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🍦Introducing Annapolis Hope

🍦Introducing Annapolis Hope

County Council meeting, pumpkin patch, Kunta Kinte festival rescheduled...

Naptown Scoop
September 29, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Every day it gets colder and colder and the sweater drawer looks more and more appealing. I hope you’re as excited as me.

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

Introducing Annapolis Hope

On June 11, Annapolis experienced our worst mass shooting in five years. Nick Mireles, his son Mario Mireles-Ruiz, and their friend Christian Segovia were killed by a neighbor during a party at Mario’s home. Police reports said it was a parking dispute. It was charged as a hate crime.

Thirteen children were orphaned, three women were widowed, and three other people were wounded.

8 of those children belonged to fifty-five-year-old Nick Mireles and his wife, Sandra. Nick and Sandra were two years into a 5-year lease-to-own contract on their home. Without the income from Nick’s landscaping business, the family faces the risk of eviction. This is where we, the Annapolis community, are going to help.

If the Mireles’ buy the home within a year, it’s theirs for $247,000. Annapolis Hope is a massive fundraising effort to make that happen.

It won’t bring Nick back. Nothing can. But we can lift a tremendous burden off Sandra’s shoulders.

Naptown Scoop is throwing its full weight behind Annapolis Hope. We aren’t just supporting this effort, we’re leading it. But we can’t do it without help. Here’s what we need:

Three volunteers to coordinate corporate fundraising, church participation, and raffles. Respond to this email to apply.
Compassionate citizens to attend the Annapolis Hope kickoff event on October 10. Buy tickets here.
Generous givers to donate their hard-earned money. Click here to donate directly.

Gather ‘round, Annapolis. We’re going to show this family how Annapolis treats our own.

Oh by the way, when we say we’re leading this, we’re leading by example. We’re committing $1,000 cash, proceeds from The Great Annapolis Pumpkin Spice Coffee Crawl, proceeds from our limited edition holiday candle, and designing a limited edition sweatshirt to support this effort.

A MESSAGE FROM WESTFIELD ANNAPOLIS.

Help the library help those in need!

Did you know that 1 in 2 U.S. families cannot afford enough diapers to keep their children clean, dry, and healthy? This is true right here in Anne Arundel County. To help address that need in our community, the Discoveries Library Community Pantry is still collecting donations of diapers, wipes, and other hygiene supplies to fill the pantry for the coming year. Drop off at Discoveries Library in Westfield Annapolis anytime or use their Amazon wishlist to have items sent directly to the branch.

Community pantry distribution of diapers, wipes, hygiene supplies, menstrual products occurs twice a month- on the first Saturday of the month from 10-noon and the first Tuesday of the month from 6-7. Anyone is welcome to visit the library in Westfield Annapolis near Crate & Barrel for distribution or to be connected with the many resources the library offers to all.

This is it. The final weekend of the Western Shore Veterinary Hospital Great Naptown Scavenger Hunt. C2 has maintained their lead from Day 1, but it’s far from insurmountable. To those about to hunt, we salute you.

And remember, it’s not too late to register a team for the weekend. Click here to join the fun.

THE DIGEST

Top clicks of the week 🖱️

Monday: Meet the Naval Academy’s new dean + provost
Tuesday: It’s (almost) the law ⚖️
Wednesday: In Pursuit of the Perfect Pumpkin Spice Latte
Thursday: TGAPSCC Punch Cards Explained

Anchors Aweigh double episode drop

We’ve got two Navy sports podcasts for you today. First is the Anchors Aweigh podcast where Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst discuss how a government shutdown will affect Navy athletics. Second is the Navy Football Podcast where Bill Wagner, Keenan Reynolds, and Eric Kettani preview this weekend’s game against USF.

Here’s what Navy Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk says about the shows:

“Bill, your tireless efforts and your delivery are just extraordinary and so valuable to us. Peter, you're the voice of who we are and your in-depth analysis and passion for Navy athletics is something we cherish. The both of you are our one-two punch and thanks for what we do. We really appreciate the relationships.”

Special Olympics honors Anne Arundel schools

Six county high schools received national recognition from Special Olympics for their inclusive environments. (AAC pride moment: That’s twice as many of the rest of Maryland combined!) Broadneck, Crofton, Severna Park, and South River high schools earned the award for the first time. Northeast and Southern high schools renewed their status on the list of 2023 National Banner Unified Champion Schools. Annapolis High was named one of the top five Unified Champion Schools in the United States in 2022. Kudos to all teachers, students, and admins!

Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival rescheduled

The City of Annapolis announced yesterday that the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival which was canceled by tropical storm Ophelia will happen on October 28. It will still be held at City Dock and it will still be free. Meanwhile, at City Dock, Boat Show preparations are in full swing.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Weekend menu

Just like a waiter at your favorite restaurant, we’re here to read you the weekly specials. And just like a restaurant menu, we’ve marked our top picks with a 🍦

Friday

Saturday

MRE Birthday Party
🍦 Navy FB vs. USF (with exclusive Scoop discount!). Just enter the code NAPTOWNSCOOP right here to get this sweet deal. Kickoff is Saturday (9/30) at 3:30 PM in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Baygrass Festival (pre-party on Friday!)

Sunday

🍦 Art in the Park
First Sunday Arts

Weekend staples

Sometimes we get carried away with the one-time events in the Scoop but don’t forget about these great ongoing events this weekend!

Renaissance Festival. Saturday’s already sold out!
Food Truck Friday. Because you didn’t want to cook tonight anyway.

Gourds for good

Everyone loves a pumpkin patch. A charity pumpkin patch is even better. Every day in October, the Friends of the Light House hosts a pumpkin patch at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church. The pumpkins are grown on Kent Island and proceeds benefit the Light House. Open on Saturday (9/30), weekdays 2–6 PM and weekends 10 AM–6 PM. 1120 Spa Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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 Monday’s County Council meeting:

How should Parole Town Center be zoned and developed?
How should recovery residences install fire suppression systems?
See full agenda.

The meeting is Monday (10/2) at 7 PM at the Arundel Center (44 Calvert Street Annapolis, MD 21401). And heads up, the County website got a makeover. You can now view all public meetings here. Learn how to watch or submit testimony here.

Wanted: Super candidates for superintendent

The search is on for Maryland schools’ top dog since current superintendent Mohammed Choudhury pulled a U-turn on his contract extension. The end of Choudhury’s tenure isn’t known but the Department of Education and Board of Education are getting their ducks in a row. They’ve launched a search committee and hope to have a new superintendent by July 2024.

Candidates must: ✓ Serve for 4 years ✓ Be ready to carry out the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. ($)

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Get Hooked 🎣

Fish For A Cure (F4AC) is a fishing tournament and fundraising challenge for the Cancer Survivorship Program at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute. Register for the 17th annual tournament on Nov. 4! Grab your fishing buddies and enjoy a day of fishing on the Chesapeake Bay while supporting a good cause.*

Explore Annapolis differently ⚓️

Fall is the best time to sail and there’s no one better to do it with than the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Its skipjack, Wilma Lee, offers breathtaking cruises every week — from Heritage Cruises to Sunset Cruises. Get out on the water before we're landlocked all winter! Set sail on the Wilma Lee and experience our Chesapeake Bay in style.*

*indicates sponsored advertising content.

WEATHER

Friday

69 🌡️ 62 | 🌧️ | 32% | 💨 N 9 mph (8 knots)

Saturday

72 🌡️ 60 | ⛅ | 18% | 💨 N 11 mph (10 knots)

Sunday

77 🌡️ 63 | ☀️ | 7% | 💨 N 9 mph (8 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

NAVY SPORTS

Past results

Men’s Water Polo (11-3)
9/28 vs. George Washington | W 15–6

Upcoming Navy games

Women’s Cross Country
9/30 vs. Paul Short Invitational | 10 AM

Men’s Cross Country
9/30 vs. Paul Short Invitational | 9:30 AM

Navy Football (1-2)
9/30 vs. South Florida | 3:30 PM | Click here to use code NAPTOWNSCOOP for 40% off tickets!

Women’s Golf
9/30–10/1 vs. Navy Fall Invitational | TBA

Women’s Lacrosse
9/29 vs. Towson | 5:45 PM
9/29 @ Maryland | 7 PM

Men's Heavyweight Rowing
10/1 @ Head of the Riverfront (Plebes Only) | 9:25 AM

Women’s Rugby (1-2)
10/1 @ Long Island | Noon

Men’s Rugby (4-0)
9/30 vs. Kutztown | Noon

Offshore Sailing
9/30–10/1 vs. Shields Trophy Regatta | All Day

Intercollegiate Sailing
9/30–10/1 @ Carl Van Duyne MAISA Men's Singlehandeds | All Day
9/30–10/1 @ Danmark Trophy | All Day
9/30–10/1 vs. Women's Atlantic Coast Championships - Round One | All Day

Women’s Soccer (6-3-3)
10/1 vs. Boston University | 1 PM

Men’s Soccer (4-4-1)
9/30 vs. Lehigh | Noon

Sprint Football (1-0)
9/29 vs. Mansfield | 7 PM

Women’s Tennis
9/29–10/1 vs. Navy Blue & Gold Invitational | All Day

Women’s Triathlon
10/1 vs. Waterman's Sprint Triathlon | 9 AM

Women’s Volleyball (10-2)
9/29 vs. Bucknell | 7 PM
9/30 vs. Lafayette | 7:30 PM

Men’s Water Polo (11-3)
9/30 vs. #18 Fordham | 7 PM
10/1 vs. Bucknell | 12 PM

Chet says Army can join American Athletic Conference

You know when mom let you sit in the backseat with your archrival sibling on a road trip? And it rocked ‘cause you could bother each other for 10 hours straight? Well, it’s looking like we could be stuck next to Army, so let the games begin. Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk says he supports Army joining the American Athletic Conference. There’s an open spot ever since SMU left. If it happens, beating Army would now count as a conference win 😎.

ICYMI: Chet Gladchuck talks about Army’s conference moves in our exclusive interview on Naptown Scoop’s Anchors Aweigh Podcast. Hear it for yourself.

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