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Good morning, Annapolis. On this day in 1850, Florida physician John Gorrie showed the world how to make ice via refrigeration. Dr. Gorrie walked so Chick-fil-A could run.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Timber Pizza Opens in Edgewater

• 65 nonprofits receive $2 million in grants

• Bay Paddle on July 26

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

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THE DIGEST

Annapolis Town Center management company matches flood relief donations 💵

When there’s a tragedy like the flooding in Texas, we’re always wondering what we can do to help. Sometimes, one of the biggest impacts is as simple as donating to a good organization. And right now, Trademark – Annapolis Town Center’s management company – which happens to be based in Texas, is matching up to $50k in donations for relief in Kerr County.

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Ward 6 has a new candidate for alderman

Alderman DaJuan Gay, who represents Annapolis’ Ward 6, is not seeking a third term, leaving a seat up for grabs. And Craig Cussimanio, a former communications professional and now a full-time parent, has thrown his name in the hat for consideration.

Gay was the youngest alderman elected in Annapolis history. He now turns his focus to finishing up his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. In his filing on Thursday, Cuissimanio cited his extensive volunteer experiences across the city as giving him insight into the city’s diverse needs, and providing him with a greater perspective on how to make all voices heard. ($)

65 nonprofits receive $2 million in grants 💰

What could you do with $2 million? The short answer: a lot. And that’s how much money is going out in the form of support grants to 65 local nonprofit organizations through the county’s Community Support Grant Program. Most of the grants are between $10k and $50k, and they are awarded based on merits like:

✅ Services provided to underserved populations
✅ Addressing health and well-being of communities
✅ Equity and inclusion efforts
✅ Work to close the opportunity gap in education

County Executive Steuart Pittman and Erin Karpewicz, the CEO of Arundel Community Development Services, presented reps from each of the nonprofits with checks at a ceremony last week. Check out the full list of nonprofits.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Timber Pizza’s about to cut it up in Edgewater

It’s often said that there’s no such thing as bad pizza. We don’t know about that. But there’s definitely such thing as great pizza. Less than a year after opening their first pie shop on West Street, locally-owned Timber Pizza is opening in Edgewater tomorrow. If you’re a pizza lover, you should be stoked.

The Infatuation calls Timber one of the best pizzas in DC (where Timber started). The Michelin Guide (the folks who give the stars) loves it. Bon Appétit named Timber Pizzeria of the Year in 2017. And most importantly, Naptown Scoop says it’s a damn fine pizza. We always recommend the Bentley.

So get on over to 3279 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. The grand opening is tomorrow!

Annapolis Ice Cream Co. Tops U.S. Best-Ice-Cream List

In news we’ve been saying for years but it’s nice to see a fancy guidebook recognize it, Annapolis Ice Cream Company topped the Fodor’s list of the 12 best ice cream shops in the United States. The original is on Main Street but they have shops branded as Always Ice Cream in Edgewater, West Annapolis, Gambrills, Severna Park, and more even further from Annapolis. Fodor’s said the Main Street shop’s been voted a favorite for the last 20 years and we see why: they’ve got classics and wild flavors and it’s always delicious.

P.S. Pro tip: Annapolis Ice Cream Company also owns the Daily Scoop in Pasadena. So wherever you hang your hat, AIC probably isn’t too far. Good thing, because it’s always important to live near an ice cream shop.

Annapolis Juice celebrates 7 years

Got juice? This month, Annapolis Juice Shop, formerly RASA, is celebrating 7 years of business with a super fun juice drive: during the month of July, Lisa and team are focused on putting 2,000 bottles of juice into our thirsty hands. The drive is intended to get Annapolis healthy and secure the next chapter of the juice shop’s future. To cap off the month-long celebration, they’re having a birthday party on July 26 at (appropriately) 7:30 AM with yoga, meditation, sound bath, and (of course) juice.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

This week’s featured event. . .

Three drummers. One groove. Zero chill. PRS Eightlock hits Rams Head On Stage July 16 at 8 PM with a wall of sound rooted in Baltimore funk, DC go-go, and New Orleans swing. Guitar legend Paul Reed Smith leads a stacked lineup — and Mia Samone’s voice? 🔥 Absolute must-hear. This show’s gonna thump.

Coming up this week

Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Co Carnival (all week through July 19). You don’t have to be a kid to go crazy for a carnival. 6–11 PM nightly through Saturday @ 161 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park.

USNA Superintendent’s Combo Band at City Dock Come downtown for jazz and big band standards. Tuesday at 7:30 PM.

Tunesday Mike McHenry brings his soulful psychedelic rock to the Chronic Sailing platform. Tuesday from 6–8:30 PM in Back Creek.

Dinner Under the Stars Wednesdays in Annapolis are for foodies, hosted by participating restaurants on West Street. Wednesday night from 5–10 PM.

Not Your Mother’s Paint Night (after Hippie Happy Hour) Bring your own supplies or use those provided for just $15. Wednesday at 7:45 PM at 49 Coffeehouse, Winebar, and Gallery.

Tides & Tunes Thursday night, Reverend Smackmaster takes to the grounds of the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport starting at 7 PM.

B.I.G Book sale Fill up a grocery bag with books for just $38. Friday from 3–5 PM; Saturday 8 AM–2 PM at 451 Defense Highway, Annapolis.

Coming up: Bay Paddle on July 26 🌊

Grab your paddles — we’re less than 2 weeks away from this year’s Bay Paddle, a day of racing and festivities out on the water to raise awareness for our beloved Chesapeake. Whether you prefer to SUP (aka stand-up paddleboard), OC (aka outrigger canoe), kayak, canoe, or surfski, you have the option of three different races on Saturday, July 26. There are 3, 10, and 35-mile courses, all departing from Kent Island. (And if you don’t feel like doing it alone, the 35-mile course has a team option).

🥇 The best part: After the races, there’s a big party with food, entertainment, and awards presentations. Funds from the race benefit partnering organizations, including Oyster Recovery Partnership, Chesapeake Conservancy, Waterkeepers Chesapeake, and Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club. Learn more and register.

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CIVIL NEWS

City Council Meeting ⚖️

At the City Council’s meeting tonight at 6 PM in City Council Chambers (160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis 21401), the council will discuss updating the process for setting their compensation (because yes, their salary is public business); potentially limiting the number of short-term rentals in the city (down to 10% of residences in a blockface); and regulating walking tours in the historic district. See the full agenda. To provide testimony on agenda items, sign up to testify in person or submit your testimony online.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Eco Kayak Tours on Back Creek with AMM

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Monday

83 🌡️ 74 | ⛈️ | 46% | 💨 SSE 49 mph (8 knots)

Tuesday

84 🌡️ 76 | ⛅ | 24% | 💨 ESE 9 mph (8 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 86ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

NAPTOWN SCOOP LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN IS POWERED BY. . .

Monday

49 West | Songwriters Showcase | 7:30–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Marc Broussard w/ Jamie McLean | 8 PM | Tickets

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Pirates Cove | Catey Peters | 6–9 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Marc Broussard w/ Jamie McLean | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | David Sparrow | 6 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Annapolis Blues finish tough first season in USL League 2

For the past two years, we didn’t think the Annapolis Blues knew how to lose. They certainly know how to fill up a stadium. But this year, only one of those was true. Making the jump to USL League 2 brought much tougher competition and a 7 win, 6 loss, and 1 draw season. Still good enough for fourth in the division (a good result for the first year in a tougher league), but the Blues definitely want more.

Head coach Colin Herriot told the Capital that any other team would have been thrilled with that but the Blues are victims of their own success. They want more and plan to work extra hard in the offseason for a better season next year. ($)

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