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🌱 BSU Students Place In National Competition + Sweet Mood Monday

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Laurel.

Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Welcome back, Laurel! Let's get this Monday started. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 76 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. The Maryland Board of Public Works recently approved more than $5.2 million to advance the state's commitment to preserve the legacy of Carr's Beach as a new Annapolis public park. The land has been identified as part of the property once owned by the Carr family and is close to popular resorts on the Chesapeake Bay that served Black people when they were prohibited from using other beaches. (Maryland.gov)
  2. Bowie State University (BSU) graduate students Carolyn Thorpe, Rachel Wagner and Nala Lovett, under the guidance of Dr. Kimberly Mills, BSU Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, used what they have learned at BSU to come to team-based ethical resolutions and won second place in the National 2022 Graduate Student Ethics Awards for Master's Degree Students. The aim of the competition is to "recognize exceptional, demonstrable understanding of the ACA Code of Ethics, the foundation of ethical professional counseling practice." (Bowie State)
  3. One man died and another was placed under arrest after a fatal stabbing that happened on the 1100 block of Southview Drive in Oxon Hill in Prince George's County. Police arrived to the area on Friday and found a man outside who had been stabbed several times. The man arrested by police was taken to the hospital for an injury. (WTOP)

Today in Laurel:

  • Ready 2 Read Storytime for Ages 3-5 at the Laurel Branch Library (10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • Bone Builders Exercise Class for 55+ In Person—Bone Builders is a twice weekly, 1-hour class for seniors 55+ that includes a warm up, balance exercise, arm and leg strengthening exercises, then ending with a cool down. This program is in-person at the Kensington Park Library in Kensington.(3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Sweet Mood Monday in Laurel—Enjoy a fun and relaxing dessert experience. Sweet Mood Monday is a place where you will be able to purchase some of your favorite desserts and have an opportunity to stay and eat them at the location and socialize. (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • Yappy Hour at The Midlands Beer Garden in NW D.C.—Join us for Yappy Hour at The Midlands! We're dishing up doggie beer, puppuccinos, treats from Chippin, belly rubs and more! Grab your pup and a beer and let's pawty! (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • Try It Out Comedy—This show has moved into a new venue: Busboys and Poets that's located in the Merriweather District of Downtown Columbia. Enjoy laughing! (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • PGCPS: Hey, Class of 2022! Be sure to share and tag us in your College/Career Decision Day pics today! #PGCPSSigningDay22 #PGCPSGrads22 (Instagram)
  • Laurel Police Department: The Laurel Police Department is requesting the public's assistance locating Daniel Tekle, a missing person. Please contact us at 301-498-0092 with information about Tekle's whereabouts. (Facebook)
  • PGCPS: On Principal Appreciation Day, PGCPS acknowledges our outstanding group of educators who lead our schools each day. Thank you for all you do! #PGCPSProud (Instagram)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Great opportunity to do something good for yourself and the planet. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week! Here's where you can find tips to protect yourself, your family and your property. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: Pallotti High School student Mia Gonzales Jackson is warming up and getting ready to perform at today's Arts Showcase! (Facebook)
  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: Art Educators Christine Tyler and Eugene Foster are doing a great job at St. Vincent Pallotti High School! (Facebook)
  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: What a terrific show that will remain open to the public until May 31. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: The Laurel Arts Council/Pallotti High School Art Exhibit opening is about to begin! There is still time to join us at the Municipal Center. The exhibit will be on display until May 31 during operating hours. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: A beautiful piano arrangement by Dominique Beckett from Palotti High School. (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Montrose Ave: The City of Laurel is passing out new trash/recycling containers as part of their "One and Done" program. If you (like me) find the larger containers difficult to handle call city hall. They will connect you to someone who can help. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Leishear Village: Looking for a landscape or handyman. Can anyone recommend someone who can replace a wood planter? Similar size and style that is in front of most homes in our community. I also need a fence repaired. (Nextdoor)
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George's County Government: *Summer Guide • Interactive Guide Now Available* Summer is almost here and with it comes opportunities for kids to spend more time outdoors. It's a time to put aside the electronics and enjoy a season filled with fun! (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Russett: I'm wondering if anyone would like to make an easy $20 dollars every couple of weeks cutting the grass in my small backyard? I live in Russet. PM me if interested. (Nextdoor)
  • Laurel Park News: A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Steven Moyer, a former trainer and current racing official at Laurel Park, who was seriously injured while doing yard work at his home. Moyer sustained severe burns on his body in an accident April 19 and is expected to remain in the Intensive Care Unit for several weeks. The GoFundMe campaign was set up by Elvis Trujillo Jr., a fellow racing official whose father won over 2,100 races as a jockey and is now a Maryland-based trainer. The goal is $10,000. (Past The Wire)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Laurel Daily? Contact me at alexiswritesforpatch@gmail.com

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