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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, the only email you look forward to reading when you get back from vacation.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Best Stories from June 🕶️ 

• Countdown to July 4th 🎇 

• Weekly Keep-Kids-Busy List 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Ryan Sneddon

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Dr. Santayana specializes in female pelvic health and treats problems like overactive bladder, stress incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. Many women don’t realize that these issues aren’t normal and, more importantly, that they’re treatable. When dealing with personal matters like these, Dr. Santayana’s goal is to create a trusting environment and relationship with her patients.

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THE DIGEST

The Best of June

Let’s be real: It was a pretty hot June. We saw a few days over 100°! 🔥 The only thing hotter than the weather outside was the Scoop journal — some of these articles got thousands of hits! For anyone who might’ve missed them the first time around, here’s what everyone was clicking on:

🚤 How to Get On the Water with No Boat
You don’t have to own a boat to enjoy the local waterways! We’ve got a hefty list of ways you can rent a boat or hop aboard a cruise.

⛵️ Get Your Kids on the Water
Kids love being out on the water, which is probably why the Annapolis area has so many opportunities for youth to learn sailing, powerboating, paddleboarding, and more.

🏢 Beacon Square: What’s the deal?
We got the inside info on the new mixed-used development taking shape on Riva Rd. Check out the article for all the details including 12 retail and restaurants that will be moving in!

Countdown to the Fourth 🇺🇸

PSA: You have 4 days left to make your star-spangled plans if you haven’t already. 🧨 💥 Instead of trying to find deets for all the fireworks and parades by lonesome, we’ve done the hard work for you — check out our 2024 Fourth of July Guide and let freedom ring!

🗓 J. McLaughlin Sip & Shop

Save the date for J. McLaughlin’s sip & shop event on July 10. Combining wine and shopping is always a win, but there’s another important reason you want to add this to your calendar: Annapolis Hope! Not only are they offering 15% discounts to all first-time shoppers but 15% of all sales go to support Annapolis Hope — 181 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

HERE pops up for summer ☀️

Here’s an option for summer shopping: HERE. a pop-up shop opens today (!) at 10 AM at 186 Main Street, Annapolis, MD. El Lunay, owner of HERE. a pop-up shop, curates a selection for each seasonal pop-up that is thoughtful, fun, and oh-so local.

Stop by HERE. a pop-up shop from July 1–31, 10 AM–6 PM Sunday–Thursday and 10 AM–7 PM Friday–Saturday.

🛍 What does HERE carry? See the full list of artisans and products.

Gratefull for this new biz 🍞

Who doesn’t love a good loaf of freshly baked bread? If you’re like us, you’re going to love this new slice of the local business scene: Gratefull offers real bread and other baked goods made from scratch for weekly pickup or delivery. Just place your order by 10 PM Thursday and get your fresh bread Saturday afternoon. Every week’s inventory is a little different. Check out this week’s menu.

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SPONSORED BY ANNAPOLIS ORTHODONTICS

Smiles Creating Smiles

Smile reveals are one of our favorite moments at Annapolis Orthodontics. Moments like this, when Bria sees her new smile for the first time, bring so much joy. 

When we asked if we could show this moment to Scoop readers, Bria’s mom said, “You absolutely can! Bria loves her smile so much, she’s smiling that wide every day!”

And that’s why we love what we do 😊.

Take the first step toward your or your child’s new smile.

Schedule a smile consultation at Annapolis Orthodontics today!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Coming up this week

Yes, we have a holiday on Thursday. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t still a lot happening around Annapolis. If you’re looking for something to mix up the traditional Fourth of July festivities, here are a few events you don’t want to miss:

🎵 Enjoy the music of Jordan Sokel from Pressing Strings at Capital SUP’s floating concert tomorrow (7/2) at 6:45 PM.

🥖 Get your fresh baked goods from Honey Bun the Bakery Boat at the Cocoa & Pearl Pop-up at the Annapolis Maritime Museum on Saturday 9 AM–1 PM.

⚽️ Don’t miss the final Annapolis Blues regular season game against Grove United on Saturday at 7 PM.

🖼 Stop by the First Sunday Arts Festival for local shopping, live entertainment, food, and more along beautiful West Street on Sunday from 11 AM–5 PM.

🎶 Musical Monday

Annapolis Opera presents Stories Through Music

Opera’s the perfect combo of story + music, so it makes sense Annapolis Opera is performing this interactive concert all about the meanings behind classical and popular music. The next installment is tonight 6:30 PM at the Edgewater branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library — 25 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, MD.

Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars Tickets 🥃 🎟️

Ok fellas. You’ve heard lots about the Paca Girlfriends Party. Now, it’s your turn. Tickets to Historic Annapolis’ famous Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars  launch today, Monday, July 1 at 10 AM. Imagine everything about Paca Girlfriends, but for guys. It’s even at the same location: William Paca House & Garden in Annapolis. Connect with a wide network of influential leaders while enjoying bourbon, whiskey, and other fine liquors, premium cigars, and delightful food from Annapolis’ top chefs. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 26 from 6–9 PM (VIP entry at 5 PM). If it’s like Paca Girlfriends, tickets will go faster than Ricky Bobby after a Cal Naughton, Jr. slingshot. So don’t forget. Monday at 10 AM – grab those tickets!

Hot Fudge Summer: The Scoop’s Weekly Keep-Kids-Busy List 😎

Got kids home this summer? Just know, Scoop is here for you. We love connecting readers with fun, local events. So, every Monday from now through August, we’re bringing you a list of one kid’s activity every weekday of the summer. Btw, how many days until school starts? Scoop moms are once again, asking for a friend . . . 😉

MONDAY 7/1: Ms. Niki’s Music Class will please audiences of all ages with upbeat original songs and classics with a twist. See Ms. Niki’s edu-taining show at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library 3–4 PM.

TUESDAY 7/2: Get some fresh air and exercise with your little one at Quiet Waters’ Infant/Toddler Hike at 11 AM with Ranger Liz. Be sure to ask the gate attendant for the location since the hike route changes each week.

WEDNESDAY 7/3: The magic show Books! The Magic is Real!, a kid favorite of library summer programming, comes to Discoveries: The Library at the Mall on Wednesday at 1 PM.

THURSDAY 7/4: There’s plenty to entertain the kids today! See our 2024 Guide to Fourth of July in Annapolis for all the details.

FRIDAY 7/5: See how creative your kids can be at Annapolis Town Center’s Blue Blocks on the Green (basically giant foam building blocks – think Nuggets meet Magna-tiles). And why not make it a playdate and tack on lunch or coffee with friends? Blocks are out 8 AM–5 PM next to P.F. Chang’s every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ County Council meeting

On the agenda for today’s County Council meeting:

• General Development Plan and Comprehensive Zoning

• Zoning — Planned Unit Developments

• Pensions and Reduction of Benefits

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 6 PM in the Arundel Center. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to submit testimony or watch online. 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

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WEATHER

Monday

80 🌡️ 67 | ☀️ | 2% | 💨 N 15 mph (13 knots)

Tuesday

84 🌡️ 68 | 🌤️ | 3% | 💨 E 7 mph (6 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 81ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Rhea, Makiaris, Joe Esham, & Kyle DeHaven | 7:30–10:30 PM
Brian Boru | PJ and Neal | 6–9 PM

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Old Stein Inn | Mike Surratt | 2–6 PM
Pirates Cove | Billy Zee | 6–9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM

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