Gallery-V Seeks ‘Quarantine’ Submissions
Gallery-V, an emerging online exhibit space, is accepting submissions for its first show, “Quarantine Dreams.” Anyone with art created during the COVID quarantine may submit now through June 26, 2020.
FDR Blvd. Monterey-Kinnegad Extension to Open
The extension of FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park — from Monterey Lane to the roundabout at the intersection of Kinnegad Drive/Castletown Way — will be open to traffic on Tuesday, June 9.
SpaceX Delivers Astronauts to Space Station
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken arrived at the International Space Station following the historic launch on Saturday. The pair of astronauts docked to the space station’s Harmony module at 10:16 a.m. Sunday as the microgravity laboratory flew 262 miles above the border northern China and Mongolia.
Hoyer to UMD Grads: ‘Class of 2020 Has Had to Be Fearless’
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered the commencement address to spring 2020 graduates of the University of Maryland, College Park during a virtual ceremony May 22.
3-Part Webinar Series
A three-part webinar series is planned to begin June 9, 2020. Other sessions will be offered June 16 and July 14.
Catapult Launch a Test, Not Hair-Raising Mishap
Videos, from two different angles, show a lowienergy catapult launch of an F-35C from an aircraft carrier, where it dips and is seen nearing the water. The sink was scary, said one observer, but it was part of the test plan.
Plans Move Ahead at New Garvey Center
Though the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services senior activity centers remain closed to the public, plans are moving forward on the new Garvey center in Leonardtown.
CANCELED: YMCA Exploratory Committee to Meet June 3
The St. Mary’s County YMCA Exploratory Committee will hold a rescheduled meeting via teleconference at 6 pm Wednesday, June 3.
Outdoor Dining, Other Activities to Resume; School Food Program Update
May 29 Updates: Outdoor Dining, Other Activities Resume in St. Mary’s; Update on School Food Program
LSM Members Offer Community Outreach
Leadership Southern Maryland is committed to supporting the community during the COVID-19 public health threat. LSM has raised more than $2,000 and has put that money to good use, showing support for the region’s health care sector through food drops, mask donations, and signs of encouragement.
