July 13, 2026

3 Local Gardens to Be Featured by Conservancy

Gardens

Garden Conservancy Open Days 2026 will showcase three St. Mary’s County gardens on Saturday, May 16.

Lex Park Community Garden Opens for Season

Garden

The Lexington Manor Passive Park community garden has opened for the season. All are welcome to join during public hours to work in the community plots.

Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms Close to Home

Cherry Blossom

Southern Maryland’s very own Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from noon to 4pm Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park, MD.

Local Gymnasts Compete at Excalibur Cup, East Coast Classic

Gymnasts

The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy enjoyed successful performances by its USAG Team gymnasts at two recent events–the Excalibur Cup in Virginia Beach, VA, and the East Coast Classic in Laurel.

Open Houses @ Health Hub, Spring Ridge Center March 19

Health Hub

The community is invited to open houses at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub and Spring Ridge Middle School School-Based Health Center, both in Lexington Park, from 5:30 to 7pm March 19, 2026.

Health Hub in Lex Park Earns State Honors

Health Hub

The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Health Hub in Lexington Park recently received two statewide honors.

‘The Mad Ones’ Up Next @ Three Notch

Three Notch

The Newtowne Players will present “The Mad Ones” from March 6-15, 2026, at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park. Tickets are on sale now.

Drop In & Play Chess at Lex Park Library

Chess

The Lexington Park Library will host an all-ages Chess Day from 2 to 4pm Saturday, February 14. Drop in and out to play as needed; no experience required.

Cherry Blossom Festival Accepting Vendors

Cherry Blossom

Returning vendors and food trucks can now register online for the Cherry Blossom Festival at Lexington Manor Passive Park to be held Saturday, March 21, 2026. First-time vendors can register beginning February 23.

Veterans Book Group Meets at LP Library

Karlin

A Veterans Book Group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2 to 4pm at the Lexington Park Library. The book discussion series is led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required for the Feb. 7 event.