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Good morning, Annapolis. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Western Shore Veterinary Hospital Great Naptown Scavenger Hunt. Our new abacus is coming on Prime same-day shipping today so we’ll announce the winner tomorrow.

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

P.S. Keep punching and tagging us in your TGAPSCC2023 pics! We love to see it. What’s TGAPSCC2023? Click here to find out! (It’s a coffee thing).

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THE DIGEST

Navy Football Podcast: USF Recap

It was a great start. It was a season-high 30 points. But it was not enough to beat USF. Navy fell to the South Florida Bulls 44–30 on Saturday. Listen to Bill Wagner and our Navy Football Podcast crew break it all down in today’s 30-minute episode. Perfect for a morning walk, drive to work, or in between sets at the gym.

Navy hires firm to design safer firing range near Greenbury Point

So you know how access to Greenbury Point is sometimes blocked because people are training on the firing range nearby? That may not happen much longer. A Georgia company just got a $300k contract to draw up plans to fully baffle the range.

Baffles are bullet blockers that will stop errant bullets from going on unauthorized hiking adventures at Greenbury Point. Once they’re built, we won’t need a Surface Danger Zone that closes when the range is open.

The design will be done this spring, at which point construction bids will open.

City Council passes Wells Cove resolution

The courts declared it. City Council’s resolved it. There’s no doubt now (except for the active litigation) that Wells Cove is a public water access point. This latest resolution passed by City Council calls for a sign indicating public water access and prohibits anything from impeding public access. ($)

Lost? Here’s some background Scoop:

The Blue Heron Cove condos were built on Wells Cove in the 80s. A City Council resolution required a path giving the public access to walk at the cove. No formal agreement was made. Two Eastport residents sued for access in February 2021. That suit was dismissed. An easement agreement was made allowing access to the path but not the water. A second suit was filed and that’s where we are now.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

New restaurant at Annapolis Town Center

J. Alexander’s is opening today in the former Gordon Biersch spot at Annapolis Town Center. There’s a ribbon cutting at 10:30 AM and the doors open for lunch directly after. The menu features a wide selection of American classics. We will of course let you know how it is shortly. 1906 Towne Centre Blvd, Suite 155, Annapolis, MD 21401.

IKEA’s coming to town

Ödmjuk. Järvfjället. Mästerby. If these words mean something to you, you either speak Swedish or love IKEA products. Good news for the latter: an IKEA “Plan & Order” is coming to the Harbour Center. This is a massively scaled-down version of the classic superstore where you can order and pick up products. It’s expected to open in late 2023.

Fun fact: You could fit about 75 of these Plan & Order stores in a typical IKEA superstore.

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Attune your inner yogi… 🧘

Do you want to deepen your yoga practice with heart and hip openers? Then Yoga Factory's upcoming classes and workshops with visiting guest teacher Posey Daves are perfect for you.

• Saturday November 4th, 11 AM: Vinyasa

• Sunday November 5th, 11.15 AM: Vinyasa

• Sunday November 5th, 1 PM: Backbends and Hip Openers Workshop

One of Posey’s specialties is teaching yoga practitioners how to safely and effectively discover the edges of their hip opening and backbend practice in a fun and dynamic way. This class is perfect for any practitioner – wherever you are in your journey, Posey will welcome you with open palms!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Spooky season is upon us

Which one are you?

• Speedy Spooky: You sweated like a banshee while hanging fake cobwebs weeks ago.

• Spooky Purist: You waited until 12:01 AM on the first day of October to haunt your halls.

Whichever you are, Halloween is now 29 days away and we’re here to help you fill up the cute chalkboard calendar from Etsy in your kitchen.

🎥 Retro Replay. Landmark Theatres at Annapolis Harbour Center is showing horror classics for $5 on 10/3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Get tickets.

🪦 St. Anne’s Cemetery Tour. Who’s buried under there? Take a tour of the historic cemetery at Hammond-Harwood house. 10/14. Tickets.

👻 Haunted Harbour Day. Annapolis Harbour Center throws a haunted fest with trick-or-treating, costume contests, raffles, and more. 10/21. Learn more.

🎃 Pumpkin Walk. Hammond-Harwood House hosts a family-friendly costume parade around the mansion. Adult beverages for you, snacks for the kids. It’s a win-win. 10/27. Tickets.

🪶 Whispers of the Raven. Step into Hammond-Harwood’s ballroom for an Edgar Allan Poe-inspired evening of music and readings. 10/28. Tickets.

💐 Wildberry Halloween Field Market. Come dressed up and trick-or-treat throughout the market**.** Stay tuned for the vendor lineup. 10/28.

🧟 Zombie Dash 5K. The Brick Companies host a costume run on 10/29 at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Proceeds benefit the center. Tickets.

🕯️ Special Historic Hauntings. Watermark teams up with Historic Annapolis every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in October for a walking tour of Annapolis’ lesser-known haunted sites. Tickets.

Save these dates

DragonFest. Don’t mess with the Annapolis Dragon Boat Club. In 2017, they set a Guinness World Record for paddling a half marathon in under 3 hours. On October 14, you can support that fire-breathing strength 🐉 at the 2nd Annual DragonFest. The free street festival kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with music, food, raffles, and an online auction. Learn more.

Food & Farm Fest. Farm-to-table is so in right now. And for good reason. It tastes better and it’s better for the earth. Chesapeake Bay Foundation (host of the fabulous Bands in the Sand) is hosting a celebration of locally grown food at their own Clagett Farm on October 14. Click here to get an all-inclusive ticket.

Captain Avery’s Oyster Fest. The Captain Avery Museum in Shady Side hosts its 26th annual Oyster Festival on 10/14. The festival celebrates the museum’s namesake — Captain Avery himself — who made a living selling oysters from the Bay. Tour the museum for local history, enjoy local music, and (of course) eat fresh oysters. Tickets.

Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade

I know, I know – we just started using the word “Halloween” around here. But Eastport Yacht Club just announced the 2023 Lights Parade date so this Scoop is gonna be spooky and jolly, OK? The beloved Annapolis tradition is December 9 from 6–8 PM.

For the uninitiated, this is when a bunch of hearty Annapolitans decorate their boats with lights and freeze their jingle bells off parading down Ego Alley and Spa Creek for thousands of equally freezing spectators.

It’s great fun and absolutely worth layering up for. Click here to enter a boat! Otherwise, stay tuned for spectating instructions.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

The perfect Spring… ☘️

… green grass, blooming flowers, a blue sky. What else do you want? A great lawn in the Spring starts in the Fall. And the best way to make sure it’s all lush and green, is to work with Lawn Doctor. Their weed maintenance and winterization services will keep your grass healthy and vibrant all year long. Get your free quote today.*

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WEATHER

Monday

77 🌡️ 62 | ☀️ | 6% | 💨 NNE 8 mph (7 knots)

Tuesday

77 🌡️ 61 | ☀️ | 7% | 💨 NNE 6 mph (5 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Lance Taylor, Ruben Dobbs & Alex Peters | 7:30–10 PM
Brian Boru | PJ snd Neal | 6–9 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Erin Coburn & Leilani Kilgore | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Open Mic Night | 8 PMS

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Jazz Jam | 8–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Walter Trout | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | b.en | 7 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Last weekend’s scores

Navy Football (1–3)
9/30 vs. South Florida | W 44–30

Women’s Rugby (2–2)
10/1 @ Long Island | W 19–18

Men’s Rugby (5–0)
9/30 vs. Kutztown | W 55–15

Women’s Soccer (6–4–3)
10/1 vs. Boston University | L 3–2

Men’s Soccer (5–4–1)
9/30 vs. Lehigh | W 2–0

Sprint Football (2–0)
9/29 vs. Mansfield | W 45–0

Women’s Volleyball (11–3)
9/29 vs. Bucknell | W 3–2
9/30 vs. Lafayette | L 3–2

Men’s Water Polo (12–4)
9/30 vs. #18 Fordham | L 12–9
10/1 vs. Bucknell | W 15–10

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