Aeropark Farmer’s Market: Nov. 20
Historic Sotterley will sponsor the next Aeropark Farmer’s Market November 20th from 9am – 1pm, just in time to shop for Thanksgiving.
Enroll by Dec. 15 for Affordable Health Care Plan
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer reminds Americans that the 2023 open enrollment period to select your affordable health care plan will close Dec. 15, 2022. “I encourage Americans to visit www.HealthCare.gov to browse affordable, quality health-care plans for 2023. Everyone can use the website to compare plans, estimate premium costs, and register for coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
Pax CO Briefing: Thurs. Nov. 17
The Patuxent Partnership presents a briefing with NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer CAPT Derrick Kingsley, on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, 8 – 9am, at the University System of MD at Southern MD – Building 1, Multi-purpose Room.
2022 Rockfish Young-of-Year Survey Results
MD DNR released this year’s juvenile striped bass survey, which tracks the reproductive success of the iconic rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay. The 2022 young-of-year index is 3.6, which is slightly higher than last year’s result, but remains below the long-term average of 11.3.
Pax River Museum Unveils “Salute to Naval Aviation”
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum has unveiled its new Scouts of America Showcase to display various portraits of the Scouts throughout the decades as well as photographs capturing the accomplishments of current scouts. But, the exhibit’s centerpiece is Dan Ropp’s painting “Salute to Naval Aviation.”
STEM Students: JSHS Deadline Is Nov. 18
JSHS Virtual Mentoring is available for high school students pursuing original STEM research with plans to compete at a Regional JSHS Symposium held at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, March 4, 2023. Locally sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership, JSHS connects students with STEM professionals to receive online mentoring on their projects, as well as education and STEM career paths.
MD Record Smooth Dogfish Caught in Atlantic
Fay Ganster of Reading, Pennsylvania has been officially recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as the new state record holder for the Atlantic Division with an 18-pound smooth dogfish she caught off the coast of Ocean City on October 22.
Register NOW: Naval Aviation Consortium Nov. 1
Learn about the process to join and how to propose solutions to Navy problems. Nov. 1, 2022, 9am to 10am – The Naval Aviation Systems Consortium is holding an overview and Q&A session with industry.
Vet Resource Day Nov. 4 – Free
Veterans Resource Day on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, from 9am to 2pm at the Univ. of Maryland at Southern Maryland, at 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619. This free event is open to the public with support from Mission BBQ and SMECO.
’22 Early Voting Polls Open in Maryland
Early voting in Maryland begins today, Thursday, Oct. 27 and runs through Thursday, Nov. 3. St. Mary’s has three Early Voting Precincts: Bay District VFD, Lexington Park and also the firehouses in Hollywood and Mechanicsville.
