Tickets on Sale for ‘Cinderella’
Tickets are now available for the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks Summerstock production of “Cinderella.”
Aviation Artists Exhibit at Pax Museum
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is hosting an American Society of Aviation Artists exhibition until mid-October.
Things Are STEAM-ing @ Piney Point Museum
Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to enjoy four days of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) programming at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum from July 8-11, 2024, or July 22-25, 2024.
Happy 248th Birthday, America
On July 4, 2024, America will celebrate its 248th birthday. Although the US Congress declared its separation from England on July 2, 1776, the founding fathers didn’t sign the Declaration of Independence until July 4, 1776.
Pax River Announces July 4 Holiday Hours
Naval Air Station Patuxent River will observe its holiday routine July 4 for Independence Day. Pax River’s Gate 1 will be open 24/7, while Gates 2 and 3 will be closed that day.
Open House Aug. 3 @ Drayden Schoolhouse
A free open house will be offered at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden from 11am to 2pm Aug. 3.
Companies Sought for Apprenticeship Program
Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center welcome local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
LSM Accepting Applications for Leaders Program
Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for its Emerging Leaders Program, or LEAP, a six-month leadership academy for early- and mid-career professionals living or working in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
House Defense Spending Bill Includes More F-35s, One Attack Sub
The US House on Friday narrowly passed its version of the $833 billion defense spending bill for fiscal 2025. The legislation would buy eight more F-35s beyond the Pentagon’s budget request of 68, while only procuring one Virginia-class attack submarine instead of the usual two vessels the bill usually provides.





















