Five VFDs in SoMD Receive Assistance Grants
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 52 volunteer fire departments across the state, including five in Southern Maryland,
Lawmakers Announce $13M for Coastal Restoration Projects
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, along with other Maryland lawmakers, announced $12,901,800 in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and NOAA funding for restoration and resiliency projects to improve coastal communities and their fish and wildlife habitats.
DoD Contracts Awarded Dec. 26-29
The US Department of Defense awarded these contracts in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, from December 26-December 29, 2023.
TPP Pathways Scholarship Accepting Applications
Reminder: Applications are now being accepted for The Patuxent Partnership Pathways Scholarship. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2024.
Give Yourself a Gift
Each of us makes a difference when building a future where children thrive emotionally. Walden Wise encourages you to recognize your contributions and give yourself a gift. Walden Wise CoCreators are gifting you with its five top resources of 2023for helping children thrive.
Land Trust Recaps ’23 Accomplishments
The Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust shares its 2023 accomplishments.
Historical Society to Take Winter Break
Tudor Hall and the St. Mary’s County Historical Society will close December 15 for a winter break. Activities will resume February 14, 2024.
First Day Hikes Set New Year’s Weekend
First Day Hikes are a fun, healthy way to welcome the New Year. For 2024, Maryland State Parks will offer more than 60 hikes across 40 state parks.
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.
