Laurel Awarded $30K + County Athletes Compete in Olympics

Laurel MD

25 July, 2021

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Good morning, neighbors! Alexis Goring here with a brand-new copy of the Laurel Daily. First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 91 Low: 71. Here are the top four stories in Laurel today: A person has died after a Saturday afternoon shooting in Laurel. The shooting happened in the 13300 block of Laurel Bowie Rd. (WJLA)Three athletes from Prince George's County are competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Tennis player Frances Tiafoe, NBA players Kevin Durant and Jerami Grant are all from this county. On Friday, friends, family and community members gathered in College Park to wish them good luck with a pep rally. Leading the cheers of "Prince George's proud" were Durant's mother, Wanda, and one of Tiafoe's coaches. (WTOP)An organization that helps create safe places for homeless children to socialize has expanded its reach into Maryland for the first time. The Homeless Children's Playtime Project partners with area homeless shelters and transitional housing programs to provide a place for children experiencing housing insecurity to socialize, play and learn. (WTOP)Laurel Mayor Craig A. Moe and the City of Laurel have been awarded $30K in funding from the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board for a roadway safety audit on Bowie Road, which connects US 1 to MD 197 in the City of Laurel. The audit will examine roadway safety and traffic signal effectiveness to mitigate hazards for all road users. (City of Laurel) Today in Laurel Read Aloud — Laurel Branch Library (10:00 AM) ADA Anniversary Event — Findley Eve Holland in Conversation with Christopher Neuhaus (7:00 PM) Kidz Pick — Come and experience a perfect mixture of excitement, creativity and fun-filled activities. Each day the schedule will include Krafty Kids; Amazing Artists; Spectacular Sports; Great Games; Science Superstarz; and Nifty Naturalist. Camp will follow HCRP Summer Camp COVID safety policies, please visit howardcountymd/rap for details. Info: Ovan Shortt, 410-313-1693 or [email protected] (7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) Photography: Digital Level 1 — Attend this educational event at the Montpelier Arts Center. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)My First School Summertime Adventures — This field experience is only for teens participating as Junior Counselors (JRC) and have already enrolled in a JRC Training Camp. For more information, contact Melissa Byrne ([email protected]). To enroll online or by calling 410-313-7275. (9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)Touch a Truck! — Attend the City of Laurel Parks & Recreation meeting and greeting different big trucks on 8th Street in Laurel. Face masks and physical distancing are required for all participants over the age of 2. Please register via the link on this page or by calling (240) 455-5451 to show interest and to receive event updates. Participation is permitted on a first-come, first-served basis. (6:30 p.m.)Our Savior Lutheran Church invites children to Rocky Railway VBS: Jesus Christ's power pulls us through — This event will be hosted at Our Savior Lutheran Church from July 26 to July 30. At Rocky Railway, kids discover through life's ups and downs that Jesus's power pulls us through. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, take part in one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures to remind them to trust Jesus. For more information about this event, call (301) 776-7670.Volleyball Academy with Ofer Levy — Develop fundamental passing, setting, hitting, blocking and serving skillsthrough a variety of drills and game play. Learn basics of team play, offense and defense. For more information, call Carson Nickell at this number: (410) 313-4720 or send an email to [email protected]. (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)Corrie Parks: Uncanny Bodies — Corrie Francis Parks searches for life among the inanimate, endowing tiny grains of sand with their own autonomy. (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 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.) Laurel Patch Notebook City of Laurel - Government: "HEADS UP: Starting August 2nd, the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) will begin sending thunderstorms alerts that a..." (Facebook) City of Laurel - Government: "GOOD NEWS! The Riverfront shore has been reinforced and the path is now asphalted and seeded! Enjoy and thank you eve..." (Facebook)Virtual 36th Mayor and City Council Meeting (City of Laurel) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Become a part of the pollution solution Join WSA (July 27) Webinar: Is Solar Right for Me? (July 29) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions (July 31) Webinar: Is Solar Right for Me? (July 31) Vintage Car Show (August 8) Announcements: EarthTrek-Travel (Details) Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're loving 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. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Laurel Daily? You can reach me at [email protected].