Veterans Book Group to Meet April 4
A Veterans Book Group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2 to 4pm at the Lexington Park Library. Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin leads the book discussion series for vets. Registration required; space is limited.
County Shredding Event Set for March 28
St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation will host a community shredding event from 8am to noon Saturday March 28, 2026, at the landfill on St. Andrew’s Church Road in California, MD.
Pax: Potential Supersonic Flights March 23-24
Communities surrounding NAS Pax River, Webster Outlying Field, and Smith Island, and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event 11am to 5pm Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24.
Iran Claims 1st to Strike F-35
Iran proclaimed itself the first nation in the world to strike an US F-35 Lightning II and also that its military has downed more than 125 US-Israeli drones by Iran’s defense systems.
MD Day Mass Set on St. Clement’s Island
On Maryland Day 2026, the annual Mass on St. Clement’s Island will take place at 10am to commemorate the first Catholic Mass in the English New World.
Lex Park Community Garden Opens for Season
The Lexington Manor Passive Park community garden has opened for the season. All are welcome to join during public hours to work in the community plots.
Chronic Disease Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Chronic Disease Action Team will meet from 1 to 2pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Vallandingham New TPP Finance Director
Caitlin Vallandingham has joined The Patuxent Partnership as its new finance director.
PSC Hearings to Gather Input on Washington Gas Rate Hike
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold two virtual public hearings–March 24 and April 7–to receive input on Washington Gas Light’s proposal to increase its gas distribution rates.
Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms Close to Home
Southern Maryland’s very own Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from noon to 4pm Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park, MD.
