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🌱 Dutch Country Farmers Market Reopens + Laurel Park Racing

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Thursday, people of Laurel! Here's everything you need to know today in Laurel.

First, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 42 Low: 32.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market was closed for a while until recently when it met Prince George's County requirements. As of today, the market is open and resuming its current hours of operation. As a condition of reopening, it must follow the mask mandate and is asking customers to wear face masks when they visit the market. (Laurel MD Connect)
  2. After eight horses suffered injuries and had to be euthanized, Maryland horse racing regulators questioned Laurel Park executives. The Maryland Racing Commission will make a final decision next week on whether racing can resume in Laurel. If given the green light, it will start again on Dec. 16. (CBS Baltimore)
  3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Prince George's County has "a substantial transmission rate for COVID-19." However, according to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, the county is starting to see the numbers decline as it now averages 82 COVID cases per week per 100,000 residents. The omicron variant has been detected in Maryland, but officials said there's been no evidence omicron is in this county. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Holiday Sing-Along — Celebrate the holidays with traditional renditions of timeless classics and modern arrangements of original songs of the season from gospel to Motown. Bring holiday cheer and enjoy a fantastic time with the music of the season that we all know and love. Warm up your vocal cords and sing along with a live band! (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
  • Comedy Show featuring Akaash Singh — Akaash is a nationally touring stand-up comedian who is quickly working his way up to become a household name. His comedy is driven by cultural differences, an intense upbringing, and a desire to challenge the audience. Through the unique lens of growing up brown in America, the comics touch on a broad range of subjects that people from all different backgrounds will enjoy. Expect to laugh at comedy that is personal, political, observational, cultural, and above all else hilarious. (7:30 p.m.)
  • After Work Happy Hour and Game Night — Relax and have fun during this event at 5 Sisters Restaurant. (4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
  • Webinar | MUIH Nutrition Programs — Learn about the Nutrition and Integrative Health Programs at Maryland University of Integrative Health. Attend this informative webinar on Nutrition and Integrative Health Programs. Nutrition is one of the most influential determinants of health and wellness, as well as the prevention and treatment of disease. MUIH's programs are grounded in a holistic philosophy that integrates the physiological, socio-cultural, and evidence-informed roles of food in our lives. (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
  • A Nigerian Photographer's Solo Exhibition — Full Circle Photography Gallery presents, It's all in my head, a solo exhibition featuring the work of Nigerian photographer, Etinosa Yvonne. The photographs in the gallery explore the coping mechanisms of survivors of terrorism and conflicts in Nigeria and advocates and explores the impact of these events on the mental health of the survivors. (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Art in the Afternoon — Enjoy wine and cheese! Learn about African American Art. Meet Gallerist Derrick and Jackie to ask all your art collecting questions! (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • City of Laurel - Government: Need a coat? Need legal advice? Head to Laurel Branch Library this weekend. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Volunteer Fire Department: The Laurel VFD elves received a Call for Service. So they had to cut their run with Santa short. Santa is on his way back to the North Pole, but looks forward to returning to Laurel. He LOVES the enthusiasm Laurel has for the holidays! So stay tuned to our Facebook page and we will post his next visit! We will usually post around 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., so keep an eye out! (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Feeling Crafty? Here's a holiday event for you. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: The City of Laurel has an immediate opening for the Deputy Director/ Chief Building Inspector in the Office of Fire Marshal and Permit Services. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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 email me at alexiswritesforpatch@gmail.com.

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