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🍦Which way to the VIP tent?

🍦Which way to the VIP tent?

Annie Award Winners, AACPL Hispanic Heritage Month, Woofie's pet care on wheels

Naptown Scoop
September 18, 2024

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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, where getting the news is like opening the mailbox and finding a postcard from a friend.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Annie Award Winners 🎭 ✍️ 🎨
AACPL Hispanic Heritage Month 💃 📚 🎶
Woofie’s pet care on wheels 🐩

Let’s get to it.

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

Reasons to splurge on VIP at the Annapolis Powerboat Show 🛥️

*Image courtesy of Annapolis Boat Shows

The Annapolis Powerboat Show drops anchor on October 3-6, and there are plenty of reasons to go VIP. And, it’s not just because you look cool on a floating tent in the middle of the show (although you definitely do). We break down the top 4 reasons to take the VIP plunge. More good news: there’s still time to score your VIP tickets!

Stunning custom-built home in the Blue Ribbon Broadneck school district

Discover over 5,400 square feet of luxurious living space designed for comfort and entertaining. This stunning custom home features 5 spacious upper-level bedrooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom and generous walk-in closet. No sharing here!

The open floor plan invites everyone in with soaring two-story ceilings and dramatic wall of windows that flood the living room with glorious natural light. Just steps away, a gorgeous gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances, Carrera marble countertops, and tons of work space. And then it flows seamlessly into a cozy family room with a modern fireplace.

Outside, you’ll enjoy an expansive rear deck on a private, wooded lot. All this is located in the coveted Blue Ribbon Broadneck school district and is minutes from popular destinations like Sandy Point State Park, downtown Annapolis, and major commuter roads.

There’s even an unfinished lower level with high ceilings and walk-out stairs just waiting for your own personal touch. Contact Brad Kappel for your private tour today.

THE DIGEST

Nadja Maril releases two new titles 📚

Local author Nadja Maril has been busy this year! She recently released two new books that demonstrate her range as a writer — the first, Recipes from My Garden brings together a collection of her poetry and essays, and the second, Who IS Santa?, is a picture book answering an age-old question for children. Recipes from My Garden has been nominated for a National Book Award, and Who IS Santa? raises money for children’s cancer research.

Hear from Nadja at the October 8 meeting of the Annapolis Parole Rotary at 8 AM at the DoubleTree by Hilton — 210 Holiday Ct, Annapolis, MD

Annie Award Winners 🎭 ✍️ 🎨

Nine stellar educators are being recognized with Annie Awards for their inspiring contributions to an art form, an arts organization, or to the wider AA County community. Now in its 24th year, the 2024 Annie Award Celebration will occur on November 14 at Maryland Hall at 5:30 PM. Get tickets.

Congrats to all winners: Angela Germanos (Arts Education), Elizabeth Kendall (Arts Leadership), Jimi "Haha" Davies (Arts Maverick), McShane Glover (Arts Patron), Patsy Baker Blackshear, PhD (Historic Arts), Erika Robuck (Literary Arts), Angela Wilson (Performing Arts), David Brault (Visual Arts), and Alvin G. Stansbury (Lifetime Achievement in the Arts)! 👏

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Where are we? 📸

Each Wednesday, watch this space for a random snap from somewhere in Annapolis (and surrounding areas 😉). 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!

LOCAL BUSINESS

New and Expanding Businesses List 🎉

It’s no secret . . . Annapolis means business. The New and Expanding Businesses List is out and includes 79 business locations in alphabetical order identified as new, relocating, expanding, or under new ownership in Anne Arundel County from July-August 2024. This puts our total at 262 such business locations in the first half of 2024. At a glance:

New owners: 424 Wine & Spirits and Residence Inn by Marriott BWI airport
New businesses/locations: Naval Bagels, Pamper Me Please, Timber Pizza Co., University of Maryland Urgent Care, and X-Golf
Expansions: LifeTime Fitness and The Dripbar Annapolis

Woofie’s puts pet care on wheels 🐩

All your pet-care needs are about to get a lot easier now that Woofie’s of Annapolis has launched mobile services. Under the ownership of Amy and Conrad Manlapaz, the business has served our area’s community of pet owners for 20 years, but now Woofie’s is coming directly to you with its fully equipped mobile pet spa to complement its dog walking, daytime and overnight sitting, and 24/7 vet telehealth. 🐕‍🦺

To celebrate the expansion, Woofie’s is organizing Barktoberfest at Annapolis Towne Center on October 5, 11 AM–7 PM, and an upcoming K9 Run to support the Chesapeake K9 Fund. Follow details on events as they become available. 🐕

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.

Now Hiring: Vet Tech at Annapolis’ top veterinary hospital

Want to join an amazing team and work with cute animals every day? Read on!

Western Shore Veterinary Hospital is hiring a vet tech. This highly-rated vet hospital is a sister hospital to Queenstown Veterinary Hospital which has served the Eastern Shore for over 30 years. Owner Marianne Bailey opened in her hometown of Annapolis last summer and needs an experienced vet tech to join her team.

There are no weekends. You’ll be home for dinner every night. And you’ll get to work with an awesome team of doctors and other techs. Email [email protected] to apply!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Our last pitch for Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars (maybe)

By now it’s no secret that Scoop loves Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars. And no, not those three things individually although they are all wonderful. We’re talking about Historic Annapolis’ huge fundraiser next week. It’s one of the best guys nights/networking events/excuses to break out the blazer your unfashionable colleague Jerry mocks you for wearing. We proudly spread the word and Scoop’s sister company, Royal Flush, proudly brings the bathrooms. Really nice bathrooms, I might add. So we hope to see you in the garden on September 26. No need to bring your own cigars or bourbon but you’ll definitely want to take your favorite blazer to the dry cleaner this week. Get tickets!

AACPL Hispanic Heritage Month 💃 📚 🎶

If you’re wondering how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month . . . look no further! The Anne Arundel County Public Library is hosting tons of events across its various branches from September 15-October 15. There’s plenty of dancing, storytimes, songs, games like Lotería (similar to bingo), and crafts. That’s just the beginning of the fun for all ages! See a list of 19 featured events and even more events here!

Walk Like MADD Event this Saturday🚶‍♀️‍➡️

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving. The 2024 Walk Like MADD Maryland event is their signature fundraising event to raise awareness and funds. Join the walk around Kinder Farm Park in Severna Park on September 21 at 9 AM.

Thanks to Scoop reader Megan Moore for letting us know about the event. Megan and team will be walking to honor her son Noah, who was killed in a drunk driving crash in 2021. Anyone who would like to walk with the Love Noah #25 team is invited to join the team or donate.

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

The Only Choice for Special Event Bathrooms

When you choose Royal Flush, you’re opting for the highest standard in portable toilets. Our bathrooms are meticulously clean, stylishly designed, and delivered on time, every time. We even send a cleaning attendant standard with every rental. Nobody else can say that. If your event demands the finest restrooms available, there’s only one place to look: Royal Flush.*

Get Hooked

Fish For A Cure (F4AC) is a fishing tournament and fundraising challenge supporting the Cancer Survivorship Program at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute. Register for the 18th annual tournament on Nov. 9! Grab your fishing buddies and enjoy a day of fishing on the Chesapeake Bay while supporting a good cause.*

Set Sail on the Wilma Lee This Fall!

Fall is the perfect time to sail! Watch the leaves change color from the deck of Wilma Lee, a historic skipjack that’s one of the last working oyster boats in the Chesapeake Bay. Built in 1940, Wilma Lee offers an unforgettable experience blending history and beauty. Enjoy the crisp air and stunning views as you sail. Don’t miss out—book your sail now for a unique autumn adventure!*

*indicates sponsored advertising content.

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72 🌡️ 68 | 🌧️ | 79% | 💨 NE 11 mph (10 knots)

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💧🌡️ Water temperature = 74ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

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🍦Which way to the VIP tent?

Annie Award Winners, AACPL Hispanic Heritage Month, Woofie's pet care on wheels

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Reasons to splurge on VIP at the Annapolis Powerboat Show 🛥️

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