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🌱 GEICO Office To Open In Laurel + Local Spring Cleaning Events

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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(Patch Media)

Happy Saturday, people of Laurel! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Laurel.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 55 Low: 42.

Here are the top four stories in Laurel today:

  1. Pet owners in Laurel can take their pets next door to Bowie for a low-cost rabies and microchipping clinic today (April 2) that will be held Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot behind Bowie City Hall. Shots and microchipping cost $10 each. Prince George's County pet licenses also can be purchased at the event. This event is cash only for all services. (Patch)
  2. A new GEICO agent has signed a 2,110-square-foot lease at the Centre at Laurel. The local GEICO agent, William Gunn, will occupy Suite 702, situated directly across from the Chick-fil-A when he opens later this spring. (Commercial Observer)
  3. Mayor Moe and the City of Laurel have announced their annual Spring Clean-Up events! During the months of April and May, the Department of Public Works will be holding various events and specials to help our residents clean up their homes and gardens. If you have questions about these events or other Department of Public Works services, please call 301-725-0088 or send an email to DPW@Laurel.md.us. (City of Laurel)
  4. Multiple restaurants at MGM National Harbor in Prince George's County will be serving dishes that pay homage to the D.C. area's symbol of spring (Cherry Blossoms). Dishes include but are not limited to: the braised short rib with sherried cherry sauce at Voltaggio Brothers Steak House; TAP Sports Bar's "Cherried Fashioned," and a hanami roll with pink soy wrapped yellowtail at Bento. (WTOP)

Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Gaithersburg—We're a small, female-run company whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place outdoors at local parks and iconic locations. We recently expanded in DC with a handful of awesome professional photographers (all vetted and background checked!) Capture you and your loved ones (furry ones included!) with a fun 30 minute photoshoot by visiting shoott and choosing a date, time, and location of your choice! Only pay for the photos you love! Use code PATCHPHOTO for 15% off 5+ photos! (9:00 a.m.)
  • Pre-school Open House on Main Street in Laurel (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
  • 8th Annual Maryland Chicken Wing Festival at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville—This popular event features wings from some of the best establishments in the state, music, Maryland Lottery fun and more. While not feasting on avian fare, listen to live music and try some axe throwing, mechanical bull riding or laser tag. Test your skills in the Odyssey Mission Escape Room or dance to music by The Reagan Years. (11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • SOS Book Club (virtual): Carter G. Woodson's The Mis-education of the Negro. (1:00 p.m.)
  • Spring Pop Up Shop Day Party hosted by 5 Sisters Restaurant in Laurel (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Rocky The Musical at Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia (6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • Sugar Sammy (performance) at The DC Comedy Loft — One of the hottest comedians on the international circuit, Sugar Sammy has performed over 1,800 shows in 32 countries, in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi. In 2019 he filmed his second season as a judge for the 14th season of La France a un Incroyable talent, France's version of America's Got Talent. Produced by Fremantle Media, one of Europe's leading TV, radio and production companies, the show is watched by a weekly audience of 3.5 million and broadcast on M6, one of France's biggest networks. Sugar Sammy's unique style is insightful and often controversial leaving no one indifferent. This "fearless comic with a talent for provoking both laughter and outrage" also received a rare honor when the world's most prestigious newspaper, the New York Times, devoted an in-depth profile to him, a privilege bestowed on few performers. (7:00 p.m.)
  • 48 Hour Fire Alarm Class in Laurel—This unique and informative course will provide qualified journeyman electricians with the knowledge necessary to work on fire alarm systems. The ESTS Fire Alarm I Course is designed for experienced electricians, such as those specializing in fire alarm systems and limited energy. Taking the course in conjunction with NFPA 72 (2019) will prepare installers to sit for NICET certification. (7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  • Ravi Coltrane (performance) at the Keystone Korner Baltimore—Ravi Coltrane is a critically acclaimed Grammy™ nominated saxophonist, bandleader and composer. In the course of a twenty plus year career, Mr. Coltrane has worked as a sideman to many, recorded noteworthy albums for himself and others and founded a prominent independent record label, RKM. Come hear the Ravi Coltrane Quartet perform LIVE & ONLINE! (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development: The Department of Economic and Community Development is very happy to announce the promotion of Monta Burrough to the position of Deputy Director. (Facebook)
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George's County Government: Registration For County Residents Begins April 20. This summer let your child's imagination come to life as chef, Olympian, gymnast, or even a robotics engineer! (Nextdoor)
  • Economic Development Corporation - Communications Specialist Jordyn Tillman, Prince George's County Government: The Power and Role of Communications in Business Growth & Expansion. Join your Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation and the LMD Agency for the next Pathways to Growth and Expansion. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. 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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