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.
Congressional Art Contest Winners Announced
Lillian Bridges of Calvert County has been named the first-place winner of the 2017 Fifth District Congressional Art Competition, announced recently by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer. Ms. Bridges won for her mixed media piece, “A Happy Spring.”
Mattis & Senate Stall Military Transgender Ban
Both DefSec James Mattis and Sen. John McCain seek studies before implementation of President Trump’s ban on transgender troops in the military.
County Appoints Jurisdictional Medical Director
A new jurisdictional medical director has been appointed by the St. Mary’s County commissioners to manage the quality of patient care that is provided by the county’s Emergency Medical Services Operational Program. Dr. Daniel Geary will start his duties as the JMD on Sept. 5.
CSM Helps Seniors Pursue Fitness Goals
The College of Southern Maryland has a message for senior citizens who want to stay fit or get fit: It’s never too late to start! And CSM has the facilities, the trainers, and the classes to get you on your way.
VADM Sawyer to Lead 7th Fleet
VADM Phillip G. Sawyer, the new leader of the Navy’s troubled 7th Fleet, has arrived in Japan, replacing Joseph Aucoin, who was relieved last week after a second fatal collision involving one of his ships claimed the lives of 10 sailors.
UAS Test Site Interns Tackle Real-World Challenges
Interns from the College of Southern Maryland presented the projects they created during their two-month summer internships at the University of Maryland UAS Test Site.
Donate Blood at Drive Sept. 21
The American Red Cross is always in need of blood, and donors help to save lives every single day in this country. To be a part of this heroic effort, come give blood at the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on Sept. 21, 2017, between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm.
