Jacob’s Ladder Helps At-Risk Youth + Peri Peri's Grand Opening

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Alexis Goring, your host of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 71.

Here are the top four stories today in Laurel:

1. Radar indicated six possible tornadoes in southern Delaware and eastern Maryland late Thursday into Friday morning as Tropical Storm Elsa moved into the area, according to the National Weather Service. (The News Journal)
2. On Thursday, Howard County Council District 3 member Christiana Rigby announced her run for reelection. First elected in 2018, Rigby represents District 3 on the council, which includes the villages of Owen Brown and Kings Contrivance in Columbia, as well as communities in North Laurel, Savage and Jessup. (Baltimore Sun)
3. When Dark Hollow Farm's David Hayden purchased a bay filly with chipped knees and an uncertain future last year, he got more than just an eventual broodmare. He had found himself another stakes winner, and brought a family member back home. Ellanation's victory in the $75,000 Jameela July 4 at historic Pimlico Race Course was the latest step in a journey that saw the 5-year-old mare change hands three times, twice at auction, before returning to the place she was born and spending more than a year on the sidelines. (Paulick Report)
4. Jacob’s Ladder, a nonprofit in Prince George’s County, is on a mission to keep at-risk youth out of the juvenile justice system and give them a chance to build generational success. Jarriel Jordan Sr. started the nonprofit, and as a former homicide investigator and teacher, he said he wanted to stop violence before it started. Jacob’s Ladder works to prevent teens from entering or returning to the juvenile justice system through various programs that serve roughly 1,000 youth and their families a year. (WTOP)

Today in Laurel

• Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Pop Up Shop — Items available for purchase include statement T-shirts to spice up your look and affirm yourself, African hair wrap (no hassle, just put it on, wrap the scarf around your head, just the way that fit you perfectly), and ready-made turbans. (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• Grand opening of Peri Peri —Enjoy delicious Portuguese style chicken and wide variety of other menu items when you attend the celebration of the Grand Opening of their new place! Enjoy 25% off of your entire order. (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Janet Matthews: Tangled Project —Attend this event at the Montpelier Arts Center for an artsy experience. (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Miniature Golf at Laurel Golf and Recreation— The 2021 miniature golf tournament continues with a visit to Laurel Golf and Recreation. (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Food Bank — Serve the community in this event hosted by Our Savior Lutheran Church. (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
• Photography: Digital Level 1— Attend this educational event at the Montpelier Arts Center.(10:00 a.m. to 1:00 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. Volunteers may call (240)583-0996 to get involved. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• BWW Coffee Connects at the Ragamuffins Coffee House — Join the company of Balanced Well Woman (BWW). Coffee Connects is being capped at 15 participants to keep the setting intimate and so that everyone has a voice. (12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• Corrie Parks: Uncanny Bodies — Corrie Francis Parks searches for life among the inanimate, endowing tiny grains of sand with their own autonomy. (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Movie Night at Christ Reformed Presbyterian Church, PCA —All are welcome to a viewing of “The Riot and the Dance: Earth,” an excellent nature documentary shown from a Christian creationist perspective. (4:00 p.m.)
• SIZZLIN SUMMER BBQ — Attend this event hosted by Old Glory Harley-Davidson on 11800 Laurel Bowie Road. (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

• City of Laurel - Government: "FREE FRIDAY FLICK, "Raya and the Last Dragon," tomorrow, July 9, 2021, starting at dusk (approx. 8:45pm) at the Granv..." (Facebook)
• Prince George’s County Police: "In preparation for this afternoon’s rain fall here a few driving safety tips we want you to keep in mind as you trave..." (Instagram)
• Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Company 49: "The LVRS has maintained a water rescue team for over 60 years. This was born from a number of hurricanes having flood..." (Facebook)
• Our Savior Lutheran Church invites children to Rocky Railway VBS: Jesus’ power pulls us through. This event will be hosted at Our Savior Lutheran Church from July 26 to July 30. At Rocky Railway, kids discover through life’s ups and downs that Jesus’ power pulls us through. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, take part in one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures to remind them to trust Jesus. For more information, call 301 776-7670.

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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.

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