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Annapolis celebrates Juneteenth, Farragut Farmers Market returns, last sawmill conserved...

Naptown Scoop
June 15, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. America’s version of the Tour de France started this week. It’s called Race Across America (RAAM) but unlike the Tour, there are no stages. Once the clock starts, it doesn’t stop until the riders reach our very own City Dock – which should be sometime next week 🚴

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Father’s Day ideas
Juneteenth Parade/Festival info
Annapolis’s newest coffee shop

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon

P.S. Happy birthday to Cailey Locklair! 🎂 🥳

Tides and Tunes returns in force

Over 1,000 people packed the beach, docks, parking lot, and wherever else they could last night at the Maritime Museum for the return of the quintessential Annapolis concert series – Tides and Tunes. Timmie and Tambo rocked as usual. I’m still convinced Timmie could double for Chris Stapleton in a pinch (with a fake beard of course). As attendee Ray Witte said, it was “crowded but definitely a good time.”

Next up? Sweet Leda next week. The show starts at 7 PM.

P.S. Naptown Scoop is a proud sponsor of Tides and Tunes. Look out for our logo behind the stage!

Taste the Rainbow at The Choptank

The humble orange crush. A workhorse of warm-weather leisure and Annapolis' unofficial drink of summer. Did you know it was invented in Ocean City back in ‘95?

As an Annapolis icon, The Choptank knew it needed good, no, great crushes. It all starts with juice – fresh squeezed just like it was in Ocean City circa 1995. Well . . . technically it starts with the ice. Pellet ice like everyone's favorite chicken restaurant uses. Then comes the juice.

Followed by Texas-made Deep Eddy vodka, triple sec, and a splash of Sprite. Swap club soda and you have a skinny crush.

Personally, I'm a grapefruit guy. Not skinny. Something about that huge fresh slice hanging off the rim like a bow on a birthday present gets me every time.

Winter’s over. It’s crush season at The Choptank. Make your reservations today.

THE DIGEST

🌳 The last sawmill

DNR and the Scenic Rivers Land Trust (SRLT) recently partnered with Crownsville’s Gary and Janet Garman to permanently conserve 130 acres of land. The property was #8 on SRLT’s top 100 properties to conserve. The Garmans could have developed a neighborhood with at least 24 homes. Instead, it will be forest and farm forever with just one main residence and two guest houses. The conservation easement also includes the last remaining sawmill in Anne Arundel County.

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Golden morning

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LOCAL BUSINESS

🐶 Eastport’s new morning routine

When I say “famous dog” you may think Toto, Snoopy, or Lassie. We think Oscar. He’s the namesake of Eastport’s newest coffee shop – which happens to be a restored 1970s Shastra trailer. The Oscar’s team is near and dear to Scoop’s heart (one co-owner designed our logo). And they’re also veterans of the Annapolis restaurant scene. After weeks of soft opening, Oscar’s is now open 7 AM–12 PM daily in the Horn Point Harbor parking lot. 105 Eastern Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Oscar’s owners (L ➡️ R) Lee and Katie Snead, Garrett Harper, Joshua Bruce, and Will Cunha

Ribbon cutting 🤝 Hair cutting

After 25 years of styling hair, Kimberly knows there’s nothing like a fresh cut. Her brand new salon, All Dolled Up, opens with a ribbon cutting today at 4 PM. Come see the chic new space where they offer color treatments, cuts, balayage, and much more. 946 Bay Ridge Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403.

🍓Farragut Farmers Market returns

Strawberries aren’t berries. Pumpkins are fruits. Not all oranges are orange. Confused yet? The Farragut Farmers Market opens at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium this Sunday (and continues weekly through August 20) and you can bring your botanical identity crisis with you. For its second season, the market has more vendors, yoga, live music, and more. Parking at the stadium is free but so is walking or biking 😉. 9 AM–1 PM Sunday.

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.

Coffee, Cars, & Cops

You know what dads love? Aside from falling asleep during movies, bad jokes, and clinking grill tongs. . . . They love cars.

So if you are a dad, have a dad, are married to a dad, or you just love cars, you might want to block 9–11 AM on June 18 on your calendar.

Westfield Annapolis is hosting the Mid-Atlantic Venom Mustangs & Muscle Cars Club and Anne Arundel County PD for a family-friendly gearhead gathering. Aside from the cars, there will also be a DJ, food trucks, and other family-friendly activities.

Click here to learn more.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

🎆 Annapolis celebrates Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a relative newcomer to the Annapolis parade scene – this is just its third running – but it’s already become one of the most popular. The parade steps off at 12 PM at City Dock and is followed by a free all-day festival at the Bates Athletic Complex. Read that last sentence again. Unlike all other Annapolis parades, this one starts at City Dock. The festival includes performances from Vivian Green, Rakim, and more as well as dozens of local vendors. Don’t miss the fireworks at 9:15 PM! Parade route 👇️

2023 Annapolis Juneteenth Parade route

History lesson: Juneteenth marks the day when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865. Maryland enslaved people saw emancipation 230 days earlier.

🧘 Sweating outside is more fun

Do you like your burpees or chaturanga with a side of sunscreen? Then these free workout classes are for you this weekend.

Lululemon Summer Sweat Series: Vinyasa Flow
Lexie Rakow leads a 60-minute vinyasa flow. Saturday from 9–10 AM. Register here. 2002 Annapolis Mall Road #Unit 1454, Annapolis, MD 21401
Boot Camp and Brunch
Life Time coaches lead a conditioning class followed by brunch from True Food Kitchen. Saturday from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM. Register here. 307 Sail Pl, Annapolis, MD 21401

Regular weekend events

🎤 Summer Concerts at Annapolis Town Center. The Original Moonlighters play from 5–8 PM Friday at Annapolis Town Center’s Boathouse Pavilion next to P.F. Chang’s

🎸 Summer Concerts at Goshen Farm. The first of a six-show series. Sparks & McCoy plays at 6:30 PM; Guava Jelly plays at 7:40 PM. Bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks, and drinks! 1420 Cape St Claire Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401.

🍝 Dinner Under the Stars. Eat, drink, and dance under stars and string lights on Inner West Street. Saturday from 6–10 PM.

🎻 City Dock Concert Series. Hotel Paradise Orchestra plays from 6–8 PM on Sunday. Bring your dancing shoes!

👨 Still need Father’s Day plans?

We’ve got some ideas. And don’t forget the classic Home Depot gift card!

🍩 Donuts with Dad 5k hosted by Charm City Run. Free registration includes a donut! 8–10 AM.

🏎️ Coffee, Cars, & Cops at Westfield Annapolis. Muscle cars, food trucks, face painting, balloon artists! 9–11 AM.

⛵ Brunch cruise on the schooner Woodwind. 11 AM–1 PM.

⛵ Lunch cruise on the skipjack Wilma Lee. 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

🛳️ Father’s Day on the Bay with Watermark. Includes 3 hours ashore in Saint Michaels during the Antique and Classic Boat Festival. 10 AM–5:30 PM

⚽ Annapolis Blues vs. Grove FC - Richmond. Use the code DAD2023 when getting tickets to play on the field with your kids before the gates open. Game time: 5 PM. Pops on the Pitch: 2:30–3:30 PM.

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 passes 2024 budget

County Executive Steuart Pittman plans to spend $2.14 billion in 2024. Which is about $2.14 billion more than I’ll ever spend in a year. Now that County Council’s approved it (with a 6-1 vote), we looked for some highlights so you don’t have to read 648 pages of boring (but important) math.

More money for teachers: AACPS employees will get raises of 6–8% and starting teacher salaries are jumping to around $58k.
More public safety positions: 23 new police officers, 18 new firefighters, and 1 new captain.
Tax hikes: Property tax rates are rising from 93 cents per $100 of assessed value to 98 cents per $100. Any earners making over $400k (or $480k for joint filers) will also see a slight bump.

If you want to read for yourself, you can read the whole budget or the abridged version right here.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Liberate your yard from those pesky mosquitoes

Are mosquitoes ruining your barbeque party? Do you find yourself irritated by the sound of buzzing mosquitoes running laps around your ears? Time to end it & reclaim your right over the yard. Lawn Doctor’s Yard Armour Mosquito Barrier Treatment is an easy, powerful, & long-lasting way to get rid of those annoying critters. It targets adult mosquitoes & developing eggs to reduce the mosquito population. Get rid of mosquitoes in your yard.*

Scammers and Spammers hate Aura

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Connect to clean energy in 2 minutes

Whether you rent or own, you can get the benefits of solar. How? A little thing called Community Solar – which is when you join a local solar farm to get the benefits of solar without installing your own panels. Luckily, Annapolis has a huge solar farm. With Arcadia Power, you can join it for no extra cost and get guaranteed monthly savings on your power bill. Sign up today to get an extra $10 towards your first bill.*

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WEATHER

Friday

77 🌡️ 64 | ⛈️ | 76% | 💨 S 8 mph (7 knots)

Saturday

81 🌡️ 63 | ⛅ | 20% | 💨 NW 12 mph (10 knots)

Sunday

82 🌡️ 67 | 🌤️ | 2% | 💨 SW 7 mph (6 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

SPORTS

Your captains are. . . .

The Naval Academy announced 4 more captains for next year’s sports teams.

🎾 Women’s tennis – Stella Ribaudo
🏊️ Women’s swimming & diving - Teresa Milio
🏊️ Men’s swimming & diving – Matt Murphy
🏈 Sprint football – Liam Brown & Nadir Emlemdi

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THANKS!

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🍦The dog-friendliest coffee shop in town

Annapolis celebrates Juneteenth, Farragut Farmers Market returns, last sawmill conserved...

TOGETHER WITH

Tides and Tunes returns in force

SPONSORED BY THE CHOPTANK

Taste the Rainbow at The Choptank

THE DIGEST

🌳 The last sawmill

#NAPTOWNSCOOP

Golden morning

LOCAL BUSINESS

🐶 Eastport’s new morning routine

Ribbon cutting 🤝 Hair cutting

🍓Farragut Farmers Market returns

SPONSORED BY WESTFIELD ANNAPOLIS

Coffee, Cars, & Cops

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

🎆 Annapolis celebrates Juneteenth

🧘 Sweating outside is more fun

Regular weekend events

👨 Still need Father’s Day plans?

CIVIL NEWS

💰County Council passes 2024 budget

EXTRA SPRINKLES

Liberate your yard from those pesky mosquitoes

Scammers and Spammers hate Aura

Connect to clean energy in 2 minutes

WEATHER

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

SPORTS

Your captains are. . . .

THANKS!