Summer Passport Experience To Help Youth + Local Athletes Win!

Welcome to the Laurel Daily! Here you will find newsworthy events going on this week, including local officers and civilians recognized for their hard work, star athletes from Laurel who helped their team win in a national championship, and details on County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’s Summer Passport Experience program for youth that will help keep them out of trouble.

Weather Report:

Today, the weather will be mostly sunny and pleasant with a high of 74 degrees.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

1. Laurel Police Department officers and civilian employees were recognized at the Police Chiefs’ Association of Prince George’s County 2019 and 2020 Award Ceremony. The officers and civilian employees who were recognized continuously go above and beyond the call of duty to serve the City of Laurel. Among the recognized were Mrs. Ruth Hyatt (2019 Civilian of the Year), Police Communication Specialist Ashley Boone (2020 Civilian of the Year), Detective Ashley Swidarski (2019 Investigator of the Year), Detective Joseph Kropff (2020 Investigator of the Year), PFC Jeffrey Barnosky (2019 Officer of the Year) and PFC Lamar Gayle (2020 Officer of the Year). (City of Laurel)

2. Four star athletes from Laurel played baseball for the Salisbury Seagulls and won the Coast to Coast Athletic Conference National Championship. Clayton Dwyer and Cameron Hyder, from West Laurel and former Bond Mill Elementary students, as well as Benji Thalheimer and Zach Geesaman, also from Laurel, helped their team pull off its first Maryland NCAA college baseball win in a national championship. (Baltimore Sun)

3. Children 12 to 18 years old in Prince George’s County can now register for the Alsobrooks Summer Passport Experience that offers programs that are centered on what the county calls the “3 E’s: Education, Experience/Entertainment and Entrepreneurship.” County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said many children in the county have suffered during the pandemic because they were isolated from their friends and indoors often, unable to engage in ways the normal young people do. This situation has led some youth to make poor decisions. However, this program that is open to around 1,300 young people, will be fun and it will help youth get back on track . (WTOP)

Today in Laurel:

• CCTA Musical Theatre Camp – Enjoy everything you love about theatre and bring it to life in a one of kind Hybrid experience! The virtual element will be taught by different Broadway performers and Tony Nominees as they cover various aspects of theatre including song interpretation, dance, character development, life in the theatre and more! This summer camp will culminate in a professionally filmed final cabaret that can be shared with family and friends. (9:00 a.m.)
• Envision Networking (On-Line Speed Networking) – These events are primarily online, including speed networking and other types of events. There will be in-person events, too. The requirements are that you must be either a business owner or independent contractors that have been in business for at least one year. (7:00 p.m.)
• Zoom Bible Study – Every week one of the pastors from Our Savior Lutheran Church will lead a study of The Holy Bible. You are welcome to join! Email the church office for the Zoom information. Pastor Peter will be leading this series through June 30. (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
• Basketball Skills & Development Training Camp – Hosni Ali, Head Coach and Founder of Hosni Ali Level Up Basketball, is a highly skilled expert in the field of basketball. He played point guard and shooting guard overseas in China, Italy, India and Egypt. Your child will benefit from Ali’s passion to build an array of skills, simulated games, speed, quickness, conditioning. (7:00 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. (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
• Kidz Pick – Experience a perfect mixture of excitement, creativity and fun-filled activities. Each day the schedule will include Krafty Kids, Amazing Artists, Spectacular Sports, Great Games, Science Superstarz, and Nifty Naturalist. Lunch will be provided to all campers. Camp will follow HCRP Summer Camp COVID safety policies. Contact Ovan Shortt for more info by calling 410-313-1693 or via email, oshortt@howardcountymd.gov. (7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Derrick Lewis's Basketball Camp – Join U of MD's All-ACC Player and Coach Derrick Lewis as he brings his exciting basketball experiences to the courts! Coach Lewis and his staff pride themselves on the ability to teach basketball skills and fundamentals to young players. Visit www.derricklewisbasketball.com for more information. Call Patrick McGinnis, 410-313-4716 or pmcginnis@howardcountymd.gov for more info. (9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
• Rube Goldberg: Wacky Fun at Laurel Hybrid Summer Camp – At this Rube Goldberg Camp, kids can learn how to build a simple machine and learn about the connection to 19th Century Mill life. Monday is virtual, the rest are onsite. For registration forms visit www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org or contact info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org. (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Gardens Ice House Summer Camp – Join this camp for affordable fun! Sports, games, contests, a mobile video game, arts and crafts, team building challenges, and special activities are offered. This camp’s proven curriculum and programming formula allows the instructors to roll through the day weaving high intensity and low impact activities together so that every type of kid has their moment to shine! (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 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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