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🌱 UMD Works To Prevent Sexual Assault + Ledo Pizza Hosts Fundraiser

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing around Laurel today.

First, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 70 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. University of Maryland students recently participated in Preventing Sexual Assault's first in-person Occupy McKeldin event since 2019. Amanda Sherman, one of the co-events coordinators for PSA, said this event involved her and her co-events coordinator Lily Meeks organizing raffles, speakers, including sexual assault survivors, and therapy dogs. Hailey Chaikin, a senior communication major and PSA co-president, said the main goal of this event is to raise awareness not only among people who already know about the group's presence, but to get through to those who have less knowledge about the topic. (The Diamondback)
  2. Chez Pierre kept his perfect record intact by turning back multiple graded-stakes winner Field Pass in the stretch and going on to a 5 ½-length victory in Saturday's $100,000 Henry S. Clark at Laurel Park. The 22nd running of the one-mile Clark for 3-year-olds and up anchored five $100,000 stakes on the second of consecutive Spring Stakes Spectacular Saturdays, and was among the first three of the season scheduled for Laurel's course. (Past The Wire)
  3. Two pedestrians sustained life-threatening injures and another two people were hurt on Sunday during two separate collisions involving the same driver in Prince George's County. The driver hit a vehicle on the 11100 block of Montgomery Road in Beltsville. The driver and a juvenile passenger of the vehicle that was hit were taken to the hospital. A few minutes after hitting that vehicle, the same driver hit two pedestrians. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Preschool Storytime at Maryland City Library in Laurel (11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
  • Photography & Words: A Workshop for Family Caregivers in Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library in NW D.C.—This workshop is for family caregivers and others who want to learn a way to help with any loved ones who need care. In conjunction with IONA Senior Services, we offer "Photography & Words: A Workshop for Family Caregivers." It is a four-part workshop offers family caregivers an opportunity to process the day-to-day experience, as well as a time for reflection. Sharing archival images and making new ones, participants add words and find a space for conversation, listening and enjoying a time-out. Anyone is welcome to join the group. It is ideal if you are currently a caregiver, but participants can relate the material to any loved one. Materials and cameras provided. Karen Ruckman is a photographer and workshop teacher. She has worked in the nation's capital photographing decision makers. Emma Pearce is a D.C.-based producer, writer, and editor. (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • The Woman's Club of Laurel is holding a restaurant fundraiser night at Ledo Pizza in Laurel. Both dine-in and carry-out are available. The attached flyer is required, please present at the time of purchase. All proceeds will go to the Woman's Club service projects in the community. (4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
  • Tuesday Happy Hour and Open Mic at 5 Sisters Restaurant in Laurel (4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders at Capital One Arena in D.C. (7:00 p.m.)
  • Jennifer Close presents "Marrying the Ketchups" with Joe Yonan at Politics and Prose Bookstore in NW D.C. (7:00 p.m.)
  • The Entrepreneur & CEO Stand-Up Challenge at DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern in NW D.C.—Enjoy Matt Kazam's live comedy performance. (7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • 4th Tuesdays Open Mic at Busboys and Poets in NW D.C.— This event will be hosted by Glo Shines, a poet, emcee, host and supplier of vibes. For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. $5 cover. Wristbands are available for purchase online at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 a.m. Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Laurel Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Laurel Patch)
  • City of Laurel - Government: *Important update on the new One and Done Recycling program in Laurel* The new trash and recycling carts are arriving sooner than we thought! There is important information attached to the new blue recycling cart. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Thank you MD-DE-DC Beverage Association for all you are doing to make Laurel's One and Done Recycling Program a success! (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development: May 9-13 is National Economic Development Week, be sure to follow the City of Laurel ECD Facebook page for more information about this upcoming week as we celebrate what makes Economic Development great in Laurel! (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Montpelier Forest: I'm looking for a reasonable landscaper for residential work. I need someone knowledgeable in plants and design. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Kings Woods: *Moving/estate sale* Lots of furniture and other household items will be available for purchase. Original owner (50+ years in the house) has moved and left behind many many items. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Montpelier: *Hummingbird Sighting* We usually put our feeders out around tax day, so I may have just not noticed yet, but a male ruby-throated flew right by us as we were in the yard today...in case anyone else is watching for theirs to come back. (Nextdoor)
  • Corporal Kenneth Hibbert, Prince George's County Police Department: *Law Enforcement Youth Group Fundraiser* Prince Georges County Explorer's Program. Is a youth program to keeps students involved with the community and give them leadership skills to become great leaders throughout life. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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