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🌱 Laurel Park Partially Closed + Holiday Food For Families

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Good morning, Laurel! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on around Laurel today.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 41 Low: 29.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. A new program launched by the National League of Nursing in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, will allow Bowie State University senior nursing students to get a head start developing leadership and workplace skills to help ensure greater success as they enter their first positions in the field. "Transitioning Senior Nursing Students in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) into Clinical Practice" is a program that will bring a year long, multi-faceted program in leadership development to Bowie State and five other HBCUs that offer four-year baccalaureate degrees in nursing. (Bowie State)
  2. Laurel Park track remains partially closed because the work on the Laurel Park main track is underway. On Monday, horses were only be permitted to gallop on the outer portion of the track, with no workers allowed. There is no word yet as to when the track may fully reopen. It was the eighth consecutive day without works at the central Maryland track. (theracingbiz.com)
  3. The pandemic is stretching two years strong now and the need for food is higher for people who have lost their jobs or receive a lower income. In an effort to meet that need, volunteers with five public safety agencies in Prince George's County packed and distributed holiday food packages for families and seniors across the county on Monday. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Boys Basketball @ Fairmont Heights (JV & Varsity) (5:00 p.m.)
  • Girls Varsity Basketball @ Coolidge High School (6:00 p.m.)
  • White Christmas — Enjoy this event in Columbia at Toby's Dinner Theatre (6:00 p.m.)
  • Public Food Distribution — Join Prayer Tower Bible Way Apostolic Faith in serving the community by giving away fruits and vegetables, bread, meats, and dairy products that are donated for distribution to the needy. Boxes and bags filled with groceries to grab and go. Volunteers are welcomed to call (240)583-0996 to get involved. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  • The Improvised Shakespeare Company — No script. No rehearsal. No plan. The Improvised Shakespeare Company takes one audience suggestion and runs with it…bringing you an on-the-spot, spot-on reinvention Elizabethan-style! Be there for the play that has yet to be written — because you'll never see it again! Due to the improvised nature of the show, some performances may contain mild mature content. (8:00 p.m.)
  • Open Mic Night — Attend this event at the 5 Sisters Restaurant. (5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • Sponsor A Child — Reid Temple's Annual Sponsor a Child is here to provide Christmas gifts to children in need. Register a child to be sponsored to receive a gift for Christmas Registration Last day to sign-up is TODAY. Sign up at reidtemple.org/events. (1:30 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.)

From my notebook:

  • Prince George's County Police: The Christmas festivities have begun at our annual Cora Rice Christmas Party in Greenbelt. Plenty of food, games and activities are on the the agenda. Look who Chief Aziz ran into — St. Nick! #police #communitypolicing #lawenforcement (Instagram)
  • PGCPS: Check out PGCPS in a Minute for top news this week, including new mobile meal locations, COVID vaccine clinics, upcoming deadlines and more! (Instagram)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Tuesday Food Giveaway will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Prayer Tower Church, located on 12 N. 2nd Street then from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Living Hope Church located on 613 Montgomery Street. (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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Laurel Daily? You can contact me at alexiswritesforpatch@gmail.com.

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