🍦Pickleball at Annapolis Mall

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Anyone else seeing the new Mission Impossible tonight?

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Flag policy up for vote at Board of Education meeting

• 8 new pickleball courts

• The book of the summer (written right here in Annapolis)

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon

Naptown Scoop Turns Three

Every year that Naptown Scoop doesn’t run out of money and shut down, we have a party. It’s worth celebrating. About 600,000 businesses fail or close every year.

But we don’t just celebrate not failing. We also give back. So we choose a nonprofit every year and donate proceeds from ticket sales and amazing sponsors like our title sponsor, Brad Kappel. This year we’ve chosen Charting Careers, a local nonprofit breaking the cycle of poverty one kid at a time.

Naptown Scoop’s third anniversary party is August 18 at 6:30. We have about 50 tickets left and we’d love if it you joined us.

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THE DIGEST

🇺🇦 $83k raised for Ukrainian refugees

For seven weeks, 193 pieces of Ludmila Pawlowska’s art adorned the walls of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church (the one with the cool dog on Spa Road). Over 1,000 people experienced the powerful exhibit over those 7 weeks. And through donations and selling 33 pieces, St. Martin’s raised $83,000 to support Ukrainian refugees.

Excavations: Available now

Grab this book before you head to the beach. I’m only 25 pages in and it is a hoot! 🦉 Excavations is born-and-raised Annapolitan Kate Myers’ first novel and I have a feeling it won’t be her last. You can get Excavations pretty much anywhere books are sold but I recommend one of our local bookstores (like Old Fox or Park Books). And if you want a signed copy but missed Saturday’s launch, don’t fret. Even though Kate’s on a national book tour, she didn’t leave Annapolis out. Au contraire, she’s got 3 more events here this summer!

The end of Annapolis Go

As proved by Ted Lasso, McDonald’s chicken snack wraps, and the short but sweet time I was an only child, all good things come to an end. Now that the Hillman Garage is open again, Annapolis is putting Annapolis Go out to pasture. The transportation department is reviewing bids to relaunch a ride-share program in early fall but for now, your last day for uber-cheap rides (lowercase intentional) is July 17.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Now open: Ball at the Mall

Even though Annapolis has leaned hard into pickleball, we still don’t have enough courts. Hopefully, that gets a little better this week. Ball at the Mall is opening for business. That’s right, there are now 8 regulation pickleball courts at Annapolis Mall. Ball at the Mall is a membership facility with an easy online court reservation system, tons of parking, and soon . . . lights. Click here to learn more about membership.

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.

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Explore this holistic system of health in Lauren Kelly’s workshop and learn how to apply it to your daily life. Join Yoga Factory on June 16 at the Annapolis Studio from 2–4 PM for a life-changing day.

Discover the 5 Element Theory, Tri-Doshic Theory, and delve into Vatta, Pitta, and Katta. Get personalized dietary nutrition, herbal remedies, and lifestyle advice for each Dosha and so much more.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

🎺 Naval Academy Band at City Dock

Want an authentic Annapolis experience? Head on down to City Dock tomorrow from 7:30–8:30 PM to hear the United States Naval Academy Band play blues and blues-inspired music by the likes of B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, and more. This concert is free and open to the public.

♻️ Green drinks

No, it’s not St. Patrick’s Day in July. Green Drinks is Annapolis Green’s semi-regular get-together for people who care about the environment. Your mission, should you choose to accept, is simple. Meet one new person and learn one new thing. The next Green Drinks is this Tuesday (7/11) from 5:30–7:30 PM at the William Paca Garden. 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD 21401.

⚽ Annapolis Blues close regular season with a loss. Playoffs this week

The Annapolis Blues lost their final game of the regular season last night 2–1 to the Alexandria Reds. Blame the rain 🤷. But much like my final exams senior year couldn’t change my letter grades, it doesn’t change the Blues’ playoff outlook because they had already clinched the conference.

Winning the conference means the Blues get home field advantage in the playoffs. The first game is this Wednesday at 7 PM against Grove United. Season seat solders have already received their tickets via email. Individual tickets are available from $8.

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

City Council meeting

On the agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting:

• Exempting certain buildings from downtown Annapolis’ height restriction

• 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan

• Lots of appointments

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to watch online or submit testimony. 160 Duke of Gloucester, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Board of Education meeting

On the agenda for Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting:

• Redistricting

• Flag policy

• Special education programs for students with disabilities

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 12 PM in the Board Room at the Parham Building. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to watch online or submit testimony. 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

New planning and zoning director

Mayor Buckley has nominated Christopher Jakubiak to be the new city employee with the coolest name Director of Planning & Zoning. Christopher has over 30 years of relevant experience including similar positions in Calvert County and Wisconsin. His own planning consulting firm was hired by the city to help create the 2040 Annapolis comprehensive plan. When Ellen Moyer was mayor, Christopher served on the Board of Appeals. He’s up for confirmation at tonight’s City Council meeting.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

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WEATHER

Monday

83 🌡️ 70 | ⛅ | 17% | 💨 NNW 9 mph (8 knots)

Tuesday

84 🌡️ 71 | 🌤️ | 15% | 💨 ENE 7 mph (6 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Naked Blue & Landing Mary | 7:30–10 PM
Bread & Butter Kitchen | Daphne Eckman | TBA
Brian Boru | PJ & Neal | 6–9 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Les Dudek | 8 PM | Tickets
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Open Mic Night | 8 PM

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Pirates Cove | Doc Lohn | 6–9 PM

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