From September 26 through November 14, Chesapeake Conservancy will host its first virtual race, “Champions for the Chesapeake.” Launching on National Public Lands Day (Sept. 26), funds from the race will support the nonprofit’s advocacy efforts to establish the “Chesapeake National Recreation Area,” which would create National Park Service (NPS) unit status for the Chesapeake […]

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Ahead of the elections this fall, the League of Women Voters of Maryland (LWVMD) offers the nonpartisan online election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides simple, easy tools to help Maryland voters navigate the voting process. VOTE411 provides candidate information, a voter registration tool, a link to request mail-in ballots, and other […]

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With travel plans on hold for the time being and virtual trips not fulfilling, people are itching to get away from the hectic world and stresses of everyday life. What if there was a way to transcend without having to pack your bags? Paradise Float Spa is a local, female-owned and operated business that offers […]

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The annual shipment of Galway Bay Egg Nog has just arrived from Ireland, and is now available at four locations; Galway Bay in Annapolis, Brian Boru in Severna Park, Pirates Cove in Galesville, and Killarney House in Davidsonville. This year the restaurants have also added the convenience of ordering and paying for egg nog online, for quick […]

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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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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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Mayor Gavin Buckley and the Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department invite community members to participate in the nation’s annual Make A Difference Day by volunteering for the city’s fall GreenScape project on Saturday, October 24. Make a Difference Day is a national effort encouraging groups and individuals to volunteer in their community to improve the lives of others. Reservations for bulbs starts Monday, September 14. Volunteers […]

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On September 26, 2020, Chris Hopkinson from Arnold was the first person to ever transit the entire length of the Chesapeake Bay…. on a stand up paddleboad! It took 9 days to do it, but along the way Chris got to experience something most of us never will in a way that ever fewer will. […]

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Annapolis start-up Happy YOUniversity, an online program designed to teach people how to live an intentional and positive life using the tools of positive psychology, announced the launch of its newest class, Morning Thrive for Educators. Morning Thrive is a free, on-line, 15 minute morning boost sharing the tools of positive psychology to help educators […]

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Have you ever seen a 1,000 or 1,500 pound pumpkin? Now you can see three of them in downtown Annapolis through Halloween! This is the first year that giant pumpkin displays have been brought to downtown Annapolis. “We wanted to bring some fall cheer to Annapolis and encourage people to get out, take a stroll […]

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Monarch Academy Annapolis, Monarch Academy Glen Burnie and Monarch Global Academy Laurel will hold virtual open houses in October for interested families. All three Monarch Academy schools are charter or contract schools with Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Monarch Academy Annapolis is a prekindergarten through fifth grade school open to students in the Annapolis area. […]

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Rams Head On Stage is a little taste of Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin all rolled up in one!  A small, intimate venue where no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage. A small venue that packs a big punch with top national acts 364 days a year.  Check out the latest shows […]

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The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is partnering with state and local agencies, nonprofits and communities across Maryland to host Walktober, a monthlong series of activities and virtual webinars in October promoting the state’s official exercise: walking. Walktober features the October 7 celebration of the sixth annual Walk Maryland Day, as well four webinars focusing […]

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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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Save the date!  Before you celebrate Halloween, make sure you do some good for yourself and others in our community at Donation Day sponsored by the Parole Rotary. This is a time and place to give away what you don’t need and get it to those who do. If you have been home organizing and […]

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Homestead Gardens’ 8th Annual Critter Crawl goes virtual! Dress your pet in their favorite Halloween costume, snap a picture and enter the contest. Entries may be submitted starting October 17 through and including midnight October 24th. The Critter Crawl benefits our local SPCA of AA County. Homestead Gardens is requestiong that you make a $5.00 […]

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The boat was a little late the first time. It was a little early the second time, but the third time was a charm for Travis Pastrana as he jumped a rally car over the waterway in Annapolis known as Ego Alley. Crews had spent the past three days setting up the ramps in the […]

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Following September’s successful virtual launch, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro José-Luis Novo, unites works from diverse composers in one sweeping performance for their second concert of the 2020-21 Masterworks Series: “Copland Clarinet Concerto.” The concert will be performed live for virtual viewing on October 24, embracing the poetry and music of […]

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Historic Annapolis continues its line up of educational, engaging, and fun virtual lectures through December. Each lecture gives guests the opportunity to get comfortable on the couch, grab a beverage, and invite the presenter into their living rooms via Zoom. With just one exception, each lecture is held on Thursdays from 7 pm – 8 pm. Unless […]

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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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