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Here's What's Happening This Week 10.29.2025      

 

TPP Program & Updates

 

TPP Defense Summit NOVEMBER 19th, 2025 | 8 am – 4:45 pm   

Link for the AGENDA and to register: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/tpp-2025-defense-summit/ 

Please download the Sponsorship Opportunities form for the TPP Defense Summit here: https://paxpartnership.org/membership/sponsorship-opportunities/ 

 

We thank our early Defense Summit sponsors: Diamond sponsor, Northrop Grumman Corporation | Platinum sponsor, ManTech | Silver Sponsors, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, COLSA Corporation and CDW-G.

 

We are still looking for a Lunch sponsor and Coffee sponsors for the TPP Defense Summit. See above link for sponsorship opportunities.

 

The TPP Newsletteris archived on our website  

here:https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/. 

  

TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE!Contact Michelle Reloba for more information: michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org 

 

TPP – NAWCAD - NAVAIR - TECH BRIDGE            

 

 

EDUCATION   

 

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

Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Je5H45l/Subscribe 

Events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/events/ 

Friday, Nov. 14, 2024, | 4:45 pm SMCM community will come together for The Sacred Journey: The Beloved Community, an event to honor the anniversary of the award-winning Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland

  

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 

Friday, Nov. 14, 2024, at 4:45 p.m.  

 

January 16, 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   

 

Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP) - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning information: https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/appr/

 

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   

 

November 6, 2025 – Adapting Leadership for Veterans Success meeting to be held at ASEC in Lexington Park, MD. This event is free for HRASM chapter members and $10 for non-members. Join Mike Nally, former US Army Ranger, as he helps us learn how to recognize and reset preconceived notions about veterans, apply adaptive leadership to build trust and address gaps, and access practical resources to bridge military-civilian differences for improved onboarding, engagement, and retention. This event is sponsored by NFP, and there will be recertification credits available for those participants holding the SHRM and HRCI credentials. To learn more and register, visit: https://hrasmonline.shrm.org/events/2025/11/adapting-leadership-veterans-success

 

Thursday, November 6 | 11:30 am – 12:45 pm (ET) AFCEA Southern Maryland Webinar, What Keeps You Up at Night? 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  

  

November 17-18, 2025 The DTEVV Workshop at the USMSM SMART Building. This event will map out the priority research and workforce challenges that need to be addressed to advance the DTEVV of autonomous technologies. You must be registered to attend. Registration closes November 10, 2025. More information and to register here: https://matrix.umd.edu/events/dtevv-workshop 

  

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 seeks adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators on weekends. ested in supervising the simulators on weekends. Emaildan.dickey@paxmuseum.orgfor more information!
  • Saturday, December 13th, | 11 am to 3 pm  Holidays in the Hangar

 

Register for ‘Defend The Airport and advance Rail Cybersecurity Through Collaboration’ 

Join February 10–11, 2026, at The Link in Columbia, Maryland, for a powerful two-day event focused on protecting one of our nation’s most critical transportation lifelines. Defend The Railroad 2026 is a mission-driven initiative led by TAC, uniting industry, government, and cybersecurity leaders to strengthen the security of our rail systems. This year, we’re proud to partner with Cylus, Amtrak, the Association of American Railroads (AAR), and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) to build a collaborative defense against rising digital threats.  Together, we’re shaping the future of transportation security. 

Register now: https://thetac.tech/register-for-defend-the-railroad-cyber-security-collaborative/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--6Au-RonXTA_XVYO0LwzSThT7MQciNaZqF_lIFOIjzDX99IJkWkmGv9-hyrdxBvGypkmGgkEfHZrkzxB2EY669XvP_LkENYQUdoyxDVRlFIcWN-Ow&_hsmi=384446724&utm_content=384446724&utm_source=hs_email

 

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 

 

December 3, 2025  State of the Ports -Explore the future of Maryland’s global gateways at State of the Ports 2025 on Dec 3. Hear from business leaders, gain exclusive insights into the Port of Baltimore & BWI Airport, and enjoy a Global Flavor Showcase celebrating international culture. #SOP2025 #WTCISOP2025 #MarylandTrade #GlobalConnections 

https://wtci.org/events/state-of-the-ports/ 

 

Dec 3, 2025  State of the Ports -Explore the future of Maryland’s global gateways at State of the Ports 2025 on Dec 3. Hear from business leaders, gain exclusive insights into the Port of Baltimore & BWI Airport, and enjoy a Global Flavor Showcase celebrating international culture. #SOP2025 #WTCISOP2025 #MarylandTrade #GlobalConnections 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES 

 

October 31 at midnight and November 1 at 8:00 pm. The Newtowne Players are thrilled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show with two special film screenings at Three Notch Theatre  

 

Saturday, November 1, 2025 |1:30pm The Rotary Clubs of St. Mary’s County Reinforce Commitment to Promoting Peace and Preventing Conflict.

Braver Angels will present a workshop on developing the skills to disagree better at the Leonardtown Public Library in Meeting Room 2 . It is open to all community members regardless of political affiliation. 

Braver Angels is an organization focused on training people to develop the tools needed to respectfully embrace disagreements and develop strong civic partnerships

 

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 SMCM 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. 

 

Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC)- Events here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/. 

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

·         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.  

 

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 signup: 

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, Recreation & Parks. 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. 

 

Please consider dropping off much needed supplies  to St. Mary's Caring Soup Kitchen, 20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Drop-off Monday-Saturday between 8:30am and 1:00pm Rear door call: 301-863-5700

 

 Chunky Soup Hot Chocolate Packets  Ketchup Bottles  Olive Oil (large sizes preferred)  Vienna Sausages  Peanut Butter (creamy preferred] Instant Oatmeal Packets  Parmesan Cheese  Canned Tuna and chicken  Canola Oil (48 oz)  Chicken, Beef and Vegetable Broth  Chili seasoning packets  Canned soups  Crackers (Saltines, Ritz, etc...)  Graham Crackers  Juices - 64oz bottles or individual boxes  Mayonnaise (30oz)  Microwave Popcorn  Pepperoni  Shredded Cheddar/Mexican Cheese  String Cheese  Chili seasoning packets  Hamburger and tuna Helper  Cheese slices  Lunch meats.

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