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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Good morning, people of Laurel! It's me again, Alexis Goring, your host of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clearing and warmer. High: 58 Low: 48.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Laurel Park will open its spring meet with a nine-race program Friday. The 22-day spring meet is scheduled to run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through May 8. A total of nine stakes worth $950,000 in purses will be offered over two weekends during the spring stand. There will be no live racing on Easter Sunday. (Paulick Report)
  2. Laurel resident Shawnta Jackson will present "The Benefits of Gratitude & Positive Affirmations" at Maryland City at Russett Library on Sunday, April 3. Jackson is the author of "The Journal of a Woman with Lived Experiences" and "The Resilience of a Woman." According to research, in 2020, 80% of surveyed participants intended to be more mindful about regular self-care practices after the pandemic and 46% reported struggling to find ways to maintain their physical, mental and spiritual health during the pandemic. This is why Jackson's workshop is important. (Press Release Desk)
  3. Governor Larry Hogan recently submitted a $2.8 billion supplemental budget to the General Assembly that makes key investments in some of his administration's core priorities, including support for police and public safety, an expanded cyber readiness and workforce initiative, and critical infrastructure and public health investments. Gov. Hogan said, "In addition to delivering historic tax relief, we are making critical investments in Marylanders' top priorities, from supporting our police and first responders and advancing priority infrastructure projects to expanding our cybersecurity capabilities." (Maryland.gov)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Take, Make and Write! Meet and Critique (A virtual event hosted by Rockville Memorial Library)—Join us as we welcome author Georgia Hunter for a deeper dive into her bestselling novel, "We Were The Lucky Ones" (a book based on her family's survival during WWII) followed by a Q&A. (2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
  • Social Work Happy Hour—It's Happy Hour Time! Treat yourself to an evening of good conversation, delicious food and great music with fellow Social Workers in the D.C. metro area. This event is free to attend! It includes happy hour special! (5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.)
  • Swahili Live Wednesdays | AfroHouse & AfroBeats (After Work Social)—This social takes place at Swahili Village - The Consulate DC. Enjoy amazing food, VIP Bottle Packages and Great Music Vibes. Celebrate life! Must be 21+ to attend. IDs required. (5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)
  • Mediterranean Cuisine of Spain, Morocco, Lebanon & Turkey—We usually think of Mediterranean Cuisine as that primarily from Greece, but there are many more countries to be considered. Join us as we explore the following dishes: Moroccan Chicken, Lemon & Olive Tagine; Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Catalan Sauce; Lebanese spreads such as Mahoummara & Harissa Hummus with handmade pita; Baklava. (6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
  • Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic Basketball Game (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
  • Don Quixote (performance) at The Kennedy Center in NW DC (7:30 p.m.)
  • The Merchant of Venice (performance) hosted by the Shakespeare Theatre Company: Michael R. Klein Theatre at the Lansburgh in NW DC (7:30 p.m.)
  • Super Spectacular Comedy Show For Ukrainian Relief—Grassroots Comedy is back at it again with another hilarious comedy show, raising funds for another incredibly important cause! This event will be hosted by Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe in NW DC. (7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Laurel Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Laurel Patch)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Please join Mayor Craig A. Moe in congratulating Mr. Danny Selby on his appointment to the position of Director of Fire Marshal and Permit Services. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: Huge shout-out to our amazing preschoolers down at the Robert J. DiPietro Community Center for raising over $1,000 for St. Jude's Children's Hospital! (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Our Laurel Police Officers are such good community Ambassadors. Here they are presenting medals to some of the many Special Olympics Champions. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: Spring is in the air which means our annual Patuxent River Clean-Up is right around the corner! Join us this Saturday (April 2) at 10:00 a.m. down at Riverfront Park to assist in removing trash and other debris from the shoreline. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Councilman James Kole accepted Mayor Craig A. Moe's proclamation declaring April 22, 2022 as Earth Day in the City. A big announcement on the City's Recycling and Refuse Collection will be happening on that day so stay tuned for details. (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 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: *Consumer Alert* Phishing Scam Targets Unemployment Insurance Claimants in Text Messages. The Office of the Attorney General has been made aware of a scheme. (Nextdoor)

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  • Prince George's County Black Voter Guide Community Conversation (March 30)
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  • "Emma" The Pop Musical (April 1)
  • 11th Annual, The Pink Event®: An all-inclusive, women-focused experience! (April 2)
  • Estate/Garage Sale.......EBTH...........Everything But The House (April 2)
  • The Benefits of Gratitude & Positive Affirmations (April 3)
  • Fire-Up Dance Class for Young Girls and Teens (April 4)
  • Loving Yourself-Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness Class (April 9)
  • Managing Money, Creating and Building Workshops (April 9)
  • Kids Nearly New Spring Sale (April 23)
  • D.C.Temple Public Open House (April 28)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— 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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