Historic St. Mary’s City to Host Hearth & Home
Close out the museum season with warmth, food, and history during Hearth & Home, taking place November 28 and 29, 2025, at Historic St. Mary’s City.
USPS Operation Santa Now Accepting Letters
The US Postal Service has kicked off the 2025 season of USPS Operation Santa, inviting children and families across the country to begin writing and sending letters to Santa Claus. The program connects letter writers with individuals and organizations who help fulfill their holiday wishes.
‘A Christmas Carol’ Nov. 21-Dec. 14 @ Three Notch
Don’t miss a festive farce, based loosely on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” at the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park. The show runs from November 21 through December 14.
Hawker New CNO at MedStar Hospital
Retired US Navy CAPT Jeremy J. Hawker has been appointed as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
Hoyer Marks 25th Anniversary of Judy Centers
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined educators and elected officials in Maryland to celebrate 25 years of Judy Centers in the state. The event was held November 6 at Rosa L. Parks Elementary School in Hyattsville to honor the visionary leadership and legacy of Judith P. Hoyer, Mr. Hoyer’s late wife and early childhood advocate.
Memory Kits Available to Support Cognitive Wellness
Memory Kits, a new resource designed to support cognitive health among older adults and individuals experiencing cognitive decline, are now available at St. Mary’s County libraries and senior centers.
Navy Consolidating Autonomous Acquisitions
A new office consolidating the development and purchasing of autonomous systems into a single entity will be the Navy’s first effort under the new era of Pentagon acquisition reform. It’s unclear whether a military or civilian director will be named, or when, to run the new Portfolio Acquisition Executive Robotic Autonomous System.
SMECO Members Helping Members
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative reminds its members that they can help their neighbors who are struggling to pay their electric bills when they contribute to Members Helping Members. Members can sign up to add $1, $5, or $10 to their electric bills each month.
Museums to Host Holiday Events, Exhibits
Special events and exhibits are being planned for the 2025 holiday season at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, St. Clement’s Island Museum, and the Old Jail Museum.
Officers Complete Crisis Intervention Team Training
Six members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office recently completed crisis intervention team training.
