Pax River Announces July 4 Holiday Hours
Naval Air Station Patuxent River will observe its holiday routine July 4 for Independence Day. Pax River’s Gate 1 will be open 24/7, while Gates 2 and 3 will be closed that day.
Open House Aug. 3 @ Drayden Schoolhouse
A free open house will be offered at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden from 11am to 2pm Aug. 3.
Companies Sought for Apprenticeship Program
Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center welcome local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
Celebrate July 4th @ the Wharf
Join Leonardtown for an Independence Day celebration at Fourth at the Wharf from 3 to 7pm July 4.
LSM Accepting Applications for Leaders Program
Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for its Emerging Leaders Program, or LEAP, a six-month leadership academy for early- and mid-career professionals living or working in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
House Defense Spending Bill Includes More F-35s, One Attack Sub
The US House on Friday narrowly passed its version of the $833 billion defense spending bill for fiscal 2025. The legislation would buy eight more F-35s beyond the Pentagon’s budget request of 68, while only procuring one Virginia-class attack submarine instead of the usual two vessels the bill usually provides.
First Friday Events in Leonardtown July 5
Come to Leonardtown July 5 for a fun day of shopping, dining, and exploring during First Friday.
County Government July 4 Schedule
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Offices will reopen for regular business hours July 5.
Weiskopf Honored With Chamber Award
St. Mary’s County Administrator David Weiskopf was recognized as the Public Servant of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce at its annual business dinner.
LSM Execs Examine State of Health Care in Region
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program convened at the CalvertHealth Medical Center last month for a daylong examination of the current state of health care in Southern Maryland.
