Poolesville Day is returning on September 18, and we‘re inviting our loyal patrons to show your Poolesville Seniors’ spirit. We are looking for a few of our faithful participants to walk in the parade with us and volunteer at our booth. In appreciation, you will receive one of our newly designed t-shirts. We will need help from 10 AM to take down. If you want to volunteer, sign up below and we will contact […]
If you ever wanted to be master of a universe, you need to watch the recording of Brian Sheron and his amazing HO universe representing the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). He oversees this technical operation with a sophisticated digital command control.
The setup is HO scale or 1/87th actual size. HO stands for Half O scale or 1/48th actual size. It is complete with 40+ flashing signs, over 2,000 figures, 800 vehicles, and multitudes of buildings representing some actual New York businesses and others facetiously named for friends and family. He modeled Jill’s Music Store, Bill’s Catfish Emporium, the New Rattitude Dog Rescue (with a dog catcher waiting outside), and his father’s Huntington marina. The attention to detail and […]
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 […]
It may be hard to believe but planting even one tree can improve the environment around your home and of the community. Did you know that a tree is a natural air conditioner? The evaporation from a single tree can produce the cooling effect of ten room-size, residential air conditioners operating 20 hours a day. A tree canopy in a neighborhood can lower summer temperatures in a neighborhood by 6 to 8 degrees. Tree windbreaks can reduce residential heating costs 10 to 15% while the shading can […]
Written By Cheryl Watts
In the U.S., Labor Day has become a symbol for the end of summer. For some it is a long weekend, an opportunity to enjoy a mini holiday and the last days of summer, a weekend of picnics, swimming and the sight and smell of barbeque smoke in the air.
On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed the law making the first Monday of September a national Labor Day holiday, thus allowing workers to enjoy a long weekend, known as Labor Day Weekend.
Throughout […]
If you have ever experienced the forest in a mindful way, you were practicing the Japanese art of Shinrin-Yoku or “forest bathing”. Forest bathing relaxes your mind and body and allows you to connect with nature through all your senses. When you lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings and leave everyday stress behind, you may reach a place of greater calm and wellness.
Though this forest therapy has been noted for centuries, in 1982 the Japanese Forestry Agency formally coined “Shinrin-Yoku” and marketed the beneficial effects of forest immersion.
The world’s foremost expert in forest medicine, Dr. Qing Li, reports […]
With droughts, wildfires, and increasingly violent storms becoming more frequent. It is more important than ever to observe National Preparedness Month this September. These weather events are even impacting people who don’t usually experience a major disaster. Other communities are going through the devastation of disasters multiple times a year without enough time to recover. Established by FEMA in 2004, the purpose of this month is to reduce the fallout of large-scale emergencies by educating and preparing every citizen of every age.
Help keep your family safe during disasters by taking three simple […]
WIC/food benefit cards can be used at Lewis Orchard throughout the 2021 season – get 50% off the price of your produce. Just a little extra time at the register.
Maggie Nightingale Library will be closed for renovations for 6 – 8 months beginning 8/2/21
Poolesville Friendly Thrift Shop – now on Elgin Rd. New hours: Wednesday 2-8 pm, Thursday 10 am – 4 pm, Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday Poolesville Farmers Market on the Commons 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Friday Night Lights at Seneca Polo […]
Join Poolesville Seniors on September 16 @7pm for next Historic Ag Reserve Properties presentation with local historian Kenny Sholes. 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 – standing as visual reminders of […]
Join Kathy Vazquez virtually on September 9th at 7pm when she discusses the types of materials that can be composted, best practices to manage the composting process to prevent critters and odor, and what to do with the amazing “black gold” after the materials are composted.
Composting food scraps in your backyard reduces the amount of trash that ends up in the county dump while providing you with rich soil amendments to grow healthier plants. Composting helps […]