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🌱 Laurel Main Street Festival Canceled + Mother's Day Social

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Hello Laurel! Writing your daily newsletter is truly a rewarding experience, and your loyalty has made it all the better. I just wanted to say, you might be missing the Laurel Daily for awhile — but don't worry! It won't be away for long, we just are focusing on some other Patch communities at the moment. Thanks for your support and patience, and we will be back and better than ever, sooner than you think! -Alexis

First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of rain. High: 51 Low: 42.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. The 2022 Main Street Festival and Parade planned for Saturday has been canceled due to the threat of severe weather. A new date has not yet been chosen. City officials said vendors, Main Street merchants and parade participants should direct any questions to the Laurel Board of Trade at Laurelmainstreetfestival@gmail.com. (Laurel Patch)
  2. Zilla Racing Stables and Acqua Nova Stable's Sugar Gray Leonard, as the 3-year-old colt pulled away from pacesetting stablemate Raise a Speights in the stretch to graduate by 4 ¼ lengths Thursday at Laurel Park. Sugar Gray Leognard was sent off as the 4-5 favorite in the maiden special weight for horses ages 3, 4 and 5. The winning time was 1:24.22 over a main track upgraded from good to fast prior to the race. (Past The Wire)
  3. Teaching can be fun, inspiring and far from boring for the teachers and the students. Dr. Lynne G. Long, Bowie State University chair of Teaching, Learning and Professional Development in the College of Education, has partnered with Dramatic Results. The program will serve as a demonstration site for STEAM Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration (SEED) project and is funded by a $2 million grant from Assistance for Arts Education. Preservice teachers from BSU's College of Education will be trained to instruct Calvert County middle school students in Gifted and Advanced Learning during summer camps and on Saturdays during the school year. (Bowie State)

Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • 6th Annual For Kathy's Sake Brunch at Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department Hall in Laurel—Join us for good conversation over an important topic, while enjoying a good meal, honoring the good work of a few, enjoying one of our best (Keanuu Smith-Brown) ministering in music and the Ava Fields Dancers. All for free. (10:00 a.m.)
  • Story Strolls at Montpelier Mansion in Laurel—Families follow a path of pages as they read stories that foster confidence, encourage self-care, and make teamwork fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. May and June Story Stroll: Call Me Tree/Llamame Arbol (bi-lingual English/Spanish), written and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzales. (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Queen Bee Tea hosted by Montpelier Mansion in Laurel—Take a special woman, your Queen Bee, to tea! Includes finger sandwiches, pastries, scones and your choice of quality loose leaf tea. (11:00 a.m.)
  • Mother's Day Pop Up Social at 5 Sisters Restaurant in Laurel (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Women's History Tea at Montpelier House Museum in Laurel — Different historic topics discussed at each tea. Enjoy a fixed price menu of fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, buttery scones, and your choice of two quality loose leaf teas, all served on china and tiered stands. (2:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Prince George's County Police: The Command Officers Association held a candlelight vigil at police headquarters to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We'll always continue to honor those who have fallen. #lawenforcement (Instagram)
  • Hammond Elem PTA: HES will have its annual Field Day on May 19. Join us for a day of outdoor activities and continued birthday celebrations for Tuffy! (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Leishear Village: Can anybody recommend a company to install wood fencing? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Russett: I am looking for aqua fitness or water aerobics in the Laurel area. I am currently on the Anne Arundel /Russett Laurel area but willing to go to Baltimore/ Anne Arundel or Prince George's County areas. Any suggestions? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Montpelier Forest: Anyone out there buy a router to use with FIOS? I'm thinking of upgrading and don't want to rent from Verizon. Seems like a waste of money after a while. (Nextdoor)
  • Economic Development Corporation - Communications Specialist Jordyn Tillman, Prince George's County Government: What you need to know to make a deal to grow your business. Purchasing, selling, or merging with another business are some of the fastest ways to reach your goals. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Kings Woods: Any scrap metal you don't need in your yard? I can pick it up—washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, and more. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Leishear Village: Please help me find my lost cat that is friendly, but scared. My cat ran out front door Wednesday afternoon in Leishear Village. No microchip. Close family pet for five years. Tortoise shell, short legs and tail. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Russett: I need my grass cut! Any referrals? (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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? Contact me at alexiswritesforpatch@gmail.com

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