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🌱 Local Armed Robbery + The Bachelor Live Event Comes To MD

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 72 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. On Tuesday, police were called to an armed robbery in the 9100 block of Scott Adam Court in Laurel. After arriving on the scene, they discovered a male victim who had been stabbed multiple times. He was taken to a local hospital and is undergoing treatment for his injuries. Police have not yet obtained have information on how many people were involved or whether there was a motive. (FOX 5 DC)
  2. Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) is promoting its RD/RDN-DCN Pathway. This is an opportunity for Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to earn their Doctor of Clinical Nutrition without first having to earn a master's degree. Dr. James Snow, Interim Department Chair for Nutrition, said, "Students learn a model of individualized nutrition-based care that addresses the root causes of illness and disease, and is applicable to the chronic, complex health issues that are prevalent today." (69News WFMZ-TV)
  3. Award-winning actress Tichina Arnold visited Bowie State University's Performing Arts Center on March 25 to speak about Gabriel Crypto. It's a newly developed app that protects individuals from spam calls or phishing. Arnold, who was a victim of a scam, said, "Scamming is a crime and a $32 billion dollar a year problem for individuals, law enforcement, and our economy. That's why it is imperative that people use the Gabriel Crypto App to protect themselves from thieves."(Bowie State University)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington D.C. (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
  • Natural Lifestyle Cooking Class at Urban Life Center and Juice Bar in Baltimore—There are thousands of unique recipes and fun ways to plant-based diet with food that's not restricted to tofu and salad. This cooking class provides a low-cost, training course filled with cooking demos, up-to-date information on diet crazes, and much more. Improving your health through simple, natural cooking is the emphasis of this dynamic educational experience. (4:00 p.m.)
  • Soca Bounce Fitness Class—Soca Bounce is a 45-minute, high-intensity, low impact cardio burn session utilizing Kangoo Jumps boots. In-studio and/or outdoor fitness classes are all choreographed to the ever growing genre of Soca and other Caribbean genres. The rebound boots are designed to absorb up to 80 percent of the pressure (impact) off your joints (hips, knees and back) while improving balance, core strength, and promoting an increase in metabolism and endurance. Current class schedule is Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. in Upper Marlboro and Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. in Bowie. (6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.)
  • Paint & Wine Night—Take a break from the grind and experience sweet serenity with this gorgeous sunrise! Join Pinots Palette and American Legion Post 60 in Laurel for beach inspired painting event! Admission includes two glasses of wine and light refreshments. All painting materials will be provided. (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville—Whether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is word in motion. DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, D.C. area. After extensive experience performing locally he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America's colleges with a duet called "The Pen and Paper". This seasoned writer has also released several studio projects featuring his work. DJ Tao has shown that poetry is truly for the people. A poet with a distinct voice, he has flipped poetry into a fresh new style – free-word. His improvised free-word poems are an interactive, democratic experience for everyone in the room. He turns 'his' poem into 'our' poem. As an open-mic host, DJ Tao is a poet with a feel for the moment. He has a funny, witty way of getting the whole room thinking and laughing at the same time. (7:00 p.m.)
  • The Bachelor Live On Stage at the Lyric Baltimore—The most successful reality romance series in the history of television is coming to your hometown. Featuring Bachelor alum Ben Higgins as your host, The Bachelor Live On Stage Official Tour guarantees all the drama, the gossip and the romance of your favorite TV show in one delightful evening for the ultimate fan party. Previous Bachelor and Bachelorette favorites will serve as your hosts, as one eligible hometown Bachelor is introduced to local ladies from the audience for a chance at love. For the first time ever, Bachelor Nation will have a say in the rose ceremony. From the first impression rose to group date challenges and coveted one-on-ones, watch it all unfold live on stage. Audience members and hosts will guide the Bachelor in his journey to find love. If the leading lady accepts the final rose, the night could end with the start of a beautiful romance. Come to enjoy the show, or come to fall in love! (7:30 p.m.)
  • Sugar Sammy at The DC Comedy Loft—Sugar Sammy is one of the hottest comedians on the international circuit. The New York Times calls him "A fearless comic with a talent for provoking both laughter and outrage." He has performed over 1,800 shows in 32 countries. A television star on both sides of the pond, his accomplishments include his current role as judge on La France a un Incroyable talent, France's version of America's Got Talent. This is the first Washington show of his current U.S. tour. The Québec Government Office in Washington has arranged for a 50% discount for Francophonie Festival guests. Use promo code Franco22 at checkout. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Gardens Figure Skating Club To Present 'Frozen On Ice' (Press Release Desk)
  • Laurel Police Department: The Special Olympics Maryland Basketball Championships were held this weekend at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Please Join Mayor Craig A. Moe in congratulating Danny Selby on his appointment to the position of Director of Fire Marshal and Permit Services. (Facebook)
  • Prince George's County Police: Meet PGPD's first female to hold a president's seat in the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 89 - 1st Vice President Sherrice Carpenter. (Instagram)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Saturday, April 2, you can help the community and earn service learning hours that go towards high school graduation. Call 301-725-7800 now to sign up. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development: The Department of Economic and Community Development is very happy to announce the promotion of Monta Burrough to the position of Deputy Director. (Facebook)
  • Corporal Kurt Schnitzenbaumer, Prince George's County Police Department: There is still time to register for the Inter-Center Flag Football League. We are currently looking for participants for the following Grade/Age Divisions. (Nextdoor)
  • Corporal Kurt Schnitzenbaumer, Prince George's County Police Department: Most of our 2022 PAL Summer Programs are open for registration. For more information, regarding any of the programs, please check out the attached flyers and please visit our website. (Nextdoor)
  • Consumer Protection Division, Mediation Unit Director Karen Straughn, State of Maryland: Phishing Scam Targets Unemployment Insurance Claimants in Text Messages. The Office of the Attorney General has been made aware of a scheme in which fraudsters are impersonating the Maryland Department of Labor. (Nextdoor)
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George's County Government: 5K Glow Walk/Run For Autism. Watkins Regional Park. Get your glow on at Watkins Regional Park for a great cause! Proceeds benefit the YouFit Scholarship for Autism! (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Russett: *Missing Person* I've known Kayla since she was a toddler. She needs our assistance right now and we are concerned about her. Please keep a lookout in greater Laurel. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Vistas at Laurel Lakes: I lost my cat yesterday in Laurel Lakes. Please let me know if you see him! (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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