Join us on August 23 at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of board games – Mexican Train, Scrabble, Rummikub, Pente or bring your own favorite to share. Bring a friend, neighbor, or a group. Enjoy old friends and make new friends while enjoying an afternoon of board games, light refreshments, and prizes.
Join Poolesville Seniors on August 18th @7pm for next Historic Ag Reserve Properties presentation with local historian Kenny Sholes. The lands around us have played an important part in American history over the last few centuries. The fields we pass through each day have spurred economic development, been the scene of battles, provided escape from the pace of daily life, and brought families together at the dinner table. Dotting this landscape is an array of impressive historic […]
Join the PS! Book Club on August 15th at 7:00 pm, for a thoughtful discussion of the August Book Club Selection: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel.
The award-winning author of Station Eleven, brings us an exhilarating novel set at the glittering intersection of two seemingly disparate events–a massive Ponzi scheme collapse and the mysterious disappearance of a woman from a ship at sea. It […]
Join authors Claudia Kousoulas and Ellen Letourneau on August 4th at 7pm when they interpret the history of the Ag Reserve and Montgomery County and the effects of that history on the culinary legacy of the area. From the earliest Native Americans to European farmers, to the Quakers, and even the Marriott Corporation, our history has shaped our culinary tastes.
The passion of these co-authors for the Ag Reserve […]
Join Dalis Davidson of Barnesville’s Dancing Leaf Farm on July 28th at 7pm for a colorful presentation of how she […]
The Biden administration recently advised renewed caution about COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of booster shots for those who are eligible, and recommending mask wearing indoors. This reflects the appearance of new highly transmissible variants which are rapidly spreading, and more contagious than their predecessors. Staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines will provide the best protection against severe outcomes.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has […]
Glenn Tallia was a lawyer dealing with what he characterized as “people fighting about money”, when a colleague’s remark about more interesting legal work changed his career and life. Glenn went to work for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), eventually becoming the Chief Legal Counsel for Weather, Space Services and Research.
While we all may think of NOAA regarding the oceans, Glenn spoke about NOAA’s endeavors in space. Check out the […]
After a two-year COVID hiatus, Montgomery County is again sponsoring its Farm Tour. This year promises to be a terrific event with not only farms on the tour but cideries, breweries, wineries, and orchards. This year’s tour will be July 23 and 24.
Tour participants have a choice of three self-guided tours this year:
The Grapes and Grains Tours (two to choose from) provide the opportunity to visit three farm wineries, […]
Tuesday July 19th is In-person Primary Voting Day! Be sure to vote in-person on Tuesday if you have not already voted in-person or by mail. Be sure to review the changes below in our districts.
Since the voting district boundaries and council districts were changed recently, you may be wondering what election districts includes Poolesville. Well, the answer is: It depends. Poolesville, like much of the County, is part of […]
Help Poolesville Seniors celebrate the 30th anniversary of Poolesville Day on Saturday September 17th. We‘re recruiting volunteers of all ages to help us showcase the Poolesville Seniors’ spirit. If you have always wanted to be in a parade…this is your opportunity!
Help us shape our vision for the day with your creativity and ingenuity by joining our Poolesville Day Committee! Show your spirit by joining us in the parade or […]