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🍦The barber who's also an author

Parking petition, we still need bus drivers, summer league basketball...

Naptown Scoop
August 04, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. This concludes our first week of publishing Naptown Scoop 5 days a week. Thanks for reading. We love you. We’ll see you Monday.

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon, Lauren Burke Meyer, Rebecca Kraybill

P.S. Happy birthdays to Tim McDonough, Krissy, Hayley Cohen, and Ben Pettis!

The Barber Who Moonlights as an Author 💇‍♂️ ✍️

by Lauren Burke Meyer

We love a classic Clark Kent/Superman story: i.e. journalist by day, superhero by night. Family Barber Shop Owner Nicholas Triantafilledes — aka A.T. Nicholas, aka Nick — has his own unexpected combination of talents. Barber by day, thriller author by night.

For this barber shop, the name says it all. Nick, his father (Trifon Triantafilledes), and his uncle (Louie Trindos) started the shop together in 1989.

Nick’s father and uncle were born in Greece and came to America in the sixties. While both men have passed, their stellar reputations live on.

Thirty-four years later, Nick — a first-generation Greek American born in D.C. — continues the tradition of treating customers like family. Nick, who has “eaten, drank, lived, and worked in Annapolis for 40+ years,” offers all customers a frosty (and free) glass of Heineken (Nick’s fav).

Nick’s customers are a helpful source of information for his books thanks to having worked for the FBI, NSA, CIA, law enforcement, and more. Everybody knows there are no secrets in a barber’s chair.

The proud father of 2 kids began writing as a creative outlet. Since 1998 he’s written four books - The Fist of God, The Reflection of Evil, Father’s Day, and his latest book, Term Limits. All books are either sequels or connected in some way, plus the settings are mostly in Annapolis. Besides being a conspiracy novel, Term Limits is also a “whodunit?”

Nick’s books are available in paperback and eBook format through Amazon. And of course you can get a copy at the Family Barber Shop. Nick will even sign it for you. The perfect reading material for a ✂️+ 🍺 IMO.

Wheels for Schools 🛞

Calling all car enthusiasts for a fun day! On August 13th, Westfield is hosting a Cars & Coffee event to support Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Join in from 9–11 AM in the former Sears Auto parking lot at Westfield Annapolis. There will be jaw-dropping cars from Mid-Atlantic Venom Mustangs & Muscle Cars Club, delicious coffee, food trucks, a DJ, and plenty of activities and entertainment!

What’s better than a few hours of good times, groovy cars, and memories you’ll remember for years? Well . . . that, but all while helping more children get a better education!

Registration is free, but donations to AACPS make a big difference! Come join us for a wonderful morning and help support a great cause.

THE DIGEST

Want to fire up any Annapolitan?

It only takes one word. Parking. One group of Ward 1 residents is so fed up with Premium Parking (Annapolis’ new parking management company) that they created an online petition. Demands center around ease of use – or lack thereof. As of writing, it had almost 500 signatures.

Premium Parking told the Capital it’s aware of the petition but many demands would require changing City Ordinances. The City of Annapolis said there are no open complaints with the ombudsman and that all complaints should be lodged directly with Premium.

Though I don’t live downtown, I had a Premium Parking problem recently. I parked in the Hillman Garage, paid for Zone 8926 in the app just like the signs instructed, then got a $50 ticket in the mail claiming I didn’t pay. Maybe I should have paid for Zone P4902 (the other zone on the signs). Either way, the ticket was instantly voided when I uploaded my receipt showing payment for 8926. ($)

AACPL x Maryland Hall ticket giveaway

Arthur said it best: “Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card.” AACPL announced a new partnership with Maryland Hall this week. 28 lucky library cardholders will win 2 free tickets to a Maryland Hall Presents show. The rules: you must formally enter and be an AACPL cardholder. Shoot your shot here (because you sure as heck aren’t gonna win the Powerball).

We still need bus drivers, but we’re doing better

This time last year, AACPS had 418 teacher vacancies and needed 72 more bus drivers. This year, those numbers are only 247 and 20 respectively. Which is good because school starts in 24 days (sorry, kids). An AACPS spokesperson said teams are working “night and day” to fill all the vacancies while others are discussing ways to make up any shortfalls should AACPS be unable to fill the roles. AACPS also needs 44 crossing guards, 100 food service workers, 37 custodians, and 2 athletic trainers. Weekly updates are available here. ($)

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Coming soon ▶️ Crab cake review #7 🦀 🎂

Federal House offers a premium lump cake for $27.99. Scoop went to see for ourselves: is it more lump or more slump? Follow Scoop on Instagram to find out. It’ll be live around 8 AM. We also had a new guest host because Mortgage Wes is still out of town.

P.S. As always, a huge thank you to our Crab Cake Review sponsor, Blue Heron Property Services – the House Wash Pros.

🍻 The Oktoberfest fest charity is . . .

Drumroll, please. The charity recipient of West Annapolis Oktoberfest will be . . . the Burrows Hill Foundation. This Annapolis foundation raises money to find a cure for Friedreich’s Ataxia disease. Scoop’s happy to see Burrows Hill selected as a proud sponsor of their annual fundraiser for 2 years running.. Oktoberfest is Sunday 9/24 from 11 AM–4 PM with food, beer, and fun. A few vendor slots are still available. Signup here.

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.

Hurry! This doesn’t happen often 🏹

DodgeBow is usually only open for private games. But today (8/4), they’re open for a special public game at 4 PM. But there’s a catch…

Tickets are extremely limited and you have to book in advance. Last I heard, there were only 8 left.

Wait, what’s DodgeBow? It’s simple: Dodgeball with bows and soft-tipped arrows instead of balls.

If you can't make it, no worries. DodgeBow Annapolis has a back to school special: book a private game, team building, or basic birthday party and get up to $175 off!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Weekend staples

Food Truck Friday. 11 trucks take over the Anne Arundel County Farmers Market parking lot for your TGIF indulgence. Friday from 4–8 PM at 275 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Summer Concerts at Annapolis Town Center. It’s 80’s night! Weird Science brings the hype (you bring the legwarmers) 5–8 PM Friday at Annapolis Town Center’s Boathouse Pavilion next to P.F. Chang’s.
Dinner Under the Stars. Saturday features outdoor dining at your favorite West Street restaurants, dancing, pickleball, and live music from Soul Journers. 6–10 PM.

First Sunday Arts Festival 🎨

What’s better than a local, homemade gift? A local, homemade gift that you hand-picked on a beautiful Sunday. A labor of love. Sunday (8/6) from 11 AM to 5 PM, 100+ vendors take over West Street and People’s Park. Don’t miss live music in the park and Stan & Joe’s parking lot. Explore all vendors.

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.

EXTRA SPRINKLES

Pardon me, nature calls… 👩‍⚕️

Sudden and often uncontrollable need to pee? Nobody likes that. It’s often the sign of an overactive bladder. Incredibly frustrating, but luckily several solutions exist. Individualized plans of exercises, medications, or quick in office treatments will let you reclaim your time. The women’s health team at AAUrology would love to help you! Visit AAU in-office for the help you deserve.*

Kickin’ Cancer’s Bass

It’s time to hook yourself up with new Fish For A Cure (F4AC) gear! F4AC’s Junior Board is excited to announce a special edition F4AC sweatshirt in collaboration with Local Coast, a veteran-owned apparel company born in Annapolis. Purchase a F4AC Local Coast sweatshirt to support the Junior Board’s F4AC fundraising efforts for their boat, Kickin’ Cancer’s Bass! You can also register your own boat for the fishing and fundraising challenge.*

The most popular event of the year… 🕺

Live music, an open bar, delicious meals, and good vibes overall. It’s that time of the year again: the 18th Annual Boatyard Beach Bash by the Annapolis Maritime Museum. The event has been sold out for 10 years in a row, and there are only a few tickets left for September 9th this year. Get your last-minute tickets now!*

*indicates sponsored advertising content.

WEATHER

Friday

78 🌡️ 69 | 🌧️ | 34% | 💨 SSW 11 mph (10 knots)

Saturday

85 🌡️ 70 | 🌥️ | 15% | 💨 NE 8 mph (7 knots)

Sunday

85 🌡️ 74 | 🌤️ | 6% | 💨 ESE 9 mph (8 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

SPORTS

Annapolis Summer Basketball League championship

Basketball’s best-kept secret, the Annapolis Summer Basketball League, hosts its championship game Friday (8/4). If the price (free!) and fun (food trucks!) don’t convince you, maybe the court drama will. Borden Insurance, a first-year franchise, faces Harris & Sons, the most decorated team in Summer League history. Borden hopes to be just the second first-year team ever to win a championship. Harris is looking for its 13th. 8/4 at 8:30 PM at Truxtun Park.

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THANKS!

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🍦The barber who's also an author

Parking petition, we still need bus drivers, summer league basketball...

TOGETHER WITH

The Barber Who Moonlights as an Author 💇‍♂️ ✍️

SPONSORED BY WESTFIELD ANNAPOLIS

Wheels for Schools 🛞

THE DIGEST

Want to fire up any Annapolitan?

AACPL x Maryland Hall ticket giveaway

We still need bus drivers, but we’re doing better

LOCAL BUSINESS

Coming soon ▶️ Crab cake review #7 🦀 🎂

🍻 The Oktoberfest fest charity is . . .

SPONSORED BY DODGEBOW ANNAPOLIS.

Hurry! This doesn’t happen often 🏹

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Weekend staples

First Sunday Arts Festival 🎨

EXTRA SPRINKLES

Pardon me, nature calls… 👩‍⚕️

Kickin’ Cancer’s Bass

The most popular event of the year… 🕺

WEATHER

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

SPORTS

Annapolis Summer Basketball League championship

THANKS!