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Paddle for Heroes Fundraiser Set

Paddle for Heroes

The second annual Paddle for Heroes Canoe, Kayak, and Paddleboard Race will be held in Leonardtown on Saturday, June 9, 2018, with a rain date of June 23.

Law Day 2018 Volunteers Honored

Law Day 2018 Volunteers Honored

The St. Mary’s County Bar Association honored volunteers who donated their time and expertise at the St. Mary’s senior centers in honor of Law Day on May 1, 2018.

Almaraz Is Regional Golden Gloves Champ

Phyllis Almaraz

Knowledge Boxing Center’s Phyllis Almaraz became a 2018 Golden Gloves Regional Champion in the 112-pound novice division in April.

Pax & Forrest Center Plant Rotary Trees

A community effort involving NAS Pax River, the Forrest Center’s natural resources students, and Lexington Park Rotary added 20 new cherry trees to the Lexington Park ArtsPark, home of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

County Needs Election Judges

Vote

The gubernatorial election is coming up this year, and election judges are being sought for the June 26, 2018, primary and Nov. 6, 2018, general election.

Flagging on Solomons Bridge May 20

Flagging on Bridge

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance to the Gov. Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge at the Calvert/St. Mary’s County border. Crews will be clearing bridge drains between 6 am and 2 pm Sunday, May 20.

Feedback Sought Through ArtsPark Survey

ArtsPark

The entire St. Mary’s County region can benefit from the Lexington Park ArtsPark, and right now the Healthy Eating & Active Living Action Team is hoping to find out what could make the park even better.

Willows Road Business Park to Be Discussed

Hearings

The St. Mary’s Planning Commission, on behalf of the St. Mary’s County commissioners, will conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony about the Willows Road Business Park at 6:30 pm May 14. The meeting will be held in the commissioners meeting room in the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.

Park Revitalization Focus of Meeting

Park Revitalization

The Patuxent Park Revitalization Project is the subject of an open house-format public information meeting starting at 6 pm May 9, 2018, at the Lexington Park Library in Meeting Room B. The library is at 21677 FDR Blvd. in Lexington Park. 

Youth Advisory Commission Seeks Members

Volunteers

The St. Mary’s County commissioners have established the St. Mary’s County Youth Advisory Commission. Members are being sought.