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Naptown Pop Up Market, Blue Crab Classic Pickleball, AACPS cell phone policy

Naptown Scoop
August 13, 2024

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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, the local newsletter that feels like reaching for the last Chick-fil-A nugget and discovering there are two.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Naptown Pop Up Market 🛍
Blue Crab Classic Pickleball Tournament 🏓
New AACPS Cell Phone policy 📲

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan Sneddon

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THE DIGEST

Arts in Education Grants 🎨

Applications open tomorrow for the Anne Arundel Arts Council’s Arts in Education Grants, which enables schools to apply for funding for arts-related programs and presentations. Recipients can receive up to $5,000, and all accredited pre-K-12 AACPS and private schools are eligible. See guidelines and apply via Submittable through March 5, 2025 (applications accepted on a rolling basis and considered monthly).

When Life Gives You Sewage, Make Sure You’re Not Swimming in It 😬

This news really stinks. On Sunday evening, 16,200 gallons of sewage spilled into Cypress Creek in Severna Park, prompting an emergency closure from its southern branch to Dill Road and Oak Grove Circle. A sewer pipe break on Ritchie Highway caused the spill, which was reported at 5 PM and contained by 9:30 PM. The cause of the break remains unclear.

PSA: The affected area was limed and vacuumed and the surrounding water area is closed for seven days. Bathing beaches and recreational waters are also closed for swimming and other direct water contact. Anyone exposed should wash immediately with soap and warm water, including their clothing. The health department will continue monitoring water quality. ($)

AACPS Cell Phone policy changes 📲

AACPS is calling for a new cell phone policy to maximize the focus on instruction, remove distractions, and improve mental health among students. Key changes by student level:

Elementary and middle school students must keep phones off or on silent mode and out of sight during the school day.
High school students may use their phones during lunch but must have them off or on silent mode and out of sight at all other times, including between classes.

Students who violate guidelines will face escalating discipline, starting with a warning and leading to phone confiscation. Parents or guardians must pick up confiscated phones. Teachers will reinforce the new guidelines at the start of the school year.

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Where are we? 📸

Each Wednesday, watch this space for a random snap from somewhere in Annapolis. Where are we? Only true Annapolitans will know. Tell us your guess on Instagram or Facebook.

And don’t forget! Tag @NaptownScoop to get your photos in the Scoop!

Experience A Magical Weekend of Music, Conservation & Community!

Voted Best New Festival!

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and conservation, featuring 14 national and regional bluegrass, Jamgrass and Americana bands on two alternating stages. Nestled on a picturesque beachfront with stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay, the 2nd Annual Baygrass Music Festival promises two days of exceptional live performances, delicious local food and drink and eco-conscious activities.

Beyond the incredible music, dive into interactive workshops, discover unique treasures at our artisan markets, unwind with beach yoga, and savor delicious local brews and fresh shucked oysters at our beer garden. Enjoy carefully curated food options including fresh seafood, pit barbecue, fire-roasted pizza, vegetarian, vegan and much more.

With an elevated VIP experience, lively yard and beach games, and a fun-filled KidZone for the little ones, there’s something special for everyone!

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Blue Crab Classic Pickleball Tournament 🏓

Grab your paddles — Peake Social and the Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce are holding the Blue Crab Classic Pickleball Tournament this weekend (8/16–18) at the Westfield Annapolis Mall. The tournament is Friday through Sunday, with men’s and women’s singles and doubles, plus mixed doubles, with all skill levels 2.5 and up eligible to play. Registration is still open through Thursday 8 AM, so don’t miss out on the fun.

Annapolis Bike Party on 8/15 🚴‍♂️

It’s a Cruel Summer. You Need to Calm Down and Shake it Off. Why all the Swiftie songs? Well, this Thursday (8/15), Annapolis Bike Party's theme is Cruel Summer: Taylor Swift's Night Out. Meet at Acton Cove at 7:30 PM, then wheels up around 7:45 PM for a fun night of riding around Annapolis. All cyclists, scooterists, and rollerbladers welcome! 🚲 🛴

Just announced: Naptown Pop Up Market 🛍

Three superpowers are coming together for a one-of-a-kind shopping event at the end of the summer: Annapolis Town Center, Stronger Together Collaborative, and HERE. a pop-up shop just announced the Naptown Pop Up Market, set for September 7 from 10 AM–3 PM on the Green Space at Annapolis Town Center (rain date September 8). More than 25 local vendors, small businesses, and artists will have products for sale, and the event serves as a fundraiser for the Annapolis Out of Darkness Walk.

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.

EXTRA SPRINKLES

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84 🌡️ 69 | ☀️ | 5% | 💨 NE 9 mph (8 knots)

Thursday

86 🌡️ 69 | ⛅ | 5% | 💨 ENE 6 mph (5 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 83ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

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SPORTS

Upcoming games & matches

Women's Soccer
8/15 at UTSA | 8 PM

Ramos named to Butkus Award watch list 🏈 📝

Best in the nation is no small title, so it’s a big deal that the Butkus Award selection committee has its eye on Navy senior linebacker Colin Ramos. He was recently included among 51 linebackers from across the country (and the only player from a service academy) on the watch list for the prestigious Butkus Award. The honor recognizes players who represent qualities like toughness, on-field leadership, and competitiveness. Semi-finalists and finalists will be announced in November, and the winner will be revealed on December 10.

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Naptown Pop Up Market, Blue Crab Classic Pickleball, AACPS cell phone policy

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