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Naptown Scoop
January 11, 2024
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. MLK Jr. Day doesn’t always land on Dr. King’s birthday; it’s always the third Monday of January. But this year, it does happen to be MLK’s true birthday, January 15. We hope you enjoy the long weekend in his honor.
Let’s get to it.
— Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, Dylan Roche, & Lauren Burke Meyer
P.S. Happy birthday to Corey Tolliver! 🍰
SPONSORED BY THE CHOPTANK ANNAPOLIS
Did you know The Choptank has Happy Hour every weekday? 🦀
Well, now you know. Every weekday, Monday through Friday, it’s Happy Hour at The Choptank from 3 PM to 6 PM, exclusively at the Bar.
That comes with a special happy hour menu which all dishes pictured are part of.
End your workday, catch up with friends, or start your weekend early on Ego Alley along Annapolis’ famous city dock.
Many of The Choptank’s most popular, signature items are part of the special Happy Hour menu. Visit today and enjoy The Choptank’s deliciousness at lower prices.
THE DIGEST
Top clicks of the week 🏆
Monday: Coyote naming contest
Tuesday: Top stories of 2023
Wednesday: Flood Photos Part 1
Thursday: Flood Photos Part 2
Coyote name finalists are here. Vote now 🗳️
The names are in! We have 6 final names for the new decoy coyote at Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. Head here to vote for your favorite. We promise this will be the most inconsequential vote you’ll cast in 2024 😉
P.S. If you’re wondering why there’s one clear human name among the animal names, it’s the name of the fisherman who suggested the coyote.
Community Support Grants
Whoever said the best things in life are free was being a little optimistic. Some good deeds cost money. But if you’re a nonprofit in Anne Arundel County, you may be in luck. Applications for Community Support Grants are now open through February 22 for an anticipated $2 million in total grants.
So, who’s a good fit for the grant? Priority will be given to programs and initiatives aimed at “providing services to underserved populations, addressing the health and well-being of communities, promoting equity and inclusion, and eliminating the Opportunity Gap in education.”
Interested in the grants but intimidated by the application? ACDS has a workshop January 18 at 11 AM. Check out this link to learn more about the training or to access the ACDS Neighborly Portal where you can submit a grant application.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
🥗 Tessemae’s salad dressing pending sale after Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Tessemae’s local founders, the Vetter brothers, will leave the company after its pending $4.5 million sale to Panos Brands. The deal currently awaits U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval. But don’t pour one out for the popular salad dressing brand just yet. Despite the ownership change, Tessemae’s products will likely remain in regional and national retailers.
CEO Greg Vetter and brother Brian and Matt, all Annapolis High School grads, started brand in 2009 with an all-natural salad dressing based on their mother’s recipe. They expanded from one Whole Foods to 12,500 nationwide stores in less than 15 years.
Despite making the No. 1 organic salad dressing in the U.S. for 15 years, challenges arose with demand outpacing supply, pandemic-related issues, and layoffs. The founders plan to embark on new ventures, including Alta Fresh Foods and Homegrown Brands. ($)
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.
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day info:
City government offices, county offices, and the Stanton Center are closed on Monday.
Waste Management Service facilities are closed Monday but trash and recycling collection are not affected
Pip Moyer Recreation Center operates on a normal schedule (6 AM–8 PM)
Annapolis Transit will operate on a Sunday Schedule
P.S. There won’t be a Scoop newsletter on Monday or Tuesday.
BIG Book Sale on MLK Jr. Day 📚
Bookworms assemble. The B.I.G. (Books for International Goodwill) Book Sale is planned for Monday (1/15) from 8 AM-2 PM. Peruse 70,000 used books in good condition for $1–3 at 451 Defense Highway in Annapolis. Profits go toward shipping books to underserved populations around the world. More info at www.big-books.org.
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
The next County Council meeting is on Tuesday (1/16) from 7-11:30 PM. The meeting takes place at the Arundel Center – 44 Calvert St, Annapolis, MD 21401. An agenda will be available online by 6 PM on 1/16. Details for attending the meeting and submitting testimony.
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WEATHER
Friday
49 🌡️ 47 | ⛅ | 24% | 💨 E 16 mph (14 knots)
Saturday
52 🌡️ 34 | ☀️ | 10% | 💨 WSW 19 mph (17 knots)
Sunday
45 🌡️ 29| 🌤️ | 1% | 💨 WSW 16 mph (14 knots)
Monday
36 🌡️ 31 | ☁️ | 24% | 💨 ENE 6 mph (5 knots)
Tuesday
37 🌡️ 18 | ❄️ | 73% | 💨 N 11 mph (10 knots)
Wednesday
27 🌡️ 25 | 🌤️ | 5% | 💨 W 14 mph (12 knots)
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 44ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Friday
49 West | Moran Tripp Band | 8–10 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | All You Need | 8:30–11:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Timmie Metz Band | 10 PM
Brian Boru | Colby Sards | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kevin Koa | 8 PM
Great Frogs | Jess Marie | 5–8 PM
Jalapeños | Tom Lagana | 7:30–10:30 PM
Killarney House | Pete Best | 8–11 PM
Market House | Alex G Lee and Chrissy Scott | 7–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Lower Case Blues | 10 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Music Room | 8–11 PM
Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 8–11 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Last Train Home | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | BoRoy | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Jesse Lee | 5 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Kristi Allen | 10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | Mike Heuer | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Stillbound | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Madisun Bailey | 8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Mac Heat | 9:45 PM
Trophy Room | Steve McCoy | 7–10 PM
Saturday
49 West | Luke Borchelt | 8–11 PM
Brian Boru | Lauren and Rusty | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Timothy Bracken | 8 PM
Dark Horse | East is East | 9 PM
Great Frogs | Tim Atkinson | 5–8 PM
Killarney House | Hyland Brothers | 8–11 PM
Middleton Tavern | Shiftwork | 10 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Meerkat Nation | 8–11 PM
Pirates Cove | Kevin Lee | 8–11 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Patrice Rushen | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Tommy McGee | 9 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Michael K | 10 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Fast Times | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Chris Button | 5–9 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Mixed Business | 9:45 PM
Sunday
49 West | Joe Holt & Sharon Sable | 8–10 PM
Galway Bay | Doug Segree | 4–8 PM
Killarney House | Aaron Hawkins | 4–7 PM
Pirates Cove | Richard Hayward | 3–6 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The International Rolling Stones Show | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Troll Tribe | 9:30 PM
Monday
49 West | 19th Street Band | 7:30–10:30 PM
Tuesday
49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Wednesday
49 West | Dave Chappel and Friends | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Michael Waskey | 6–9 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Mixed Business| 8–11 PM
Pirates Cove | Eddie Rogers | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Keith and Coster | 9 PM
Women's Basketball (4-10)
1/13 vs. Lafayette | 1 PM
1/17 @ Lehigh | 6 PM
Men's Basketball (6-8)
1/13 @ Lafayette | 2 PM
1/17 vs. Lehigh | 7 PM
Men's Gymnastics
1/12–13 @ West Point Open | 7 PM
Men's Squash (8-6)
1/12 @ St. Lawrence | 5:30 PM
1/13 vs. Brown | 12 PM
1/14 @ Hobart | 12 PM
Women's Swimming & Diving (5-1)
1/12–13 @ Notre Dame | 6 PM
1/12–13 vs. Princeton | 6 PM
Men's Swimming & Diving (7-1)
1/12–13 @ Notre Dame | 6 PM
1/12–13 vs. Princeton | 6 PM
Women's Track & Field
1/13 vs. Princeton | 2:30 PM
Men's Track & Field
1/13 vs. Princeton | 11 AM
Wrestling (6-0)
1/12 vs. South Dakota State | 4:30 PM
1/13 vs. Oklahoma | Noon
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