Robotics Talks ‘Trash Trek’ at Competition
Fifty-eight teams competed at the 2017 LEGO Robotics Championship hosted by the College of Southern Maryland.
Marlay-Taylor Facility Is Open for Tours
Advanced Placement environment science students at Chopticon High School recently were able to tour the Marlay-Taylor Wastewater Reclamation Facility in St. Mary’s County, getting a detailed tour led by DuWayne Potter, the plant’s superintendent.
Three Oaks Center Updates Website
Three Oaks Center has recently updated its website. Residents are encouraged to check out the site, explore services for the area’s homeless population, and learn about upcoming events or ways to help the organization make a difference in the community.
Behavioral Health Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Behavioral Health Action Team will meet Friday, May 12, 2017, at the county health department in Leonardtown.
Input Sought on Commercial Project
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, which is supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, is part of an effort to create a commercial that will spread a message of fighting opioid addiction, and public input is being sought.
Hoyer Makes Visits in District During Break
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer made several stops in Maryland’s 5th District during Congress’ recent two-week break.
Sponsors Sought for Hospice Fundraiser
Jay Armsworthy, promoter of the annual Bluegrass for Hospice fundraiser, is seeking sponsors for the 2017 one-day, family-style concert to be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2017, at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills.
Nonprofit Panel Includes Walden’s O’Brien
Dr. Kathleen O’Brien of Walden Behavioral Health will be a member of the panel at the College of Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute’s 2017 conference, Jump-Start Your Leadership, to be held Friday, April 28, in La Plata.
BHAT to Plan Suicide Prevention Panel
Members of the Behavioral Health Action Team, supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, will meet April 25, 2017, from 11 am to noon at the Lexington Park Library to begin working on plans for an upcoming Suicide Prevention Panel event.
CSM Hosts Forum on Opioid Addiction
Opioid addiction is a serious and growing concern. College of Southern Maryland’s Student Association at the Leonardtown Campus is hoping to educate the community and expand the dialogue about this problem by hosting a Community Heroin/Opioid Forum at 6 pm April 25. The forum will include a free screening of the documentary “Chasing the Dragon.”
