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🌱 Frozen On Ice Show Coming To Laurel + Win $3K For Conserving Water!

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Wednesday, Laurel! Here are the most important things going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 61 Low: 47.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Residents of Laurel can win $3,000 toward their home utility payments, water saving fixtures and hundreds of other prizes if they conserve water! The annual challenge that runs April 1-30 is a non-profit national community service campaign that encourages leaders to inspire their residents to make a series of simple pledges at mywaterpledge.com to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution and save energy. (Patch)
  2. The Maryland State Education Association held an assembly on Saturday where the candidates for governor gave speeches in hopes of winning the endorsement of the state's largest union, the 76,000-strong educators. Most of the nine Democrats for governor who spoke touted their own public school educations or their teachers. They also professed their dedication to funding and implementing the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, which is the revamping of state schools recommended by the Kirwan Commission and backed by the union. (MarylandReporter.com)
  3. The Gardens Figure Skating Club will present its annual spring ice show, Frozen on Ice, this Saturday, April 9, at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel. Frozen on Ice is a figure skating show based on "Frozen: The Broadway Musical." (Patch)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Stuffed Animal Scavenger Hunt at Shepherd Park Library in NW D.C.—Our stuffed animals love to read as much as you do! Stop by Shepherd Park and see if you can find out where the stuffed animals are hiding in the stacks. We'll give you a list of clues based on the Dewey Decimal system. Fill out your scavenger hunt form and stop by the front desk when you are done. (10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Dave Weber & Friends, Live at Bear Brick Oven Pizza!—Guitarist/singer Dave Weber will be performing at Bear Brick Oven Pizza in the Cloverly area of Silver Spring. Dave plays singer-songwriter, pop/rock, classic soul, and country. Weather permitting, Dave will be setup outside on Bear's patio. Look for Dave to have a special guest or two make appearance. (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Swahili Live Wednesdays | AfroHouse & AfroBeats (After Work Social)—This social takes place at Swahili Village - The Consulate DC. Enjoy amazing food, VIP Bottle Packages and Great Music Vibes. Celebrate life! Must be 21+ to attend. IDs required. (5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)
  • Child Loss Grief Support Group (In Person and Virtual)—Child Loss Support Group will meet both in-person and virtually. This group is for parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age or circumstance. The group will meet on our Pasadena campus as well as via Zoom for Healthcare on the first Wednesday of the month for April 6, May 4 and June 1. Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted in any of these groups. Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Timbo performance at The Hamilton Live in NW D.C.—Timbo is a third-generation musician with strong roots in country and bluegrass music. His style has been described as "soul country." (6:30 p.m.)
  • Off the Beaten Path: Strolling Choral Performance—Join the All Souls Choir for a night to remember in the evening light at the National Arboretum. This private, strolling event (with two shows at 7 and 8:15 p.m.) will celebrate the bounties of DC in springtime, honoring the ancestors and the cycle of life of both flora and fauna. NOTE: The path has some inclines and varied terrain. Comfortable walking shoes strongly encouraged! (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Live Band Karaoke—Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge's live band karaoke happens every Wednesday night, featuring the Experience Band and Show in NE D.C.! (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
  • Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show at DC Improv Comedy Club in NW D.C. The show is a hilarious round-table discussion featuring comics and willing audience members, led by coupling failure Rahmein Mostafavi. (7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Laurel Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Laurel Patch)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Russett: Can anyone recommend a reliable and affordable company or business they have used to install a brick/paver patio in townhome backyard? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Brock Bridge: Looking for a good place to be able to get my beard trimmed and shaped. Everywhere I've ever been cut it a little to short for my liking. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Montrose Ave: Handicapped senior needs assistance for replacement of American flag shredded by last week's wind. They have a replacement flag. The old flag needs appropriate disposal. (Nextdoor)
  • Emergency Preparedness Specialist Alexandra Harris, Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security/Office of Emergency Management: The Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Public Preparedness Survey is now LIVE and we want to hear from you! (Nextdoor)
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George's County Government: We are happy to announce that Watkins Regional Park Campground is open for the 2022 season! Camping is a great way to break away from the busy world and immerse yourself in nature! (Nextdoor)
  • Corporal Kurt Schnitzenbaumer, Prince George's County Police Department: Most of our 2022 PAL Summer Programs are STILL open for registration. For more information, regarding any of the programs, please check out the attached flyers and please visit our website. (Nextdoor)
  • Communications and Community Relations Office Luis Maya, WSSC Water: State of Maryland launches Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)! WSSC Water customers: Are you or someone you know struggling to pay the water bill? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, West Laurel: Just drove by the Shell on 198 in West Laurel. Looks like it is closed and storage containers are outside. Anyone know what is going on? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Cardinal Forest: The Meade Area Garden Club will hold its next meeting at 10:00 a.m. on April 15 at the Jessup Community Hall in Jessup. The speaker will be Rob Pavlik of the Anne Arundel Watershed. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Maryland City West: I found this lawn care company called LawnStarter that I just started using. They have a website and an app to manage your lawn care service. (Nextdoor)

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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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