June 4, 2026

Newtowne Players Open Holiday Show Nov. 12

Newtowne

The Newtowne Players will present a modern-day holiday classic sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. “Elf, the Musical” will be presented November 12 – December 12, 2021.

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Message from the Cap’n: Listening to Dolphins

DolphinWatch

Oyster season has opened, and the Cap’n is eavesdropping on dolphins — but pauses to also add some autumn oystering and waterman wisdom for the ’21-’22 season.

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From the Cap’n, Interesting Crow Facts

American Crows are very social, inquisitive, and sometimes mischievous. Crows are good learners and problem-solvers, often raiding garbage cans and picking over discarded food containers. They’re also aggressive and often chase away larger birds including hawks, owls, and herons.

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Donations Sought for Soup Kitchen

Soup Kitchen

St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen in Lexington Park is seeking donations. Among the items needed are nonperishable goods and fresh fruit for bagged lunches and food boxes for families.

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AeroPark Branding Advances

With the release of the newly completed master plan, a newly branded AeroPark Innovation District is emerging around just around the corner from Wildewood.

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Waterspouts: View From Afar

Waterspouts are fascinating to witness especially if you see them in the distance. Cap’n Jack says of the waterspouts he photographed here, “This was very interesting to see from afar.”

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Kubina Earns TPP Physics Scholarship

Scholarship Deadline

St. Mary’s College of Maryland first-year student Caitlin Kubina has been selected to receive The Patuxent Partnership Physics Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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TPP Presents 3D Media Briefing & Demo

The Patuxent Partnership briefing from 10:30 to 11:30 am August 31, 2021, will provide an overview of 3D Media’s company info, its offerings, and a demonstration with 3D founder and CEO Daryl Roy.

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What’s the Hold-up With UAS?

“Unmanned aviation is a pie in need of a Solomonic cutting,” RADM Tim Heely said, introducing a panel of those claiming a legitimate share of the pie including the Federal Aviation Administration, a burgeoning marketplace, and the US military. The UAS technology is ahead of regulation and the market hasn’t yet decided how much unmanned autonomy it wants.

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Moore to Lead TPP Program on China

Dr. Dale Moore will lead the “China: An Existential Threat to the Global Order” discussion sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership on Aug. 26, 2021. The in-person program will be held from 8 to 9:30 am at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.

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