🌱 Racing Back At Laurel Park? + City To Honor Fallen Veterans

Alexis Goring
Updated ·4 min read

Up and at 'em, Laurel! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, December 14 off on an informed note. Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 55 Low: 31.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Racing is scheduled to return to Laurel Park on Thursday with a nine-race card and plenty of big fields, but it is up to the Maryland Racing Commission to decide if that card will take place. The Commission will hold a virtual meeting this afternoon to assess efforts to fix the troubled racetrack and determine whether to permit racing to move forward. Laurel Park has not had races in December as of yet. (theracingbiz.com)

  2. In the City of Bowie, which is a next door neighbor to Laurel, Christmas decorations for houses is a year-round obsession for a 19-year-old in his last year of college. Drive down Harness Way in Bowie and park your car at the end of the cul-de-sac, then turn off the headlights and listen to the 89.7 FM to experience the full show that Hunter Pugh designed. (WTOP)

  3. Mayor Craig A. Moe and the Laurel City Council are partnering with Wreaths Across America and Ivy Hill Cemetery to broadcast an outdoor ceremony LIVE outside the Municipal Center at 8103 Sandy Spring Road at 11:00 a.m. Dec. 18 via the City of Laurel-Government Facebook page to honor fallen military veterans. After the ceremony, volunteers and guests will walk across the street to Ivy Hill Cemetery to place wreaths on the graves of the fallen military veterans there. (City of Laurel)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Public Food Distribution—Join Prayer Tower Bible Way Apostolic Faith in serving 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. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

  • Webinar: Health Promotion Program — Learn how to be an advocate for community health with the Health Promotion Program at MUIH. (1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

  • Open Mic Night — 5 Sisters Restaurant (5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

  • Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus—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.)

  • Red Cross FA/CPR/AED Class — Knights of Pythias Lodge will host this event. (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)

  • Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen—Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique concert, a night out with your friends, or a romantic candlelit evening, this music experience is for you. Musicians will rock your world with a classical tribute to one of the world’s most iconic rock bands — Queen! Simply sit back and savor the stunning atmosphere and listen to your favorite jams in a whole new way. (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Prince George’s County Police: Santa’s elves (Community First Division) were busy unloading thousands of toys in preparation for this year’s Toys For Tots event. There is still time to donate a new or unwrapped toy to bring a smile to a child this Christmas. (Instagram)

  • City of Laurel - Government: Here is some important information for those seeking a COVID-19 vaccination in Prince George's County. (Facebook)

  • Laurel Police Department: ‘Tis the season to raise awareness. In Maryland, 700+ people have been killed in crashes involving an impaired driver over the past five years. (Facebook)

  • City of Laurel - Government: Tell a local senior about this fun holiday concert! (Facebook)

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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