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Community Invited to Drayden Schoolhouse

The Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden will be opened periodically, thanks to a partnership between the St. Mary’s County Museum Division and the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC).

The Drayden Schoolhouse is one of the country’s best-preserved, one-room African-American schoolhouses. The story of the schoolhouse represents a significant part of St. Mary’s…

Vet Helped by Pax Habitat for Humanity

A veteran of the US Army received help from Habitat for Humanity on the 244th birthday of the Army.

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity chose June 14, the birthday of the US Army and Flag Day, as the perfect day for its veteran critical repair program to work in partnership with Christmas in April, Calvert County, Exelon Militaries Actively Connected and several other volunteers to build a ramp for…

Free Pesticide Container Recycling Offered

The Maryland Department of Agriculture will sponsor a summer collection program for high density polyethylene (HDPE) pesticide containers for farmers, pesticide applicators, and others who wish to dispose of plastic pesticide containers properly. This program allows for county, state, and federal agencies to work collaboratively for environmental protection guidelines.

The nearest location to St.…

Landfill, STS Schedules for Holiday Weekend

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, all St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, at their normal times.

The St. Andrews Landfill, six convenience centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will be closed on Monday, May 27. The six convenience centers and STS will be open for normal business hours on Sunday, May 26,…

St. Mary’s Transit Surveying Riders, Employers

The St. Mary’s Transit System, the public transportation program in St. Mary’s County, is creating a five-year plan update, called the 2019 St. Mary’s County Transit Development Plan (TDP). The TDP will be presented to St. Mary’s County commissioners this autumn.

The biggest tasks for the planning study include: an analysis of transit need based on demographics, land use, and stakeholder input;…

Volunteers Sought for County Boards

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to play a more active role in the community, here is your chance. The St. Mary’s County commissioners are asking all citizens interested in volunteering their time to the community to consider serving on a board, committee, or commission.

Detailed descriptions of the various boards and membership applications are available on the county’s website. All…

Newtowne Players Auditions Set

Actors are invited to audition for parts in the upcoming summer performance of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” presented by The Newtowne Players.

Hopeful actors must be at least 18 years old or a graduating high school senior to audition for this show because of its adult nature.

The audition dates for the show are Tuesday and Thursday, April 23 and 25, from 6 to 9 pm, with call-backs, if…

2nd Lex Park Mural Seeks Steady-Handed Artists

Are you an artist with a steady hand? St. Mary’s Community Development Corporation is looking for you!

The CDC is seeking artists of all ages, students are welcome to apply as well, to help trace a second major mural onto the side of the recently renovated Bank Square Building in Lexington Park.

The mural is being produced with support from the CDC, St. Mary’s County Arts Council and State Farm…