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Here's What's Happening This Week 2.21.2024

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES 

Wednesday, February 28 | 8:30 - 10:00am – The U.S. Blue Economy - Navy, NOAA, and Southern Maryland – Speaker: RDML Tim Gallaudet, PhD, USN (ret). Former NOAA Deputy Administrator at USMSM | Building 2 | Center Hall. Registration now open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/timgallaudet/

Sponsored by Lockheed Martin

Save the date for the following programs!

March 13, 2024 | 8:30 am - 10:00 am- Ms. Leslie D. Taylor – My story in honor of Women’s History Month at USMSM, Ms. Taylor’s bio and registration here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/womenshistory2024/

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 |8am – 4:30pm -TPP 2024 DEFENSE SUMMIT at USMSM. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/defsummit2024/

Wednesday, April 17 – NAWCAD Industry Day at USMSM SMART Bldg. (information available shortly)

SoMD 2030 is funded by NAWCAD to build the STEM pipeline, increase career opportunities, and connect talented students with apprenticeships and internships in Southern MD, working with government, industry, and academia. Learn more details about the SoMD 2030 workforce development initiative: https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/ Contact: Jen Brown, SoMD 2030, Director at  jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org for more information.

AMP/TJR Youth Apprenticeship Program seeking companies to host apprentices! The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) welcome local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program. We are looking to increase the number of apprentices and business partners for the 2024-25 school year. SMCPS Forrest Tech Center will be working this spring to place students in apprenticeship positions that begin between June and September 2024. Calvert and Charles counties are also in discussion for 2024-2025. If your company plans to participate next school year, please complete the 2024-2025 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-2025-Youth-Apprentice-Industry-Request-Form-Updated-Jan-2024-3-1.docx and submit ithttps://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-2025-Youth-Apprentice-Industry-Request-Form-Updated-Jan-2024-3-1.docx to kawhite@smcps.org by Thursday, February 29, 2024.  Check out the AMP/TJR video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00

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

SPARK Career Awareness Fair press coverage with photos. Link: Southern Maryland News: https://www.somdnews.com/community/conference-gives-students-a-career-spark/article_179d2650-cd0d-11ee-b42e-6ff92abcddff.html

TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Kiki Hall for more information at 301-866-4088 or kiki.hall@paxpartnership.org

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD -NAVAIR

Tech Bridge – NAVAL X here:  https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx

March 5, 2024 | 9:00am -5:00PM -Liberty Tech Bridge Shipboard Robotics Technical Exchange Meeting- Attendees: GOVT/Industry/Academia. Location: Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard, 19112

Event overview:

Join NSWC Philadelphia and NAWCAD Lakehurst at an in-person technical exchange to answer the following questions and develop cooperative agreements to develop solutions:

  1. What is the problem we are trying to solve, and why is this technology important for the future fleet?
  2. What are the constraints on the problem and solution?
  3. Who is the customer and what are their needs?
  4. What is the current state of the art?
  5. What resources are available to us?
  6. What can we deliver tomorrow?

EDUCATION

Please visit our new improved STEM-LINK website for all things related to STEM. Link: https://paxpartnership.org/stem-link/

Saturday, 18 May 2024 NAWCAD and The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) are pleased to announce the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - Inspiring the Next Generation (STEM-ING 2024) event for our eleventh year. The event will be at the St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, MD. This one-day STEM-ING event is designed for middle school girls in the tri-county region to gain confidence in STEM and learn about STEM fields and associated careers. Throughout the day, 100 young women will hear from Wonder Women, positive role models in the STEM industry and academia, and will have an opportunity to select from up to 10 fun, interactive, and challenging STEM related workshops. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please see the committee descriptions below where we need help and register via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-stem-ing-volunteer-registration-tickets-795469539807 . We also welcome High School volunteers, but ask that they register with Facilities, Events, or as a Workshop Assistant. We will hold a Volunteer Training Night on Thursday, 16 May. During this event, the students will attend 3 STEM related workshops. Link here: https://www.stem-ing.org/2024-stem-event/ Our Workshop Team Leads, Laura Ross (e.ross12.civ@us.navy.mil)and Kristen Finnegan (kristen.t.finnegan.civ@us.navy.mil), are looking for new workshop events and activities for the upcoming 2024 STEM-ING event. Please share your ideas.

June 24 - 27, 2024- NAWCAD SUMMER WORKSHOP PROGRAM: - Summer Business & Financial Workshops for Rising High School Seniors- Explore the career of a business financial manager supporting NAWCAD at PAX NAS. Application Window Extended Jan 29 – Mar 28 Application directions at http://tinyurl.com/6e3dxyzt and application here at http://tinyurl.com/yc6frm34

July 8 - August 2, 2024 - NAWCAD WORKFORCE PROGRAM: - Summer Workshop Next Generation NAWCAD Workforce (N2W) Internship Program for Rising High School Seniors. Application window Jan 24-Feb 23, 2024!  More here: https://shorturl.at/JNPSZ- How to apply here: http://shorturl.at/kzJV0

St Mary’s College of Maryland Intern Program:

  • Friday, 22 March, 2024 | 7-8:30pm- Internship Film Festival to raise the profile of internships and celebrate the work of our employer partners and interns. SMCM is launching our first ever Internship Film Festival during Career Week in March 2024. The event will have a live audience and will feature prizes for the top video submissions. There are three ways employers can get involved to help make this a highly successful event: encourage video submissions, sponsor awards, or become a community booster. More information can be found in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/44420/employer_preview?token=TCjkdnDKghk5LHFivW6wzjEOL8AVep2n1WNgqdGAPaNT0YYRF6gY-g
  • Tuesday, 26 March, 2024 |10am-2pm - Career & Internship Fair at St. Mary's College of Maryland- Hire for your open positions—including internships and jobs for graduating students—plus network with students exploring career paths and build awareness of your organization. Located at the Recreational Courts in the Athletics and Recreation Center. Admission is complimentary; optional boxed lunches are $15 each. Advance registration is required by Friday, March 8 at 5pm. Contact: Melissa Golowski at magolowski@smcm.eduor 240-895-4203. Registration is online in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/45638/employer_preview?token=7w9X2d2imC80a1WnS9IBr0fgcf0vSy5LD_231nzwvTkOnlc9lpTXDA

Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Subscribe to their newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Je5H45l/Subscribe Website: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/

CSD Upcoming Events

 

TPP is leading the 2024 Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) for the sixth year on February 24th, 2024 at SMCM -Learn more at https://jshs.org/region/maryland/.

TAC formerly MISI dreamport –Check out events and any questions please email us at events@thetac.tech - MISI Changes Name to Technology Advancement Center To Reflect Evolving Mission And Value Offered To The Community.  Read more here: https://thetac.tech/misi-changes-name-to-technology-advancement-center-to-reflect-evolving-mission-and-value-offered-to-the-community/

GBC MISI Academy- Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Programs. More here: https://thegbcacademy.org/

College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information & news can be found here:  https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.

  • CSM News: Thirty VEX robotics teams from Charles County middle and high schools descended upon the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently to compete in the Southern Maryland VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) Tournament – marking the return of in-person robotic competition at the college post-pandemic.-The VEX Robotics Competition is the largest middle school and high school robotics program globally, with more than 20,000 teams from 50 countries playing in more than 1,700 competitions worldwide. Members of CSM’s competitive robotics team, the Talons, hosted the event at the La Plata Campus in late January and joined in the fun by volunteering as scorekeepers, referees and judges at the tournament. CSM faculty members pitched in as judges, hosts, and field construction and cleanup crews. Read more here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2024/csm-hosts-robotics-tournament-for-30-local-middle-high-schools.html
  • CSM celebrates 25thwinter commencement and presents the Trustee Distinguished Service Award to TPP Executive Director, Bonnie Green - Southern MD News, Friday January 19th, 2024.
  • SAVE THE DATE! March 21-22, 2024 - CSM Velocity Center- 2024 Velocity X: AI Hackathon! The College of Southern Maryland is excited to collaborate with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for the 2024 Velocity X: AI Hackathon! Visit the link below to learn more about the Image recognition challenge Military Aircraft Detection.  More here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/2024-velocity-x-ai-hackathon/ or here: https://www.jotform.com/222694507025152?utm_source=jotform
  • April 18, 2024 - The 14th Annual Nonprofit Conference “Community Unity: Building a Resilient Nonprofit Sector” Registration opens in mid-March- CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson returns as the keynote speaker! More here: csmd.edu/NPIconference  
  • Training solutions for businesses, powered by the CSM. Contact them here: https://workforce.csmd.edu

SCHOLARSHIPS

CSM Alum Destiny Morgan Establishes ‘Kuinua Together’ Scholarship to Uplift Future Tech Leaders - Over the past five years, the Foundation has awarded an average of over 600 scholarships a year for a total of more than $4 million. Donors can start their own scholarship fund with as little as $1,000 or donate to one of the dozens of established scholarships, including Kuinua Together, at https://www.csmd.edu/foundation/give/index.html

The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) announces open season for Scholarship Applications for the 2024/2025 Academic Year. Applications are being accepted now through April 15th via email, NDTAHQ@ndtahq.com. NDTA wants to provide scholarships to students pursuing an education in logistics, transportation, or passenger travel. The goal is to foster the growth and development of logistics and transportation professionals. They provide students with scholarships, and with the opportunity to join the Industry Connect Program (ICP). To learn about the scholarship qualification details and to see what it takes to apply for a scholarship, go to https://www.ndtahq.com/foundation/, call 703-751-5011 or send an email to ndtahq@ndtahq.com. Read student testimonials from previous scholarship recipients to learn about the impact it has had on their studies.

Del. Brian Crosby's academic scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year! 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. In order to apply, you must be a resident of District 29B, which covers the southern portion of St. Mary's County, including California, Lexington Park, Great Mills, Ridge, and others. Please fill out the scholarship application form with your required documents no later than March 15, 2024. Students interested in the Delegate Scholarship should also consider applying for the additional state financial aid opportunities below:

*Further details here:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeit4c4hKR8aP8LOAbTNlcnXa8Yye85JVDCj7xL_H8KjvXHPA/viewform

*Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant:  https://mhec.state.md.us/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_gagrant.aspx
* Education Assistance Grant:  https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_ea.aspx
* Community College Promise Program:  https://mhec.state.md.us/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_MDCommunityCollegePromiseScholarship.aspx
* Confirm which district you live in here:  http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District

 

BECA's St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application is available here: www.smcbeca.org . Deadline March 1, 2024, recommended submission by February 23, 2024. For more assistance, watch this video:   https://www.loom.com/share/f3b4fe1b3bdb4ef7b34a0f98a4d17182?sid=4bac46dd-259c-40d7-8efc-06aa019fbaf3

2024 Naval Horizons is now live! Naval Horizons is a student essay contest introducing students to cutting-edge STEM topics impacting the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps through an engaging video series. The STEM topics in the video series include space weather, aerospace optometry, epidemiology, machine learning and more! The submission period for the contest is officially open to college and high school students who are U.S. citizens, and essays will be accepted until June 10, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET. Check out the flyer and learn more at https://navalhorizons.us 

RESOURCES

Please note:  Economic and Workforce Information Resources are located at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.

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. New industries, businesses, and jobs that can be created, when a new technology is brought to market, are just a few of the successes that take effect through technology transfer (T2), and 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

Proposed Commuter Bus Service Changes Public Hearings

MTA will hold five public hearings (three virtual, two in-person) to gather public testimony. Individuals unable to participate in a public hearing can still submit written or oral testimony. MTA will accept testimony through Monday, April 29, 2024.

Monday, March 18, 7-9pm- VIRTUAL

  • Join online: use the Zoom Meeting link
  • Join by phone: dial 301-715-8592, enter Meeting ID: 842 1058 7046

Thursday, March 21, 7-9pm - ¬VIRTUAL

  • Join online: use the Zoom Meeting link
  • Join by phone: dial 301-715-8592, enter Meeting ID: 842 1058 7046

Saturday, March 23, 10am - 12noon - VIRTUAL

Join online: use the Zoom Meeting link

Join by phone: dial 301-715-8592, enter Meeting ID: 842 1058 7046

Link:  https://www.mta.maryland.gov/commuter-bus2024

Wednesday February 28, 2024, 9am -4pm Ventura Defense Industry Forum VDIF Kickoff - Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010 -This event provides a forum for NAVAIR, NAVFAC, & NAVSEA to engage the industrial base with our government customers. More here: www.venturadefenseindustryforum.org and tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ventura-defense-industry-forum-tickets-740270497987

Thursday, February 29 | 9am-11am Charles County Military Alliance Council (MAC)- Naval Support Facility Indian Head has arrived at a pivotal time. The commands on the base, as well as the defense community that supports them, are in the midst of a massive modernization effort. The U.S. Navy is seeking to increase its capacity and capabilities to ensure our military is prepared to face any potential threats on the horizon. We want to make sure that our community and business leaders are in the loop about what’s happening at the base and the opportunities it presents throughout our region. Join us for our Second Annual State of the Station at the CSM Velocity Center at 4465 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640.m. What to Expect: Briefings from leaders of NSF Indian Head’s major commands, including Naval Surface Warfare Center, NSF South Potomac, EXU-1, CBIRF and more. Additional speakers include Indian Head Mayor Brandon Paulin and Charles County Commissioners President Reuben Collins. RSVP to ensure that we have space available for all. Please RSVP now by visiting our State of the Station registration page.

Saturday March 9th, Pax River Air Museum STEAM Day (PRNAM) are still looking for vendors for their annual STEAM Day on Saturday March 9! Interested vendors MUST provide a hands-on activity. Registration closes on February 28th. Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdj6ifb8he.../viewform

  • PRNAM announces the sponsorship of two ACES (Achieving, Contributing, Engaging, Succeeding) Scholarships awarded to students or prospective students admitted in regionally accredited colleges or universities, who are preparing for careers in science, technology, engineering, or math majors with an emphasis on aviation. See application above in BECA's St. Mary's County Common Scholarship
  • PRNAM is hiring! Event & Marketing Position. Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7161816213445132288/
  • Become a PRNAM member today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership

SAVE THE DATE! April 3 - 4, 2024 - University of Maryland MATRIX Lab and the A. James Clark School of Engineering is hosting an Autonomy Workforce Development Summit at the USMSM campus. More here: https://matrix.umd.edu/autonomy-summit

Uncle Sam wants you to help train government HR to hire tech talent by Natalie Alms, Staff Reporter, Nextgov/FCW | January 19, 2024 - Several agencies are hosting a challenge with prize money meant to spur innovation in how the government hires techies. The Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Digital Service and Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Performance and Personnel Management want ideas on how to train government HR professionals into experts in recruiting and hiring tech talent. The offices are hosting a prize challenge on the General Services Administration’s Challenge.gov to source ideas and are offering up to $880,000 in cash prizes. The winner will be charged with developing and leading a pilot program to test the feasibility of their training for HR feds. Read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=7895&action=edit

NIST Risk Management Framework Aims to Improve Trustworthiness of Artificial Intelligence -New guidance seeks to cultivate trust in AI technologies and promote AI innovation while mitigating risk. Read more here: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/01/nist-risk-management-framework-aims-improve-trustworthiness-artificial

Marylanders Online is the University of Maryland Extension’s newest program empowering Marylanders by improving digital accessibility. The links below are resources that make sharing the program on-site and across your network easy: flyers, graphics, and more. Resources: Digital Assets | Printable Graphics | In One Easy Kit- Learn more about the program here. For questions, contact 1-866-206-8467 or marylandersonline@umd.edu

Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Executive Program. LSM is calling for nominations of outstanding mid- to senior-level executives who are passionate about creating a better community for all. Nominate a colleague today!   https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/

Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow-on social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com.

Maryland SBDC Online Training- Check out their NO-Cost Online Training & Workshops! SBDC offers a comprehensive range of online training courses and programs. https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training

SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab -Maryland life science and technology businesses with a compelling innovation, TEDCO and Team leverage decades of experience in writing, reviewing, and winning SBIR/STTR and other federal grants and contracts to position you for up to $275,000 of non-dilutive Phase I funding from the National Science Foundation. Our team is comprised of experts at OST Global Solutions and the Maryland Small Business Development Center, with subject matter expert proposal reviewers culled from TEDCO’s Network Advisors. Apply here: https://tedco.tfaforms.net/84

TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here:  https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters.

SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Opened January 8th to expand and strengthen its National Innovation Ecosystem | Organizations will compete in two stages for $50,000 to $200,000 in prizes; SBA to award up to $3 Million in Stage One Prizes- Published on January 8, 2024

SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition- Stage Two of the competition offers an additional $50,000 to $150,000 in cash prizes to eligible Stage One winners to provide direct assistance to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and startups that are looking to commercialize their innovation. To access the guidelines and application portal, please visit  https://www.americasseedfund.us/accelerators Interested in being a judge for the Growth Accelerator Competition? Fill out the following interest form: https://bit.ly/2024GAFCJudgeInterest

Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs - Monthly Small Biz Bulletin -  nhttps://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/Business-Resources.aspx

The Maryland Business Opportunity Center (MBOC), a program of the Maryland SBDC at University of Maryland, College Park in collaboration with the MBOC, Southern Region is happy to announce the launch of the 2024 SBDC BIRE Program for Lexington Park, a no-cost business assistance and improvement program. The Program was created by Garrett Glover, Senior Retail and Restaurant Business Specialist with the MD SBDC. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Wynne Briscoe, Director of the Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region if you have any questions or concerns. at wsbriscoe@csmd.edu

Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland events calendar: https://rmiofmaryland.com/

March 2, 2024| 4:30 pm – 7pm - SMYP is partnering with Young Professionals groups from Calvert County (Young Professionals Network of Southern Maryland) and Charles County (Charles County Chamber of Commerce – Young Professionals Group) to host a REGIONAL Young Professionals event in Charlotte Hall, at Sluss Memorial Hall, 30045 Business Center Drive, Charlotte Hall. Registration is REQUIRED as there will be a cap of 100 guests. Please register HERE

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Tri-County Council (TCC) - Facebook: Tri-County Council's Southern Maryland Job Source  TCC Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T.) monthly Business News/Updates newsletter! Email BESTeam@tccsmd.org to request to subscribe.   

Check out the most up-to-date Hot Jobs! For a list of employers hiring part-time or full-time positions: https://bit.ly/wklyfhotjobs

Job Fairs! Future dates at the Pax River NAS Museum: April 23, August 20, November 19 Contact: Janet Giles / JobZone, LLC, 434-263-5102 O/540-226-1473  Janet.Giles@JobZoneOnline.com, www.JobZoneOnline.com

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

St. Mary’s County Library is conducting strategic planning to focus on the services it should offer our developing County over the next five years. As part of the process, St. Mary’s County Library is surveying our community to gain a more precise understanding of the community’s needs, interests, and priorities. Please share your perceptions about the Library and offer feedback regarding what resources and services you wish to see provided by taking our online survey. The survey is available until Monday, March 4 through the St. Mary’s County Library website, www.stmalib.org or directly on the Library Strategic Plan website, chttps://libraryiq.mysocialpinpoint.com/st-marys-county-library-strategic-plan

Friday, March 1, 2024 | 11am - 3pm Calvert County to host a day of support and services at Community Resource Fair, College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus. The Resource Fair is for community members who need supportive services to connect with multiple services and resources in one day, at one place. More than 50 local agencies, service organizations and local businesses will be attending, providing free demonstrations, giveaways, advice, and resources related to housing, utilities, jobs, family needs, diapers, transportation, food, medical/personal care, legal and vital records. A meal will be provided by Brooks United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive Church and Solomons Mission, Grab ‘n ‘go pantry. LifeStyles of Maryland will provide free shuttle services throughout the county. For more information, including transportation options, visit: www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/CommunityResourceFair. For questions: community.resources@calvertcountymd.gov or call 410-535-1600, ext. 8803.

Mar 2 & 3 2024 3:00pm - COSMIC Symphony concert titled Rebirth will feature the winners of the 2023-24 Young Artists Competition Steven Toth and Ester Bonney and the music of Ludwig van Beethoven. Venue on 2nd March: Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center- St. Mary’s College of Maryland - FREE CONCERT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED

Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. Tour season is over! Will open again in May.

  • National History Day® is a nonprofit education organization improving the teaching and learning of history. Historic Sotterley is proud to facilitate the St. Mary's County District level contest for National History Day. We are asking for your help to reward these students for their efforts outside of regular schoolwork. We would like to raise $500 to purchase a $100 Amazon gift card prizes for five special awards: Help us reach our $500 goal and give back to these students here: 

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E4825&id=56

  • March 16 , 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - St. Mary's County History Day
  • March 20, 2024 - People & Perspectives with Caitlyn Hunter
  • March 23 & 30, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Growing for Good Volunteer Planting Days
  • March 25-29 - Spring Break Activities
  • Please save these dates and check their event calendar at www.sotterley.org/events in the coming weeks to find out more!

St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website:   https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E 

Keep up to date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/.

St. Mary's school board announces Blueprint town hall schedule! —Tuesday, March 12, 2024 — Pillar 2: Teachers and leaders- Get more information here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/st-marys-school-board-announces-blueprint-town-hall-schedule/.

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

  • Tue, Mar 12, 2024 |10:00 am - 04:00 pm- Outdoor Exhibits open for the season!

St Mary's College of Maryland https://www.smcm.edu/

  • Exhibition at Boyden Gallery (SMCM) through March 6 - "It’s in the Water: Art and Environmental Advocacy" Opening Celebration, Artist Dialogue Opening February 6th - Come consider local and global environmental issues through the work of two multimedia artists at the exhibition. Mark Cooper's installation "Aftermath," a collaborative work with a team of Boston College professors and students, addresses how the global economy of throwaway consumption disproportionately impacts the Global South. Billy Friebele engages both the history and current state of the Anacostia River watershed in Washington, D.C. through video, sculpture, and interactive artworks. Their works offer creative meditations on current environmental impacts and crises and act as calls for engagement and environmental action. Exhibition is free and open to the public.

St. Mary’s County Museum Division - please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.

Old Jail Museum  https://www.facebook.com/events/226053876596689/226053906596686/?active_tab=about

St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ For more, phone: 301-769-2222.  https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992

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