Stay Active – Community Activities
The Town of Poolesville is looking for volunteers to fill two vacancies, one on the Planning Commission and another on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants need to be residents of the Town for at least six (6) months and share a strong interest in keeping Poolesville the gem that it is!
The Upcounty Prevention Network Project Uplift at […]
Valerie L Thomas was born in Baltimore in 1943 and graduated from an all-girls public high school only seven years after public schools were desegregated. As a child she was a voracious reader who loved science fiction. She watched her father repair television sets and became fascinated with the way things worked. She attended the HBCU Morgan State University as one of only two female students in the Physics department. After graduating with honors, […]
Before the tourists come in for the summer, prepare for your tour guide duties by getting a Senior SmarTrip card.
Everyone 65 or older is eligible for a Senior SmarTrip card, and as of Jan. 16, 2024, they are free–no more $2 fee for the card. You just need a photo ID, like your driver’s license or non-driver ID card and you can get one at any Montgomery County Library, […]
If you need help with your 2023 Maryland or Federal income tax return contact the AARP/IRS Tax-Aid program. For several years, knowledgeable volunteers have been assisting primarily low income and senior clients with preparing their Federal and Maryland state income tax returns. This service is available each Friday until April 18, 2023, at Poolesville’s Maggie Nightingale Library. Appointments are required for consultations from 10:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You can request an appointment […]
Spring is a wonderful time to get out and explore the countryside that surrounds us! And what better excuse than the Countryside Artisans Spring Tour April 19th – 21st, 10 to 5 p.m. Use the tour map to plan your visit to a select group of 19 accomplished visual, sculptural, and textile artists living and working in both historic and rural areas of Montgomery, Howard, […]
Love History? If you want to learn and share Poolesville History, Historic Medley District (HMD) has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! HMD wants to open the John Poole House (JPH) during select hours on Saturdays and Sundays to attract visitors attending Locals Farm Market. They need volunteer docents to staff JPH and recount the history of the building and grounds. Prior skills are not necessary, and guides do not need to be costumed.
Stay Active – Community Activities
The Town of Poolesville is looking for volunteers to fill two vacancies, one on the Planning Commission and another on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants need to be residents of the Town for at least six (6) months and share a strong interest in keeping Poolesville the gem that it is!
Celebrate the Historic Medley District 50th Anniversary […]
Each year, on March 25th, our state officially recognizes and celebrates Maryland Day. The day commemorates the formal founding of the colony of Maryland.
On March 25, 1634, passengers from two small ships – The Ark and the Dove, took possession of what is now Maryland, on St. Clement’s Island. The settlement of Maryland was authorized by Charles I of England and named after his wife, Queen Henrietta Maria, under a […]
If you attend Poolesville Seniors events you will be familiar with Speer Hall at the Poolesville Presbyterian Church where many events take place. The Poolesville Presbyterian Church Annual Fundraiser Flower sale is now underway through March 31st! The sale supports the missions of the church, including the Little Free Pantry, Backpack Bites, Helping Hands Poolesville/ReBuilding Together, Poolesville Seniors, and WUMCO Help.
Pre-order flowers to beautify your garden this spring!! Flowers will be available for pickup/delivery on […]
Tuesday March 19th at 11:06 pm is the Vernal Equinox, the advent of the first day of astronomical SPRING. It certainly seems to have been a long time coming but you can count on it every year on either March 19th, 20th, or 21st.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the Spring or vernal equinox occurs when the Sun crosses the equator line, heading north. This event marks the start of the spring […]