Many years ago, Jared Littmann, realized that to a neighborhood store, that he needed to give back. And Cash For Schools was born.  The concept was simple.  When a customer makes a purchase, they can donate a small amount to a designated school and K&B True Value Hardware wodl match it up to $5000. Since […]

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Artists have been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Next Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30p.m., Maryland Public Television will showcase artists by presenting the 2020 Baker Artist Awards Special. The annual broadcast profiles outstanding regional artists representing six disciplines: visual arts, film and video, performance, interdisciplinary, music, and literary arts.  Maryland Public Television (MPT) will present the […]

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For four evenings in November, MTPA’s StageOne @ Park Place will be transformed by Orange Grove Dance (“OGD”) into a live, site-specific, socially-distanced performance, Still Standing, featuring a vivid light installation that gently reflects the adjacent Annapolis National Cemetery. With the audience viewing from MTPA’s Veterans Overlook, OGD will bring their trademark virtuosic athleticism and […]

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Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley has a favorite sport he likes to play: pickleball. To celebrate the International Pickleball Federation’s first  World Pickleball Day, the City is hosting a “Mayor’s Cup” pickleball tournament which will be played at  three locations in downtown Annapolis. Pickleball is  the fastest-growing sport in America. A mix of tennis, ping-pong, and […]

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The Warrior Music Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing music therapy and lessons to veterans, is proud to announce its inaugural virtual race, the Warrior 5K: A Veterans Day Walk/Run for Mental Health Awareness. Participants will complete the race at their convenience any time between Sunday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 11. As […]

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Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc. (AACCASA) is proud to host its annual CASAblanca Gala—to be held this year with special online programming on Saturday, November 7 from 6:30-8:00 PM. The theme for this year’s event, Finding Light in the Dark: Speaking up for Children in Foster Care, will focus on raising money for children in […]

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The Military Bowl Foundation proudly announces that Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP) will be the presenting sponsor of the Military Bowl postseason college football bowl game for the next three years. The game will be known as the Military Bowl presented by Perspecta, benefiting USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. The Bowl also unveiled its new logo. The […]

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Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has released the draft of Plan2040, the county’s General Development Plan (GDP), for public comment and review. The County Executive made the remarks at the Brooklyn Park Library, where he was joined by Planning and Zoning Director, Steven Kaii-Ziegler, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Land Use, Lori Rhodes, and […]

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The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’s signature events for nearly 40 years, is back again this holiday season! And once again it is sponsored by the Eastport Office of Long & Foster Real Estate. The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront with up to forty boats of all shapes and sizes—both power […]

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Looking for something to do this fall season that is safe and socially distant? Mission Escape Rooms is hosting Spooktober – featuring two spooky themed escape rooms. The room themes include Camp Crystal Lake (Arundel Mills Location) and The Mad Dentist (Annapolis Location).  Both rooms will run until November 1st. Camp Crystal Lake leaves guests at […]

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The Annapolis Film Society and Maryland Hall with Support From Goldstein-Cunitz Center for Film & New Media are inviting film lovers to bring their own chairs and/or blankets to enjoy a socially distant big screen experience of the new documentary feature, Jimmy Carter Rock and Roll President, presented on the front lawn of Maryland Hall […]

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Funds from the Annapolis Rotary Club’s annual Crab Feast, held this year as Rotary Crabs To Go, are available to Annapolis-area charitable organizations serving the community. The deadline for receipt of applications is Saturday, October 10, 2020.  Nonprofit organizations located in zip codes 21401, 21402, 21403, 21405, 21409, 21012, 21032, 21035 and 21037 will be […]

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The world’s most beloved wizard has landed at Maryland Sunrise Farm in Gambrills, Maryland and thousands have flocked to see him. With the help of The MAiZE company – the world’s leading designer of more than 4,000 corn mazes to date, Maryland Corn Maze has worked hard to plant an intricate, challenging maze, in over 8 acres of […]

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OK so the title is a bit click-baity (Buzz Feed eat your heart out) but recently several people have mentioned that they were unaware of some of the other benefits for being a reader of Eye On Annapolis.  So, in case you did not know, here you are. We Have A Weekly Events Newsletter We […]

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The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) is in the midst of  its “Shop Safe. Shop Local. Shop ArundelBiz.” marketing campaign to highlight the importance of patronizing small businesses in Anne Arundel County. “Many locally owned shops, restaurants, services and organizations have pivoted their operations to help keep their customers and employees safe,” said AAEDC […]

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Governor Larry Hogan and U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Sean Buck today announced that the Brigade of Midshipmen will be able to attend the Navy vs. Temple football game on Saturday, October 10. State and local officials have approved a plan for the safe, socially-distanced execution of the game at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. […]

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This Saturday downtown Annapolis will be hosting an outdoor sidewalk sale on October 10th from 10 am to 6 pm.  Downtown Annapolis merchants on Main Street, Maryland Ave, West Street, and Market Space will be putting out some fun bargains and new arrivals so you can shop outdoors. Three downtown parking garages will have free […]

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WSA’s Groves of Gratitude initiative provides county residents with single native trees and pre-designed, native tree bundles to plant on their properties this fall. Each bundle provides a specific benefit, such as increasing pollinator habitat, screening from roads or neighbors, shading for more efficient energy usage, or providing a sustainable food source. A donation of […]

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Now, more than ever the world needs the performing arts, and no arts organization succeeds without the financial support of its community. Your support is essential and especially needed now as the Annapolis Opera prepares for their entire season’s work to be presented in the spring of 2021. In addition to allowing the Annapolis Opera to continue […]

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Bud Light, Katcef Brothers, Inc. and Eye On Annapolis  are bringing the Golden Raven to Anne Arundel County this fall. So just what IS the Golden Raven? With COVID having us all cooped up and not enjoying the things we typically enjoy, Katcef Brothers decided to bring some fun to the area with the help […]

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