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Career Coach For Unemployed + Protecting Unvaccinated Children

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

1. Jennifer Jones Bryant, founder of her own career coaching business based in Upper Marlboro, is helping the unemployed who seek her help during job searches. She's the executive founder of "Reaching From Within, an Empowerment Journey." Bryant has been working with small business development centers during the COVID-19 pandemic to help people get back to work. (WTOP)

2. Maryland reported 1,027 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths, according to state health department data released on Sept. 6. Doctors say the new cases are fueled by dangerous strains targeting the unvaccinated. During an August press conference, Gov. Larry Hogan said the Delta variant, a strain that is reportedly two to four times more contagious than the original virus strain, accounts for nearly every new confirmed case in Maryland. (CBS Baltimore)

3. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spoke to CNN on Sunday. Dr. Fauci said there's an important step adults can take to protect children who are too young to be vaccinated against COVID-19. That step is to be vaccinated. He said that the way to protect unvaccinated children is to surround those children with vaccinated people. (CNN)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Level up your LinkedIn Profile for Adults 50 and Older — Have you been online to use LinkedIn? It is a social media website to promote yourself to possible employers. Learn about the website and tips on how to stand out. All adults are welcome to this free webinar but the presenter will specifically address challenges and opportunities that adults over age 50 might face. This webinar is sponsored by the Capital One Foundation. (2:00 p.m.)
  • Crocheting and Knitting at Laurel Branch Library (7:00 p.m.)
  • Plant-based Basics and Cooking for Families — Join Granetta Coleman, the founder of Rooted Dish, as she introduces viewers to the concepts and benefits of plant-based eating, and how to incorporate more plants into their families' diets. She will also demonstrate how to cook easy, spicy, black bean tacos and quick-pickled cabbage. (7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.)
  • Drop-in Full Day Care —No school? Drop your child off for full day care from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.! Students will receive provided breakfast and snack, but please bring your child their own lunch. (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • Power Walking at Fairland Regional Park — Walking is great for your physical and mental health. Learn how to establish a walking routine and connect with others who have similar fitness goals. Participants can walk at their own pace. (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • City of Laurel - Government: SAVE THE DATE: Be sure to support the GFWC Woman's Club of Laurel Fundraiser on September 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Tampico Grill! (Facebook)
  • Parent Roundtable at Oaklands Elementary will start at 9:30 a.m. today. (Patch)

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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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