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Annapolis Ten Mile Run, 10 million oysters, AP scores increase

Naptown Scoop
August 20, 2024

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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, the newsletter equivalent of that friend who always knows the best food trucks in town.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

49th Annapolis Ten Mile Run 🏃‍♂️
Shell yeah! 10 million oysters 🦪
AP scores increase 🌟

Let’s get to it.

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

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THE DIGEST

AP Scores Increase 🌟

AACPS earns high marks again! For the third consecutive year, AACPS’ average AP score, number of students taking exams, and the percentage of students scoring 3 or higher all improved. Over 64% of students scored 3 or higher (a 2-point increase from 2022–23 and an 11-point rise since 2020–21), which most U.S. colleges and universities accept for credit.

Other key stats:

Average AP score: 3.03, up from 2.92 last year and 2.68 in 2020–21
12,285 exams administered. 2,000 more than last year

Dr. Bedell noted that while an increase in exams often correlates with a score drop, this highlights the district's continued growth. ✍️

Shell yeah! 10 million oysters 🦪

“No filter” may sound good when posting pics online, but not when it comes to the environment. In fact, having an effective filter for local waterways is a big goal of the Severn River Association. In this case: oysters.

These shellfish filter harmful pollutants out of the water; up to 50 gallons every single day, according to NOAA! Which is why SRA teamed up with Oyster Recovery Partnership to plant 10 million new oysters on a sanctuary reef in the Severn this week. This is the latest in a longstanding collaboration between the two organizations, which have planted more than 174 million oysters in the river through Operation Build-a-Reef since 2018.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Wandering Words: Maryland’s new mobile bookstore 📚

To our fellow book lovers, dreams do come true. Wandering Words, a mobile bookstore, hit the road on August 5, thanks to the hard work of Arnold resident and business owner Kali O’Leary, her husband, and their four kids. Together, they transformed the inside of a trailer to become a tiny bookstore, doing everything from navigating hardware stores to staining wood and, of course, picking books.

Kali, a former first grade teacher, said, “I am hoping to work like a food truck where neighborhoods and events invite me.” Kali will post her calendar weekly on her Instagram (@wanderingwordsmd) to share where she’ll wander.

She’s also planning book signings with local authors and will announce dates soon. You can bet Scoop writers and authors Dylan and Lauren will volunteer in that department and stick around to hang in the magical, mobile bookstore! Email Kali at [email protected] to request a visit. ✨

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

49th Annapolis Ten Mile Run 🏃‍♂️

Thousands of runners will take their mark for the Annapolis Ten Mile Run on Sunday, August 25. The 49th annual race – organized by non-profit Annapolis Striders – begins at 7 AM at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Even if you’re not lacing up for race, you should expect rolling road closures until about 9:30 AM when the race ends. The route is King George St ➡️ Naval Academy Bridge ➡️ Homewood Rd ➡️ Baltimore Annapolis Blvd ➡️ Governor Ritchie Hwy ➡️ Taylor Ave ➡️ the stadium. Get all the details regarding road closures and parking restrictions.

More info is at www.annapolisstriders.org. Best of luck to all runners! 🏃‍♀️

Fall line-up at ArtFarm 🎨

ArtFarm Studios is excited to announce their fall line-up of classes and workshops for kids, teens, and adults. Yes, they have traditional painting and drawing classes for all ages, but did you know they also have classes like poetry, screenprinting, photography, beat making, and . . . Building a Gnome Garden? The choices are wild and wonderful.

ArtFarm also wants you to know, all experience levels are welcome; they have classes for those of us that “aren't artists" and classes for those that want to take it up a notch. Check out the adult/teen choices and the kids' classes, which make a great after school or weekend extracurricular for your littlest creatives. 🧑‍🎨

Ray Weaver concert & fundraiser 🎸

“Chesapeake son” Ray Weaver is coming to town! The Pasadena native is traveling from Denmark for “A Father’s Heart with Ray Weaver” fundraiser on September 9 at the Killarney House (584 West Central Ave, Davidsonville). Enjoy a three-course dinner and live performance that weaves (fitting, right?) country, blues, rock, Irish, and original music with personal stories from Ray’s book, A Father’s Heart. Doors open at 5 PM. Show starts at 7 PM.

$20 from each ticket sale will go to EMBOLC, which provides support to people with mental health issues. Limited seats remain, so hurry and get tickets!

Save the date: Boatyard Beach Bash 🎵

We’re officially one month out from the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s big end-of-summer fundraiser, the Boatyard Beach Bash. This year’s event is September 21, 4–10 PM with headlining performances by iconic Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. VIP (very important parrothead) tickets have already sold out, but general admission tickets are still available.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

End your summer in style

The season is winding down faster than we think. Set sail on the Wilma Lee and make the most of your summer! Located at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Let our expert captain and crew take care of everything. Book your cruise now!*

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Wednesday

76 🌡️ 59 | 🌤️ | 3% | 💨 NNW 10 mph (9 knots)

Thursday

76 🌡️ 62 | 🌤️ | 5% | 💨 NE 6 mph (5 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 80ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

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SPORTS

Upcoming games & matches

Women's Soccer (0-2)
8/22 vs. Sacred Heart | 4 PM

Men's Soccer
8/22 vs. George Mason | 7 PM

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Annapolis Ten Mile Run, 10 million oysters, AP scores increase

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