Drinking Water Week takes place during the first week in May — from May 4 to 10 this year. In our daily lives, we drink water without thinking about where it is coming from and whether it is safe for us. Polluted drinking water can be responsible for many illnesses, which is why awareness is so important.
People have been storing and distributing drinking water since the beginning of time. During the hunter-gatherer […]
On May 8, 1945, after WWII had ravaged Europe for 5 years, the German army surrendered and the world celebrated Victory in Europe Day. Just a week before Hitler committed suicide leaving Germany under the leadership of Karl Dönitz, who began negotiations for surrender with the Western Allies hoping to avoid the Soviets.
The allies were unwilling to provoke Joseph Stalin and insisted that Germany surrender to all the Allies simultaneously. […]
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 host the dinners on the first Wednesday of alternate months. In 2025 PMUMC will host the dinner April 2nd, June 5th, August 6th, […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday May 11th. This celebration can be traced back as far as ancient Greek and Roman festivals honoring mother goddesses; and an early Christian Lenten festival, “Mothering Sunday”.
As celebrated in the United States, Mother’s Day predates the Civil War when Ann Reeves Jarvis promoted “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to teach local women how to properly care for their children. In 1868 Jarvis organized “Mothers’ Friendship Day,” when […]
Join Brad Stone on Tuesday May 6 at 7:00 p.m. to discover the significance of Cinco de Mayo (May 5) to the Civil War.
Poolesville Day 2025 will be September 20th. Remember to save the date and don’t make any other plans for the big day.
As usual, Poolesville Seniors will have an informational booth on Fisher Avenue to spread the word about the number and variety of activities presented by Poolesville Seniors for those 50 and older.
We also participate in the Poolesville Day parade, a highlight of the day which begins at […]
During World War I and World War II, the U.S. government introduced national meatless and wheatless days, a patriotic gesture aimed at conserving food for U.S. troops abroad.
These days, most Americans eat 1 ½ times the recommended dietary allowance of meat protein each day. Excess red and processed meat consumption is linked with various chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and cancer. One study showed that the consumption of […]
If you are looking for an opportunity to get outside and exercise, you don’t need to jog. Gardening is a great workout. What better way to celebrate Earth Month in April than getting your hands in the dirt?
If you are new to gardening, you can start small, using containers or pots. If you are an old hand, you may find that your garden size gets smaller as you get older. Whatever your gardening level, remember you will still reap these benefits:
You have no doubt heard of Cinco de Mayo, but do you know what it is? Well, prepare the guacamole, pour the tequila, and grab a Corona (the beer not the virus!) and let’s learn about it.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates an important date in history – May 5, 1862. The Battle of Puebla pitted elite French forces against a vastly undermanned Mexican army. If you’re wondering why the results of this battle […]
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.
May 2nd – UMCVFD Friday BINGO: Bring your friends and family for a night of fun, food, and fantastic prizes! Every game supports our community and your local heroes at UMCVFD Doors Open 5:30 for food Come Hungry! Games begin 7:00 […]