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Shark Tank Star Visits Bowie State + Laurel Residents Win Lottery

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

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 70 Low: 48.

Here are the top five stories in Laurel today:

  1. Aspiring entrepreneurs at Bowie State University (BSU) are getting an opportunity to interact with "Shark Tank" star Daymond John. He is joining several business leaders who were selected to provide keynote speeches for BSU's inaugural HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference, which brings together over 400 professors and students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to share best practices and ideas for launching successful startups. (CBS Baltimore)
  2. On Oct. 11, Marietta House Museum will host a small meet-and-greet event to observe Indigenous Peoples Day. This holiday will be celebrated by unveiling a new "Indigenous Peoples Garden." The garden honors the history and continued traditions of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe who are native to present-day Prince George's County. (Press Release Desk )
  3. NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center's Visitor's Center in Greenbelt is offering virtual field trips for groups looking for STEM engagement this school year. The field trips are free for the public. Visitors can expect a live presentation and question-and-answer session led by trained staff. These 30- to 45-minute virtual field trips are available to groups with a minimum of eight participants. (WFMZ Allentown)
  4. A Prince George's County woman's trip to a local convenience store led to a $100,000 scratch-off win! The 37-year-old healthcare worker told Lottery officials that she had originally planned to buy a soft pretzel and a brownie when she and her husband set out for the nearby Wawa. However, while there, the couple decided to add a pair of scratch-offs to the purchase. The wife scratched off her $100,000 Lucky instant ticket, revealing a stack-of-cash emblem and the prize. (Shore News Network)
  5. After working a long shift at a convenience store, a Prince George's County man was on his way home when he got the urge to play Lottery games. He stopped at a Royal Farms in Laurel, which worked out well for the 27-year-old. The instant ticket he bought delivered a $50,000 prize! The Lucky scratch-off game debuted just over a week ago and this top-prize win in Laurel is the game's first. (Shore News Network)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Park Racing (1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
  • Fall Fit Challenge — Take 15 classes in October and be entered to WIN! Sign up in the studio. UPGRADE in the month of October and receive $50 in retail credits! Club Pilates studios offer low-impact, full-body workouts with a variety of classes that challenge your mind as well as your body. (6:00 a.m.)
  • Precon — This program is an intensive and comprehensive approach to gaining, increasing and/or refining skills critical to creating winning pre-construction plans. Intended audience: Estimators, Business Development, Salespeople, PMs, Foremen, Fabrication Managers, Project Administrators, Schedulers, and Operations Managers. (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
  • Parents' Night Out *(this event is nearby Laurel) — Drop off the kids and go enjoy a night out just for you! This four-hour Friday night event includes supervised jump time in our play arenas, two slices of pizza, drink, and a craft to take home. All participants must have a ticket. Reservations required so sign up online prior to coming. Temperature checks, face coverings, and social distancing will be required along with FUN! (6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Laurel Volunteer Fire Department: It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that LVFD announces the sudden passing of member and dedicated volunteer, Dan Greenstein, early this morning. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Laurel TV is back on the air! Thank you for your patience! (Facebook)

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Events:

  • Rockburn Manor Community Estate/Yard Sale (October 2)
  • Free Bikes 4 Kidz Collection Day (October 2)
  • The Hops & Harvest Festival (October 2)
  • Wye River Upper School Virtual Speaker Series: How to Pay for School Tuition (October 7)
  • [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (October 9)
  • Autumn Festival at The Mandala School (October 30)
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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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Laurel Daily? Email me at alexiswritesforpatch@gmail.com.

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