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🌱Helping Job Seekers Find Employment + Harvest Moon Hayride

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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(Patch Media)

Good morning, Laurel! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, Nov. 3, off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 52 Low: 31.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Peter Franchot, Comptroller and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, said if he is elected to serve Maryland as the governor, he will require young children who attend schools to get vaccinated against the Coronavirus. According to Franchot, this mandate would be contingent upon both CDC approval of the vaccine for children ages 5-11 and the recommendation of medical professionals. (MarylandReporter.com)
  2. Yesterday was an exciting time for jobseekers! They were offered the opportunity to meet employers and interview for jobs, thanks to Employ Prince George's, which hosted a job fair at City of Praise Family Ministries in Landover. About 1,000 jobs were available from retail to hospitality to health care. The job fair is over now, but you can still browse some of the same job openings online at the Employ Prince George's website. (WTOP)
  3. A Harvest Moon Hayride will be hosted by Laurel Parks & Recreation on Nov. 12, at 6:00 p.m.! Masks are required on the tractor, which will take riders on a hayride along the Patuxent River. Drinks, snacks and entertainment will be held around a roaring bonfire. Pre-registration cost is $4 per person, but kids under 2 years old ride free. You can pre-register at either the Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, Laurel Armory, or online using our registration site. (Facebook)

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Today in Laurel:

  • CiNoMatic Presents: Crazy Rich Asians — Explore the world without leaving the neighborhood! Join the NoMa BID for CiNoMatic (formerly NoMa Summer Screen) at Alethia Tanner Park, and enjoy films that highlight some of the most beautiful places on earth. From Jamaica to Greece to Singapore, we'll travel together around the world in celebration of our theme: Reignite Your Wanderlust! (6:10 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • Self-Care and Wellness Workshop Series for Older Women — A Wellness Workshop Series for Older Women - Express Yourselves and Discuss Healthy Aging. (12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
  • Men's Evening of Reflection — Enjoy a refreshing opportunity to connect with Christ and others. Registration is required. Please No Walk-Ins! Cost: $20 per person. (7:00 p.m.)
  • National Gallery of Art: Curated Tour with Art Historian — Enjoy the National Gallery of Art masterpieces from the Renaissance to the beginning of Modern Art. (10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
  • Teen Action Group (TAG) —Do you need community service hours for graduation? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Are you interested in creating programs for the library or doing community service projects? Join us every other Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. for the Teen Action Group (TAG) meeting. (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Harambee Wednesdays with Baba Ras D — Enjoy this series of 1-hour classes taught by BABA RAS D. It is filled with musical enlightenment for children. This class is best suited for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver and will be held on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Dance Institute of Washington. (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • PGCPS: Check out this week's PG13! In Episode 8, go inside of homecoming to see how scholar-athletes at @WisePumaSports are prepared for all obstacles! (Instagram)
  • Laurel Police Department: No Shave November is BACK! The Laurel Police Department shaved for the LAST time this morning - and it's all for ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer! We're about to get real scruffy for the next 30 days as we raise awareness and money to #ENDPROSTATECANCER. (Facebook)
  • City of Laure: *FOOD RECALL* Dole is recalling some garden salads in Maryland because of possible Listeria in lettuce sold at Kroger, Walmart and other grocery chains. So far, there are no reported illnesses connected to this recall. The FDA says to throw out contaminated product. (Facebook)
  • Virtual Mayor and City Council Work Session: This meeting will take place tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (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.

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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