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🍦Trash to treasure

100 Lots Kitchen now open, Christmas Eve services, Military Bowl musician announced...

Naptown Scoop
December 18, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. I hope you enjoyed those warm days because the cold is coming back with a vengeance today.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

100 Lots Kitchen
Military Bowl anthem singer + free concert
DTA Christmas Eve services

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, & Lauren Burke Meyer

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THE DIGEST

From landfill to solar farm

This is a real life “trash to treasure” moment. Did you know there’s a giant solar farm on top of an old Annapolis landfill? In 1989, a landfill off of Route 450 got too full; yeah, we don’t want to know what that means either. And it just sat like that for three decades until 2018 when the City moved in 55,000 solar panels. Now, it generates 12 megawatts for the City of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and the Board of Education. That’s great news since Governor Moore hopes 14.5% of Maryland’s energy will come from the sun by 2030.

Roundup: DTA Christmas Eve Services 🎄🕯

With Christmas Eve five days away, it’s time to finalize those holiday plans. We’re biased, but Downtown Annapolis (AKA DTA) is one of the most magical places to attend church this time of year. From family-friendly early services to midnight mass, we have you covered on DTA’s best Christmas Eve services. Check it out! Obviously all of these services are on 12/24.

St. Mary’s Parish
4 PM, 6:30 PM, and Midnight
109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Naval Academy Chapel
4 PM (Protestant Family), 6 PM (Catholic Mass), and 9 PM (Protestant Candlelight Service)
121 Blake Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402
Gate 3 is open for pedestrians: 3 PM–8 PM

First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis
5 PM and 10 PM
171 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
5:30 PM and 10:30 PM
199 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401

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LOCAL BUSINESS

100 Lots Kitchen now open

In 1863, a tobacco port community formed from 100 one-acre lots. Now, we know it as Edgewater’s London Town. 160 years later, those 100 lots are the namesake of Edgewater’s newest restaurant. 100 Lots Kitchen and Bar serves “updated Americana” using local ingredients whenever they can. Think Oysters Rockefeller, stroganoff lasagna, shrimp ‘n grits, and more. Check it out at 74 W Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037 where Broadneck Grill used to be.

Last days to shop HERE

Attention last-min shoppers – it’s ok, we are too. Your window for online shopping is closing fast. On some sites it already is. The good news? You have the perfect opportunity and place to shop local – HERE. a pop-up shop at 4 Church Circle. But hurry. Their last day open is this Friday (12/22). That means only a few days left to get products from 80+ local artisans, Scoop gear, and Annapolis Hope candles. Hours are 10 AM–6 PM and 10 AM–11 PM on the last Midnight Madness this Thursday (12/21).

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 THE COTTAGE

'Tis the season to shop local! Don't stress about shipping deadlines and additional fees. The Cottage on Main is your go-to destination for all your holiday gifting needs! Take advantage of our final Midnight Madness celebration at The Eleventh Hour! 15% OFF your purchase!*

*some exclusions apply.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Military Bowl Tailgate musician announced

Heading to the Military Bowl? I hope you like country music because Maryland-native Jimmy Charles will be performing at the official Military Bowl Zero-Waste Tailgate and singing our National Anthem. You may recognize the Ocean City-born, Nashville-based singer from his hit song They Grow Up Too Fast or perhaps even more notably – It’s a Maryland Thing, You Wouldn’t Understand. The Military Bowl is at 2 PM on December 27 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and the free concert starts at 11 AM.

Theater Talk Tuesday 🎭

A Cantori Christmas. The women’s vocal ensemble performs holiday classics. Wednesday (12/20) at 7:30 PM at Live Arts Maryland. Tickets.

Winter Solstice Concert. Ensemble Galilei (chamber music mixed with traditional music) presents a winter concert. Thursday (12/21) at 7 PM at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. Tickets.

Bluegrass Nutcracker. It’s The Nutcracker played by an 8-piece bluegrass band. Friday (12/22) at 7:30 PM at Live Arts Maryland. Tickets.

The Talent Machine Holiday Show. Kids ages 7–18 perform their holiday spectacular. Through Saturday (12/23) at Indian Creek School. Tickets.

White Christmas. The classic story of singing sisters and a holiday miracle. Through Sunday (12/24) at the Classic Theatre of Maryland. Tickets.

A Christmas Carol. A grump + a few ghosts = a holiday classic. Through Sunday (12/24) at the Classic Theatre of Maryland. Tickets.

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

Board of Education meeting

Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell will propose the FY2025 operating and capital budgets to the Board of Education this week. The Board will hold two public hearings and one public workshop before passing the budget to Executive Steuart Pittman in February. Click here to see the full meeting agenda.

The meeting is at 6:30 PM on Wednesday (12/20) in the Board Room at the Parham Building. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to watch online or submit testimony. 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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WEATHER

Tuesday

42 🌡️ 30 | ⛅ | 1% | 💨 WNW 15 mph (14 knots)

Wednesday

45 🌡️ 33 | 🌤️ | 3% | 💨 NW 7 mph (6 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 48ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Tuesday

Wednesday

NAVY SPORTS

Upcoming games & matches

Women’s Basketball (3-6)
12/19 vs. Goucher College | 6 PM

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