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Community Corner

Armed Robbery + Harbor Heroes + Maryland State Disabilities Plan

Your five-minute guide to all things happening today in town.

Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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(Patch Media)

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 93 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. On Monday (July 12) afternoon, officers were called to the 7100 block of Virginia Manor Court in Laurel for the report of an armed robbery and shooting. A male suspect, armed with a handgun, approached a security service delivery driver, disarmed him, then demanded he hand over the U.S. Currency deposit bag he was holding. The victim complied and then the suspect fired one shot at him before fleeing the scene. This is an ongoing investigation, and we strongly encourage anyone with any information to contact the Laurel Police Department at 301-498-0092. Anonymous tips can be sent to LPDtips@laurel.md.us. (City of Laurel)
  2. In a ceremony Tuesday, 14 employees of National Harbor-area businesses were recognized for their hard work during the pandemic. They were named "Harbor Heroes" and awarded $100 to spend at participating National Harbor establishments. (WTOP)
  3. Governor Larry Hogan today, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Disabilities, announced the release of the new Maryland State Disabilities Plan, a roadmap for changing the lives of Marylanders with disabilities for the better. (Maryland.gov)

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Today in Laurel

  • Back to the 80s Bike Night — Come get your High Octane Classic Rock on with 4 Speed Shifter at Old Glory Harley Davidson's Bike Night. (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Summer Concert Series — Pack up your lawn chair and dancing shoes for our weekly summer concert series! (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • Outdoor Ready 2 Read Storytime for Ages 3-5 — Join this outdoor story time in a Laurel library courtyard to enjoy books, songs and rhymes! Face masks and physical distancing are required for all participants over the age of 2. (10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • July Networking Session with the Laurel Board of Trade (12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
  • Janet Matthews: Tangled Project — Attend this art-centered event at Montpelier Arts Center. (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Now Hiring Certified Caregivers — A job fair for caregivers. (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • Corrie Parks: Uncanny Bodies — Corrie Francis Parks searches for life among the inanimate, endowing tiny grains of sand with their own autonomy. (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Photography: Digital Level 1—Attend this educational event at the Montpelier Arts Center. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  • My First School Summertime Adventures — This field experience is only for teens participating as Junior Counselors (JRC) and have already enrolled in a JRC Training Camp. For more information, contact Melissa Byrne (mbyrne@howardcountymd.gov). To enroll online or by calling 410-313-7275. (9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
  • Webinar | Earn your Master's in Yoga Therapy —Learn about the M.S. in Yoga Therapy Program at Maryland University of Integrative HealthJoin us for an informative webinar on our yoga program, Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. Taught by prestigious faculty member, Diane Finlayson, MA, C-IAYT, ERYT-500. (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
  • Chess Camp — Learn from professional chess instructors from Silver Knights Chess. You are divided into groups by level (beginner to highly-rated tournament). Every camper receives a t-shirt and a tournament-style chess set. For more information, call Scott Corning at 410-313-4622 or email him (scorning@howardcountymd.gov). (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Derrick Lewis's Basketball Camp — Join U of MD's All-ACC Player and Coach Derrick Lewis as he brings his exciting basketball experiences to the courts! Coach Lewis and his staff pride themselves on the ability to teach basketball skills and fundamentals to young players. Visit www.derricklewisbasketball.com for more information on Coach Lewis' coaching and playing experiences. Fee includes a camp t-shirt. Info: Patrick McGinnis, 410-313-4716 or pmcginnis@howardcountymd.gov. (9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
  • Free Acupuncture with Community Health Initiative (CHI) — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • City of Laurel - Government: "FREE GROCERIES: Royalhouse Chapel Intl MD Grace2Grace Center Charisma Food Bank, 7911 Braygreen Road, will hold anoth..." (Facebook)
  • The City Hall in the Park scheduled for July 21, 2021, has been cancelled. If you haven't been vaccinated yet, the CDC Guidelines are allowing those 12 and over to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Mayor Moe encourages you to #TakeTheShotLaurel and help protect our community! If you have any questions or concerns, Laurel residents are urged to contact the Mayor's Office at 301-725-5300, extension 2125.

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— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm a Bowie area resident with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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