🍦Get your autumn on 🍁

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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, the local newsletter that’s as efficient as the Boat Show change-over.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Fall Rummage Sale 🪑

• Coming up this Week 📆 

• Vape Take Back at AACPL 🚭️ 

Let’s get to it.

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

Get your autumn on 🍁 

If you’re looking to fall into some fall fun, then why choose between carving pumpkins, solving a corn maze, or showing off a spooky costume? There are local events where you can do all these activities and more all month long.

We rounded up a list of the best fall festivals within a 30-minute drive, and we gotta say: There are some autumnal excursions you don’t want to leaf off your calendar. Check out our fall festival guide.

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It’s all about balance

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Her training is impressive – starting with a prestigious Otolaryngology (ear, nose, & throat) residency followed by an advanced Facial Plastic Surgery fellowship awarded to only 46 surgeons a year. 

She’s now practicing in Annapolis, blending a natural aesthetic with advanced surgical techniques to deliver refined results. Schedule a consultation today to see how Dr. Murthy can make your beauty sing.

THE DIGEST

Let’s get Kate to $5K in fundraising 🏃‍♀️🥇

A few weeks ago, we told you about how bestselling author and marathon runner Kate Myers is raising $5K to benefit Bras for Girls as she trains for the New York City Marathon. As of this writing, she’s almost (almost!) halfway to her fundraising goal with a little more than a month to go. Let’s see whether we can get her to the finish line (figuratively speaking, of course — getting to that literal finish line is gonna be up to her).

Remember, if you donate certain amounts, you could be eligible for a shout-out in her upcoming book, Salty:

📖 For $26.20, you will get a signed copy of the new book
📖 For $262, Kate will include your name in the Acknowledgments section of the new book. (First 50 donations)
📖 For $1,262, Kate will name a character in the book after you (potentially even a villain!)

Ready to donate? Visit her fundraising page.

Escape the vape 💨

Here’s one more reason why the library is so cool. Did you know the EPA considers vape pens hazardous waste? So instead of tossing your vape pens or cartridges in the trash, you can safely and anonymously drop them off in any Vape Take Back Bin at any branch of Anne Arundel County Public Library. This campaign runs all of October and honors National Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week. 🌎

Board of Public Works approves $3.8 million for park upgrades and acquisitions 🌳🅿️ 

Maryland is sprucing up its parks! The Board of Public Works greenlit $3.8 million in grants from Program Open Space – Local to boost outdoor fun. The Department of Natural Resources established Program Open Space in 1969, symbolizing Maryland’s long-term commitment to conserving our natural resources while providing exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities.

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SPONSORED BY ANNAPOLIS ORTHODONTICS

Seven’s the magic number 😁

Most people don’t know this, but there are a handful of dental conditions that if addressed early, can save you a lot of complicated orthodontic treatment at a later age. 

That’s why Annapolis Orthodontics created the First Look. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends a First Look by age 7.

First Looks are always complimentary, and despite what most people think, you don’t need a dentist’s referral.

Annapolis Orthodontics is locally owned and lovingly operated by Dr. Julie Langguth. Schedule a First Look with Dr. Julie today!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Coming up this week

Monday

🔬🎨STEAM Mondays: It’s full STEAM ahead at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library from 3:30–4:30 PM. Learn about different STEM careers by playing Bingo! For grades 3 and up.

👻 Spirits of the Past Tours: Kick off spooky season with a tour of the historic William Paca House with tales of the past. Tours offered throughout October, including Halloween! Get tickets (click “other dates” for more options).

📚 PJ Family Storytime: Don your PJs while its still daylight and head to Severna Park Library from 6–6:30 PM for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities.

Thursday

⛵️ Annapolis Sailboat Show: Boat Show weekend No. 2 drops anchor Thursday, October 10 until Monday, October 14. See what’s for sale. P.S. Don’t forget your boat manners.

🍷 🛍️ Grapes Wine Bar Sip & Shop: Shop local artisans while you sip wine? Yes, please! No ticket needed. Hosted by Wine Cellars of Annapolis/Grapes Wine Bar from 4:30–7:30 PM. – 1410 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD

📗 Park Books Author Event: Join Park Books for an exciting talk with award-winning author Jamar Nicholas from 6–7:30 PM, as he shares about "Leon the Extraordinary," the latest installment in his thrilling graphic novel series.

Saturday

🎂 Wildberry Birthday Party: Celebrate 5 years of Wildberry from 9 AM–1 PM at 1047 St. Stephens Church Road, Crownsville! Shop 60+ local businesses, enjoy live music, and get free balloon creations by Clementine the Clown. Local author Britney Chamberlain will sign her new cookbook, Britney Breaks Bread.

💃 Cali Fair | Feria de Cali: Watch a live salsa performance and a miniature exhibition from 2–3 PM at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library.

🚣🏻‍♀️The Annapolis Dragon Boat Club: Come paddle on Spa Creek in support of breast cancer recovery and all other cancers. Arrive no later than 8 AM, practice goes 8:30–10 AM. – Pier 4 Marina (301 Fourth Street, Annapolis, MD 21403)

Sunday

🚣🏻‍♀️ Continue the Dragon Boat adventure on Sunday with the Annapolis Dragon Boat Club’s Dragonfest from noon to 4 PM. The third annual fest will include a raffle, 50/50, silent auction, wine pull, and fun kids’ activities. The menu has BBQ, oysters, hot dogs, beer, water, and sodas.

Fall Rummage Sale 🪑🎿 🖼️

Want a great way to repurpose, reuse, and recycle? ♻️ Annapolis Recreation & Parks will host its rummage sale on Saturday, October 19, from 8 AM to noon in Pip Moyer Rec Center’s parking lot (273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis). Find furniture, skis, golf clubs, or other discounted treasures. There's still time to sign up as a vendor if you’re decluttering! Click on “Special Events” to choose if you’ll BYO table/chairs ($20) or if you need a table and two chairs supplied ($25).

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 today’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 21401

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

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NAPTOWN SCOOP WEATHER IS POWERED BY. . .

Monday

73 🌡️ 53 | ☀️ | 8% | 💨 NW 12 mph (10 knots)

Tuesday

69 🌡️ 51 | ☀️ | 5% | 💨 NW 9 mph (8 knots)

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

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Heather Britt & Michael McHenry + Skribe | 7:30–10:30 PM
Brian Boru | PJ and Neal | 6–9 PM

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Past results

Football (5-0)
10/5 @ Air Force | W 34-7

Navy Hockey
10/4 vs. Pittsburgh | W 4-3

Women's Soccer (8-6-1)
10/5 @ Women's Soccer at Boston University | T 1-1

Men's Soccer (3-4-4)
10/5 vs. Loyola | W 3-2

Women's Rugby (2-2)
10/4 @ Air Force | W 71-8

Men's Rugby (6-0)
10/4 @ Air Force | W 79-14

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