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Naptown Scoop
November 15, 2023

Good morning, Annapolis. I was today years old when I learned the Eastport Yacht Club burgee is a picture of the Spa Creek bridge.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Lights on the Bay
Movers and Shakers
Holiday pop-up

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, & Lauren Burke Meyer

P.S. Happy birthday to Connor Sneddon and Carolyn! 🎂

THE DIGEST

Your Ultimate Holiday Guide 🎄🎅

You = looking for holiday events. Scoop = good at finding holiday events. Sounds like we complete each other like eggnog + nutmeg. Check out our Ultimate Holiday Guide for 2023. If you’ve already read it, stick with us! We just added details for where to get your Christmas tree and the Military Bowl and plan to keep updating it. If we missed something, let us know.

Goin’ to the Ship ⚽️

Friendly reminder to local soccer fans that state championship games are this Saturday (11/18). South River’s boys play Towson High at 5 PM. The Severna Park girls battle Mount Hebron at 7:30 PM in hopes of capping a perfect season like the ‘72 Miami Dolphins. Both games take place at Loyola University’s Ridley Athletic Complex. Tickets are on sale now and are only sold online. Best of luck to the Seahawks and Falcons!

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Holiday pop-up at HERE.

HERE just closed its fall pop-up on Monday. But Santa must have 15 over-caffeinated elves in there because it’s already popping up again tomorrow (11/17). This time, everything is holiday-themed through December 22. Special events include permanent jewelry (11/26), a cookie class (12/9), yoga (12/11), and more. Open daily 10 AM–6 PM at 4 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401.

P.S. Naptown Scoop merch is still at the pop-up! It’s actually the only place to snag Scoop hats, shirts, and our exclusive Smith & Quinn quarter zips.

Ribbon Cutting at Club Pilates 🎗️✂️

Who is Clif Rickard? Find out tomorrow (11/17) from 5–6:30 PM. Club Pilates is hosting a ribbon cutting celebrating new ownership and expanded services. Clif will share his vision for the business located at 454-B Ritchie Highway in Severna Park ✂️

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.

A MESSAGE FROM ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL

Ring in the holiday season and get a jumpstart on holiday shopping at St. Anne's School's Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2:00-5:00pm. The festive community market will feature:

Local and student vendors and artisans
Petting zoo from Wild Kid Acres
Kids holiday craft stations
Reindeer scavenger hunt
Mail a letter to Santa
Taco food cart
S'mores station
Gift wrapping station
Holiday raffle, and more!

Bring the whole family to join in on the holiday fun…the more the merry-er! (See what we did there?) Grab your tickets now, and we ho, ho, hope to see you there!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Weekend Preview

Friday 🐶 🎄

Lights & Leashes. Bring your pet (leashes required) from 5–9 PM to walk Lights on the Bay. $20/car. Buy tickets at the gate. Also happening on Saturday (same times).

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Annapolis Town Center lights its Christmas tree with games, a DJ, fireworks, and a mobile bar. The first 500 families will receive a free ornament. Santa arrives to light the tree at 7:45 PM. Tickets are required but free.

Saturday 🏓 🕺 🥫

Dinksgiving Pickleball Tournament. Ball at the Mall hosts a fall pickleball tournament for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Several brackets available for different skill levels. Sign up.

Movers & Shakers. It’s a fundraising Latin Dance competition and Scoop publisher Ryan is showcasing his two left feet. Watch him and other community leaders a la Dancing With the Stars at 7 PM at Maryland Hall. Tickets.

LAA Food Drive. Leadership Anne Arundel hosts its Annual Food Collection Drive for the fourth year. You can bring food but you can also donate blood to AAMC and sweaters for #justonesweater. 10 AM–2 PM at Chambers Park – 14 Dorsey Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Sunday ☃️

Lights On The Bay. After two days of going to the dogs, this classic holiday tradition officially opens to the public. Head to Sandy Point State Park to drive through 2 miles of light displays. $20/car. Reservations are encouraged – especially on weekends.

Ice rink opening at Quiet Waters Park ⛸️

Let’s see that axel, lutz, salchow, and twizzle! Those are figure skating moves, by the way, and you can practice them at the Quiet Waters Park Ice Rink — just watch out for speeding middle schoolers. The rink opens tomorrow (11/17) in front of the Visitors Centers. Hours will be Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 3–9 PM and Saturdays/Sundays 9 AM–9 PM. Make sure to check here for daily updates.

How it works: Park admission fees still apply and skating is $7/adults and $6/kids under 12. You can rent skates for $3 and you get 2 hours to skate. This year, Capital SUP is hosting the CapCafé, complete with warm drinks and treats.

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.

WEATHER

Thursday

62 🌡️ 47 | ☀️ | 5% | 💨 S 5 mph (4 knots)

Friday

66 🌡️ 54 | 🌥️ | 17% | 💨 S 10 mph (9 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

Friday

NAVY SPORTS

Past results

Women's Basketball (1-2)
11/15 vs. Mount St. Mary's | L 67–59

Men's Squash (6-1)
11/15 vs. Dickinson | W 6–3

Upcoming games & matches

Men’s Hockey (3-10)
11/17 vs. Temple University | 8:30 PM

Women's Swimming & Diving (4-1)
11/16–17 @ West Virginia Invite | 10 AM

Men's Swimming & Diving (5-1)
11/16–17 @ West Virginia Invite | 10 AM

Men's Water Polo (19-5)
11/17 vs. (7) Johns Hopkins | 4:30 PM

Women's Volleyball (18-8)
11/17 @ Colgate (Semifinal) | 7 PM

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