Congress Hears Report on Aviation Readiness
Just one-third of the US Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornets were fully mission-capable and ready to “fight tonight” as of October, the head of Naval Air Forces told Congress. “The demand for naval aviation forces greatly exceeds our ability to supply those forces,” VADM Troy Shoemaker said.
TPP Quadcopter Initiative Starts in November
The Patuxent Partnership has initiated a UAS/Quadcopter Initiative in St. Mary’s County for high school students, using a STEM-for-All grant from the Office of Naval Research. The initiative will provide information and resources for students who have created Quadcopter teams.
CSM Robotics Team Has High Hopes for Season
The College of Southern Maryland robotics team has gone from laid back summer strategy sessions to much more intense days on the La Plata Campus as the Talons become immersed in the CSM robotics season.
Wallops Launch Send Supplies to Space Station
Orbital ATK’s Antares rocket launched a Cygnus spacecraft Sunday morning from Wallops Island, Virginia, beginning the company’s CRS-8 Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station.
Newtowne Players Perform ‘Night Before Christmas’
The Newtowne Players will present their holiday production of Ken Ludwig’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas” from Nov. 17-Dec. 10 at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park, Maryland.
Men’s Basketball Team Set for Season
The College of Southern Maryland Men’s Basketball Team set records last season, and the team for the upcoming season is hoping to at least match that performance.
Hoyer to Speak at Veterans Day Ceremony
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer is scheduled to attend the 42th annual Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11. The parade starts at 10 am. Following the parade, the congressman will make brief remarks at a ceremony on the town square.
Great Mills Pool Seeks Lifeguards, Instructors
St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks is looking for lifeguards and WSI instructors for swim lessons at the Great Mills pool.
Recycle for Sight Collects Eyeglasses
With the help of the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation, local Lions Clubs are now making it easier than ever to donate used glasses and hearing aids to people in need.
So. Md. Math Circle to Meet Nov. 11
The next session of the Southern Maryland Math Circle will be held from 10 am to noon Nov. 11, 2017, at the Lexington Park Library.
