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Naptown Scoop
November 25, 2024
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop and just like cranberry sauce, we’re here to add a little zing to your day.
In today’s Naptown Scoop:
Santa Paws 🐶
Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo to close after 40 years 👰🤵
Waste collection and facilities holiday schedule ♻️🗑️
Let’s get to it.
— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan Sneddon
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THE DIGEST
Reminder: It’s the Great Naptown Bake Off! 🍪 🌟
Who knew Annapolis was such a cookie town? We are blown away by the response to our call for cookie recipes. We have loved reading your personal stories about the recipes, seeing the handwritten recipe cards, and dreaming about all the cookie taste-testing in our future. Thank you to everyone who has submitted so far.
But in case you missed our first announcement, just a reminder that we are accepting recipes through the end of the week (11/30), so you still have time to submit. The winner will receive a $100 gift card to Williams Sonoma, a $100 gift card to Black Market Bakers, and the distinct pleasure of having their recipe published on the Naptown Scoop Journal. We will also publish the top two runner-up recipes.
Submit recipes to [email protected]. 🍪
P.S.– We got a question about whether dessert “bar” recipes are being accepted and the answer is yes – if it’s sweet, your family loves it, and it comes in some sort of handheld bar/cookie form, we would love to try your recipe!
Parking Deals 🅿️ 🚗
Don’t forget — there’s no parking meter enforcement on Thanksgiving. Same goes on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Even better, city officials are bringing back the tradition of free holiday parking between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. You can get 2 hours at downtown Annapolis’ metered/kiosk spaces or 1 hour at the Hillman Garage using the ParkMobile app. Make your holiday shopping and celebrations in Annapolis stress-free with these parking perks!
Waste collection and facilities holiday schedule ♻️🗑️
We’d hate to waste a chance to keep you in the loop on schedule changes for Thanksgiving:
Thursday, 11/28: No curbside collection; Waste Management Services (WMS) facilities closed
Friday, 11/29: Thursday customers get curbside collection; WMS facilities closed
Saturday, 11/30: Friday customers get curbside collection; WMS facilities open
Note: Thursday and Friday Pasadena customers should place recycling, trash, and yard waste at the curb by 6 AM on Friday, 11/29. Recycling collection will begin 11/29 and finish by 11/30.
🕵️♂️ A mystery donor for CFAAC
Someone out there is matching your contributions to Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s annual campaign through the end of the year. We don’t know the identity of the mystery donor, but we do know this is a great opportunity to double your contribution. Donate between now and Dec. 31 to support CFAAC’s mission of addressing important local issues and you’ll be matched dollar for dollar until the foundation surpasses its $20K goal.
DNR lifts burn ban 🔥
Maryland DNR lifted its temporary ban on open-air burning that it recently put in place to prevent wildfire spread. Why was there a ban in the first place? Because we had such a dry summer, Maryland experienced an above average number of wildfires in October. DNR put the ban in place per the recommendation of the Maryland Forest Service, whose firefighters had responded to 50 wildland fires before the ban went into effect. After rain this month (and looking ahead to rainy forecasts), officials decided it was safe to rescind the ban, though we should all continue being cautious while much of Maryland is still in a drought.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Seasalt is now open . . . at 1 Park Place
You know how sometimes you walk in a room and forget why you went in there? Or come home from the store with all the things except for the one thing you needed? Well, we had a major mental glitch in last Friday’s Scoop when we mentioned newly-opened Seasalt in Foodie Friday. Unfortunately, we gave you the wrong location and for that we are sorry.
Seasalt is located at 1 Park Place, Unit #7. Get your reservations to try their award-winning cocktails and creative seafood dishes with global flavors. Or stop by for Anchovy Hours, 3:30–6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. We can’t wait to check out this amazing menu . . . and to do so, we will go to 1 Park Place (not Eastport 🤦♀️).
Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo to close after 40 years 👰🤵
It’s time to say “Sew long and thank you!” to a team that has handled alterations for many a momentous Annapolis event. Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo has announced it will close on December 23 after nearly 40 years in business. This gives mother-and-daughter owners Dora and Flavia the chance to enjoy retirement and family time, respectively. All final alterations will be completed and tuxedo rentals are still available for events through December 23.
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That's our secret. We love having you here. We jump for joy inside when you come to class. It's why we greet everyone by name with a huge smile.
Together we're getting healthier, having heaps of fun, and creating a caring community.
We have classes daily, even on holidays. We even have a staffed playroom for kids while you're in class.
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Musical Monday 🎶
With Thanksgiving weekend ahead of us, there aren’t many concerts on the schedule this week — but you can plan ahead for one holiday tradition that continues to be popular with local music aficionados:
The Annapolis Symphony plays all the holiday favorites in this festive concert December 13–14 with performances at Maryland Hall and Severna Park High School. Be sure to order your tickets early!
Coming up this week
Monday
🌳 2024 Greens Sale: Decorate your home for the holidays with festive wreaths + centerpieces crafted from boxwood grown in the historic Hammond-Harwood House garden! Get your orders in by 11/29. Pickup at 4 PM at 19 Maryland Ave.
Tuesday
🦃 Make Your Own Nature Turkey: Entertain your little turkeys by making your own turkey using leaves and pinecones from 10 AM to 11 AM. Costs $5. Hurry and sign up. Only a few spots remain at Homestead Gardens’ Davidsonville location.
🌲Natural Dye Holiday Pop-Up Shop: Dive into the world of natural dyeing, where you create beautiful, hand-dyed textiles using sustainable materials with Kristin Brown of Imbued. Head to Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville from 1–5 PM. *Pop in for this pop-up any of these dates: Nov. 26, 27, 29, 30.
Thursday
🦃 🏃♂️🏃🏻♀️Annapolis Turkey Trot: Burn some calories before your Thanksgiving dinner by running in the 18th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot through downtown Annapolis. Supports Girls on the Run Greater Chesapeake. Begins at 9 AM. Sign up.
Pet pics with Santa Paws 🐾
No need to make a list or check it twice when you already know these are the goodest boys and girls out there. Of course we’re talking about your fur babies, and you’re invited to take them to visit Santa Paws at Annapolis Town Center for a paws-itively adorable photo op on Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 10, 17, from 4–7PM. Because nothing says happy howlidays like a picture of Rover with the Big Guy in Red. Register.
Heroes to hold 4th annual holiday market 🎁
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear red suits and carry sacks of gifts. And if you’re ready to get into hero mode, then plan to be at Heroes Pub (1 Riverview Ave., Annapolis) on Dec. 8 from 8–11 AM for the annual Holiday Market. There will be food, drink, and holiday shopping with 30+ local vendors.
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
⚖️ City Council meeting
On the agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting:
Police department — property and contraband disposal
Fence permit requirements related to building and construction
Mobile food vendor signage
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 Street, Annapolis, MD
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EXTRA SPRINKLES
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WEATHER
Monday
55 🌡️ 50 | ☀️ | 1% | 💨 W 10 mph (9 knots)
Tuesday
59 🌡️ 39 | 🌧️ | 62% | 💨 WNW 14 mph (12 knots)
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 54ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Monday
49 West | Doug Segree | 7:30–10 PM
Tuesday
49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The Nighthawks w/ Sol Roots | 7:30 PM | Tickets
In this episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast, host Bill Wagner welcomes Michael James of The Mid Report and Rivals.com network to talk Navy football's shutout loss to Tulane. Then he joins radio color commentator Mike Heary to discuss Navy men’s basketball. Listen.
Past results
Women's Basketball (6-0)
11/23 @ Longwood | W 75-61
Upcoming games
Men's Basketball (1-4)
11/25 vs Washington College (Md.) | 7 PM
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