Cicadas Nearing End + Men's Golf, Grill Event + Death By Heat

Welcome to the Laurel Daily! Here you will find newsworthy events going on this week, including an update on when the cicadas’ stay will end, a local high school celebrating its 100th commencement ceremony, and details on celebrating Father’s Day with the Men's Golf and Grill Event this Friday at the Country Club of Woodmore.

Weather Report:

Today, the weather will be pleasant and sunny with a high of 78 degrees.

Here are the top four stories in Laurel today:

1. The end to the cicadas' presence is near, according to Mike Raupp, entomology professor at the University of Maryland. Cicada emergence hit its peak in late May, when the highest number of adolescent cicadas crawled out from their underground homes and attached themselves to trees and surfaces throughout the region. Many adult cicadas already are dying off but it will be a few weeks before they are completely gone. In the next few weeks, female cicadas will lay the last of their eggs and the newly hatched nymphs will return to the ground until 2038. (Baltimore Sun)

2. St. Vincent Pallotti High School celebrated its 100th commencement ceremony in Laurel on May 26. The ceremony also marked the retirement of a beloved teacher after nearly half of a century. The commencement address was delivered by Emilie Hunt-Shipman, a Pallotti alumna from 1968, who retired this month after 49 years of teaching French at her alma mater. Shipman took students on Spring Break trips to France 23 times in her 49-year tenure. (Baltimore Sun)

3. According to Patch reporter Jacob Baumgart, Maryland’s first heat-related death of this year was reported in Prince George's County. The victim was a man in his 40s. (Patch)

4. According to Patch reporter Jordan D. Brown, leaders are celebrating the roles of dads and father figures in the lives of their friends and family with a round of golf and some grilling. Anyone interested can still sign up for the Men's Golf and Grill Event this Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Woodmore. If you would like to attend the event, register online. Contact Karen Toles via e-mail at krtoles@co.pg.md.us for more information. (Patch)

Today in Laurel:

• Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market – Located at 9701 Fort Meade Road, the market is open. (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• Ride-In Movie Bike Night – Come out to Old Glory and join this Ride-In Movie Bike Night! The movie "Easy Rider" will play on the big screen. Enjoy food, raffles, and vendors. (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
• Free Acupuncture – Master’s level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, will provide safe and effective auricular treatments. There is a limit of six participants per seating in order to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook:

• Laurel TV is looking for a part-time reporter (Details here)

Now you’re all caught up with the local news and events for today!

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