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🌱 Laurel Woman Makes Deadlift History + DMV Resilience Tour

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Friday, people of Laurel! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locallytoday.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 59 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Tamara Walcott of Laurel, goes to the gym after her kids are in bed 3 to 4 nights a week — and works out for 3 to 4 hours. She trains as a competitive powerlifter. Although it takes a lot out of her, Walcott stays focused on the prize, knowing if she puts her mind to it, she won't give up. As a reward for her relentlessness, in September 2021, Walcott claimed the title of the heaviest raw deadlift in the world by a woman after deadlifting 636 pounds! This feat was accomplished by Walcott without using equipment, nor hand straps to help her hold the bar. (PEOPLE)
  2. Maryland is home to several Amish markets that sell some of the best baked goods in the world! One of the best — and largest — is the Dutch Country Farmers Market in Laurel. There, customers can have their fill of handmade goods, meats, and baked goods! (Only In Your State)
  3. Three City Rooted in Resilience Tour will be coming to the DMV (D.C./Md./Va.) area March 25-27 to celebrate a collaboration in medical research, education, community empowerment and spiritual enlightenment among the Black community. The tour is a collaboration of the Black Greek Letter Consortium, All of Us Research Program, Bowie State University, University of the District of Columbia, The Cobb Institute and Black Women's Health Imperative. It is hosted by the Black Greek Letter Consortium, which is made up of the nine National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, also known as the Divine Nine. (Patch)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Women's History Month: Children's Scavenger Hunt at the Southwest Neighborhood Library in SW D.C.—To celebrate Women's History Month, there are photos and brief bios of twelve famous women hidden around the Children's room. Children are encouraged to find all 12 and write their names next to the symbols that represent them on the clue sheet. Then return the clue sheet at the Children's desk for a prize. (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Park Racing (12:40 p.m.)
  • What's Cookin' Laurel? Restaurants, Recipes & Community—This event at the Laurel Museum shines the spotlight on food, exploring all the ways that we as Americans, Marylanders and Laurelites connect with our past and experience the present through growing food, cooking, dining out, and shopping. Visitors will discover Laurel's farmers, restaurants, food stores, African-American traditions, and Community Cookbooks. (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Island Breeze @ Laurel American Legion in Laurel—Back with our Laurel Ohana for some music, dancing, food and fun! (7:00 p.m.)
  • Piano Jazz at Tagliata in Baltimore—To complement the restaurant's menu and décor, guests will be able to hear some of Baltimore's most talented musicians play Tagliata's 1926 Steinway piano 7 nights a week in the lounge. Pasta, wine and live piano will make every night out even more memorable! (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in NW DC—Riverdance, as you've never seen it before! Twenty-five years on, composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, staging, and costume designs. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary power and grace of Riverdance. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Laugh House Presents Correy Bell—She is one of Chicago's hottest and funniest comedians on the scene. Named as "the comedian to keep your eye on in 2020" by Midwest Living Magazine, this wife and mother of five has always had the innate ability to deliver the perfect joke. This event will be held at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville. (7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • R&B Night (music event) at the 5 Sisters Restaurant in Laurel (8:00 p.m.)
  • Off The Cuff: The Firebird—Michael Francis directs the orchestra in Stravinsky's complete ballet, The Firebird. Premiered by the Ballets Russes in 1910 Paris, The Firebird is a majestic and magical tale of love and victory. Scored for a large orchestra, this piece showcases the full spectrum of orchestral color at The Strathmore in Bethesda. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • PGCPS: For National Agriculture Day, officers from @usdagov and @nationalffa visited Gwynn Park High School to learn about their award-winning FFA chapter and see student projects in action! (Instagram)
  • PGCPS: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington is at Port Towns Elementary today announcing a new virtual after school program, Clubhouse @ Your House! (Instagram)
  • Prince George's County Police: We continue to honor our women in the month of March! (Instagram)
  • Laurel Police Department: We would like to congratulate Detective Kropff on his integral role that led to the arrest and sentencing of a serial fraud-scheme criminal. (Facebook)
  • PGCPS: Class of 2022 Seniors are invited to submit a short video sharing their post-graduation plans—whether heading to college or into a career or military! Submit videos (15 to 25 seconds) to communications@pgcps.org (Instagram)
  • Laurel Police Department: We would like to remind everyone for the safety of your pet, and for the safety of others, all pets must be on a leash, it is the law. Please be sure to always put your pet on a leash when you take them out. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Police Department: It only takes a SECOND to become the victim of vehicle theft! Please, don't make this crime easy for the criminals. Never, for ANY reason, leave your car running, unattended, with the keys in the vehicle! (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Attention: Laurel area parents. We're passing along this Open House info for St Mary of the Mills Catholic School. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Do you know anyone born in 1922? There's a big celebration coming up for them. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Enjoy this feature on a local artist from the Laurel Arts Council.(Facebook)
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George's County Government: We're celebrating county residents who are ages 100 years old and older! Do you know any? These residents and five guests are invited to a special Centenarian Celebration held on May 13. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Villages at Wellington: Looking for mobile phone repair training. Any idea? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Dorset: Dog found on Jerald Road. Laurel police have the dog. (Nextdoor)
  • Prince George's County Planning Department Carly Brockinton, Prince George's County Government: Placemaking Suitland Event: We're gearing up and we need YOU. Sign up to volunteer for our Placemaking Suitland preparations (painting murals, building quick-connect setups) on April 6-8 at www.tinyurl.com/placemakingsui...(Nextdoor)
  • Citizen Services Specialist Jorhan Santana, Prince George's County Government: Mulch Madness giveaway event is back! Prince George's County residents can pick up FREE mulch! (Nextdoor)
  • Corporal Kurt Schnitzenbaumer, Prince George's County Police Department: Inter-Center Flag Football. Register Today! We still have plenty of spots open for the Inter-Center Flag Football League! April is right around the corner, so register today to secure a spot! (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Kings Woods: Any thoughts of why the new bridge on Stephen's Road has standing water on it? I drove over it on Saturday and there were a few puddles on the north bound side. (Nextdoor)

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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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