Summer Camps Registration Opens March 3
Registration for St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks summer camps and school age care programs for the 2025-26 school year will open March 3.
Event Aims to Increase Poverty Awareness
A poverty simulation event will be held March 7 from 8am to 3pm at Lexington Park Elementary School. The event will be an interactive learning experience designed to increase poverty awareness.
Cherry Blossom Fest Seeks Sponsors, Vendors
Vendors and sponsors are being sought for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday March 29, 2025, from noon to 4pm at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.
Secretive Space Plane Releases Photo of Earth
There are few specifics about what the military’s X-37B space plane has been doing, but the view is pretty good based on the single photo the Space Force released, showing part of the robotic space plane and a detailed look at the Earth reminiscent of astronaut William Anders’ “Earthrise” picture.
LSM Studies Human Services, Housing Challenges
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program Class of 2025 convened this month to study the tri-county area’s critical housing and human services challenges.
NAWCAD Physicist to Discuss Quantum Technologies
Quantum Technologies: Impacts for National Security and Society will be presented by Josh Grossman, a physicist with NAWCAD’s Quantum Research & Applications Branch. The program March 28 is co-sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership.
Workforce Development Topic of Forum Feb. 26
The public is invited to participate in the Southern Maryland Multi-Generational Workforce Forum on Wednesday, February 26, from 8:30am to noon at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
The Cap’n IDs Birds by Wing Patterns
The Cap’n recommends birdwatching as a winter hobby, and gives tips for identification from the wing shapes of the big birds of the Chesapeake including osprey, eagles, and vultures.
Violence, Injury, & Trauma Action Team to Meet
The Violence, Injury, and Trauma Action Team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will meet from 1 to 2pm Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Volunteers Needed for Spark! Career Fair
Volunteer to help make the third annual SPARK! Career Fair event a success. Volunteers will help guide groups of students and chaperones around the various displays at the event.
