AeroPark Farmers Market Set Dec. 18
The next AeroPark Farmers Market will be December 18, 2022, from 9am – 1pm, just in time to shop for the holidays.
Contractors Get Half of DoD Budget
More than half of the Pentagon’s yearly budget goes to private contractors. In 2021, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman received over $116 billion in Pentagon contracts while paying their top two dozen executives a total of $287 million. The CEOs of the top five contractors received compensation ranging from $18 million to $23 million each.
Christmas @ St. Mary’s Square Dec. 17
Lexington Park Holly Days in St. Mary’s Square will be held from 1 to 4pm Saturday, December 17.
Health Hub to Operate Day Reporting Program
A Day Reporting Program will operate at the new St. Mary’s County Health Hub in Lexington Park.
TPP Topic: Carrier Air Wing in DMO
There’s still time to register for The Patuxent Partnership’s panel discussion December 14 on “The Carrier Air Wing in DMO – The Sequel.” The event will feature RADM Andrew Loiselle, director of Air Warfare Division, N98, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.
Navy Arranges a Santa Claus Flyover Dec. 14
Be on the lookout as ADM Santa Claus conducts pre-deployment mission planning over St. Mary’s County from 2:30 to 4:30pm December 15.
Lex Park Library Collecting Hygiene Products
The Lexington Park Library is collecting hygiene products for those in need this holiday season. The Box It Up! Donation Drive will be going on all day, Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Telework Assistance Grants Available
The Maryland Department of Commerce Business Telework Assistance Grant program provides funding to businesses of up to $25,000 to help them expand telework capabilities.
2 Super Hornets, 2 Mishaps in 2 Days
Two US Navy Super Hornets suffered mishaps on consecutive days in November at NAS Oceana, VA.
Are You Up for a Wellness Challenge?
The Chronic Disease Action Team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is encouraging community members to Eat, Live, and Be Healthy. There’s a toolkit to help you get started.
