MEGA Intern Networking Event July 2
Is your company hosting a college intern this summer? Encourage them to attend the MEGA Intern Networking event from 5 to 7pm July 2 at the Pax River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park.
Hoyer Addresses NARFE MD Event
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks May 8 at the NARFE Maryland Federal 2024 Mini-Conference. “The federal government cannot serve the American people effectively unless it can recruit and retain the best and brightest workers,” he said.
Four Seniors Earn SMECO Scholarships
Four area high school seniors have been awarded Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative scholarships for 2024.
Congress Again Talks About a Draft
Congress looks to take up debate on a national military draft as it crafts the 2025 defense policy bill. A Senate committee passed a provision to include women if a draft is reinstated, and a House committee looks to make registration for the Selective Service automatic, but only for men ages 18 to 25.
2nd Saturday Outdoor Family Activities
All ages are invited to enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum of the St. Clement’s Island Museum on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year.
LSM Awarded Grant from BHE GT&S
Leadership Southern Maryland has received a $5,000 grant from BHE GT&S, renewing the company’s partnership with the nonprofit community leadership development organization.
Message from the Cap’n – Lightning Bugs = Flying Beetles
Many as children have been fascinated by lightning bugs or fireflies. (As the Cap’n has lately become fascinated with rhyme.) He offers some observations of these amazing creatures, in his new stanza style.
(And here he puts it all together:)
Community, Culture & Cuisine in Lex Park
Community, Culture & Cuisine will be held from 10am to 5pm Saturday, June 29, 2024, in St. Mary’s Square in Lexington Park, MD. Join the Lexington Park Business Association as it highlights the diversity of cuisine, culture, community, entertainment, art, and more in Lexington Park, MD, and beyond. Sponsors, cultural organizations, food vendors, sales vendors, community groups, and entertainers are being sought for the event. Preregistration is required for a dominoes tournament that begins at 10am. Entertainment Lineup Includes: Piscataway Nation Singers and Dancers: Interactive traditional pow-wow featuring dance, song and drumming of the native Tayac people Filipino American Association…
Japan Keeps Flying Ospreys, Aware of US Restrictions
Japan’s defense chief has no plans to restrict flights of the V-22 Ospreys operated in his country. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Japanese and US military officials have closely communicated over technical issues involving the safety of Ospreys.
MD Awarded Funds to Combat Drug Trafficking, Overdoses
Maryland has been awarded more than $16 million from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to combat drug trafficking and overdoses, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced.
