May 5, 2024

Vaccines to Be Offered at Juneteenth Event

Get Out the Vax

The St. Mary’s County Health Department will offer free COVID-19 vaccinations at the 2021 Juneteenth Festival. The event will be held at John G. Lancaster Park at 21550 Willows Road in Lexington Park from 2 to 6 pm Saturday, June 19, 2021.

At State Parks, Outdoor Adventures Await

State Parks

The annual Maryland Park Quest program will run through October 31, 2021. More than 25 Maryland state parks offer opportunities to engage families in outdoor activities to experience the state’s cultural, historical, and natural resources.

Knowledge Boxing Offers Free Youth Sessions

Knowledge Boxing Center in Lexington Park will offer free KBC HOOD LOVE training sessions for select youth throughout the summer. Applications must be submitted by noon Monday, June 14.

2021 Juneteenth Festival Set in Lex Park

Juneteenth

The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions has announced plans for a 2021 Juneteenth celebration in Lexington Park on Saturday, June 19.

COVID Vaccine Clinic Set June 10

Vaccine

The Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to residents of the Lexington Park/Great Mills area from 3 to 6 pm Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the East Run Medical Center across from Great Mills High School.

Fabric Artist’s Work Featured at Lex Park Library

Library

A new exhibit featuring fabric artist Andi Cullins is set to open Monday, June 7, at the Lexington Park Library art gallery.

Overflow Festival Is Back — 4 Bands, 4 Locations

Overflow

The Overflow Festival on June 12 will feature four bands at four locations … or tune in virtually.

For Kids — Science, Exploration & LEGOs

Piney Point

Children are invited to enjoy a four-day, STEAM-oriented program at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in July focused on outdoor science and exploration.

Ceremony to Retire Old American Flags

Flag Burning Ceremony

Unserviceable American flags are being collected in preparation for the annual Flag Day ceremony to be held at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center in Leonardtown on June 14.

Bus Service Returns to Full Operations

STS county buses

St. Mary’s Transit System will return to pre-pandemic fully operational status effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021.