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Good morning, Annapolis. Just because yesterday was the official World Kindness Day, doesn’t mean you can’t be an awesome person today too 😉 

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• National Apprenticeship Week

• Another USNA Rhodes Scholar

• State soccer championships

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, & Lauren Burke Meyer

P.S. Happy birthday to Todd August! 🎂 

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THE DIGEST

Naval Academy churns out another Rhodes Scholar

There must be something in the water at Bancroft Hall. As of Sunday, the Naval Academy had churned out 55 Rhodes Scholars. If you need a refresher, that’s the oldest (and perhaps most prestigious) international scholarship program in the world. Abigail Ward, a senior majoring in computer science and minoring in Chinese, just became USNA’s 56th Rhodes Scholar. Abigail is one of just 32 Americans to earn the honor and she happens to hail from right down the road in Pasadena.

Congrats Abigail! We hear Oxford is lovely in the fall 🇬🇧 

One Last Goal for SP Girls Soccer ⚽️

The undefeated Severna Park girls beat River Hill 3–0 during the 3A state semifinal Friday night. The Falcons tallied goals from Sara Kreis, Abby Cover, and Sarah Stefancik. But there’s one more thing on the team’s to-do list. . .

Winning the program’s seventh state championship (and first since 2003) this Saturday (11/18) against Mount Hebron. The match is at Loyola University’s Ridley Athletic Complex at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 and will only be sold online. Keep an eye on this website to buy.

More ⚽ Just before the Falcons face Mt. Hebron, the South River Seahawks face Towson in the boys final. That match kicks off at 5 PM. The Seahawks upset #1 seed Howard 2–1 in overtime on Friday to advance.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Drink wine. Save the corks. Save the world 🍷

We may have oversimplified that. But Wednesday (11/15) is America Recycles Day and Annapolis Green and Green Bean Boutique want your corks. BYO old corks to Green Bean Boutique at Annapolis Town Center from 12–7 PM and they’ll recycle them through the recork Program. 1915 Towne Centre Blvd #120, Annapolis, MD 21401.

♻️👟 After you recycle your corks, you’ll get a sneak peek at the Made+ skiff shoe. Made+ is a new shoe company that launched in Annapolis in June. They make a planet-positive shoe from upcycled water bottles. Perfect for this national day of recycling!

Charm City Run preps for a short move

Just like not all runs have to be long, not all moves have to be far. After 16 years in Annapolis Town Center, Charm City Run is moving across the street to 87 Forest Plaza this winter. The new spot will have almost double the space at 4,000 square feet. For runners who can only think in mileage, the distance between the current and the new location is 0.2 miles. You’d have to run it 130 times to make a marathon 🏃‍♀️ 

National Apprenticeship Week

The system of apprenticeship started in the Middle Ages when expert craftsmen hired young wannabes in exchange for food and training. We’ve come a long way since then (and added some labor laws) but apprenticeship is still awesome. This week is National Apprenticeship Week and the county’s Workforce Development Corporation is hosting several events to celebrate. Check it out.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Town Center lights up the 🎄

Annapolis Town Center is about to light up like a classic holiday movie. The annual tree lighting ceremony is on Friday (11/17) from 7–8 PM. There will be fireworks, games, a DJ, and a mobile bar. The first 500 families will receive a free ornament. Santa arrives to light the tree at 7:45 PM. Tickets are required but free.

Theater Talk Tuesday 🎭

Music: The Midshipmen Instrumental Ensemble presents its fall concert on Friday (11/17) at 7 PM in the Main Chapel. Tickets.

Theater: The USNA Masqueraders present the 1920s sci-fi melodrama R.U.R. Friday (11/17) and Saturday (11/18) at 7:30 PM. Tickets.

More theater: Local playwright Bill Douglas premieres his musical Mids and Johnnies at St. Mary’s School. Thursday (11/16) through Sunday (11/19). Tickets.

And more theater: Severna Park High School presents The Addams Family on Friday (11/17) and Saturday (11/18) at 7 PM. Tickets.

Film: The Bus and The March capture footage of citizens who journeyed to D.C. for the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Catch both in a screening at Maryland Hall on Thursday (11/16) at 7 PM. Tickets.

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

Survey says. . . 🗳️

County residents are worried about crime and the economy. At least the 586 who took a recent poll to share their top concerns. 36% ranked crime as a major concern and 23% listed economic issues. The quick read:

• Crime: Concern about public safety aligns with an uptick of crime in Annapolis. Crime has ranked high in surveys over the last year, but this poll shows the highest ranking yet.

• Economy: Concern about the economy dropped slightly but recent surveys still noted concerns about rising inflation and food & gas prices.

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Board of Education meeting

There’s a big agenda item slated for Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting. The Board is voting on its redistricting plan for the northern county. In case you missed it, the Board wants to balance enrollment across schools by redrawing boundaries for 48 schools starting in the 2024–2025 school year. Click here to see the full meeting agenda.

The meeting is at 6:30 PM on Wednesday (11/15) 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

Tuesday

55 🌡️ 39 | ☀️ | 2% | 💨 NNW 13 mph (11 knots)

Wednesday

54 🌡️ 39 | ⛅ | 6% | 💨 SE 7 mph (6 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

Wednesday

49 West | Dave Chappell & Friends | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Michael Waskey | 6–9 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Russell Jacobsen | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Doc Lohn | 6–9 PM
Rams Head On Stage | saje | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | Daphne Eckman | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Joel Brandon | 9 PM

SPORTS

Upcoming games & matches

Women's Basketball (1-1)
11/15 vs. Mount St. Mary's | 7 PM

Men's Squash (5-1)
11/15 vs. Dickinson | 5:30 PM

Women's Volleyball (17-8)
11/14 @ Bucknell (Quarterfinal) | 7 PM

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