Free Clothing Event April 23 in Lex Park
Lexington Park United Methodist Church on Great Mills Road will hold a clothing giveaway on April 23, 2022.
Climate & War Reshape Global Economy
Shareholders advance efforts to impose limits on bank financing of fossil fuel development as the war in Ukraine compounds a global economy that had already faced inflationary pressures coming out of the pandemic and supply-chain breakage. The US Federal Reserve says to expect interest rate hikes.
Community Garden Projects Recruiting Volunteers
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is looking for volunteers for its new Community Gardens Planning Committee.
Homelessness Prevention Board to Meet
The St. Mary’s County Homelessness Prevention Board will meet at 12:15 pm Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Three Oaks Center supports the board.
Navy Offers Early Shipping Bonuses to Recruits
The US Navy is offering early shipping bonuses to new recruits — at least $25,000 to enlist active duty and ship out before the end of June. Some bonuses could be even higher.
Bill Includes Funds for Hard-Hit Restaurants
The US House took action last week to help Fifth District small businesses and restaurants hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
NAWCAD Industry Day Set May 9
The Patuxent Partnership announces a date change for the NAWCAD Industry Day at the University System of Maryland, Southern Maryland SMART Building. The event will be held from 1 to 4 pm Monday, May 9, 2022.
Air Force Wish List Includes More F-35s
Add more F-35 fighter jets to the US Air Force’s wish list. The service’s list for fiscal 2023 include billions of dollars for seven more, brand-new F-35As as well as EC-37 Compass Calls aircraft, hypersonic technology tests, and 26 construction projects for bases recovering from natural disasters.
Tickets on Sale for Jazz & Seafood Fest
Tickets are now on sale for the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival to be held July 8-10 in St. Mary’s County.
Hoyer: US Economic Recovery Continues
The US Labor Department’s March 2022 jobs report “is further evidence that our economic recovery is delivering for American workers,” said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.
