🍦St. Mary’s lax dynasty rides again

Good morning, Annapolis. On this day in 2005, YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim uploaded YT’s first ever video, Me at the zoo, a 19-second clip that now has 388 million views. Jawed never uploaded another video. Which is sad because he clearly had potential as a wildlife influencer.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

Spring is here, and with it comes the opportunity to start something new. As the days get longer and the air gets warmer, there’s no better time to refresh your space or begin the build you’ve been dreaming about. Whether it’s a breezy front porch, new windows that welcome in the sunshine, or a full home transformation, 84 Lumber has everything you need to bring your vision to life.

84 Lumber’s high-quality materials and expert support help you create spaces made for gathering, relaxing, and enjoying every season. 

Visit our Annapolis location or contact store manager, Bill McDonald at 724-831-6856 or [email protected] for a free consultation on your next project.

If Annapolis is America's Sailing Capital, then the Spring Sailboat Show is its opening day ceremony.

The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show takes over City Dock this Friday through Sunday and the lineup is stacked. New and brokerage sailboats (monohulls, catamarans, daysailers, family cruisers) are all tied up and waiting to be boarded (here’s how without getting fussed at). Admission is $20. Kids 14 and under are free. Hours are 10 AM–6 PM Friday and Saturday, and 10 AM–5 PM Sunday.

A few things we think are worth knowing:

Never sailed? There's a First Sail Workshop that gets total beginners on the water — 45 minutes in the classroom, then 90 minutes on the Bay with ASA-certified instructors. Saturday morning also has an "Ask Me Anything About Sailing" session at 10 AM (coffee and donuts included). BoatUS seminars run all weekend covering everything from lithium batteries to gunkholing the Chesapeake.

Get tickets here.

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🎈 = family-friendly events

🎈⛵ Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show - “America’s sailing capital” will reinforce its title regardless of City Dock construction. The show might look a little different. But it’s just about the same size as usual.

🎈🐮 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market - Saturday and Sunday market featuring fresh local produce, meats, dairy, coffee, crafts, baked goods, and spirits.

🎈🌱 Historic London Town & Gardens Spring Plant Sale - Find annuals, hardy vegetables, and spring plants to refresh your landscape with early access for members. Saturday and Sunday.

🎈🩰 St. Mary's School Annapolis presents Disney's The Little Mermaid - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and a Sunday matinee. Don’t miss this student-performed Disney classic.

🎶 Compass Rose Cabaret - Celebrate 15 years of Compass Rose Theater with favorite songs and moments from past shows, from "Oliver" to "Rent." Shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

🎩 CP presents Poor Clare by Chiara Atik - Colonial Players' hilarious take on St. Clare questioning medieval luxury versus helping the poor. Shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

🩰 Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents "La Esmeralda" - Company premiere of this romantic ballet following noble-hearted Esmeralda as she defies the wicked Archdeacon Claude Frollo. Shows Friday and Saturday.

🎈🎭 "Willy Wonka Jr." Presented by The Talent Machine Co. & The Penguin Project - Amazing cast of 31 artists with disabilities perform supported by 38 peer mentors in this nationally recognized program production. Shows Friday and Saturday.

🍽️ Tavern Talks: London Town Loyalists - Step into the William Brown House tavern for an evening exploring the forgotten Loyalists of Maryland and London Town with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.

🎬 AND Creative Film Club - Faust - Experience F.W. Murnau's visually ravishing 1926 adaptation of Goethe's tragic tale with live musical accompaniment and atmospheric projections.

🎈🍽️ Food Truck Fridays - 12+ food trucks serving up delicious variety every Friday evening with free admission and fun for all ages.

🎈🐱 Baby Lamb and Goat Cuddles - Experience springtime at Hollywood Farm with 90 newborn lambs and goat kids on this 126-acre sustainable farm.

🎈🏃 Admiral Heights Community-Wide Yard Sales - 25-street neighborhood with 625 homes hosts their spring treasure hunt from 9 AM to noon.

🎈🎨 Mad Cute Market - Girly space for vintage lovers with Y2K, true vintage clothing, handmade goods, art, live typewriter poetry, and coffee.

🎈🎨 West Annapolis May Day Market - Build your own May Day basket with fresh blooms while supporting local artisans and West Annapolis businesses.

🎶 Mozart & Cookies - ASO performs Turina, Arnold, and Mozart with cookies from Rise Up Bakery after the show.

🎈🎪 Spring Festa Italiana - Italian celebration at the Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge with traditional food, music, and culture.

🎈🍽️ Family Day Kids Market at Sam's Club - Young entrepreneurs run their own businesses at this kid-powered farmer's market.

🎶 "Awake to the Light" Arundel Vocal Arts Society Spring Concert - Journey through three centuries of music from Bach to contemporary composers.

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What do the Kansas City Chiefs and St. Mary’s lacrosse from 1979–1981 have in common?

Dominance.

The “little school in Annapolis” didn’t win Super Bowls, but they did build a dynasty with a 35-game winning streak — toppling Baltimore powerhouses and elite public programs. No small task in our state.

Legendary Head Coach Jim Morehead and Assistant Coach Joe Devlin didn’t just assemble talent — they built a true team. Many players earned All-American honors and joined top college programs like Maryland, UNC, Johns Hopkins, Navy, and Harvard.

As Tim Mealey (class of 1981) recalls, “Morehead took raw talent and used motivation to transcend players beyond their physical abilities.”

The streak ended in 1981 with a hard-fought overtime loss to Calvert Hall after a broken-down bus delayed their arrival and the refs denied them a warmup. An unfamiliar setback for a team defined by consistency.

Now, the legacy lives on. On May 9, Mealey returns to the goal at the Lacrosse Bull Roast & Big Easy 3x3 Tourney at St. Mary’s field. You can take two shots on him for $10, with Mealey matching $5 per goal. Proceeds benefit the St. Mary’s Royal Blue Club which supports St. Mary’s athletics.

Besides the shootout, expect live music, great food, and a 3v3 tournament at this family-friendly get together.

🎟️ Get tickets (8th grade and under are free).

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☕ Caffeine on wheels: There’s a new coffee truck in town. Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck is now open for business. Much like its sister company Kona Ice, Travelin’ Toms doesn’t serve drinks in the same place everyday. Instead, it’s primarily found at community events, weddings, and the like. Check it out.

🏀 Head of Hoops: Anne Arundel Community College announced the hiring of Delonte Joyce as head men’s basketball coach last week. Delonte’s a superstar in the Annapolis Summer League and previously was an assistant coach at Chesapeake College. If you didn’t know, AACC offers 6 men’s sports and 7 women’s sports and that even includes Esports.

🎸 Rock the Dock is back. The Rotary Club of Annapolis is throwing their annual fundraiser on June 4 at the Annapolis Maritime Museum (6–10 PM) with all-you-can-eat BBQ, live music from Loose Ties, a crush bar, silent auction, and bay views. This year's proceeds benefit The Blue Ribbon Program, which supports foster youth across Maryland. Grab tickets here.

❓ Question for you: We’ve had a few folks ask us about running obituaries in Naptown Scoop. Would you take 2 minutes to weigh in on that for us? We’d appreciate it. Here’s a survey link.

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75 🌡️ 57 | ☀️ | 10% ☔ | 💨 N 5 mph (4 knots)

71 🌡️ 52 | ⛈️ | 43% ☔ | 💨 E 5 mph (4 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 50ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

The Admiral’s Cup | Ryan Webster & Dollar Store Fire | 7–10 PM
Beer Farm | Mike Heuer | 5–8 PM
Brian Boru | Ray Wroten | 6–9 PM
Dark Horse | Los Extraños | 9 PM
Killarney House | O'McPub Band | 6–9 PM
La Sierra | Cristopher Dean | 5:30–8:30 PM
Market House | Aaron Hawkins | 8–10 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Jam on the Lam | 7 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PM
The Point | Bryan Ewald | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Blue Miracle | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Victoria & Steve | 5 PM

49 West | Ryan & Word | 8–10 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Joe Matheus, TrioSonic | 3:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Myles Deep Band | 8:30 PM
Beer Farm | Michael McHenry | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | DTC | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Jeremy & Ryan | 7–10 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
The Choptank | Amanda Kutcher | 8 PM
Coconut Joe's | Greg Seybold | 5–8 PM
Killarney House | Faith & The Faithful | 7:30–10:30 PM
Market House | Matt Collins | 8–11 PM
Market Space | Hurricane Kevin | 6–9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Moon Cherry | 10 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | John Kadlecik | 7 PM
Old Stein Inn | Doug Segree | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Pete Best | 6:30–9:30 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Femmes of Rock | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | David Sparrow | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Jonathan Viers | 9 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Uncommitted | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Rocking Horse | 9:45 PM

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