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🌱 Maryland Day Weekend Offers Family-Friendly Fun + Help Ukraine

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Good morning, neighbors! Alexis Goring here with a fresh issue of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 51 Low: 35.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Locals can help Ukraine by bringing donations to Laurel Municipal Center today. Donations that are needed include: medical supplies, infant formula, diapers, blankets, and general humanitarian aid items. All items will be flown to Ukraine to meet the needs of the people there. (Laurel MD Connect on Facebook)
  2. The University of Maryland plans to start building a practice facility for the men's and women's basketball teams. According to Athletic Director Damon Evans, they've raised "nearly $40 million" to build the new basketball performance center. Prior to this, Maryland was the only Big Ten Conference school without a dedicated practice facility for both its men's and women's teams. (WTOP)
  3. Maryland Day Weekend is March 25 through March 27. Visit the state capital (Annapolis) and enjoy the celebration! Family-friendly events that explore the diverse stories of our state's history, heritage, and culture, will take place at over 20 Anne Arundel County locations during this weekend. This is a FREE-to-$1 admission event offering historic home tours, garden tours, cultural events, kid's activities, demonstrations, special exhibits, and storytelling. (Eye on Annapolis)

Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • Ladies Small Group—This is a discussion-style Bible study on the book of Jonah. We will also have fellowship time, snacks and prayer time. Contact Gena Persons for more information. This event will take place at Christ Reformed Presbyterian Church. (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • Famous Vibes Social/Pop Up at Famous Lounge Restaurant in Upper Marlboro—We are inviting all locals, community businesses, rising entrepreneurs, supporters of local Black-owned businesses and delegates of the PGC communities. Enjoy over 14 local rising businesses right here in our community. (11:00 a.m.)
  • "Girls Just Wanna Have Funds" Women's Wealth Brunch at Mad Cow Grill in Laurel—Wealth Building Seminar Brunch hosted by Black Door Society and sponsored by PNC. It's Women's History Month and we want to enhance your finances by providing you with tips, tools, and strategies to create wealth for you and your family. Enjoy Caribbean cuisine and fellowship with the ladies of Black Door Society while learning simple ways to fast track your wealth. The first 10 ladies to register are FREE! (11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
  • Senior Health and Resource Fair in Laurel—Take advantage of Morningside House of Laurel's FREE Senior Health and Resource Fair! This event will feature health screenings, community resources and services, giveaways, raffles, over 50 vendors including food vendors, and parking will be free! For additional information, email Amanda at aowens@msseniorliving.com or call 301-725-2220. (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • Baltimore Street Food Festival at Power Plant Live!—This event will feature the Baltimore area's best food trucks! Food items will be priced at $5 or less in order for guests to sample as many vendors as possible! Come for the food, stay for the fun as there will be tons of live entertainment, general vendors, axe throwing, giant beer garden, mechanical bull riding, free hard seltzer sampling, and crazy eating challenges! Located right outside the Inner Harbor. (12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Artist Connection in Celebration of Women's History Month (2:00 p.m.)
  • Maryland African Women History Month Celebration at JB Atlantic Restaurant & Grill
    in Laurel     (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show—America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing at Radisson Hotel Baltimore Downtown Inner Harbor. (6:00 p.m.)
  • Londontowne Symphony Orchestra: All Together Now—This event will take place at Maryland Hall in Annapolis (7:30 p.m.)
  • Corridor Cars & Coffee — Enjoy FREE doughnuts and coffee at PANERA Bread in Laurel! (7:30 a.m. to 10:30 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)
  • 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)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Laurel area parents: Another Open House for you and your children is coming up on April 2. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Enjoy this feature on a local artist from the Laurel Arts Council.(Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, High Ridge: I would like to finish my basement and I am in need for some contractor recommendations. Thank you in advance! (Nextdoor)
  • Corporal Kurt Schnitzenbaumer, Prince George's County Police Department: 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)
  • Maryland Office of People's Counsel, Director of Consumer Services, Brandi Nieland, State of Maryland: Need help with your utility bill? Check out these steps to get help. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Russett: Can someone recommend a photographer for professional website? (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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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