Robotics Team Wins Startup MD Prize
The College of Southern Maryland Talons robotics team took a trip to Indian Head to demonstrate their robot at the Startup Maryland STRT1UP road show and walked away with a $500 prize.
Pentagon: Urgent Need for Underwater Drones
A Pentagon official told an audience of submarine officers and military contractors that the US Navy needs more underwater drones — and it needs them now.
‘#thedronelife’ Featured at CSM Gallery
Sculptor Dominic Sansone is the featured artist in the College of Southern Maryland’s latest exhibition at the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery on the La Plata Campus. The exhibition will run through Nov. 3.
Hoyer Announces VFD’s SAFER Grant
Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $331,050 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, grant. The VFD’s SAFER grant will be used for the recruitment of volunteer firefighters, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said.
Don’t Miss AMG Maker’s Market Nov. 5
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center’s Maker’s Market will be held from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, Nov. 5.
Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
St. Mary’s County residents can properly dispose of potentially toxic materials at a Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 between 8 am and 4:30 pm at the county landfill on St Andrews Church Road.
Adults Can Go Back to Class at Annmarie
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons has a number of adult classes lined up, allowing adults to learn a variety of artistic media through a painting, pottery, or jewelry-making class.
Hone Opioid Response Skills at Training
Members of the community who might be in the position to save the life of someone who is at risk of dying from an opioid overdose can be trained to help, even when emergency medical services are not immediately available. The St. Mary’s County Health Department, frequently supported in part by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, is the location for several sessions for qualified individuals to be trained.
College Kids Can Benefit From Lasik
Glasses and contacts are a hassle, and the last thing a college student needs is more hassle. If you have considered LASIK now is a great time to get the clear vision to enhance your time in and out of class. Dr. Mark Whitten can help.
For Families, Game Night at Annmarie
Families are invited to spend an evening at Annmarie Garden Sculpture Garden & Art Center playing games. Family Game Night will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.
