Here's What's Happening This Week 9.10.2025
TPP Program & Updates
Annual TPP Defense Summit NOVEMBER 19th! Third time is the charm! Registration opening on/about September 23rd
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 contact michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org
TPP – NAWCAD - NAVAIR - TECH BRIDGE
Tech Bridge–NAVAL X: https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges/southern-maryland-tech-bridge and https://techport.center/
Artificial Intelligence Augmented Testing (AIAT) Prize Challenge
The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic and Palmetto Tech Bridge (PTB), in collaboration with PEO MLB, are seeking solutions for leveraging AI to revolutionize testing and evaluation processes. PEO MLB Artificial Intelligence Augmented Testing (AIAT) aims to address the challenges of traditional automation processes and tool capabilities, which rely on very detailed human intervention with significant costs, delays, and inefficiencies.
Phase 1 open until 10/17/25 06:00 PM EDT
Now LIVE on Challenge.gov and can be viewed here: https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=peo-mlb-artificial-intelligence-augmented-testing-aiat
24 September 2025 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm- VAQ Squadron Post-Deployment Debrief. Organized by the local Association of Old Crows (AOC) Chapter in conjunction with PMA-234!
Classification: SECRET//REL to USA, AUS (Open to Government, Contractors, Australian Foreign Nationals)
Location: Precise Boyington Conference Room
Register: https://mp.gg/gcuuqfjx
To streamline security, please register with your official government or contractor email. Registration will close on September 15th. SMO code will be provided after registration to all non-US government personnel. PMA-234 Security will submit visit requests for US government civilians and military personnel.
September 30th 2025 | 0900-1200 EST & 1300-1600 EST. -NAWCAD invites you to participate in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Industry Information Session I. Details and further clarification is provided on the recently released APNT Request for Information (RFI), followed by a Q&A on RFI submissions and the technologies sought.
Location: This is a hybrid session at TechPort located at St. Mary's County Aeropark, 44185 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619.
For more information on the RFI and to register https://techport.center/naval-aviation-assured-pnt-industry-survey/
NOTE: This is not a formal solicitation. An invitational information session may be arranged with your firm at the discretion of the panel.
Due to the potential recommendation for flight experimentation, we are seeking only responses for systems meeting, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) = 5; Technology component or basic sub-system validation in a relevant environment. Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) = 5; Capability to produce prototype components in production production-relevant environment.
EDUCATION
NEWS: Straight to the workforce: Charles County public schools’ apprentice programs show success. https://paxpartnership.org/straight-to-the-workforce-charles-public-schools-programs-show-success/
St. Mary’s College of Maryland ( SMCM) https://www.smcm.edu/ The National Public Honors College. Events here:
Center for the Study of Democracy at SMCM https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/
Newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Je5H45l/Subscribe
Events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/events/
Sept. 16, 2025 | 7 pm - 8:15 pm Jamelle Bouie, columnist for The New York columnist; former CBS News political analyst and chief political correspondent for Slate Magazine, will deliver the 2025 Judge William O. E. Sterling Constitution Day Lecture at St. Mary's College of Maryland. The event is free and open to the public; tickets or registration are not required.
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Information, news, and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Registration is Ongoing for Community Education Courses at
www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation
The 2026 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair (SMCSEF) will be at the USMSM SMART Building and is open to the St. Mary’s County residents. It is the perfect venue for students to share their talents in experimental methodologies, engineering design and testing, and other scientific projects.
Home - St Mary's Science Fair (smcsef.org), the SMCSEF website, contains links to 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. Please send advertisement artwork and sponsorship questions directly to Samantha Nelson at smnelson@smcps.org
NEWS: Congratulations to the Grand Award Winners of the 2025 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair! Téa Combs, Thomas Fucito, Collin Haycraft, Rishi Sheth, and Stephen Krasznay
Employment Opportunities
Wednesday, October 8, | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Calvert County Job & Internship Fair! The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, in partnership with the College of Southern Maryland and the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, invites you to participate in the Job & Internship Fair at the CSM Prince Frederick Campus. FREE EVENT!
Showcase your open positions and internship programs to motivated students and jobseekers. Please register here. https://tccsmd.news/CalvertJob-InternshipFair_BusRegistOct85q3
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025| 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. SMCM Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair—This event is a fantastic opportunity to hire interns, graduating seniors, and current students, and to inspire students to explore your industry by showcasing the incredible work you do.
Sponsorship slots are available, and 28 standard table slots. Registration for sponsors: SMCM - FALL 2025 CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR
RESOURCES & EVENTS
LSM Homecoming Oct. 8th!
Help the Homecoming Team pull off the next Best Homecoming Ever! They seek items for their silent & live Homecoming auctions—from local goods to event tickets, to unique experiences. Organize a basket with your class, and show 'em who's the Best Class Ever. We also seek event volunteers! Got Auction Ideas? christa@aaacpa.com Available to Volunteer? Volunteer Sign-Up
Tuesday September 16, 2025 | 5 pm to 7 pm St. Mary's Young Professionals and St. Mary's County Economic Development event at Tobacco Barn Distillery, 24460 Hollywood Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 Free event but registration preferred: https://5mrww.share.hsforms.com/24TgZMaVIS3ioBGrIPe0dfQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawMtDIdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVbnN1SEdic2lLZGhWSnR4AR73TkmlJDd5r_CLNGV4IjHIxNdDLuG7hSTkwmxNLw96W6blt2pVKPwi2T6o5w_aem_NSm-mamkpta4Y8B65ob2tw
September 18, 2025| 11:30 am to 2:00 pm B&A invites you to their Fall Open House, a gathering of local businesses, partners, and community leaders. This event will feature a catered lunch in a welcoming outdoor setting, providing the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations and new connections. Join them to engage with peers, strengthen professional relationships, and explore opportunities for collaboration across our business community.
Venue: B&A at 22289 Exploration Dr, Lexington Park, MD - Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2VF77HB
September 18, 2025, 12:15 pm-1:30 pm, Human Resources Association of Southern Maryland (HRSM) Virtual webinar by Jess Goldberg explores effective strategies for handling tough workplace conversations and delivering feedback. . FREE to attend. Approved for 1 SHRM and HRCI recertification credit. Sponsored by Paylocity. Details: https://hrasmonline.shrm.org/events/2025/09/employee-relationsnavigating-difficult-conversations-and
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 5 pm/3:30 pm -Dr. Miao Yu will be “Addressing Societal Challenges with Robotics and AI: Toward Precision Shellfish Aquaculture" presented at the USMSM SMART Building. This Evening@SMART program is free to attend, and light snacks are provided! Register now at https://go.umd.edu/evening-smart-1001
Thursday, 2 October at 11:15 am. What Keeps You Up at Night? Part 13, AFCEA Southern Maryland, invites you to Part 13, an incredibly interactive event that went beyond the stop time.
Join meeting here:
https://sabresystems.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/sabresystems/meeting/download/99491df9442d4b5c952c581c76f42e71?MTID=m6c55caf435484eb17c4556f987a0c201
Meeting number (access code): 2313 112 4052
Meeting password: pgPmaEEx987 (74762339 when dialing from a video system)
Join by phone +1-415-655-0003 US Toll
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Join today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Event Calendar: https://www.paxmuseum.com/events-calendar
- Flight Simulators open Tuesday to Sunday 12-4 pm, and 10-4 pm on Saturdays.
- The museum is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators during the weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed here: https://www.sbdchelp.com. Check out their NO-Cost online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training
July small business courses found here:
https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1
Greenwell Foundation is seeking Nature Volunteers to provide support for PreK to 1st grade environmental education field trips, guided hikes and kayaking programs, tabling at outreach events, and more! Learn more and apply here.
TEDCO Leading innovation to market- find funding/explore resources https://www.tedcomd.com/
Newsletter Link: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters
Events calendar: https://www.tedcomd.com/events
FYSA: Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and spurring innovation in the defense industrial base. Executive Orders
Read more here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/modernizing-defense-acquisitions-and-spurring-innovation-in-the-defense-industrial-base/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here:
https://www.sotterley.org/events/
Docents and Visitor Center Assistants Needed!
Volunteer form: https://sotterley.org/?ff_landing=6
Thursday September 18, 2025 | 4 pm to 7 pm Thirsty Thursday at Aeropark
St Mary's County Regional Airport –2W6 -An open-air block party outside the terminal with local craft beverages, community spirit, and a toast to summer’s close as fall begins—perfect for kicking back after work with friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
Sunday, September 20 & 21st, 2025 | 10 am to 5 pm ArtFest '25 - Art & Music Festival at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd, Solomons. Enjoy more than 180 artist booths, 40 performers on four stages, activities for kids in the Discovery Tent, Studio School, and the Zany Zone, along with great food, wine & beer. EVENT DETAILS: https://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/Artsfest
Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) - Events here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
NEWS: HSMC announces the launch of www.stmarysfort.com, a new digital experience designed to connect the public with one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Maryland’s history.
- September 21, 2025 | 10 am & 1 pm Maryland Dove Public Sail –
Sail aboard the Maryland Dove on the St. Mary’s River. Learn about the 1634 voyage while enjoying scenic views. Ages 5+. $60 Registration required: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov
September 26th, 2025 | 10 am -3 pm RiverFest 2025- Live music all day, kayaking, arts and crafts, live animals, engaging exhibits, and more! To keep all of these activities free for our community, we need your help!
Help make RiverFest a success by signing up to volunteer and sharing our flyer on social media! If your business or organization would like to sponsor the event, exhibit, or provide an activity, contact Emma at emmaSMRWA@gmail.com.
COSMIC Symphony 30th year Birthday Bash- directed by Will Esterling, featuring the music of Stravinsky, Brahms, and Rimsky-Korsakov.
- Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 4:00 pm at St. Nicholas Lutheran Church 1450 Plum Point Rd. Huntingtown, MD 20639 FREE CONCERT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
- Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 3:00 pm at Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, SMCM FREE CONCERT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Saturday October 8th, 2024| 9 am –12 pm 4th Annual Great Mills Community Clean up - Join the St. Mary's CDC in helping us clean up Great Mills Road and our surrounding areas by participating. Register by Sept. 19th: https://tinyurl.com/stmaryscdccleanup25
Find Local Farmers Markets Near You! Southern Maryland Buy Local Guide Available Now- Your one-stop resource for local farmers and enjoy the best of SoMD. View the SoMD Farmers Market Guide HERE
St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign up:
https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/
Planning a Conference or meeting? St Mary’s County is a prime location. Partner with organizations to highlight local lodging options and 'things to do' for conference attendees. Check out the St. Mary’s County website: Visit St. Mary's MD
St. Mary’s County Activity Search: https://recreation.stmarysmd.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&category=SPEC
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit:
https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/
Free admission for the Military!
NOTE! Clement’s Island Museum is closed for reconstruction.
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