Mike Reid

Freeland, Maryland

Community Coordinator at SoMDNews.com

Community coordinator for @SoMdNews. Reach out to me with ideas and questions at [email protected].

Articles

St. Mary's students rise above at science fair regionals

1 week ago | somdnews.com | Mike Reid

Students from St. Mary’s County excelled at the Prince George's County Regional Science and Engineering Fair on March 15. Thirty-one St. Mary's students competed against students from Prince George's, Charles and Calvert counties. St. Mary's students swept all three Junior Grand Awards and two of three Senior Grand Awards.
Library links

1 week ago | somdnews.com | Mike Reid

CharlesAll branches will be closed Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 19, in observance of Good Friday and Easter. Introduction to Upcycling: Baskets will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 21 at the P.D. Brown branch. Giving new life to old baskets. Recommended for ages 18 and older. Registration required. An Earth Day Nature Walk will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 at the Potomac branch. Take a walk in the park. Recommended for ages 6-13.
Senior spotlight

1 week ago | somdnews.com | Mike Reid

St. Mary’sA Medicare Minute presentation will be held 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Garvey Senior Activity Center Senior Information & Assistance Division Manager Melissa Craig will discuss how to lower Part D costs. Registration required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. A trip to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. will be held 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 26.
Community briefs

1 week ago | somdnews.com | Mike Reid

Exhibit closingMattawoman Creek Art Center's "Brush and Lens" exhibit will close Saturday, April 19, at 5565 Upham Place in Marbury. The exhibit features the works of White Plains artists Kathy Noel and Nancy Owens. The center is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The center is located inside Smallwood State Park but admission fees are waived for center visitors. Go to www.mattawomanart.org.
SCORE mentors support small business community

1 week ago | somdnews.com | Mike Reid

During National Volunteer Month, SCORE Southern Maryland announced the positive impact of its volunteers, who donate their time and expertise to help entrepreneurs start and grow small businesses, guide them in achieving new levels of success, and ultimately creating jobs and strengthening the local economy. In fiscal year 2024, SCORE Southern Maryland volunteers helped 703 entrepreneurs, providing them with 1,584 total mentoring sessions.
Museum matters

2 weeks ago | somdnews.com | Mike Reid

Here is what is happening at museums around Southern Maryland this week. The La Plata Train Museum will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on select dates. Learn about the history of the Pope’s Creek branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the role it played in the growth of La Plata. Free admission. Go to www.facebook.com/LaPlataTrainStationMuseum, or for group tours call Danielle Mandley at 301-934-8421.
Wilson named executive director of Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation

2 weeks ago | somdnews.com | Mike Reid

Hospice of the Chesapeake recently announced that Christine Wilson, who is the current director of advancement, will step into the new role of executive director of the Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation. The position was created following the announcement of Shauna Chabot's retirement as chief advancement officer. Chabot retired April 15 after 14 years of leading the organization’s advancement efforts.
If you go

2 weeks ago | somdnews.com | Mike Reid

If you goThe Patuxent River Naval Air Museum will officially open its new exhibit — "80 Years of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future" — on Saturday, April 12, at 22156 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. See a timeline, aviation photos, videos and memorabilia. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $10, $7 for seniors and active duty, $4 for ages 5-12, free for ages 4 and younger.
Senior spotlight

2 weeks ago | somdnews.com | Mike Reid

St. Mary’sA trip to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., will be held 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 26. The cost is $111 and includes luxury bus transportation, lunch, museum admission, virtual tour of the Holy Land, and a private tour of the World of Jesus of Nazareth. Registration is required and begins Feb. 20. Go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging, or call 301-475-4200, ext. 1660. Crafts with Penny: Bunny Wreath will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Loffler Senior Activity Center.
Community briefs

2 weeks ago | somdnews.com | Mike Reid

Wine, arts festival returnsSt. Clement’s Island Museum will host its annual First Landing Wine & Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Celebrate St. Mary’s County wineries and other local craft beverages, local artisans, craft vendors, kids’ activities, live music, boat rides, food vendors, free admission and more. Deadline for vendor applications is March 31. Go to www.Facebook.com/SCIMuseum.