News Briefs
Cedar Point Beach reopens
Clean-up from a boating accident earlier this spring is completed. The beach is now open for swimming. Should you have any concerns, contact the duty desk at 301-342-1095.
Health Care Consumer Council meets
All TRICARE beneficiaries are welcome. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. May 15 at the Pax River Naval Health Clinic, Command Conference Room. See the agenda and previous meeting minutes at http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/ paxriver/Pages/hccc.htm. For information contact Jane Hambel at 301-995-4980 or jane.hambelmed.navy.mil.
Claude D. Alexander
memorial golf tournament
The Claude D. Alexander memorial golf tournament is being held at the Cedar Point Golf Course, Naval Air Station Patuxent River May 18. All proceeds benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund http://www.semperfifund.org/; sponsorship and part of the golf costs are deductible. Call Ted Harwood at 240-298-8865 to participate as a sponsor or player.
Spring and Summer Safety Stand Down
The NAS Patuxent River Spring and Summer Safety Stand Down will take place May 15-16, 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mandatory for all NDW personnel, open to all Pax, Webster Field and Solomons personnel. Attendance will be taken at the end of each session.
Confused about your homeowners disclosure?
The Maryland General Assembly has asked the Maryland Insurance Administration to draft a comprehensive homeowners insurance disclosure to help Marylanders better understand what is covered and what is excluded from coverage under their homeowners insurance policies. The disclosure is an attempt to provide this information in an easy-to-understand format. The presentation will be held May 12, from 10:00 a.m. until noon in the Commissioners Meeting Room inside the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. If you are a homeowner and are willing to assist with this project, or if you would like more information, please email emastmarysmd.com or call 301-475-4200 option 6, option 3. You may also email the Maryland Insurance Administration directly at www.mdinsurance. state.md.us or by phone by calling (410) 468-2000 or Toll Free (800) 492-6116.
Great Mills Swimming Pool closes for seasonal maintenance
The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will close the Great Mills Swimming Pool for seasonal maintenance May 14 - 25.
Stuff the Bus
Help local food pantries re-stock their shelves. Bring nonperishable food to St. Mary’s Transit System collection points at County government sites and shopping centers 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. May 18. See the list of collection sites at www.stmarysmd.com/dpw.
Senior Housing Expo
Get the latest information on housing options for those 55 and older in the tri-county area10 a.m. 2 p.m. May 19 at the Northern Senior Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall.
For information contact Janice Pruett at 301.475.8966 ext. 32 or jpruettcedarlaneapts.com or Pam Chicchirichi at 301-638-4100 or pamseniornetwork.org.
Lumpia and pancit sale
Support your junior sailors and enjoy some awesome lumpia 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17 at Bldg. 401. $6 will get you 4 lumpias, a plate of pancit, a bowl of steamed rice and a drink. For information, contact Yeoman Seaman Williams at 301-757-0636 or Kerrick.williamsnavy.mil.
Military Wife Educational Scholarship Program
Wives of uniformed service members can attend vocational training programs in the medical field. This year’s grant funds eight $8,500 scholarships and two $10,000 scholarships awarded for tuition for vocational training in one of the following fields: dental assistant, medical assistant, medical billing and coding specialist, medical insurance technician, patient care assistant/technician, nurse assistant training program, or medical transcription. Applications will be accepted through June 1. For information visit www.OperationHomefront.net/scholarship.