An unidentified county commissioner encouraged residents on Thursday to support local holiday activities in Lexington Park and to visit a newly opened entertainment venue in Great Mills.

The speaker said they and Commissioner Colvin attended a ribbon cutting for Smash Rx on Great Mills Road and recommended the business as a spot for team events, describing rooms for escape games, virtual reality and painting on walls. "If you're looking for some place to go, and have a little fun or have a team event, I highly recommend you go there," the commissioner said.

The remarks also recapped community service over Thanksgiving, noting the Church of the Ascension hosted a meal for people experiencing homelessness and others in need, which the speaker said they and family members helped serve.

Looking ahead to library-hosted holiday events, the commissioner promoted several Lexington Park Library activities: a gift swap that invited residents to exchange gently used toys and gifts; a tree lighting at the library set for Saturday at 5:30 p.m.; and a Holidays Extravaganza scheduled for Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The speaker said Santa will be available for photos and that vendor booths would offer shopping opportunities.

The speaker also announced a separate appearance by "Commissioner Santa" at Town Run in Leonardtown on "the sixth" for trolley visits and photos with children; the speaker did not specify the month for "the sixth."

Closing the remarks, the commissioner urged residents to be careful in the rainy, colder weather and to "please check on your elderly neighbors," saying a brief check-in can help those who may need assistance.

The comments were delivered during the meeting's opening remarks; no formal votes or motions were recorded in the transcript.