Cherry Blossom Fest Seeks Sponsors, Vendors
Vendors and sponsors are being sought for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday March 29, 2025, from noon to 4pm at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.
Secretive Space Plane Releases Photo of Earth
There are few specifics about what the military’s X-37B space plane has been doing, but the view is pretty good based on the single photo the Space Force released, showing part of the robotic space plane and a detailed look at the Earth reminiscent of astronaut William Anders’ “Earthrise” picture.
LSM Studies Human Services, Housing Challenges
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program Class of 2025 convened this month to study the tri-county area’s critical housing and human services challenges.
NAWCAD Physicist to Discuss Quantum Technologies
Quantum Technologies: Impacts for National Security and Society will be presented by Josh Grossman, a physicist with NAWCAD’s Quantum Research & Applications Branch. The program March 28 is co-sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership.
Workforce Development Topic of Forum Feb. 26
The public is invited to participate in the Southern Maryland Multi-Generational Workforce Forum on Wednesday, February 26, from 8:30am to noon at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
The Cap’n IDs Birds by Wing Patterns
The Cap’n recommends birdwatching as a winter hobby, and gives tips for identification from the wing shapes of the big birds of the Chesapeake including osprey, eagles, and vultures.
Violence, Injury, & Trauma Action Team to Meet
The Violence, Injury, and Trauma Action Team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will meet from 1 to 2pm Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Volunteers Needed for Spark! Career Fair
Volunteer to help make the third annual SPARK! Career Fair event a success. Volunteers will help guide groups of students and chaperones around the various displays at the event.
5,400 Job Cuts to Hit Pentagon This Week
About 5,400 Defense Department employees will lose their jobs this week. The cuts are the first in what is expected to be a 5% to 8% reduction of the civilian workforce. The department employed 764,000 civilians as of June 2024, which means more than 61,000 people could lose their jobs. The White House also wants an 8% cut to the DoD budget.
PTLT Rolling Out Plans for Bike Rodeo
The Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust, in collaboration with the Lexington Park Library, is making plans for a bike rodeo to be held April 12, 2025, at Lexington Park Elementary School.
