City tips
- Free “Music at the Mansion” featuring Hispanic music Friday evening, Sep 27
- Harvest Moon Hayrides the evening for Friday, Nov 1 at Riverfront Park.
- Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec 7 at the Armory.
- Teen trip to Hershey Park Halloween on Sunday, Oct 12.
- Martial Arts classes for kids aged 3-15.
- Couples Fight Night (learn self-defense as a couple) and Bio-fitness classes for adults.
- A Toby’s Dinner Theater night for seniors on Sat, Sep 28.
- And plenty more!
- Age 8-17: $11 (covers Youth Drop-in Activities, Youth Open Gym Activities, & Open Game Room)
- Age 13-17: $77 (covers Fitness Room access only)
- Age 18-54: $117 (covers Adult Drop-in Activities, Adult Open Gym Activities, & Fitness Room access)
- Age 55+: $77 (covers Adult Drop-in Activities, Adult Open Gym Activities, & Fitness Room access)
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Some examples of Youth Drop-in Activities are: Games Club on Tuesday evenings, Friday Night Teen Club on Fridays, and Family Basketball on Sunday mornings. Add this to Youth Open Gym times and Open Game Room times, and you can get a great value for $11.
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Examples of Adult Drop-in Activities are: Basketball, Badminton, Danceroom, Pickleball, Indoor Walk-and-Talk, and Volleyball. Add this to Adult Open Gym times plus Fitness Room access, and you can also find yourself with a great value for $117 (or just $77 for 55+).
- City of Laurel Government: Useful for official meetings & city-wide announcements.
- Laurel Police Department: For police-sponsored community events or updates on law enforcement around town.
- Office of Emergency Management: For preparedness tips and alerts on current goings-on.
- Parks & Recreation: For all of the fun events hosted by our City for residents of all ages.
- Economic & Community Development: For the latest in local businesses, farmer’s market, and resident economic programs.
- LaurelTV: For real-time streaming of official meetings plus special programming featuring Laurel businesses, non-profits, residents & more.
New Small Business Grant Opens Sep 3 on First-Come Basis
The new Laurel Thrive Grant I mentioned earlier this month was just launched - applications open next Tue, Sep 3 and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
The grant amount is $10,000, is for a business in the City limits, and can be used toward equipment, furniture, remodeling, exterior renovations, and more. (Excluded items are payroll, architectural fees, rent, and others.)
Be sure to read the full requirements and have all your items ready, then head on over to the Thrive Small Business Grant page to submit your application.
Fall Parks & Rec Activities Announced!
Resident should see in their mailbox this week the latest Parks & Rec brochure for fall activities. Whether fall community events, adult or youth trips, fall sports leagues, the City’s pre-school program or more, there’s sure to be something for everybody. :)
Some highlights that caught my attention:
Be sure to peruse your copy in the mail (or browse online) then mark your calendars for your favorite community events and even sign up for class or two to have some fun this fall. :)
Modified Trash Schedule for Labor Day
Quick reference from the Department of Public Works for the modified trash schedule around the Labor Day holiday next week.
Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend everyone!
Access the Amenities at Laurel’s 2 Community Centers
Last week, our family went to the Laurel Armory to get Department of Parks & Recreation Annual Admission Passes. These passes provide residents access to the amenities at both of Laurel’s two Community Centers (Laurel Armory & DiPietro Center) and the annual passes are priced at:
Options are also available at 6-mo., 3-mo., 1-mo., and Daily rates (plus adjusted rates for non-residents).
The best neighborhood resource for a fun outlet & healthy activities (plus the opportunity to make new friends) may be right around the corner from you - So if any of the above sounds up your alley, swing on over to the Parks & Rec Community Center’s page for more information or step on into one of the two Community Centers listed above to get your pass.
(Photo: City of Laurel)
Follow Laurel's Socials for the Latest
A great way to learn about upcoming events or stay in touch with what’s going on around Laurel is through the City’s social media streams. Whether Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), or Instagram, below are some helpful infographics prepared by our City team listing where to look. They include announcements from:
