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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop. Do you know the word for “scoop” in French? Le scoop. Even en français, we’re keeping it real.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Premier League soccer in town this week ⚽️ 

• ZIPS x Annapolis Hope fundraiser 🧺

• Keep-Kids-Busy List 🧒 

Let’s get to it.

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

Superyacht sinks at mouth of West River 🛥️

Boaters in the area may have seen a strange sight over the weekend. Lovebug, a 37-meter superyacht regularly docked in Annapolis during the summer, partially sank on Saturday at the mouth of the West River. Authorities responded to their call for help at 12:30 PM. All five people onboard were rescued and did not need medical attention. Reports indicate that the vessel started taking on water so the captain steered towards shallow water to mitigate the dangerous situation. According to BOAT International, the superyacht sold most recently in 2021 for $7,995,000.

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THE DIGEST

ZIPS supports Annapolis Hope 🧺

There’s something pressing we want to share with you. ZIPS Cleaners is donating 5% of sales every Wednesday through August 14 to Annapolis Hope. So get your dry cleaning together and head to their 1955 West Street location. Hot tip: Sheets, comforters, and duvets should be dry cleaned 2-3 times per year. You might want to bring those along . . . 😉

Meet Claudia Roll, Animal Care & Control administrator 🐈

Today’s the first day on the job for Claudia Roll, the newly hired administrator for the county’s Animal Care & Control. With 30 years in animal welfare, education, and management, she comes to Anne Arundel from her most recent position in D.C., where she was chief of staff for the Humane Rescue Alliance. County Executive Steuart Pittman describes Roll as a leader who can turn the agency “into a restructured, mission-driven quasi-government nonprofit that puts the welfare of animals at the top of its agenda.”

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Premier League soccer this week ⚽

Whistle! Whistle! This is not a drill. You only have two days left to get your tickets to one of the biggest sporting events coming to Annapolis this year.

The Premier League is sending some of its best and brightest soccer stars to the US to play three games on a tour called the Stateside Cup. And we landed one of them at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium this Wednesday, July 31 at 8 PM.

Is it because they heard Annapolis is a sailing town with a soccer problem? Maybe. But we know there are at least 11,171 soccer fans here, because that’s how many of you packed the stadium for the Blues home opener this year! So get your tix and become one of the 4 billion Premier League fans worldwide!

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Coming Up This Week

Dog days of summer? Not in Annapolis! As we move from July into August, the happenings around town are just as . . . well, happening. In other words, it’s a busy week. Here’s what’s coming up:

🦖 Kids ages 6-10 can travel back to a prehistoric era with Time Tours: Dinosaur Adventures today 4 PM at Discoveries! The Library at the Mall. Learn about dinosaurs, fossils, and archeology.

🎥 The Summer Film Series screens Sunset Boulevard tonight 6 PM at the Busch Library. Join fellow movie buffs for this Hollywood classic followed by a discussion.

💻 If you’ve ever wanted to master the graphic design platform Canva but never knew where to start, stop by Discoveries: the Library at the Mall for Learn About Canva tomorrow at noon.

🐶 Get your fur baby out on the water while socializing with other dog parents at Capital SUP’s Yappy Hour at Quiet Waters on Thursday 6:30 PM.

🦀 This Friday is the Annapolis Rotary’s much-loved annual Crab Feast at Navy Stadium. The gathering starts at 5 PM and tickets are still available.

Musical Monday

We haven’t gotten any official word yet on what people are calling the “song of the summer” for 2024. But TBH, we’re not too stressed about it, because we’re more excited about the local music scene. Here are some performances coming up this week we think you’ll want to hear:

📖 Join Annapolis Opera for its Stories Through Music interactive program at Severna Park Library on Wednesday at 6:30 PM, when kids can explore the meaning behind classical and popular songs.

⚓️ The Anchors Aweigh Music Tour teaches you about USNA’s rich music history over the course of 90 minutes, starting at the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center. Next tour is Thursday at 10 AM.

🎷 The Naval Academy Band’s Blue & Gold concert at City Dock, originally scheduled for earlier this month, performs Tuesday 7:30 PM. Free and open to the public, this concert introduces you to blues and blues-infused music by timeless and contemporary artists.

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

In case any parents need a pep talk, AACPS students go back to school in four weeks. We’re in the home stretch. Plus, we have ways to keep the kiddos busy this week.

Monday 7/29: Little ones can get their wiggles out with Rolly Pollies’ Open Gym at 4:30 PM (same time on Tuesdays). A one-hour pass costs $12. Get a punch card – it’s 6 hours of open play for $60, and they don’t expire! 🤸

Tuesday 7/30: Kids ages 5 and up can climb a 31-foot indoor rock wall at Pip Moyer Rec Center from 4–8 PM. The center provides climbing shoes and an instructor. Cost: Annapolis resident: $8; non-resident: $10. Can’t make it Tuesday? See their full schedule. 🧗

Wednesday 7/31: Calling young scientists! Unravel chemical mysteries, while concocting sensational soaps. Become a Bath Bomb Ringmaster and craft circus-themed bath bombs too. You and Me at BE with The Blended Essentials runs from 3–4 PM. Ages 4 & up. Costs $30. Book now. 🧼

Thursday, 8/1: In addition to their regular preschool-focused storytime at 10 AM and 11 AM, the Severna Park Library is hosting “Music and Movement” at 5:30–6 PM. Kids 0–5 can sing, chat, play instruments, and dance. 🎶

Friday, 8/2: Join Frolic the Fox for her imagination-filled Rhyming Rug Adventures at Yoga Barn. 10 AM and 11 AM start times for 45 mins of yoga. One child with one adult is $15, but see registration for other rates. Book now. 🧘‍♀️

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WEATHER

Monday

87 🌡️ 75 | ⛈️ | 49% | 💨 S 12 mph (10 knots)

Tuesday

81 🌡️ 75 | ⛈️ | 63% | 💨 S 13 mph (11 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 82ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Rehaash | 7:30–10:30 PM

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Orianthi w/ Mia Samone & Michael Ault | 7:30 PM | Tickets

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