30 Join LSM’s Emerging Leaders Program
Thirty local professionals have been selected for Leadership Southern Maryland’s Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2026. The LEAP program gives participants a deeper understanding of community needs and expands their professional networks.
Health Dept. Offers No-Cost Vaccines to Eligible Residents
The St. Mary’s County Health Department offers recommended adult vaccines at no cost to eligible Maryland residents through the Maryland Free Adult Vaccine Program.
SMECO: Learn About EmPOWER MD Programs
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative residential programs offer opportunities for home energy efficiency upgrades. Tax credits may be available for energy-saving projects such as HVAC system replacement, heat pump water heater installation, sealing air leaks, and more.
Visit Leonardtown on First Friday
First Friday opens up Leonardtown, MD, for one-of-a-kind shopping and entertainment, and invites visitors to join in some fun February 6. The theme is “Love in Leonardtown.”
Veterans Book Group Meets at LP Library
A Veterans Book Group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2 to 4pm at the Lexington Park Library. The book discussion series is led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required for the Feb. 7 event.
Webster Field Noise Advisory Feb. 4
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that low altitude aircraft flight test events are scheduled to take place February 4, 2026, from 2 to 4pm. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations.
Entries Sought for Arbor Day Poster Contest
The 2026 Maryland Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest is now open for submissions. Maryland fifth-graders are invited to create original artwork showing how trees enrich our lives. Deadline to submit is noon April 1.
US Builds Up Forces in the Middle East
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 151, launches Jan. 30 from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. (US Central Command photo) Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. The US military buildup of warships and fighter planes near Iran mirrors the assets that the US has in the Caribbean, reports The Hill, as President Donald Trump weighs strikes against the Islamic Republic….
Open Houses in February at USCT Interpretive Center
See the US Colored Troops Medal of Honor recipient exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in Lexington Park during free open houses 10am to 2pm every Wednesday and Saturday in February.
New Date for Scholarship Fair Feb. 2
The St. Mary’s County Business, Education, and Community Alliance will hold a scholarship fair from 5 to 6:30pm February 2, 2026, at University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California, MD.
