West Laurel
- Virginia May Geis
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Local news covering the West Laurel and Burtonsville areas
WLCA Dedicates Garden, Will Sponsor Job Fair
The West Laurel Civic Association (WLCA) will be dedicating a memorial garden to honor Melissa Daston, an active WLCA member who passed away in 2024. The native garden will be located outside the entrance to the Community Building on Brooklyn Bridge Road. Melissa dedicated an enormous amount of time and effort to making West Laurel a great community, and she loved gardens.
The WLCA will hold a job fair in April 2026. For information or to reserve a table, contact Chuck Ciranni at LCCIRANNI@hotmail.com. This event will offer employment opportunities in the private sector or in federal, state, or local government. This will be an excellent opportunity for high school seniors, college students, career-changers, and those who have been impacted by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Additionally, this event will provide mutually beneficial opportunities for businesses and job-seekers to come together. There will also be an opportunity to have resumes reviewed.
Upcoming West Laurel Recreation Council Activities
The WLRC is sponsoring a CPR class on Sunday, March 15, 9 am - 2 pm, at the Community Building. The class is open to anyone who needs recertification or who is interested in learning CPR. The cost of the class is $75.00, which includes a two-year Red Cross certification upon completion. For more information, contact Rush Kester at rwkester@aol.com.
The WLRC also will hold an “Eggstravaganza” on Saturday, March 28, from 10 - 11 am at the Community Center. There will be special relays, music, refreshments, and prizes. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance with golden eggs for the kids. This event is free to children ages 3 - 10. For more information, contact Nancy Whipple at njwhip54@verizon.net.
Little Free Libraries
Some Little Free Libraries (LFLs) have been popping up in West Laurel! They are small structures that hold books so people can drop one off and/or take one to read; donate used books; or exchange books for children, teens, and adults. Normally an LFL will be managed by a steward, but sometimes it is a community-wide, cooperative effort. Look for an LFL in Supplee Park, near the boat ramp.
Update on Burtonsville Crossing: Eggspectation
I do my best to avoid shopping areas on Black Friday because I do not like crowded stores or hunting for parking. This year my husband and I went out to breakfast on Black Friday at the new Eggspectation, at Burtonsville Crossing. I had never been to one of their restaurants before, but now I understand why they are so popular! They have one menu for most of the day, up until 4 pm, and another menu until they close at 9 pm. Our server was a lovely young lady named April who even laughed at my husband’s jokes. (He actually is a funny guy!) Some of the selections looked quite fancy, but I ordered the Southwest Sunrise, which was an omelette with cheese, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and sliced avocado on top. The fried potatoes were wonderful, and the salad that came with it was delicious. My husband ordered breakfast tacos, which included three tacos, each with a different type of meat. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was great. I definitely will go back again.
Virginia May Geis is a native of Laurel and a graduate of Laurel High School, class of 1975. After a few decades away, she has been a Laurel resident again, since 2018.
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