New Clinic Combats Opioid Addiction + Local Joins Football Team

Rise and shine, Laurel! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

First, today's weather: Rain starting in the afternoon. High: 90 Low: 67.

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Here are the top four stories in Laurel today:

1. Addiction Medication Clinic has opened its doors Summer 2021. This new state-of-the-art treatment center will offer medication-assisted treatment on an outpatient basis for individuals battling opioid addiction. The clinical team at Addiction Medication Clinic specializes in the treatment of opioid use disorder using Suboxone. Unlike other Maryland Suboxone clinics, Addiction Medication Clinic offers convenient 15-minute in-and-out appointments, as well as a broad range of payment options, including Medicaid. (PRNewswire)
2. Jaret Patterson, who was raised in Prince George's County, has always been a diehard fan of the Washington Football Team. On Thursday night, he made his preseason debut for Washington, marking the first time he suited up in the uniform of his childhood favorite football team. It was a surreal moment for the 21-year-old. (NBC4 Washington)
3. On the first day horses were allowed to breeze over Laurel Park's newly rebuilt main track, no one was busier than trainer Hamilton Smith. According to Equibase, of the 15 horses sent out for timed works Thursday morning, nine were from the barn of the 76-year-old Smith, a multiple stakes winner of more than 2,000 career races. (Past The Wire)
4. Public schools in Prince George's and Montgomery counties in Maryland will require their employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or agree to weekly testing prior to the start of the new school year. Prince George's County Public Schools CEO Dr. Monica Goldson said that employees will need to provide proof of vaccination by Aug. 27. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel

• Multi-family Yard Sale — Attend this multi-family yard sale today and browse to see what treasures you might find. Donated proceeds will go toward local and international missions and outreach. (8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• Teddy Bear Picnic — Enjoy this Teddy Bear Picnic event outside! Bring a favorite stuffed animal for stories, songs, crafts, and a parade! Maximum capacity 50 participants. Limit of three in a group. (10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
• Essential Service Distribution Event — Food 4 Thought and PGCMLS host an essential service and resource distribution, to include a mobile food pantry, at the Laurel Branch Library. For more information, contact: info@food4thought.org. First come, first served. Limited supply available. (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• Fun Creativity with KandakArts — Join KandakArts for a morning of drumming, storytelling, and arts and crafts! The mission of KandakArts is to create spaces for children to explore their artistic potential! Art supplies provided for participants. (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Pokemon: Draw and Discuss! — To celebrate this year's Summer @ Your Library theme, Tails and Tales, we are examining some of our favorite graphic novels. This month is a cross-generational favorite: Pokémon! Participate in discussion of the series, step-by-step drawing tutorials, and tips on creating your own graphic novel! (2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Food Bank — Participate in this event to serve those in need. Location: Our Savior Lutheran Church in Laurel. (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
• Photography: Digital Level 1 — Attend this educational event at the Montpelier Arts Center. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• Silent Headphone Cycle — Silent Headphone workout session. Join this high energy, intense, fun-filled workout packed with three awesome instructors. (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
• Outdoor Zumba Class — Dance to salsa, merengue, soca, afrobeats, reggaeton, and much more while sweating off those cals! (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 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.)
• Making Strides Horse Show — Attend this event on location of the Morningside Stables at Columbia Horse Center. (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

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Laurel Patch Notebook

• City of Laurel - Government: A food and clothing giveaway just in time for the new school year. Tell your friends and neighbors, especially those in need. (Facebook)
• City of Laurel - Government: FREE FOOD: Prince George's County Memorial Library System and Food 4 Thought will hold a Mobile Food Distribution event today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Laurel Library! (Facebook)
• City of Laurel - Government: #LOOKBEFOREYOULOCK! DO NOT leave anyone in a vehicle for ANY amount of time. Temperatures can become deadly in a matter of minutes! (Facebook)
• City of Laurel - Government: Before school starts, check to make sure your child has their immunizations! If not, the Prince George's County Health Department will hold immunization clinics starting next week. (Facebook)
• City of Laurel - Government: #ICYMI: Looking for some Back-To-School help? Starting at 10:00 a.m. on August 29 at the Laurel Municipal Center, 200 FREE BACKPACKS with SCHOOL SUPPLIES will be handed out to kids with an accompanying parent until they are gone! #CommunityHelpingCommunity (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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