June 08, 2011
The North Laurel Community Center finally opened, but the work is not done yet. I know we all have been waiting a very long time, but give them just a few more weeks to make sure all the equipment is in place and for them to put all the finishing touching on the center.
The indoor track and basketball courts are finished and tours are available. The fitness center should be complete in a couple of weeks and by the end of the month the health department, senior center and police office should be up and running.
The ball fields will be ready soon and I will try hard to keep you updated on how things are going. You can also contact facility Director Matt Madera anytime with questions or input. He really wants to make this the best community center and enjoys hearing from us. The Center's number is 410-313-0390 and his email is mmadera@howardcountymd.gov.
The address of our community center is 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road. Also, a traffic study will be conducted in the fall on that intersection along Whiskey Bottom Road. Please be careful entering and exiting the site.
Reservoir High School students should take advantage of the last Gator Academy free tutoring session Sunday, June 12 at the Savage Branch Library. Registration is required and can be done at the school.
The North Laurel Civic Association will be holding its next meeting June 16 at 7 p.m. at the new community center. The association will be working on its bylaws and will discuss some development in our area. Join it on Facebook to find out everything that is happening in this area.
Success in Style is located at the North Laurel-Savage Multi Service Center on Route 1. They assist men and women with job interview skills by coaching and also giving them a free outfit to wear. They are looking for volunteers who are willing to share their expertise with job seekers on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Jeannette Kendall at 410-750-6475 or successinstyle@verizon.net.
North Laurel resident Phyllis Puccio wanted all military personnel and their families to know that the hair salon she works at, Today's Image, in Burtonsville, is offering free hairstyles Sunday, June 12 from noon to 5 p.m. as a way of saying thanks. Call 301-476-9222 to make an appointment.
As a way to give back to the community, Emmanuel United Methodist Church is holding another blood drive Sunday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. To sign up, go to http://www.eumclaurel.org/ or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE and use sponsor code 13952. They are at 10755 Old Scaggsville Road. The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood, so give today. Its next blood drive is in September.
Emmanuel Preschool is busy with summer camp. It is exploring different environments such as a stream, meadow, trail and cove. To follow all the activities, go to http://www.emmanuelpreschool.com. The school also has a few more openings for the fall. Call 301-725-5178.
