2022-1: Time Speeds Up for Island Creek Ospreys
The 10 named Ospreys of lower Island Creek started the 2022 season earlier than ever and kept to a fast pace. So there was plenty of extra time if something should go awry. Turned out that was a good thing.
County to Host Volunteer Expo Aug. 1
The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services will host the Volunteer Expo from 9am to 1pm Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in Lexington Park.
SBA Offers Frost, Freeze Low-Interest Disaster Loans
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Maryland to offset economic losses caused by frost and freeze occurring on April 21, 2026.
Save the Date for Sheriff’s Torch Run
Community members are invited to participate in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at Leonardtown High School.
Uncertainty Is Exhausting, for Kids Too
Uncertainty is exhausting. Kids feel it too. The background noise of grown-up stress. The questions about their world. We can’t promise stability in everything, but WaldenWise has some easy activities to give kids a steady presence to help them make sense of it all.
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Set July 8
The St. Mary’s community is invited to a public reading in Leonardtown of the Declaration of Independence at 6pm Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as part of the nationwide “Sharing the Spirit of America” initiative.
Tickets on Sale for ‘Disney’s Frozen’
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks will present “Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical” as the 44th Summerstock production with shows at Great Mills High School on July 17-19 and July 24-26, 2026. Eight shows will be held across both weekends.
Landowners Encouraged to Become Tree Farmers
The Maryland Forest Service is encouraging landowners to become certified tree farmers to access resources to help them manage their land sustainably.
Food Service Returns to Chancellor’s Run Park
Food and beverages are now available for purchase from a new quick-service concession stand at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park in Great Mills.
St. Mary’s Govt. Holiday Operations
St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
