🌱 Patch AM: How a Laurel-based colt became a serious Preakness threat

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Laurel-based colt became a serious Preakness threat

Also on today's calendar: OhanaHC 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
• Sunday: Turning cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
• Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 61 and low of 42 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Russell on Preakness Contender Taj Mahal: ‘He's That Guy' (ftboa.com) — Laurel Park is in the national spotlight as undefeated colt Taj Mahal, trained locally by Brittany Russell, gears up there for the May 16 Preakness Stakes. Every one of his races so far has been at Laurel, and Russell details how his strong workouts, confident personality, and Florida-bred pedigree have turned him into a serious Triple Crown contender.    

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📸 Around Laurel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laurel

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 31

• OhanaHC 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk →
  7000 Columbia Gateway Drive, 7000 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday May 9

• AFROBEATS & RHYTHM [EVERY SATURDAY] →
  Myste Lounge, 349 Main St, Laurel
  5:00 pm

Sunday May 10

• Mother's Day Community Brunch →
  Laurel Multiservice Center, 204 Fort Meade Rd, Laurel
  11:00 am
• Mother's Day All You Can Eat Brunch →
  Pleroma Cuisine, 952 4th St, Laurel
  1:00 pm
• Planta Restaurant, MD →
  Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
  1:00 pm
• Mother's Day Sip & Stretch →
  Laurel, MD Calendar, 13910 Laurel Lakes Avenue, Laurel
  1:00 pm

Monday May 11

• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
  Laurel Branch Library Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
  10:30 am
• Game On: Switch
  Laurel Branch Library Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
  3:30 pm

Tuesday May 12

• North Beach Drop off, MD →
  Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
  9:00 am

Sunday May 17

• A Tribute to the Piano Men: Jerry Lee, Elton, Joel and More.. with Josh Christina →
  The Collective Encore, 10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia
  7:00 pm

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📣 Laurel Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 9

• Seneca Cannery Antique Mall, MD →
  Laurel, MD Calendar
  10:00 am
• Mother’s Day Maker’s Market & Gift Gallery! →
  Laurel Multiservice Center, 204 Fort Meade Rd, Laurel
  11:00 am
• PMC Silver Studio Time with Michelle Arsenault — Bead Soup →
  Bead Soup, Old Weave Building, 8600 Foundry St, Savage
  11:00 am
• Jug Bay Bluegrass Festival →
  Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd, Lothian
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Laurel PatchAM possible:

• OraCore Dental — (410) 551-4600
  Trusted Family Dentist in Odenton
• VivaVets Animal Hospital — (443) 542-2938
  Bringing Trusted Care Back To The Former Pet+ER Location

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing cat.
  Russett, Forest Haven Drive in Laurel. His name is Dylan. He is very shy and does not have his collar on. Call or text, 410-980-3627. (Nextdoor Russett)

• DTLR posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Town Center at Laurel, Laurel, MD in Laurel. Apply here.
• Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Courtesy Clerk-Bundler - Front End - 0340 in Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Beltsville

• Prince George's County offers standout tastes of West Africa (thebanner.com)
• Rollout of USDA Reorg Plans Continues, as Does Pushback (fedweek.com)
• Former Secret Service agent explains undercover patrols in DC (newsnationnow.com)

Greenbelt

• Officers Recognized for Closing Major Cases, Talk Modern Policing (greenbeltnewsreview.com)
• County High School Students Receive Social Justice Awards (greenbeltnewsreview.com)

Columbia

• Top Ranked Men's Lacrosse Team Fighting For Championship Title (patch.com)
• Lane Closure Planned For Traffic Calming Project (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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