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WUMCO Community Scarecrow Contest – Checkout this year’s submissions displayed on Whalen Commons until 11/2, Online Voting 10/16-10/30

Markoff’s Haunted Forest  – October 13, 14, 15,   20,21,22, 27, 28, 29, 31 – Midway is Free! Tickets start at $20

October 13th -15th — Countryside Artisans Fall Tour – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fri – Sun.

October 19th – 21st – Baltimore Rock Opera Society – presents The Gold Night, […]

If you love things that shine and sparkle, you should visit this “gem” of the Smithsonian Museums. From albite to zoisite the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in D.C. has one of the largest collections of gems and minerals in the world. With approximately 350,000 mineral specimens and 10,000 gems, the collection is used for scientific research, education programs, and public exhibitions. Every year hundreds of specimens are loaned to scientists around the […]

When you are housebound on a cold winter day you can still create comfort food right from your pantry. The following recipes were included in meal kits distributed by the Poolesville Presbyterian Church Little Free Pantry: 

Chicken or pulled pork Enchiladas 
Chicken or Pulled pork – can 12.5 oz.
Enchilada Sauce – 2 cans
Tortillas – one Package of 6-8
Green Chilies – 1 can

Did you know that there is a strong Polo culture here in Poolesville? Described by some as hockey on horseback, Polo is a team game played on horseback and one of the oldest known sports in the world. It is thought to have originated in ancient Persia. The modern game came from India in the 1800s where British soldiers adapted the game and used it for training cavalry riders. 

The British codified rules […]

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WUMCO Community Scarecrow Contest – Online registration ends September 30^th – Scarecrow turn in @ Town Hall 10/2 – 10/6, Submissions displayed on Whalen Commons 10/3 to 11/2, Online Voting 10/16-10/30

October 6th – Montgomery Soccerplex – Walking Soccer – Four Friday Sessions beginning 10/6 Either 11:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. $60 or Drop in $15 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

October 6th – Riverworks Art […]

The weather was less than ideal but the Poolesville Seniors made a great showing on Poolesville Day. Our volunteers set up and manned our booth. We turned out a good group of intrepid parade walkers who were rewarded by the hardy crowd with cheers and applause. 

We would like to thank all those who volunteered for us and made this day fun despite the unfortunate weather. 

If you know anyone who did […]

With droughts, wildfires, and increasingly violent storms becoming more frequent.  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. It is more important than ever to observe National Preparedness Month this September.  

Established by FEMA in 2004, the purpose of this month is to reduce the fallout of […]

It is Fall and that means it is vaccine time. In addition to your updated flu vaccine and the latest Covid subvariant EG.5 vaccine, medical professionals are recommending that adults 60 or older, those pregnant and babies should be protected against the respiratory virus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). There is no maximum age for getting the RSV vaccination which is given as a single dose. Speak to your health care professional about which vaccines […]

Stay Active – Community Activities

WUMCO Community Scarecrow Contest – Online registration ends September 30^th – Scarecrow turn in @ Town Hall 10/2 – 10/6, Submissions displayed on Whalen Commons 10/3 to 11/2, Online Voting 10/16-10/30

September 30th – Poolesville Big Flea Saturday – Whalen Commons -Large Community Yard Sale and Recycling Event including paper shredding, paint disposal & electronics recycling. 8:00 a.m. to Noon

October 6th – Montgomery Soccerplex – Walking Soccer – Four Friday Sessions beginning […]

Mes nacional de la herencia hispana 

From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The 2020 Census estimated that […]