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Good morning, Annapolis. We made it. Itâs the weekend. Quick favor to ask, if you love Navy sports, please follow our new page, Anchors Aweigh, on Twitter. I promise weâll keep it interesting like the Dos Equis man.
In todayâs Naptown Scoop:
Tax-free shopping
Plebe Parents Weekend
Lots of live music
Letâs get to it.
âRyan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill
P.S. Happy birthday to Benjamin Shadrick!

SPONSORED BY THE CHOPTANK ANNAPOLIS
đŠ A crab-ulous night
Every now and then, we all deserve a special night. A night out to treat ourselves well. A good meal. A nice view. Beautiful weather. Or why not all at once?
What better way to do it than with The Choptankâs Seafood Platter on Ego Alley? A shrimp cocktail, an Alaskan king crab, Maine lobster, oysters on the half shell, and more.
And the best thing? All of that while listening to live local musicians on the indoor stage, or getting some sun on the spacious waterfront deck and rooftop.
Choptank serves Marylandâs famous seafood on Annapolisâ famous city dock.

THE DIGEST
Board to vote âyay or nayâ on new charter school
New Village Academy wants to do high school differently. How? Free tuition, smaller classrooms, weekly internships, and student-led learning. This new public charter high school is looking to lease space in Westfield Annapolis. One catch: the Board of Education still has to approve it. The school governing board includes Darius Stanton, Laura Gutierrez, Will Rowel, and others. Learn more.
đĄ Summer resource fairs
The final resource fairs of the summer are coming up. Each has free food, games, and materials on jobs, nutrition, mental health, and more:
đ August 10: Chambers Park in Parole đ August 17: Robinwood đ August 24: Bay Ridge Gardens đ August 31: Annapolis/Bywater
All fairs go from 1â4 PM. See exact locations.
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Wilma Lee sunrise
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LOCAL BUSINESS
đ” Tax-free shopping spree
6% sales tax adds up fast â especially on back-to-school shopping. Luckily Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week starts Sunday (8/13). Through next Saturday (8/19), select items (clothing, footwear, and accessories priced $100 or less) will be completely free of sales tax. The first $40 of backpacks will also be exempt. See all the nitty gritty details here.
Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

SPONSORED BY WESTFIELD ANNAPOLIS
Wheels for Schools đ
Calling all car enthusiasts for a fun day! On August 13th, Westfield is hosting a Cars & Coffee event to support Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Join in from 9â11 AM in the former Sears Auto parking lot at Westfield Annapolis. There will be jaw-dropping cars from Mid-Atlantic Venom Mustangs & Muscle Cars Club, delicious coffee, food trucks, a DJ, and plenty of activities and entertainment!
Whatâs better than a few hours of good times, groovy cars, and memories youâll remember for years? Well . . . that, but all while helping more children get a better education!
Registration is free, but donations to AACPS make a big difference! Come join us for a wonderful morning and help support a great cause.

WHATâS HAPPENINâ
Reminder: Itâs Plebe Parents Weekend
Parents and guardians of the class of 2027 last waved goodbye to their kids on June 29 when they marched inside Bancroft Hall on Induction Day. Now, they have the weekend to watch them emerge as young adults â with new haircuts, new clothes, and (lots of) new discipline.
Iâm a parent â Find the full schedule here.
Iâm a Mid â Hereâs Scoopâs official ranked database of crabcake reviews because you know Mom and Dad are paying đ
Iâm not a Mid or a parent â The action happens on the Yard but you might notice more vehicle and foot traffic downtown. And definitely call your favorite restaurants to see if thereâs a long wait.
Weekend Staples
Food Truck Friday. Jerk chicken. Maple glazed donuts. Crawfish Ă©touffĂ©e. All this and more when 11 trucks take over the Anne Arundel County Farmers Market parking lot. Friday (8/11) from 4â8 PM at 275 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Wildberry Field Market. 50+ local businesses and makers pack the field at Wildberry Farm for a charming market Saturday (8/12) from 9 AMâ1 PM (rain date: same time Sunday). See the lineup. 1047 Saint Stephens Church Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032.
Dinner Under the Stars. Much like how food tastes better on a stick, food tastes better when you eat in the street. West Street is closed between Church Circle and Calvert Street this Saturday for dining, dancing, and dessert under the stars (aka string lights). Participating restaurants.
Blood drive with the Blues
The Annapolis Blues are experts at saving goals on the field. Turns out theyâre good at saving lives off it, too. Join the Blues today (8/11) from 10 AMâ2 PM at Westfield Annapolis for a blood drive supporting Luminis Health. The blood bus will be parked at the entrance between California Pizza Kitchen and Cheesecake Factory. You can sign up online or just show up.
Fun fact:𩞠Donating a pint of blood can save up to 3 lives.
đŁ River Days at Quiet Waters Park
Did you miss River Day at Quiet Waters Park in July? Free ticket + boat ride registration just opened for the next one (8/27, 10â2 PM) so hop on it. This festival offers free lunch, music, kayak demos, games, and fun for all ages. Parking is free (tell the gate staff youâre attending River Days). Shuttles will run between Quiet Waters and select schools every 45 minutes. 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403.
Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

WEATHER
Friday
87 đĄïž 73 | đ„ïž | 6% | đš W 9 mph (8 knots)
Saturday
89 đĄïž 75 | đ€ïž | 9% | đš S 9 mph (8 knots)
Sunday
88 đĄïž 73 | đ„ïž | 15% | đš W 9 mph (8 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Friday
49 West | Dan Heely Band | 7:30â9:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Severn River Band | 9 PM
Annapolis City Dock Concert | City Dock Tango | 6 PM
Annapolis Town Center | Chesapeake Sons | 5â8 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4â7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Bravenoise | 9 PM
Brian Boru | James August | 7â10 PM
The Choptank | Kevin Koa | 8 PM
Dark Horse | Tommy McGee | 9 PM
Great Frogs | Guava Jelly | 5â8 PM
Killarney House | Pete Best | 7â10 PM
Market Space | Russell Jacobsen | 6â9 PM
Metropolitan Rooftop | b.en trio | 8:30 PM
Middleton Tavern | Loose Ties | 10 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | The Shatners | 8â11 PM
Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 7â10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Jake Worthington | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Music Room | 9 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Nate Finn | 5 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romiloâs Restaurant and Bar | Red Betty and the Ruckus | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Brody Kean | 7 PM
Stan & Joeâs Riverside | Chris Button | 4â8 PM
Stan & Joeâs Saloon | Ryan Keith Band | 9:45 PM
Saturday
49 West | John Jensen | 5â7 PM
49 West | Robert Redd & Sue Matthews | 8â10 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Kristi Allen | 8 PM
Bread & Butter Kitchen | Michael K | 10 AMâ1 PM
Brian Boru | Lauren and Rusty | 7â10 PM
The Choptank | Shelby Blondell | 8 PM
Dark Horse | Michael McHenry Tribe | 9 PM
Dinner Under The Stars | Chris Sacks Band | 6â9 PM
Great Frogs | Aaron Hawkins | 12â3 PM
Great Frogs | Alexander Peters | 5â8 PM
Killarney House | Loose Cannons | 7â10 PM
Market Space | Russell Jacobsen | 2â6 PM
Middleton Tavern | Shiftwork | 10 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Loose Ties | 8â11 PM
Pirates Cove | Suzy and Bill | 3â6 PM
Pirates Cove | Nicky Stacy | 7â10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The McCartney Experience | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Ryan Keith Band | 9 PM
Rams Head Tavern | George Evans | 10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | b.en | 7 PM
Romiloâs Restaurant and Bar | Fast Times Band | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Madisun Bailey | 6 PM
Stan & Joeâs Saloon | Mr VCR | 9:45 PM
Watermark Annapolis Sunset Cruise | Rick & the Revolving Doors | 7:30â9 PM | Tickets
Sunday
The Choptank | Kieran Lally | 8 PM
Bread & Butter Kitchen | Combo Indigo | 10:30 AMâ12:30 PM
Dark Horse | Tambo Band | 6 PM
Galway Bay | O'McPub Band | 4â8 PM
Killarney House | Dave Tieff | 3â6 PM
Libbeyâs Coastal Kitchen | Chris Sacks | 4â7 PM
Market House | Nate Finn with Jack Shenk | 5â7 PM
Market Space | John Bailey | 2â6 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Bill Hruz | 3â6 PM
Pirates Cove | Left of Center Duo | 1â4 PM
Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 5â8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Deb Talan with Daphne Eckman | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Jazz Trio Oreo | 11 AM
Severna Park Taphouse | Brunch & Jack Rimel | 1 PM
Stan & Joeâs Saloon | Alex G | 8 PM

SPORTS
đ Navy track & field coach promoted
Navy track and field assistant coach Chris Johnson got a shiny new title this week: recruiting coordinator. Navy announced Chrisâs promotion after two seasons as an assistant coach. And productive seasons theyâve been. Chris has already helped Navy claim four conference titles in high jump.
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