Do Yoga as a Family at Annmarie
On June 11, families can come to Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons for Family Yoga in the Garden, where kids and parents can do yoga together.
Celebrate Being a Cancer Survivor
National Cancer Survivors Day is Sunday, June 5, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is joining the rest of the country in celebrating the event by hosting a free picnic on the lawn in front of the hospital at 1 pm that day.
Leading Edge Awards Recognize Business Leaders
Celebrate Corporate Excellence at the Leading Edge Awards from 6 to 9:30 pm Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center. The annual event — sponsored by the College of Southern Maryland — recognizes the top business leaders from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
Students Compete With Unmanned Aircraft
Students who love unmanned aircraft will be competing in the annual Student Unmanned Aerial System Competition June 15 to 19, 2016, sponsored by the Seafarer chapter of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems and supported by The Patuxent Partnership.
SMECO Board Candidates Nominated
Candidates for the five seats up for election on the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors have been chosen.
China Will Press US on Maritime Issues at Beijing Talks
China is expected to pressure the US on maritime issues at talks in Beijing next week. Reports claim China is angry about an increased US military presence in the disputed South China Sea.
Plan Your Future at SMHEC Open House
The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center offers more than 90 degree programs including bachelor completion degrees, doctorates and more than 50 master’s degrees. Learn all about them and more at the center’s open house from 4 to 7 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2016.
Hoyer Hosts Annual Military Service Academy Forum
The annual Military Service Academy Forum at Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro was held for 5th District students and their parents to learn about admission to the five US service academies.
Progress Swift on JSF Takeoff, Landing Testing
Progress has been quick on extensive preparations on board amphibious assault ships for short takeoffs and landings of the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. This will ensure that the ships’ flight decks, sensors, and weapons systems can accommodate the first-ever deployment of the fighter jet set for 2018.
SMECO Puts Reliability to the Test
SMECO has been investing a substantial amount of time and money into upgrading the transmission and distribution systems in Southern Maryland to ensure continued superior reliability. These upgrades proved their value in 2015.
