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In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• BBC fundraising total

• HERE. a pop-up shop

• Annapolis Hope

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

Ravens win furthest away game of the year

I thought I was on the wrong train. There were Ravens jerseys, yes. But there were also jerseys from every other NFL team in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. I sat next to a British brother & sister sporting Dolphins and Giants. They cheered when either team scored.

The Ravens’ last trip to London didn’t go so well. Back in 2017, the Jacksonville Jaguars crushed them 44–7. Mostly because of that, the team flew over last Monday so they had 6 nights to adjust to the time difference.

Maybe it was jet lag. Maybe it was too much fish and chips, but whatever it was, touchdowns were hard to come by yesterday. Each team only scored one. Justin Tucker kicked 6 field goals.

Regardless, the Ravens did enough for a 24–16 win over the Tennessee Titans. Nice work for the fans who traveled 3,631 miles for the game.

And take it from someone who’s done it twice this fall, going overseas for an (American) football game is a total blast. I’m just glad I’m not a 6’5” 270-pound linebacker. That’d be a long flight.

SPONSORED BY WESTERN SHORE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Healthy pet, happy life 🐾

In the United States, 59% of dogs and 61% of cats were classified as overweight or obese in 2022. This is a huge problem. Pun intended.

Obesity leads to many costly health issues and shortens the lifespan of our pets. Nobody wants that. Exercise is a huge part of maintaining a healthy weight in our pets but diet is critical too. But how do you know what to do?

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THE DIGEST

Annapolis teacher wins state Teacher of the Year

Three people who are having a very good 2023: Travis Kelce, Lionel Messi, and Mary Kay Connerton. After being named AACPS Teacher of the Year in April, Connerton was just named Maryland Teacher of the Year as well. Next stop? National Teacher of the Year.

Four other AACPS teachers have earned the statewide honor: Linda Adamson, Patricia Neidhart, Josh Carroll, and Teresa Beilstein.

Dudes in blazers raise $124,660

The blazers were pressed. The bourbon was crisp. The cigars were smoky. 👌 By those unofficial metrics, Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars on September 28 was a great night. By official metrics, the night raised $124,660. That record-breaking number supports Historic Annapolis’ important work of keeping old things fresh, hip, and relevant. The next BBC is 9/26/2024 so save the date.

Speaking of old things. . . Scoop recently took a tour of The James Brice House that Historic Annapolis is restoring. It’s one of the largest and most elegant of Annapolis’ surviving historic homes. Check it out!

Annapolis Hope in the Capital

We want to thank Rebecca Ritzel and Paul Gillespie from the Capital for coming to the Annapolis Hope kickoff last week. Rebecca wrote a lovely story and Paul shot great photos as always. ($)

Charting Careers is oh so close

Hey Scoop. This fall, our friends over at Charting Careers set a goal to raise $20,000 for their back to school fundraiser. It went pretty well. But now it’s down to the wire and they’re $250 short. If everyone reading this donated $0.02 (yes, that’s 2 cents) they’d hit the goal. So what do you say? Can we get them across the finish line?

❓Why should you help? This donation will support Charting Careers’ zero-cost tutoring, mentoring, and family programs for underserved youth in Annapolis.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

HERE. a pop-up shop opening this week

Our favorite local pop-up shop is opening at 4 Church Circle this week with almost 100 local makers on display. Why is it our favorite? Because it’s the only place to get official Scoop merchandise! If you love the Scoop, drop by HERE at 4 Church Circle starting Friday to get a shirt, hat, or a limited edition Smith & Quinn quarter zip. Click here for hours and directions.

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SPONSORED BY DODGEBOW ANNAPOLIS

A spooktacular night 👻

Are you ready for an unforgettable Halloween? Or should I say Dodgebo-ween? This year, DodgeBow Annapolis is hosting the Dodgebo-ween Spooktacular! A night full of costumes, candy, and most importantly, fast-paced games of DodgeBow.

Here are the deets:

• Friday, October 20th

• 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• 8855 Veterans Highway, Millersville MD 21108

DodgeBow mini games, a costume contest, candy, arts & crafts, spooky tunes – this night has everything a family-friendly Halloween needs.

Hurry! Spots are extremely limited. Get your tickets now. You bring the energy and costumes, DodgeBow Annapolis takes care of everything else!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Collector’s Choice

The Maryland Federation of Art is hosting its annual Collector’s Choice fundraiser this weekend. It’s like playing the lottery but there’s more. . . actual winning. When you show up, you get a number. When your number is pulled, you pick a piece of art and take it home! You can attend in person (at Volvo Cars Annapolis) or join online on 10/22. Tickets.

P.S. Collector’s Choice is also unique because one ticket gets two people in. And although Scoop is solidly not a fan of participation trophies, we do like that everyone takes something home.

Coming up this week

Thursday
Sup & Spook

Friday
Rising Stars: Professional Karaoke Night!
Annapolis Scarecrow Stroll

Saturday
Shoptoberfest
Haunted Harbour Day

Click here for our full fall calendar!

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CIVIL NEWS

Rec and Parks wants your input on new parks

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks has started looking at 10 new sites around the county for new or expanded parks. Now they want to hear from you. Click here to review the sites and possible plans then tell them what you think!

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Transform your house in a day 🏡

Tired of looking at that one side of the house that could really use a wash? We get it. And so does Blue Heron Property Services. What are you waiting for? They have a fall special running now to get a full house and window wash for 20% off. Your house will look brand new in a single day! Request an estimate today.*

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The key to a green lawn 💚

There’s a few things (almost) everyone likes: great food, a funny joke, and… a green and lush lawn. Right? Here’s the secret: A great lawn in spring starts in the fall. The best program to ensure green grass all year long is weed maintenance and winterization services by Lawn Doctor – true experts in lawn care. Get a quick and easy quote now.*

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WEATHER

Monday

60 🌡️ 51 | 🌥️ | 15% | 💨 NNW 9 mph (8 knots)

Tuesday

61 🌡️ 49 | 🌧️ | 34% | 💨 NNW 9 mph (8 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Rachel Sage & Amelia White | 7:30–10:30 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

Recent scores

Women's Cross Country
10/14 @ Army | L 30–26

Men's Cross Country
10/14 @ Army | W 43–17

Football (3-3)
10/14 @ Charlotte | W 14–0

Rifle (2-2)
10/14 vs. Akron | L 4695–4682

Women's Rugby (2-4)
10/14 vs. Sacred Heart | L 14–11

Men's Rugby (6-0)
10/14 vs. St. Bonaventure | W 15–3

Women’s Soccer (6-7-3)
10/14 vs. Army | L 2–1

Men’s Soccer (5-5-3)
10/13 vs. Army | T 1–1

Sprint Football (3-1)
10/13 vs. Caldwell | W 35–19

Women's Triathlon
10/14 vs. East Regional Qualifier | 6 of 20 teams

Women’s Volleyball (12-5)
10/13 vs. American University | W 3–2

Men's Water Polo (15-5)
10/14 @ Fordham | L 10–8

Upcoming Navy games

Men’s Golf
10/16 @ Georgetown Intercollegiate | TBA

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 Squash
10/17 @ Barb Tournament | TBA

Navy wins on the road with freshman QB

Good news and bad news. The good news is Navy won a 14–0 shutout over Charlotte this weekend. The bad news is the quarterback situation is deteriorating. After sophomore Blake Horvath got hurt last week. Senior Tai Lavatai came in and saved the day. This week, Tai got hurt which forced freshman Braxton Woodson into the game.

The game was scoreless until the third quarter when Woodson hit sophomore slotback Eli Heidenreich for a 69-yard touchdown. Navy’s other points on the day came from another huge play when sophomore Alex Tecza sprinted 62 yards for a touchdown. It’s the first time since 2008 that Navy has recorded two shutouts in one season. ($)

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