Events for week of Nov 24, 2024

Poolesville Seniors is encouraging participation in the 5/22 County Executive Candidates Forum   Sunday, May 22, 2022 6:00 PM- 7:30 PMWhalen Commons Bandshell

More than two centuries before the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, British forces captured Washington and burned the Capitol during the War of 1812. Join local writer Steve Vogel in-person on May 24th at 7pm when the author of THROUGH THE PERILOUS FIGHT: From the Burning of Washington to the Star-Spangled Banner (Random House), will bring to life the story of the British capture of Washington in 1814, the fight for Baltimore [...]

Join in person Mahjong on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.! Under the skillful guidance of volunteer instructor Joyce Kral, beginner and seasoned players are welcomed to learn this fun game of skill, strategy and luck. This activity will be ongoing at Speer Hall each Thursday at 10 am unless otherwise noted. For a little background of the game: Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in 19th century China. It is commonly played by [...]

Join Eileen McGuckian, historian, author, and historic preservationist on May 26th at 7:00 pm for a look at the small town of Rockville that America’s favorite author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, knew in the 1920s. Learn about his connection to Rockville, and how he came to be buried in Rockville – twice – thirty-five years apart!  Eileen McGuckian holds a BA degree from the University of Maryland, an MA from Western Maryland college, and a Master of [...]