TPP to Host Scholars Speaker Training
The Patuxent Partnership will host a training session for the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education’s Maryland Scholars Speaker program on Oct. 6, 2016, in Lexington Park.
Military Wants to Keep Eye on Small UAS
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency — DARPA — wants the capability to track and identify low-flying drones, as it can with planes and other unmanned aerial systems. Systems are being developed to track UAS flying below 1,000 feet. That would be the military equivalent of the air traffic control system.
5th District Winning Artist Honored
Tara Auman, a St. Mary’s County resident, is the winner of the 35th annual 5th District Congressional Art Competition. Ms. Auman was honored as a special reception hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer in July.
Navy Continues Testing With Biofuels
In tests this month at NAS Patuxent River, the Navy went all out to experiment using 100 percent biofuels for its jets.
Donate Glasses at New Drop-off Sites
With the help of the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation, the Lions Club is now making it easier than ever to donate used eyeglasses and hearing aids to people in need.
Prep for Future at CSM Transfer Fairs
Most students at the College of Southern Maryland intend to move on and pursue bachelor’s degrees, and the college wants to do everything possible to create an easy transition. During Transfer Awareness Week, Sept. 19-23, 2016, students can learn more about the transfer process.
CSM Staffers Stuff Backpacks for Students
Students in elementary, middle and high schools in Charles County have gotten an extra bit of help with school supplies this year, courtesy of a large group of volunteers from the College of Southern Maryland. The volunteers were stuffing backpacks of just about every color and design with pencils, paper, crayons, markers, highlighters, binders, composition books, glue and glue sticks, scissors, rulers and more.
Catch ‘Em All at Chancellor’s Run
Whether you’re a Level 8 or you’ve just downloaded the game, there will be a chance to catch ‘em all at the first-ever Pokemon in the Park from 7 to 10 pm Saturday, Sept. 17, at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park.
Cow Pie Bingo Is Back!
Cow Pie Bingo returns Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, to Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills on behalf of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad and Auxiliary.
CSM Creates New Institute for Entrepreneurs
Recognizing the need to nurture the entrepreneurs and innovators in the region, the College of Southern Maryland has formed the Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute, and has announced Thomas Luginbill as its director.
