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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, where we greet your inbox first thing on a Monday morning like a wide-eyed yellow lab puppy.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Zips x Annapolis Hope fundraiser 👕 

• Habitat Young Professionals program 🏠️ 

• Sweet Bamboo Boba ribbon cutting 🥤 

Let’s get to it.

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

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THE DIGEST

ZIPS & Annapolis Hope

Another business has stepped up to help Annapolis Hope. ZIPS Cleaners at 1955 West Street is donating 5% of sales every Wednesday through August 14. Thanks to owner, Jole, for coming to us unsolicited with this generous offer!

We are 68% of the way to helping the Mireles family purchase their home following the loss of their breadwinner in a tragic shooting. And with just about a month to go, the finish line is in sight! Still don’t know what Annapolis Hope is? Check this out.

J. McLaughlin: A Sip & Shop Success

Thanks to all of you who sipped, shopped, and scooped up some fashionable finds at the J. McLaughlin Annapolis Hope fundraiser last week. We also want to thank manager Alyssa and her team for coordinating with us on this fun event and for helping us get even closer to our fundraising goal.

Annapolis Blues fall to Virginia Dream FC in 2-0 loss

Welp, the match on Saturday did not go our way. Despite some solid tries and tricky saves, our Blues lost to Virginia Dream FC, ending their run in the NPSL playoffs. Over 8,000 fans braved the MD mugginess to support.

At the Scoop, we love our Annapolis Blues, so let’s reflect on some of the great achievements from this season:

• Shattered NPSL attendance records with 11,171 fans turning out for the home opener (which they won 6-2).

• 9 wins and only 1 loss on the season.

• Beat out 88 other teams to rank #1 in overall NPSL standings

• In just two seasons, the Blues hold the top 9 most attended games in league history.

• 3 members of the Blues nominated for NPSL Awards: Leo Palomo for Mid-Atlantic Conference MVP, Owen Allegro for Golden Glove, and Colin Herriot for Coach of the Year. (Psst: You can vote here for your favorites! 😉)

Thanks for all your hard work this season, Blues! We can’t wait til next season. 💙 

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Sweet Bamboo Boba brews up in SP

DIY bubble tea? 🥤 That’s the idea behind Sweet Bamboo Boba, which owners Peng Ho and Olesea Maleeva describe as offering a masterpiece in every mug and a symphony in every sip. Join Sweet Bamboo Boba for a ribbon cutting with the Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at 4 PM at the store’s location — 545 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD

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SPONSORED BY ANNAPOLIS ORTHODONTICS

Where beauty meets function

Creating beautiful smiles is an art.  Braces or aligners are simply tools used by the orthodontist to create a beautiful smile. At Annapolis Orthodontics, we create beautiful smiles in a beautiful space.  Our patients love our state-of-the-art technology and gorgeous treatment area that overlooks our AO garden and beehives.

Our bees are buzzing in the summer sunshine and it’s the perfect time to schedule your smile evaluation. If you’ve been thinking about getting the smile you’ve always wanted for yourself or your child, schedule a smile consultation at Annapolis Orthodontics.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Join us 4 our anniversary bash 🥂

That’s right — we want you to join us 4 our anniversary bash, because the Scoop has officially been covering Annapolis for FOUR years. We know, we can hardly believe it either. And we have a four-bulous celebration planned on August 16 at the Annapolis Maritime Museum 6:30 – 9:30 PM.

Your ticket covers 🍸 an open bar, 🥗 delicious food, 🦪 oysters, not to mention a pretty unbeatable waterfront view. ⛵️ Get your tickets here.

Plus, every ticket you buy earns you an entry to win a custom Naptown Scoop duffel bag from 727 Sailbags!

Coming Up This Week

This feels like a great week for showing the planet a little bit of love, whether that’s through eco-friendly efforts, getting out in nature, or being sustainable by buying local. Here’s what you can expect in the days ahead:

💚 Join Annapolis Green and William Paca House for Green Drinks on Tuesday 5:30–7:30 PM to learn all about the historic property’s plastic-free summer and other environmentally friendly causes.

🧵 Learn how to quilt with the second installment of AACPL’s Adventure Awaits! Story Quilting on Wednesday 6:30–8 PM at the Michael Busch Library for a lesson on how to print images on fabric and machine quilt them together.

🌅 Capital SUP has sunrise paddles on Back Creek setting off from its Eastport location at 5:15 AM on Saturday for early birds who want to start their weekend in a beautiful way.

🍂 Get the dirt on making your own compost from the Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners at their recycling demonstration on Saturday 10 AM at Quiet Waters Park.

🛶 Get out on the water at Anne Arundel County’s next River Days festival on Saturday 11 AM–4 PM at Annapolis Maritime Museum.

🛍 Buy Local Week starts on Thursday and runs through July 28. This is your incentive to support a local business and buy a product made from someone who calls this community home.

Musical Monday 🎵

Are you all ears for some easy listening this week? Check out these musical events coming up:

Classic Theatre of Maryland presents The Best of Swing, featuring music from the ‘30s and ‘40s, as its July cabaret, starting at 7:30 PM tonight and tomorrow.

USNA Band presents the Blue & Gold group performing classic blues and blues-infused music at Annapolis City Dock tomorrow at 7:30 PM.

Maryland Hall presents Chilean singer-songwriter Pascuala Ilabaca accompanied by her band Fauna. Enjoy an evening of dancing and celebration with their blend of jazz, pop, and rock on Saturday (7/20) at 7:30 PM.

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

Alrighty parents. We’re officially one month into summer vacay with about a month and a half to go. Status check . . . How’s everyone surviving with the kids home? We’re back again with a weekly itinerary to get kids out of the house.

Monday 7/15: Groovy Nate makes an appearance at the Edgewater Library from 1–2 PM. Catch his fun, educational show while he uses funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy–a la Sesame Street meets Parliament Funkadelic. 🎶

Tuesday 7/16: Beat the heat with Rolly Pollies’ Open Gym at 4:30 PM (same time on Mondays too). A one-hour pass costs $12. Ask for a punch card that includes 6 hours of open play for $60 to save a few bucks, plus they don’t expire! 🤸‍♀️

Wednesday 7/17: Chesapeake Children’s Museum is hosting a Mock Ice Cream event from 1–3 PM where frozen bananas are the main dish at this cook-and-taste event. 🍌 Scoop up tickets.

Thursday 7/18: Kids of all ages can get their wiggles out at My Gym Annapolis. 🤸‍♂️ They have lots of classes on Thursdays and other days of the week. Learn about their 1-week unlimited classes for $29, as well as Summer Camp and Kids Night events throughout summer here.

Friday 7/19: Bog Day Celebration on Friday 1–3 PM, is a unique opportunity for families along with numerous federal, state, and county leaders to work together to plant trees and wetland species. This is a first-of-its-kind project, restoring 2.7 acres of wetlands that will provide safe harbor for many native threatened species.

*BONUS, Saturday 7/20: Join Storytime & Craft at Park Books as they read “The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn” at 11 AM–12 PM. Perfect for ages 3 and up. No RSVP needed. 🦄

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CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ County Council meeting

On the agenda for today’s County Council meeting:

• General Development Plan and Comprehensive Zoning

• Planned Unit Developments

• Transit Development Plan

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 7 PM in the Arundel Center. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to submit testimony or watch online. — 44 Calvert St, Annapolis, MD

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WEATHER

Monday

95 🌡️ 79 | ⛅ | 24% | 💨 SW 10 mph (8 knots)

Tuesday

96 🌡️ 79 | 🌤️ | 23% | 💨 S 13 mph (11 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 85ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | The Rachel Hall Band and Pete Best | 7:30–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | 7 Bridges | 7:30 PM | Tickets

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Pirates Cove | John Schneider | 6–9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Martin Barre | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Severna Park Taphouse | Jack Rimel | 6 PM

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