Donate Pieces of Local History to Museums
St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Lighthouse museums will host Community Day from 10am to 5pm Friday, February 13, 2026. Community Day allows the public to get involved with the planning of new exhibits by sharing historic documents, photos, and other significant objects related to the history of the Colton’s Point and Piney Point areas.
TPP Pathways Scholarship Deadline Feb. 15
The Patuxent Partnership Pathways scholarship program is accepting applications until February 15, 2026.
SMECO: Your Business Can Save on Energy
As Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members, businesses can take advantage of EmPOWER Maryland‑funded programs and incentives that can save energy and money.
Canada Is Reconsidering F-35A Contract
Canada is reconsidering its F-35A contract with the US and looking elsewhere for its military hardware as trade tensions escalate.
Environmental Health Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Environmental Health Action Team will meet 10 to 11am Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
SoMD College Fair Set for April 16
The Southern Maryland College Fair will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department with two sessions.
Review Draft of St. Mary’s 2050 Plan During Open Houses
A series of open houses will be held in February to provide the community an opportunity to review the first draft of the St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow comprehensive plan and share feedback.
Drop In & Play Chess at Lex Park Library
The Lexington Park Library will host an all-ages Chess Day from 2 to 4pm Saturday, February 14. Drop in and out to play as needed; no experience required.
Weed Warriors Cancel Event @ Myrtle Point
The Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust Weed Warriors have canceled the Saturday, February 7, 2026, event at Myrtle Point Park.
US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires
Arms control treaties involving the US and Russia deals began after the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. As of Feb. 5, 2026, no nuclear arms control treaties remain between the two nations. The treaty set limits on the type and number of nuclear weapons the nations could acquire.
