CSM Celebrates Local Nonprofits, Volunteers
For six years, the College of Southern Maryland’s Nonprofit Institute has offered a day-long event offering education, collaboration, and information for the nonprofit organizations across Southern Maryland. This year, the institute added to that event by honoring some of the most giving and dedicated volunteers in the region.
The College of Southern Maryland’s Nonprofit Institute held a day-long conference that offered education, collaboration and information for the nonprofit organizations across Southern Maryland. This year, the institute also honored some of the most giving and dedicated volunteers in the region.
Give Blood at Hospital Blood Drive
MedStar St. Mary’s has scheduled a blood drive July 5 in Leonardtown. Donors of all blood types are needed.
Help is Available for Your Energy Bill
Maryland offers programs to help people pay their electric bills. SMECO will hold an Energy Assistance Fair on July 13, 2016.
Vets Gain Full Resource Center in Lex Park
“As a resource center we don’t know every request,” Three Oaks board member Patti Brady said. “But we know we can help.”
Saturday Lab Work Moves to Main Hospital
Patients who need laboratory or blood work on Saturdays will see a slight change to the process at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. The hospital is relocating its weekend outpatient lab work services from the Outpatient Pavilion to the main hospital. This change started July 2, 2016.
Triton UAS Demonstrates Key Capabilities
The US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton UAS, in flight, demonstrates two key capabilities: exchanging full motion video feedback with the P-8A Poseidon using a common data link, and creating ate situational awareness for P-8 aircrew by tracking a target with its electro-optical/infrared digital camera.
Builders Honored for Their Energy-Efficient Homes
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative recognized local companies at a ceremony. The awards event highlighted the achievements of participating builders and individuals for their outstanding accomplishments in bringing Energy Star-certified homes to Southern Maryland last year.
Boeing TPP’s Newest Benefactor
The Boeing Co., a longtime member and supporter of The Patuxent Partnership, has become TPP’s newest benefactor. As a founding member of TPP, Boeing has supported the Partnership since its inception in the 1990s.
Israel Set to Get F-35As
The first F-35A Lightning II of an order of 33 headed for Israel has come off the assembly line at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth, TX, plant. Each plane will cost between $110million to $120 million.
The Flattops Evolve: Into a Tree Museum
While Joni Mitchell sang about a tree museum, Lexington Park, Maryland, grew one. Now St. Mary’s Community Development Corp. wants to save it.
