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Naptown Scoop
March 31, 2023

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Good morning, Annapolis. Friendly reminder that tomorrow is April Fools’ Day. So if someone offers you a candy bar, you immediately say no and get the hell out of there cause there's a good chance that little son of a gun has just pooped inside of a Butterfinger wrapper.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

MLK Parade and African Diaspora Festival
Community grant recipients
Saturdays at the Farmers’ Market

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon

P.S. Can you keep a secret? Crab Cake Reviews with Wes & Ryan return for Season 2 on May 13.

The most comprehensive list of Maryland Day events you’ll find anywhere

Scoop’s interpretation of European settlers landing in Maryland in 1634

There’s so much happening in Annapolis this weekend you’d need a time machine and 9 lives to do it all. But as far as I know, no cats read Naptown Scoop (they have trouble clicking the little CAPTCHA buttons).

So read the rest of the Scoop, check the most comprehensive list of Maryland Day events you’ll find anywhere, and make your plan.

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Quick Hits

Naval Academy alumni center name revealed

The Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation revealed the name of its new 65,000-square-foot facility this week. If you, like me, ogle the construction every time you drive King George Street, feast your eyes.

The $36 million facility was funded entirely by donors from 37 USNA graduating classes. Much of that came from Donna K. and Frederick K. Fluegel (Class of ‘61) so the new center will be called the Fluegel Alumni Center. Construction should be complete by June with center hosting its first events this fall.

View construction progress anytime via webcam.

Community Grant recipients

The City of Annapolis announced the 10 recipients of the 2023 Community Grants. During last year’s budget process, Ward 4 Alderwoman Sheila Finlayson created an amendment that added $200,000 of one-time funding for organizations who “adopt a community” to provide resources and support. Here are the Groups - and the communities they adopted.

Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Scholarship Trust - Annapolis Gardens
The Annapolis All-Stars II - Woodside Gardens and Wilbourn Estates
Charting Careers, Inc - Obery Court in College Creek Terrace and Clay Street
John Wesley United Methodist Church - Bay Ridge Gardens
Opportunity and Industrialization Center, (OIC) - Clay Street, Obery Court and College Creek Terrace
One Annapolis, Inc. - Bywater
Organization of Hispanic / Latin Americans of Anne Arundel County, OHLA - Madison Street
Restoration Community Development Corporation - Robinwood
Street Angels Project - Clay Street
Zeta Gamma Foundation of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity - Obery Court in College Creek Terrace

Annapolis High School student earns Dell Scholarship

Congratulations to Annapolis HS senior Marionna Haynes for earning one of just 500 Dell Scholarships across the entire country. The scholarship, funded by the eponymous computer maker, gives Marionna $20,000 for college, a laptop, textbook credits, and access to teletherapy. What’s cool about the Dell Scholarship is it doesn’t just go to the smartest kids. The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation prioritizes desire and ability to overcome barriers over academic performance. In other words, if Marionna has a goal, stay out of the way.

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Latitude check

📸 @boatsonthebay | 📍Spa Creek

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Local Business

Saturdays at the Farmers’ Market

Just like my schedule after college football ends, the Anne Arundel County Farmers’ Market is now open on Saturdays. Swing by between 7 AM and noon every Saturday now until December 30 for farm-fresh produce and products. Check the vendors list to see if your fave’s there! 275 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

It’s only up from here

Congratulations to Justin and Jaclyn Linehan, owners of Gen-L Elevator, on one year in business! Why the name Gen-L? Justin is a third-generation elevator mechanic. Here’s the whole story.

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.

What’s Happenin’

MLK Parade and African Diaspora Festival

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade steps off at 12 PM tomorrow (Saturday) at the intersection of West Street and Amos Garrett Blvd. From there it follows the route below all the way to City Dock where the free, family-friendly African Diaspora Festival awaits. Enjoy art, food, live music and more at Susan Campbell Park until 8 PM.

MLK Jr. Parade Route: West Street to Church Circle to Main Street to City Dock

Note: Rolling road closures along the parade route will start a little before noon.

Maryland Chicken Wing Festival

Do you like chicken? Then you probably need to find yourself at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds on Saturday. ABC Events is hosting the 9th annual Maryland Chicken Wing Festival from 11 AM – 7 PM. Seventeen of Maryland’s top-shelf wing warriors are cooking off including Anchor Bar, Old Fireman’s BBQ, and Smokey Oak BBQ. There’s also live music, kids activities, and non-wing food. Don’t miss Best of Show judging at 4:30 PM in the pavilion featuring County Councilwoman Amanda Fiedler, Eye on Annapolis’ John Frenaye, Candice Bothun, and yours truly. Get tickets here.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Night

How do you make something already fun, more fun? Do it at night. See: Campfires, college football games, and. . . Easter egg hunts. Tomorrow night from 8 – 10 PM, hundreds of eggs will be hidden outside the Pip Moyer Recreation Center. And like all good egg hunts, there are prizes inside. Some worth over $50! Sorry, kids. I know that’s like a year’s allowance but this one’s 18+.

In-person registration at Pip Moyer Recreation Center is required. Register before 6 PM and it’s $20. Wait until after 6 PM and it’s $25. You snooze, you lose. 273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403. Rain date: 4/2 same place, same time.

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

County Council meeting

On the agenda for Monday’s County Council meeting:

🏫 Public ethics
🏫 Banning retail distribution of plastic bags
🏫 See full agenda

Click here to participate. The meeting is at 7 PM in the Council Chambers at the Arundel Center – 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. You may also watch online.

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Extra Sprinkles

Over $150,000 raised

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Bosom Buddies Ball last weekend. Because of your generosity, Bosom Buddies Charities raised over $150,000! That money supports local breast cancer treatment programs – including donations of state-of-the-art, life-saving equipment! We hope to see you again next year. Learn more about Bosom Buddies Charities.*

Merrill Family Pavilion update 🏗️

Construction at Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park's Park Campus is swimming along. Builderguru Contracting just finished framing the new Merrill Family Pavilion. When finished, the 2,600-square-foot covered canopy will house a wood-burning fireplace, ceiling fans, and elegant chandeliers with dimmers. It will be the perfect Back Creek spot for family reunions, weddings, corporate events, and more. And it's ADA Accessible. Contact Amber Herr for private event booking.*

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Weather

Friday

61 🌡️ 56 | 🌧️ | 32% | 💨 S 15 mph (13 knots)

Saturday

72 🌡️ 42 | 🌧️ | 78% | 💨 SW 18 mph (15.5 knots)

Sunday

55 🌡️ 43 | ⛅️ | 0% | 💨 NNW 15 mph (13 knots)

Live Music Lowdown

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Sports

Navy Schedule

Baseball (12-13)
3/29 vs. UMBC | L 1-8
4/2 @ Holy Cross | 1 PM
4/1 @ Holy Cross | 3:30 PM

Women’s golf
4/1-2 @ JEL Intercollegiate at Prospect Bay | 7:30 AM

Men’s gymnastics
4/1 vs. ECAC Championship | 2 PM

Women’s lacrosse (9-2)
3/29 vs. Lafayette | W 17-6
4/1 vs. Colgate | 12 PM

Men’s lacrosse (4-6)
3/31 vs. Boston University | 7:30 PM

Women’s rowing
4/1 @ Doc Hosea Invitational | 8 AM

Men’s rowing (heavyweight)
4/1 @ Princeton | 9 AM

Men’s rowing (lightweight)
4/1 vs. Yale | 4 PM

Women’s rugby (7-5-1)
4/1 vs. Mount St. Mary's | 10:20 AM, 11 AM & 12 PM
4/1 vs. West Chester | 10:40 AM, 11:40 AM & 12:20 PM
4/1 vs. Princeton | TBD
4/1 vs. Navy | 1:20 PM

Sailing (intercollegiate)
4/1-2 @ Finger Lakes Women's Team Race | All Day
4/1-2 @ Vietor Trophy | All Day

Women’s soccer (9-8-3)
4/2 vs. VCU | 1 PM

Men’s soccer (7-5-9)
3/31 vs. UMBC | 7 PM

Women’s tennis (14-4)
4/1 @ Army | 11 AM

Men’s tennis (12-17)
4/1 vs. Lehigh | 1 PM
4/2 @ Loyola | 12 PM
4/1 @ William & Mary | 2 PM

Women’s track & field
4/1 vs. Army - Star Meet | 9:30 AM

Men’s track & field
4/1 vs. Army - Star Meet | 9:30 AM

This will never happen again

One night each week (Wednesday), I become a football fanatic – the European kind. Fellow fans of a quippy, optimistic, and mustachioed coach from Kansas will understand. On Wednesday, May 10, I just found out I’m getting a double helping of the beautiful game.

Our Annapolis Blues are playing their first ever game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. And like the great philosopher Kenny Chesney once said, that just don’t happen twice. The Blues will play a pre-season friendly match called Community Shield against the Philadelphia Union Development Squad. Community Shield will be an annual game benefitting a local charity. This inaugural Community Shield supports Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County. Tickets are available now.

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🍦Should Anne Arundel ban plastic bags?

This will never happen again, nighttime Easter Egg Hunt, meet the Fluegel Center...

TOGETHER WITH

The most comprehensive list of Maryland Day events you’ll find anywhere

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Quick Hits

Naval Academy alumni center name revealed

Community Grant recipients

Annapolis High School student earns Dell Scholarship

#NaptownScoop

Latitude check

Local Business

Saturdays at the Farmers’ Market

It’s only up from here

What’s Happenin’

MLK Parade and African Diaspora Festival

Maryland Chicken Wing Festival

Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Night

Civil News

County Council meeting

Extra Sprinkles

Over $150,000 raised

Merrill Family Pavilion update 🏗️

Weather

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Live Music Lowdown

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Sports

Navy Schedule

This will never happen again

Thanks!