June 20, 2026

  • Art

    Museum to Offer Art Classes for Kids

    Young artists are invited to explore fine arts this summer through St. Clement’s Island Museum’s Art Kids classes. Participants will experiment with different forms of art, including drawing, painting, simple weaving, sculpting, and other hands-on projects.

  • Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s Govt. Operations for Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Community members are encouraged to attend the annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, at the county fairgrounds.

  • Junior Historian

    Free Admission for Dads at Lighthouse June 21

    On Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours 10am to 5pm.

  • River Concert Series

    River Concert Series Opens Friday

    A Southern Maryland tradition continues in 2026. The River Concert Series and the appearances of the Chesapeake Orchestra open Friday, June 19, in St. Mary’s City.

  • Juneteenth

    Freedom Day Set June 20 at Fairgrounds

    The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Freedom Day will be held from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Free admission.

Leader Exclusives

RES Robotics

Ridge Elementary Robotics Team Represents MD

May 20, 2015

Del. Deb Rey thanks Ridge Elementary Robotics Team for a good showing, representing MD at the Worlds Robotics Competitive.

Whitten Lasik teacher coupon

Teacher & Student LASIK Discount Available

May 19, 2015

Dr. Mark Whitten offers a $1,000 LASIK discount to teachers and students seeking laser vision correction this summer.

Sea-King helicopter

SH-3A Sea King Induction May 21

May 18, 2015

The landmark anti-submarine warfare helicopter, SH-3A Sea King, will be inducted into Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, May 21 at 4 pm.