April 18, 2024

Nominate a Heroine for Award

Heroines

Do you know a woman who is truly making a difference in the community through her chosen industry? The March of Dimes is hoping you’ll share her story. The deadline to nominate someone is July 14.

Newtowne Players Take the Stage

Newtowne Players

The Newtowne Players are presenting “Over the River and Through the Woods” at the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park through May 7.

Pax Keeps Tree City Title for 28th Year

Tree City

Naval Air Station Patuxent River is celebrating the 28th consecutive year of being named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of the Navy installation’s commitment to effective forest management.

Business Incubator Created in St. Mary’s

Business Incubator

St. Mary’s County is looking for an entity to manage the county’s new business incubator, which is currently under construction at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. The county has issued a Request for Proposals in the amount of $1,350,000.

Heroes and Hoops at Mother Catherine

Heroes and Hoops

Law enforcement officers spend their working hours dealing with criminals, accidents, and emergencies. Outside of those hours, they invest in the communities they serve through events like the March’s Heroes and Hoops.

Women Honored for Contributions to Community

Outstanding Women

This year’s Women’s History Month banquet in St. Mary’s County celebrated three local women — Barbara Thompson, Lillian Cavanagh, and Patricia Brady — for their contributions to the county.

Cherry Trees Bloom Ahead of April 9 Festival

cherry trees bloom

The blooms of the Yoshino cherry trees are temporal, a trait bestowing a not inconsiderable amount of the species’ cachet. This year they bloomed early.

Mary Jackson Takes Over CNIC Command

Mary Jackson

Vice Adm. Mary Jackson will be taking over as Commander, Navy Installations Command, as she relieves Vice Adm. Dixon R. Smith from his command during a change of command ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard at 10 am Friday, March 31, 2017.

Cherry Blossom Festival Opens at 11 April 9, Costumed Dog Parade at Noon

artspark cherry blossom festival

Great Mills High School Marching Band to open the 2017 ArtsPark Cherry Blossom Festival and followed by Broadway, Salsa, Gospel, Chorale, and Orchestral emsembles throughout the afternoon. Winner of Lexington Park Alive! mural competition announced at 4 at the Three Notch Theatre.

Guitar Festival Features Workshop, Concert

Guitar Festival 2017

Grammy Award-winning musicians Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer will headline the fifth annual Guitar Festival by Power Jam Music Alliance on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Callaway. Guitar lovers will unite for an afternoon guitar workshop and an evening concert and art show.