· TPP/ANA PAE Munitions Panel – 8^th September 2026 | 5 pm -7:30 pm at PRNAM Tech Hall.

§ Ms. Thu Van Hendrey, Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Munitions (confirmed)

§ Holli Galletti, Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Munitions. (confirmed)

§ Jonathan Sharbo - Director (Acting), Rapid Capabilities Office, PEO Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) | US Navy Reserve Officer (invited)

 Central Florida TechGrove- Advanced Acquisition Documentation Analysis Prize Challenge

This challenge seeks intelligent recommender systems that leverage advanced data science, natural language processing, and machine learning to analyze procurement documentation, identify common acquisition requirements, and recommend strategic contract vehicles that improve efficiency and streamline the acquisition process.

We're looking to streamline this process and help modernize acquisition documentation analysis. If your organization is developing technologies in the following, ...this challenge is for you.

This is the U.S. Space Command’s recently published futures document focused on the 2040 timeline. It serves as the"North Star" to guide long-range planning, strategy, and campaign design and is intended to be shared broadly with our academic, governmental, industry, and allied partners.

It uniquely centers on the warfighter’s experience and directly addresses some of the Commander's critical priorities:

Lexington Park, MD – Aug 1, 2026 Vice Admiral (Ret.) Johnny Wolfe joins Sabre Systems, LLC Board of Directors – Sabre Systems, LLC, a leading provider of technology, engineering, and mission support services to the Department of War and federal civilian agencies for more than 37 years, is pleased to welcome Vice Admiral (USN, Ret.) Johnny Wolfe to the Sabre Board of Directors. VADM Wolfe spent 38 years in the United States Navy and retired as the Director, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Sabre Systems, LLC www.sabresystems.com

August 13, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. This virtual event is free for chapter members and just $5 for guests. Chris Thixton, Principal at Pension Consultants, Inc., will share practical strategies and current insights into 401(k) plan management. Human Resources Association of Southern Maryland

Making the Net Work: The Collaboration Collective
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 |8:30 am – 12:30 pm at the CSM La Plata Campus
Register here by Sept. 15
Join for a one-of-a-kind networking experience created with one purpose in mind: connection. Throughout the event, you'll explore collaboration from two perspectives: strengthening partnerships within similar service areas and building cross-sector connections that create new opportunities to better serve our communities.

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

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, August 22 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.

JOBZONE 2026 JOB FAIR SCHEDULE

· 11 August ,2026 | 2-6 pm- Patuxent River (Lexington Park, MD) @Naval Air Museum

Visit the website https://www.JobZoneOnline.com to create an account, register for event(s), and submit a resume.

Saturday, Sept. 12th! join COSMIC Symphony for their fourth annual Season Kickoff Fundraiser! This event includes complimentary appetizers and desserts, raffles, musical performances, and the full inside scoop on what is coming up for the 2026-2027 season! Your ticket purchase will help us continue bringing great music to our Southern Maryland community for another exciting season. Tickets available through the end of August at www.givebutter.com/cosmicseasonkickoff

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 on Thursdays! Located in The Farthings Pub, Angelika's Kitchen has a carefully curated menu of seasonal, from-scratch dishes that celebrate the bounty of local growers in St. Mary's County. Hours: 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

· Makerspace Volunteers Needed! Do you have crafting experience and enjoy helping people create their own projects? Are you open to learning new technology? The Makerspaces at Leonardtown and Lexington Park Libraries offer the community a creative space for hand crafting, technology assisted crafting, and project creation. Learn more and apply to be a Makerspace volunteer!

· S.E.E.D.S. Library NOW OPEN! Fall Season: August 1 - October 31 -
Learn more about S.E.E.D.S. Library

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 the fiscal year 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

Register Now for Summer “Art Kids” Classes at St. Clement’s Island Museum. LEONARDTOWN, MD – Young artists are invited to explore fine arts this summer through St. Clement’s Island Museum’s “Art Kids” class series. Sessions will be offered August 24–27, 2026, and September 14–17, 2026.

For more information or to sign up, please email Olivia Flack with the Museum Division at Olivia.Flack@stmaryscountymd.gov