🌱 BSU Sponsors PBS Documentaries + SweetFrog Princess Tiara Craft

Alexis Goring
·7 min read

Morning, Laurel! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Some sun; windy, cooler. High: 55 Low: 34.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. Law enforcement officials in Maryland recently dealt a serious blow to an Eastern Shore drug trafficking organization. Maryland State Police spent several months working on an investigation that led to the indictment of nine people and the seizure of more than $1 million worth of cocaine, opioids, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamines. (WTOP)

  2. Governor Larry Hogan and state health officials recently encouraged Marylanders to get boosted between now and May 2, to qualify for next week’s VaxCash 2.0 $1 million grand prize drawing. Vax Cash 2.0 is awarding $2 million in cash prizes to a total of 12 Maryland residents. Gov. Hogan said, “Getting fully protected with a booster shot continues to be the single most important thing you can do to minimize the impact of COVID-19 and its variants." (Maryland.gov)

  3. Maryland Public Television (MPT) and Bowie State University recently announced that Bowie State has signed on as a premier sponsor for two important original PBS documentaries—Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass— that shed new light on the lives of a pair of iconic Marylanders who were towering figures in the struggle to end slavery. The one-hour documentaries will premiere on MPT and nationally on PBS stations, PBS.org and the PBS Video App in October 2022. (Bowie State)

Today in Laurel:

  • Free Princess Foam Tiara Craft at sweetFrog Laurel—Hop in with your little princess for a free foam tiara craft. (While supplies last) Help her decorate her own little crown. Remember it is National Princess Week. Who is your favorite princess? (12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

  • Young Professionals Group Happy Hour at Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar in North Bethesda—Enjoy this in-person happy hour! Join the fun and reconnect. Note: This is not a sponsored event. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

  • Swahili Live Wednesdays | AfroHouse & AfroBeats (After Work Social)—This social takes place at Swahili Village - The Consulate DC. Enjoy amazing food, VIP Bottle Packages and Great Music Vibes. Celebrate life! Must be 21+ to attend. IDs required. (5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)

  • Singles Mixer: Convos, Cocktails and Dinner at The Consulate DC in NW D.C.—Privately located in the VIP Consulate room of Swahili Village DC, this intimate event brings together beautiful single men and women in the city to network with each other, have fun with games mediated by a well known host MC CHAZ, then sip on cocktails and enjoy a delicious fine dining dinner. Great music and vibes included. (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

  • Live Band Karaoke in Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge—Enjoy Union District's live band karaoke every Wednesday night featuring the Experience Band! (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)

  • The Pocket Presents: Ukraine Relief Concert at The Pocket in NW D.C. (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)

  • Kinda Live Comedy Presents Host Battle at Saloon in NW D.C.—Hosted by nationally touring comics, Winston Hodges and Chris Alan. The show will take place at the non-profit Saloon on U Street. The Saloon is a non-profit bar whose proceeds go to building schools around the world. It’s comedy for a good cause! (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Laurel Police Department: Cops Camp will be back for the summer of 2022! It will take place August 15- 19. Cops Camp is $150 per camper and children ages 6-13 are eligible to attend. Registration will begin in May. Stay tuned for more information! (Facebook)

  • Prince George’s County Police: Our Bowie Division II - Community Engagement Unit along with Special Operations Division (EST, K-9, and Marine Unit) attended career day at Tulip Grove Elementary. Officers showed the children police equipment and spoke to the students about life as a PGPD police officer and how we serve the community. (Instagram)

  • PGCPS: Do you have a love for the road? Put the pedal where your heart is and consider joining #TeamPGCPS as a school bus driver! Register to attend our drive-thru hiring event this today (April 27) at Laurel High School. (Instagram)

  • Gorman Crossing PTA: Join your neighbors, family, and friends this weekend for a fun afternoon! (Facebook)

  • City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development: What image best represents what's great about your business? Snap and Share It! National Economic Development Week is May 9-13, we want you to send a picture to us that shows us the greatness of your business so we can post it online! (Facebook)

  • 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 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 George's County Explorer’s Program is a youth program that works to keeps students involved with the community and give them leadership skills to become great leaders throughout life. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Bowling Brook Farms: I’m looking for some recommendations for landscapers that also do patio work. I would appreciate any and all recommendations for the Laurel/Savage area. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Maryland City North: Does anyone know whose dog this is? He was roaming around Old Line Avenue in Laurel. This dog has a red collar but no tag. Please contact Sue at 240-463-5104 (Nextdoor)

  • Associate Commissioner, Consumer Education & Advocacy Joy Hatchette, Maryland Insurance Administration: April is Flood Awareness Month! Watch this important video from the Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management on the flooding that Prince George's County suffered on September 10, 2020. (Nextdoor)

  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George’s County Government: Your Guide to Summer is Here! Summer is almost here and with it comes opportunities for kids to spend more time outdoors. It’s a time to put aside the electronics and enjoy a season filled with fun and imagination under the sun! (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hammond Hills: Looking for recommendations for someone/company that can deliver fill dirt and level out spot in yard. Removed a tree and now have a fairly large dip in yard. (Nextdoor)

  • Prince George's County Planning Department Carly Brockinton, Prince George’s County Government: *Master Plan of Transportation* Increasing bicycle and pedestrian-friendly facilities was a top priority expressed during the Master Plan of Transportation workshops in January. (Nextdoor)

  • Prince George's County Planning Department Carly Brockinton, Prince George’s County Government: Check out the #WMATA strategic timeline for transit oriented development (TOD) around the County.Metro identified several stations in the region that are ripe for sustainable growth. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Bowling Brook Farms: I have a vehicle storage lot located on Route 1 in Laurel. It is a prime location. I will have 10 spaces available May 1, 2022. I charge $100 a space but if you rent multiple spaces, I can give a 20% discount. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for another 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.

This article originally appeared on the Laurel Patch