Creating Change Locally Is Subject of TEDx
Speakers will tackle the subject of “Creating Change Locally” during a TEDx event in Leonardtown on Sept. 9, 2017, from 10 am to 3 pm at Leonardtown High School.
White House Seeks Civilian & Military Pay Raise Cap
The White House seeks to cap the federal civilian pay raise at an average of 1.9 percent for 2018 and limit the military pay raise to 2.1 percent.
5th-Graders Bring Robotics for All
What began as a research project by a group of Ridge Elementary School fifth-graders is now a countywide STEM initiative making robotics available to all 18 St. Mary’s County public elementary schools.
Workshop Helps With Chronic Health Conditions
Chronic health conditions can be difficult to manage, but MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown works to find ways to help.
F-35A Altitude Restrictions Lifted
The Air Force is lifting its altitude flight restriction for F-35A Joint Strike Fighters at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.
Young Scholars Get a Taste of College
The College of Southern Maryland’s Summer Scholars Program gives high-achieving high school students the chance to study cybersecurity, music, or robotics. By completing the three weeks of college-level study, the students also get a taste of the college experience while earning three college credits.
Eat More Chicken, Listen to Bluegrass
Bluegrass for Hospice will hold a Chick-fil-A Spirit Night fundraiser from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, Sept. 5, in California.
Artsfest Has Fabulous Lineup of Artists, Musicians
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons will present its annual juried arts festival, Artsfest ’17, on Sept. 16 and 17, from 10 am to 5 pm both days.
Labor Day Closings Announced
All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland will be closed for the Labor Day holiday from Sept. 2-4.
HSMP Co-Chair, Vice Chair Up for Election
Nominations are being sought for elected positions in the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, which is supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. The positions of HSMP co-chair and vice chair are open.
