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AACPL Winter Break events, Naptown Half Marathon and 10K/5K, Final Green Drinks
Naptown Scoop
December 17, 2024
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, reminding you to check your lists twice before the final Midnight Madness this Thursday! 🛍️ ❄️
In today’s Naptown Scoop:
AACPL Winter Break Events 📚
Naptown Half Marathon and 10K/5K 🏃♀️
Final Green Drinks Annapolis 💚
Let’s get to it.
— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Duffy Perkins, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan Sneddon
2024 Restaurant Round-up: 7 spots that opened this year
It’s been a great year to be a foodie in Annapolis. Bakeries, cocktail bars, seafood joints – tons of new places opened this year. So here are 7 of the great restaurants we were treated to this year.
🍕 Timber Pizza
Hailing from DC (although owned by an Annapolitan), Timber Pizza serves wood-fired specialty pizzas (plus other global dishes) in an upbeat, neighborly setting. 192 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
🐟 Seasalt
Specializing in seafood that is fresh, seasonal, and sustainable, Seasalt offers a combination of “Irish hospitality and Maryland charm.” 1 Park Place, Unit 7, Annapolis, MD 21401.
🥖 InGrano
InGrano was already an Annapolis favorite on Harry S. Truman Parkway. So for those who couldn’t get enough, there’s a new location with a totally new menu in West Annapolis. 17 Annapolis Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
🍺 Chessie’s Wharf
Eastern Shore favorite RAR Brewing’s first (and hopefully not last) foray into the Annapolis market. Great beer, great food, and singing fish. 609 Melvin Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401.
🌮 Urbano
There’s always something fun happening at this upbeat modern TexMex restaurant with a vibrant happy hour and specials every weeknight. 1915 Towne Centre Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401.
🍹 Pearl Restaurant and Ponche Tiki Bar
You get the best of both worlds at Pearl, with its chic ambiance and gourmet fare in the downstairs dining room, and then a fun, laid-back tiki bar upstairs. 26 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401.
☕️ Tatte Bakery
This DC-based bakery and coffee shop specializes in housemade bread and pastries that are perfect for brunch, lunch, or any time of day. 305 Sail Place, Annapolis, MD 21401.
🦪 BONUS: Sailor Oyster Bar
Sailor Oyster Bar isn’t technically new but it was closed for about 2 years after a fire so it was a great moment to see them reopen. Especially with more seating upstairs. 196 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
P.S. We know these aren’t all the restaurants that opened this year. We can’t fit them all. These are just a few we love and y’all got most excited about.
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THE DIGEST
Calling all budding artists! 🌳🖍
Maryland DNR wants your designs for Arbor Day 2025. If you’re a 5th grader with tree-mendous design skills, you can enter the “Trees Are Terrific…and Forests Are Too!” poster contest. Submissions can be done in any medium (acrylic, crayon, ink, marker, paint pens, colored pencil, tempera paint, watercolor, etc.) and should highlight the importance of forests and trees. Be sure to keep it to 8.5”x11” or 22”x28”.
Submit your entry by March 3 at noon. County winners will advance to the state level, and 3 statewide winners will receive tree plantings for their school. Get details.Story
Music Scholarship for High Schoolers 🎼
The Annapolis Chapter of The Links, Inc. is accepting applications for the Joyce Picot McManus Musical Grant for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Anne Arundel County. The grant supports musical development for high-potential students in underrepresented communities with limited musical advancement opportunities. Genres for consideration include jazz, classical, opera, blues, country, rock, hip-hop, among others. Get all the submission details and enter by March 31, 2025!
Help is available: Maryland Mobile Wellness ⚕️
Did you know about the Maryland Mobile Wellness Initiative? Now going into its 5th year, this program sends a mobile health vehicle to designated spots around Anne Arundel County. From the “wellmobile,” a certified registered nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and peer support specialist offer substance use disorder care.
Find it on the following days at the following times in these locations:
👉 Mondays
9 AM–2:30 PM
Starting Point
4109 Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn Park
👉 Tuesdays
9 AM–3 PM
Arundel House of Hope
7164 E Furnace Branch Road Suite A, Glen Burnie
👉 Wednesdays
9 AM–11:30 AM
Woodside Gardens
Newtowne Drive, Annapolis
👉 Wednesdays
Noon–2:30 PM
Harbor House
1155 Madison Street, Annapolis
👉 Thursdays
9 AM–3 PM
Severn Center
1160A Reece Road, Severn
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SPONSORED BY HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE
Bringing Hope and Healing this holiday season
Holiday traditions and moments spent with loved ones are precious, especially for those with advanced illnesses. Hospice of the Chesapeake’s compassionate care team ensures these moments are filled with hope and healing and they are meaningful to you.
Throughout 2024, Hospice of the Chesapeake has been celebrating 45 years of ensuring no one in our community faces illness or loss alone.
Our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, to support your family.
To learn more visit hospicechesapeake.org
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Theater Tuesday 🎭
❄️ Classic Theatre of Maryland presents White Christmas
This stage adaptation of the 1954 classic film brings together all your favorite Irving Berlin songs (including the title number) and runs at Classic Theatre of Maryland through Dec. 19.
👻 Classic Theatre of Maryland presents A Christmas Carol
Also onstage at Classic Theatre of Maryland this month is A Christmas Carol, the Charles Dickens tale about Ebeneezer Scrooge’s Christmas Eve encounter with three ghosts, running through Dec. 29.
🎄 Talent Machine presents A Jolly Holiday
The Talent Machine Company’s annual holiday revue hits the stage this weekend with a cast of 42 youth ages 7-18 in a lineup of festive song-and-dance numbers.
🩰 Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents The Nutcracker
Our state’s premier professional ballet company opened its annual production of this holiday staple at Maryland Hall last weekend and continues its run with performances this weekend.
Don’t forget: Final Green Drinks Annapolis 💚
Now’s your chance to say farewell to the environmental advocacy/education group Annapolis Green before it closes at the end of the year. Green Drinks’ final happy hour will be tomorrow (12/18) 5:30–7:30 PM at The Graduate Hotel’s Trophy Room. Over the years, these happy hours have given local environmentalists a chance to gather and exchange ideas. Now let’s raise a toast to the good work Green Annapolis has done over the years.
Naptown Half Marathon and 10K/5K 🏃♀️
Choose your distance: 13.1 miles, 6.2 miles, or 3.1 miles? There’s still time to register for any of these races at the upcoming Naptown Half Marathon and 10K/5K this Saturday. The half and 10K races start at 7:30 AM with the 5K starting at 7:45 AM from Navy Stadium. Given the late December date, this race will have a “holiday hustle” theme, so be ready to show off your seasonal spirit as you run. Santa caps will be given out to all and prizes are available for “most festive runners.” Registration closes Friday — sign up now.
🗓️ Mark your calendar: AACPL Events 📚
PSA: AACPS’ holiday break begins when the bell rings Friday . . . But before you sing “mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again” check out these free ways to entertain the kiddos, thanks to Anne Arundel County Public Library!
🚂Train Garden Storytime: Visit the Train Garden at Marley Station Mall (upstairs by Macy's) for a train-themed storytime on Thursday, December 19. Runs 10 AM to noon.
❄️Winter Solstice Storytime: Join Broadneck Library’s storytime about all things wintery on Saturday, December 21, 10:30–11:00 AM in the Community Meeting Room.
❤️💚🖤Kwanzaa Tales: On Saturday, December 28, catch TAHIRA’s interactive performance sharing the 7 principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa through storytelling and music. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall will host from 10:30–11:30 AM.
🎉Noon Year's Eve Storytime: Ring in the New Year with crafts, music, dancing, and a countdown at the Severna Park Library, from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM!
“Don’t Wear Shoes You Can’t Walk In” book signing 📖 👠
There’s one more magical reason to attend the Eleventh Hour Midnight Madness on Thursday, December 19. Michelle Douglas—author of Don’t Wear Shoes You Can’t Walk In: A Field Guide for Your Twenties—will sign books at HERE. a pop-up shop, from 6–8 PM. Michelle shares important lessons for early adulthood in this part-journal, part-advice book—the perfect gift for college grads or twenty-somethings. Come meet Michelle and absorb her wisdom!
Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.
CIVIL NEWS
⚖️ Board of Education meeting
On the agenda for tomorrow’s Board of Education meeting:
Superintendent’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets
Presentation of 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
See full agenda
Use this hub to submit testimony or watch online. The meeting is at 4:30 PM at the Parham Building. You can attend in-person or watch online.
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EXTRA SPRINKLES
A Message from 84 Lumber
84 Lumber is more than just a lumberyard. We offer building supplies of all kinds, including windows and doors. 84 Lumber is proud to partner with Andersen Windows & Doors to bring you collections that match your aesthetic and lifestyle. We offer accessories to personalize your order down to the color and finish of each fixture. Visit 84 Lumber’s showroom at 1690 Balt-Annapolis Boulevard or take a tour of our Virtual Showroom before you stop by.*
Make a Difference This Holiday Season 🎀
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WEATHER
Tuesday
57 🌡️ 38 | ⛅ | 9% | 💨 W 7 mph (6 knots)
Wednesday
49 🌡️ 38 | 🌧️ | 49% | ESE 5 mph (4 knots)
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 42ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Tuesday
49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
The Point | Aidan Ewald | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Annapolis Christmas Show | 7 PM | Tickets
Wednesday
49 West | Dave Chappell & Friends | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Bobby Reed | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Great Frogs | Soren Mattson | 5–8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Micheal Waskey | 6-9 PM
Pirates Cove | Pete Best | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
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