News

Join entomologist Dr. David Adamski on August 26th at 7pm on a survey of the most successful animals on the planet. The Arthropoda have been swimming, crawling, and flying for millions of years, many before humans. See those that became extinct and those that have survived. Bring your questions to this presentation entitled, “Hard Bodies for Success.”  Be sure to register for this this family-friendly, all-ages event and join us on Zoom to see some […]

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.

Register Here

Our greater Poolesville community owes a debt of gratitude to Gwendora “Gwen” Hebron Reese for her efforts to document and preserve the history of her family and the Sugarland community. 

One of 13 children, she was born and raised chiefly in Sugarland – a once thriving self-contained community – complete with a church, school, general store, post office and even a practice hall for a cornet band. 

Gwen, who spent the 1940’s and 50’s in Sugarland, fondly remembered those days saying, “We […]

Many thanks to Christine Rai for sharing her extensive knowledge and love of cheese and the ideal pairings with wine. The suggestions in her presentation are excellent

In her debut novel, The Dry, Jane Harper introduces us to Federal Agent Aaron Falk, and to the small farming town of Kiewarra, Australia.  Aaron and his father were run out of town 20 years ago.  Aaron reluctantly returns a to attend the funeral of his best childhood friend Luke Hadler and his entire family.   Aaron finds himself engulfed in both the present tragedy and the past secrets of the town he left so long ago.  Aaron agrees to help the local detective investigate what happened to Luke and […]

Amazon Shoppers…Want to help Poolesville Seniors? Ever heard of the giving program Amazon Smile? It’s a way to choose a non-profit like Poolesville Seniors to receive an Amazon donation at no additional cost to you. It’s so easy too! 

 To use the Amazon Smile program, go to  https://smile.amazon.com/ and log into your regular Amazon account. Next, select “pick your own charitable organization” on the menu and type in “Poolesville Area Senior Center” and select.  

That’s all! […]

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 2-8pm, Thursday 10am –  4pm, Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm  

Sunday Poolesville Farmers Market on the Commons 9:00am – 1:00pm  

Locals Farm Market closed August 20-21 and 27-28 

Friday Night Lights at Seneca Polo Club – Gates open at 6pm, Game at 7pm  www.senecapoloclub.org 

Pizza Nights on the […]

Have you ever thought about quilting? The Village Piecemakers Quilt Guild is dedicated to promoting the art of quilting through education, inspiration, and fellowship. They are open to all skill levels from novice through advanced.  

The piecemakers meet regularly on the second Tuesday of each month in the Poolesville Town Hall meeting room, with occasional changes around holidays or Town business meetings. The doors open at 7:00 pm for a brief social time, […]

Join Poolesville Seniors on  August 19 @7 pm for the next virtual Historic Ag Reserve Properties presentation with local historian Kenny Sholes. Kenny will highlight a set of homes that haven’t been covered before.

The lands […]

In her debut novel, The Dry, Jane Harper introduces us to Federal Agent Aaron Falk, and to the small farming town of Kiewarra, Australia.  Aaron and his father were run out of town 20 years ago.  Aaron reluctantly returns a to attend the funeral of his best childhood friend Luke Hadler and his entire family.   Aaron finds himself engulfed in both the present tragedy and the past secrets of the town he left so long ago.  Aaron agrees to help the local detective investigate what happened to Luke and […]