Deerfield Run Community Center will be the scene of Father's Day Wacky Olympics on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Facility Director Cynthia Jackson invites dads in the community to participate in friendly and healthy team competitions. Events include three-legged races, water balloon batting practice, pie eating and various carnival games. Face painting and a moon bounce will also be available. Free food, free drinks and T-shirts will be provided.
Team registration begins at 10 a.m. Dads will "face off" starting at 11 a.m. There are several groups of activities to compete in.
Come on over to the center and vie for the title of Super Dad. Other community and family members are welcome to cheer the teams on. Call 301-953-7882 for more information.
Councilwoman Mary Lehman is hosting an informative county budget update on Thursday, June 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center. More than 20 representatives from various county and state offices will be present, including State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks. The representatives will discuss upcoming initiatives and projects, and answer residents' questions. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Dora Myles-Moore at dmyles@co.pg.md.us or 301-952-3887 for more information.
Spring and summer are prime times for home improvement and landscaping scams, so be on the alert. Recently a Snowhill Estates resident received a phone call from a purported representative of the Aspen Home Improvement Company. The individual indicated that they will be in the neighborhood and are calling homeowners to schedule free estimates. The resident whose number they called has an unlisted phone number and is on the do-not-call list. It is not clear how the resident's number was obtained. When asked if the company has a website so that their business identity can be verified, the answer was no. When the resident attempted further questioning, the caller hung up. The number from which the unsolicited call was made is 301-810-4039; this number has been reported on various websites as likely being a scam.
With the advent of summer breezes and warm sun, remember that area schools will be closing. We can expect more young folks walking in the neighborhoods, playing ball, etc. Chances that they will play and/or run out in the streets increase. Let's all be careful as we go about our daily routines to ensure that our youngsters have a healthy and happy summer.