringgold. The self-guided exhibit is text-heavy, including examples of Ringgold’s “story quilts.” Some artwork information is available by QR code.  Faith Jones Ringgold was born on October [...]

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, [...]