See Live Amateur Boxing on Saturday
The Knowledge Boxing Center will host its 10th Live Amateur Boxing event in St. Mary’s County on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Willows Recreation Center in Lexington Park, MD.
Wildewood Parkway Improvements Planned
Improvements will be made to a portion of Wildewood Parkway, from Maryland Route 4 to Rolling Oak Lane. Weather permitting, the roadwork will be performed Thursday, May 4, and Friday, May 5, 2023, between 9am and 3pm.
College to Host Free Concert of Trios
St. Mary’s College of Maryland music faculty members — violinist José Cueto, cellist Amy Smith, and pianist Brian Ganz — will perform their final concert of the season at 7pm Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Community Garden Coming Soon to Lex Park
A Lexington Manor Passive Park community garden project has received funding for development. Construction will begin soon, according to the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership.
Health Dept. Honors Gold Star Food Safety Winners
The St. Mary’s County Health Department announced 107 recipients of the 2022 Gold Star Awards given annually to food service facilities that achieve superior food safety standards.
Lawmakers: Invasive Species Damaging the Bay
Maryland’s congressional delegation is calling on the US Department of Commerce to declare a state of emergency in response to the invasive species threatening the Chesapeake Bay.
Biden Wants All-Electric Military Vehicle Fleet
The Biden administration wants to require that the US military implement an all-electric vehicle fleet by 2030. The Department of Energy secretary says it can be done. A US senator says a fully electric military would be expensive and unreliable.
First Friday May 5 in Leonardtown
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! This Friday, the town’s business community will be open from 5 to 8pm May 5. During Cinco de Mayo First Friday enjoy live music, art activities, a bilingual storytime, and more. Those looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, will find a range of activities taking place all around Leonardtown during the entire month of May, courtesy of the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District, the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, and local Leonardtown businesses. Enjoy live music, make & take…
African American Schoolhouse Open for Tours
Free open houses are offered at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden one Saturday a month from 11am to 2pm. Open house dates: May 6, June 3, June 17-19, July 1, August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2023.
Greenwell Foundation Awarded Beautification Grant
The Greenwell Foundation in Hollywood has been awarded a Keep Maryland Beautiful grant from Forever Maryland.
