Lex Park Library to Host Free Screenings of Film ‘Paper Tigers’
The Lexington Park Library will hold two free showings of the film “Paper Tigers,” a documentary about a high school that has radically changed its approach to disciplining students.
It’s Primary Election Day in Maryland
Today, Tuesday, July 19, is 2022 Primary Election Day in Maryland. Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm.
Save the Date: Aug. 31 TPP Cyber Program
Save the date for The Patuxent Partnership’s cyber program from 9 to 10:30 am August 31, 2022. Learn about military cyber professionals.
Donations Sought for Back-to-School Fair
The St. Mary’s County NAACP 7025 will hold a back-to-school fair August 13 from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Green Holly Elementary School. Backpacks and school supplies will be given away to SMCPS Title I Schools Parent Conference attendees, while supplies last.
Lawmakers Ask for Halt on Nice Bridge Demolition
Three Maryland lawmakers are urging the state Department of Transportation to pause plans to demolish the existing Gov. Harry Nice Memorial Bridge. They want a review conducted to determine the feasibility and cost of repurposing the old bridge for recreational use.
Judy Center Awarded Expansion Grant
A Judy Center Early Learning Hub Expansion Grant has been awarded to Lexington Park Elementary School.
Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s Kicks Off in Lex Park
The first Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s program will provide free farm fresh produce to the community. There will be two food distribution locations in Lexington Park for this inaugural program.
Homelessness Prevention Board to Meet
The St. Mary’s County Homelessness Prevention Board will meet at 12:15 pm Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Three Oaks Center supports the board.
Family Friendly Fridays @ Sotterley
Join Historic Sotterley in Hollywood from 10 am to noon July 22 and 29 for a morning of fun, learning, and exploration. Each Family Friendly Friday will have a different activity.
Visibility Technology Testing @ Pax
Two prototype landing aids for helicopters are on simulators at Pax and being developed to reduce the dangers of low-visibility flying. Video shows the technology allowing two lieutenants to complete an impossible landing of their MH-60R Seahawk on a moving destroyer in a fog that brought visibility down to practically zero.
