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🍦Day 1: Boat Show Fun Facts 🥳

🍦Day 1: Boat Show Fun Facts 🥳

No phones for St. Anne's school, Movement Medicine Workshop, Major Stories

Naptown Scoop
October 04, 2024

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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, where we give you all the info you need to enjoy some of Annapolis’ favorite events, like, oh I don’t know, the Annapolis Powerboat Show happening all this weekend! 🤩

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

No phones for St. Anne’s students 📱🚫
Movement Medicine Workshop 🎾
Major Stories this week 📣

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan Sneddon

Boat Show Fun Facts

The Scoop team was so excited for our office field trip to — you guessed it — the Annapolis Powerboat Show, which opened yesterday. You know we had our notepads out (er, well Notes app) and cameras ready (actually, phones again) to report back to you with some cool finds and footage from the Powerboat Show. Here are some fun facts we learned on Day 1:

Did you know the Boat Show crew launches over 1 mile of floating docks for the event? 📏
Attending with kids? Be sure to stop off at the BoatU.S. tent to borrow a life jacket to help them learn boating safety (and to make walking the docks less stressful for mom and dad.) 🧒
Did you know the snakehead is being rebranded as “Chesapeake Channa”? Why are we talking about this in context of the Boat Show? Because DNR will be onsite with information and insights on catching snakehead and there will be a free cooking demo from the chefs of Boatyard Bar and Grill. Check the Show Guide for details. 🎣
Scoop writer Lauren already told us about all the cool things available to buy at the boat show. Well we overheard a great idea: a lot of these items make great holiday gifts for the Annapolitans (or out-of-towners) in your life. We’re not saying who bought what, but somebody in the Scoop family’s family is getting a cute Boat Show tee for the holidays. 🎁
Last one: Don’t forget your reusable water bottle when you go to the show. We saw Annapolis Green’s nifty Naptown Taps along the docks providing free water refills for attendees. The Boat Show continues to find new ways to make the event more sustainable, and this is one of them! Less plastic waste = better for the water = better for boaters 🌎️

Where Boat Show Energy meets Fantastic & Fresh Seafood

Heading to the Annapolis Powerboat Show this weekend? Same here. And when I get hungry, I’ll be heading to the Choptank for three reasons:

An absolutely epic view of the Boat Show
Delicious seafood (or maybe just my go-to black angus burger)
The tastiest crushes in town (my favorite’s grapefruit)

The location also couldn’t be more convenient. It’s so close to the Show that you’re still right in the action. So whether you’re buying a boat or just there to browse (no judgment), head to the Choptank when it’s time to refuel.

The Choptank is located at 110 Compromise Street in beautiful, downtown Annapolis.

THE DIGEST

Top clicks of the week 🏆

Monday: Annapolis Blues release new scarf design ⚽️ 💙🧣
Tuesday: Naptown Scoop’s Guide to the Annapolis Powerboat Show
Wednesday: Behind the Scenes of the Annapolis Boat Shows
Thursday: Boat Boarding Etiquette

Major Stories 📣

There was one event we wrote about this week that caught your attention way more than any other: the Annapolis Boat Shows. And really, are we even surprised? This is a big tradition in Annapolis, and we’ve been counting down the days for the past few weeks. Now it’s finally here!

🛥 Scoop publisher Ryan recapped his perfect day at the Annapolis Powerboat Show on Monday, and gave tips on Instagram for finding the best parking. And ICYMI, we had a look behind the scenes on Insta as well!

📝 The other buzzy topic this week? Who’s running for the Anne Arundel County School Board. We shared The Baltimore Banner’s run-down of who the candidates are, what they stand for, and what their priorities will be.

No phones for St. Anne’s students 📱🚫

St. Anne’s School of Annapolis has become one of the first schools in the country to implement a hard rule against phones for students in school. This decision comes after Head of School Connie Coker looked at the mounting evidence of how devices like phones affect not only student learning but also student behavior. Already, the National Association of Independent Schools has praised the move and invited St. Anne’s to present at the association’s annual meeting later this year.

🎧 Hear more: Find out what kind of positive impacts St. Anne’s is seeing from the ban on a recent episode of the podcast The Satellite.

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Where were we Wednesday? 📸

ANSWER:

Welp, I guess there aren’t many rusty suits of armor holding flower sprays here in Annapolis. So this was bit of a IYKYK situation. And lots of you did!

We don’t know if this fella has a name, but he stands guard outside Brown Mustache Coffee at Old Fox Books on Maryland Ave. (We accepted either answer, for the record.)

Thanks for playing and congrats to @frontdoorsofannapolis, @tjw1231, and @dogsofannapolis for being the first 3 to answer correctly. 🎉

Enjoy your yard year-round

As summer fades into fall and you shift from vacations to back-to-school and holiday planning, maintaining your lawn is probably the last thing on your mind. Why not leave it to the experts? Fall is the best time to start a Lawn Doctor Annual Lawn Care Program, setting the stage for a lush, green yard that brings Spring envy. Programs include Fertilization and Weed Control, Aeration and Seeding, Mosquito Control, Tick Control, and Perimeter Pest Control. Contact Lawn Doctor today to get a quote.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Movement Medicine Workshop 🎾

Staying active feels great…until injury strikes. So maybe it’s best to find out how to avoid injuries before you end up dealing with one. Arpella Physical Therapy & Performance invites the community to attend a Movement Medicine Workshop focused on injury prevention and recovery strategies for pickleball, tennis, and golf. The workshop is Saturday at noon at Park Fitness (564 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park). A $5 donation is encouraged, which will go to the charity Every Child 365.

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

⚖️ County Council meeting

On the agenda for Monday’s County Council meeting:

Bates School lease
Payment in lieu of taxes for shopping centers
Recreational vehicles as dwelling units
See full agenda

The meeting is at 6 PM in the Arundel Center. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to submit testimony or watch online. — 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Transform your kitchen

With an extensive selection of cabinets at 84 Lumber’s Kitchen and Bath Design Studio. Our team of dedicated professionals understands that cabinets are more than just storage – they are a statement of style and functionality. Explore an array of colors, fixtures, and finishes that cater to every taste and preference, allowing you to create a kitchen that truly reflects your personality. Visit 84 Lumber’s Annapolis showroom at 1690 Balt-Annapolis Boulevard.*

Tee Off for a Cause with Outback Steakhouse and CBAC!

Outback Steakhouse and CBAC (Chesapeake Bay Area Charities) are teaming up again! Join 15 locally-owned Outback Steakhouse’s and CBAC on October 7th at South River Golf Club for a day of golf, fun, and endless Outback food and beverages (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic). Every swing supports pediatric cancer research at Johns Hopkins. We guarantee you’ve never played in a charity golf tournament like this! Sign up at www.cbacharities.com.*

Yo VIP…Let’s Kick It!

The Tacos and Tequila I Love the 90’s Music Fest is coming to Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, MD Saturday, October 5th. Newly added to the lineup……DJ Kool! Get Your Tickets Today!*

What’s new at Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area?

It’s been a while since we wrote about Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area – formerly known as Four Rivers Heritage Area. And since then, they’ve made a brand new website. It lists all of their attractions – 62 in total. I challenge you to see how many you’ve heard of. I learned about 14 places I didn’t even know existed! Visit the new site and learn how you can be a tourist in your own backyard.*

*indicates sponsored advertising content.

NAPTOWN SCOOP WEATHER IS POWERED BY. . .

Friday

72 🌡️ 63 | 🌦️ | 24% | 💨 S 7 mph (6 knots)

Saturday

75 🌡️ 57 | 🌥️ | 11% | 💨 N 11 mph (10 knots)

Sunday

73 🌡️ 64 | 🌤️ | 6% | 💨 SE 7 mph (6 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 74ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

NAVY SPORTS

Upcoming Navy games & matches

Football (4-0)
10/5 @ Air Force | Noon

Navy Hockey
10/4 vs. Pittsburgh | 7 PM
10/5 vs Pittsburgh | 5:30 PM

Women's Soccer (8-6)
10/5 @ Women's Soccer at Boston University | 1 PM

Men's Soccer (2-4-4)
10/5 vs. Loyola | 1 PM

Women's Rugby (1-2)
10/4 @ Air Force | 7 PM

Men's Rugby (5-0)
10/4 @ Air Force | 7 PM

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🍦Day 1: Boat Show Fun Facts 🥳

No phones for St. Anne's school, Movement Medicine Workshop, Major Stories

TOGETHER WITH

Boat Show Fun Facts

SPONSORED BY THE CHOPTANK ANNAPOLIS

Where Boat Show Energy meets Fantastic & Fresh Seafood

THE DIGEST

Top clicks of the week 🏆

Major Stories 📣

No phones for St. Anne’s students 📱🚫

Where were we Wednesday? 📸

SPONSORED BY LAWN DOCTOR ANNAPOLIS

Enjoy your yard year-round

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Movement Medicine Workshop 🎾

CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ County Council meeting

EXTRA SPRINKLES

Transform your kitchen

Tee Off for a Cause with Outback Steakhouse and CBAC!

Yo VIP…Let’s Kick It!

What’s new at Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area?

NAPTOWN SCOOP WEATHER IS POWERED BY. . .

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

NAVY SPORTS

Upcoming Navy games & matches

THANKS!