‘Annie Jr.’ Makes Its Way to St. Leonard
New Direction Community Theater will present its annual kid’s holiday show, “Annie Jr.,” with an all-“no adults” cast at 7 pm Dec. 2 and 3 and 9 and 10 and 3 pm Dec. 3 and 4 and 10 and 11 at the Long Beach Community Center in St. Leonard.
Math Circle Meets Dec. 10
The Southern Maryland Math Circle has kicked off its new season at the Lexington Park Library. The next session will be from 10 am to noon Saturday, Dec. 10. The library is at 21677 FDR Blvd. in Lexington Park.
Nam Knights Make Donation to Sheriff’s Office
Preliminary Breath Test instruments are in high demand for law enforcement agencies. The devices, used to quickly test alcohol consumption, are one of the most frequently used items in most agencies. In early November, the Nam Knights of America, Skipjack chapter donated a Preliminary Breath Test instrument to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
Groups Help Habitat With Veteran’s Home
Local businesses and organizations came together to help Patuxent Habitat for Humanity make critical home repairs for a local US Navy veteran in Great Mills recently.
Get Ready for #GivingTuesday
Nov. 29 is #GivingTuesday, and the Nonprofit Institute at College of Southern Maryland and Southern Maryland Gives are joining forces for a celebration of social impact.
CSM Foundation Launches $10M Campaign
Giving Tuesday is Nov. 29, and as the world focuses on this international online day of generosity, the College of Southern Maryland Foundation will observe the day by celebrating the philanthropy and giving spirit within Southern Maryland and publicly launching its $10 million “Make An Impact” campaign.
Medical Respite Program to Help Homeless Vets
St. Mary’s County has become the second location in the state to offer a new medical respite program, meant to fill in the gaps in health care for the homeless.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closings
Thanksgiving holiday closings at the College of Southern Maryland and around St. Mary’s County are announced.
McCain Endorses Mattis, Not Waterboarding
Sen. John McCain: “I don’t give a damn what the president of the United States wants to do or anybody else wants to do. We will not waterboard. We will not do it.” But the senator does endorse Trump’s rumored choice for defense secretary Marine Gen. James Mattis.
Why Oysters Matter: An Ecologist’s View
Oysters are not the only filter feeders in the Chesapeake Bay. Fish, other mussels, plankton, and other invertebrates also filter food from the water. However, not all filter feeders are created equal.
