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🍦When life gives you trash

West Annapolis Oktoberfest, rainy day activities, and the Caps came to town...

Naptown Scoop
September 21, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Tropical storms and outdoor events go together like wine and milk so we expect many things to be canceled this weekend. Always a good idea to do a quick status check before heading out the door. Click the ☂️ on any event in today’s Scoop to do just that.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

West Annapolis Oktoberfest
Scoop’s Scavenger Hunt date change
ArtFarm’s new studio

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

Great Naptown Scavenger Hunt date change

So nobody wants to do a scavenger hunt in 25mph winds and driving rain. Actually, almost a dozen teams did sign up and we love them for it. But we’ve decided to move Scavenger Hunt.

Instead of running Saturday to Sunday (9/23–24), it’s now going to run Sunday to Sunday (9/24–10/1).

That’s right. It’s open all week long. Play every day. Play once. It’s up to you.

We’ll post a leaderboard update every day as the week goes on and new teams can join any time.

Btw, we’re still going to send the challenges tomorrow so you can plot and plan while hiding from the rain. But you can’t submit any until Sunday at 7 AM.

Click here to register your team!

Want free oysters? 🦪

Don't we all just love The Choptank? Well, it just got even better.

Atlas Restaurant Group just launched their very own mobile app. That means you can now earn points for every dollar you spend at The Choptank. Points you can redeem for rewards (aka free food).

You earn a $10 reward at 500 points, for example. That’s a free Maryland Crab Soup. And that’s not all! Atlas rewards members also get a free dessert on their birthday.

If you happen to be in cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, or Washington D.C., you can earn points at one of Atlas’ dozens of other locations which you can redeem for delicious free food on our very own Ego Alley.

Start earning points today.

THE DIGEST

Washington Caps learn from the best

The Washington Capitals’ coaches wanted their rookies to bond. So they dropped them off for a surprise activity. It didn’t involve ice. But it did involve Annapolis. Can you guess it?

The Naval Academy obstacle course.

Together, 21 players scaled ropes, logs, and platforms just like Plebes. They also got a tour of the Academy and ate in the dining hall. Let’s hope it leads to the next superstar because we won’t have Ovi forever. ($)

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Night time on Main Street

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LOCAL BUSINESS

West Annapolis Oktoberfest

Ein prosit der gemütlichkeit! That’s German for “a toast to cheer and good times.” Organizers say Oktoberfest happens on Annapolis Street rain or shine (unless it gets hazardous) so start practicing that phrase.

There’s food, beer, music, shopping, and fun. And a little tip: if you’re doing Scoop’s scavenger hunt, this might be a great place to find Ryan and Marianne for some major points. But you didn’t hear that from me. 11 AM – 4 PM on 9/24. –Rebecca

New pastures for ArtFarm 🐄

There are no animals or crops here, but the Farm is still growing. Alison Harbaugh and Darin Gilliam, the duo behind ArtFarm Studios, just launched their second creative studio.

It’s called AND Creative, located at 1851 McGuckian St.

The “AND” is a nod to its versatility. The 2,500-square-foot space can hold art galleries, concerts, meetings, photoshoots, and much more. Get it? Check it out.

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.

Free trip to Korea

Retro Korean BBQ restaurant Jongro is the new kid on the block at Westfield Annapolis. And from Korean pancakes to savory stews and of course, meat you cook right at your table, Jongro's got something for everyone.

The Jongro team focuses on providing the real Korean experience, which can be seen in everything. It's easy to forget you're actually at the Annapolis Mall.

And parents, listen up. . . Jongro is completely free for kids under 3 feet tall. And you only pay half the price for kids between 3 and 4.7 feet tall. For adults of all heights, they have an all-you-can-eat option and a huge bar*. Make a reservation and try Annapolis' newest restaurant!

*Liquor license pending

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

When life gives you trash, make music ♻️

This is a true trash-to-treasure story. Landfill Harmonic is a film about the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura. Did you know 40% of kids in Cateura, Paraguay don’t finish school?

To keep them out of trouble, an engineer named Favio Chávez had a crazy idea. Take trash from the local landfill, turn it into instruments, and teach the kids to play. He’s now had over 200 students!

Tonight (9/22) at Maryland Hall, you can watch the incredible story on film and hear the orchestra perform. Tickets.

Crabtown Ceili 🪕

A ceili (“kay-leigh”) is a night of social dancing to live Irish traditional music. The Crabtown Ceili promises just that. There’s a caller who announces what to do, so it’s all beginner-friendly. And who can resist dances named “The Haymaker’s Jig” and “The Walls of Limerick”?! Tonight (9/22) at the Annapolis Friends Meeting House, 7–9:30 PM! $20 at the door.

Escape the rain (and get drenched in drama 🎭)

Saturday’s looking like a perfect day . . . to sit inside. So you might as well spend it inside a theater. The Colonial Players of Annapolis are knee-deep in the first show of a new season, Tartuffe. It’s a classic French comedy with comedy, disguises, and rhyming couplets.

Oh, and on Saturday (9/23) there’s a cameo from Scoop publisher Ryan. Shows run through 9/30. Tickets.

Weekend Staples

Click on the ☂️ before showing up to see what’s still on!

Food Truck Friday. 10 trucks take over the Anne Arundel County Farmers Market parking lot for your TGIF indulgence. 9/22 from 4–8 PM at 275 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401. ☂️

Dinner Under the Stars. Saturday (9/23) is the last Saturday of this outdoor dining series. And after Wednesday (9/27), you’ll look crazy if you try to eat in the middle of the street. 6–10 PM. ☂️

Wildberry Field Market. 50+ local vendors pack the field for Wildberry’s beloved market Saturday (9/23) from 9 AM–1 PM. Rain date = same time on Sunday (9/24). See the vendor lineup. 1047 Saint Stephens Church Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032. ☂️

Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival = Canceled

Sad news. The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival that was scheduled for tomorrow (9/23) is canceled because of weather. Organizers are considering rescheduling later this year.

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

Board of Education approves capital budget

The Board of Education approved Superintendent Mark Bedell’s $234.5 million FY2025 capital budget. And they didn’t even use any Whiteout – i.e. no changes. Now it goes to the state for consideration. County Council will finalize the budget by June.

The budget at-a-glance includes:

New schools: $167 million to construct a new Center of Applied Technology-North (Severn), a new Old Mill High School (Millersville), and a new Old Mill Middle School North (Millersville).
Systems and maintenance: $32.3 million for building systems renovations, $7 million for backlogged maintenance, and $1.3 million to design a new school bus facility.
Improvements and upgrades: $4 million for roof replacement projects, $4 million for additions to existing buildings, $3.5 million for stadium improvements, and $2 million for security upgrades.

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WEATHER

Friday

72 🌡️ 61 | ☁️ | 7% | 💨 ENE 15 mph (13 knots)

Saturday

65 🌡️ 62 | 🌧️ | 99% | 💨 NE 25 mph (22 knots)

Sunday

66 🌡️ 60 | 🌧️ | 77% | 💨 NW 15 mph (13 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

SPORTS

Navy Schedule

Women's Cross Country
9/23 vs. Virginia Invitational | 9:30 AM

Men's Cross Country
9/23 vs. Virginia Invitational | 8:45 AM

Women's Lacrosse
9/23 @ Maryland | 10 AM
9/23 vs. Towson University | 11 AM
9/23 vs. James Madison | 2 PM

Intercollegiate Sailing
9/23-24 vs. Intrepid Trophy | All Day
9/23-24 @ Top Nine Regatta | All Day

Rifle
9/23 vs. TCU | 9 AM
9/23 vs. VMI | 9 AM

Men's Rugby (3-0)
9/23 vs. Queens University of Charlotte | Noon

Offshore Sailing
9/22–24 @ Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta | All Day

Women’s Tennis
9/22–24 @ Milwaukee Tennis Classic | 10 AM

Men’s Tennis
9/22–24 @ Milwaukee Tennis Classic | 10 AM

Women’s Volleyball (9–1)
9/22 @ Colgate | 6 PM
9/23 @ Holy Cross | 3 PM

Men's Water Polo (6-3)
9/23 vs. Mount St. Mary's | 12 PM
9/23 @ Salem | 5:15 PM
9/24 vs. McKendree | 8 AM
9/24 vs. Gannon | 3 PM

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🍦When life gives you trash

West Annapolis Oktoberfest, rainy day activities, and the Caps came to town...

TOGETHER WITH

Great Naptown Scavenger Hunt date change

SPONSORED BY THE CHOPTANK ANNAPOLIS

Want free oysters? 🦪

THE DIGEST

Top links of the week

Washington Caps learn from the best

#NAPTOWNSCOOP

Night time on Main Street

LOCAL BUSINESS

West Annapolis Oktoberfest

New pastures for ArtFarm 🐄

SPONSORED BY WESTFIELD ANNAPOLIS

Free trip to Korea

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

When life gives you trash, make music ♻️

Crabtown Ceili 🪕

Escape the rain (and get drenched in drama 🎭)

Weekend Staples

Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival = Canceled

CIVIL NEWS

Board of Education approves capital budget

WEATHER

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

SPORTS

Navy Schedule

THANKS!