Meet Sunny Squirrel at Cherry Blossom Fest
Don’t miss your next chance to meet Sunny Squirrel at the Cherry Blossom Festival from noon to 4pm March 18 at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.
Lockheed Announces Layoffs at Pax
Lockheed Martin has announced the layoff of 176 workers at its Sikorsky division supporting the heavy lift helicopter program at NAS Patuxent River. The layoffs are effective April 27.
Greenwell New PTLT Conservation Manager
Abby Greenwell is the Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust’s new conservation manager.
Spring Forward at 2 am Sunday, March 12
Reminder for residents: Turn clocks ahead one hour at 2am Sunday, March 12, 2023, as daylight saving time goes into effect.
Arts Council to Award Scholarships
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council will present up to four $1,000 awards to graduating seniors from any of the public or private St. Mary’s schools; home-schooled students are also eligible to apply.
F-35 Production Flight Operations Resume
Lockheed Martin resumed accepting flights of newly built F-35 Joint Strike Fighters early this week, nearly three months after an engine problem grounded new jets and halted deliveries.
Environmental Health Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Environmental Health Action Team will meet 10 to 11am Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Pax Gate Operations for March 10 & 13
Naval Air Station Patuxent River announces gate operations for March 10 and 13, 2023.
Centenarian Luncheon Canceled
The St. Mary’s Department of Aging & Human Services will honor county residents who are 100 or older at a luncheon April 10, 2023. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge at 45779 Fire Department Lane in California, MD.
Brian Ganz to Give Free ‘Piano Talk’
St. Mary’s College of Maryland musician-in-residence Brian Ganz will continue his free “PianoTalk” series at the new performing arts center on the college campus on March 9, 2023.
