Visit Leonardtown on First Friday
First Friday opens up Leonardtown, MD, for one-of-a-kind shopping and entertainment, and invites visitors to join in some fun February 6. The theme is “Love in Leonardtown.”
Veterans Book Group Meets at LP Library
A Veterans Book Group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2 to 4pm at the Lexington Park Library. The book discussion series is led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required for the Feb. 7 event.
Webster Field Noise Advisory Feb. 4
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that low altitude aircraft flight test events are scheduled to take place February 4, 2026, from 2 to 4pm. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations.
Entries Sought for Arbor Day Poster Contest
The 2026 Maryland Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest is now open for submissions. Maryland fifth-graders are invited to create original artwork showing how trees enrich our lives. Deadline to submit is noon April 1.
US Builds Up Forces in the Middle East
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 151, launches Jan. 30 from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. (US Central Command photo) Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. The US military buildup of warships and fighter planes near Iran mirrors the assets that the US has in the Caribbean, reports The Hill, as President Donald Trump weighs strikes against the Islamic Republic….
Open Houses in February at USCT Interpretive Center
See the US Colored Troops Medal of Honor recipient exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in Lexington Park during free open houses 10am to 2pm every Wednesday and Saturday in February.
New Date for Scholarship Fair Feb. 2
The St. Mary’s County Business, Education, and Community Alliance will hold a scholarship fair from 5 to 6:30pm February 2, 2026, at University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California, MD.
Knowledge Boxing Event to Host Ray Mercer Visit
Knowledge Boxing Center will host a special appearance on January 31 by Ray Mercer, former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. The event will begin at 3pm in Calvert County.
Sotterley Seeks History Day Projects from Students
St. Mary’s County History Day offers students in grades 4 through 12 the opportunity to enter projects that investigate pivotal moments in history, differing perspectives on those moments, and how they impacted the events that came after. The theme is “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History,” and the deadline to submit projects is April 18.
VFDs in Maryland Get Funds for Rural Wildfire Protection
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service is providing Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 17 counties across the state.
