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Presidents’ Day is one of 11 federal holidays in the US. It is celebrated each year on the third Monday of February.  Today February 17th, Happy Presidents’ Day! The holiday was first established as Washington’s Birthday in 1879 to honor President George Washington. It was commemorated on Washington’s actual birthdate, Feb. 22, until 1971, when the, moved it to give federal workers another three-day weekend.

Depending on where you live, the […]

On Friday, February 21st, at 6:30 p.m. Poolesville Seniors will screen the movie “The Butler’ with a special appearance by Charles Allen.  Eugene Charles Allen was an American waiter and butler who worked for the US government at the White House for 34 years until he retired as the head butler in 1986. The movie uses Eugene Allen as the basis for the […]

Does it seem hard to keep track of all the federal government recalls of food, toys, and consumer products?  Are you confused about which food item is regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or both?  The federal government does have a website recalls.gov, that provides links to all the latest mandatory recalls and voluntary product market removals from federal agencies.   The […]

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AARP Tax-Aide is available to help with your Income Tax preparation at Maggie Nightingale Library – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – book your appointment NOW for sessions every Friday at 10:15, 11:45, 1:45 and 3:15pm until April 11th. Refer to the Feb 3rd article in the PS Postscript newsletter, or visit www.taxaidemc.info for further information.

February 22, 2025 – Montgomery county student refurbished cars and computers are on sale at […]

Whether you are shopping for a special outing or gift or just love the excitement of the chase… get ready to enjoy the thrill of bidding in the Poolesville Seniors Online Auction Fundraiser.  

There will be something for everyone. Bid on gifts for family and friends, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and activities for out-of-town- guests. Choose unique and exciting items from categories including Shop Local, Food […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! Friday is a special day when we express our affection, usually with cards, candy, flowers, and gifts. This year more than half of the adult population of the U.S. is planning a Valentine celebration. Each year Americans send over 145 million valentine cards.  

Those mass-produced valentine cards were the brainchild of Ester Howland, ‘The Mother of the American Valentine.”  After receiving a fancy English valentine at the age of 19, […]

The Pullman Palace Car Company was established by George Pullman in 1867. After the civil war the Pullman Company was the largest employer of African Americans, hiring hard working, formerly enslaved people at cheap wages to achieve the high-quality customer service the Pullman cars were known for.  

Sleeping car porters shined shoes, made up the beds, woke passengers, and provided other services to ensure a comfortable trip. African Americans were not […]

Stay Active – Community Activities

AARP Tax-Aide is available to help with your Income Tax preparation at Maggie Nightingale Library – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – book your appointment NOW for sessions every Friday at 10:15, 11:45, 1:45 and 3:15pm until April 11th. Refer to the Feb 3rd article in the PS Postscript newsletter, or visit www.taxaidemc.info for further information.

February 10th- Riverworks Art Center 19215 Beallsville Rd. – Kim Yourick will teach a 5-session […]

JUST for FUN 

Looking for something out-of–the–ordinary to do? The 2025 Annual Poolesville Seniors Online Auction Fundraiser has something just right for you! 

Outdoor Fire Pit 

Yummy Treats from Trader’s Joe’s  

One-Hour Voice Lesson with Jennifer Suess  

Dave & Buster’s Power Card with 349.5 Game Chips  

Home Beer Brewing Kit