Sessions for LSM’s LEAP Class Nearly Complete
Leadership Southern Maryland’s Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2020 held its fifth of six program sessions. LEAP’s Capstone and Graduation Session is planned for Oct. 23.
Here’s a Way to Keep Maryland Beautiful
Applications for the annual Keep Maryland Beautiful grants program are now being accepted. Grants are being offered to help volunteer and nonprofit groups, communities, and land trusts support environmental education projects, litter removal, citizen stewardship, and solve natural resource issues in urban and rural areas.
Vote Centers & Drop Box Locations in St. Mary’s
The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections announces voting centers and drop box locations for the 2020 general election.
Access to Care Action Team to Meet Online
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Access to Care Action Team will meet from 1 to 2 pm Tuesday, October 27.
CNO Gilday on the State of the Navy
Among the topics discussed during a “State of the Navy” virtual forum this week by Chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Gilday: developing a sixth-generation fighter, the future for the use of drones and smaller aircraft carriers, DoD’s Battle Force 2045 study, and a tri-service maritime strategy to thwart China, which he calls America’s top strategic threat.
Legislation Would Establish So. MD as National Heritage Area
Legislation has been announced that would designate Southern Maryland as a National Heritage Area to further commemorate, conserve, and promote important natural, scenic, historic, cultural, and recreational resources in the region.
Volunteers Ready to Read to Children of Frontline Heroes
A new Reading for St. Mary’s Heroes initiative honors the service of frontline and essential workers of the COVID-19 pandemic, including health care providers, public health professionals, law enforcement, emergency medical services, firefighters, public works, teachers, grocery store workers, and others.
Fallen Sailors Honored at USS Cole Memorial
The US Navy honored the memory of 17 sailors killed in the 2000 jihadi attack on the destroyer USS Cole. Monday marked 20 years since the attack in a Yemeni port.
Behavioral Health Action Team Plans Virtual Meeting
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership has resumed its HSMP action team meetings virtually. The Behavioral Health Action Team will meet from 1 to 2 pm Thursday, November 19, 2020.
MD Adjutant General: Always Recruiting
Adjutant General of Maryland Maj. Gen. Timothy E. Gowen of Leonardtown is in charge of the Maryland Army National Guard, Maryland Air National Guard, Maryland Emergency Management Agency, and Maryland Defense Force. “It’s not your grandfather’s National Guard,” he says, recruiting for the Maryland National Guard.
