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🌱 Bartlett's Bill To Help Domestic Violence Victims + Chess Club

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Alexis Goring, your host of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with some sun. High: 40 Low: 26.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Last year, neighbors in Laurel were shocked by the murder of Ryan and Iviana Lee. That tragedy drove Delegate Bartlett to draft HB-887. It is a bill taking aim at domestic violence protective order status hearings. Bartlett's bill would allow victims representing themselves to go before a judge to have their concerns addressed at anytime after they've secured a protective order. (wmar2news.com)
  2. A virtual meeting was held by the City of Greenbelt partnered with Kittelson and Associates, a transportation and engineering corporation, on February 10. The meeting was held to discuss visioning plans for the Greenbelt Road corridor revision project. The responses gave insight into the problems locals face every day when traveling the most heavily used road in the city which is next door to Laurel. The plan focuses on Greenbelt Road from Baltimore Avenue (Route 1) to Kenilworth Avenue, including the portion of University Boulevard from Greenbelt Road to just before the Route 1 interchange. (greenbeltnewsreview.com)
  3. A field of six 3-year-old fillies led by 9-5 program favorite Candy Light, will gather in a one-mile maiden special weight as live racing returns to Laurel Park Thursday. The feature is carded second on an eight-race program that begins at 12:25 p.m. Fortune Racing's Candy Light was purchased for $200,000 as a 2-year-old in training last June. She made her first two starts sprinting on the turf, finishing second by a head in her late October unveiling. (Past The Wire)

Today in Laurel:

  • STEM Competition - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
  • Ladies Small Group—This is a discussion style Bible study on the book of Jonah. We will also have fellowship time, snacks and prayer time. This event will be hosted by Christ Reformed Presbyterian Church, PCA located on 1102 Montgomery Street in Laurel. Contact Gena Persons for more information. (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • Howard County 2022 Child Care Fair at North Laurel Community Center—The Howard County Child Care Fair features preschool and recreation program information for parents, grandparents and child care personnel. The 2022 Howard County Child Care Fair will provide parents, guardians, grandparents and child care personnel with "one stop shopping" for child care, preschool, school-age and summer programs, as well as the opportunity for personal contact with teachers and program directors. Representatives from community service organizations that offer programs and services to Howard County's young children will also be onsite to provide information to interested parents. (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
  • Beginner Chess Club in Laurel—Join our chess club to introduce your student to the game of chess in a positive, supportive environment. This is a multi-age club that allows students to acquire skills at their own pace while interacting with others through playing the game with the support of an experienced instructor. Chess is great for developing concentration, strategy, advanced planning and other life skills. This club is being planned for in-person play but we are equipped to transition to an online activity if health condition require. (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Park Racing (12:25 p.m.to 5:01 p.m.)
  • Black Excellence: Power, Purpose, Prosperity featuring Iyanla Vanzant at The Lyric Baltimore (3:00 p.m.. to 7:47 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: Did you know the City of Laurel Department of Parks & Recreation offers two community centers both equipped with a fitness room? Stop by either the Robert J. DiPietro Community Center or Laurel Armory to learn more. (Facebook)
  • Portrait to Postcards—If you have a loved one who needs a lift, email me a photo of yourself or a family member. I will draw your portrait, then I will email your portrait back to you so that you can forward the portrait to your favorite printing service and have your portrait transformed into postcards or stationary. I am doing this for community service out of my Leigh Marget Studios, located in Laurel. (Patch)
  • Maryland Office of People's Counsel, Director of Consumer Services, Brandi Nieland, State of Maryland: Were you illegally signed up with a gas or electric supplier without your permission? Always check your gas and electric bill! Make sure you were not signed up for a retail supplier without your knowledge. (Nextdoor)
  • Corporal Derreck Clagett, Prince George's County Police Department: Interested in Law Enforcement? In need of community service hours? (Nextdoor)
  • Associate Commissioner, Consumer Education & Advocacy Joy Hatchette, Maryland Insurance Administration: Were you not able to attend some of our virtual presentations? No need to worry! Our presentations are recorded and can be found at: https://insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/Webinar-Meetings.aspx. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Town Laurel: Can anyone tell me something good about Eisenhower Middle School? So far, the reviews are a parents worst nightmare. I rather hear something more current all the reviews I saw are from 3 to 5 years ago. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Villages at Wellington: There is a brown lab dog across the street in the neighbor's front yard. A neighbor of mine approached the dog and now is gone. (Nextdoor)
  • Citizen Services Specialist Jorhan Santana, Prince George's County Government: Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Prince George's County residents can drop off household hazardous and electronic waste FREE of charge! (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Patuxent Glen: Has anyone ever switched from electric to gas? I want to switch from electric heating to gas because my electric bill has been so expensive especially during the winter. I paid nearly $1k monthly these last couple of months! (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Russett: Any face painters in the Laurel area? Needed for a kids party! (Nextdoor)

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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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