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🌱 Historic Laurel Turkey Trot Burns Calories & Helps Homeless

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Rise and shine, Laurel! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here are the most important things happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 49 Low: 26.

Here are the top four stories in Laurel today:

  1. The 17th Annual Turkey Trot returns this year with the popular 5K and 1 mile course routes winding through Historic Laurel. Burn off some calories in preparation for the big Thanksgiving holiday meal, spend time with family and community, and support LARS — a non-profit organization that helps homeless and low-income families achieve stability and self-sufficiency. (LaurelAdvocacy.org)
  2. After executing a record-tying performance in last month's Maryland Million Distaff, Hello Beautiful will go after her ninth career stakes victory in Friday's $75,000 Politely at Laurel Park. The 39th running of the six-furlong Politely for fillies and mares 3 and up and fifth renewal of the $75,000 Howard and Sondra Bender Memorial for 3-year-olds and up sprinting seven furlongs highlight a nine-race, post-Thanksgiving Day program. (Paulick Report)
  3. A driver suffered life-threatening injuries Monday after crashing into a tree along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Prince George's County. The crash occurred along the parkway's southbound lanes, near Maryland Route 202. U.S. Park Police officers found the car in flames and the driver trapped inside. The driver was extracted by a Prince George's County Fire and EMS crew and taken to a local hospital. (WTOP)
  4. City of Laurel offices, including the Passport Office will be closed on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. The city's trash and recycling schedules will be adjusted due to the holiday. Visit the city's website for the full schedule that reflects these changes. (City of Laurel)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Thanksgiving Eve Live Belly Dance Show —An epic evening of fun! Attend to see two live belly dancing shows for your entertainment. Dinner specials and half price on all bottles of wine. Group reservations are encouraged. (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus — 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.)
  • Swahili Live Wednesdays | AfroHouse & AfroBeats: After Work Social—The after work social with 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.)
  • Photos With Santa at The Mall At Prince George's—Visit Santa in Center Court to capture your holiday memories. Reservations are encouraged but not required. (12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • City of Laurel - Government: It's official. Here is your newly elected Laurel City Council. Councilmember Brencis Smith was selected as President. Newly elected councilmember James Kole was selected as President Pro Tem. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: The City of Laurel's online permits and licensing portal will be down today from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a software upgrade. You will not be able to make any payments—neither online nor in person until Monday. (Facebook)

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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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