🌱 SweetFrog Laurel​ Paint Party + Winter Weather Advisory

Alexis Goring
Updated ·6 min read

Rise and shine, Laurel! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Windy and very cold. High: 25 Low: 14.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Prince George's County is under a winter weather advisory. It started snowing Friday and will continue through this morning. Weather forecasters said to expect 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation. Due to this inclement weather, the roads may feel slippery and these hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Temperatures will fall below freezing for most areas during the evening. (Weather.gov)

  2. Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld recently announced that Metrobus will return to regular weekday service on Monday, Feb. 7. He said that the recent Omicron surge "significantly impacted the Metro workforce." According to Wiedefeld, about 10% of the workforce has missed work because of COVID-19.Metrobus has been operating on a modified Saturday schedule since Jan. 10. (WTOP)

  3. Governor Larry Hogan recently announced that the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) approved 13 capital grants agreements in the month of January, totaling $16 million. These grants will foster essential capital projects for 13 museums, community centers, performing arts centers, athletic facilities, and both medical support and treatment centers across the state of Maryland. (Maryland.gov)

Today in Laurel:

  • City-State Story Hour Reading: Perkin’s Perfect Purple —Meet author Tami Lewis Brown during this January Story Hour event! Tami is the author of numerous children's books, including Perkin’s Perfect Purple, which tells the fascinating true story of how a boy chemist accidentally invented the world’s first synthetic dye. Perkin’s Perfect Purple is about innovation, imagination, and serendipity. Along with the book reading and Q&A, the event will feature a special activity for kids to explore color and the scientific process. (11:00 a.m.)

  • Book Writing & Publishing Masterclass with Passion2Published in Silver Spring — Learn "The Book Publishing & Writing Blueprint" to effectively write, publish and market your book that will help to be a published author. (11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

  • Build-A-Body Bootcamp — Enjoy a challenge with this series of high-intensity and low-intensity training exercises. The target is to experience the best full body workout. Endurance and strength will be challenged! (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

  • Allstate Supports Small Minority Business Pop Up Shop —Support local businesses! Help your community grow throughout the year by shopping local and giving local small business owners the opportunity to thrive. Bring your appetite and have lunch at Kitchen Cray Café right next door and enjoy some amazing Soul Food. For more information, please email: shimyerinc@gmail.com (12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

  • Make Your Own Puzzle Kit — In honor of National Puzzle Day today, pick up a kit at Takoma Park Library to make your own puzzle! (12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

  • Cupid's Kids: Valentines for Seniors — Palisades Library is collecting handmade Valentine’s Day cards for DC's homebound seniors. DCPL is teaming up with the Department on Aging and Community Living as part of the Cupid's Kids program. No matter if you are 3 or or 93, everyone can help us make this Valentine's Day extra special for our seniors. Please bring the cards you made to the Palisades Library by Feb. 4. Valentines will be delivered to seniors who receive home-delivered meals. (12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

  • January's Paint Party at sweetFrog Laurel — This month we will be celebrating dancing into the New Year with our sweet musical keyboard painting! The event takes about two hours. It includes all art supplies, step-by-step instructions and then a cup of sweetFrog to celebrate your masterpiece! This is not a drop-off event, children must be accompanied by one adult. Both adults and children are welcome to participate. (2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • PGCPS: Important transportation information for families in our K-6 Virtual Learning Program with children who will return to schools on Monday, Jan.31. Learn how to view your bus stop/ schedule, bus safety protocols, how to request assistance and more. (Instagram)

  • City of Laurel - Government: *Job Opportunities*: The City of Laurel has some job openings you should check out such as Economic Development Coordinator Economic & Community Development that will pay $34.336 hour/estimated annual $62,491. (Facebook)

  • City of Laurel - Government: With Feb. 1 less than a week away, the City of Laurel plans to host a Virtual Black History Month Program Honoring the City of Laurel's African American elected officials on Feb. 6, starting at 3:00 p.m. (Facebook)

  • Laurel Police Department: *Friendly reminder* Next Monday (Jan. 31) at 6:30 p.m., we will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall: A Year in Review. This virtual meeting is open to the public and we encourage you all to join! (Facebook)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Emerson: *Math Tutor* My name is Esther Ju. I am a senior at Marriotts Ridge High School and I am offering math tutoring (online and in-person if preferred). I have taken AP Calculus AB and BC and got 5s on my AP tests. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Montrose Ave: For those needing dog and cat food, if you call Purina at 1-800-778-7462, and ask for cat chow or dog chow coupons, they will send you a coupon for a free bag of Cat Chow or Dog Chow. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Arden Pointe: What is a good place to take photos around Laurel? Looking to take some birthday shots soon, can be indoors or outdoors. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Montpelier Hills: Looking for someone or company that repairs washing machines. Does anyone have any recommendations? (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Villages at Wellington: Does anyone know what will replace the Applebee's that has been vacant sometime now near the Chick-fil-A and Longhorn Steakhouse at intersection of Rt 1 and Contee Road in South Laurel? (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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