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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, the Annapolis newsletter that’s as uplifting as a perfectly timed compliment from a stranger.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Annapolis Blues 2024–25 season tickets 💙 ⚽️ 

• HERE. a pop-up shop fundraiser tomorrow 🛍️ 

• More school zone speed cameras 🚨

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan “I love your shoes” Sneddon

Buy Local Week: Wild Country Seafood 🦀 🦪 🍤

We’re back with Day ✌️ of Buy Local Week* and this one is for the seafood lovers: Wild Country Seafood. Owner Pat Mahoney, who grew up on Eastport’s waters is bringing back that old crab shack feel, and we’re here for it! He and father Pat Sr. (a waterman for 40 years) started an old-fashioned seafood store in Maritime Eastport like old Saddler’s, where Pat Sr. grew up working.

Located behind the Maritime Museum (where McNasby’s used to be) at 124 Bay Shore Ave in Annapolis, Wild Country Seafood has fresh crabs, shrimp, clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, and more on their menu. Their party platters will even make you want to have an impromptu party, so you have a reason to order one of their crab ball, shrimp, oyster, or combo platters. Hours of operation are Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3–7 PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 AM–7 PM; and Sundays, 11 AM–5 PM.

*What’s Buy Local Week? A statewide initiative (July 18–28 this year) that’s all all about encouraging Marylanders to incorporate at least one locally grown, produced, or harvested product into their meals each day.

A MESSAGE FROM 84LUMBER

At 84 Lumber, veterans play a significant role in the company's success. Their leadership, discipline, and commitment to excellence are qualities that align with 84 Lumber's culture and values. July 25 is National Hire a Veteran Day, and 84 Lumber is dedicated to providing career opportunities for our nation’s veterans.

84 Lumber associates who are veterans or active-duty members will also be given an extra paid day off to use on a veteran-related holiday, such as Veteran’s Day or Memorial Day, each year.

For more information, visit 84lumber.com/careers.

THE DIGEST

School zone speed cameras 🚨

Drivers, here are five more reasons to slow down when you’re out there on the road — besides, you know, safety. Anne Arundel County is installing five school zone speed cameras that go live tomorrow. Locations include:

🚙 Annapolis Area Christian School (Middle School) — Bestgate Road, Annapolis
🚙 Folger McKinsey Elementary — Arundel Beach Road, Severna Park
🚙 Key School — Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis
🚙 Odenton Elementary — Odenton Road, Odenton
🚙 Nantucket Elementary — Nantucket Drive, Crofton

So, how does it work? You’ve got a 15-day warning period — if the cameras catch you speeding during that time, you won’t get a citation. But after the 15-day window, anyone going 12 mph or more gets a $40 fine in the mail. These speed cameras are considered school zone cameras, so they’ll operate 6 AM–8 PM Mon–Fri, including holidays and summer.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

See you HERE., we hope!

Don’t forget that HERE. a pop-up shop has a happy hour fundraiser this Wednesday night from 6–8 PM to benefit Annapolis Hope. And if you haven’t visited HERE. yet, this is your sign: You’ll get to shop art and craftwork by local makers while knowing a portion of the proceeds go to a good cause. You’ll also enjoy music by Luke Borchelt and cool off with a pop-tail from Tasty Toucan. Plus, we’ll be there with Naptown Scoop hats for sale. All proceeds from hat sales will go directly to Annapolis Hope! —186 Main Street, Annapolis MD

Theater Talk Tuesday 🎭

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2024
An enchanted forest, fairies, mischief, and a guy with a donkey head . . . what’s not to like in this classic rom com from that old rascal, Shakespeare? Classic Theater of Maryland’s midsummer run of this production offers shows Thursdays–Sundays, July 11-28. We know this production will be dreamy in CTM’s expert hands.

The Talent Machine Co. Presents Young Frankenstein
The talented young stars of The Talent Machine Co. (ages 5–18) bring this Mel Brooks classic to life at the Pascal Center for Performing Arts at AACC. The production promises amazing dance numbers and laugh-out-loud comedy! The show opens this Friday, July 12 and runs through July 21.

CTM presents The Miser
Classic theater feels a lot more approachable (and delicious) when it’s performed in the outdoor courtyard at Reynolds Tavern, as Classic Theatre of Maryland does every year. This time around it’s The Miser, Moliere’s comedy about a nasty miser and his household trying to get one over on him. See it tonight at 7:30 PM or any Tuesday throughout July and August (except July 16 & August 20).

Local By Design Buy Local Events 🧁 🥃 🌭 🛍️

The Buy Local Week celebrations continue with Local by Design at The Gallery:

• They’ll kick off Market Weekend with a Happy Hour on Friday, July 26 from 4–7 PM with local distillery Gray Wolf Spirits and Mangia Baby Cupcakes.

• They’re also hosting a Dog Days of Summer cookout for their customers on Saturday, July 27 from 10 AM–5 PM. Expect locally grown ingredients in the condiments and side dishes.

• Sunday, July 28 Gray Wolf Spirits returns from 10 AM–5 PM.

Local by Design showcases 30+ local artisans featuring art, furniture, jewelry, gifts, clothing, and much more!

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

Citizen Advisory Committee update

Thirteen new members joined the Board of Education’s Citizen Advisory Committee last week. The committee, which provides input and advice on specific education issues, has a rep for elementary schools and a rep for secondary schools for each of the 14 high school clusters in the county. Three positions remain open and the board is currently accepting applications:

🍎 Broadneck cluster, secondary representative
🍎 South River cluster, secondary representative
🍎 Southern cluster, secondary representative

Anyone interested can apply here.

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WEATHER

Tuesday

86 🌡️ 76 | ⛈️ | 40% | 💨 S 9 mph (8 knots)

Wednesday

84 🌡️ 76 | ⛈️ | 44% | 💨 SSW 10 mph (9 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 83ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Brian Boru | Mark O'Dell | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Sparks & McCoy | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aidan Ewald | 5–8 PM

Wednesday

Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Dinner Under The Stars | Wendall Live | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Shawn Owen | 10 PM
Pirates Cove | Sydney Smith | 6–9 PM
The Point | Jordan | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | John Berry | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Troll Tribe Duo | 9 PM

SPORTS

Annapolis Blues season tix 💙 ⚽️

Season tickets are now on sale for the Annapolis Blues 2024–25 home games, and we’re going to give you a few good reasons to snag this deal:

👉 You get admission to all home games (duh)
👉 Included jersey and commemorative scarf you can wear to games (gotta show your Blues pride)
👉 10% discount on merch
👉 Your kids get to participate in clinics with the team
👉 You get special bring-a-friend tickets
👉 You get a special end-of-year gift

Ready to get a jump on next season? Order here.

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