Snowden Pond at Montpelier HOA

Snowden Pond Community Architectural Review
2018-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts
2018-04-28 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday, April 28, 2018 10am to 4pm
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
Celebrate Spring at this fun festival for the entire family! Visit the resident artists’ studios, watch art demonstrations, paint the Montpelier bird, and create Spring-themed crafts. Stroll the Arts Center’s galleries and view the exhibition, as well as art by Linda Bernard, Roslyn Logsdon, Bonnie Crawford Kotula, and Mike McConnell.
At 1 pm, join us in the Main Gallery for a classical recital featuring percussionist Jeff Stern and at 3 pm, join us in the Library Gallery for an artist talk with Bonnie Crawford Kotula.
Don’t forget to visit the Montpelier Mansion/Historic site adjacent to the Arts Center. Stroll the beautiful grounds where you can purchase art, crafts, food, herbs, plants, and more. Self-guided tours are available year-round, Thursday to Tuesday, 11 am to 3 pm.
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Free

Snowden Pond Shred Event
2018-04-22 12:00

EARTH DAY
2018-04-22

Snowden Pond Community Cleanup Day
2018-04-21

Citizen Democracy: How Average Citizens Influence National Public Policy
2018-04-18 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 7pm
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
“Liberals are from Mars and conservatives are from Venus”
In this age of extreme partisan conflict one often wonders why we just can’t talk to each other. This discussion will explore the basic differences in how liberals and conservatives view the political world and the implications for conflict and cooperation.
All ages are welcome
Cost: Free.

Laurel Main Street Second Saturday Artist Block
2018-04-14 13:00 - 15:00
April 14, 2018 from 1-3pm
at 378 Main St., Laurel, MD 20707
For details: second-SaturdayLaurel.com

Getting Started with Government Grants
2018-04-07 11:00 - 15:00
Laurel Library – Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
507 7th Street, Laurel, Maryland 20707

Saturday, April 07: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Age group: Adults

Learn what you need to know about government funding before you apply in this two part webinar. There will be a break in between the two parts. Part 1: 11am Part 2: 2pm

Live! at Montpelier: Lena Seikaly
2018-04-06 20:00
Friday, April 6, 2018 at 8pm
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
301-377-7800
Lena Seikaly is a fresh voice on the national jazz scene from Washington, D.C. Named “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers” and “brightest voices in jazz” (The Washington Post), Lena is already making her mark as both a revivalist of traditional jazz vocals, as well as an innovator in contemporary vocal jazz styles.
Age: All ages are welcome
Cost: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

Purchase tickets through PARKS DIRECT!

Maryland National Horse Show
2018-04-05 08:30 - 2018-04-08 17:00
Thursday, April 5 through Sunday, April 8
The Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Belfield Farm Show Management presents the Maryland National Horse Show. This show is an ‘A’ rated USEF National Horse Show.
Cost: Free for spectators

EASTER SUNDAY
2018-04-01

16th Annual World Dance Showcase
2018-03-31 20:00
Modeled on the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival the World Dance Showcase is a unique opportunity for performers of cultural dance styles to enhance their presentations and reach a wider audience in a professional theater setting.
Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 8pm at Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly, MD 20782
http://arts.pgparks.com/Community_Arts_Services

GOOD FRIDAY
2018-03-30

Live! at Montpelier: Winfield Parker
2018-03-23 20:00
Friday, March 23, 2018 at 8pm
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
301-377-7800
Hailing from Cooksville, Maryland, Winfield Parker toured with Little Richard and his band as a saxophone player before embarking on his own international tour. Always in demand for live concert appearances, Winfield Parker delivered his unique style of soulful R&B to sell-out crowds in every major city. Over the past 59 years, Winfield has traveled, performed, and played with legends such as Mary Love and the Flirtations, Tommy Hunt, and Maxine Brown.
Age: All ages are welcome
Cost: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
Purchase tickets at PARK DIRECT!

Women in Jazz with Amy Bormet
2018-03-18 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 2pm
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
Amy K. Bormet is an in-demand pianist, vocalist, and composer. California native Jennifer Krupa is an active trombonist in the Washington, D.C. area. In this talk, Bormet and Krupa will discuss the challenges and rewards of building community and generating support for the Washington Women in Jazz Festival. They will address the challenges of recruiting local artists, securing venues, creating concerts, and workshops, and the importance of bridging different ages and demographics as audience members, participants, and presenting artists.
Jen also performs regularly with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and her own group, Jen Krupa: Leigh Pilzer Quintet.
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: FREE
Contact for more details: 301-377-7800

Women's History Month Tea: Clara Barton's Legacy of Aid and Comfort
2018-03-17 14:00
Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 2pm
Reservations and payment required by Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road
Landover, MD 20708
301-377-7817
Celebrate Women’s History Month with tea at Montpelier! Enjoy a fixed price menu of fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, buttery scones, and your choice of two quality loose leaf teas, all served on china and tiered stands.
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: $30 +tax; $26 +tax for members of Friends of Montpelier. Includes gratuity and self-guided tour.

Chess Club at Laurel Library
2018-03-17 13:30 - 17:00, 2018-03-03 13:30 - 17:00
Chess Club
First and third Saturdays from 1:30-5:00pm
at the Laurel Library
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Large Meeting Room B
Laurel Branch
507 7th Street
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 776-6790

Chesapeake Woodturners Exhibit
2018-03-17 11:00 - 16:00
Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 11am to 4pm
Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
301-377-7817
Demonstrations will be given Saturdays in April, 11 am to 4 pm (April 28, 10 am – 4 pm), weather permitting (please call to verify).
From the marvelous natural wood patterns to the mastery of different finishes, the Chesapeake Woodturners’ creative aptitudes will have you asking, “how do they do that?”
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: FREE

Family Fun Walk/Run
2018-03-17 09:00 - 10:00
Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road
Landover , MD 20785
301-583-2400
We’re calling all Prince George’s County walkers and runners to join us for a fun walk/run at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex. This is a great way to enjoy time with loved ones and maintain a healthy lifestyle at the same time! Bring the whole family, lace up your shoes and meet us on the outdoor track!
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: FREE

ST. PATRICK'S DAY
2018-03-17

Opioid Awareness Panel
2018-03-14 19:00 - 21:00
Mar 14, 2018
7-9pm at 8103 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
Sponsored by the Laurel Police Department
All are welcome. RSVP recommended to lguenin@laurel.md.us
https://nextdoor.com/agency-post/md/laurel/laurel-police-department/opioid-awareness-panel-discussion-76438791/

49th Annual Laurel Art Guild Juried Exhibition Reception
2018-03-11 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Public Reception: Sunday, March 11, 2-4 pm
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
301-377-7800
Enjoy the opening reception for the 49th Annual Laurel Art Guild Exhibition. This exhibition was organized by the Laurel Art Guild and is juried by a regional professional. It showcases works by artists ages 18 & older who live in the Washington metropolitan area and includes paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, collages, and more.
Cost: FREE
Link: http://arts.pgparks.com/2893/Exhibitions

Maryland Home, Garden & Craft Show
2018-03-09 10:00 - 2018-03-11 18:00, 2018-03-03 10:00 - 2018-03-04 18:00
March 3-4 & 9-11, 2018
1st weekend
Saturday – 10a-8p
Sunday – 10a-6p
2nd weekend
Friday – 10a-6p ($5 for all adults-no discounts)
Saturday – 10a-8p
Sunday – 10a-6p
Timonium Fairgrounds
Adults – $12
Seniors (62+) – $10
Kids 6-12 – $3
Kids under 6 – FREE
Craft show only admission is $6.
Free Admission for Active Military, Police & Fire Employees with ID
https://mdhomeandgarden.com/spring/

Toni Morrison: American Icon
2018-03-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-02-28 19:00 - 21:00
Started Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7pm
Continues Feb 21, 28, and Mar 7
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
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Join us for a four-week series exploring the life and works of Nobel laureate, Toni Morrison. Her trilogy Beloved, Jazz, and Paradise gathers time from the 1800s to 1970s. In these novels, Morrison’s characters translate history into personal detail, exploring the complicated mix of race, personality, and national identity in American life. These discussions will be led by Dr. Karen Arnold, former poet-in-residence at Montpelier Arts Center and discussion moderator for multiple literature groups in Baltimore. Read with us and view the film Beloved; add your voice to the conversation! Each session will include introductory comments followed by an in-depth discussion of the Morrison books. Viewing of the film Beloved will be part of the two sessions.
Age: 18 and older
Cost: Free

Jazz Talk with Allyn Johnson
2018-03-04 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 2pm
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
Join us for an engaging dialogue about jazz and its relevancy in the world. Performer, composer, arranger, and educator, Allyn Johnson, will discuss a variety of jazz topics. He was specifically chosen by jazz legend Calvin Jones to succeed him as Director of the Jazz Studies program and jazz ensembles at the University of the District of Columbia.
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: FREE
Call for more details: 301-377-7800

Tour the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
2018-02-27 10:30
02/27/2018 – 10:30am
Tuesday, February 27 ~ Course # 6674
Tour through the Basilica’s major works of art, history, and other highlights while traversing the massive expanse of the Great Upper Church and Crypt Level in this interesting and informative one-hour walking tour.
Departure Time: 10:30 a.m.
Excursion Fee: $10.00
Sponsored by The City of Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation
Division of Senior Services
422 Montgomery Street
Laurel, Maryland
Phone 301-776-6168

University of Maryland Medical System To Update Laurel Community On Transformation of UM Laurel Regional Hospital
2018-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Laurel Municpal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD, United States
It has been more than five months since the University of Maryland Medical System assumed ownership of the what is now known as the University of Maryland Laurel Regional Hospital.
UMMS announced a $50 million investment to revitalize the facility. At the February 26th City Council Work Session, UMMS will brief Mayor Craig A. Moe, the Laurel City Council, and the community on the progress so far, and future plans.
Laurel City Council Chambers, Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD
