🌱 Lawmakers Protest Redistricting + Body Positivity For WOC

Laurel MD

18 October, 2021

5:05 PM

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Welcome back, Laurel! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 69 Low: 49. Here are the top four stories today in Laurel: Mayor Craig A. Moe has announced that Trick-or-Treating in the City of Laurel will occur on Oct. 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in accordance with all CDC and Prince George's County Health Department Guidelines. Residents who plan on handing out candy must turn on their porch lights for the trick-or-treaters. (City of Laurel)Last week, Prince George's County Council disagreed on a redistricting proposal that had been crafted by an independent commission. By a vote of 6-4, lawmakers approved a broad set of changes at a tense online session that included protests from lawmakers who claimed the alterations were created in secret and sprung on them at the last moment. Council member Derrick Leon Davis defended the changes. He said they achieved twin objectives — the uniting of municipalities and the creation of a majority Latino district. (MarylandMatters.org)Governor Larry Hogan recently announced on that, according to official CDC data, the State of Maryland has reached the milestone of vaccinating more than 85% of adults with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Maryland is outpacing the national rate of 78.9% of adults with at least one dose. Gov. Hogan said thanks to "the millions of Marylanders who have rolled up their sleeves over the past 10 months." (Maryland.gov)Every morning, when her five daughters were growing up, LaTonya Williams would greet them with these words: Hello, beautiful. Williams began building her daughters' self-esteem when they were children because she knew the rest of the world would not. While teaching her daughters about their worth and self-esteem, she also found herself mentoring women at her job. These events led her to create the Hello Beautiful Conference, an organization that promotes body positivity for women of color. (WTOP) Today's Laurel Daily is brought to you by GoodRx, a Patch Brand Partner. Recognizing the early signs of the common cold is important in helping prevent yourself and others from getting sick. Here's what you need to know about the causes of the common cold, its symptoms and how you can combat this seasonal malady. Today in Laurel: Soccer v. International Langley - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (3:00 p.m.)Public Food Distribution — The event will be hosted by Prayer Tower Bible Way Apostolic Faith Church. Serve the community by giving away fruits and vegetables, bread, meats, and dairy products that are donated for distribution to the needy. Boxes and bags filled with groceries to grab and go. Volunteers are welcomed to call (240)583-0996 to get involved. Community service hours are also available. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)Power Walking — This will take place in Fairland Regional Park. (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)STEM-tastic: Crazy 8s Math — Attend these interactive math-based activities for children in Grades 3-5. The status, location, or format of this event may change based on COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Please visit this page prior to traveling to the branch/venue for the program. (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)APG Chesapeake Virtual Job Fair: Education — Meet local employers from the comfort of your home. See which groups are hiring, and what positions are open now. During this virtual event, job seekers will be able to have an initial conversation with recruiters. Be prepared for some recruiters to request a video interview. (9:00 a.m.)IHSALP Boys Varsity Soccer @ CMITAN — The Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North (Laurel, MD) varsity soccer team has a home conference game vs. International High School at Langley Park (Bladensburg, Md.) this evening. (4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus (CHI Site) — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. Limit: Six participants per seating to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) Laurel Patch Notebook City of Laurel - Government: October is Fire Prevention Month and this year's theme is "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!" Laurel's Deputy Fire Marshal Richard Blankenship has some educational information for you that'll want to hear to keep you and your family safe this month and all year long! (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: 3 Gear Games / 3 Gear Studios — 3 Gear Games Your Friendly Local Game Shop (Visit website) Add your business here Events: "Bedlam"- Film & Panel/Q&A (October 19) Voice of a Woman Toastmasters Club Virtual Open House (October 20) [Webinar] Is Solar Right For Me? (October 21) Spooky Woods - Family Friendly Halloween Trail (October 22) Autumn Festival at The Mandala School (October 30) Verbal Beginnings Trunk Or Treat! (October 30) Add your event Housing: Rent to own!! (Details) Add your listing Job listings: Family Counselor (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read 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? Email me at [email protected].