Donate Glasses at New Drop-off Sites
With the help of the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation, the Lions Club is now making it easier than ever to donate used eyeglasses and hearing aids to people in need.
Prep for Future at CSM Transfer Fairs
Most students at the College of Southern Maryland intend to move on and pursue bachelor’s degrees, and the college wants to do everything possible to create an easy transition. During Transfer Awareness Week, Sept. 19-23, 2016, students can learn more about the transfer process.
CSM Staffers Stuff Backpacks for Students
Students in elementary, middle and high schools in Charles County have gotten an extra bit of help with school supplies this year, courtesy of a large group of volunteers from the College of Southern Maryland. The volunteers were stuffing backpacks of just about every color and design with pencils, paper, crayons, markers, highlighters, binders, composition books, glue and glue sticks, scissors, rulers and more.
Catch ‘Em All at Chancellor’s Run
Whether you’re a Level 8 or you’ve just downloaded the game, there will be a chance to catch ‘em all at the first-ever Pokemon in the Park from 7 to 10 pm Saturday, Sept. 17, at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park.
Cow Pie Bingo Is Back!
Cow Pie Bingo returns Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, to Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills on behalf of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad and Auxiliary.
CSM Creates New Institute for Entrepreneurs
Recognizing the need to nurture the entrepreneurs and innovators in the region, the College of Southern Maryland has formed the Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute, and has announced Thomas Luginbill as its director.
App Challenge to Showcase Innovation
Congressman Steny Hoyer has announced the third annual app challenge, open to high school students in Maryland’s 5th District. The deadline is Nov. 2.
F-35B Transmits Info, Launches Anti-Air Missile
Targeting information is successfully transmitted from the Marine Corps F-35B for the Navy to launch an SM-6 anti-air missile and strike a Beechcraft MQM-107 target representing an adversarial fighter.
PRMI’s Robbie Loker Opens Day of Caring ’16
Robbie Loker, PRMI reverse mortgage specialist, kicks off the 2016 United Way of St. Mary’s County Day of Caring.
Israel, US to Sign 10-Year Defense Deal
This is the largest and longest such agreement between the two nations. No details yet on the agreement’s impact on Qatar’s and Kuwait’s ability to clear long-awaited fighter sales from the US.
