Here's What's Happening This Week 10.8.2025
TPP Program & Updates
TPP Defense Summit NOVEMBER 19th, 2025 | 8 am – 4:45 pm
Registration here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/tpp-2025-defense-summit/
Please download the Sponsorship Opportunities form for the TPP Defense Summit. Link found here: https://paxpartnership.org/membership/sponsorship-opportunities/
The draft agenda will be provided in the next few days. The government shutdown has created some challenges.
We thank our early Defense Summit sponsors: Diamond, Northrop Grumman Corporation | Silver Sponsors, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and CDW-G
October 22, 2025 |8:30- 10:30 TPP Annual Meeting at TechPort at Aeropark!
Registration open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/tpp-annual-meeting-2025/
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/
Acquisition Research Program invites you to submit a research paper or panel proposal for the “Accelerating Warfighting Capabilities”, NPS 23rd Annual Acquisition Research Symposium & Innovation Summit.
This event intends to inform acquisition policy and modernization efforts.
This dual event will explore and promote innovative ways to enhance readiness, deter
adversaries, and increase warfighting capabilities by reviving our defense industrial base, reforming our acquisition process, and rapidly fielding emerging technologies.
CALL FOR PAPER AND PANEL PROPOSALS - DUE 18 NOVEMBER 2025
The Summit welcome papers and panels proposals that address these areas of concern, as well as any other topics related to accelerating warfighting capabilities in procurement, acquisition, requirements, test and evaluation, maritime dominance, space systems acquisition, contracting and commercial solutions, research and development, program management, acquisition workforce, industrial base and supply chain, emerging technologies, risk-taking and innovation, and technology transition, and readiness.
Visit the symposium website for topic suggestions and submission guidelines.
EDUCATION
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 25, 2025 |10:00-2:00 STEAM Festival at St. Mary's Fairgrounds!
October 29th, | 11 am -2 pm Building Careers: Apprenticeship Fair 2025
Jobseeker Registration: https://tccsmd.news/JobseekerRegistOct29
Organization/Business Registration:
https://tccsmd.news/ApprenticshipOrgsRegistOct29
Venue: - Waldorf West Charles County Public Library - Waldorf West, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf
St. Mary’s College of Maryland ( SMCM) https://www.smcm.edu/ The National Public Honors College.
Center for the Study of Democracy(CSD) at SMCM
https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/
Newsletter:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Je5H45l/Subscribe
Events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/events/
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
NEWS: CSM and Towson University (TU) have partnered to increase educational pathways for students in our region. On September 29, 2025, Yolanda Wilson, Ed.D., College of Southern Maryland President, and Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D., Towson University President, signed a General Admissions and Reverse Transfer Agreement that creates a seamless transition for students enrolled at CSM with guaranteed admission to TU upon completing an associate degree.
The January 2026 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair (SMCSEF) will be at the USMSM SMART Building and is open to 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
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
AFCEA Southern Maryland
Webinar rescheduled for Thursday, November 6 | 11:30 am – 12:45 pm (ET)
What Keeps You Up at Night? Part 13, AFCEA Southern Maryland, invites you to Part 13, an incredibly interactive event
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
NOTE! Pax River Roost.
The AOC Board Elections opened October 1st.
To cast your vote, please follow the instructions below:
1) Access the Voting Portal. Click on the link provided below to access the voting portal: https://www.electionsonline.com/vote/
2) Input Your Email Address. Upon clicking the link, you will be prompted to input your email address. Please use the email address associated with your AOC membership.
3) Receive Your Voting Access Link. After entering your email address, a separate link with access to the voting platform will be emailed to you directly. This link is unique and will grant you access to the voting system.
4) if you do not see the separate email with the link, please be sure to check your spam folder or contact Glorianne O’Neilin (oneilin@crows.org)
October 21, 2025 - The 2025 ARDIS Symposium. This one-day, solutions-driven forum is designed as a high-level, moderated exchange rather than a traditional trade show. ARDIS connects defense innovators—government, primes, non-traditional vendors, startups, and academia. Essential for Both Procurement & Technical Teams,
the focus is on accelerating technology pathways from prototype to deployment. Website: www.ardis.eventbrite.com
October 23, 2025 | 5 pm -7 pm St Mary’s Young Professionals,
at Action Lounge for an AXE-travagant time hosted by Viking Axe Throwing. 25470 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown. Registration:
https://5mrww.share.hsforms.com/2Y_wbnYX_TBun9pFzp4dqIg
October 23, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT 2025 Southern Maryland Government Contractors' Conference -in-Person at CSM: Prince Frederick Campus- Building B Room 104/105, 115 J W Williams Rd, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678. The Maryland Association of CPAs’ Government Contractors Committee hosts this annual Southern Maryland conference for small business Government Contractors. Register here: https://macpa.org/catalog/events/21099283-2025-southern-maryland-government-contractors-conference-2025-23-10
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 on weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!
- October 11th, 2025 - The 9th Annual Wheels & Wings Car Show. More here: carshow@paxmuseum.org
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
Leonardtown Rotary's Flags for Heroes and Scholarship for Heroes
fundraiser to support scholarships for first responders and military or their dependents attending CSM. The Club's Flags for Heroes display will be in place throughout November. To submit the name of your Hero for a flag to be posted in this year's display at no cost, please email the name and relevant details to leonardtownrotary@gmail.com
To explore corporate sponsorship opportunities, go to Leonardtown (St. Mary's County) or visit https://leonardtownrotary.org/
NEWS
TPP member, Sabre Systems, LLC (Sabre), today announced the appointment of John Quigley as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 6, 2025. https://www.sabresystems.com/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
Newtowne Players Execute Iconic Murder Mystery: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap through October 12. Be sure to grab your tickets to this iconic play, which is perfect for the spooky season! Tickets and information can be found https://www.newtowneplayers.org/the-mousetrap.html
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
- To Dec 12, 2025 | Tuesday to Friday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Historic Sotterley is partnering with the Boyden Gallery at St. Mary’s College of Maryland to bring the public a new art exhibit titled “Sharing our Common Humanity from Common Ground”. The exhibit features the first 38 portraits of Historic Sotterley Descendants by artist Nicole Stewart with additional work by photographer Ken Barlow and quilter Dr. Joan M. E. Gaither.
- October 17, 18, 24, & 25 |6:00 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8:15 pm The Legends and Lore Specialty Tour is back this spooky season! This year, the tour covers brand new topics like forbidden love, gambling debt, and murder (oh my!). Explore the unconfirmed (but oh so fun!) legends and lore of Historic Sotterley with historian Sam Baldwin and actors Michael Blackwell and Shannon Spalding.
- This specialty tour starts with a fascinating presentation followed by a guided tour through the manor house with thrilling acted scenes. Celebrate the dramatics of the Halloween season with us! Advanced registrations are required. Recommended for ages 16 and older. Each tour time is limited to 20 attendees. Tour times are available at 6:00 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8:15 pm. Please visit website for ticket dates.
Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) - Events here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
· October 17, 2025 | 6–10 pm Vampire Manor – An elegant, adults-only evening of food, drink, and entertainment at the Historic St. Mary's City State House. Costumes encouraged; ages 21+. Tickets required. www.hsmcevents.com/vampire-manor
· October 18, 2025 | 5–8 pm Lost City – A family-friendly trick-or-treating adventure with games, seasonal fun at Historic St. Mary’s City. Costumes encouraged. Free, donations encouraged.
· Oct. 24 & 25, 2025 -Adults Only Tours: Murder, Magic, & Mayhem Evening walking tours uncover witchcraft, crime, and fear in 17th-century Maryland. Ages 18+. Advance registration required. Info and registration: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov
· 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.
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
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/splash.html
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.
· October 19th, 2025 Last Chance to Discover Drayden African American Schoolhouse this Season- For more information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open Houses, programs, admission prices, and more, visit their Facebook page at Facebook.com/DraydenSchool or (301) 994-1471 |
