National Night Out + Reid Temple Reopens + County Crime Report

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Alexis Goring, your host of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather: Overcast throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

1. The Laurel Police Department is hosting its annual National Night Out today. It is a FREE event that is fun for the whole family! There will be games, music, food, demos and so much more to enjoy. (Laurel Police Department)
2. Prince George's County police are investigating three separate shootings in proximity to each other that left four people dead and two critically injured. The first incident happened on Village Green Drive near Barlowe Road in Palmer Park before 10:50 p.m. Friday night. Another shooting occurred about a mile away at Ryderwood Court, near Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Landover around midnight. A third shooting occurred early Saturday morning around 3:25 a.m. in Chillum, at 22nd place near Woodberry Street. (WTOP)
3. Reid Temple in Glenn Dale last held an in-person service March 14, 2020. But now, the megachurch has reopened its doors for in-person service. Masks were required and every other pew was vacant, but Rev. Mark Whitlock, Jr., said it felt great to see members in-person after 16 months. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel

• Seniors First: Technology Training and Support Office Hours — CETAT and PGCMLS host weekly technology training and support office hours for senior citizens. Bring your questions and devices to these virtual meetups. Learn tips and tricks for making technology work for you! Make sure to Register to hold your spot. (10:00 a.m.)
• How to Use LinkedIn to Find Job — Learn about LinkedIn and discover tips on how to stand out. All adults are welcome to this free webinar but the presenter will specifically address challenges and opportunities that adults over age 50 might face. This webinar is sponsored by the Capital One Foundation. (2:00 p.m.)
• National Night Out — Join the women and men of the Laurel Police Department for our annual National Night Out. This event is FREE and fun for the whole family! There will be games, music, food, demos and so much more! (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
• Webinar | Health and Wellness Coaching Programs — Learn about the Health and Wellness Coaching Programs at Maryland University of Integrative Health.Grow or expand your career in health and wellness coaching by becoming a health and wellness coach! MUIH offers one of the only master's degrees in the growing field of health and wellness coaching, as well as an academic certificate. (2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Courageous Conversations About Race — Glenn E. Singleton, founder of Courageous Conversation, and Jarvis R. Givens of the Harvard Graduate School of Education discuss the state of racial justice in the United States. They will reflect on the social movements of 2020 and 2021 and discuss the path forward. (7:00 p.m.)
• Photography: Digital Level 1 — Attend this educational event at the Montpelier Arts Center. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• Mad Science Dinos and Ancient Worlds: Underground Explorers — Dig up dinosaurs and the ancient past! Solve real-life mysteries! Kids learn about archaeology and the techniques scientists use to excavate fossils and long-lost cities. They also study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils to understand what they can tell us about history. Camp will follow HCRP Summer Camp COVID safety policies. Visit howardcountymd.gov/rap for details. For more info, reach out to Holly Harden at 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov. (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
• Power Walking for ages 13 and up (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
• Can you Dig It Laurel? Free Archaeology Camp — The Laurel Historical Society Archaeology Camp will run August 2 to August 6. Open to rising 5-7 graders. Participants will learn about archaeology and native American life along the Patuxent River. Monday is virtual, the rest is on-site. For registration forms visit www.laurelhistoricalsociety.or... or send an email to info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Uhuru Quilters Guild Exhibit — Montpelier House Museum presents the latest creations of the Uhuru Quilters Guild. Come see these beautiful works, a mix of full size and challenge size quilts featuring traditional as well as original designs. The Uhuru Quilters Guild seeks to promote the work and accomplishments of African American quilters and to preserve the tradition, culture and history of quilting. (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

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Laurel Patch Notebook

• Laurel Police Department: Public Safety Announcement Laurel Police will Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on August 14, 2021. (Facebook)
• Lost & Found Pets of PG County Md: ALERT! Do you know these sweet animals? We don't run a shelter and our clinic isn't open every day. (Facebook)
• Laurel Police Department: Tonight is National Night Out! This event starts at 6:00 p.m. and it is free for the entire family! (Facebook)
• Lost & Found Pets of PG County Md: All dogs found on July 31 are at Prince George's County Animal Shelter in Upper Marlboro. (Facebook)
• Express Garage Door Repair in Laurel, is one of the leading garage door companies in the area. Their technicians provide fast and friendly garage door repair in the Laurel area. The business has been open for about 15 years so their technicians have amassed a huge amount of experience and can take care of almost every single issue related to your garage door. Their office is open 7 days a week to take your call and schedule a consultation with one of their technicians. (MarylandReporter.com)

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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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