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TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. To all of you flying somewhere this week, I hope for your sake that you have TSA pre-check. Godspeed.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Service assignments

• Turkey Trots

• Soccer championships

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

P.S. Happy birthday, Maureen Corbett-Gentile! 🍰 

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THE DIGEST

Midshipmen first class receive service assignments

About a thousand midshipmen from the class of 2024 received their service assignments last week. The Mids chose these way back in August and had to wait a long 4 months to get matched. 83% called home with the news that they matched to their top choice. Of the top three assignments, 205 midshipmen are matched to SWO (surface warfare officer), 221 to the Navy pilot track, and 158 to submarines. There’s also the Marine Corps track and several other Navy options. The least popular post? Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer – with just one student.

Make room in the trophy case

Two high school teams had a lot to celebrate this weekend. Hailing from just south of Annapolis, the South River Seahawks boys soccer team won the 3A state title with a convincing 5-1 victory over Towson High School. Hailing from just north of Annapolis, the Severna Park girls soccer team completed a true perfect season with a 2-0 win over Mt. Hebron. Congrats to the players and coaches on both teams! ($)

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Häagen-Dazs at Westfield Annapolis🍦

It’s peppermint bark ice cream season. That’s the #1 holiday flavor at Häagen-Dazs and you can try it at the new Häagen-Dazs that just opened in the dining court at Westfield Annapolis. You’ll find it near the AMC escalator.

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A MESSAGE FROM HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Coming up this week

Thanksgiving week. Turkey, family, football, sleep, repeat 🔄 Scoop will be scooping mashed potatoes so no Scoops on Thursday or Friday. Have a great holiday!

Annapolis Artisans Market. Local by Design’s November market is great for holiday shopping. Friday 11/24 through Sunday 11/26. Learn more.

Grand Illumination Lighting Ceremony. The annual celebration begins at Market House at 4 PM with dancing and caroling, hot cocoa, and crafts. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Elfie arrive in true Annapolis fashion (by boat) to light the tree shortly after dark. Sunday (11/26).

Turkey Trots 🦃 🦃

Is your family one of those that likes to run 5Ks on holidays? If so. . . blink twice if you need help. Then check out these options for your family-endorsed suffering.

• AACC Turkey Trot: Want to run before turkey day? This trot is on Wednesday (11/22) at 12:30 PM. 5K and 1 mile courses weave through the AACC campus. Proceeds benefit the college’s kinesiology scholarship funds and fitness center. Register here.

• Y Turkey Trot (Arnold): This charity 5K for YMCA programs starts at 8:30 AM. All ages and levels can join and costumes are welcome. Thursday (11/23). Register here.

• Fleet Feet: The 17th annual 5K runs through downtown Annapolis to benefit Girls on the Run. The best turkey costume gets a prize. First groups run at 9 AM. Thursday (11/23). Register here.

• Turkey Burn: Maxed Out Fitness is hosting its 3rd Turkey Burn. Show up at 9 AM to burn turkey calories, then actually fry turkeys on the patio for families in need. Your entry fee is an item to build those dinners. Thursday (11/23) at 1833 George Ave, Suite 2 Annapolis, MD 21401.

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CIVIL NEWS

County Council meeting

On the agenda for Monday’s County Council meeting:

• Additional early voting center at Broadneck library

• Accumulation of disability leave

• See full agenda

The meeting is today at 7 PM at the Arundel Center (44 Calvert Street Annapolis, MD 21401). You can now view all public meetings and agendas here. Watch online or submit testimony here.

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WEATHER

Monday

47 🌡️ 40 | 🌥️ | 3% | 💨 NE 9 mph (8 knots)

Tuesday

53 🌡️ 50 | 🌧️ | 89% | 💨 ESE 10 mph (9 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Jon Shain & FJ Ventre | 7:30–9:30 PM

Tuesday

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

NAVY SPORTS

Navy football moves within 1 win of bowl eligibility

After getting embarrassed by Temple to start the month of November, the Midshipmen have turned on the jets. For two games in a row now, the Mids have allowed their opponent less than a full touchdown while getting the points needed to win. With Saturday’s 10–0 shutout over East Carolina, the Mids are 4–3 in the conference and 5–5 overall with two games remaining, SMU this coming weekend and Army on December 9. ($)

Past results

Men's Basketball (0-3)
11/18 @ UC San Diego | L 73–55

Navy Football (5-5)
11/18 vs. East Carolina | W 10–0

Men’s Hockey (4-11) 
11/17 vs. Temple University | L 6–4
11/18 vs. William Patterson University | W 3–2

Men's Squash (7-2)
11/18 @ Penn | L 9–0
11/19 vs. Bates | W 7–2

Men's Water Polo (21-6)
11/17 vs. #7 Johns Hopkins | W 19–11
11/18 @ Bucknell | W 10–9
11/19 vs. #15 Fordham | L 12–10

Women's Volleyball (18-9)
11/17 @ Colgate (Semifinal) | L 3–1

Upcoming games & matches

Women’s Basketball (1-2)
11/21 vs. Binghamton | 10 PM

Men's Basketball (0-3)
11/20 @ San Diego | 10 PM

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