SMCM to Host Solar Cell STEM Camp
St. Mary’s College of Maryland will host a SoMD 2030-funded high school Solar Cell STEM Camp from June 23 – 27, 2025. The deadline to apply is June 15.
Blue Star Museum Program Begins on Armed Forces Day
St. Mary’s County Museum Division will offer free admission to its museums and historic sites for actively serving members of the armed forces, as well as up to five family members, from Armed Forces Day until Labor Day.
Mental Health & Wellness Fair May 10
A Mental Health & Wellness Fair will be held from 10:30am to 2:30pm Saturday, May 10, in Leonardtown. Families are encouraged to attend to meet with mental and behavioral health providers, interact with therapy animals, and participate in mini-educational workshops.
Hoyer Joins Union Leaders at Rally
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined members of Congress, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union and the National Federation of Federal Employees, and union leaders at a rally this week to stand in solidarity with federal employees.
VADM Chebi to Speak @ TPP Annual Dinner
VADM Carl Chebi, commander of Naval Air Systems Command, will be the guest speaker at The Patuxent Partnership’s annual dinner June 3, 2025.
New Names for DoD and Veterans Day?
DefSec Pete Hegseth wants a new name for the Defense Department. He wants to call it the War Department. And President Donald Trump wants to rename the federal holiday Veterans Day “Victory Day for World War I Day” and create another holiday to commemorate World War II on May 8.
Forum: AI for Smart Manufacturing Productivity
An AI for Smart Manufacturing Productivity Forum will be held from 1 to 6pm May 13, 2025, at the University of Maryland A. James Clark Hall in College Park.
Library Trustees Board Has Opening
There is a vacancy on the St. Mary’s County Library Board of Trustees. The opening is for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2025. Those interested need to apply by May 5.
SMECO Elementary Math Challenge Results
Eighteen elementary schools participated in the annual Elementary Mathematics Challenge Competition, co-sponsored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, for fourth and fifth-grade students.
Hoyer’s Academy, ROTC Showcase May 8
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer encourages #MD05 students interested in the armed services to join him at the Service Academy & College ROTC Showcase from 6 to 8pm May 8, 2025. Discover what the nation’s prestigious service academies have to offer.





















