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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, the surefire cure for the Sunday Scaries — even after a long holiday weekend.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Law Enforcement Torch Run 👮‍♀️ 🔥 

• Navy Football Roster 🏈 📄 

• Sharks of the Chesapeake 🦈 🌊 

Let’s get to it.

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THE DIGEST

Sharks of the Chesapeake 🦈

Who stayed up late last night watching Day 1 of Shark Week? ✋ ICYMI, some of us here at the Scoop are shark-obsessed and therefore, decided to research sharks in the Chesapeake Bay. And guess what? There’s kind of a lot of them.

If you missed it in our July 4th issue, be sure to check out these shark stats, facts, and even some local history in the article Sharks of the Chesapeake Bay.

Torch Run blazes through town 🔥

We’re not normally fans of seeing the Bay Bridge close down (because traffic) but we consider this a worthy cause: the Law Enforcement Torch Run. This Wednesday (7/10), police officers will run the westbound span of the bridge carrying a torch to raise awareness for Special Olympics Maryland. The run begins around 10 AM and the right and center lanes will be closed. Follow the MDTA for updates.

🗓 J. McLaughlin Sip & Shop this Wednesday

Love cute clothes and want to support Annapolis Hope? Clear your calendar for J. McLaughlin’s Sip & Shop this Wednesday, July 10. Not only are they donating 15% of all sales to Annapolis Hope, but first-time shoppers get a 15% discount! Now that’s what we call a win–win – 181 Main St, Annapolis, MD

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Coming up this week

We hope you spent yesterday resting up, because there are some seriously great events happening this week you won’t want to miss. Here’s what’s on the calendar:

📢 ArtFarm Speak Your Truth on Saturday 6–10 PM brings together performers and resources to break the stigma around mental health — 111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD

🛳 The Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce invites you to A Midsummer Night’s Cruise on the Chesapeake on Thursday 6:30–8:30 PM. Tickets are $50 for members and $75 for non-members and include one drink ticket, tasty bites, and a chance to win round-trip Southwest Airlines airfare. Psst: Scoop readers can get in at the member rate with the code SCOOP.

📽 Catch the Annapolis Film Society’s screening of the film Luther: Never Too Much, about the life of Luther Vandross, on Wednesday at 7 PM in the Maryland Hall Bowen Theatre — 801 Chase St, Annapolis, MD

🏥 Attend the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park Public Workshop for the Master Plan on Thursday 6–8 PM at Rolling Knolls Elementary to listen and provide input — 1985 Valley Rd, Annapolis, MD

🌳 Don’t miss Edgewater Outdoor Fun Day on Saturday from 10 AM–1 PM for a big day of family-friendly excitement. Be sure to RSVP so organizers can accommodate all attendees — 3130 Solomon’s Island Rd, Edgewater, MD

Buckle up for monstrous fun 👹 🚚

Monsters are coming to town — monster trucks, that is! The Renegade Monster Truck Tour stops at the county fairgrounds July 12–14 with four shows (two shows on Saturday). These 12,000-pound vehicles will perform all kinds of stunts, and there are even add-ons for driver meet-and-greets and pre-show parties where you can actually ride in the trucks.

🎶 Musical Monday

Blues and Gold at Annapolis City Dock
Under the direction of Senior Chief Musician Rory Cherry, the Naval Academy band Blues & Gold will perform classic blues and blues-infused music by artists Freddie King, Little Milton, and Otis Redding, and more recent hits by Chris Stapleton and Joe Bonamassa. Tuesday (7/9) from 7:30–8:30 PM at City Dock.

Annapolis Opera presents Stories Through Music
Opera’s the perfect combo of story + music, so it makes sense Annapolis Opera is presenting this interactive concert all about the meanings behind classical and popular music at the library of all places! The next installment is tonight 6:30 PM at the Eastport-Annapolis Neck branch. — 269 Hillsmere Dr, Annapolis, MD

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

Got kids home this summer? Just know, Scoop is here for you. We love connecting readers with fun, local events. So, every Monday from now through August, we’re bringing you a list of one kid’s activity every weekday of the summer.

MONDAY 7/8: Every Monday at 10:30 AM, enjoy Storytime with Mrs. Spears and Puppy the Puppet at Chesapeake Children’s Museum. Storytime is free with museum admission, so be sure to explore the indoor and outdoor spaces of CCM while you’re there. 🐶

TUESDAY 7/9: Join in all the quintessential summer activities at Chalk the Walk, Bubble Wands, and Ice Cream Social at the Eastport library, 2–3 PM. 🍦

WEDNESDAY 7/10: If you want to get out of the heat for a while, why not catch a kid-friendly movie? Regal Cinema at Waugh Chapel hosts $1 movie specials every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Listings vary each week, but this week it’s Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie at 10:40 or 11 AM or Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse at 11 or 11:20 AM. 🍿

THURSDAY 7/11: Do your kids love books? Word. I mean Wyrd. As in Wyrd Bookstore in Edgewater, where they hold storytime every Thursday at 10:30 AM. Catch storytime, pick up a new book or seven, and treat yo self with a fancy coffee. ☕

FRIDAY 7/12: Local animal experts from EcoAdventures are teaming up with AACPL for a special presentation at the Discoveries: The Library at the Mall location called Ultimate Animal Adventure from 11 AM–noon. Kids will use their explorer skills to help track the rainbow lizard in this interactive presentation. Kids will be introduced to some of EcoAdventures live animals which may include reptiles, snakes, and spiders! 🕷️

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CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ City Council meeting

On the agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting:

• City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows

• Maritime Industry Economic Development Fund

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 7 PM in City Council chambers. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to submit testimony or watch online. 160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD

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WEATHER

Monday

93 🌡️ 79 | ⛅ | 4% | 💨 E 8 mph (7 knots)

Tuesday

93 🌡️ 81 | 🌧️ | 34% | 💨 SSE 11 mph (10 knots)

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

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Monday Songwriters Showcase | 7:30–10 PM

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Pirates Cove | Gary Harmon | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aidan Ewald | 5–8 PM

SPORTS

Navy announces recruiting class 🏈

72 prospects from 23 states make up Navy’s football recruiting class this year. The list of prospects includes Annapolitans Teddy Androus and Gabriel Berzins, both St. Mary’s grads, among the six Marylanders represented. Navy’s first home game is August 31 and tickets are available now.

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