Power Plant Siren Test Monday, Oct. 2
A full-cycle test of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties will occur Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at noon. The test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile radius of the plant.
CSM Main Stage Season Begins
The fall theater season has begun at the College of Southern Maryland Main Stage. Presentations of “The Voice of the Prairie” started this week, and will continue at 8 pm Sept. 29 and 2 pm Sept. 30 at the college’s Fine Arts Building on the La Plata Campus.
School Safety Efforts Honored
St. Mary’s Sheriff Tim Cameron and St. Mary’s Superintendent Scott Smith were awarded the first-ever School Safety Superintendent and Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award for 2016/2017. The award was presented in recognition of their commitment to keep students and staff safe during the school year.
‘Young Frankenstein’ Opens in Lexington Park
Enjoy an early Halloween treat with The Newtowne Players’ ‘Young Frankenstein’. Opening Friday Sept. 29, 2017 the show will run through Oct. 15 at Three Notch Theatre, 21744 S Coral Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Kids Go Full STEAM Ahead at Annmarie
Preschool children and their families can learn and experience so many wonderful things at the free family event, Full STEAM Ahead, from 1 to 4 pm Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Solomons.
Hospital Ship Comfort Heading to Puerto Rico
The hospital ship Comfort will deploy along with increased federal and military aid for Puerto Rico,
CSM Volleyball Signs Six New Players
The College of Southern Maryland volleyball team has signed six new players to the Hawks for the 2017-18 season.
2-Day Auction Planned at Flat Iron Farm
The semi-annual Flat Iron Farm auction will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21, 2017, at the farm in Great Mills, MD. There will be tons of great industrial equipment, trucks, trailers, and much more.
More Help Needed in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is now relying on cruise ships to bring resources to the devastated island,
Research Building Design Unveiled @ Oct. 13 Forum
The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center Board of Governors will host a full-day, public forum on education and innovation Oct. 13, 2017, from 8 am to 5 pm and unveil the design of the new Southern Maryland Research and Academic Building planned for completion on the SMHEC campus in fall 2020.
