by Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, USN (ret.) Former Acting NOAA Administrator - Author of “Holding Fast In Heavy Seas”

https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/marine-science-technology-leadership-in-turbulent-times/

A TPP program in collaboration with the Steny H. Hoyer Center for the Study of Democracy at SMCM

https://thebaynet.com/rear-adm5tf5iral-tim-gallaudet-to-discuss-marine-science-technology-leadership-in-turbulent-times-at-st-marys-college/

NAWCAD SOMD Tech Bridge and the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) EA-18G Growler Integrated Product Team (IPT) present Commander Michael Mabrey, EA-18G Growler Level 1 IPT Lead, PMA-265, and Rick Tarr, Director of the SOMD Tech Bridge.

Students can still apply for fall semester internships through HawkJobs.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), The National Public Honors College. https://www.smcm.edu/ The general SMCM Events link.

The Community Hub website lists events and opportunities of interest to the public. Newsletter: The form to sign up for the SMCM general community outreach newsletter:

· · “What is Community” Community Hour will be held once a month on Tuesdays from October through May, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Daugherty-Palmer Commons.

The Center for Maritime Strategy is accepting applications for its Spring 2027 Nimitz Internship Program, due by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 26th. Interns gain hands-on exposure to think-tank work, from convening logistics to research writing, in a part-time, in-person role in Arlington, VA with a modest stipend.To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample as a single PDF to Nick Weising (nweising@navyleague.org)

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Office of Career Development and Community Engagement (CDCE), invite you to our Fall 2026 Career & Internship Fair! This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your company culture and open positions by engaging face-to-face with talented students across various majors. Join us November 3, 2026 10 am-2 pm to meet ambitious students eager to hear about volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities! Venue

Nathan Swick teaches engineering at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown. He has been selected to join the upcoming crew deployment to the Flashline Mars Arctic Station (FMARS) on Devon Island. The mission is twofold: To prepare critical facilities for vital research in engineering, geology, and human factors to advance humanity's readiness for Mars, while actively bridging the gap between space analog research and classrooms through student communication initiatives.

For a $10,000 sponsorship, offers Targeted Brand Visibility, Direct Community Impact, Local PR & Media, and an Exclusive Corporate Representation debrief.

For further information, please contact Bonnie Green, Executive Director, TPP at bonnie.green@paxpartnership.org or 301-866-9705 | 410-271-5310

Tri County Council for Southern Maryland Now Hiring Blueprint Specialist Apply Today:

College of Southern MD Velocity Center, 4465 Indian Head Hwy. Indian Head, MD. Must be a U.S. citizen & have or be able to obtain an active security clearance Register today: https://tccsmd.news/Oct21stDefense-TechnologyJobFair2026

The University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering’s MATRIX Lab is expanding its team! We are seeking researchers to join our UMD team in Southern Maryland in two areas.

Flight Simulators open Tuesday to Sunday, 12-4 pm, and 10-4 pm on Saturdays. The museum is seeking adults (18+) to supervise the simulators on weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!

Apollo 13 Join PRNAM on Saturday, October 3rd for the return of Film on the Flight Line! Doors open at 7 pm, and guests are welcome to bring blankets and chairs.

There will be a Q&A session prior to the film with members of their aviation and aerospace community at 7:30 p.m., and the film will start at dusk.

COSMIC Symphony at www.givebutter.com/cosmicseasonkickoff

Oct 11, 2026 | 3:00 pm An exciting 2026-2027 season opens with “The British are Coming,” Featuring works of Walton, Elgar, and Vaughn Williams. A Meinl Weston Performing Artist, solo tubist Dr. Jasmine “Jazzie” Pigott tours internationally. She appears with her duo J² with euphoniumist Jermaine Fryer, and serves as the Adjunct Professor of Tuba at Rowan University.

FREE CONCERT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED at Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center

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

Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) - Events

Here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/

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

Angelika's Kitchen is now open Thursday to Sunday at Farthings Pub, with a carefully curated menu of seasonal, from-scratch dishes that celebrate the bounty of local growers in St. Mary's County: Thursday: 11 am – 3 pm | Friday–Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm

St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign-up: 

https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Check out their calendar for more great events!

Save the date! Saturday, November 7: Author Fair 2026, Leonardtown Library
S.E.E.D.S. Library NOW OPEN! Fall Season: August 1 - October 31 -
Learn more about S.E.E.D.S. Library
NOTE! Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 12 pm to 4 pm. The St. Mary's County Homelessness Prevention Board will host a Community Resource Day at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, bringing together local agencies and caring community partners to connect residents with vital services and support. The event is free and open to the public, with a free lunch provided for all attendees. There is space for more social services vendors, please register for the event: https://forms.gle/Zs7EhUMPE3cQdsPXA
To volunteer, please contact us: https://forms.gle/LG8tmLrt4kWeV6qD6

Visit St. Mary's MD (VSMMD) website is a great resource to plan your evenings and weekends. The website's calendar includes events across the county. VSMMD Is now accepting applications for 2027. The Marketing and Sponsorship Program supports event planners, entrepreneurs, promoters, and other tourism partners by providing financial and marketing resources. In FY26, VSMMD awarded 19 marketing and/or sponsorship opportunities to its partners. To learn more, click here.

St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks is launching a new online registration platform! CivicPlus provides improved access to activities, classes, leagues, memberships, and facility reservations with seamless online registration and secure payment processing. Create a household account here: https://secure.rec1.com/MD/st-marys-county-md/catalog

St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit:

https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/ Free admission for the Military! Explore the Potomac: 2026 Dinner & A Cruise Series. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit https://bit.ly/DinnerCruise2026 or contact Janet Cooper at Janet.Cooper@stmaryscountymd.gov