🍦Banned books and beer

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Last week we ran a story about some good people that saved a dog from a hot parked car downtown. Then Scoop reader and electric car advocate Mary Bloom reminded us that if a lonely dog is in a Tesla, check the screen inside. Teslas have a cool feature (literally) where drivers can leave the AC/heat on and check in on their dog via video camera.

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon

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CORRECTION

An article we linked yesterday incorrectly stated that the National Park Service would be able to buy the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse under some new proposed legislation in Congress. This is incorrect. The City of Annapolis would continue to own the lighthouse and the United States Lighthouse Society would continue to operate tours while the Park Service would provide publicity and brochures. It’s also important to note that the proposed legislation is still far from law.

Always read the books they try to ban 📚🍺

Forward Brewing, Crooked Crab Brewing Co., Pherm Brewing Co, and Hysteria Taphouse have all teamed up with the Anne Arundel County Public Library to create beers inspired by banned books. Each brewery has an exclusive book-based brew (for example: Hysteria’s Where the Wild Brews Are) and 20% of the profits from each release event will go to AACPL:

August 10, 4 – 7 PM: Crooked Crab Brewing August 18, 4 – 7 PM: Pherm Brewing August 24, 4 – 7 PM: Hysteria Taphouse

🚒 Woodland Beach VFD chooses new location

Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) has done great work out of 529 Londontown Road since 1946. But like most buildings that predate the integration of the MLB, it’s a little. . . dated. The VFD had planned to build on Solomons Island Rd but thanks to a land grand from the county, it will now build a new 25,000 square foot facility on Stepneys Lane between Central Elementary and Central Special School. The strategic new location will allow firefighters to respond to even more communities faster than ever. Construction has now entered the design and permitting phase.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

County blocks Harvey Blonder’s Liberty Marina Hotel

Anne Arundel County’s Office of Administrative Hearings declined to grant an exception to add a 198-room hotel, 13 condos, and three restaurants to Liberty Marina this week. While the application was portrayed as adding a hotel to a marina, the hearing officers saw it as an attempt to entirely rezone the property and blocked it. Blonder’s architect told the Capital that they’ve already filed an appeal and he hopes the issue will be heard this fall. ($)

💵 Save this date: Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week

6% sales tax adds up fast – especially on back-to-school shopping. Luckily Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week is returning before the yellow buses to help you out. August 13 through 19, select items (clothing, footwear, and accessories priced $100 or less) will be completely free of sales tax. The first $40 of backpacks will also be exempt. See all the nitty gritty details here.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Weekend preview

Looking for Wednesday’s Weekend Preview? Now that we’re publishing on Thursdays, we think it makes more sense to include the weekend preview then. Look out for it tomorrow!

🥒🌟 Dinner Under the Stars

Here’s a pickle-themed date idea: Slam a couple pickleback shots, order a burger with extra pickles, then hit the pickleball court. I know somewhere you can do all of that in a 150 foot radius. It’s called Dinner Under the Stars. Every Wednesday, your favorite West Street restaurants, pickleball, and live music (this week it’s Spice Trio) take over West Street between Church Circle and Calvert Street from 6–10 PM.

Save this date: Smoke on the Water

A four-course meal. Cigar giveaways. After dinner poker. It's not Ocean’s Eleven, it’s just the second Smoke On The Water Summer hosted by the aficionados behind cigar shop Vitola 121. Join the hazy summer fun at Fleet Reserve Rooftop Deck on August 25. Get tickets.

Save this date too: Pops in the Park

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra announced its end of summer concert series, Pops in the Park this week. They’ll perform two uplifting, danceable, and most importantly free concerts in Quiet Waters Park on September 2 and 3. Registration isn’t required but it does enter you in the raffle to win prizes!

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CIVIL NEWS

9-1-1, I’d like to report a tax credit

The city council voted unanimously last week to give property tax credit to first responders. Police officers, firefighters, and 911 specialists can earn up to a $2,500 tax credit if they live in city bounds. Even though only 8 of the city’s 250 fire and police employees own homes within city limits and are therefore eligible for the credit, it’s still a nice “thank you” for those who work hard to protect us. Even the police union praised the move, which is like getting a compliment from your very hard to please aunt. ($)

Get your head in the zone

Executive Steuart Pittman released preliminary region + zoning maps and wants your help to review them. Why is this important? Zoning impacts planned land use, environmental protection, transit improvements, community design, and more.

Check out the drafts and leave comments here through August 28, or drop into a session to speak with staff.

• Region 4: Broadneck peninsula and Lake Shore peninsula including communities Pasadena, Gibson Island, Severna Park, Arnold, Cape St. Claire, and Broadneck. August 7, 11 AM – 7 PM, Severna Park Library | August 23, 11 AM – 7 PM, Broadneck Library

• Region 7: Greater Annapolis, Parole, Riva, Annapolis Neck, Bay Ridge, and Highland Beach. August 15, 11– 6 PM, Independence Room at 2664 Riva Road (Heritage Complex).

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

It’s beginning to look a lot like. . . 🎄

Ok not really. But it's never too early to start planning the perfect holiday event. And what better place to celebrate the Christmas spirit than on the water with one of Watermark’s private vessels? This year, the Jolly Express will also be available for small companies, families, and other groups to book as a private cruise. Have a holly jolly holiday season Watermark.*

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WEATHER

Wednesday

82 🌡️ 70 | ☀️ | 3% | 💨 ENE 7 mph (6 knots)

Thursday

82 🌡️ 71 | 🌤️ | 24% | 💨 S 15 mph (13 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Wednesday

49 West | Dave Chappell & Friends | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Dark Horse | Severn River Band | 9 PM
Dinner Under The Stars | Spice Trio | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Ryan Kozel | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Eddie Rogers | 6–9 PM
The Point | Jordan | 5–8 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | b.en | 6 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Moondog | 9 PM

Thursday

49 West | John Lee Quartet | 8–10:30 PM
Brian Boru | Ted Garber | 6:30–9:30 PM
Dark Horse | Dan Heely Band | 9 PM
Killarney House | Kurt Gibbons | 6–9 PM
Metropolitan Rooftop | Kavoossi | 6 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Fantastic Negrito | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | PJ & Neal | 5 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Victoria & Steve | 5 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Sophie Bernitt | 6 PM
Tides and Tunes | Wheelhouse | 7 PM
Trophy Room | Sparks & McCoy | 7 PM
Vibe | Open Mic | 9 PM

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