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TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Big props to the Downtown Annapolis Partnership for adapting and overcoming at the Grand Illumination last night. Even though rain shorted out the tree lights, the total delay was less than 4 minutes. Big props to everyone who watched in the rain, too.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Shop Small Holiday Crawl

• Broadneck makes state championship 🏈 

• A new restaurant

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

Now that Thanksgiving is over. . . 🎄

It is finally acceptable to put up Christmas trees. If you’re like my family, it’s already up. But if you still need to get a tree (or refresh your trusty artificial one), here are 6 great local options — including one deliciously old-school farm where you can still cut your own. Check them out at the bottom of our Ultimate Holiday Guide.

A MESSAGE FROM CURRENT DERMATOLOGY

As we approach this season of gratitude and reflection, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to the entire Naptown Scoop Community. It has been a wonderful journey since we opened our doors at Current Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, and I am filled with gratitude for the trust and support many of you have shown us as your dermatology providers. 

It is with great excitement that we wish to extend a warm invitation to the entire Naptown Scoop Community to our first Winter Open House at Current Dermatology on Wednesday, December 6th from 10 AM-6 PM. It's an opportunity for us to express our gratitude and share the spirit of the season. Whether you are a current or future patient, come to meet our providers, tour the office, and learn more about our practice and the amazing services we offer. As an added bonus, we are giving away a few of our favorite things as door prize raffles for those who attend. We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely, Dr. Molly Walterhoefer

THE DIGEST

Broadneck heading to 4A state championship 🐻 

The last time Broadneck football played in a state championship, not a single player on the current team was even alive. But thanks to a commanding 31–7 victory over Winston Churchill over the weekend, this Friday, under the lights at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the Bruins are looking to win it all.

Their opponent, however, is a formidable one – Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School. Wise has won five 4A championships in the last 18 years. And even though they haven’t won since 2019, they’ve made the final four every year since. Let’s go Bruins. We’re rooting for you! ($)

AACC addressing nationwide cybersecurity shortage 🖥️ 

Anne Arundel Community College was one of just 7 colleges in the USA chosen by Rochester Institute of Technology to be part of a program aimed at decreasing the cybersecurity talent shortage. 25 spots are available with mentorship and funding for tuition and fees up to $5,000. Applicants must be military veterans or first responders and enrolled in a cybersecurity program at AACC. Apply by December 1.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Introducing the Shop Small Holiday Crawl

If you liked The Great Annapolis Pumpkin Spice Coffee Crawl, you’re gonna love this. The Shop Small Holiday Crawl is a social initiative to encourage the local Annapolis community to shop small and local this holiday season. Participating locations are:

• Wildberry’s Vintage Christmas Markets

• Heroes Holiday Market

• HERE. a pop-up shop

Oh and just like TGAPSCC2023, you can win if you participate. Just go to any spot listed above, snap a pic of your locally-made haul, and post it publicly on Instagram with the hashtag #ShopSmallHolidayCrawl2023. Every post enters you into a drawing to win one of 12 custom tote bags. Totes are also for sale online.

All proceeds support Wildberry Farm’s brand new Wildberry Small Business Fund.

The Lodge Annapolis is now open 🦌 

Smashing Grapes is so out. The Lodge Annapolis is so in. Much like SPB Hospitality swapped Gordon Biersch for J. Alexander’s at Annapolis Town Center recently, Titan Hospitality just swapped Smashing Grapes for The Lodge at 177 Jennifer Road near Westfield Annapolis.

You may recognize the menu from Titan’s other Lodge, the Blackwall Barn and Lodge in Gambrills. As always, we’ll be trying it very soon to let you know what to expect. If you make it in before us, let us know how it is!

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.

SPONSORED BY YOGA FACTORY

Winter Mindfulness 🧘

Embark on a transformative journey inward this December. In a season when the natural call is for rest and replenishment, join Elizabeth Scollan on December 10th from 1-2:30 PM for a unique practice. Elizabeth will guide you through gentle, somatic movements intertwined with moments of guided stillness – be it in supported postures or seated meditation.

After each sequence, you will receive thought-provoking journal prompts, allowing the mysteries of your experiences to unfold and plant seeds for the winter ahead.

Ready to set the tone for your winter journey? Don't miss this opportunity to honor your body's yearning for stillness and embrace the transformative power of mindful exploration. Secure your spot now.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Coming up this week 📅

Public Art Town Hall. 5–7 PM Tuesday, November 28 at Maryland Hall. Learn more.
PRS Eightlock at Rams Head On Stage. 7:30 PM Wednesday, November 29. Get tickets.
Severna Park’s Annual Tree Lighting. 5–6:30 PM Friday, December 1 at the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce. Learn more.

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

Annapolis PD creates new unit to address violence uptick

In response to 9 homicides, 21 nonfatal shootings, and 32 reports of shots fired in 2023, Annapolis PD has created a new unit, the Special Enforcement Action Team. For context, APD only responded to 1 homicide in 2022. The new unit will prioritize arrest warrants for violent crimes and investigate “specific offenders” with violent records. Five people have been reassigned but no additional funding is needed. ($)

City Council meeting

On the agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting:

• Fines for abandoned vehicles

• Program pilot for public kayaks

• Beer and wine licenses for art venues

• See full agenda

The meeting is today at 7 PM (11/27) in the City Council chambers at City Hall – 160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401. Click here to watch online or submit public testimony.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

New year, new (looking) house 🏡

Man, time really does fly – 2024 is right around the corner. And after all the Holiday fun is over, why not give your house a good clean? It's like getting your house a gym membership – except it never skips a day. Blue Heron Property Services is Scoop's pick for the best exterior home clean in town. Their calendar is filling up, so be quick. Request an estimate today.*

Healthcare finally got fixed 🏥

Healthcare. . . it's supposed to make us feel better but honestly, it just gives me a headache most of the time. Are you tired of feeling like a number in the system? Do you want a more personalized approach? Warrior Medical’s Direct Primary Care puts you back in charge. It's better access. Better care. Better outcomes. And they just added two new services too — Emsculpt Neo and Emsella. Learn more here.*

Help your friend out 🐶

Arthritis pain, stress, poor blood flow – many of us experience it at some point. But did you know pets do too? Luckily, there are treatments for our furry friends. Like acupuncture to relieve arthritis pain. Or Tui Na to improve blood flow and alleviate stress. Dr. Chabalko performs both of these services at Western Shore Veterinary Hospital every Thursday. Give them a call to schedule an appointment.*

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WEATHER

Monday

49 🌡️ 32 | ☀️ | 6% | 💨 WNW 13 mph (11 knots)

Tuesday

38 🌡️ 27 | 🌤️ | 1% | 💨 WNW 18 mph (15 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

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

SMU dominates Navy but bowl eligibility isn’t hopeless

SMU showed why they’re #2 in the American Athletic Conference against Navy this weekend. The Mustangs routed Navy 59–14 and injured several key Midshipmen players. Quarterback Xavier Arline, wide receivers Regiz Velez, Jayden Umbarger and Colin O’Connor, slotback Fabian France, and outside linebacker Xavier McDonald all left the game with injuries.

The Mids can still earn bowl eligibility by beating Army in Foxborough on December 9. It’s unclear which of the injured players from last Saturday will be available for that game. ($)

Past results

Navy Football (5-6)
11/25 @ SMU | L 59–14

Women's Basketball (3-3)
11/25 vs. Quinnipiac | W 75–62
11/26 vs. Abilene Christian University | L 87–62

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