Winter General Meeting
19 Feb 2009, 7:30 pm
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West Laurel Civic Association
P.O. Box 387-- Laurel, MD 20725
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West Laurel Civic Association General Updates

Fall General Meeting Report
The Fall General Meeting was focused tax assessments.  Maryland Department of Assessment & Taxation (MDAT) Supervisor Hank Sikorski gave an overview of how taxes are assessed, and explained how to file a petition to appeal your tax assessment in any year of the three year cycle. For more information on how to file a petition for review go to http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/appeal.html .

Department of Environmental Resources – Who to Call
The Prince Georges County Department of Environmental Resources (DER) has created a new branch office for our district.  The new office on Ammendale Road isn’t quite ready but the inspectors are! You met them at our Fall General Meeting – Sunny, Andrew, Richard & Renee. If you observe any problems in your neighborhood related to zoning, occupancy, care of the property, construction without permits, or abandoned vehicles, write down the address and cross-street and call our district team at 301-883-6130.  The administrative team will then ensure your problem is assigned to the correct inspector for action. 

Community Notes
Recycling  Changes
. West Laurel residents have received their new recyling bins. You may now include cardboard boxes that have been broken down in with your regular recycled items.

Choices in Recycling.  In addition to the county recycling programs, West Laurel residents may drop off their magazines and newspapers at the Bond Mill Elementary School.  The two Abitibi recycling bins have been moved back by the caferteria entrance.  NO CARDBOARD is accepted!

Maryland State Representatives. The updated list of our Maryland State Representatives and their contact information is posted on the Prince George's & Montgomery County

Sex Offenders Listing.
  Nowavailable to residents is a listing of sex offenders based on zip code. 

 

West Laurel Recreation Council Events
Annual Holiday Celebration.  The annual West Laurel Holiday Celebration will be held Friday, December 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. This FREE party is always great fun for the whole family. There will be holiday crafts for the kids, light refreshments, caroling and a visit from Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for LARS.  The event is free but you may contribute by bringing your favorite finger food to  share. For more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact Kim Passmore at (301) 725-3157.

Winter 2009 Recreation Council Programs
West Laurel Community Building,
16501 Supplee Lane, Laurel, MD  20707

ART for ADULTS: Intro to Drawing
Wed, Jan 21 - Feb 25, 12:30-2:30 pm
$50 (residents), 6 sessions
Learn basic drawing using variety of mediums (pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, and watercolor).  Participants will draw a still-life arrangement. Smartlink Barcode (www.pgparks.com):  132272
Get Fit with AEROBICS
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:15am – 9:15am, January 6 – 29.     
$48 (residents), 8 sessions
Limber up your morning and get your heart rate going for the day with aerobics at your level.  Smartlink Barcode (www.pgparks.com):  132546

Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, January 5 – 28    (7 sessions)  Stretch and get limber to release the day’s tension with aerobics at your level. Smartlink Barcode (www.pgparks.com):  132544

Ballroom & Latin Dance 
Fridays, Jan 16-27, 7:30 to 8:30pm
$50 (residents), 7 sessions
Gain confidence on the dance floor by learning basic dance steps with an experienced instructor.  May include Cha-cha, Meringue, Samba, Hustle, Two-step, Swing, Waltz, & more.  Partner recommended, not required.  Smartlink:   132271
Cooking Classes for Kids (9-13 yrs) 
7:00-8:00pm
$8 per session, includes supplies
Thurs., Jan. 22 – Chinese Take-Out   
Thurs., Jan. 29 – Taco Night
Thurs., Feb. 5 – After School or Anytime Snacks
Thurs., Feb. 12 – Make Homemade Ravioli

TKA Karate
Thursdays, Jan 29-April 12
Classes at Bond Mill Elementary School                     

Youth, all levels    6:30pm-7:30pm … $75 (PG/M Co residents)  Smartlink#12928

Adults, all levels   7:30pm-9:00pm … $90 (PG/M Co residents)  Smartlink#12926

Neighborhood SWIM Night at Fairland Pool
Friday, Feb 27, 2009
6:30pm - 8:45pm
$2/person
Sponsored by WL Recreation Council with the Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission.  For more information contact: Kim Passmore (301) 725-3157 or Deerfield Run Community Center (301) 953-7882.

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