Here's What's Happening This Week 7.23.2025
TPP Program & Updates
SAVE THE DATE: 3rd Annual TPP Defense Summit, September 10th at SMART Bldg!
The TPP Newsletter is archived on our website
here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/.
TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Michelle Reloba for more information at 301-866-4088 or michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org
TPP – NAWCAD - NAVAIR - TECH BRIDGE
Tech Bridge–NAVAL X: https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges/southern-maryland-tech-bridge and https://techport.center/
EDUCATION
The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) want local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Apprenticeships will begin between June and September 2025, and we don't want you to miss out! Companies in St. Mary’s County that would like to participate should complete the 2025-2026 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ and submit it to kawhite@smcps.org. Please check out the AMP/TJR video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Information, news, and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Registration is Ongoing for Community Education Courses.
Register here: www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation
NEWS: CSM’s Lakisha Ferebee, department chair and associate professor of cybersecurity, recently earned national recognition by placing eighth in the 2024 USC Cyber Challenge Learn-A-Thon Instructor Competition, hosted by Cisco Networking Academy. Among 248 participating instructors across the country, Ferebee stood out for her dedication to student engagement and excellence in cybersecurity education. The Learn-A-Thon is designed to immerse students and instructors in hands-on cybersecurity learning. Ferebee incorporated multiple learning modules into her curriculum, including Introduction to Cybersecurity, Networking Basics, Network Defense, and Cyber Threat Management. In total, 42 students participated across her combined classes.
Employment Opportunities
Tuesday, August 5th | 2:00 pm -6:00 pm -Job Fair at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. Job seekers pre-registration, post a link & resume to the event at www.jobzoneonline.com/job-seekers.aspx - Exhibitors contact Jobzone to reserve your booth. For more information 434.263.5102 /540.226.1473 janet.giles@jobzoneonline.com
Thursday, September 4 | 10 am-1 pm St. Mary’s County Job Fair- Location: USMSM Smart Building / 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
Business Registration: https://tccsmd.news/StMarysJobFair_BusRegistSept4
Jobseeker Registration:
https://tccsmd.news/StMarysJobFair_JobseekerRegSept4
SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
Combat Robotics-growingSTEMS offers three separate Combat Robotics opportunities. Between weekend summer camps, a 1lb weight class local competition, and a travel team consisting of 3lb, 12lb, and 30lb combat robots, growingSTEMS has a lot to offer!
Website link for information and sign-up deadlines: https://growingstems.org/combat-robotics/
Termite Combat Robot Summer Camps next sessions: August 16-17th 2025
Videos:
RESOURCES & EVENTS
August 6, 2025 | 5:30 pm Dr. Yiannis Aloimonos "Minimal Active Perception for Embodied AI Design in Nano UAV Autonomy" at the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab for the next presentation in their Evening@SMART program. Register now at https://go.umd.edu/evening-smart-0806
Upcoming Leadership Southern Maryland Events!
Save the Dates: Wednesday, August 6 |12 -1 pm LEAP Information Session & Happy Hour - Charles County. Location TBA. Advance registration preferred.
Thursday, August 21 |4:30 -6 pm. LEAP Information Session & Happy Hour. Calvert County. Location TBA. Advance registration required. Registration for all sessions here: https://leadershipsomd.org/information-session-registration/?blm_aid=19939
August 13th, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. ET - NAVAIR: Accelerating Targeted Aviation Objectives with Predictive Analytics/Webinar hosted by Systecon. This webinar will provide an in-depth look at how predictive analytics is reshaping aviation sustainment. We’ll share how Naval Aviation is leveraging Opus Suite’s AI-driven modeling and optimization tools to reduce lifecycle costs, enhance readiness, and align sustainment decisions with mission outcomes.
Registration Link: https://systeconnorthamerica.typeform.com/SYNAPAXDemo25
Governor Moore Launches Resource Website for Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Join today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Event Calendar: https://www.paxmuseum.com/events-calendar
- Summer hours open Tuesday - Friday until 6 pm. Regular weekend hours. Flight Simulators open Tuesday to Sunday 12-4 pm, and 10-4 pm on Saturdays.
- The museum is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators during the weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!
- The PRNAM Association is seeking a commission-based Business Development Representative. Resumes may be sent to scott.gray@paxmuseum.org
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow social media, and 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 our PreK to 1st grade environmental education field trips, guided hikes and kayaking programs, tabling at outreach events, and more! You can 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
FYSA: Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and spurring innovation in the defense industrial base. Executive Orders
Read more here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/modernizing-defense-acquisitions-and-spurring-innovation-in-the-defense-industrial-base/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
NEWS: Leonardtown Rotary announces the winners of our 2025 Community Grants. Each organization has received $5,000 for projects that benefit our county by providing innovative services.
The Newtowne Players: Renovation to accommodate those in wheelchairs or otherwise in need of mobility assistance.
HOPE (Helpers Overcoming Problems Effectively): To improve the Food Pantry by installing a limited kitchen area, including building additional shelving.
August 1st -2nd, 2025, 52nd Annual Governor's Cup Yacht Race - With a 68.6-nautical-mile main race course from Annapolis, three other race routes are available to area sailors, all finishing at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The community is welcome to join in the activities planned on the College’s waterfront on Saturday, August 2, featuring food, music, and family fun. Governor’s Cup Yacht Race
Tuesday, August 5 | 5pm -8 pm 4th Annual Lexington Park National Night Out at Nicolet Park, 21871 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, MD 20653. FREE Family Fun. Bring your lawn chairs! Local agencies, organizations, and businesses will set up tents and tables with giveaways, games, and information about the services they offer. Free food, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Please contact team leader: Jessica Proctor Siler 240-431-1049 or jpbabydoll04@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 9 | 9 am-2pm The Great American Yard Sale- Got stuff to get rid of? Reserve your booth at the Great American Yard Sale to take place at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Booth fee is $20 for two parking spaces. Park your car, pop the trunk, and sell your clutter! Information: https://lnkd.in/eyxVCwBX
Saturday, August 16, 2025 |9am - 1pm Charles County Health & Wellness Expo at College of Southern Maryland Velocity Center (4465 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640) Admission is free (registration required)
Details & Registration: Click here Questions? Contact Kathy Guzman at kathy@charlescountychamber.org
St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) The National Public Honors College Website: https://www.smcm.edu/
Events here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events?utm_source=www&utm_medium=link&utm_term=&utm_content=header-menu&utm_campaign=engagement
The SMCM Office of Community Outreach & Engagement would like the community's input on how to improve campus-community connections. We are asking all Southern Maryland residents to take this short survey to tell us about their perceptions of/experience with the College, and how they would like to see the College engage with the community.
Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m. SMCM welcomes the return of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO), under the baton of Nicholas Hersh, to the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center. Open to the public, with tickets available under a “Pay-What-You-Wish” arrangement. The “Sunset Serenades” performance, representing the St. Mary’s County stop under the BSO’s “Music for Maryland” series, marks the return of the orchestra to SMCM. Featuring harpist Bridget Kibbey, the concert will include dance-inspired works from across Europe by Shostakovich, Tailleferre, Dvořák and Strauss. Tickets are going fast and are only available in advance, online.
NEWS: SMCM has appointed Stephen L. McDaniel, CFRE, as the interim vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation and Eileen Petula as interim vice president for business and chief financial officer.
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
August 23, 2025 |10:00 am - 2:00 pm Annual Day of Unity and Healing. This descendant-led event centers on shared history, healing, and education. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 am and will include a bell-ringing ceremony to honor the lives and sacrifices of those who came before us. More information and an exact schedule are coming soon. This event is free and open to all. Registration is requested, but not required.
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC) - CALENDAR UPDATES: Events at Historic St. Mary's City here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
NEWS: HSMC today announced that Executive Director Dr. John Seidel will step down from his role effective August 1, 2025.
Find Local Farmers Markets Near You! Southern Maryland Buy Local Guide Available Now- Your one-stop resource support for local farmers and enjoy the best of SoMD. View the SoMD Farmers Market Guide HERE
St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign up:
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 of industry days and other meetings/conferences. Check out the St. Mary’s County website: Visit St. Mary's MD
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit:
https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/
Free admission for the Military!
Waterfront Parks: See you at the Beach! Cool off at one of St. Mary's County's three Waterfront Parks: Elms Beach, Myrtle Point and Snow Hill. Entry is free on non-holiday weekdays, and $8 per vehicle for county residents on weekends and holidays. Plan to go multiple weekends? Waterfront Passes are available! For more info: webtrack@stmaryscountymd.gov or call 301-475-4200 x 1800 |
