🍦Forecast: Blue (Angel) Skies

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This week’s forecast: Blue (Angel) skies and American Pride

This is the best week of the year. Why? Two words – Blue Angels.

The Navy’s elite flight demonstration squad will perform its signature show over Annapolis Wednesday. Literally thousands of boats will anchor in the harbor and on the Severn to witness the amazing aerial acrobatics.

We have all the info you need (where to watch, boating restrictions, and timing) in our Ultimate Commissioning Week Guide. The best place to watch is 100% on the water so if you haven’t already texted every one of your friends with a boat, you better get on that.

Pro tip: The Blues practice for the show on Tuesday and it’s just as fun as Wednesday.

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Quick Hits

Greater Annapolis area dominates lax championships

Four Annapolis-area high school lacrosse teams are going to their respective state championships this week. Both Broadneck’s girls and boys teams will fight for ultimate Class 4A glory. The girls punched their ticket with a 17–4 rout of North County over the weekend. On the other hand, the Broadneck boys eeked out a 9–8 overtime win over Urbana to claim their spot. On the 3A side of things, the roles were reversed. Severna Park’s girls beat Westminster in a 13–12 overtime comeback and Severna Park’s boys embarrassed Chopticon 23–4. And it could have been worse. The Falcons were up 20–2 at halftime on just 21 shots.

All four teams will play in their respective state final games at Stevenson University in Owings Mills this week. ($)

Income-restricted community on Forest Drive gets approved

The Annapolis Planning Commission voted 4-2 Thursday to approve plans for The Willows after months of bureaucratic delays. Rents in the 58-unit community will be tiered based on income. No residents can earn more than 50% of the Baltimore area’s median income – currently $81,300 for a single person. Most of the apartments will go to families earning no more than 30% of the median income.

The Willows site is next to American Legion Post #141 on Forest Drive. Construction will begin in the next six months. ($)

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Local Business

Peake Social adds lacrosse

On the second episode of Naptown Scoop’s podcast, Peake Social co-founder Jeremiah Batucan could barely remember all of Peake Social’s sports leagues because they have so many. It just got even harder. The locally-owned adult sports league company has added 6 on 6 women’s lacrosse. Faceoffs start June 18 and all are welcome no matter how long it’s been since the last time you laced up.

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What’s Happenin’

Paca plant sale goes online

All remaining inventory from Historic Annapolis’ Paca Garden Plant Sale will be sold online starting at 10 AM today. The online store will be open until 8 PM on Thursday. Orders must be picked up curbside at 3 Martin Street between 10 AM and 2 PM this Saturday. No exceptions.

Chester Midshipmouse book signing

Naval Academy parent Susan Weisberg just published the third and final installment, Time and Tide, in her Chester Midshipmouse series. 100% of the proceeds from sales of the book support the Brigade of Midshipmen. Susan will be in Annapolis this week signing copies of her books on the Yard. Mugs sporting Chester’s mug will also be available. Tell your mids!

• 5/23 | 1–5 PM | Midshipmen Store

• 5/24 | 10 AM–1 PM | Naval Academy Gift Shop | Open to the public

• 5/24 | 2–5 PM | Midshipmen Store

Save this date: Maryland Seafood Festival

The Maryland Seafood Festival is coming to City Dock August 19 & 20. Along with loads of seafood purveyors, live music, and local craft beer, the festival will also feature its trademark Crab Soup Cookoff. Confirmed food vendors include Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Federal House, The Choptank, and many more. Early bird tickets are available now for just $10.

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Civil News

City Council meeting

On the agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting:

🏫 FY2024 budget
🏫 Relocation expenses when buildings are condemned
🏫 See full agenda

The meeting is at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall – 160 Duke of Gloucester, Annapolis, MD 21401. Click here to submit testimony or stream online.

Board of Education meeting

On the agenda for Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting:

🏫 2023–2024 calendar adjustments
🏫 Eastport Elementary infrastructure
🏫 See full agenda

The meeting is at 6:30 PM Wednesday in the Board Room at the Parham Building – 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Click here to submit testimony or stream online.

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Weather

Monday

77 🌡️ 57 | ⛅ | 2% | 💨 ENE 8 mph (7 knots)

Tuesday

72 🌡️ 55 | 🌥️ | 4% | 💨 E 10 mph (8 knots)

Live Music Lowdown

Monday

49 West | Uncouth Junction - W/ Rahsaan & Brian Forte | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The Lone Bellow | 8 PM | Tickets

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM

Sports

Intercollegiate sailing

05/23–26 @ ICSA Women's Fleet Race Championship

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