🌱 Eric Byrd Trio LIVE At Montpelier Arts Center + Laurel Park News

Alexis Goring
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Morning, Laurel! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Sun and some clouds. High: 71 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Field Pass, a multiple graded-stakes winner approaching $1 million in purse earnings will step out of graded company for the first time in nearly two years 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 is among five $100,000 stakes on the second of consecutive Spring Stakes Spectacular Saturdays, and one of the first three scheduled for Laurel’s world-class turf course along with the Dahlia for females 3 and older, also at a mile, and 5 ½-furlong King T. Leatherbury for 3-year-olds and up.The Clark, Dahlia and Primonetta are all part of the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championship (MATCH) Series that launched its 2022 season April 16 at Laurel. (Laurel Park)

  2. Grateful Bred provided trainer Madison Meyers with her first victory at a recognized flat track July 11, 2020 at Laurel Park, after she recorded previous wins in a 2016 amateur event at Great Meadow in Virginia and a hurdle race in the fall of 2019 in Aiken, S.C. Now, Grateful Bred is set to make his season debut Saturday in the $100,000 King T. Leatherbury, a 5 ½-furlong sprint that is one of the year’s first three stakes scheduled for Laurel’s world-class turf course. (Laurel Park)

  3. A Maryland doctor who ran COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he defrauded Medicare.
    Dr. Ron Elfenbein was the owner of Drs ERgent Care, LLC, which operated First Call Medical Center and Chesapeake ERgent Care Center. Prosecutors accuse him of instructing employees at his COVID testing sites to overbill Medicare and other insurers for the services provided. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

  • What's Cookin' Laurel?—This exhibit at the Laurel Museum puts food in the spotlight, exploring all the ways that we as Americans, Marylanders and Laurelites connect with our past and experience the present through growing food, cooking, dining out, and shopping. Visitors will discover Laurel’s farmers, restaurants, food stores, African American traditions, Community Cookbooks and more. (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

  • Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (performance) at The Strathmore in Bethesda—BSO performs John Williams’ unforgettable score live. (8:00 p.m.)

  • Eric Byrd Trio performance at Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel (8:00 p.m.)

  • Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour 2022 at The Lyric in Baltimore *Mature Content*—Chris Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Laurel Police Department: *Missing Person* This person is unrelated to our previous post regarding police activity. If you have any information on the whereabouts of the person pictured below please contact us. (Facebook)

  • City of Laurel - Government: If you're looking for a last minute Spring Break day trip, or maybe need an idea for some summer fun, how about visiting one of Maryland's State Parks? Here a map and list of amenities. Enjoy! (Facebook)

  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: We've got another awesome adult trip planned! Join us for an adult-only excursion (18+) to Great Falls on April 30 at 10:00 a.m. Cost: Resident=$17, Non-Resident=$20. Register online or in-person at either of our community centers. (Facebook)

  • City of Laurel - Government: What mom wouldn't want to have a tree planted in their honor, especially if it's a gift from their little one on Mother's Day? (Facebook)

  • Communications and Outreach Team, WMATA: *Effective immediately* Metro will make masks optional on Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess for its customers. Masks also will be optional for Metro employees. (Nextdoor)

  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George’s County Government: In honor of National Volunteer Week, individuals who have volunteered with the Department since 2020 have been invited and we will provide reserved seating (for the volunteer and a guest) and a voucher. (Nextdoor)

  • Economic Development Corporation - Communications Specialist Jordyn Tillman, Prince George’s County Government: Did you know Prince George's County has our very own Cheers-like Bar? Nestled near the train tracks of Old Town Bowie sits the Old Bowie Town Grille. It is owned and operated by Theresa Thompson. (Nextdoor)

  • Marisa Cain, Baltimore Gas and Electric: April is National Safe Digging Month, and we're joining Miss Utility 811 to remind customers to call 811 before you dig! (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Russett: Anyone know a good and affordable landscaper? I need someone to cut my grass and mulch my flower bed etc. (Nextdoor)

  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George’s County Government: *Now Hiring Seasonal Positions* Positions are available for:Aquatics, Archaeology, Concessions, Maintenance/Grounds Maintenance, Nature, Sports and Summer Day Camps! Apply here: https://bit.ly/3bfySrj (Nextdoor)

  • Public Information, Bowie Police Department: Human trafficking is now the second highest grossing criminal enterprise! (Nextdoor)

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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.

This article originally appeared on the Laurel Patch