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Annapolis Hope update, Annapolis Blues tryouts, Freezin' for a reason...
Naptown Scoop
January 30, 2024
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. Now that we’re 1 whole month into 2024, how are those resolutions going?
In today’s Naptown Scoop:
Annapolis Blues tryouts
Polar Bear Plunge
All-Star Classic
Let’s get to it.
— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Ryan Sneddon
Huge update for Annapolis Hope
Back in October, the Brian and Patricia Giese Foundation announced it would match $25,000 in donations for Annapolis Hope. I am stoked to reveal that we just hit that number. And I’m even more stoked to say Brian and Patricia’s gift pushes Annapolis Hope over $100,000 in donations. But we still need your help.
We still need $150,000 to save the Mireles family home.
Today, I’m calling in the big guns. The philanthropists who can write $25,000 checks. The real estate teams that can organize match campaigns with their agents. The people who can help us move the needle towards keeping this family in their home after tragedy stole their breadwinner.
If you want to help in a big way, reply to this email and we’ll respond promptly.
And if you can’t write a $10,000 check (it’s ok, I can’t either), we need your help too. Every dollar counts.
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THE DIGEST
Ringing in the end of the semester
Don’t ask Hemingway for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for the Johnnies. If you hear bells downtown overnight Saturday, it’s because St. John’s College seniors have turned in their senior essays. As part of an annual tradition, after turning in their papers, the 100 seniors each get one celebratory peal on the McDowell Hall bell between midnight and 1:30 AM.
Wait, doesn’t Annapolis have a noise ordinance?
Yes, but since Annapolis is a city of tradition, St. John’s itself was founded in 1696, the Mayor’s Office grants a special exception for this. 🔔
What does Zero Waste really mean? ♻️
Kermit the Frog says it’s not easy being green, but I beg to differ. If you attended the Military Bowl in December, did you know almost nothing went to the landfill? Thanks to local nonprofit Annapolis Green. . .
Over 2 tons of food waste will be composted instead of heading for landfills
860 pounds of aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cardboard were recycled
Even the plastic film from water bottles is being recycled – three 55-gallon bags of it!
We want to give a major shoutout to Annapolis Green and the Military Bowl for looking out for us.
USNA Class of ’24 Ship Selection ⚓️
Tomorrow (2/1) at 6:15 PM, about 250 midshipmen from the Class of 2024 set to commission as Surface Warfare Officers (SWO) will choose their first ship and homeport during Ship Selection. The mids pick based on rank in the Brigade – AKA order of merit. Different placard colors dictate who can pick which ship. Here’s an explanation from navalacademytourism.com:
White: Conventional SWO & engineering duty officers (EDO)
Yellow: Conventional SWO, SWO EDO, nuclear SWO
Green: Information warfare
Red: Nuclear SWO who will attend Navy nuclear power training
Blue: A highly coveted direct invitation from a ship’s commanding officer based on Summer Cruise performance
Ship Selection 2022
Ship Selection isn’t open to the public but will be live-streamed on YouTube.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Restaurant Week 2/24-3/3 🍽️
Warning: Hunger pains ahead. 🚧 One of the best weeks of the year is coming up – Annapolis Restaurant Week. February 24 to March 3. If you’re like us and enjoy multi-course meals and reasonable prices, this week is for you. Parents, get your babysitters lined up. Restaurants, if you’re not signed up, hop to it.
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Want to be in a classic play?
Colonial Players of Annapolis is holding auditions for the upcoming production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time this weekend. Read the character breakdown and download the audition form if you’re interested. Auditions are February 4 at 2 PM & February 5 at 7 PM at the company’s annex – 2132 Renard Court, Annapolis, MD 21401. Invitation-only callbacks are February 7 at 7 PM.
Freezin’ for a reason
Who says you have to wait for summer to hit the beach? Thousands of warm-hearted thrill-seekers will “bear” the cold this weekend for the Polar Bear Plunge, a longtime tradition raising funds for MD’s Special Olympics.
How does it work? Just tell people you’re jumping into the Bay this weekend. If they want to support your crazy stunt, they donate to your fundraising campaign. This year’s goal is $4 million.
Any level of plunging counts, even just ankles — though we’re advocates of the full dunk! Scoop writer Dylan will be doing that. The Plunge is Saturday, February 3 at 11 AM, 1 PM, or 3 PM at Sandy Point State Park with lots of other festivities.
Ready to freeze your fur off? It’s not too late to register!
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CIVIL NEWS
BOE candidate gets drunk driving citation
Severna Park resident LaToya Nkongolo, a candidate for Anne Arundel County’s Board of Education District 5 seat, was pulled over last weekend for multiple violations. She received several citations, including a DUI and DWI, which pertain to blood alcohol concentration of .08 and 0.07 respectively. Anne Arundel County PD didn’t disclose Nkongolo’s BAC. ($)
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EXTRA SPRINKLES
Annapolis’ best Bed and Breakfast 🛌
Next time your friends visit, they deserve local flair – not some stodgy chain that thinks 2 bottles of water at check-in is hospitality. Allow me to recommend the family-run Inn at Horn Point. This freshly renovated, top-rated bed and breakfast in charming Eastport is everything a traveler could ever want. Oh yes, and homemade breakfast is included. That’s why the Inn at Horn Point is Annapolis’ only bed and delicious breakfast.*
Chesapeake Boating Club
Why spend money on a boat slip in Annapolis when our annual memberships, starting at $2449, offer unlimited boat usage without the hassle and expenses of owning a boat? Enjoy powerboats for various outings and sailboats for day trips or overnight cruises. Say goodbye to concerns about purchasing a boat, getting insurance, or dealing with repairs! So why wait? Come see us today! Our Members Club room is the perfect place to unwind.*
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WEATHER
Wednesday
45 🌡️ 37 | 🌥️ | 8% | 💨 NE 7 mph (6 knots)
Thursday
50 🌡️ 41 | 🌤️ | 12% | 💨 WSW 9 mph (8 knots)
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 40ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Wednesday
49 West | Dave Chappell and Friends | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Chris Durm | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Ryan Kozel | 6–9 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Troll Tribe | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Madisun Bailey | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Jim Curry | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Desert Shade | 9 PM
Thursday
49 West | Jeff Antoniuk Quartet | 7:30–10 PM
Brian Boru | Ted Garber | 6:30–9:30 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Open Mic Night | 8–10 PM
Killarney House | Kristi Allen | 6–9 PM
Market House | Suzy Lenox &Alex G Lee | 6 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Victoria & Steve | 4:30 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Trophy Room | Sparks & McCoy | 7–10 PM
Vibe | Open Mic Night | 7–11 PM
SPORTS
Annapolis Blues tryouts ⚽️
Blues games are fun in the stands. How much more fun would they be on the field? Find out for yourself. Join open tryouts for the 2024 Season at Indian Creek School on Sunday, February 18 from 7:30–10 PM. It’s your only chance to play in front of a 4,000 strong fanbase in the Annapolis Blues’ second season. Players receive a T-shirt and two tickets to the home opener just for registering. And if you haven’t already, grab season tickets!
Senior All-Star Classic on March 20 🏀
On March 20, the 33rd annual Anne Arundel County Senior All-Star Classic will take place at Severna Park High School. Tip-off for the girls game is at 5:30 PM followed by the boys around 7 PM. Every public and private school in Anne Arundel County is eligible to nominate a senior for participation in the event. Tickets cost $5 and proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Shoutout to Anchors Aweigh Podcast Host Bill Wagner for co-directing this county tradition!
Women's Basketball (6-13)
1/31 vs. Lehigh | 7 PM
Men's Basketball (8-11)
1/31 @ Lehigh | 7 PM
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