SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, March 25th, 2026 |9:00 am - 1:30 pm 4^th Annual SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair at the USMSM SMART Building. More details soon.

LOOKING FOR OFFICE SPACE? WE HAVE OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE!  Contact Michelle Reloba for more information: michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org

Leap Forward, a 501(c)(3) organization that serves underrepresented youth, needs a coach for one of their STEM competition teams. They are forming an after-school program at Patuxent High in Lusby, MD. Please contact Rhonda Thomas at leapforwardinc@yahoo.com for more information.

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

The Community Hub website lists events and opportunities of interest to the public.

· February 19, 2026, | 7:30-9:00 pm -The Benjamin Bradlee Lecture Series, featuring Rachel Swarns at the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall

NEWS: CSM Foundation received a $100K gift from the Wills Group to support a new career pathway in radiation therapy.

January 16, 2026 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair (SMCSEF) 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.

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. Your support has an impact! Contact Mark Ragland, SMCSEF President, at smcsefpresident@protonmail.com for additional information. Please send advertisement artwork and sponsorship questions to Samantha Nelson at smnelson@smcps.org

TPP Pathways Scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend CSM and major in engineering and will be eligible to receive a full scholarship covering tuition, fees, and books for up to two years, provided they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and remain in good standing.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Southern Maryland (Calvert, Charles or St. Mary's Counties)

• Possess and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, with no grade lower than a B in designated courses such as Calculus II and Physics, and no grade below a C in other courses

• Agree to apply to the Southern Maryland Pathways Program in Engineering, majoring in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland, A. James Clark School, taught locally at the USMSM, and enroll upon acceptance.

Applications may be submitted now through April 15 via e-mail at ndtahq@ndtahq.com for our four academic scholarship programs for members and their children:

NDTA offers all scholarship winners a unique opportunity to join our Industry Connect Program (ICP). The ICP links interested students with an industry mentor to help them bridge to the future. More information found here.
To learn about scholarship qualification details and how to apply, go to www.ndtahq.com/foundation/, call us at 703-751-5011 or send us an email at ndtahq@ndtahq.com. Read student testimonials from previous scholarship recipients to learn about the impact it has had on their studies and their career paths.

Please help us spread the word about our Lexington Park Business Association Survey! We appreciate your feedback!

ALL Businesses and Organizations located in Lexington Park, Maryland 20653. Including Home-Based, Part-time, Online/Web-Based, etc.

Deadline December 31, 2025 Late survey will be accepted if necessary. Last Call!

An ecosystem support initiative open to current or future entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. Register Here:

January 27, 2027 |5 pm EST Webinar- Advanced Manufacturing in Australia: The AUKUS Opportunity for U.S. Exporters - Fee: $25

Join us on January 27 for a webinar focused on practical guidance for firms looking to do business in Australia and to partner with Australian companies seeking to build innovation and resilience in critical industries.

Questions about the Webinar or International Business Opportunities? Please contact:

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!

February 4-5, 2026- University of Maryland Development, Test, Evaluation, Verification & Validation (DTEVV)workshop at the USMSM SMART Building.

Technology continues to evolve, including the prominent integration of intelligent/autonomous capabilities. Every emergent capability and system requires some form of assessment, but current test and evaluation practices are unable to keep pace with this evolution. The result is a slowdown in the adoption of these technologies.

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.

March 24, 2026| 10:00 am-1:00 pm- St. Mary's College of Maryland's Spring 2026 Career & Internship Fair - This event is a fantastic opportunity to hire interns, graduating seniors, and current students, as well as to inspire students exploring your industry by showcasing the incredible work you do. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: SMCM SPRING 2026 CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR

COSMIC Symphony is delighted to present “Symphonic Journeys,” a musical voyage that will take you through the works of Lalo, Rachmaninoff, and Dvořák! This concert will feature COSMIC’s 2025 Young Artist Competition winners Henry Horst, piano (senior division) and Elizabeth Tober, violin (junior division).

§ Feb 21, 2026 | 3:00 PM at Huntingtown High School -4125 North Solomons Island Rd. Huntingtown, MD 20639- FREE CONCERT

§ Feb 22, 2026 | 3:00 PM at Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center St. Mary’s College of Maryland- FREE CONCERT

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

St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign up: 

https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Please see their customer survey results here; https://paxpartnership.org/st-marys-county-library-customer-satisfaction-survey-results/

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 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

· Summer Camps, Sports Camps and Sports Academies will be here before you know it! Stay tuned for The Scoop — R&P's official summer camp catalog guide — coming in February. Info here: https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Recreate/Camps/

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.

Announcing extended Fall Water Taxi Service to St. Clement’s Island & Winter Operations for All Locations.

Thank you message from Kristine Millen

https://paxpartnership.org/thank-you/

Please continue to drop off much-needed food supplies to St. Mary's Caring Soup Kitchen, 20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Drop-off Monday-Saturday between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm Rear door call: 301-863-5700. Community needs are at an all-time high!

§ Chunky Soup §Hot Chocolate Packets § Ketchup Bottles § Olive Oil § Vienna Sausages § Peanut Butter § 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 § Mayonnaise (30oz) § Microwave Popcorn § Pepperoni § Shredded Cheddar/Mexican Cheese § String Cheese § Chili seasoning packets § Hamburger and tuna Helper § Cheese slices § Lunch meats.

Or send a check if it’s easier to P.O. Box 144, Lexington Park, MD 20653-0144 –Thank you for caring.