Here's What's Happening This Week 10.1.2025
TPP Program & Updates
Annual TPP Defense Summit NOVEMBER 19th! Registration opening on/about October 2nd!
Meanwhile please download Sponsorship Opportunities form for the TPP Defense Summit. Link found here:
https://paxpartnership.org/membership/sponsorship-opportunities/
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 contact 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/
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 1300EST (1000PST). (Hybrid) Southern Maryland & Pacific North West Tech Bridge Tide Talks
This event is a joint discussion between Commander Kyle Hanford, Commanding Officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 “Lancers,” and Commander Michael Mabry, Growler Level 1 Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) with the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265). They will discuss the intricacies of their roles related to PMA-265, how they collaborate, and how they work with small businesses, all to support the warfighter.
Discussion Topics:
- Roles within PMA-265
- Collaboration across commands
- Engagement with small businesses
- Supporting the warfighter
Limited to 45 in-person attendees per site.
No acquisition or contract information will be shared.
Register here:
https://gtri.webex.com/weblink/register/r687c9bf6eb10e5988c99de35b9f31d7e - Commander Michael Mabrey will join Tech Bridge Director, Rick Tarr, at the SOMD Tech Bridge at Tech Port, 44185 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619.
Commander Kyle Hanford will join Tech Bridge Director Johannes Schonberg at Venture Mechanics, 14110 NE 21st St, Bellevue, WA 98007.
Artificial Intelligence Augmented Testing (AIAT) Prize Challenge
In collaboration with PEO MLB, the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic and Palmetto Tech Bridge (PTB) seek solutions for leveraging AI to revolutionize testing and evaluation processes. PEO MLB Artificial Intelligence Augmented Testing (AIAT) aims to address the challenges of traditional automation processes and tool capabilities, which rely on very detailed human intervention with significant costs, delays, and inefficiencies.
Phase 1 open until 10/17/25 06:00 PM EDT
Now LIVE on Challenge.gov and can be viewed here: https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=peo-mlb-artificial-intelligence-augmented-testing-aiat
Acquisition Research Program invites you to submit a research paper or panel proposal for the “Accelerating Warfighting Capabilities”, NPS 23rd Annual Acquisition Research Symposium & Innovation Summit.
This event intends to inform acquisition policy and modernization efforts.
This dual event will explore and promote innovative ways to enhance readiness, deter
adversaries, and increase warfighting capabilities by reviving our defense industrial base, reforming our acquisition process, and rapidly fielding emerging technologies.
CALL FOR PAPER AND PANEL PROPOSALS - DUE 18 NOVEMBER 2025
The Summit welcome papers and panels proposals that address these areas of concern, as well as any other topics related to accelerating warfighting capabilities in procurement, acquisition, requirements, test and evaluation, maritime dominance, space systems acquisition, contracting and commercial solutions, research and development, program management, acquisition workforce, industrial base and supply chain, emerging technologies, risk-taking and innovation, and technology transition, and readiness.
Visit the symposium website for topic suggestions and submission guidelines.
EDUCATION
NEWS: Straight to the workforce: Charles County public schools’ apprentice programs show success. https://paxpartnership.org/straight-to-the-workforce-charles-public-schools-programs-show-success/
St. Mary’s College of Maryland ( SMCM) https://www.smcm.edu/ The National Public Honors College. Events here:
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 25, 2025 |10:00-2:00 STEAM Festival at St. Mary's Fairgrounds!
Center for the Study of Democracy(CSD) at SMCM
https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/
Newsletter:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Je5H45l/Subscribe
Events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/events/
The Center for the Study of Democracy offers St. Mary’s College students three separate paid internship opportunities and awards, here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/student-opportunities/
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
NEWS: CSM and Towson University (TU) have partnered to increase educational pathways for students in our region. On September 29, 2025, Yolanda Wilson, Ed.D., College of Southern Maryland President, and Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D., Towson University President, signed a General Admissions and Reverse Transfer Agreement that creates a seamless transition for students enrolled at CSM with guaranteed admission to TU upon completing an associate degree.
The January 2026 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair (SMCSEF) will be at the USMSM SMART Building and is open to the 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
Employment Opportunities
Wednesday, October 8, | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Calvert County Job & Internship Fair! TCC, CSM, and the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, invite you to participate in the Job & Internship Fair at the CSM Prince Frederick Campus. FREE EVENT! Showcase your open positions and internship programs to motivated students and jobseekers. Please register here: https://tccsmd.news/CalvertJob-InternshipFair_BusRegistOct85q3
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
DON’T MISS! Thursday, 2 October at 11:15 am. What Keeps You Up at Night? Part 13, AFCEA Southern Maryland, invites you to Part 13, an incredibly interactive event that went beyond the stop time.
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
October 7, 2025 | 1:00 pm Unlock Global Opportunities: An Introductory Session on Expanding International Sales through FMS - A dynamic and informative 1-hour facilitator-led webinar designed to empower U.S. companies with the knowledge and tools to grow international sales through the U.S. Government’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Whether new to FMS or looking to sharpen your approach, this session will demystify the process and provide actionable insights through interactive discussion and practical examples. Registration for webinar: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/0add42a7-2006-4b67-9511-76604058faa8@a1d183f2-6c7b-4d9a-b994-5f2f31b3f780
October 8, 2025 | 5pm - U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Solutions and Opportunities in the Australian Maritime and Defense Sectors - This webinar is tailored for U.S. suppliers of advanced manufactured products and advanced manufacturing solutions. It will offer practical guidance for companies looking to enter the Australian market by partnering with local firms focused on strengthening innovation and resilience in critical sectors. Register for the webinar today.
LSM Homecoming Oct. 8th!
Help the Homecoming Team pull off the next Best Homecoming Ever! They seek items for their silent & live Homecoming auctions—from local goods to event tickets, to unique experiences. Organize a basket with your class, and show 'em who's the Best Class Ever. We need event volunteers! Got Auction Ideas? christa@aaacpa.com Available to Volunteer? Volunteer Sign-Up
October 21, 2025 - The 2025 ARDIS Symposium. This one-day, solutions-driven forum is designed as a high-level, moderated exchange rather than a traditional trade show. ARDIS connects defense innovators—government, primes, non-traditional vendors, startups, and academia. Essential for Both Procurement & Technical Teams,
the focus is on accelerating technology pathways from prototype to deployment. Website: www.ardis.eventbrite.com
October 23, 2025 | 5 pm -7 pm St Mary’s Young Professionals,
at Action Lounge for an AXE-travagant time hosted by Viking Axe Throwing. 25470 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown. Registration:
https://5mrww.share.hsforms.com/2Y_wbnYX_TBun9pFzp4dqIg
October 23, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT 2025 Southern Maryland Government Contractors' Conference -in-Person at CSM: Prince Frederick Campus- Building B Room 104/105, 115 J W Williams Rd, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678. The Maryland Association of CPAs’ Government Contractors Committee hosts this annual Southern Maryland conference for small business Government Contractors. Register here: https://macpa.org/catalog/events/21099283-2025-southern-maryland-government-contractors-conference-2025-23-10
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 is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators on weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!
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.
· Friday, Oct. 3rd | 9:00 am-12:00 pm U.S. military members, veterans, and their families can enjoy a FREE guided paddle on the Patuxent River. This paddle is the perfect opportunity to take a moment to reconnect with nature and spend some time together as a family. All experience levels are welcome, and a safety and paddling basics lesson will be provided. This beginner-friendly paddle is offered exclusively for active military, veterans, and their families. Children must be ages 9 and up to participate. Max 10 participants. More information and registration here: https://mailchi.mp/7b9aba26fc64/support-summer-camps-at-greenwell-6748348?e=4299b623da
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
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
Newtowne Players Execute Iconic Murder Mystery: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. The Mousetrap runs from September 26 to October 12. Be sure to grab your tickets to this iconic play, which is perfect for the spooky season! Tickets and information can be found https://www.newtowneplayers.org/the-mousetrap.html
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
- Sept. 30 to Dec 12, 2024 | 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 St. Mary’s College of Maryland 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.
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October 17, 18, 24, & 25 |6:00 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8:15 pm The Legends and Lore Specialty Tour is back this spooky season! This year, the tour covers brand new topics like forbidden love, gambling debt, and murder (oh my!). Explore the unconfirmed (but oh so fun!) legends and lore of Historic Sotterley with historian Sam Baldwin and actors Michael Blackwell and Shannon Spalding. This specialty tour starts with a fascinating presentation followed by a guided tour through the manor house with thrilling acted scenes. Celebrate the dramatics of the Halloween season with us! Advanced registrations are required. Recommended for ages 16 and older. Each tour time is limited to 20 attendees. Tour times are available at 6:00 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8:15 pm. Please visit website for ticket dates.
Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) - Events here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
COSMIC Symphony 30th year Birthday Bash- directed by Will Esterling, featuring the music of Stravinsky, Brahms, and Rimsky-Korsakov.
- Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 4:00 pm at St. Nicholas Lutheran Church 1450 Plum Point Rd. Huntingtown, MD 20639 FREE CONCERT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
- Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 3:00 pm at Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, SMCM FREE CONCERT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Saturday, October 8th, 2024| 9 am –12 pm 4th Annual Great Mills Community Clean up - Join the St. Mary's CDC in helping us clean up Great Mills Road and our surrounding areas by participating. Register by Sept. 19th: https://tinyurl.com/stmaryscdccleanup25
NEWS: 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.
- October 18, 2025 | 5–8 p.m. | Historic St. Mary’s City “Lost City” Free admission | Donations appreciated | Costumes encouraged | Last entry 7:30 pm. HSMC invites families to a free trick-or-treating event, Lost City. Enjoy fall and Halloween fun, trick-or-treating, Maryland Dove, fortune telling, games, crafts, and dancing at the “Monster Mash Disco Ball.” A family-friendly evening and plenty of candy! Parking at 47414 Old State House Rd. Info: 301-994-4370.
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 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. Check out the St. Mary’s County website: Visit St. Mary's MD
St. Mary’s County Activity Search: https://recreation.stmarysmd.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&category=SPEC
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.
· October 5th and 19th, 2025 Last Chance to Discover Drayden African American Schoolhouse this Season- For more information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open Houses, programs, admission prices, and more, visit their Facebook page at Facebook.com/DraydenSchool or call (301) 994-1471
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