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🌱 Laurel Lions Club Hosts Crab Fundraiser +Fire Prevention Month

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Alexis Goring, your host of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warm; cloudy, then some sun. High: 76 Low: 57.

Here are the top four stories today in Laurel:

  1. Fire Prevention Month takes place every October. This year, the theme is "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety." Mayor Craig A. Moe said it's time to better educate people about the sounds smoke alarms make, what they mean, and how to respond to them. Statistics show that almost three out of five U.S. home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms (41 percent) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16 percent). (City of Laurel)
  2. The new Monarch Preschools invites you to drive by and Fall Into Fun this Friday (Oct. 15) between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Kids can pick out and paint a pumpkin and receive a free gift. Part-time and full-time enrollment is now open for children ages 3 to 5. (Facebook)
  3. The Thrifty Teacher is hosting a Trunk or Treat Family Festival on Oct. 31 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Whiskey Bottom Shopping Center Businesses. Currently, they are gathering people to host "trunks" with the added bonus of being able to promote themselves and/or their businesses. (TheThriftyTeacher.com)
  4. The Laurel Lions Club is holding a Crab Fundraiser! It is doing advanced orders only that must be received by Oct. 20. Call Don Danneman at 301-467-0605 to get your order in today! If you place an order, you will be able to pick up your crabs on Oct. 23 at 204 Fort Meade Road in the parking lot. All the proceeds will help our community! (Twitter)

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Today in Laurel:

  • PSAT 8/9 and NMSQT - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (8:00 a.m.)
  • Volleyball v. College Park Academy - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (6:30 p.m.)
  • Social Wednesdays Happy Hour — Attend this event at Cecil's Bar (4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 (nearby Laurel) — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month singing and dancing with us in this FREE interactive performance for the whole family. This event will be held outdoors to maintain distancing. (6:30 p.m.)
  • 2021 Fall Online Open House — Attend this event with the Admissions & Financial Aid Team, Program Faculty, and Student Support and Success today and learn about life at Maryland University of Integrative Health. (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus (CHI Site) — 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.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • PGCPS: Don't miss Episode 5 of PG13! In the county's biggest game of the year, the Wise Pumas and Flowers Jaguars square off for regional supremacy. Get an up-close look at sports, family, community and brotherhood. (Instagram)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Thank you, Maryland Office of Tourism, for highlighting our lovely Historic Main Street and so many of our wonderful local businesses! (Facebook)
  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: It's not too late to register for our upcoming weekend trip to Busch Gardens Oct. 16-17. Please note the price listed is per person and includes two-day admission to Busch Garden's for its HALL-O-SCREAM event. (Facebook)
  • Virtual 39th Mayor and City Council Meeting (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.

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