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Good morning, Annapolis. This be Naptown Scoop, me hearties, here to spin ye the yarns of all the crucial tidings, like that this here date is National Talk Like a Pirate Day! Prepare yer ears for a treasure trove of local happenings, swashbucklin’ events, and tales of valor from the brave souls of Naptown. ⚓️ 🏴‍☠️

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• CRAB and CBF shell-ebrate conservation 🦪

• Weekend Preview ✨ 

• National Merit semifinalists 🎉

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan Sneddon

SPONSORED BY BAY RIDGE LAWN AND LANDSCAPE

Richard M. Sweeney joins Bay Ridge Lawn and Landscape

It is with great pleasure and pride that Bay Ridge Lawn and Landscape welcomes Richard M. Sweeney to the team.

Richard brings over 24 years of experience in Residential and Commercial Landscape Architecture. In that time, he’s become an expert in the Green Industry as well as Residential Master Planning and Critical Area Development.

Richard is also an active member of the ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) as well as the American Institute of Architects. He is licensed to work in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.

In his new role at Bay Ridge Lawn and Landscape, Richard will lead the Design Division and facilitate incoming jobs.

Bay Ridge Lawn and Landscape is a family-owned business that has created beautiful landscapes for Annapolis and the surrounding areas since 1992. See their work at bayridgelawnandlandscape.com

THE DIGEST

CRAB and CBF shell-ebrate conservation 🦪

Enjoying the local waterways is always great. Preserving the local waterways so they can be enjoyed for years to come is even better. That’s why CRAB (Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating) and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation teamed up recently to install an oyster garden in CRAB’s state-of-the-art Arthur and Patricia Edwards Family Marina. Once the oysters are grown, they can be planted on reefs from Baltimore to the southern Eastern Shore.

🔎 Did you know: An adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day. Last year, Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s 245 oyster gardens grew 1,608,358 oysters. NOAA reports there are about 19 trillion gallons of water in the Chesapeake Bay, so there’s still a lot of work to do!

Congrats, National Merit semifinalists! 🎉

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has 5 students advancing in the competition for National Merit Scholarship. The semifinalists, who are among 1,600 students nationwide, include:

✏️ Daniel Garrett — Arundel High School
✏️ Benjamin Elliffe — Severna Park High School
✏️ Abbie Heath — Severna Park High School
✏️ Peter Judge — Severna Park High School
✏️ Nikita Mehta — South River High School

Semifinalists will be adjudicated based on grades, SATs, principal recommendation, and activities. Finalists will be announced in February.

First Lady Moore announces Maryland’s 11th Poet Laureate: Lady Brion

Poetry snaps are in order! 👌 First Lady Moore and the Maryland State Arts Council announced Lady Brion’s appointment as Maryland’s 11th Poet Laureate in a September 16 ceremony at The Clifton House.

Lady Brion is a Baltimore-based spoken word artist, writer, and activist and her work focuses on women’s empowerment and the Black experience. She aims to carry forward the legacy of poet Lucille Clifton (Maryland’s 3rd Poet Laureate), using words to foster empathy and understanding. In 2023, Lady Brion performed at the inauguration ceremonies of Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Governor Wes Moore. In the new role, she’ll provide public readings and programs across the state. ($)

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SPONSORED BY ANNAPOLIS BAYGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Baygrass Music Festival is this weekend, 9/21–22!

Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis MD

The wait is over! The team at Baygrass Music Festival is setting up at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD, for a perfect weather weekend! 

Oteil & Friends, The Infamous Stringdusters, and a dozen more bluegrass, jamgrass, and Americana artists are on their way to Annapolis for a weekend music and community on the picturesque banks of the Chesapeake Bay. 

From delicious, locally-sourced food (including fresh-shucked oysters!) to craft cocktails, microbrews, and wines, beach yoga, yard games, and so much more - there’s something for everyone.

And because Baygrass Music Festival is locally-owned and operated, giving back is primary. Part of the proceeds support organizations working to save our beautiful Chesapeake Bay, and there’s a focus on mental health awareness. Join the fun to ensure that, “Every jam saves the Bay.”

So get your tickets to Baygrass today! All the fun happens this Saturday, September 21st, and Sunday, September 22nd at Sandy Point State Park.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Weekend Preview

Just a heads up, as of Sunday, you can finally start saying “happy fall y’all!” 🍁

Saturday

🍪📖 Park Books Storytime & Craft: Bookie & Cookie: Kids gotta eat, right? Combine books and cookies during this free event at 11 AM. The illustrator of Very Good Hats will read Bookie & Cookie, followed by a craft. Besides the usual popcorn, kids can get a cookie too!

🍃Homestead Eco-printing: Discover the art of reverse eco-printing using crepe myrtle leaves to design a tote bag from 2–4 PM in the Severna Park location. Workshop led by Kristin Brown of Imbued.

🍹19th Annual Boatyard Beach Bash: This concert for a cause is one of the parties of the year. Head to the Annapolis Maritime Museum from 4–10 PM. World-class musicians will pay tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett. There’s still time to grab general admission tickets.

🪕The Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival, the conservation and community-focused musical event, is finally here Saturday and Sunday! Enjoy music that blends bluegrass, jamgrass, and Americana with the gorgeous beachfront venue of Sandy Point State Park. Buy tickets.

Sunday

🧘‍♀️Groundswell Yoga Grand Opening: Celebrate their grand opening inside the historic Opera House building at 48 Maryland Avenue with a free yoga class and light refreshments. The 8 AM class is booked, but hurry to snatch up the 9:30 AM or 11 AM classes. Book now.

🍻West Annapolis Oktoberfest: The family-friendly event that’s been on everyone’s calendar for ages is finally almost here. Enjoy beer, food, music, vendors, and free entry from 11 AM to 4 PM throughout West Annapolis! Prost to that!

Annapolis YC 3-2-1 Invitational ⛵

The Annapolis YC 3-2-1 Invitational is “a regatta like no other, masterminded by Annapolis Yacht Club members.” The 3-2-1 race sets sail on September 20 at 11 AM. September 21 and September 22 races start at 10 AM. Here’s how it works: 8 teams of 6 crew compete in three different keelboat racing formats.

⛵️⛵️⛵️ 3v3: the team’s lowest combination of points wins
⛵️⛵️ 2v2: the team of the last boat across the finish loses
⛵️ 1v1: first boat across the finish line wins

It’s no question. We’ll be cheering for the Annapolis Yacht Club team, and you should too! 📣

Angler’s Night Out 🎣

Here’s a chance to have a bite while hearing tips on getting the fish to bite: Coastal Conservation Association Maryland is hosting Captain Tom Weaver to talk angling tactics at the free event Angler’s Night Out next Wednesday (9/25) at 6 PM (gather at 5:30 PM) at West End Grill (2049 West Street, Annapolis). Bring your friends and questions.

🐟 Want to know more about Tom? Check out his YouTube appearances ahead of time.

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.

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Thursday

78 🌡️ 65 | 🌥️ | 16% | 💨 NNE 9 mph (8 knots)

Friday

78 🌡️ 65 | ⛅ | 15% | 💨 NNE 9 mph (8 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 74ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

Thursday

49 West | Jazz Wire Jam Session |  7:30–10:30 PM
AMM September Sunsets | A Classic Case | 6–8 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Joel Brandon | 6–9 PM
Brian Boru | The Langer's Ball | 6:30–9:30 PM
Dark Horse | Rickshaw Lizard | 9 PM
Killarney House | Joey Fitz | 6–9 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Justin Ryan | 4–7 PM
Pirates Cove | Ray Weaver | 6–10 PM
The Point | Jordan | 5–8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Victoria & Steve | All Day
Rams Head Tavern | Open Mic Night | 6 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM

Friday

49 West | The Mount Clare Connection | 8–10 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | The Lucky Few | 9 PM
Annapolis Town Center Summer Concert | Lower Case Blues | 5–8 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Brian Boru | Ciaran Quinn | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kevin Koa | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Brandon & Thordis | 5–8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Royal Flush | 9 PM
Galway Bay | Ray Weaver | 7–10 PM
Killarney House | Ferro & Friends | 8–11 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Uncle Ward | 4–7 PM
Market House | Alex G and Hayley | 7–10 PM
Market Space | SVV | 6–9 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Viands and Co | 8 PM
Old Stein Inn | Doug Segree | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Mike Tony Scoglio | 6–9 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Southern Culture On The Skids | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Aaron Hawkins | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | One Step Down | 5 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Jack Rimmel | 10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Tension | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Kevin Pollack & Doghouse Blue | 6 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Carl Corse | TBA
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Michael McHenry Tribe | 9:45 PM

SPORTS

Upcoming Navy games & matches

Women's Cross Country
9/20 @ Roy Griak Invitational | 11 AM

Men's Cross Country
9/20 @ Roy Griak Invitational | 11 AM

Offshore Sailing
9/20 @ IC37 North American Championship
9/20 @ Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta

Women's Soccer (6-5)
9/20 @ Lehigh | 6 PM

Women's Tennis
9/20 @ Commander-in-Chief's Challenge | TBA

Men's Tennis
9/20 @ Commander-in-Chief’s Challenge | 1 PM

Men's Water Polo (6-2)
9/20 @ Air Force | 8:30 AM

🎙 LISTEN: Pivotal Conference Contest for Navy Football

In this week’s episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast, hosts Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner host Navy football’s biggest game of this season coming up this weekend at home against Memphis, the preseason favorite in the American Athletic Conference. They also hear from longtime Navy assistant Ashley Ingram, now head coach at Carson-Newman. Listen now.

An Olympian at Navy 🚣‍♂️

In the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, Nick Peterson was on the U.S. Olympic rowing team, finishing 7th in the men's quadruple sculls. Now the rowing Olympian is coming to Annapolis. He recently stepped into the role of assistant coach for Navy heavyweight rowing. Peterson most recently served as head rowing coach and director of operations at Y Quad Cities Rowing in Moline, Illinois. Welcome, Nick! 👋 ⚓

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