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Laurel Park Racing Victories + FAFSA Applications Now Open

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Tuesday, people of Laurel! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

More clouds than sun. High: 72 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. Trainer Frank Russo and jockey Jorge Vargas Jr. combined to win two of the five Claiming Crown Preview races held Sunday at Laurel Park. The five preview race winners earned an automatic berth to the 23rd Claiming Crown, to be held Saturday (Dec. 4) at Gulfstream Park. This will be the 10th consecutive year Gulfstream will play host to the event. All preview winners will receive $2,500 toward shipping costs. Russo and Vargas won the first two preview races on the program. (Past The Wire)
  2. The City of Laurel is continually committed to reduce landfill waste and promote reuse, repurpose, and recycle. Mayor Craig A. Moe said that Public Works will hold their Annual Fall Ecycle/Paper Shredding Event. Gather up your old, important papers, old electronics, lightly used home goods and certain Styrofoam products, then come down to Public Works (located on 305-307 First Street) on Oct. 16 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. (City of Laurel)
  3. A local resident lost a pet. A cat named Griffin was lost on October 10 in Laurel near 9th and Montgomery Street. Griffin has long, gray hair gray and yellow eyes. He is probably still wearing a blue and pink shark collar around his neck. For more info or to contact Griffin's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/7424491 (Facebook)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Volleyball @ Surrattsville - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (6:30 p.m.)
  • Power Walking at Fairland Regional Park — Walking is great for your physical and mental health. Learn how to establish a walking routine and connect with others who have similar fitness goals. Participants can walk at their own pace. (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
  • Red Cross FA/CPR/AED Class (Blended Format) — Knights of Pythias Lodge will host this event. (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • FREE Drop-In Acupuncture with Community Health Initiative (CHI) — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. (5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • Journeyman Exam Prep — Classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays until Oct. 19. Walk into your Journeyman Exam feeling confident and well-prepared. This 28-hour class is designed to provide a thorough review. (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • City of Laurel - Government: HEADS UP: Have a student getting ready to head to college? Then be sure to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)! The FAFSA application is currently open for the 2022 - 2023 school year! (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? Email me at alexiswritesforpatch@gmail.com.

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