April 26, 2024

Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain at Pax Feb. 3-14

Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain

Naval Air Station Patuxent River and other naval installations in the National Capital Region are preparing for the annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise — Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2020 — that will be conducted Feb. 3-14.

Need an Outlet for Your Photography Addiction?

Photography

The St. Mary’s County Camera Club is offering an opportunity for photographers to have their work critiqued at its February 6 meeting in Lexington Park.

Youth Ambassadors Sought for Homeless Count

homelessness

Positions are available for youth ambassadors to assist with planning and outreach efforts for the Youth Reach Maryland 2020 homeless count.

First MD Housing Needs Assessment Begun

Maryland has named and convened a Housing Advisory Committee to drive the creation of the state’s first-ever needs assessment of affordable housing. The assessment was called for during the 2018 Maryland legislative session. Draft findings are due in June.

MetCom Raises Funds for Local Nonprofit

Local Nonprofit

A Community That Shares accepted a donation from employees of the Metropolitan Commission before the holidays in December.

Bucci to Be Honored for Special Olympics Work

Bucci

Mary Lu Bucci, former director of the St. Mary’s County Special Olympics, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women at the 2020 Women’s History Banquet.

Lex Park Library Hosting Tax Prep Program

tax relief

LifeStyles of Maryland will help those who qualify for the VITA tax prep program to file their 2019 federal and state income taxes at no cost. Sessions will be available at the Lexington Park Library.

Patuxent Cove Taking Apps for First Tenants

Patuxent Cove

St. Mary’s newest apartment complex — Patuxent Cove — is taking applications for the apartments’ first tenants. Patuxent Cove is a mixed-income community on Pegg Road, 1.5 miles from Gate 1 of NAS Patuxent River.

SIF Ensemble to Perform at Museum

SIF Ensemble

“The Mindset of Innovation: A Quantum Case for Innovation in Art & Technology” will be offered at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum from 6 to 7:30 pm Thursday, January 30. The SIF Ensemble will perform.

Musical Comedy Takes Stage at Three Notch

Musical Comedy

The next performance by The Newtowne Players brings “I Love You. You’re Perfect. Now Change” to the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park. The show will run January 31 through February 16.