Like the cocktail mixers bitters and scrubs, you can use herbs and fruit from your own garden in the simple syrups used in drinks like the Lemon Drop, Whiskey Sour, Daiquiri, Mint Julep and Mojito.
Just like the name implies, simple syrup is very simple to make, takes a few minutes of time, and requires only two ingredients (sugar and water), or a third if you are flavoring your syrup.
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In-person voting for the Maryland primary election started July 7th and runs through July 14th! Please be sure to research the candidates and cast an informed vote.
Since the voting district boundaries and council districts were changed recently, you may be wondering what election districts includes Poolesville. Well, the answer is: It depends. Poolesville, like much of the County, is part of three distinct election districts. In […]
Mahjong is back on Thursdays at Speer Hall (behind Poolesville Presbyterian) 10 am – 12:30 pm
Bridge is back on Tuesdays at Speer Hall (behind Poolesville Presbyterian) 1 pm – 2:30 pm with Open Play from 2:30pm – 4:00pm.
Poolesville Farmers Market Saturdays 9:00am to 1:00 pm at Whalen Commons. (20+) Poolesville Farmers Market | Facebook
Sarah Auer Pool — 3-hour sessions Open weekdays: […]
Join authors Claudia Kousoulas and Ellen Letourneau on August 4th at 7pm when they interpret the history of the Ag Reserve and Montgomery County and the effects of that history on the culinary legacy of the area. From the earliest Native Americans to European farmers, to the Quakers, and even the Marriott Corporation, our history has shaped our culinary tastes.
The passion of these co-authors for the Ag Reserve […]
Join Glenn Tallia on July 14th at 7:00 pm for a brief overview of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). From daily weather forecasts to space commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product. In addition, Glenn’s presentation will explain the important role NOAA plays in supporting the growing U.S. space industry and its effort to address the problem of “space […]
Whether you have joined us on Zoom or in-person, your support means everything to us. With the pandemic, many small organizations and businesses have struggled to keep operations running. But with the support of our community, Poolesville Seniors has been able to adjust and further our mission to keep seniors mentally, physically, and socially active.
We are excited by the ways in which our organization has grown. We have launched an updated website, […]
If you have established either a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA as a part of your retirement plan, you should understand the tax advantages and consequences of distributions.
Unlike traditional IRAs which impose Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) each year once you turn 72, Roth IRAs do not require distributions during your lifetime. Roth IRA contributions were made with already taxed funds. If you are 59 ½ years old and have […]
Happy Independence Day! July 4th is a time to show your patriotic pride.
The federal holiday marks the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, signaling the official separation of the colonies from Great Britain amid the Revolutionary War.
July 4, 1776 has since been considered America’s “birthday,” making her 246 years old on Monday.
According to the Library of Congress, Philadelphians […]
If you always wanted to be an Olympic Athlete, the Maryland Senior Olympics (MSO) might just be your chance. Each year since 1980, this 501(c) 3 has offered about 100 events in two dozen sports for active residents over 50. Approximately 1,500 adults from 50-80 have participated in the age-grouped competitions. The top three qualifiers in each event receive medals and in odd years the top 4 in each state-level event […]
We thank Judith Guy for the thoroughly enjoyable presentation of her art, art process, and art studio. Judith’s art is heavily influenced by her most recent move to rural Virginia, resulting in colorful interior and landscape pieces encapsulating the distinctive country light.
Judith works in oil on wool panel, and on her iPad with an app called ArtRage. Both methods of creating art begin with a canvas stained with cadmium red and proceed […]