We celebrate Earth Month in April, and Earth Day on April 22. The theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics”. This theme focuses on raising awareness about the detrimental effects of plastic pollution on our planet and its inhabitants. The goal is to unite people globally in an unwavering commitment to call for the end of plastics for the sake of human and planetary health. EARTHDAY.ORG aims for a 60% reduction in […]
National Deaf History Month is celebrated from March 13th to April 15th each year to commemorate the achievements of people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
On April 8, 1864, America’s only higher education institution for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, Gallaudet University was founded, following President Abraham Lincoln’s approval of the charter that established the prestigious college. The university is named after notable educator and minister, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, who pioneered […]
Poolesville Seniors rose to the challenge announced by the MoCo Rec Department for teams 55+ to build a boat and paddle entirely out of only cardboard, duct tape and trash bags. The boat would need to make its way 25 meters down the pool and back again.
Given two months to complete the boat and paddle, the all-volunteer Poolesville team met every week to design, engineer and construct our entry in the […]
Stay Active – Community Activities
The Town of Poolesville is looking for volunteers to fill two vacancies, one on the Planning Commission and another on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants need to be residents of the Town for at least six (6) months and share a strong interest in keeping Poolesville the gem that it is!
The Upcounty Prevention Network Project Uplift at […]
Valerie L Thomas was born in Baltimore in 1943 and graduated from an all-girls public high school only seven years after public schools were desegregated. As a child she was a voracious reader who loved science fiction. She watched her father repair television sets and became fascinated with the way things worked. She attended the HBCU Morgan State University as one of only two female students in the Physics department. After graduating with honors, […]
Before the tourists come in for the summer, prepare for your tour guide duties by getting a Senior SmarTrip card.
Everyone 65 or older is eligible for a Senior SmarTrip card, and as of Jan. 16, 2024, they are free–no more $2 fee for the card. You just need a photo ID, like your driver’s license or non-driver ID card and you can get one at any Montgomery County Library, […]
If you need help with your 2023 Maryland or Federal income tax return contact the AARP/IRS Tax-Aid program. For several years, knowledgeable volunteers have been assisting primarily low income and senior clients with preparing their Federal and Maryland state income tax returns. This service is available each Friday until April 18, 2023, at Poolesville’s Maggie Nightingale Library. Appointments are required for consultations from 10:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You can request an appointment […]
Spring is a wonderful time to get out and explore the countryside that surrounds us! And what better excuse than the Countryside Artisans Spring Tour April 19th – 21st, 10 to 5 p.m. Use the tour map to plan your visit to a select group of 19 accomplished visual, sculptural, and textile artists living and working in both historic and rural areas of Montgomery, Howard, […]
Love History? If you want to learn and share Poolesville History, Historic Medley District (HMD) has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! HMD wants to open the John Poole House (JPH) during select hours on Saturdays and Sundays to attract visitors attending Locals Farm Market. They need volunteer docents to staff JPH and recount the history of the building and grounds. Prior skills are not necessary, and guides do not need to be costumed.
Stay Active – Community Activities
The Town of Poolesville is looking for volunteers to fill two vacancies, one on the Planning Commission and another on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants need to be residents of the Town for at least six (6) months and share a strong interest in keeping Poolesville the gem that it is!
Celebrate the Historic Medley District 50th Anniversary […]