Ganz to Perform Rarely Heard Works of Chopin
St. Mary’s College of Maryland musician-in-residence Brian Ganz will return to the Dodge Performing Arts Center at 7pm January 27 with a free program of rarely heard works of Fryderyk Chopin.
St. Mary’s 2050 Vision Sessions Added
Community input is being sought on the vision, key planning themes, and goals to be considered as the St. Mary’s County’s Comprehensive Plan is updated. New public sessions have been added.
Nominees Sought for DNR Environment Award
The MD Department of Natural Resources is creating a new public nomination process for the Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay award to try to solicit nominations for individuals who have organized communities, led restoration efforts, and helped improve the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
6-Week Building Better Caregivers Workshop Set
A six-week workshop for caregivers, sponsored by the St. Mary’s Department of Aging & Human Services, will meet Mondays from 5 to 7pm January 27 through March 3, 2025.
Trump Remakes the US Military
Robert G. Salesses takes control of the Pentagon as President Donald Trump’s DefSec nominee Pete Hegseth continues through confirmation hearings in the US Senate.
MATRIX Lab to Offer Evening@SMART
Join the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab at the USMSM SMART Building for an “Advanced Manufacturing for Biomedical Devices and Applications: Toward Device Autonomy” presentation February 5, 2025.
Dogs Taken During Raid Being Cared for at County Adoption Center
Community members might consider donating supplies, serving as a foster home, or volunteering at the St. Mary’s animal adoption center after it came into possession of over 30 dogs after a police operation.
Still Hope for the Softshell Clam’s Future
Fifty years ago, softshell clams were so plentiful in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay that they were used for fish bait or sold for about $2 per basket. Today, they’re rare as hen’s teeth.
Public Warming Centers Available Jan. 22-23
Due to the cold temperatures, St. Mary’s County government is announcing the availability of warming centers for the public, open through Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Vets Empowerment Expo Jan. 25 in Lex Park
The Southern Maryland Veterans Empowerment Expo will be held from 10am to 3pm January 25 at Lexington Park United Methodist Church in Lexington Park.
