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Herndon Climb On Monday
The Naval Academy’s Class of 2016’s Herndon monument climb will begin at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 20, near the front of the Naval Academy Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. Each year, the roughly 1,000 members of the academy’s plebe (freshman) class form a human pyramid around the 21-foot tall Herndon [...]
Annapolis Maritime Museum Announces Summer Concert Series
Annapolis Maritime Museum’s 13th Annual Summer Concert Series kicks off with the “smarts & soul” of Dan Haas, ends with funk and soul of Raw Hands. The concerts are held on Thursdays between June 20th and August 8th from 7-8:30pm (No concert on July 4). Admission is free, but a $10 donation to the museum [...]
Regional Recap, May 17, 2013
Police: Man Arrested For Bomb Threat At School. An 18-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested for making a bomb threat, police said. Around 8:45 a.m. Thursday, the school resource officer assigned to Old Mill High School received information from school officials that someone posted information on social media indicating that he was planning to plant bombs in [...]
What Is This Thing Called Dyslexia
On Tuesday, May 21st from 7:00pm-8:30pm, The Summit School’s Founding Executive Director, Dr. Jane R. Snider, will present a fact-filled discussion on the history, diagnosis and defining differences, and plan of educational action for those with dyslexia. This free seminar will be held at South Bowie Branch Library located at 15301 Hall Road, Bowie, MD [...]
Bomb Threat At Old Mill High School
UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in this incident. From the Anne Arundel County Police Department: On May 16, 2013, at approximately 8:46 a.m. the School Resource Officer assigned to Old Mill High School received information from school officials that an individual posted information on social media indicating that he was planning to plant bombs [...]
All Childrens’ Chorus of Annapolis Wraps Up Season
The All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis (ACCA) will celebrate the end of their season with their annual Let’s Celebrate concert, themed “I Dream A World” featuring music from around the globe in several languages. The event will take place on Saturday, May 18 at Robert E. Kauffman Theatre at the Pascal Center, Anne Arundel Community [...]
AACC Announces Commencement Activities
Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown, a member of Governor Martin O’Malley’s team for the past seven years, veteran of the Iraq war and former Prince George’s County delegate and majority whip of the Maryland House of Delegates, will give the commencement address at Anne Arundel Community College’s 51st Commencement at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, [...]
USNA Commissioning Week Information
For the convenience of family, friends and visitors during the traditional Herndon Climb, May 20, and Commissioning Week, May 20-24, the Naval Academy will provide free, daily shuttle buses; a dedicated phone number for schedule of events information; weather-related updates; as well as television broadcast and webcasting of the graduation and commissioning ceremony. Parking Parking [...]
Regional Recap, May 16, 2013
Anne Arundel’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer Retires. Anne Arundel County’s chief law enforcement officer State’s Attorney Frank Weathersbee on Wednesday announced his retirement from the position to accept an appointment by Gov. Martin O’Malley. ”Frank Weathersbee brings more than 40 years’ experience as a prosecutor to the Maryland Parole Commission,” O’Malley. ” 3 Teens Arrested In Series [...]
Great Give Raises Nearly $200K At Halftime
At half-time, the Great Give has raised nearly $200,000 for local non-profits and charities. Just before 7:00am, Anne Arundel County Residents had contributed $186,004 to help support their favorite charity–much of this in very small donations starting at $10. Believe it or not, $10 goes a long way when you are operating on a [...]
Portion Of Weems Creek Closed Due To Sewage Spill
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health has ordered an emergency closing and warns against swimming and other direct water contact for a section of Weems Creek in Annapolis, Maryland. The affected area includes the section of Weems Creek from its headwaters to Rowe Boulevard. The closing is due to a wastewater spill of approximately 120,000 gallons caused by a [...]
Posh Pet Sessions Support Companions For Heroes
Linda McCarthy of Visual Concepts Photography, Davidsonville, MD and Elizabeth Chaney of Perfect Pet Resort, Lothian, MD announce the launch of an upcoming fundraiser—2014 Posh Pets Calendar– to benefit Companions for Heroes. All dog lovers are invited to schedule a portrait sitting for their pup or pups and all portraits will be considered for the [...]
Self-Defense Workshop For Women & Teen Girls
Starting May 16, Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi (www.jingying.org),will be holding a 3-class self-defense session for women and teen girls interested in learning important skills for protecting themselves. For effective self-defense, much more than fighting skills are needed. A personal protection plan is needed to avoid trouble, easily escape a bad [...]
Wine In The Park Coming To OC
The First Annual “Wine in the Park” to be held June 28 & 29 at the Northside Park in Ocean City, with wineries from the East Coast.. The festival will be open Friday and Saturday from 11am to 7pm. In addition to the vast array of wine offerings, there will be several vendors offering an [...]
The Annapolis Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Maryland Wines
A Celebration of The Arts and Wine! The fourth annual Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival is a two-day, outdoor celebration of wine and the arts, June 8-9, 2013, at The Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The times of the event are: Sat: 10-6 pm and Sun: 10-5 pm. View the juried works of 200 [...]
Tee One Up For The Light House
On Monday, June 10th, 2013, the Friends of the Light House will host the 10th Annual Golf Tournament at Old South Country Club in Lothian, Md. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Light House: A Homeless Prevention Support Center in Annapolis, Maryland. The festivities will begin with a light breakfast at the Old South [...]
Regional Recap, May 15, 2013
Laurel Police Find Missing 9-Year Old. Laurel police said they’ve found a 9-year-old girl who was reported missing. Police said Jeanne Bioj was last seen in the area of Millbrook Lane in Laurel. They contacted media outlets early Wednesday morning in hopes of getting help to find her. Police told 11 News shortly after 7:30 a.m. that she [...]
The Great Give Begins In 24 Hours
The Great Give is a first-time, 24-hour online fundraiser organized by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC). From 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 to 7 p.m. on May, 16, 2013. The Anne Arundel County community – individuals, businesses, and organizations – can donate online at the Great Give website at www.greatgiveaac.org to [...]
Come Take A Spin with Bello Machre
By taking a spin with Bello Machre, you are joining the biggest day of giving in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Bello Machre has teamed up with the Big Vanilla Athletic Club in Pasadena in a Get Moving – Get Giving Campaign. This campaign will support Bello Machre and the hundreds of folks we serve. Get [...]
Girls On The Run To Host 8th Annual Spring 5K At AACC
Girls on the Run of the Greater Chesapeake will hold its 8th Annual Spring 5K on Saturday, May 18th at 9:00 a.m. at Anne Arundel Community College (101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD). The run is open to anyone in the community and registration is available online at: www.gotrchesapeake.org. The cost to participate is $20 in [...]
Providence Center Announces Annual Golf Tourney
Providence Center, a non-profit organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities, announced today that Severna Park-based Moran Insurance will once again serve as presenting sponsor for Providence Center’s 2013 Golf Classic. Chiron Technology Services, Inc., a Columbia-based cyber security and technology company, will also serve as presenting sponsor. This will be Providence Center’s 21st Annual [...]
Breaking: Dwyer Sentenced To 30 Days
UPDATE: According to ABC2, Dwyer has already appealed the sentence and his jail sentence has been postponed for 30 days while the appeal is heard. UPDATE: Dwyer has 48 hours to appeal the sentence. Absent an appeal, he is to report to jail on Thursday. Dwyer’s lawyer requested a probation before judgment (PBJ) sentence because it [...]
