The Annapolis Boat Shows is set to combine their two spring shows into one expanded 2021 Bay Bridge Boat Show. From April 15-18, the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, Md will host the largest, in-water power and sailboat show in the Mid-Atlantic.  Attendees will have the opportunity to climb aboard hundreds of boats, both power and […]

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The Famous Fund was founded by Jimmy’s Famous Seafood co-owner John Minadakis in January 2021 as restrictions were placed on restaurants, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Baltimore restaurant industry has been hit hard with COVID restrictions since March. The restrictions in Baltimore went further than many other counties, which significantly impacted small restaurants as they were forced […]

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Parents who wish to apply for their child to attend Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ prekindergarten program may do so online for schools that host the programs. Enrollment for all prekindergarten programs will be done online. Information about prekindergarten programs in AACPS and an online application can be found at www.aacps.org/earlychildhood. Children enrolling in prekindergarten […]

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High school juniors in good academic standing can get more information on becoming the 2021-2022 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) of Anne Arundel County during a virtual Information Night scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Interested students may join the SMOB 2021-22 Google Classroom at that time. This informational […]

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Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley and the City of Annapolis invite you to help make Maryland’s capital city a beautiful place during 2021. This year’s GreenScape will take place on Saturday, April 24. GreenScape is a volunteer effort that encourages individuals and organizations to plant and maintain native flower and vegetable gardens in public spaces throughout the […]

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Annapolis Restaurant Week in Annapolis started thirteen years ago to support local restaurants in the off season. It is a fun way to support our local restaurants, save a few dollars, have an amazing meal and get out of the house and enjoy time with friends and family. And last year, it was one of […]

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The Department of Aging and Disabilities has announced two upcoming virtual Caregiver Educational Workshops. On March 10, 2021 at 6:30 pm, Mary Chaput, Family Caregiver Support Program Director, will facilitate the Virtual Dementia Live Program. This workshop is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding […]

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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 perks for being a reader of Eye On Annapolis.  So, in case you did not know, here you are. We Have A Weekly Newsletter We publish […]

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Seeds 4 Success (S4S) is looking for tutors and mentors to work one-on-one with students in grades 3-12 as part of its core programming.  Currently, we are looking for 16 volunteers, for there are 16 students in our program who have yet to be matched with a volunteer: 6 in the elementary-school program 5 in […]

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The Annapolis Rotary turned 100 on February 11, 2021! And to celebrate a century of giving back to the community, they have plans for a fantastic, year-long, celebration. We spoke with the two dynamos that are spearheading a year of celebrations– Chara Hutzell and Chera Howey. But, true to the Rotary motto–Service Above Self, it’s […]

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The 13th Annual Bridges to the World International Film Festival is moving from local screens to Zoom Webinars this year. The festival, sponsored by World Artists Experiences, features five films from five countries.  It will run for five weeks on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time, beginning February 2 and ending March 2. A film […]

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The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning. For months AMM has been hopeful that it would be able to resume this beloved Annapolis tradition, typically scheduled for March 20th, close to the spring equinox. However, after closely monitoring the pandemic guidelines of both […]

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Since 1903 Maryland has had an official day of celebrating its history on Maryland Day.  In the Four Rivers Heritage Area of Anne Arundel County, the organization will be honoring Maryland’s history, heritage, and culture, using a theme “Better Together”  with events at 20 area locations. Most of the events will be held the weekend of […]

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The American Athletic Conference announced Navy’s 2021 football schedule Thursday morning, a slate that features six games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in what will arguably be the toughest and most exciting schedule in school history. Navy will play eight teams that qualified for a bowl game last year, including two opponents that finished the […]

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Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Health Benefit Exchange announced  that the state health insurance marketplace, Maryland Health Connection, will extend its current special enrollment period. Uninsured Marylanders have the opportunity to enroll in health coverage now until May 15. This deadline aligns with the federal special enrollment period announced by President Joe Biden for those […]

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Maryland Humanities hosts Beyond the Statements: Leading Racial Equity in Humanities Organizations, a free series focused on operationalizing racial equity work in the humanities field. The three-part series features local humanities leaders who will speak to the efforts they have led in their respective organizations. The speakers are: Tonya Aikens, President & CEO of Howard […]

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The Downtown Annapolis Partnership has launched a new event called the Annapolis Oyster Fest to help boost sales for local restaurants, Maryland’s watermen, and a Maryland-based brewery this March 1st to 21st.  This event has also partnered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to raise funds for Chesapeake Bay restoration projects, shell recycling, and oyster restoration […]

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Mission Escape Rooms, Maryland’s largest operator of escape rooms, announced that it will donate 100% of the sales of escape room experiences booked for Wednesday, March 3rd to the Barstool Fund. The Barstool Fund was started by Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to help small businesses across America impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the […]

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In January 2021, Maryland Hall will welcome visitors to a building wide exhibition to celebrate eight diverse artists focused on activism and using the creative process to educate their audiences about diversity, equity and inclusion. The Art of Activism features the work of Maryland-based Black artists selected through a juried process in Fall 2020. The […]

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