🍦SUMMER BUCKET LIST

Good morning, Annapolis. We may have lost Spirit Airlines at BWI but JetBlue already picked up their slots with flights to two former Spirit BWI destinations: Fort Lauderdale (starting in July) and Puerto Rico (starting in November).

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

Some days call for a reset. Yoga Factory is a good place to find it.

With studios in Annapolis, Arnold, and Crofton, they offer classes that meet you where you are. You might step into a heated Bikram class, slow things down with Yin or Restorative, or take a quiet moment in meditation. Each class gives you space to move, breathe, and come back to yourself.

The teachers guide in a way that feels steady and welcoming, whether it’s your first class or part of your weekly routine. You don’t have to overthink it. Just show up, roll out your mat, and begin.

They say it best. We love having you here.

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Hey Scoop. Lauren here. Turns out the best fireworks in Annapolis aren’t on the Fourth. They’re on the third. And they’re in a neighborhood you can’t actually get into.

Unless you have a boat.

That’s just one entry on my 2026 Summer Bucket List – a mix of things I’ve done a hundred times and a few I’ve somehow never done even though I’ve lived here forever. I’m embarrassed to say that second group includes the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre.

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🎈 = family-friendly events

🎈📚 Children's Book Drive - The Junior League is collecting new and gently-used kids' books all month for summer reading programs. Drop one off and call yourself a hero.

🌱 Compost Demonstration - Master Gardeners teach composting at Quiet Waters Park. County residents walk away with a free compost bin.

🎭 Poor Clare opens - Comedy about Clare of Assisi — privilege, faith, and unexpected destiny in 1211 Italy. Colonial Players, runs through Sunday.

🍷 The Cultured Somm: Spring Champagne Master Class - Four premium champagnes paired with caviar and European cheeses. Limited to 10 guests.

🎨 Creative Circle Monthly Meetup - Make art, experiment with materials, and meet other creatives at ArtFarm Studios.

🎷 AACC Symphony Orchestra: Titans Rising - The community college's spring symphony concert. $10.

🎶 Annapolis Sunset Cruise with Red Betty and the Ruckus - Four-piece band with four-part harmonies on a Watermark cruise.

🌱 Spring Garden Ramble - Live music, cocktails, and blooming camellias at Historic London Town.

🎈🍽️ Food Truck Fridays - 12+ food trucks, free admission. Every Friday through November.

🩸 Severna Park Blood Drive - One pint can save up to three lives.

💎 Annapolis Crystals Grand Reopening - Three-day celebration of the new Fleet Street location with a ribbon cutting, readings, and a scavenger hunt. Through Sunday.

🚨 Sunday is Mother’s Day! If you still don’t have a plan, check out our guide.

🎈🐮 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market - Fresh produce, meats, dairy, coffee, and crafts. Every Saturday and Sunday.

🎈🐑 Baby Lamb and Goat Cuddles - Newborn farm animals at Hollywood Farm's 126 acres. Small groups for a calm, snuggly visit.

🎈🎨 Mad Cute Market - Vintage clothes, handmade goods, jewelry, and food from 30+ woman-owned small businesses.

🎶 Leading Ladies of Liberty - Concert celebrating women who shaped early America at Hammond Harwood House.

🌱 William Paca Garden Plant Sale - 50-year tradition. Thousands of plants, with 20% native Maryland species perfect for backyard wildlife.

🌷 Mums & Mimosas - Hour-long flower arranging class with mimosas at Historic London Town. Two 21+ sessions.

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County Executive Steuart Pittman dropped his eighth and final budget Friday, calling it "A House In Good Order." The $2.58 billion plan is 7.3% bigger than last year's — and yet, it actually cuts the property tax rate.

Schools get the headline. AACPS landed a record-breaking $72.8 million increase, the biggest in county history and $20.8 million more than the record Pittman set last year. The property tax rate drops 0.9 cents to 96.8 cents per $100, while progressive income tax rates stay put — still the lowest in Central Maryland.

Three highlights that aren't schools:

What's next? County Council public hearings are May 13 and May 19. Explore the budget on the County’s website. Don’t worry. There’s a 35-page summary or even a 4-page highlight reel if you don’t want to read all 436 pages.

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🥍 Falcon sweep: Severna Park lacrosse swept rival Broadneck Friday night to claim both Anne Arundel County championships — girls 12-5, boys 6-4. The girls' title is their first in three seasons; the boys made it three in a row. ($)

⚓ Mids split the weekend: Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Navy women's lacrosse beat #13 Army 17-11 to win back-to-back Patriot League titles, with sophomore Alyssa Chung taking Tournament MVP. In Indianapolis, the #2 men's rugby team fell 36-22 to top-ranked Cal in the national title game.

🏫 Class is in session: AACPS' Board of Education meets Wednesday at the Parham Building — they'll adopt the 2027-2028 school year calendar (first day: Aug. 30, 2027) and hear how the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session shakes out for the district. Full agenda.

🥁 March, march, march: The City is taking applications for the Memorial Day Parade (May 25) and the July 4 Parade — businesses, nonprofits, and government offices welcome. Grab the form and email it to [email protected] to apply.

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72 🌡️ 60 | ☀️ | 5% ☔ | 💨 SW 12 mph (10 knots)

78 🌡️ 62 | 🌤️ | 39% ☔ | 💨 S 15 mph (13 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 58ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

49 West | Alex Peters, Siena Rose & Skribe | 7:30–10:30 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Ryan Webster & Dollar Store Fire | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra | 8 PM | Tickets

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Brian Boru | PJ & Neal's First Tuesday Hootenanny | 6–9 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
Middleton Tavern | Middleton Songwriters Showcase| 6–9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | La Unica | 8 PM | Tickets

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