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Health officer checkup, going running, Christmas tree lighting...

Naptown Scoop
October 17, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. You know what’s a great word? Zeitgeist. It’s a combination of the German words for time (zeit) and spirit (geist). Definition: the spirit or mood of an era. Use it in a sentence this week and impress your friends.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Run for the kids
Fall Fest on West
Checking up on the new county health officer

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

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THE DIGEST

Scoop + Peake @ Bay Bridge Run 🌉

Is the combination of running and heights your particular brand of crazy? How about 6.2 miles, with 4.35 of them 186 feet above water? Peake Social + Scoop are that kind of crazy. So we hope you join us at the Bay Bridge Run.

We’ve partnered up to form a dream team that benefits the Walk the Walk Foundation. This local nonprofit helps kids in need by collecting backpacks, diapers, and holiday gifts.

Join the Scoop 🤝 Peake team here. We ride at dawn race on November 12.

Virtual auction for Annapolis Light House

Tickets for Bountiful Harvest (the country-themed Annapolis Light House fundraiser) are sold out. But don’t worry, cowboy – even if you missed tickets, you can still gallop over to the virtual auction. Anyone can participate through this Friday (10/20). Don’t miss a signed Orioles jersey, Annapolis Blues season tickets, and lots more.

New Health Officer Tonii Gedin’s 3-month checkup

Tonii Gedin has been (permanently) on the job since July. And she’s already moving indicators in the right direction. This year, Anne Arundel County has seen a 2% decrease in opioid overdoses and 18% fewer fatal cases. Tonii’s department plans to place Naloxone dispensing machines around the county to continue to prevent fatal overdoses. She also plans to create a task force to improve health outcomes for moms of color. ($)

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LOCAL BUSINESS

The official TGAPSCC2023 shirt

You know why Starbucks doesn’t sell t-shirts? Because wearing a hundred billion dollar brand on your chest isn’t cool unless it’s Nike. But you know what is cool?

Supporting local coffee shops.

That’s why the official motto of The Great Annapolis Pumpkin Spice Coffee Crawl is Drink Local or Die Trying. A little much? Absolutely. Cool as heck on a t-shirt? Absolutely.

Complete your punch card for 25% off or buy one at full price now. All proceeds support Annapolis Hope and the Rising Tide Society.

We’ve got 2 colors, they’re made with 100% organic cotton, and they’re printed right here in Annapolis by our friends at Blk Ankr Originals. Click here to shop the shirts!

Final weekend: Homestead Gardens Fall Festival

Baby goats! Hay rides! Pumpkin picking! 🎃 This is the final weekend to check out fall activities at Homestead Gardens (Davidsonville location). Tickets are $12 but once you’re in, many activities are free. Even the pony rides!

Learn more and get tickets online so you can skip the line at the gate. Saturday (10/21) and Sunday (10/22).

Calling all grassroots leaders

Leadership Anne Arundel is famous for its Flagship Program. But what many people don’t know is that 25 years ago, a Flagship class project created another LAA leadership program.

It’s called Neighborhood Leadership Academy and it equips leaders within communities with the tools they need to improve the entire community’s quality of life. Part of the secret sauce is improving communication and teaching students how to create consensus. But the rest? Well you’ll just have to sign up to find out.

NLA is a six month program with one 6-hour meeting per month. The first session is in late January 2024. Oh yeah, and NLA is 100% funded by grants so there’s no cost for participants. Apply here by December 31.

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.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Theater Talk Tuesday

Theater: The Children’s Theatre of Annapolis dives into Disney’s The Little Mermaid, featuring 25 young local performers. 10/20 through 11/5. Tickets.

More Theater: The Colonial Players of Annapolis present Wit, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a brilliant English professor. 10/20 through 11/11. Tickets.

And More Theater: Compass Rose Theater’s Sylvia is about a stray dog and the couple who adopts her. It’s full of funny and sweet moments. Shows run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through 10/29. Tickets.

Film: Annapolis Film Society presents Mourning in Lod, a film chronicling a city in Israel where Israelis and Palestinians live side by side. 10/18. Tickets.

Fall Fest on West Street

West Street sure loves a festival. And the next one is Saturday (10/21) with enough autumnal joy to challenge Stars Hollow à la Gilmore Girls.

Highlights:

Scarecrows line the street for #ScarecrowStroll2023
Live music at Stan and Joe’s
Corgi parade (Church Circle to Calvert Street) 2:30 PM
Kids games (Gallery 57 West) 2–5 PM
And more

Now you might say Wow, I wish someone took all of these fall activities and put them in one spot. We gotcha covered. Check out our Ultimate Fall Activity Guide.

Save this Date 🎄

You know Scoop loves a save the date and this one has bonus holiday cheer. Annapolis Town Center’s annual tree lighting ceremony is November 17. There will be fireworks, games, a DJ, and a mobile bar. The first 500 families will receive a free ornament. Get free tickets.

And for the record, yes. This is the first mention of Christmas in the Scoop for 2023.

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

🔮 Peer into Annapolis’ future

What will Annapolis look like in 20 years? The City spent 3 months dreaming up that answer and drafted the Annapolis Ahead 2040 Comprehensive Plan. In September, the public provided comments on the draft. Now the Planning Commission’s approved updates. So here’s what’s next:

Staff will update the draft.
The Planning Commission will approve it.
It goes to City Council in January.
City Council reviews it during an adoption process, and public comment will open again.

See the latest draft here.

Board of Education meeting

On the agenda for Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting:

Distribution and panelboard replacements at Central and Oak Hill Elementary Schools
See full agenda

The meeting is at 6:30 PM on 10/18 in the Board Room at the Parham Building. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to watch online or submit testimony. 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

A unique opportunity for first-time home buyers 🏡

Did you know first-time home buyers can get $20,000 in student loan debt paid off by the state? Let me introduce you to the Maryland Mortgage Program’s Smart Buy Program. This program gives homebuyers an opportunity to purchase a home, while paying off student debt. And there’s no better buying partner than Chris Edge at First Home Mortgage. And that's not it: you can also receive $6,000 in downpayment assistance. Homeownership isn't a pipe dream. Contact First Home Mortgage to make it happen.*

Let’s Jingle Annapolis! 🔔

Stop! Can you hear it? Hundreds of walkers and runners will jingle through Annapolis to fight cancer. Join the 12th Annual 2023 DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk at Quiet Waters Park on Saturday, December 2nd. Choose from 5K or 1-mile routes. There will be carollers and holiday treats post-race. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers and the best costumes! Sign up by November 8 for a free signature long-sleeved shirt. Let’s jingle for the “light to the fight” against Lung and Ovarian cancer.*

Ultimate outdoor bash 🎉

Join us for an unforgettable farewell to summer at Libbey’s Oyster Shuckdown! Your $110 ticket includes access to this exclusive event on the picturesque shores of the Chesapeake Bay, as well as a commemorative cup so you can cherish the summer memories even when the season ends! This is our chance to soak up the bay breezes, relish al fresco dining, and savor outdoor bar vibes one last time before we bid adieu to summer. Grab your tickets today!*

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WEATHER

Tuesday

64 🌡️ 49 | 🌤️ | 7% | 💨 NNW 9 mph (8 knots)

Wednesday

65 🌡️ 53 | 🌥️ | 6% | 💨 WSW 6 mph (5 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Tuesday

Wednesday

NAVY SPORTS

Upcoming games & matches

Women's Lacrosse
10/17 vs. Notre Dame | 4 PM

Women's Soccer (6-7-3)
10/17 vs. Delaware State | 5 PM

Men's Soccer (5-5-3)
10/18 @ American | 2 PM

Men's Squash
10/18 @ Barb Tournament | 4 PM

Women’s Volleyball (12-5)
10/18 vs. Loyola | 7 PM

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