🍦Iconic sailboat duo (Woodwind) sold

Good morning, Annapolis. Did you know that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, founded on yesterday’s date in 1919, is the oldest airline still operating under its original name? The KLM stands for its true name Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij which roughly translates to Royal Dutch Airlines. So yeah, we’re gonna stick with calling it KLM.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

Experience the best of downtown Annapolis living at 285 West Street #15 — a sophisticated townhome that balances sleek design with timeless comfort. Built by Bozzuto in 2020, this four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath residence features an elevator, a rooftop terrace with double-sided fireplace, and a light-filled open floor plan perfect for entertaining.

The gourmet kitchen, spa-inspired primary suite, and heated entry-level floors elevate everyday living, while the location puts you just steps from shops, restaurants, and the waterfront.

Discover the art of city living, redefined.

Explore this property with Brad Kappel.

Local kids can look forward to more opportunities after school and during the summer, thanks to the Children and Families Success Grants just announced for FY2026. This funding from the City Council and sponsored by Alderman DaJuan Gay goes to specific community-led projects, especially those that focus on nurturing youth from low-income communities or working families. The City of Annapolis Office of Community Services recently announced this year’s recipients are:

💓 Boys and Girls Club of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
💓 Charting Careers Inc.
💓 Language Immersion Learning LLC
💓 Seeds 4 Success Inc.
💓 STAIR (Start the Adventure in Reading)
💓 Monarch Academy
💓 Imagine an ATH
💓 Annapolis AG Inc.
💓 Blessed in Tech
💓 For a Healthy Mind

See the list of specific projects these orgs will use the grants for.

Western Shore Veterinary Hospital offers your pets the finest wellness care, state-of-the-art diagnostics, dental treatment, and surgery ranging from spays/neuters to sophisticated treatments. You can find them online, by phone at 443-936-0660, or at 910C Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

This is a first, but we’re renaming Kobe Tucson. With those ears? Batdog is clearly the only appropriate choice. Just in time for spooky season, this wise 10-year-old Chihuahua with the body of an Italian Greyhound is ready to swoop into someone’s heart. Originally adopted from the SPCA as a puppy, he was returned ten years later due to his owner’s health.

Batdog can be shy at first but warms up quickly and gets along well with his fellow small-dog roommates. He does have some separation anxiety, so an owner who’s home often is a major plus. Consider this your Bat-Signal: adopt him now — before he flies off with someone else! 🦇

It feels like just yesterday we were encouraging you to submit your designs for next year’s Annapolis Blues FC scarf — and as of this week, the winning design has been announced. Based on votes, this scarf design featuring the Blue Angels, the Bay Bridge, and (of course) a crab will be the official accessory for Annapolis Blues fans next year. All Anchor Club members get a scarf for free, so if you haven’t joined yet, consider this your reminder. Bonus: You get lots of other great perks as well, like full season access and a merchandise discount.

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Dear Readers,

Thank you for always showing up for me — even when it means it might be harder to snag a massage appointment now.

You’re soon-to-be-relaxed friend,

Lauren

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The Brick Companies, an Edgewater-based company, recently sold all three of its marinas to focus on their two golf clubs, public Queenstown Harbor and the private Golf Club at South River. Grove Point, the buyers, currently own and operate more than 20 marinas between Florida and Vermont. While the specifics of the deal aren’t disclosed, Atlantic Marina at Ferry Point was was last purchased in 2019 for $7.2 million. In downsizing, Brick Cos. hopes to expand its “fun division” with a waterfront resort and venue at the Queenstown club. "A small inn and a beautiful place to have a waterfront wedding would be great,” says Joan Renner, CEO and fifth-generation member of the family business. We’re already happy to cross the bridge to play a round at Queenstown (River course always), so the idea of spending a weekend there is even sweeter. ($)

The Schooner Woodwind Sailing Cruises recently announced a change of watch with the Kaye family selling the business to Andy and Mia Schell of 59º North Sailing. The Kayes launched the business in 1993, and hired Schell almost 20 years ago to intern as a deckhand. Since then, Andy has grown his own sailing business with 59º North Sailing, expanding with offshore sailing charters that cover anything from a Transatlantic to a Faroe Islands sojourn. “Andy’s strengths in sailing, maintenance, and big-picture marketing make him the perfect person to guide Schooner Woodwind into its next chapter,” says Captain Jen Kaye, who has sailed frequently on and off the Bay with Schell. The new owners hope to expand the Kayes’ original vision by taking sailors on long-distance sailing passages as well as sunset cruises around Annapolis. We cannot wait to see what this new chapter brings!

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Ever feel like . . . you’re late! Late! For a very important date?!

Same.

Here’s an event to watch out for. Little Treasury Jewelers — a Gambrills-based luxury watch and jewelry dealer — hosts its 13th annual Time Out Watch Fair on October 10–11. One of the largest watch fairs in the U.S., Time Out brings together collectors, enthusiasts, and industry insiders from around the world. Attendees can explore incredible timepieces and enjoy freshly shucked oysters, drinks, goodie bags (while supplies last), a Watch Wardrobing Contest, and more. Little Treasury Jewelers will hold this year’s fair at The Village at Waugh Chapel. Which yeah, is a little outside our radius, but our horophile readers will thank us.

⏱️ Don’t let time run out. RSVP.

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Your big day deserves nothing but the best – from the flowers to the band to the food to the. . . bathrooms? Yep. Nobody likes talking about bathrooms but they’re critical for any great event. That’s why Royal Flush’s luxury restroom trailers are the premier choice for weddings in Maryland. They have climate control, elegant interiors, and even come with a professional restroom host. Visit royalflushtoilets.com to learn more.*

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70 🌡️ 53 | 🌧️ | 77% | NW 15 mph (13 knots)

63 🌡️ 51 | ☀️ | 2% | NNE 12 mph (10 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 72ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

🌳🎵 = Outdoor Concert

49 West | Pam & Paula Classical Duo | 5–7 PM
49 West | Songbird Collective | 8–10 PM
Brian Boru | Nate Finn | 6–9 PM
🌳🎵 Dinner Under The Stars | Bayside Big Band | 6:30–8:30 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Kevin Lee | 6–9 PM
Middleton Tavern | PJ & Neal | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Chris Diller | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | American Aquarium w/ Leon Majcen | 8 PM | Tickets
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Fred & Wilma | 9 PM

49 West | Annapolis Round Up | 7:30–10 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Marilyn Hucek | 6–9 PM
Brian Boru | Joe Hickey | 6–9 PM
Fleet Reserve Club of Annapolis | Pretty Big Deal | 2 PM
Killarney House | The Langer's Ball | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Ryan Emmert | 6–9 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The Ocean Blue w/ Brian Tighe | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Steve & Victoria | 4:30 PM

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