Ollas (Spanish for “pot” and pronounced “oy-yah”) are an ancient form of irrigation, used for over 4000 years. A classic olla is an unglazed terracotta pot, usually round and potbellied with a narrow mouth and a lid. You bury it up to the neck in your garden, then fill it with water and cover it.
The porous clay walls of the olla allow water to seep slowly through the pot and into the […]
Now that the warm weather is here, don’t let mosquitoes ruin your outdoor time. Knowing which smells that mosquitoes hate will give you an advantage in battling these bloodsucking pests at home.
From candles to plants to methods using essential oils, scents are one of the most effective natural ways to deter mosquitoes. Many of the odors mosquitoes detest are some of our favorite spa-like scents.
Here are 10 scents to try, […]
SAVE THE DATE! On Monday, July 22 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Poolesville Seniors will be hosting Allan Stypeck, Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers, and Kim Stypeck, co-owners of Second Story Books since 1974 and Poolesville residents since 1992, who invite you for an evening of free verbal appraisals. Search your attic, closets, and basement, for books, autographs, other printed material, art and […]
If you love history and are looking for an outing for the weekend of June 29-30, come out for the 25th Annual Heritage Days Weekend. This countywide festival offers programs, activities, and tours appealing to visitors of all ages and interests. With over 30 free events all around Montgomery County, Heritage Days Weekend is the perfect time to explore local history, culture, and nature. Sites […]
Stay Active – Community Activities
Poolesville Businesses – The Monocacy Lions and PACC are looking for corporate donors for the Poolesville Day 5K. Watch the PACC website for further information.
June – August 2024 – Stevens Park Summer Recreation Program – 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
June 27th – Fighting For Our Lives Documentary on the United Farm Workers Movement. Free. Speer Hall 17800 Elgin Rd. (109) 7:00 pm
June 29th – 30th – Heritage Days
June 29th – […]
If you are searching for some local entertainment and a great social occasion, we have the perfect FREE musical evening planned for you and your friends on Saturday June 22nd at 5:00 pm. The singer/songwriter duo of Rick Windon and Richey Ricker will entertain us with original songs, and covers of James Taylor, the Beatles, Elvis Costello and others.
With their joyful approach to creating and presenting […]
If you love history and are looking for an outing weekend of June 29-30, come out for the 25th Annual Heritage Days Weekend. This countywide festival offers programs, activities, and tours appealing to visitors of all ages and interests. With over 30 free events all around Montgomery County, Heritage Days Weekend is the perfect time to explore local history, culture, and nature. Sites are open […]
The B-CC IWLA Chapter will open its doors again for Montgomery County Heritage Days and offer access to their site to promote their conservation message and share our local history. This year marks the 25th annual Heritage Days weekend – a countywide festival offering programs, activities, and tours appealing to visitors of all ages and interests. This year B-CC IWLA will be opening their doors on Sunday, June 30th.
You are encouraged to […]
The annual Odd Fellows summer picnic for seniors is back on June 22nd. This special afternoon is for seniors 55+ was once again held this past June, and it has been going on so […]
Meals-on-Wheels is a group of local organizations which provide meals to the elderly and shut-ins. The Gaithersburg group prepares hot and cold lunchtime meals at Asbury Methodist Village. Volunteer drivers are needed to pick up the meals at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg. The food comes in a large cooler for cold food and a small cooler for hot meals.
The meals are delivered to clients at their home, between 11 AM and […]