Speaker: Admiral James Foggo III, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy.

May 27, 2026 - NAWCAD Industry Day! Registration is open and agenda and breakout sessions listed. Register here:

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! June 9, 2026, TPP/ANA Panel with Webster Outlying Field (WOLF)

SOMD Tech Bridge at TechPort – https://techport.center connects naval technology needs to innovative solutions from industry, startups, academia, and more, with a focus on unmanned systems, autonomous tech, modeling/simulation, and training environments.

June 22 - 26, 2026| 8:45 am -3:15 pm SMCM Space Camp 2026 is now open! Students can submit applications by completing a Google Form link below. The Google Form also provides access to a publicly shared folder containing:

Engineer Your Career This Summer/ Robotics STEM Summer Camp at USMSM June 22 to July 3, 2026 – Apply by May 30th, 2026

Invent The Future This Summer- Applied Artificial Intelligence Summer Camp @ USMSM - July 6th – August 7th 2026 – Apply by May 30th, 2026 Application QR code here: https://paxpartnership.org/invent-the-future-this-summer/

growingStems program information about camps and how to sign up! Combat Robotics – Termite - Ant Weight/Plastics – Honey Cracked

Charles County Public Schools Awards The Patuxent Partnership the Community Partner of the Year in grateful recognition of the sponsorship and commitment to the 2025-2026 Charles County Spark Career Fair and support of student apprenticeships.

Join the YMCA today as a Founding Member by visiting our membership trailer onsite and take a hard hat tour of the facility.

May 16-17, 2026, Patuxent River EMS Conference at USMSM Airport Rd. – Join professionals from around the region focused on real-world training and take part in hands-on workshops. Limited seats. More information here: https://paxriveremsconference.square.site/

at Timbre, Baltimore, MD. The program will feature engaging speakers, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. For more details, please visit: https://wtci.org/events/women-spanning-the-globe/

June 4, 2026, Housing Solutions Symposium at St. Mary's College of Maryland – Bringing together stakeholders to discuss solutions to the "missing middle" housing challenge in the County. More info and a registration link:

Friday, June 26^th,2026, the Pax River Navy League team is hosting its 28^th Annual golf tournament to benefit Navy Relief at the Cedar Point Golf Course. Please complete the form to reserve your foursome and send it to Scott White at: swhite@htii.com.

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!

Check out dates and hiring events here:

https://paxpartnership.org/2026-job-fairs-save-the-dates/

May 21^st,2026 | 10am – 4 pm 15^th Annual Southern Maryland Hiring Event see Jobseeker Registration here:

https://tccsmd.news/15thAnnlSomdHiringEvent-JobseekerRegist5-21-26

COSMIC Symphony follow here: https://cosmicsymphony.org/

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

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

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

Help Us Feed Hungry Kids This Summer!

For the past nine years, we’ve worked alongside St. Mary’s County Public Schools and the USDA to provide free lunches to children throughout the summer. Last year we served nearly 800 meals at Lexington Park Library, with some days reaching over 50 kids. Unfortunately, due to funding changes, the school system is no longer able to support the program this summer. We are accepting donations of non-perishable snacks at all Library locations starting today, May 8. We're also accepting monetary donations to go towards snacks and meals for kids this summer.

Summer Snacks: Healthy, hearty, individually packaged snacks that kids enjoy are preferred.

Granola bars - Fruit cups/applesauce pouches - Shelf-stable milk or juice boxes
Individual packs of crackers/pretzels/popcorn/chickpeas, etc.
Peanut butter packs (or allergy-safe alternatives)
Trail mix
Tuna pouches
Mini chomps or meat sticks
Raisins
Individual hummus or ranch cups
Freeze-dried fruit or fruit leather
Mini bagels
If you are interested in donating perishable snacks (fruit, string cheese, etc.) please contact us at info@stmalib.org to coordinate donations.

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! NOTE! Clement’s Island Museum is closed for reconstruction.

The Drayden African American Schoolhouse Offers Free Public Open House. For more information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open Houses, programs, admission prices, and more, visit the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Facebook.com/DraydenSchool or call (301) 994-1471
August 24–27, 2026, and September 14–17, 2026 Summer “Art Kids” Classes at St. Clement’s Island Museum- Pre registration is required, and the cost is $7 per child (ages 7–14 only). All materials are provided; however, participants are asked to bring a light snack. For more information or to sign up, please email Olivia Flack with the Museum Division at Olivia.Flack@stmaryscountymd.gov.