R&P Staff Members Complete Training Programs
Three staff members of the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks completed professional development programs and were honored in April.
Kindergarten Enrollment Has Begun in St. Mary’s
Enrollment for St. Mary’s County Public Schools kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year will continue throughout the summer.
Museums Host 2nd Saturday Activities
Residents of all ages are invited to enjoy educational activities at the St. Clement’s Island Museum, US Colored Troops Interpretive Center, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year.
SMECO and VMDAEC Award Scholarships
Nine graduating high school seniors earn SMECO and VMDAEC award scholarships.
Pax Sets June 10-25 Noise Advisory
Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 8am to 7pm June 10-25, 2026.
Beach Water Monitoring Season Begins
The St. Mary’s County Health Department has begun its annual water monitoring for the summer until Labor Day at public beaches throughout the county.
School Age Care Registration Now Open
Registration for the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks School Age Care program for the 2026-2027 school year is open.
Ceremony to Honor the Red, White, & Blue
Celebrate the red, white, and blue. The St. Mary’s County 40th annual Flag Day celebration will begin at 6pm Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown.
LSM Golf Tourney to Tee Up June 25
Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again as Leadership Southern Maryland celebrates its annual golf tournament Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby. Team and individual registrations are available.
Commissioners, Pax CO to Meet June 9
The St. Mary’s County commissioners and the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Pax River will hold a joint meeting at 9am Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.
