June 4, 2026

Explore Stories of Local African Americans

Explore

Visit the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse to explore the contributions of African Americans in St. Mary’s County in honor of Black History Month.

Library to Host ‘Be a Well Woman’ Session

Well Woman

A women’s reproductive health hour, “Be a Well Woman,” will be held at the Lexington Park Library from 6:30 to 7:30pm February 5.

Vets Empowerment Expo Jan. 25 in Lex Park

Veterans

The Southern Maryland Veterans Empowerment Expo will be held from 10am to 3pm January 25 at Lexington Park United Methodist Church in Lexington Park.

Gun Violence Topic of Sheriff’s Town Hall

Public Safety

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites the community to a town hall meeting January 27, 2025, on gun violence in the area. The event will take place at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in Lexington Park.

St. Mary’s Gymnasts Excel at Holiday Meet

Gymnasts

The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy announces another successful meet performance by its USA Gymnastics team.

US Naval Test Pilot School Graduates Class 165

Test Pilot

The US Naval Test Pilot School held a graduation ceremony for its Class 165. Thirty-one students completed the 11-month course.

Dec. 15 Holiday Event in Lex Park

Holiday

A Holiday Storytime & Cookies with Santa & Mrs. Claus will be held from 1 to 3pm Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center at Lexington Manor Passive Park.

Santa’s Making a Stop @ Aeropark!

AeroPark farmers market st mary's airport

Santa Claus will make a stop at the Aeropark at the St. Mary’s Regional Airport main terminal Saturday, December 14, 2024. The Santa Fly-In will be held from 10am to noon. Santa is expected to arrive at 11am.

Karlin to Discuss His Latest Novel

Karlin

Local author Wayne Karlin will present his latest novel, “The Genizah,” and discuss the Holocaust backgrounds of the novel at a talk December 7 at the Lexington Park Library.

Silent Angel Memorial @ Bay District VFD

Silent Angel

In a commemoration of lives lost to homicide, the community is invited to the annual Silent Angel Memorial at 6pm Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department.