🍦Who won the EYC Lights Parade?

Goal line stand, Galway Bay turns 25, vote for Beans...

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Naptown Scoop
December 11, 2023

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Good morning, Annapolis. If Annapolis is only Travel + Leisure’s 15th best Christmas town in America, I can’t imagine how good number one is.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

  • Army’s goal line stand

  • Galway Bay turns 25

  • Vote for Beans

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, & Lauren Burke Meyer

P.S. Happy birthday to Barb Kappel! 🎂 

Who won the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade?

Good news: the USA Today rankings are finalized and the EYC Lights Parade is officially the #4 holiday parade in the country! Number one in my book though.

Well done to all 51 boats who entered and thanks to whoever did the good weather dance. I could get used to 50ÂşF December Saturdays.

And in case you didn’t know, EYC actually does crown winners. We’ve got the full list of 8 winners as well as the full Scoop on LOOKINGGLASS, the incredible boat with all the flashy lights, dancers, and smoke machines.

A MESSAGE FROM CURRENT DERMATOLOGY

Introducing Tixel at Current Dermatology and Cosmetic Center

We are happy to introduce a new eyelid tightening treatment in our office, Tixel! Tixel uses advanced fractional thermal rejuvenation to target and treat a wide range of concerns around the eye. With the ability to treat the entire upper and lower eyelid safely and comfortably to the lash margin, this powerhouse treatment can address fine lines and wrinkles around the eye, eyelid laxity/hooding of the upper eyelid, and bags, puffiness, and sagging skin at the lower eyelid. By stimulating collagen production and promoting skin tightening, it delivers remarkable results in just a few sessions with minimal downtime. It is suitable for all skin types and can be done anytime of year.

THE DIGEST

Westgate Circle has been bare since 2020 but it’s so close to a makeover. The Art in Public Places Commission has shortlisted three finalists to bring a new sculpture to the naked circle. Now they want YOU to give feedback on the designs. Review them here and comment by 12/21.

🌟 15 Teachers Named Semifinalists for AACPS Teacher of the Year

The 2024 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year semifinalists names are in!

The 15 gold-star educators are Patrick Alexander, Alison Bowers, Jesse Bragg, Kayt Capasso, Amy Chitwood, Cindy Contreras, Brandy Dorr, James Grim, Kristin Haynie, Elizabeth Heist, Malia Johnston, Kelly Leary, Corinne Shuck Seidel, Kellie Skinner, and Sarah Skinner.

Finalists will be announced in February and the winner will be revealed in April at the Excellence in Education Awards.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Vote for Pedro Beans

If you’ve ever been to McGarvey’s, you know (and love) Beans. Well, he needs our help. He’s not in trouble. He’s just up to be Bar Boss 2023. If he wins, he gets $10,000 and his picture on the front of Bartender Magazine. You can vote for free once a day. Or you can give Beans lots of votes by donating to the Kind Campaign. $1 = 1 vote. Do both here before December 14. Oh by the way, Beans is in first place but I never take my foot off the gas.

Galway Bay hits a milestone anniversary

25 years ago, Michael Galway and Anthony Clarke decided to bring a slice of their homeland to Maryland Ave. Galway Bay’s been serving up Irish whiskey, Scoop’s favorite shepherd’s pie, and Emerald Isle hospitality ever since. The beloved pub has even won awards like “Best Irish Restaurant,” “Best Irish Pub,” and “Best Whiskey Experience in the Americas.” Sláinte to 25 years and here’s to 25 more!

P.S. Next time you’re strolling through festive Maryland Ave, stop into Galway (or order online) to bring home their authentic and amazing egg nog this Christmas. It sells out fast!

Midnight Madness special: West Street Artisan Market

The first block of West Street transforms into a winter wonderland for Midnight Madness this Thursday (12/14). Kinda like Dinner Under the Stars except shopping instead of eating. Oh yeah and a human hamster ball and Santa’s pony. 5–9 PM on Thursday (12/14).

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.

The next step on your yoga journey

If you've practiced yoga for a while, you've probably thought, "I want to do teacher training but I DON’T want to teach!” Well, this is for you. Yoga Factory is offering a unique workshop this January. It's a 3-day Bikram breakdown where you'll learn about the Bikram system just like it's taught in teacher training.

You'll receive individual help on every asana (pose), expand your mind-body connection, and strengthen your yoga community. It's the best training you'll ever get without actually becoming a teacher.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Last week to enter 🎄NSFEHJHC🎄

No disrespect to Buddy the Elf. But the best way to spread Christmas cheer isn’t singing loud for all to hear. It’s decorating your house. Lucky for you, there’s still time to enter our first-ever holiday home decorating contest. Submit a picture of your decked-out house by 11:59 PM on Thursday (12/14).

The winner scores $550 in local gift cards and a full feature of their house on the Scoop newsletter and Instagram. We’re rooting for you!

NYE tasting at Leo

If closing out 2023 with delicious food is your kind of celebration, this one’s for you. Chef Matt Lego is offering a three-course tasting dinner at Leo on New Year’s Eve. It’s an epic food journey that starts with amuse bouche (yeah we had to look it up, too) and ends with triple chocolate devil’s food cake. Learn about this and other events in our New Year’s Eve roundup.

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

City Council meets today (12/11) in the City Council chambers at City Hall at 7 PM – 160 Duke of Gloucester, Annapolis, MD 21401. The full agenda will be posted here before the meeting. Click here to submit public testimony or tune in virtually.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

That's a wrap!

Our friends over at Blue Heron Property Services asked us to thank you all for another amazing year! In 2023, they gave hundreds of houses the cleanups they deserved. And 2024 is looking even better! Do you want to start the year with a brand new-looking house? Learn more about what Blue Heron's exterior home cleaning experts can do for you.*

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WEATHER

Monday

44 🌡️ 33 | 🌤️ | 15% | 💨 WNW 17 mph (15 knots)

Tuesday

45 🌡️ 34 | ☀️ | 4% | 💨 SW 8 mph (7 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 46ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Songwriters Showcase hosted by Angie Miller | 7:30–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | AMFM Christmas Show | 7 PM | Tickets

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Jazz Jam | 8–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | AMFM Christmas Show | 7 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | b.en | 7 PM

Goal line stand seals Army-Navy game for second year in a row

It’s fitting that a game with such pomp and circumstance as Army-Navy would come down to a last-minute goal line stand. That actually makes it two years in a row. Unfortunately, neither have gone Navy’s way. The Mids lost the final game of their season to archrival Army on Saturday, 17–11. ($)

Past results

Women's Basketball (3-6)
12/8 @ Dartmouth | L 65–52

Men's Basketball (2-6)
12/8 @ Quinnipiac | L 71–68

Football (5-7)
12/9 vs. Army | L 17–11

Wrestling (5-0)
12/10 vs. Ohio | W 27–12

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