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Painting the Wind, AACPS diversity report, best speller in Anne Arundel County...
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. You may be good at your job. But youāre not as good as Kirk Cousinsā agent.
In todayās Naptown Scoop:
Painting the Wind
AACPS hiring diversity report
Best speller in Anne Arundel County
Letās get to it.
ā Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Ryan Sneddon
P.S. Happiest of birthdays to Chris Perez and Sarah Greenlee Morse! š
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A MESSAGE FROM 84 LUMBER
Embarking on your next home project? You can count on the dedicated support of 84 Lumber to ensure that your next project is executed with seamless precision. Far more than just a lumber yard, 84 Lumber is your hometown building partner offering a comprehensive range of building materials to transform every facet of your home.
84 Lumberās team of experienced professionals are here to help with both interior and exterior home projects. Summer is almost here, and itās time to start thinking about those outdoor projects to transform your home into an outdoor oasis.
Whether you're revitalizing your living spaces, constructing a new deck, or transforming your backyard into a tranquil retreat, 84 Lumber's commitment to excellence ensures that your vision becomes a reality.
Visit 84 Lumberās Annapolis showroom at 1690 Balt -Annapolis Boulevard or take a tour of our Virtual Showroom before you stop by.
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THE DIGEST
The best speller in Anne Arundel County šš
Quint Karlsson of Crofton Middle School outlasted 24 competitors in the 36th annual Anne Arundel County Spelling Bee last Saturday! He correctly spelled āemolumentā in the eighth round to win the championship. After a second place spell-off, Beorn Moon of Lindale Middle School and Kasey Capili of MacArthur Middle School were second and third, respectively. Quint will represent Anne Arundel in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee this May. Best of luck, Quint!
P.S. Emolument is a fancy word for a salary payment šø
AACPS hiring diversity report š
Step inside a local public school and youāll see much more diversity than a few years ago. š«±š»āš«²šæ According to a recent workforce diversity report, people of color made up 32% of AACPS hires in 2023, up from 17% in 2016. According to census data, Anne Arundel County is about 20% Black, 9% Hispanic/Latino, and 5% Asian. Jessica Cuches, AACPS Chief HR officer, says academic performance improves when teachers reflect the racial makeup of the student body. ($)
š§ Bay Bridge work starts this month
Good news: MDTA is making the Bay Bridge safer. The eastbound span is 71 years old, after all. So, the bad news: This means construction.
But itās not all bad. Most of the construction will happen during off-peak hours and overnight. Phase 1, the eastbound deck replacement, starts this month and entails:
Replacing the deck floor system
Upgrading the barriers
Rehabilitating steel superstructure
Replacing lane use signals
This should be done next spring. Eastbound traffic will be diverted to the westbound span when work is underway.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Curate turns 3 š·š
In dog years, Curate is now old enough to drink. Sounds like a great excuse for a multi-course dinner to us. Local guest Chef Cal Abdinoor has prepared a selection of mouthwatering foods and curated knockout wine selections to go with them. Seatings are March 22 & 23. Tickets are $115 for Wine Club Members and $135 for non-members. Snag tickets here.
Willard Bondās Painting the Wind now available šļø
We love maritime art in Annapolis. If it has sailboats, weāre into it. Which is why we think you need to see Willard Bondās artwork in Painting the Wind. Itās the perfect book for a coffee table or display shelf in your beautiful coastal home. Itās got some of Willardās most iconic watercolor and oil paintings and some never-before-seen ones too. Get your copy at the Annapolis Marine Art Gallery ā 110 Dock St, Annapolis, MD 21401.
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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WHATāS HAPPENINā
St. Patrickās Weekend Guide
This weekend looks a bit brisk and perfect for the biggest parade in Annapolis. Whether you want to see fantastic bands, creative parade floats, or just know who pours the best Guinness in town, we gotcha covered with our St. Patrickās Weekend Guide. Check it out!
The first Watermark cruise of 2024 ā“ļø
Whatās a surefire sign spring is near? Watermark cruises! Step aboard the iconic Harbor Queen this weekend for her first cruise of 2024. Itās Watermarkās classic 40-minute narrated cruise of the Annapolis Harbor and Naval Academy. Cruises depart from City Dock every hour from 11 AM to 6 PM. Get tickets!
Theater Talk Tuesday
The Elixir of Love at the Annapolis Opera
Fall in love with opera (no potion needed) with this ā80s-set romantic comedy about TV stars dealing with backstage drama and a doctor who prescribes a magic elixir that could make it right. Performed in Italian with English subtitles. Maryland Hall ā 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
The Bakerās Wife at Colonial Players
Bread and romance (two of our favorite things) come together in this musical by Stephen Schwartz, composer of Wicked. It opens this weekend and runs through March 30 at Colonial Players of Annapolis ā 108 East Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee at Compass Rose Theatre
Kids vie for the title of spelling bee champ all while singing out their personal woes in this Tony-winning comedic musical. Itās showing March 15āApril 28. Plus, we hear it has guest VIP cameos throughout its run and Scoop publisher Ryan Sneddon is one of them on March 24. Maryland Hall ā 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
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
3 SMOB finalists
Three rising AACPS seniors are finalists to be Anne Arundel Countyās Student Member of the Board of Education.
š Miguel CastaƱeda, Severna Park HS
š Hafsa Hamdaoui, Crofton HS
š Divine Kainessie, Glen Burnie HS
After being elected by the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC), Governor Wes Moore will appoint the student to a 1-year term. They get an $8k college scholarship and some serious experience; Anne Arundelās student board member is the only one in the country with full voting rights. The finalists will debate live at 6:30 PM on April 4. CRASC delegates will vote later that month.
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WEATHER
Tuesday
66 š”ļø 48 | āļø | 0% | šØ W 12 mph (10 knots)
Wednesday
66 š”ļø 50 | ā | 3% | šØ WSW 8 mph (7 knots)
š§š”ļø Water temperature = 47ĀŗF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
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LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Tuesday
49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7ā9:30 PM
Brian Boru | Ray Weaver | 6ā9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5ā8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Davy Knowles & Jeffrey Gaines | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | b.en | 7 PM
Wednesday
49 West | Pam & Paula Classical Duo | 5ā7 PM
Brian Boru | Mark O'Dell | 6ā9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6ā10 PM
Pirates Cove | Loose Change | 6ā9 PM
The Point | Jordan | 5ā8 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Stan & Joeās Saloon | George Jano | 9 PM
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Past results
Women's Basketball (14-17)
3/11 @ Colgate | L 69ā64
Patriot League Tournament Quarterfinal
Women's Tennis (14-5)
3/11 vs. Princeton | L 0-7
3/11 vs. Butler | W 4ā3
Baseball (7-8)
3/12 @ Delaware State | 3 PM
Men's Golf (0-1)
3/12-13 @ Grand Canyon Invitational
Women's Swimming & Diving
3/12-13 @ NCAA Zone A Diving Championship
Men's Swimming & Diving
3/12-13 @ NCAA Zone A Diving Championship
Women's Tennis (14-5)
3/13 vs. Marist | 11:30 AM
3/13 vs. Marquette | 6:30 PM
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