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🍦One giant leap for Annapolis Hope

🍦One giant leap for Annapolis Hope

Dia de los Muertos, Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival...

Naptown Scoop
October 27, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. On the off chance my across the street neighbor reads this, it is way too early to put up your Christmas tree.

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

P.S. Happy birthday to Kristen Boyer, Vicki Meade, and Shannon Roche! 🎂

Brian and Patricia Giese Foundation announces huge matching donation for Annapolis Hope

Annapolis Hope just took a quantum leap. About a month ago, a new Scoop reader named Brian Giese (rhymes with ice) said he and his wife, Patty, wanted to help. Here’s their story.

It starts with a love story. 25 years ago, Brian and a friend walked into a party and noticed a photo on the fridge. “Who is that?” Brian asked the host.

“That’s my friend, Patty. She’s coming soon.” Brian turned to his friend and said, “Let’s wait by the front door.”

4 months later, Brian and Patty were married. They celebrated 25 years of marriage a few weeks ago with a gala event here in Annapolis.

In 2008, Brian founded the technology company True Influence. Over the coming years, he led it to employ hundreds of employees all over the world. Then in 2021 as Brian was scouting for companies to acquire, one of his prospects bought True Influence instead.

The Gieses sold True Influence, moved to Annapolis, and now spend time on their foundation – The Brian and Patricia Giese Foundation. Its mission is to support Christian education and social programs in the Annapolis community.

When the Gieses heard the story of Annapolis Hope and our support of the Mireles family, they were so moved they wanted to contribute.

“We were shocked and saddened to hear of the senseless murders of Mario Mireles and his father Nicholas. We knew Mario and found him to be a personable and caring young man.” Brian and Patty said.

So, Annapolis Hope is incredibly grateful to announce the Brian and Patricia Giese Foundation has committed $25,000 in matching donations to save the Mireles family home.

This means when you donate $50, Brian and Patty will too. If you donate $3,000, Brian and Patty will too.

We are incredibly thankful for this gift and cannot thank the Brian and Patricia Giese Foundation enough. Click here to participate in the match.

Trick or Treat at Westfield Annapolis! 🎃

Get ready for a fang-tastic Halloween celebration at Westfield Annapolis on October 31 from 4–7 PM! Join a spooktacular Trick or Treat adventure beginning at the library where kids can craft their own treat bags. Then, set off on a bewitching journey through Westfield’s premium stores, collecting delightful treats along the way!

What makes this event extra special? Enjoy Halloween in a safe, indoor setting! Westfield Annapolis provides a climate-controlled environment, ensuring a cozy and comfortable Halloween experience for all. Say goodbye to unpredictable weather and revel in the joy of indoor Trick or Treating. Grab your treat map at the library and let the Halloween fun begin!

Don't miss this chance to create unforgettable Halloween memories in a secure and fun atmosphere. Click here for more information.

THE DIGEST

Top clicks of the week

Monday: Have you seen inside the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse?
Tuesday: Come with us to the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
Wednesday: Free tree giveaway 🌳 *They are out of trees
Thursday: Movers and Shakers

What kind of winter can we expect?

Every year, a bunch of meteorologists get together and predict our fates for the upcoming winter. (Sure sounds like witchcraft to me, but okay. . . ) This year, the weather witches 🧙‍♀️ predict a colder and wetter winter for Maryland because of El Niño. That doesn’t guarantee more snow because temperatures may not be low enough. But last winter saw a measly 0.2 inches at BWI (compared to our 19.3-inch average) so the snow bar is pretty low.

Severn River headwaters getting restored

The Jabez Branch 3 is polluted. That’s bad by itself. But wait until you see where the stream runs:

Jabez Branch 3 → Jabez Branch Waterway → Severn Run → Severn River

See? Not good for the Severn River. Development, highways, and climate change have all played a part in polluting its headwaters.

Luckily, two projects to restore the polluted stream just launched after a decade of preparation. One is on state land and one is on county property. Workers will fill in eroded areas and restore native plants – and ideally bring back a population of trout. County and state money will fund the projects. ($)

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Sandwiches from around the country

RegionAle takes famous sandwiches from every region (South = po’boy, Midwest = Wisconsin grilled cheese, West = California chicken club, and so on) and puts them under one roof. Might be time for a late season crabcake review. . . . Oh and like the name implies, there’s also craft beer. 💪

A brand new RegionAle is opening at Annapolis Town Center today (10/27)! Be there at 10:30 AM if you want to catch the ribbon cutting.

Normal hours will be Sunday–Thursday 11 AM–9 PM, and Friday + Saturday 11 AM–10 PM. 1901 Towne Centre Blvd, Suite 125, Annapolis, MD 21401 (aka right next to Cava)

Grand opening for Blondie’s Doughnuts

If you’re lucky, you’ve tried a brioche donut from Blondie’s pop-up trailer. If you’re even luckier, it was the bacon + salted caramel cinnamon bun. 🥓🍩 Starting today (10/27), we’re all the lucky ones because Blondie’s is opening a brick and mortar shop in Edgewater at 8 Mayo Road. Join the opening event from 9 AM–12 PM or pop in during weekend hours.

Pro tip: Blondie’s Coin holders get to skip the line at the opening!

Where to get Naptown Scoop merch

If you love the Scoop, you can show it with our custom designed swag available only at HERE. a pop-up shop. Find it at 4 Church Circle every day from 10 AM–6 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.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival

Check out the rescheduled 33rd annual celebration of the perseverance, education, and cultural heritage of Africans, African Americans, and Caribbean people of African descent. 10 AM–6:30 PM at City Dock this Saturday (10/28).

Dia de los Muertos

Catch the 5th annual Day of the Dead Festival at Maryland Hall Saturday from 3–8 PM. There will be Latin American food and drinks, sugar skull painting, a real Dia de los Muertos altar, and much more. 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Mozart meets Monster Mash

If you love a Halloween concert but couldn’t score tickets to the Naval Academy’s before it sold out, we’ve got a great alternative for you. Londontowne Symphony Orchestra has a family-friendly concert with a costume contest this Sunday (10/29) at 3 PM at Riva Trace Baptist Church in Davidsonville. Click here to snag tickets.

Last call for All Hallow’s Eve

By the Farmers' Almanac, December 21 is the first day of winter. That means we’re still in autumn for 55 more days. But if October = pumpkin season, then November = turkey season. And a lot of pumpkin season events are wrapping up. This is your final weekend to hit up our Annapolis 2023 Fall Activity Guide. It’s all turkey after this. 🦃

Don’t miss the 5th annual Witch Paddle this Sunday. Flight details are: Launch from Amos Garrett Park at 2:30 PM. Join this Facebook group for updates.

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

Bay Bridge closures this week

The eastbound span of the Bay Bridge will close several times this week for maintenance. Here’s when. Catch the full story on Patch.

Monday through Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning
Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning
Friday from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning
Saturday from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following morning

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

It Shore Is A Party!

Celebrate Fish For A Cure (F4AC) at the Shore Party to be held on Nov. 4 from 5–9 PM at the South Annapolis Yacht Centre. There will be live music, a buffet-style dinner, and an open bar. Plus, the Tournament and Paul C. Dettor Captain’s Challenge winners will be announced! All proceeds support the Cancer Survivorship Program at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute. Get tickets today!*

A special thanks 🛶

The Annapolis Maritime Museum – one of the highlights of our beautiful town. But it wouldn’t be anything without its volunteers. This year alone, 275 active volunteers have sacrificed over nearly 10,000 hours. To thank them for their hard work, AMM recently hosted a volunteer dinner. Want to be a volunteer too? Opportunities include Museum Docent, Tour Guide on the Wilma Lee, Events, Archives, and more. Learn more here.*

*indicates sponsored advertising content.

WEATHER

Friday

77 🌡️ 62 | 🌥️ | 6% | 💨 SSW 6 mph (5 knots)

Saturday

79 🌡️ 62 | 🌤️ | 14% | 💨 WSW 7 mph (6 knots)

Sunday

72 🌡️ 65 | ⛅ | 17% | 💨 SE 8 mph (7 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

NAVY SPORTS

Anchors Aweigh Podcast talks Navy basketball

For this week’s Anchors Aweigh Podcast, Navy sports insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst talked to men’s basketball coach Ed DeChellis ahead of the Veterans Classic. They also spent a little time reviewing last week’s performance against Air Force at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. It’s a 40-minute listen – perfect for a morning at the gym, walking the dog, or driving to work if you aren’t lucky enough to work from home. Click here to listen on your preferred podcast network.

Upcoming games & matches

Baseball
10/28 vs. George Washington | 11 AM

Women's Cross Country
10/28 @ Patriot League Championship | 10:30 AM

Men's Cross Country
10/28 @ Patriot League Championship | 11:30 AM

Men’s Hockey (2-5)
10/27 @ Lehigh University | 7:45 PM
10/28 @ William Patterson University | 2:15 PM

Rifle (2-4)
10/28 vs. Kentucky | 9 AM

Women's Rowing
10/28 @ Rutgers (Scrimmage) | 9 AM

Men's Heavyweight Rowing
10/28 @ Head of the Schuylkill | 12:30 PM

Women's Rugby (2-4-1)
10/27 @ Army | 6 PM

Men's Rugby (8-0)
10/28 vs. Notre Dame College (Ohio) | Noon

Intercollegiate Sailing
10/28-29 @ MAISA Fall Women's Regatta | All Day
10/28-29 @ War Memorial Regatta | All Day

Men's Soccer (5-7-4)
10/28 @ Colgate | 5 PM

Sprint Football (4-1)
10/27 @ Cornell | 7 PM

Women's Tennis
10/27-29 @ The Academy Challenge | 4 PM

Women's Volleyball (13-6)
10/27 @ Lafayette | 7 PM
10/27 @ Bucknell | 4 PM

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THANKS!

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🍦One giant leap for Annapolis Hope

Dia de los Muertos, Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival...

TOGETHER WITH

Brian and Patricia Giese Foundation announces huge matching donation for Annapolis Hope

SPONSORED BY WESTFIELD ANNAPOLIS

Trick or Treat at Westfield Annapolis! 🎃

THE DIGEST

Top clicks of the week

What kind of winter can we expect?

Severn River headwaters getting restored

#NAPTOWNSCOOP

LOCAL BUSINESS

Sandwiches from around the country

Grand opening for Blondie’s Doughnuts

Where to get Naptown Scoop merch

SPONSORED BY THE ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival

Dia de los Muertos

Mozart meets Monster Mash

Last call for All Hallow’s Eve

CIVIL NEWS

Bay Bridge closures this week

EXTRA SPRINKLES

It Shore Is A Party!

A special thanks 🛶

WEATHER

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

NAVY SPORTS

Anchors Aweigh Podcast talks Navy basketball

Upcoming games & matches

THANKS!