Silver Spring Native Serves in the South China Sea Aboard USS Carl Vinson
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Pablo Chavez
241228-N-GC571-2025 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 28, 2024)—Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Myra Abotsi, of Silver Spring, Md., performs maintenance on equipment in the aircraft intermediate maintenance department shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 28, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
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Marietta House Museum Presents “Fairytales and Fables: A Family Program”
By STACEY HAWKINS
Marietta House Museum
Come in from the cold and join us for imagination and creative fun with our storytelling program! Please join us on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m., as Marietta House Museum presents, “Fairytales and Fables: A Family Program”.
Children will help create fairytales and fables and participate in a collective storytelling experience with inspiration from European and African folklore.
Guided by museum educator, Karen Holl, participants will make a colorful paper storybook to take home. Light refreshments will enhance the session’s fun.
Recommended for ages 5 through 10 (children must be accompanied by an adult). $5/child, please register at this direct link: https://tinyurl.com/5aucsebd or call 301-464-5291 or email mariettahouse@pgparks.com.
Marietta House Museum is located at 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale, MD. 20769 and is a property of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
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Dr. Gary Sprouse, “The Less Stress Doc,” to Take the Stage at Busboys & Poets in Hyattsville for a Fun, Free Event
Dr. Gary Sprouse is a leading expert on stress reduction
By PRESS OFFICER
The Less Stress Doc
Hyattsville, Md. (Jan. 3, 2025)—Kick off the New Year with a little less stress and a lot more joy! Dr. Gary Sprouse, also known as The Less Stress Doc, will appear live at Busboys & Poets in Hyattsville on Monday, January 13, for an unforgettable presentation of How to Have Less Stress & More Joy.
This free event, inspired by Dr. Gary’s best-selling book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress, promises to be as entertaining as it is enlightening. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, seeking balance, or simply curious about improving your well-being, this event offers tools you can use right away. Attendees will discover relatable tips for reducing stress while increasing joy in their daily lives—all delivered with Dr. Gary’s signature blend of humor, warmth, and real-world wisdom.
Event Details:
• Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: Busboys & Poets, 5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781
• Admission: Free Seats are limited; reservations encouraged. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/highway-to-your-happy-place-a-busboys-and-poets-books-presentation-tickets-1086499080999
What to Expect:
• A lively and engaging presentation packed with actionable advice.
• An opportunity to purchase Highway to Your Happy Place on-site.
• A chance to meet Dr. Gary in person and get your book signed.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with a nationally renowned stress management expert and take the first steps toward making 2025 your most joyful year yet. Whether you’re a fan of Dr. Gary’s work or simply curious about how to lead a happier, more balanced life, this event has something for everyone.
Reserve your spot today at this Eventbrite link before seats fill up!
Dr. Sprouse is extremely passionate about bringing happiness into people’s lives through humor, compassion, and understanding. He has a unique perspective on stress that no one else is talking about. He has uncovered a groundbreaking new way to define where the majority of human stress originates. This new insight—and the tools he developed to deal with stress —CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
For more information about Dr. Gary Sprouse and his work, visit http://www.thelessstressdoc.com.
Dr. Gary Sprouse, affectionately known as The Less Stress Doc, is a best-selling author, speaker, and expert in stress management. Through his books, Highway to Your Happy Place and Mindset Matters and engaging live events and seminars, he helps people reduce stress and discover more joy in their personal and professional lives. Best-selling author Jack Canfield reviewed Highway to Your Happy Place and said, “In the span of getting to know Dr. Gary Sprouse and reading his book, I have been introduced to many new concepts and ideas. His ideas and models for stress reduction are life-changing. You will absolutely love this. A must read.” Highway to Your Happy Place is available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Dr. Sprouse’s “Happiness Highway” podcast is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappinessHighway-vk3xu Follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lessstressdoc/
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M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board and Department Announce
January 2025 Events and Meetings
By PRESS OFFICER
M-NCPPC
LARGO, Md. (Dec. 30, 2024)—The Prince George’s County Planning Board and the Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announce their upcoming public events and meetings for January 2025. For more details, review the list of events and meetings below or visit www.pgplanningboard.org and www.pgplanning.org. Events and meetings are subject to change.
Prince George’s County Planning Board Meetings
Thursday, January 16 | 10 a.m.
Thursday, January 23 | 10 a.m.
Thursday, January 30 | 10 a.m.
The Prince George’s County Planning Board meets virtually on Thursdays to consider planning, zoning, subdivision, and other matters within its jurisdiction. The meetings may be viewed via live streaming video. Public participation is encouraged either through a phone bridge or by using GoTo Meeting. Everyone who wishes to speak at the Planning Board meeting must register online by Noon on the Tuesday, two days prior to the Planning Board meeting. Written comments, documents, and exhibits must be received via email, fax, or mail by Noon on the Tuesday before the Planning Board meeting to be included in the record. For more details, visit: www.pgplanningboard.org.
Subdivision and Development Review Committee Meeting
Friday, January 17 | 9:30 a.m.
Friday, January 31 | 9:30 a.m.
Subdivision and Development Review Committee (SDRC) is a coordination and interagency meeting early in the development review process with the applicant and M-NCPPC staff, where the public can be invited to virtually view the meeting only. The meetings are held virtually and may be viewed via live streaming video. The agendas are posted online.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Transportation Procedures
Tuesday, January 14 | noon–1 p.m.
1616 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774
The Prince George’s County Planning Department will host a monthly Brown Bag Series covering various Development Review topics at the M-NCPPC Largo Headquarters. The session on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, will cover Transportation Procedures, including Bicycle and Pedestrian Impact Statements (BPIS). Register at least a week in advance at https://pgplan.org/brownbag.
Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission
Tuesday, January 21 | 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Prince George’s County Planning Department, the Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held virtually on the third Tuesday of the month. For meeting details, visit https://www.pgplanning.org/countywide-planning/historic-preservation or call 301-952-3680, or email HistoricPreservation@ppd.mncppc.org.
M-NCPPC Full Commission Meeting
Wednesday, January 15| 10 a.m.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission will hold its Full Commission meeting in a hybrid format from the M-NCPPC Parks and Recreation Administration Building in Riverdale and via video conference. Agenda packets will be available online.
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