🍦Annapolis makes another "best of" list

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. For an October Scoop, there is a lot of Christmas in here today.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Navy cross country

• Board of Education meeting

• 🎄 

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

Giant pumpkins get carved

Ice sculptors and local artists went to work on Annapolis’ great pumpkins Friday night. By sunset, several of the gigantic gourds had been turned into orange works of art. As usual, local musician Skribe was super creative. He chopped a pumpkin up into little pieces and used a cartoon ka-boom sign to simulate an explosion. Find that one at the Boatyard.

You can find the other pumpkins (locations here) through tomorrow or until they get too rotten, whichever comes first. You’ll notice some have already been removed.

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THE DIGEST

Annapolis makes another “Best of” travel list

It’s been a good fall for Annapolis. We made Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best small cities in the USA – coming in at #9. But as we approach December, we also made a Travel + Leisure list – the 25 Best Christmas Towns in the USA. We’re a little lower – #15 this time – and we did lose to Newport (#14) 🙄 but thanks to the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade & Midnight Madness, it’s #1 in my book.

Annapolis Area Christian School volleyball completes remarkable season

Smaller fish + bigger pond = terrifying. Or so thought the Annapolis Area Christian School volleyball seniors. They never dreamed of leaving their IAAM B conference – but they’ve been crushing it since they moved up to A last season. Last week, they beat Mount de Sales in the semifinal game. Unfortunately, the Eagles fell to Maryvale Prep last night in the conference championship. It stings now, but congratulations on a great season, Eagles. ($)

South River boys soccer upsets Severna Park

It wouldn’t be inaccurate to call Severna Park soccer the bane of South River soccer’s existence. While South River’s only lost 5 games in the last 2 seasons, 4 were against Severna Park. But this Saturday, the South River Seahawks flew higher than Severna Park’s Falcons. South River protected a 1 goal lead for most of the second half to win the 3A East Region I semifinal 1–nil. Tomorrow, they’re heading to Salisbury for the final against James M. Bennett High School. ($)

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Coming up this week 📅

Art Between the Creeks art reception. Join the opening reception of Art Between the Creeks at Backyard Boats Annapolis. Friday (11/3) 6–9 PM with beverages and snacks provided. All artwork (done by artists who live/work between Spa and Back Creeks) will be for sale.

Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival. Two weekends of music around Eastport kick off on Friday (11/3). First up: Halley’s Hot Gumbo Swingtet at Peerless Rens Club, Nyame Nti at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, and Ronn McFarlane at Eastport United Methodist Church. Tickets.

Fall Greek Food Fest. All of your favorite Greek food is here for carry-out. Friday (11/3) and Saturday (11/4) 11 AM–8 PM at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

CASAblanca Gala – Be the Light! It’s a dazzling evening of drinks, dinner, dancing, and auctions to benefit children in foster care. Saturday (11/4) 6–11 PM at Westin Annapolis Hotel. Tickets.

Slaughter Across the Water. AKA a tug of war between Annapolis and Eastport. One of the classic Annapolis events. It goes down on Saturday (11/4) at the crack o’ noon (AKA 12 PM).

Save this date: Chocolate Binge Festival

Love theobromine? How about phenylethylamine? Sounds scary but they’re just the chemicals in chocolate. The first makes you jittery and the second (might) make you fall in love. So be careful with that Halloween candy. . .

Get your chocolate fix December 3 at the Chocolate Binge Festival on West Street. It's just like First Sunday Arts, except with more chocolate. Lots more chocolate. 11 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are $5 and required.

• Speaking of First Sunday Arts, the final “normal” one is this Sunday (11/5) 11 AM–5 PM with vendors, music, and more. It’s free, so just show up.

More Christmas plans

The sugar plum fairy. The mouse king. Dancing snowflakes and leaping toys. The squad is assembling like the Avengers and it's Nutcracker time! Ballet Theatre of Maryland brings the holiday classic to Maryland Hall December 9–17. Add a Sugar Plum Party to your ticket for refreshments and photo-ops before Sunday performances. Tickets.

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CIVIL NEWS

Board of Education meeting

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

• Update on Blueprint for Maryland’s Future

• Consideration of new AP and theater courses

• Contract for the New Village Academy Public Charter School

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 6:30 PM Wednesday (11/1) 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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WEATHER

Monday

71 🌡️ 47 | 🌧️ | 47% | 💨 WNW 13 mph (11 knots)

Tuesday

51 🌡️ 43 | 🌧️ | 40% | 💨 NE 9 mph (8 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Carly Winter | 7:30–10:30 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Iam Tongi w/ Nelly's Echo | 7:30 PM | Tickets

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Jazz Jam | 8–10 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Report: Cross Country championships 🏃‍♀️ 

Men’s cross country won its third consecutive Patriot League title in Hamilton, NY this weekend. As you might expect, coach Aaron Lanzel retained his title of Coach of the Year also for a third consecutive season. Women’s cross country finished third behind Army and Boston University. Instead of saying, “well done” shall we say. . . “well run!”

Past results

Women's Cross Country (0-1)
10/28 vs. Patriot League Championship | 10:30 AM

Men’s Hockey (2-5)
10/27 @ Lehigh University | 7:45 PM
10/28 @ William Patterson University | 2:15 PM

Rifle (2-5)
10/28 vs. Kentucky | L 4707–4701

Women's Rugby (2-5-1)
10/27 @ Army | L 42–22

Men's Rugby (9-0)
10/28 vs. Notre Dame College (Ohio) | W 50–19

Men's Soccer (6-7-4)
10/28 @ Colgate | W 1–0

Sprint Football (5-1)
10/27 @ Cornell | W 58–6

Women's Volleyball (14-7)
10/27 @ Lafayette | W 3–1
10/27 @ Bucknell | L 3–1

Upcoming games & matches

Men's Golf (0-1)
10/30-31 @ Veterans Intercollegiate

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