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The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Laurel.
Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. These are the most important things happening today in Laurel.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 68 Low: 42.
Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:
- The city of Laurel will receive a grant through The Recycling Partnership and American Beverage Association to expand its recycling program as part of the Every Bottle Back initiative. This is an initiative led by the beverage industry with goals of reducing the industry's plastic footprint and keep bottles out of nature. The $112,465 investment will help to provide Laurel residents with 7,150 65-gallon lidded curbside recycling carts for free. (Waste Today Magazine)
- According to Deb Belt, Patch reporter, Kohl's (the popular department store that has a location in Laurel) has been offered an acquisition deal by retail competitor JCPenney for a hefty $8.6 billion. Simon Property and Brookfield Asset Management have offered $68 a share to acquire the retailer. The JCPenney and Kohl's brands would remain separate. (Patch)
- Juvenile racing returns to Laurel Park for the first time this year with a 4 ½-furlong maiden special weight sprint for fillies that kicks off Saturday's nine-race program. Seven first-time starters were entered in the main track event including a pair from Laurel-based trainer Jerry Robb. (Past The Wire)
Today in Laurel:
- North Laurel Community Center Spring Yard Sale! (8:00 a.m.)
- Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea & the Arts hosted by Montpelier House Museum in Laurel— The Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts is LIVE for the first time since 2019! Visit vendors, hear live music by Waterside Vibes and poetry by the teen poets of Dialect of Prince George's County, take in a gardening talk, go on a guided nature walk or an herbal scavenger hunt, and more! Order your Deluxe Afternoon Tea Box to pick up at the festival here! Enjoy your tea box on Montpelier's beautiful grounds or at home. (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Community Garden Kickoff at Laurel Branch Library — Celebrate the beginning of our community garden. Help us plant our first round of seedlings, learn about the plant cycle and in-season herbs, and take home your very own plants for your garden. Rain date is May 14. (10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
- Cocoa Brown performance at the Baltimore Comedy Factory (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
- HerSounds Haitian Women's Music Festival at Creative Grounds in NW D.C. — HerSounds invites you to Voices and Vibes, another fabulous evening discovering the wonderful female performers of the Haitian Diaspora! You'll be chilling to the beats of DJ Elle Groove and transported by the voice of the wonderful Natalie Jean and you won't want to miss the sensational Mylie Civil! Enjoy complimentary bites from Bon Manje. The first 15 tickets will enjoy a free rum punch and will be eligible for a prize! (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
- The Soul of Broadway: Impossible Dreams—Bowie Center for the Performing Arts in Bowie will host this production featuring Terron Brooks, star of NBC's Emmy Award-winning mini-series "The Temptations" and "The Lion King" and "Hairspray" on Broadway! (7:30 p.m.)
- Corridor Cars & Coffee in Laurel—FREE doughnuts and coffee! (7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Laurel Police Department: Our 2022 Citizens Police Academy is in full swing! Week One, our class faced split-second simulator challenges and Week Two they were certified in CPR. (Facebook)
- City of Laurel - Government: Today is the last day of the National Mayor's Water Challenge. Laurel is in third place. If we can finish strong and come out of top, someone in our city would win $3,000 towards their water bill. Go to mywaterpledge.com to pledge! (Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Savage Mill Trail: This might be of interest to Savage community: A proposed apartment building. Details pending formal submission. Not sure this is a great idea because there will be more density and it's next to an industrial area. (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Fieldstone Preserve: I finally found a great lawn person. They're charging $30 for townhomes and $45 larger lawns. Call Anthony to schedule at this number: 443-784-6632. (Nextdoor)
- Maryland Office of People's Counsel, Director of Consumer Services, Brandi Nieland, State of Maryland: Do you need help with your energy bills? The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) may be able to help. Check out OPC's energy toolkit and helpful instructional video on how to get the assistance you need to keep your power on. (Nextdoor)
- Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George's County Government: In honor of National Volunteer Month we're highlighting 10 good reasons to volunteer! Volunteerism improves health by strengthening the body, improving mood, and lessening stress. (Nextdoor)
- HCPD News, Howard County Police Department: Drug Take Back Day is happening today! This is a great opportunity to dispose of unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications at any of the below locations. (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Montpelier West: Does anyone know of the black cats that used to live and maybe still do, outdoors near the dead ends of Golden Oak Drive and Black Oak Drive in Montpelier West? Or of a black cat that has a home but goes outside? (Nextdoor)
- Communications and Outreach Team, WMATA: Metro Transit Police launch new community policing and safety initiatives. Metro recently announced new safety initiatives to engage the community, target enforcement efforts and increase police visibility on buses, trains and in stations. (Nextdoor)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.
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