Suburban Maryland Spring Home Show January 27 & 28, 2018 Saturday 10 am - 8 pm & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm The Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 At the Home Show, their goal is simple: to inspire, motivate, and excite you for your upcoming home improvement- whether it…

City of Laurel Community Health Fair Sunday, January 28, 2018 Noon-4:00pm Laurel Armory-Anderson & Murphy Community Center 422 Montgomery St. Laurel, MD 20707 Free and Open to the public. Free Screenings. Lectures and Demonstrations. Free Resources and Services.

Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1pm Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In honor of Black History Month, music experts help clarify, solidify, and highlight the strong role Blacks have had in the world of classical music – past, present, and future – as well as the popular idea of adapting…

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

Starting Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7pm Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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…

Reception for Black History Month Exhibition Saturday, February 10, 1–3 pm at Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 View exhibit from Saturday, January 13–Sunday, February 25, 2018, Daily, 10 am–5 pm (closed major holidays).

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 7:00 AM The Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Maryland Madness Cheerleading Competition for All Star Cheer, All Star Prep & School teams. Cost: $17 Ages 12 & Up, $10 Ages 5-11, Free- Ages 4 & Under, Cash Only For more info: http://www.cheeranddanceextreme.com/marylandmadnessallstar.html

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

Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 3pm Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delve into the life and music of Black classical musician soprano Juanita Hall, remembered for her role as "Bloody Mary" who sang Bali Hai from the movie, South Pacific. Hear soprano Angela R. Simpson bring her to life during…