June 9, 2026

  • Noise

    Pax Sets June 10-25 Noise Advisory

    Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 8am to 7pm June 10-25, 2026.

  • Water Monitoring

    Beach Water Monitoring Season Begins

    The St. Mary’s County Health Department has begun its annual water monitoring for the summer until Labor Day at public beaches throughout the county.

  • School

    School Age Care Registration Now Open

    Registration for the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks School Age Care program for the 2026-2027 school year is open.

  • Red

    Ceremony to Honor the Red, White, & Blue

    Celebrate the red, white, and blue. The St. Mary’s County 40th annual Flag Day celebration will begin at 6pm Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown.

  • LSM Golf

    LSM Golf Tourney to Tee Up June 25

    Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again as Leadership Southern Maryland celebrates its annual golf tournament Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby. Team and individual registrations are available.

Leader Exclusives

Hunt Day

Special Hunt Day for Vets, Military, Youth

Jan 19, 2023

Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel will be afforded a unique opportunity to experience Maryland’s tradition of waterfowl hunting Feb. 4, 2023.  

birds wintering in the Chesapeake

Cap’n Jack IDs Wintering Birds in the Chesapeake

Jan 9, 2023

While winter sends some of the Chesapeake Bay wildlife to warmer climes, the bay remains active throughout the season with many different ducks and birds wintering in the Chesapeake. Here are some of the ducks — and an eagle.

Catapults

Aviation Catapults Topic of Library Program

Jan 5, 2023

Join the St. Mary’s County Library for a “Cold War Era Aviation Catapults at NAS Patuxent River” Zoom program from 7 to 8pm Monday, January 30, 2023.