VEX Robotics Tourney Seeks Volunteer
The College of Southern Maryland will host VEX Robotics Tournaments in January 2024 at the La Plata campus. The Patuxent Partnership, a robotics supporter, is helping to publicize the event. Volunteers are needed.
SMECO Offers Energy-Saving Tips
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s December 2023 newsletter offers tips to save money by making small changes around your house.
Family-Friendly Exhibits This Week
The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and the St. Clement’s Island Museum are still offering their holiday exhibits this week. The exhibits will continue daily until January 1, 2024.
Behind the Scenes at NSF Indian Head
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program went behind the gate of Naval Support Facility Indian Head last month as part of its study of US Navy activities in Southern Maryland to support America’s national defense and the region’s economy and culture.
DoD Contracts Awarded Dec. 18-22
Department of Defense contracts awarded in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, from December 18-December 22, 2023.
A Christmas Day Military History Quiz
The US military has had some notable events that occurred December 25. The Department of Defense asks: How well do you know your Christmas Day military history?
COPs Provide Cold Weather Assistance, Resources
Employees of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Health Department engaged with homeless residents December 21 to provide essential resources and assistance. They distributed bags containing cold-weather survival supplies, including hats, gloves, socks, blankets, hand warmers, and toiletries. The team also offered information about housing alternatives and food banks.
Seidel New Executive Director at HSMC
John L. Seidel has been appointed as Historic St. Mary’s City Commission’s new executive director.
Lex Park Library Hosts Veteran Services Program
The Lexington Park Library will offer a veteran services program from 10am to 1pm Friday, December 29.
Holiday Schedule for County Offices
In observance of the upcoming holidays, all St. Mary’s County government administrative offices and the health department will be closed December 25 and 26, 2023, and January 1, 2024.
