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This Summer may be a trial weather-wise. It is especially important for those of us 50 and better to monitor ourselves in the extreme heat. Be particularly careful if you are exercising outdoors or indoors without sufficient air conditioning. Adults over the age of 65 and young children also have a higher risk for heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. This is because their bodies cannot cool down as easily as those of older […]

In the melting pot of the United States we are fortunate that immigrants from many countries bring and adapt their native foods for us to enjoy. During these Summer months we should be grateful to a German immigrant, Charles Feltman, who was 15 years old when he arrived in New York in 1856. Eleven years later he began his own business, pushing a cart through the Coney Island sand dunes selling pies. His […]

It may seem that Poolesville Day is far off in the future, but September 23rd will be here sooner than you think. Right now, you can take part in the preparations by helping the Poolesville Day Committee choose the Grand Marshal for the parade. 

Every year since 1992 – except the pandemic years – Poolesville has observed its annual festival, celebrating Poolesville, its residents and the communities in the Western County […]

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is asking residents to donate extra or unused bicycles in good condition to the County’s BikeMatchMoCo program.

The free Bike Match program, which launched in June 2020, matches donated bicycles with requests from individuals in need who live or work in Montgomery County. BikeMatchMoCo has distributed more than 500 bicycles so far, but demand is still high. The program currently has a list of […]

If you ever flew over Maryland, you’ve seen how green it is. In fact, it is the fourth greenest state in the Union (U.S. News & World Reports). When driving through the Maryland countryside you might also have noted the absence of annoying billboards. These are two reasons we should be grateful to Fred Wilson Besley, Maryland’s first State Forester.  

Besley was born in 1872 in Northern VA, and graduated from Maryland Agricultural […]

Warm temperatures mean outdoor eating and socializing.  What to do about the unwanted invitees, like mosquitos, flies, ants, bees and wasps? Here are some tips to help you out. 

First and foremost, there really is no “do it yourself” remedy for safely removing stinging insects like wasps, bees and yellow jackets from your property.  This is probably the one time you really do need to call in an expert, particularly if they are […]

The Poolesville Seniors Annual Appeal has been launched! 

When you support Poolesville Seniors, it helps us to build a more vibrant community.  We provide programming that is targeted at keeping those 50 and better socially, mentally, and physically active.  

While the list is extensive, a few of our recent successes are: 

• Over 100 participants in our weekday Pickleball program – 18 of them […]
  

Happy Independence Day! July 4th is a time to show your patriotic pride. 

The federal holiday marks the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, signaling the official separation of the colonies from Great Britain amid the Revolutionary War. 

July 4, 1776 has since been considered America’s “birthday,” making her 247 years old on tomorrow. 

According to the Library of Congress, Philadelphians […]

Join our community on Tuesday July 4th to celebrate our national patriotism on the Soccer Fields at Hughes and Sugarland Roads! There will be music, food, fireworks, and fun! 

The Great Fireworks Show is presented by the Town of Poolesville and the Upper Montgomery County VFD. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and fireworks start at dusk. Call early to reserve a front row box: 301-972-8719. 

Music by Rock “N” […]

Trash Collection and Recycling Services for the Town of Poolesville reprinted from Town 

Starting July 1, 2023, Titus Trash Services, Inc. will perform trash and recycling services for the Town of Poolesville.   Contact information: call or text 202-437-1785, email: titustrash@aol.com 

Trash Collection: Depending on which side of Town you live, trash collection is every Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday, except for some holidays. Click here for the […]