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Mielcarek Added to Walden Staff

Walden Behavioral Health has announced that a new person has been added to its staff as the organization fighst the opioid epidemic. Barbara Mielcarek has been hired as Walden’s psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Find Opportunities at Education Center

The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center is planning an Open House from 4 to 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Attendees will be able to learn how the center can meet the needs of the community through university partnerships.
Reaper Drones Help Combat Wildfires

Remotely piloted Air Force drones were put to work to help combat the recent California wildfires. MQ-9 Reapers from the Air National Guard’s 163rd Attack Wing were put into service in Northern California.
Philadelphia Artist Featured in CSM Exhibit

Philadelphia-based artist Adam Lovitz shared his artistic vision — and some of the things that inspire and shape that vision — during a lecture Oct. 10 at the College of Southern Maryland’s Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery.
Halloween Fun Awaits Youngsters

Annmarie Garden will host its trick-or-treating festival, Halloween in the Garden, from 11 am to 4 pm Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. For the 18th year, youngsters and their families are invited to parade down Annmarie’s wooded path collecting treats and small gifts from more than 70 booths.

Mielcarek Added to Walden Staff

Oct 23, 2017
Find Opportunities at Education Center

Oct 23, 2017
Reaper Drones Help Combat Wildfires

Oct 23, 2017
Philadelphia Artist Featured in CSM Exhibit

Oct 22, 2017
Halloween Fun Awaits Youngsters

Oct 22, 2017

Leader Exclusives

Knowledge Boxing Grabs Two Wins

Amateur boxers Antonio Brothers and Devante Alexander of Knowledge Boxing Center of Lexington Park take home their first wins.

Airport Open House Draws From Land & Air

The St. Mary’s Airport Open House showcased the planes, drones, pilots, and businesses turning the airport into a regional hub of pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Visitors could see and touch, and in some cases climb into the cockpits of the aircraft filling the tarmac.

Get Tickets Now for Bluegrass for Hospice ’17

Bluegrass for Hospice-2017 is Oct. 28 from 12-8 pm, at Flat Iron Farm, Great Mills, MD, A full day of notable bluegrass performers; door prizes, and a silent auction — proceeds to Hospice House of St Mary’s. Early ticket discounts until Oct. 15, vendor reservations until Oct. 20.

WARM Volunteers Needed!

WARM — “Wrapping Arms Round Many” — is a winter emergency sheltering program for the homeless in St. Mary’s County, and is in need of volunteers to help with registration and van drivers.

Art & Lifestyle

Philadelphia Artist Featured in CSM Exhibit

Oct 22, 2017

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Philadelphia-based artist Adam Lovitz shared his artistic vision — and some of the things that inspire and shape that vision — during a lecture Oct. 10 at the College of Southern Maryland’s Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery.

Halloween Fun Awaits Youngsters

Oct 22, 2017

Posted by Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center · Leave a Comment

Annmarie Garden will host its trick-or-treating festival, Halloween in the Garden, from 11 am to 4 pm Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. For the 18th year, youngsters and their families are invited to parade down Annmarie’s wooded path collecting treats and small gifts from more than 70 booths.