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July 26th – 150th Annual Chicken Dinner and Fair – St. Mary’s Parish and Shrine, 18230 Barnesville Rd. featuring their famous grilled chicken and delicious sides, (eat in or take out), cake stand, raffle, outdoor fair for kids of all ages, and demonstrations of Maryland’s official sport–Jousting. Beginning at Noon until the chicken runs out.

August 6th – Poolesville Community Dinner – A longstanding tradition, the free Community […]

Enjoy a curated sing-along through 14 states with rich musical traditions on Wednesday July 15th at 3PM.

Register here!

Poolesville Seniors is making a big difference for seniors in and around Poolesville. Our program is full of many varied opportunities for your participation. Our daily, weekly, and monthly activities and events keep area 50+ residents mentally, physically, and socially active. In fact, in the last year we offered over 850 activities and events that had over 11,400 attendees.  

For us to offer our quality programing, we need both your participation and financial […]

Some purists like their chocolate dark and bitter, others like it milky, smooth, and sweet. No matter what your flavor preference, on July 7, World Chocolate Day, take a bite.  

Established in 2009, World Chocolate Day marks the supposed anniversary of the day that this iconic dessert first came to Europe in 1550. All around the world on this date, candy stores, and local suppliers offer their best-loved merchandise. 

The cacao bean, […]

If you are looking to get out and about this week, some very interesting things are happening:  

Thinking about taking an African Safari?  Zoom in on July 10th at 7:00 pm to take a virtual Safari with Bill McDonald. Maybe you will decide to take your own safari. The next day, experiment with a light lunchtime tasting from the Grove & Garnish meal prep summer menu. Then work off […]

Stay Active – Community Activities

National Aquarium in Baltimore will have Half Price Friday Nights for the remainder of the year from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.   Tickets $19.95 – $24.95 are available online.

Barnesville Town Hall – Evening of Mindfulness Meditation- Second Friday of the month, 7:00 -9:00 pm, 18001 Barnesville Rd., Includes sitting meditation/deep relaxation, mindful movements, walking meditation and sharing, All are welcome for this free Mindful Meditation in the tradition […]

As we get older, there are many things we might complain about, but the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles offers a perk for Seniors, 70 years of age or older whose vehicle is driven less than 5,000 miles per year. 

When you receive a notice for your next VEIP (vehicle emission) testing notice, you can request a waiver for the two-year test cycle.  

All vehicle owners and co-owners must be […]

For many years, Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church has partnered with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to offer a FREE monthly dinner to their Poolesville neighbors. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other. 

The two churches alternate hosting the dinner on the first Wednesday of the month. In 2025 PMUMC will host the dinner August 6th, October […]

Stay Active – Community Activities

National Aquarium in Baltimore will have Half Price Friday Nights for the remainder of the year from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.   Tickets $19.95 – $24.95 are available online.

Barnesville Town Hall – Evening of Mindfulness Meditation- Second Friday of the month, 7:00 -9:00 pm, 18001 Barnesville Rd., Includes sitting meditation/deep relaxation, mindful movements, walking meditation and sharing, All are welcome for this free Mindful Meditation in the tradition […]