Mark Your Calendar: Cherry Blossom Fest March 18
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from noon to 4pm March 18, 2023, at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.
Black History Month Exhibits in Lex Park
The public is encouraged to visit the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park, MD, to explore the contributions of African-Americans in St. Mary’s County in honor of Black History Month.
Event in Lex Park to Celebrate Expecting Parents
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will host a Community Baby Shower from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.
ONR Touts ‘Historic’ 1st Test of Laser Defense System
The US Navy has conducted a test of a new Layered Laser Defense system, which the Office of Naval Research is calling “historic.” The all-electric, high-energy laser weapon built by Lockheed Martin was used to defeat a target representing a subsonic cruise missile in flight.
Community Garden Projects Recruiting Volunteers
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is looking for volunteers for its new Community Gardens Planning Committee.
Hawkeye Crashes Near Md.’s Eastern Shore
A US Navy E2-D Hawkeye aircraft crashed Wednesday evening off the coast of Virginia near Wallops Island and Chincoteague, killing one and injuring two others. The deceased crew member has been identified as LT Hyrum Hanlon.
Coming Soon: Community Garden in Lex Park
Coming soon: a community garden in Lexington Park. The garden is planned for an open area on South Coral Drive across from the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Manor Passive Park.
Stars of the Festival — Cherry Blossoms!
The Lexington Park Arts Park will host the annual Cherry Blossom Festival from noon to 4 pm March 26, 2022.
Artists Sought to Paint Benches at Art Park
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council is putting out a call for artists to create whimsical park benches in Lexington Park.
