Did you know that there is a strong Polo culture here in Poolesville? Described by some as hockey on horseback, Polo is a team game played on horseback and one of the oldest known sports in the world. It is thought to have originated in ancient Persia. The modern game came from India in the 1800s where British soldiers adapted the game and used it for training cavalry riders.
The British codified rules […]
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WUMCO Community Scarecrow Contest – Online registration ends September 30th – Scarecrow turn in @ Town Hall 10/2 – 10/6, Submissions displayed on Whalen Commons 10/3 to 11/2, Online Voting 10/16-10/30
October 6th – Montgomery Soccerplex – Walking Soccer – Four Friday Sessions beginning 10/6 Either 11:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. $60 or Drop in $15 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
October 6th – Riverworks Art […]
The weather was less than ideal but the Poolesville Seniors made a great showing on Poolesville Day. Our volunteers set up and manned our booth. We turned out a good group of intrepid parade walkers who were rewarded by the hardy crowd with cheers and applause.
We would like to thank all those who volunteered for us and made this day fun despite the unfortunate weather.
If you know anyone who did […]
With droughts, wildfires, and increasingly violent storms becoming more frequent. These weather events are even impacting people who don’t usually experience a major disaster. Other communities are going through the devastation of disasters multiple times a year without enough time to recover. It is more important than ever to observe National Preparedness Month this September.
Established by FEMA in 2004, the purpose of this month is to reduce the fallout of […]
It is Fall and that means it is vaccine time. In addition to your updated flu vaccine and the latest Covid subvariant EG.5 vaccine, medical professionals are recommending that adults 60 or older, those pregnant and babies should be protected against the respiratory virus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). There is no maximum age for getting the RSV vaccination which is given as a single dose. Speak to your health care professional about which vaccines […]
Stay Active – Community Activities
WUMCO Community Scarecrow Contest – Online registration ends September 30th – Scarecrow turn in @ Town Hall 10/2 – 10/6, Submissions displayed on Whalen Commons 10/3 to 11/2, Online Voting 10/16-10/30
September 30th – Poolesville Big Flea Saturday – Whalen Commons -Large Community Yard Sale and Recycling Event including paper shredding, paint disposal & electronics recycling. 8:00 a.m. to Noon
October 6th – Montgomery Soccerplex – Walking Soccer – Four Friday Sessions beginning […]
Mes nacional de la herencia hispana
From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The 2020 Census estimated that […]
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In 1992, Poolesville held its first Poolesville Day. The event was a small affair, but it continued to be held each year, growing in size, number of vendors, entertainment venues, and attendees. Poolesville held parades in those days, but they were in celebration of the homecoming game. By 2004, Poolesville Day included a parade and instituted its first grand marshal.
Now, Poolesville throws an annual shindig that welcomes more than […]
Did you know that there is a strong Polo culture here in Poolesville? Described by some as hockey on horseback, Polo is a team game played on horseback and one of the oldest known sports in the world. It is thought to have originated in ancient Persia. The modern game came from India in the 1800s where British soldiers adapted the game and used it for training cavalry riders.
The British codified rules […]
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial was designed to capture that moment in time at 9:37 a.m. on 9/11/2001 when 184 lives became intertwined for eternity. On the first anniversary of the attack a granite marker was laid at Arlington National Cemetery. In September 2002 after Pentagon repairs were completed, the America’s Heroes Memorial and chapel were located where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building. In March 2003 a worldwide design competition judged […]