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🌱Changing PGCPS Boundaries Invite Parent Input +COVID Cases Down

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Hey, Laurel! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 58 Low: 40.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. Prince George's County's health department recently announced that its COVID-19 case numbers are on a downward trajectory. The county could dip into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "moderate" transmission category soon. As of Oct. 29, the county stands at 56.09 new cases per week per 100,000 residents. (WTOP)
  2. Last Thursday, state legislators told Maryland's Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson that Maryland's mobile application for unemployment assistance needs better functionality and accessibility. Since 2020, Robinson and her office have been accused of having an overloaded system that has been frustrating thousands of Marylanders who are trying to get their unemployment claims processed during the COVID-19 pandemic. (MarylandReporter.com)
  3. Boundaries are changing for Prince George's County Schools within the next two to three years. Parents are encouraged to attend a virtual meeting tomorrow and give their input! A change in school boundaries could mean a change in where children attend school within the next two to three years. This could impact families. Attendees of this virtual meeting will learn about the school boundary process and be able to affect the final decision for adjusting school boundaries for PGCPS. (Eventbrite)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Art Show Featuring Nancy Lee Davis, Linda Schisler, and Nancy McIntosh — Enjoy this FREE event in Savage, featuring Collaboration Art Medium: Oil and Cold Wax Paintings; Photography; Pottery Art Show Events: Artist Online Interview, Art Demonstration, Artist Visit to Gallery. (1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
  • Thumpasaurus — Los Angeles-based Thumpasaurus is a gang of five superbly-skilled musicians taking hugely divergent influences and channeling them into something unique. Thumpasaurus offer up its own unique punk/funk stew wherein, hidden in plain sight and sound, you'll find traces of Zappa, Beefheart, James Chance, Funkadelic/Parliament, Morph*ne, Devo, Talking Heads and Prince, as well as some rocking heavy metal, free jazz, musical theatre and even some light opera references thrown in for good measure. (7:00 p.m.)
  • Try It Out Comedy: The laughs start here! — The funniest, clean, stand up comics will have you laughing while you enjoy the best pizza and drinks in Howard County. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for best seats. Only 40 people can be seated. Masks are optional, laughing is not. Plenty of free parking! (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
  • SoulCollage Grief Support Group (via Telehealth and Virtual) — SoulCollage Grief Support Group has participants create a series of collages to commemorate lost loved ones and to visually journal the grief process. (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Bingo Night at Mid Atlantic Community Church — Women are invited to our Bingo Night tonight. It's free, but please register. (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
  • Wellness Workshop: Mastering Mindfulness —Practicing mindfulness can help you manage your emotions, accept your reality, and stay grounded. Learn techniques to build your mindfulness skills and practice with brief mindful meditations during this Counseling Center workshop. Advanced registration is not required. Please know that this is a skill-building workshop and is not a therapy space or confidential. (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Laurel Police Department: *Update on lost dog.* He has been reunited with his family. Thank you to everyone who shared this post to help find his owners. This sweet boy was found on 4th Street near the Town Center. (Facebook)
  • LVFD Business Meeting: The business meeting of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department is held on the first and third Monday of every month. (Laurel VFD)

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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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Laurel Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at alexiswritesforpatch@gmail.com.

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