Airport Set to Host Next Farmers Market
Historic Sotterley will hold a farmers market at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport from 9 am to 1 pm Sunday, October 25, 2020. The popular market will feature fresh and local food and products in a place where visitors of all ages can see airplanes and future aviators take to the skies.
County Series Puts Focus on Small Businesses
St. Mary’s County will offer the next “Helping You Navigate Now” listening session for small retail and service organizations Oct. 26, 2020.
Franchot Calls for Small Business Grants
There’s not a lot of good news on the horizon, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot told a So.MD webinar, but the state is in a position to weather the pandemic-created economic downturn, and now it’s time to move some of that state money into the hands of small business owners to assure everyone recovers. Small businesses are leading the way — including pushing forward Franchot’s introduction of legislation permitting carry-out and delivery dinners to include a margarita.
Pax Gate 2 Opens for High-Volume Traffic Only Thru Oct. 27
NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 2 will be open during the hours of high-volume traffic only (5-9 am and 3-6 pm) Thursday, Oct. 22 – Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.
China Lake Super Hornet Crashes
A Super Hornet out of NAS Lemoore crashed Tuesday in central California, a few miles from the China Lake base. The pilot ejected.
Mobile Food Drive Set Oct. 24
A mobile food drive will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the Church of the Ascension at 21641 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, MD.
Shred Documents, Dispose of Medication at Take Back Day
Do you have expired, unused, and unwanted medications or paper documents with personal information that you’d like to get rid of? St. Mary’s is offering a chance to dispose of them safely.
Wait for the Military Vote Says Coalition
The military vote could determine the next president — after Election Day. Count Every Hero — part of the Military Vote Coalition — says many of this year’s military mail-in ballots may not arrive until after Election Day and could be a deciding factor in the outcome of the presidential election.
Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics Planned
The St. Mary’s County Health Department is partnering with the public school system to offer free drive-thru flu vaccine clinics for children 3 to 18 at several locations in the county.
Leadership Program Selects Class of ’21
Twenty-nine local leaders have been selected for Leadership Southern Maryland’s executive program Class of 2021.
