Is It Time to Strengthen Your Leadership Acumen?
Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program, a six-month leadership academy for early- and mid-career professionals living or working in the tri-county area. LEAP participants strengthen their leadership acumen, develop career plans, and forge connections with other community leaders.
Sheriff’s Office, School Safety Programs Continue
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer and Adopt-a-School programs will continue in the county’s public schools.
Weapons Tests at Dahlgren Prompt Lawsuit by Environmental Groups
US Navy weapons testing at the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Dahlgren, VA, has sparked a lawsuit by two environmental groups. Environmentalists allege the tests don’t abide by the Clean Water Act.
MD Offers Free Fishing Day on July 4
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers a license-free fishing day for all state residents and visitors on Tuesday, July 4.
Be Prepared. Hurricane Season Begins
St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services urges community members to be prepared for the Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1, 2023, and goes through November 30, 2023.
New Date for Hoyer’s Bull Roast – Sept. 8
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has rescheduled his annual Bull Roast for September 8, 2023, at the Newton White Mansion in Mitchellville, MD.
Time of Dissolution for Chesapeake Osprey
Disastrous weather, dreadfully timed, destroyed much of the nesting season on the lower end of Island Creek on St. George Island. The shrinking number of offspring suggests the Osprey Baby Boom of the past few decades is winding down.
Flying Taxi Maker Joins Paris Airshow
While the world’s largest air show typically focused on military and commercial planes, flying taxi maker Volocopter showed up at the Paris Airshow to show it is on track to ferry customers around Paris Olympics next year. Other 2023 newcomers to the world’s largest air show included electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
‘Into the Woods’ Next Play at Three Notch
The Newtowne Players will perform “Into the Woods” from June 30 through July 23 at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park, MD.
Five Nights of Concerts by the River
Dates for the 2023 River Concert Series in St. Mary’s City, MD, are June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, and July 21.
