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🌱Election Day For Laurel + GoVAX Call Center Helps Marylanders

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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(Patch Media)

Welcome back, Laurel! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy, afternoon rain. High: 51 Low: 30.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Governor Larry Hogan recently provided an update on Maryland's multilingual GoVAX Call Center. It has helped schedule more than 460,000 vaccination appointments and made more than 11 million outreach calls to Marylanders. "Our call center — one of the first of its kind in the country — has played a critical role in Maryland's leading vaccination rates," said Hogan. Established in February 2021, the GoVAX Call Center exists to help residents schedule appointments simply by calling 1-855-MD-GOVAX. (Maryland.gov)
  2. A man died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday morning in Prince George's County. Police said the accident happened around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Md. Route 210/Indian Head Highway and Fort Washington Road/East Swann Creek Road. (WTOP)
  3. The City of Laurel's General Election is todayfrom 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Masks are required. If you need to know which Ward you live in, call this number: 301-725-5300 or visit the city's website, https://www.cityoflaurel.org/system/files/files/wards.pdf. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/Laurel2021GeneralElection. (Laurel MD Connect)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Lil' Acorns Play & Learn Group—Parents are invited to bring their children to Robinson Nature Center for this regular, all-outdoor, child and caregiver program. Each class encourages play and socialization through nature-based learning stations, a guided hike, story time and more. This event will engage children's wonder in nature as they grow from a toddler into a more independent preschooler. Play and Learn Group meets two times a month, throughout the school year on Tuesdays. (10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
  • Prince George's Senior Provider Network: Caregivers Retreat — Attend this annual Caregivers Retreat to hear a family caregiver's story and engage in conversations that may help in caring for a loved one. Sign up to receive resourceful information from the Veterans Affairs office, the Prince George's County Department of Family Services, and other members of the Prince George's Senior Provider Network. (10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
  • Webinar | Health and Wellness Coaching Programs — Learn about the Health and Wellness Coaching Master Degree Programs at Maryland University of Integrative Health. Grow or expand your career by becoming a health and wellness coach! MUIH offers one of the only master's degrees in the growing field of health and wellness coaching, as well as an academic certificate. (2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus (CHI Site) — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. Limit: Six participants per seating to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Denise Williams: Fastest Way to Fall — Listen to Denise Williams discuss her romance novel, The Fastest Way to Fall! (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Tasty Tuesday at Charm City Run — Enjoy single serving nutrition items at the price of 10 items for $10 (some exclusions apply) today! (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Job opening with Laurel TV for a part-time reporter (City of Laurel)
  • City of Laurel Bans Plastic Bans Beginning January of 2022 (City of Laurel)

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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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