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🍦The Great Naptown Scavenger Hunt

🍦The Great Naptown Scavenger Hunt

Songwriter’s festival, Scoop’s pick of Fundraisers, Thursday night football…

Naptown Scoop
September 14, 2023

Good morning, Annapolis. It’s double-feature week for our two Navy sports podcasts. Take a listen to the Navy Football Podcast to hear about tonight’s game against Memphis. Take a listen to the Anchors Aweigh Podcast for all other Navy sports news.

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

Naptown Scoop’s Scavenger Hunt returns for year 3 (with new challenges!)

When I was a kid, I always liked big games. Capture the Flag in huge backyards, Manhunt outside at night. That sort of thing. Now that I’m older, I still like big games.

That’s why I created the Great Naptown Scavenger Hunt, this year presented by our friends at Western Shore Veterinary Hospital.

Here’s the deal. We have 70+ challenges happening all over the city. It starts Saturday morning (9/23) and ends Sunday evening (9/24). And it’s made for families with kids!

We even have a sweet prize package: A $100 gift card for Mission Escape Rooms, $100 gift card for Franklin’s Toys, and a $50 gift card for Always Ice Cream Company.

Registering a team costs $25 which will be a fantastic hourly rate of fun. Last year we had almost 40 teams! Click here to register.

THE DIGEST

Scoop’s picks: Upcoming fundraisers

You can’t spell “fundraiser” without “fun!”

Eastport Yacht Club Foundation virtual auction. Proceeds from this online auction support hundreds of student scholarships each year. Thursday (9/14) through 9/24. Bid here.

Books for International Goodwill book sale. Shop thousands of books from $1 to $3. Your support helps B.I.G. send books all around the world. Friday (9/15) 3–5 PM and Saturday (9/16) 8 AM–2 PM at 451 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Happy Hour for Hawaii. A $45 minimum donation to the Maui Strong Fund gets you in at Homestead Gardens Davidsonville on October 5. There’s also a chance to win a trip to Cancun with airfare included, specialty drinks, and a performance from Hula Maryland. October 5 from 4:30–6:30 PM. Bring your donation receipt! It’s also your ticket :)

Bountiful Harvest supporting The Annapolis Light House. Get your cowboy boots ready. Bountiful Harvest is a country-themed party that funds The Annapolis Light House’s work addressing not just homelessness, but the root causes of the problem. Friday, October 20 from 7–11 PM at the Atreeum at Soaring Timbers. Get tickets.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Save the date: Pumpkin spice everything 🎃

Fall Fest at Annapolis Town Center is one month away! Pick your own pumpkin, make s’mores, explore a hay maze, and more. The first 600 kids get a free gift if you donate canned goods to the Food Bank. Free but registration is required. October 14, 11 AM–2 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.

It’s frustrating, but…

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Rock the Dock TONIGHT

Naptown Scoop and friends at Rock the Dock 2022

Last year the Rotaract raised $22k at Rock the Dock. Tonight, they’re hoping to crush that number (that pun will make sense in 2 sentences) for The Complete Player. If you didn’t win our Instagram giveaway, you can still grab tickets. There’s a crush bar, all-you-can-eat BBQ, live music, a silent auction, and more. 6–9 PM at the Annapolis Maritime Museum.

The Complete Player is a local nonprofit that equips underserved youth to be tomorrow’s leaders.

This weekend: Annapolis Songwriters Festival 🎸🎤

100+ artists. 13+ venues. All packed into an exciting 4 days. The second annual Annapolis Songwriters Festival starts tonight (9/14) and runs through Sunday (9/17). This festival is unique because it connects so many otherwise unaffiliated venues around Annapolis. It also puts billboard artists alongside local ones. And seeing a huge concert just steps from the harbor will never get old.

See the schedule and get tickets.

🔦 Local spotlight: Former Navy football player Chris Nurthen plays with Mark Shiba at 12 PM Friday (9/15) at 49 West. Chris graduated in 2015 and is now a professional musician in Memphis. He even wrote a song about his USNA host family!

Weekend Preview

Annapolis Songwriters Festival. Blondie headlines Friday (9/15). Leann Rimes headlines Sunday (9/16). And while headliners are great, don’t miss over 100 other concerts at over a dozen venues over the next 4 days.

Tawes Garden Native Plant Festival. Learn how to support native plants and sustainable gardening. Saturday (9/16) 10 AM–2 PM at 580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Keels and Wheels. All chrome, steel, and gleaming wood. Fantastic motorcycles, cars, and boats are on display with food and music Saturday in the Annapolis Yacht Club parking lot. Everyone (not just members) is free to walk through and dream. 9/16 from 8:30 AM–12:30 PM at 2 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401.

National Treaty of Paris Festival. It’s been 240 years since the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Celebrate the anniversary with reenactments, activities, exhibits, and more. Saturday (9/16) from 10 AM–4 PM at Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library. 1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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

Acting Director of Public Works tapped for permanent role

The City Council confirmed Burr Vogel as Director of the Department of Public Works this week. Burr’s been acting director since June following the retirement of David Jarrell but now he can actually order the business cards. Burr is a retired Naval officer (thank you for your service, sir), licensed Professional Engineer, and two-time director of public works for other municipalities.

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WEATHER

Thursday

78 🌡️ 60 | ☀️ | 2% | 💨 NNE 11 mph (10 knots)

Friday

76🌡️ 59 | ☀️ | 2% | 💨 NNE 13 mph (11 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

Friday

SPORTS

Navy Schedule

Football (1-1)
9/14 @ Memphis | 7:30 PM

Offshore Sailing
9/14-15 @ U.S. Offshore Championships

Women’s Soccer (4-1-3)
9/15 vs. Lehigh | 7 PM

Men’s Tennis
9/15 @ Penn Invite | 9 AM
9/15 vs. Joe Hunt Invitational | 11 AM

Women’s Volleyball (8-1)
9/15 @ Loyola | 7 PM

Men's Water Polo (5-3)
9/14 vs. #20 Air Force | 6:30 PM

Navy basketball seasons announced 🏀

The Naval Academy announced dates for both the men’s and women’s 2023–2024 basketball seasons. There are 28 opportunities to catch a home game so whether you’re a diehard Navy fan or a casual fan looking for something fun and inexpensive to do with the kids, check out the schedules.

Season tickets are available now for men’s games, women’s game, or both for super fans. Individual game tickets will go on sale later this fall.

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THANKS!

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🍦The Great Naptown Scavenger Hunt

Songwriter’s festival, Scoop’s pick of Fundraisers, Thursday night football…

Naptown Scoop’s Scavenger Hunt returns for year 3 (with new challenges!)

THE DIGEST

Scoop’s picks: Upcoming fundraisers

LOCAL BUSINESS

Save the date: Pumpkin spice everything 🎃

SPONSORED BY ANNE ARUNDEL UROLOGY

It’s frustrating, but…

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Rock the Dock TONIGHT

This weekend: Annapolis Songwriters Festival 🎸🎤

Weekend Preview

CIVIL NEWS

Acting Director of Public Works tapped for permanent role

WEATHER

Thursday

Friday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

Friday

SPORTS

Navy Schedule

Navy basketball seasons announced 🏀

THANKS!