Historic Laurel Walking Tours + 4th of July Celebration Plans

Welcome to the Laurel Daily! Here you will find fun events going on this week, including a walking tour of historic Laurel, additional information about a local couple who were killed in their home, and news about the city’s 42nd Annual Independence Day Celebration.

Weather Report:

Today, the weather will be warm and very sunny with a high of 90 degrees.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

1. Historic Laurel walking tours, hosted by the Laurel Historical Society, are planned for June and July. The first tour is scheduled for today and focuses on lower Main Street, Laurel’s Civil War history, and the development of the area into a commercial center. The walking tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and are about a mile in length. The cost is $5 per person. Space is limited to 15 people and masks and social distancing are required. To register, go to laurelhistoricalsociety.org. For more information, email director@laurelhistoricalsociety.org. (Baltimore Sun)

2. Six months before the Maryland City quadruple shooting, Jaime Hunnicutt stood before a Howard County district court judge in November, reading aloud a barrage of texts she received from a man who threatened to kill anybody who associated themselves with her. Judge Lisa Broten denied Hunnicutt a year-long, final protective order. According to police, six months later, the man killed Hunnicutt's son Ryan Lee, and her daughter-in-law Ivania Lee, then shot her 10-year-old grandson multiple times before killing himself. (Baltimore Sun)

3. Mayor Craig A. Moe and the Laurel 4th of July Committee are planning a modified 42nd Annual Independence Day Celebration because the pandemic restrictions are being lifted. The celebration is tentatively set for July 3. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please call 301-725-5300 ext. 2109. Currently, the modified celebration for July 3, will include a parade at 11:00 a.m., a car show at noon on Mulberry Street, a flag raising ceremony (TBD) and fireworks around 9:15 p.m. To register, please email fourthofjuly@laurel.md.us! (City of Laurel)

Today in Laurel:

• Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market – Located at 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Public Food Distribution – Serving our 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 may call (240)583-0996 to get involved. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• Club Pilates Teacher Training Program – Learn how you can change the lives of those in your community through sharing the health benefits of Pilates by way of teaching. In addition, you can earn income while doing something you love! (2:00 p.m.)
• Dynamic Flow with YogiSmile Yoga – A 60-minute class that offers a moderate and dynamic flow suitable for both intermediate level and beginner Yogis. It is designed to awaken, stretch, strengthen, and release tension in the joints and muscles you use most. (9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
• Premier Public Auto Auction – Hundreds of cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles and more are for public sale. Featuring all vehicle types in all price ranges! Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and the auction starts at 10:00 a.m. Details and a complete inventory listing are at www.PremierPAA.com. Located at 9595 Lynn Buff Court. Call 301-483-4888 for more information. (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
• Laurel Lake Walk with the LPD – Join members of the LPD as they walk around Laurel Lake. There are also open discussions around stopping gun violence. The entire family is welcome. Meet at the Lakehouse. (9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook:

• Laurel TV is looking for a part-time reporter (Details here)
• Read all the latest job openings in Laurel (Details here)
• The local Wawa will serve FREE coffee will until June 13! (Details here)

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

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