SMCM to Host One Maryland One Book Talk
The One Maryland One Book program will feature author Carole Boston Weatherford and artist Jeffrey Boston Weatherford at a discussion about “Kin: Rooted in Hope” from 7 to 9pm October 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Check Out Thirsty Thursday @ AeroPark
Join St. Mary’s Liquid Assets, Lillard and Daughters Farms, and others for an open-air block party at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport from 4 to 7pm September 18. Thirsty Thursday at AeroPark is a celebration of community, local craft beverages, and summertime vibes.
Water Taxi to Island Operating Until Oct. 31
The St. Clement’s Island Museum will be closed until a new building is constructed. But the water taxi to the island will still run until October 31, 2025.
Hoyer on 9/11: ‘America Stood United on That Terrible Day’
“Today we remember not only the devastation of the 9/11 attacks, but also the brave first responders and passengers of United 93 and how Americans stood united on that terrible day,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said, commemorating the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks September 11, 2001.
New Regs for E-Bikes on State Park Trails Under Consideration
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles on state bike trails.
They’re Setting a ‘Mousetrap’ at Three Notch
Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” will be performed at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park from September 26 to October 12, 2025. Tickets are now on sale.
VA Cemeteries Across US Commemorate 9/11
To commemorate Patriot Day, 60 Veterans Affairs cemeteries will hold volunteer events, welcoming all who want to honor the fallen from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by helping restore and beautify the burial places of the nation’s veterans and loved ones.
A Day of Family Fun @ Piney Point
Enjoy a day of family fun along the Potomac River at the Piney Point Lighthouse with live music, food, vendors, displays, and a variety of kids and family activities from 10am to 4pm September 13, 2025. Admission is free.
Hoyer: GOP’s Message to Americans — ‘You’re on Your Own’
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer spoke earlier this month during the House Appropriations Committee markup of the FY26 funding bill. Hoyer and other House Democrats say the bill makes the cost-of-living crisis worse, sides with billionaires and big corporations, and makes communities less safe.
LEAP Program Accepting Applications
Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP), a six-month leadership academy for early- and mid-career professionals living or working in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
