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Here's What's Happening This Week 1.15.2025

 

TPP Program Updates

 

Please note, that the next NAWCAD Industry Day now April 2025! 

 

Mark the following dates on your calendar!

 

Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Book Signing with Colin Flint, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Utah State University. Flint will present his book “Near and Far Waters: The Geopolitics of Seapower”.  

He has published research on geopolitics, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, World War II, world-systems analysis, and just war theory.  

He is the author of Introduction to Geopolitics, 3rd edition and co-author, with Peter J. Taylor of the foundational and renowned text Political Geography: World-Economy, Nation-State and Locality  

He is editor of The Geography of War and Peace (Oxford University Press, 2004) and co-editor (with Scott Kirsch) of Reconstructing Conflict: Integrating War and Post-War Geographies. 

Colin Flint will be at SMCSM- Cole Cinema, Campus Center - This program is co-sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership. 

  

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - TPP/ANA Panel - Rear Admiral Kurt Rothenhaus, Chief of Naval Research, will be keynote and moderator. Venue: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. Details to come. 

  

NAWCAD funds SoMD 2030 to build the STEM pipeline, increase career opportunities, and connect talented students with apprenticeships and internships in Southern MD. Learn more at: https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/ Contact: Chris Abell, SoMD 2030, Workforce Development Director at chris.abell@paxpartnership.org  for more information.   

  

Registration for the SPARK! 2025 Career Awareness Fair now open! 

Thursday, March 13th, 2025 | 8:00am - 2:00pm- The SPARK! Career Awareness Fair is designed to provide an interactive, hands-on experience for students to explore various career options. This is not a job fair – we are seeking companies that can offer engaging, booths where students can actively participate and learn about the educational and career pathways required to enter different fields. The Deadline to register for a table is January 15, 2025. To register your company for a table, please use the link: SPARK! 2025 Table Registration 

  

Summer 2025 Interns program information: Keep your company information updated so that you remain connected with talented students and professionals, while also maximizing your opportunities to engage with the Southern Maryland Workforce Development initiatives. Update your company profile and learn more, by logging into the GradLeaders platform 

Any questions contact Chris Abell at chris.abell@paxpartnership.org 

  

The TPP Newsletter is archived on our website here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/.    

  

TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Michelle Reloba for more information at 301-866-4088 or michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org 

 

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD - NAVAIR  

 

DONT MISS! January 22, 2025 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm- Tide Talks: PMA-251 and the SOMD Tech Bridge Collaborate with NAWCAD Lakehurst and the Liberty Tech Bridge. 

 Join the collaborative dialogue between the NavalX Liberty Tech Bridge at Rowan University and the NavalX Southern Maryland Tech Bridge at TechPort, featuring Captain Mike Kline, Program Manager, Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Program Office (PMA-251), and Mr. Joseph Hader, Program Director Department Head Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment. They will be discussing the relationship between PMA-251 and NAWCAD Lakehurst and giving valuable insights into how industry can support ALRE and the warfighter. 

PMA-251 provides life-cycle acquisition management for Navy and Marine Corps systems and equipment utilized for the launch and recovery of current and future fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. ALRE products include catapults, arresting gear, helicopter landing systems, wind measuring systems, aviation-based information systems, aviation marking and lighting, recovery systems and visual landing aids, aircraft firefighting equipment, and expeditionary airfield systems and related products. 

NAWCAD Lakehurst is the Navy’s engineering support activity for ALRE and Naval Aviation Support Equipment (SE). It is the critical link between Naval Aviation and Navy Aircraft Carrier (CV) Battle Groups worldwide. NAWCAD Lakehurst is responsible for maintaining fleet support and infusing modern technology across the entire spectrum of equipment needed to launch, land, and maintain aircraft from ships at sea. 

There will be no FAR acquisition information shared during this event, nor information on any projects currently under contract. 

In-person attendance at each location will be limited to 45 (first come first serve) with an additional virtual option, where viewers can ask questions in the chat. The format for this event is interactive rather than a one-way sharing of information. 

Please note that this collaboration is taking place in three locations, please ensure that you registered for the correct location: 

·      SOMD Tech Bridge at Tech Port, 44185 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619 

·      Liberty Tech Bridge at Rowan University, Chamberlain Student Center, Room 221,  201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028. 

·      Virtually via WebEx (The link for virtual participation will be sent out the week prior  to the event.) 

Contact for more info: Lindsey Frisco, Operations, Patuxent River, MD Field Office Desk: 404-407-6572 |Work Cell: 240-717-9869 Email: Lindsey.Frisco@gtri.gatech.edu 

 

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday 11 March & Wednesday 12 March 2025- 

PEO(U&W)’s Industry Event 2025- will be “in-person only” on or near the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MarylandThis Industry Event will consist of the following:  

DAY ONE - Tuesday 11 March 2025 - Government Briefs to Industry (SECRET clearance required) 

DAY ONE of the PEO(U&W) Industry Event 2025 will consist of SECRET level briefings and panel discussions/Q&A from government representatives and one SECRET//NOFORN Threat BriefThis opportunity is open to military, government and industry U.S. Citizens with a final SECRET clearanceOnly contractors or sub-contractors performing a current DoD or Federal Intelligence Community contract with a current DD254 will be allowed to attendA current DD254 authorizing access to national intelligence information will be required to attend the Threat Brief at the classification level of SECRET//NOFORN. 

DAY TWO - Wednesday 12 March 2025 - PEO(U&W) Networking with Industry (No clearance required) 

DAY TWO of the PEO(U&W) Industry Event 2025 will consist of UNCLASSIFIED, in-person meetings between Industry and representatives from various PEO(U&W) entities and is open to the public who have registered in advance for these meetingsMeetings will be in the "speed networking" format, will be a maximum of 10 minutes in length and must be requested in advance via the registration siteAttendees interested in registering for these meetings will be asked during the registration process to choose their top five choices, in priority order, from 15 available PEO(U&W) entities. 

 An RFI is expected to be released within the next few weeks via “SAM.gov Contract Opportunities” along with a link to the Eventbrite registration sitePlease hold all questions about the Event until the RFI is released and the registration site is active 

  

 EDUCATION  

 

The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) are seeking local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Apprenticeships will begin between June and September 2025 and we don't want you to miss outCompanies in St. Mary’s County that wish to participate in the upcoming school year should complete the 2025-2026 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form found here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ 

and submit it to kawhite@smcps.org. Please check out the AMP/TJR video here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00   

  

February 5th, 2025 | 5:00 -Dr. Justin Stine, Assistant Research Scientists at the MATRIX Lab USMSM, will discuss the role of advanced manufacturing in developing miniature sensing devices for biomedical applications, like diagnosing and treating chronic gastrointestinal diseases. He'll also highlight how these systems will benefit from autonomy. 

"Advanced Manufacturing for Biomedical Devices and Applications: Toward Device Autonomy" will be presented at the USMSM SMART Building, 44219 Airport Road, California, Maryland 20619. Networking starts at 5:00 p.m. and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m.  

Evening@SMART is a series of presentations and discussions related to autonomy and AI that highlight research, breakthroughs, cutting-edge tech, and unique perspectives. 

  

Next Generation (STEM-ING) event Saturday, May 31, 2025!  

For the last 12 years, NAWCAD and The Patuxent Partnership have collaborated together to host the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - Inspiring the Next Generation (STEM-ING) event. This one-day event, is designed for middle school girls in the local tri-county region to gain more confidence in STEM activities and learn about STEM fields and associated careersStudents will attend 3 STEM related workshops. Every year, STEM-ING hosts new workshops so that returning students can participate in new/different workshops from the previous year.  

STEM-ING’s open call for workshop proposals  

The STEM-ING Workshop Committee Leads are looking for workshop proposals for the upcoming 2025 STEM-ING eventIf you are interested in submitting a workshop proposal, please review the attached template form. Please submit proposals to  stemingsomd@gmail.com by Friday, January 31, 2025. Additionally, submitting a workshop proposal does not require that you lead the workshop; however, you are certainly more than welcome to lead the workshop at the 2025 STEM-ING event.  

If you have any additional questions on the STEM-ING event or the current call for workshop proposals, please feel free to contact stemingsomd@gmail.com 

  

DCAIP Department of Defense – DoD College Acquisition Internship Program- To enroll or for more info: https://paxpartnership.org/nadp-naval-acquisition-development-program-non-stem-opportunities/ 

  

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 6pm-7:30pmFuture Focus: Connecting Interests with Careers at Lexington Park Library- An interactive career interest workshop designed for teens and their caregivers. Presented in partnership with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. 

  

Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Subscribe to their newsletter here:  

Website:  https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/    

  • Wednesday January 22, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Historically Speaking with Dr. Chandra Manning, Professor of History at Georgetown University, is an American historian specializing in 19th century U.S. History. Manning received her Ph.D. from Harvard in 2002. She is the author of the books What This Cruel War Was Over and Troubled Refuge: Struggling for Freedom in the Civil War. This program is co-sponsored by the St. Mary's County Historical Society. Venue: Daugherty-Palmer Commons. 

  

College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information, news and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html    

Registration Ongoing for Community Education Courses; CSM offers a variety of Community Education courses in Fall 2024. Register here: www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation 

  

Friday, January 17, 2025 -The 2025 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair (SMCSEF) at the USMSM SMART Building. The award ceremony is on the same afternoon. The Science Fair is open to the St. Mary’s County residents and is the perfect venue for students to share their talents in experimental methodologies, engineering design and testing, and other scientific projects. 

The SMCSEF website at Home - St Marys Science Fair (smcsef.org)  has General Information, Science and Engineering Categories, and Judging Information. 

Please check the website for ways to partner with SMCSEF, including sponsoring awards and scholarships, advertising opportunities, and volunteering as board members, judges, and project mentors. Contact Mark Ragland, SMCSEF President, at smcsefpresident@protonmail.com  for additional information.   Additional information is posted on the Science and Engineering Fair board website: https://smcsef.org/. 

   

February 22, 2025 | (all day ) -Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) 2025 event! JSHS invites high school students to report on the results of their original research investigations in STEM and compete for scholarships and recognition at university-held regional symposia. All Maryland high schools are eligible to participate in the Maryland Regional JSHS. Regional Host Information: Michelle Reloba at michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org  or 301-866-6023 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS & CHALLENGES

 

Del. Brian Crosby 2025-26 SY Academic Scholarship Application! 

This scholarship is intended to assist St. Mary's County students in furthering their education and pursuing their career goals. Del. Crosby strongly encourages students who will be first-generation college students and/or those who will pursue a certificate or licensure as part of a technical education to apply. 

To apply, you must be a resident of Maryland Legislative District 29B, which covers the southern portion of St. Mary's County, including some areas of California, Lexington Park, Great Mills, Ridge, and others. If you are unsure whether you live in District 29B, you may confirm by using the Lookup option on the Maryland General Assembly's website linked below. You may apply as either a full-time or part-time student, however, you must be taking at least 6 credits per semester to qualify as a part-time student under Md. Code, Educ. § 18-504. If you have applied for this scholarship in the past, you may apply again as long as you remain a qualified student. This scholarship does not automatically renew. Students must reapply each year. 

For the application link and more information read here: https://paxpartnership.org/del-brian-crosby-2025-26-sy-academic-scholarship-application/ 

  

Applications are now open for TPP Pathways Scholarship – The scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan on attending the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and majoring in engineering will be eligible to receive a full scholarship to cover tuition, fees, and books for up to two years, providing they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and remain in good standing. 

For Scholarship Eligibility Requirements and to apply: 

https://csmd.academicworks.com/opportunities/3953 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2025 

Contact information regarding this scholarship: CSM Foundation at 301-934-7599 or csmfoundation@csmd.edu 

  

American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Scholarships! ASNE proudly supports future engineers, awarding $4,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students each academic year who have a potential interest in naval engineering. We understand education is expensive, which is why we encourage those qualified to apply! 

Are you pursuing an education and career in engineering? Interested in applying your skills to the exciting and broad field of naval engineering in support of our Navy and Coast Guard? Seeking a merit-based scholarship? Look no further! The American Society of Naval Engineer's Scholarship Application is officially open for the 2025-2026 Academic Year! 

Application submissions are due February 10, 2025. If you have a question, please read the "ASNE Scholarship FAQs" online or email scholarships@navalengineers.org or visit their website to learn more about our application criteria/process: http://www.navalengineers.org/Education/Scholarships 

  

NASA’s fourth annual Power to Explore Student Challenge kicked off November 7, 2024. The science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM) writing challenge invites kindergarten through 12th grade students in the United States to learn about radioisotope power systems, a type of nuclear battery integral to many of NASA’s far-reaching space missions. 

Students are invited to write an essay about a new nuclear-powered mission to any moon in the solar system they choose. Submissions are due Jan. 31, 2025. To learn more about the challenge, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/power-to-explore/ 

  

To apply for National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) scholarships!  

This holiday season is a great time to submit an application for an NDTA Foundation scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic yearApplications may be submitted through April 15 via e-mail at ndtahq@ndtahq.com for our four academic scholarship programs for members and their children:  

·         Program A – for currently enrolled college students 

·         Program B – for soon-to-be high school graduates accepted at an accredited institution 

·         Program C – for currently enrolled, distance learning college students 

·         Program D, The Denny Edwards Graduate Scholarship – for graduate (master’s degree) students 

NDTA offers all scholarship winners a unique opportunity to join our Industry Connect Program (ICP). The ICP links interested students with an industry mentor to help them bridge to the future. More information can be found here 

NDTA is excited about the education and development of our Nation’s future logistics and transportation leaders! Providing scholarships and the ICP helps us promote learning and professional development. To learn about scholarship qualification details and how to apply, go to https://www.ndtahq.com/foundation/, call us at 703-751-5011 or send us an email at ndtahq@ndtahq.com. Read student testimonials from previous scholarship recipients to learn about the impact it has had on their studies. 

They look forward to hearing from you soon! 

 

RESOURCES  

 

February 11, 2025 |5:00pm, Washington, DC & 2 :00pm, Los Angeles, CA 

February 12, 2025,| 9:00am, Canberra, Australia 

Join senior leaders from the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, Australian Government, and Aerospace Industries Association for an AUKUS webinar covering recent defense trade reforms that seek to bolster the trilateral partnership and better facilitate defense trade between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 

What is the AUKUS Exemption: This webinar follows a key interim final rule published by the Department of State known as the ‘AUKUS Exemption,’ or the ‘§ 126.7 exemption’, designed to facilitate billions of dollars in secure, license-free defense trade. Under this exemption, the vast majority of commercial defense trade for both AUKUS and non-AUKUS programs is eligible for transfer between AUS-UK-US. 

Who Should Attend: This is a unique opportunity for companies, compliance professionals, and country managers involved in the AUKUS landscape to hear directly from the leaders involved in shaping the defense trade between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 

Speakers: 

Chris Deeble, Australian Deputy Secretary, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Australia Department of Defense 

Michael Vaccaro, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department of State 

Philip Johnson, Chief of Staff, Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce 

Dak Hardwick, Vice President, International Affairs, Aerospace Industries Association 

Questions, click below: 

Registration: Click here 

 

Saturday January 25, 2025| 10am-3pm Southern Maryland Veterans Empowerment EXPO at Lexington Park United Methodist Church 21780 Great Mills Rd, Lexington Park, MD 

This empowering event will feature a variety of local providers ready to address needs: from behavioral health, to employment, housing and beyond. Attendees can: 

  • Explore resources to provide assistance, enrich well-being and strengthen community connections. 

  • Get your benefits sorted through a VA claims clinic held by DAV Chapter 26. Bring your relevant documents to get help applying for what you’ve earned. 

  • Engage in therapeutic activities designed to foster resilience and joy. 

  • Enjoy delicious food and great company while connecting with peers and providers. At noon, the first 200 people will be given a free lunch to take with them. We’ll have coffee, water and snacks available throughout the day. 

  • Partake in multiple raffles for chances to win valuable products and prizes. 

For more information https://somdvetexpo.com/ 

   

Community Visioning Sessions Announced for “St. Mary’s 2050” Plan -St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management (LUGM) is seeking input from the community on the vision, key planning themes, and goals to be considered as the county’s Comprehensive Plan is updated. The “St. Mary’s 2050” plan will establish a cohesive, countywide vision for land use, economic development, and other quality-of-life goals, and will outline an actionable strategy to achieve this vision. 

The following Community Visioning Sessions have been scheduled; Attendees are asked to attend only one 90-minute session: 

  1. Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Lexington Park Library, located at 21677 FDR Blvd. in Lexington Park. 

  1. Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Lexington Park Library, located at 21677 FDR Blvd. in Lexington Park. 

  1. Friday, January 17, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Hall Library, located at 37600 New Market Road in Charlotte Hall. 

  1. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 of the Leonardtown Library located at 23630 Hayden Farm Lane in Leonardtown. 

  1. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Charlotte Hall Library located at 37600 New Market Road in Charlotte Hall. 

  1.  [Sesión en español] Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Lexington Park Library located at 21677 FDR Blvd. in Lexington Park. This session, along with all exhibits and activities will be conducted entirely in Spanish [Esta sesión, junto con todas las exhibiciones y actividades, se llevará a cabo completamente en español]. 

“We urge all members of our community to attend one of these Community Visioning Sessions,” said Commissioner President, James Randy Guy. “We are grateful to our team in LUGM for their hard work in organizing these sessions, and to the St. Mary’s County Health Department for their partnership in offering one session entirely in Spanish, helping to ensure all voices in our community are heard.”  

About St. Mary’s 2050 

St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow is an update to the County’s existing Comprehensive Plan, which will guide future land use in the County through 2050 and beyond. St. Mary’s 2050 will chart the course for ensuring St. Mary’s County continues to be a great place to live, work, and play.  

Visit https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/StMarys2050 today to learn more, stay engaged, and add your voice in shaping the future of St. Mary’s County.  

  

Human Resources Association of Southern Maryland (HRASM)dates to watch! 

 

The Maryland Soft Landing Exchange Program is now accepting applications from Maryland businesses interested in exploring international markets. 

Consider applying if you’re ready to: 

  •      Expand export capabilities 

  •      Test out a new global market at a reduced cost 

  •      Network and receive guidance from mentors in key markets 

Apply now for this dynamic program, which can connect your business to partners in Australia, Japan, Ireland, France, Netherlands, and the UK. Learn more and apply here https://marylandcommerce.formstack.com/forms/grant_application_maryland_soft_landing_exchange_2025 

 

Tuesday, January 21. 2025 | 5pm -7pm - St. Mary’s Young Professionals (SMYP) first event of 2025 will be at The Port of Leonardtown @ 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown MD. Come enjoy some delicious local wine with other young professionals. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle & light food will be provided. Please register HERE if you are interested in joining us! We hope to see you there!  

  

What is the Employer Partner Program? It’s a free Commuter Choice Maryland (CCMD) program that recognizes organizations for their leadership in offering commuter benefits and creative incentives to their employees. For more information: commuterchoice@mdot.maryland.gov or 410-865-1100 – Link: https://mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=29 

  

The Maryland Association of Community Colleges newsletter found here: Read the latest article on “Middle-Skill Careers Offer a Path to the Middle Class” here: https://mailchi.mp/mdacc.org/middle-skills-opportunities 

  

Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Become a PRNAM member today:  https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership   

The PRNAM flight simulators are open on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm unless posted otherwise. 

Interested in joining our simulator team? The museum is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators during the weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information! 

  

  

Did you know Maryland offers a free tool to help defense contractors grow their business in Maryland?  

See how the Maryland Defense Network helps defense contractors:  

·         Discover New Partners & Be Discoverable  

·         Find Contracting Opportunities  

·         Research Spending Trends & Create Reports  

Create an account or log in to an existing account to start exploring all the ways the Maryland Defense Network can help you! More information here: https://marylanddefensenetwork.org/  

  

INCOSE SOMD  https://www.incose.org/ Is running monthly "Systems Engineering Forums! Anyone with an interest in systems engineering is welcome to participate. We are looking for engineering-themed opportunities to get more engaged. For details or to share please contact INCOSE. 

   

The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is the formally chartered, nationwide network of over 300 federal laboratories and research centers, that fosters commercialization, best practice strategies, and opportunities for accelerating federal technologies out of the labs and into the marketplace. The FLC is here to promote, facilitate, and educate labs and industry about that process. FLC Newsletter registration: https://federallabs.org/flc-highlights/flc-digest-newsletter    

  

Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow on social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com   Check out their NO-Cost online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training    

  

Connect with Maryland’s B2G sector by attending conferences, industry days, and other events. Information here:   

The new program aims to expand assistance to underserved entrepreneurs and businesses. Read more here:  

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 

Tri-County Council (TCC) - Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T.) monthly Business News/Updates newsletter! Email: BESTeam@tccsmd.org to request to subscribe.  More here: https://southernmarylandjobsource.org/ Check out the most up-to-date Hot Jobs!

https://tccsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/Featured-Hot-Jobs-8-20-2021.pdf

 

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

 

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 5:30pm.- St Mary’s County Recreation & Parks will host a public information gathering on a proposed Sports Complex planned for a location in the California, Maryland area. The meeting will be held in the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) Meeting Room, Chesapeake Building - 1st Floor -41770 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650  

The purpose of this meeting is to allow the community to engage in meaningful discussions with the design team of Manns Woodward Studios of White Marsh Station, Maryland, and BallParchitecture of Bethesda, Maryland. All local citizens, other interested parties, and governmental agencies are requested to provide valuable input into the programing that would be potential for consideration for a sports complex in St. Mary's County. The study is a Maryland Stadium Authority led preliminary design project.  

Additional public input opportunities will also be available online through surveys and additional gatherings will be scheduled during Spring 2025. Details and locations will be announced at a later date.     

For more questions regarding Capital Project Improvements: Christina Bishop at 301-475-4200 ext.1811 christina.bishop@stmaryscountymd.gov 

 

St Mary’s College of Maryland https://www.smcm.edu/ Check for events here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events?page=1  

 

EVENTS: Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center (SMCM) https://www.smcm.edu/dodge-performing-arts-center/coming-attractions/ 

  • Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Brian Ganz Solo Recital, 

  • Saturday, February 8, 2025, | 7 – 8pm - The world-renowned The King's Singers are coming back to St. Mary's College of Maryland for another night of a cappella perfection! Tickets on Sale Now! Last year we had a sold out crowd, make sure to get your tickets early!  

  

COSMIC Symphony -  

If you’d like to be notified of the latest COSMIC news and concert updates, sign-up for their newsletter.  

Song & Dance will feature the 2024 Young Artist Competition winner, Ellyanna Tyson, and a classical program including Tchaikovsky’s overture from Romeo & Juliet and several of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances. 

Feb 22, 2025 | 3:00pm- Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639- FREE CONCERT 

Feb 23, 2025 | 3:00pm -Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, SMCM-47855 College Dr, St. Mary's City, MD 20686-FREE CONCERT 

 

Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. 

 

Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC) - See all events & register here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.

Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372

 

St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign up: https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/

 St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit 

https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/

Sign up for their newsletter: 

https://mailchi.mp/8818922c0fdc/march2024?e=5cb0e4248f   

For more information on hours of operation, programs, events, admission prices, and more, follow our museums on Facebook at:

 

·         St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum

Saturday January 25, 2025 |10am -3pm Appraiser Fair-

An opportunity for the public to learn the value of their heirlooms and how to care for them. Appraisers will be available to members of the public for the following categories: fine arts, dolls, coins, and currency. The fine arts category includes ceramics, pottery, glassware, artwork/paintings, music boxes, and small furniture pieces. Items in this category are limited to two items per person at a fee of $5 per item. Other category fees are $5 each. Cash, credit card, and check are accepted.

·         Old Jail Museum & Visitor Center: Facebook.com/TheOldJailMuseum

·         Piney Point Lighthouse Museum: Facebook.com/1836Light

·         U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center: Facebook.com/USCTCenter

 

Baby it's cold outside!

 

Wrapping Arms Round Many, Inc. (WARM), established in 2009, is a faith-based 501(c)(3) charity that collaborates with local houses of worship and other organizations to provide safe overnight shelter and meals to homeless adults from November through March. Join their e-mail list: warmsecretary1@gmail.com

Collaborate with WARM or volunteer for other tasks – meetings are open to the public at 5 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Rd, Lexington Park, MD - Questions? Contact WARM at: warmsecretary1@gmail.com - 240-587-5032

 

St Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen is grateful for those who assist in building a better quality of life. The following is list of needs:

Chunky Soup, Hot Chocolate Packets, Ketchup Bottles, Olive Oil (large sizes preferred), Vienna Sausages, Peanut Butter (creamy preferred), Instant Oatmeal Packets, Parmesan Cheese, Canned Tuna and chicken, Canola Oil (48 oz), Chicken, Beef and Vegetable Broth, Chili seasoning packets, Canned soups, Crackers (Saltines, Ritz, etc...), Graham Crackers, Juices - 64oz bottles or individual boxes, Mayonnaise (30oz), Microwave Popcorn, Pepperoni, Shredded Cheddar/Mexican Cheese, String Cheese,  Hamburger and tuna Helper, Cheese slices, Lunch meats.

Drop-off Monday-Saturday between 8:30am and 1:00pm  20331 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills. Rear door: 301-863-5700, contact stmcaring@gmail.com

Check the website for information on monetary donations www.stmaryscaring.org

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