SIF Returns to Pax Museum for STEAM Fest
An SRO crowd cheered a blend of technology and art at the second Spirit of Innovation & Freedom event designed to spur innovation and creative invention. Meet up with SIF again, Feb. 29 at the Pax River Museum STEAM event.
Navy Screens for Coronavirus in Pacific
Navy steps up coronavirus screenings for Pacific-deployed personnel, dependents, and visitors as South Korea, Japan, and Singapore report substantial numbers of coronavirus cases.
Dale Moore Returns With Brown Bag Series 2.0
Expect luncheon talk about the future from noon to 1 pm March 3 at Expedition. The Patuxent Partnership’s Brown Bag Series 2.0 returns with Dale Moore. Register now.
Library to Host Navy’s PFAS Open House
Residents in the vicinity of NAS Patuxent River and other interested parties are invited to attend a public information meeting from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2020, to learn about the US Navy’s assessment of on-base surveys of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Dewey Receives Navy’s New Drone-Fighting Laser Weapon
The Navy announced that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Dewey has a new laser weapon onboard, ODIN — Optical Dazzling Interdictor, Navy. The system was installed last year, but kept under wraps until last week.
Canceled: JSHS Regional Symposium Returns to SMCM
The Patuxent Partnership again brings the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Maryland Regional Competition to St. Mary’s College of Maryland, March 28, 2020. Regional participants will present their original research and experimentation in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the symposium. Regional winners progress to the National Symposium in Norfolk, VA, in April.
Hoyer Leads Delegation to Puerto Rico
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer recently traveled with a congressional delegation to Puerto Rico to survey damage from recent earthquakes.
Navy Orders 6 More Presidential Helicopters
Sikorsky receives a contract to deliver six new VH-92A presidential helicopters.
Women’s Day Celebration: March 8, Leonardtown
#IAMSTMARYS invites sponsors and participants to a Women’s Rally from 2-4 pm March 8 on the Square in Leonardtown, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote.
This event is organized by
County Revising Zoning, Subdivision Ordinances
The St. Mary’s County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance will be revised. The first meeting will be held February 26.





















