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Maryland Safe Boating Courses Offered At Pip Moyer Rec Center
Annapolis Recreation and Parks will host two Maryland Safe Boating courses this summer – one in June and one in July. The eight-hour course and test satisfies Maryland law for any person born after July 1, 1972 to operate a boat on Maryland waters. The Maryland Safe Boating course covers legal requirements, navigation rules, preparation [...]
Who’s Playing The Annapolis Irish Festival This Year?
If you were at the Annapolis Irish Festival last year, you know what a good time was had by the nearly 25,000 festival goers. This year looks to be even bigger and better with the a Friday night special concert preview and salute to our troops sponsored by the Maryland Renaissance Fair. Busch Gardens returnsas [...]
Eastport A Rockin’ Rolling Into Town This Weekend
Gather up the lawn chairs, sunscreen and dancing shoes as Eastport a Rockin ‘ rolls into town this Saturday! If you are looking for an incredible, inexpensive, fun-filled, day to spend with your family, friends, wife, husband, brothers, sisters, cousins or mothers–look no further! If nothing else, Eastport knows how to throw a party and [...]
Busch Gardens To Sponsor Irish Festival Again
Each year, Busch Gardens in Williamsburg ,VA pushes the entertainment envelope to develop new and exciting thrills, award-winning shows and delicious culinary delights. This year is no exception as Busch Gardens offers guests a great line-up of new experiences and exciting events for 2012. And to give the Annapolis area a preview, they are once [...]
Man Dies In Brooklyn Trailer Fire, Anne Arundel’s 4th Fire Fatality
Around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013, Anne Arundel County Firefighters were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire in the 600 block of Sunset Strip in the Brooklyn area of Anne Arundel County. The first unit to arrive on the scene reported nothing evident from a double-wide mobile home however, further investigation discovered a [...]
One Displaced In Davidsonville 2-Alarm Fire
At around 2 p.m. today, County Firefighters responded to a dwelling fire in the 700 block of Appomattox Road West in Davidsonville. Upon arrival, fire was evident from the rear of a two-story occupied dwelling. Forty-eight personnel were able to bring this 2 Alarm incident under control in 30 minutes. The cause of the fire [...]
Car Crashes Into Eatery At Annapolis Towne Centre
On Monday, June 17, 2013, at approximately 1:26 P.M., officers from Southern District responded to Zoes Kitchen located at 1901 Towne Center Boulevard, Suite 105, Annapolis, Maryland for a report of several pedestrians struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival officers located 2 male victims, age 54 and 45, and 2 female victims, age 30 [...]
Neuman Appoints Acting Director For Permits & Inspections
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman recently named Christine Romans as Acting Director of the Department of Inspections and Permits. “Christine brings a wealth of management experience and leadership to this position,” said County Executive Neuman. “Her diverse interdisciplinary background, communication and management skills make Christine uniquely qualified to lead the department as they move forward.” Until her appointment as Acting [...]
Baltimore Ravens Coming Back To Annapolis For Practice
The Baltimore Ravens will be coming in to Annapolis for a practice at the Navy-Marine Corps Memoria Stadium on Sunday, August 4, 2013 Eye On Annapolis has learned. When: Sunday, Aug. 04 | Practice expected to begin at 5:00 p.m. | Gates expected to open at 3:30 p.m. Parking: Lots open at noon and are [...]
Chesapeake Bay Trust Earns 4 Star Rating
The Chesapeake Bay Trust ranks in the top 1% of charities nationwide according to Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent evaluator of charities. For eleven consecutive years, the Trust has received a 4-star rating, the highest available for a nonprofit organization, for its sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. According to Charity [...]
Community Connections Day
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today invited citizens to attend the Summer Community Connections Day and Constituent Open House. “This is a great opportunity for the community to learn about all the valuable services the County has to offer,” said County Executive Neuman. “The venue also allows citizens one-on-one access to communicate with me, my administration, and any of [...]
Unity Gardens Grant Season To Open July 1
Unity Gardens is a locally based non-profit organization that supports the building of community partnerships through the creation of greening projects, environmental enhancement, and education in Anne Arundel County. Grants of up to $1,000 are offered twice a year to coincide with the spring and fall growing seasons. Applications for the fall grant cycle will be accepted from July 1, [...]
Dogwood Acres Selects Hospice For Caring Canines Program
The canines at Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat of Davidsonville have a new Caring Canines program to bark about with seven certified pet therapy teams to enrich the lives of those in the community who are suffering. The pet retreat has partnered with three area nonprofits including Hospice of the Chesapeake , where they are forming [...]
Forget The Tie, Take Dad To Ram’s Head
Forget the tie this year, bring Dad to Rams Head for Brunch to celebrate Father’s Day. Help dad start his celebration off right at Rams Head with a complimentary red eye cocktail. Each Father will receive a red eye with the purchase of an entrée during Brunch. Rams Head brunch menus include breakfast staples such [...]
Annapolis Passes $95 Million + Budget
On Monday, June 10, Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen and members of the Annapolis City Council adopted the $ 95.6 million operating budget and the $10 million capital budget for FY 2014. As adopted, the FY14 operating budget projects revenues of $99 million, yielding a surplus of $3.4 million across all funds. “This evening the [...]
Pets On Wheels Now Known As P.A.W.S.
The Anne Arundel County organization formerly known as Pets on Wheels/Life Enrichment/Mom&Me has changed its name to People & Animals Who Serve Anne Arundel County (P.A.W.S). P.A.W.S volunteers have a mission of bringing comfort, companionship and hope to their communities. Dedicated volunteers go alone, or with their children or pets to brighten the days of [...]
Open Studio Show By Cindy Fletcher Holden
Local artist, Cindy Fletcher Holden, owner of Fletcher Art , is hosting an “Open Studio” art show on Friday to celebrate the opening of her new art studio on Fourth Street in the Eastport section of Annapolis. The event will be from 6pm to 9pm at 424 Fourth Street (Suite D2) in Eastport. Fletcher’s work [...]
Annapolis Prepared For Hurricane Season
The National Hurricane Center announced that the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and ends November 30. Peak season in Annapolis generally occurs from mid-August to late October. The hurricane season outlook, issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , forecasts an “active or extremely active” season this year. Hurricanes pose a threat to life [...]
Seeds 4 Success Wins William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award
Comptroller Peter Franchot awarded the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Anne Arundel County to Seeds 4 Success. The award was created by Comptroller Franchot to acknowledge and honor former Governor, Comptroller and Baltimore City Mayor William Donald Schaefer’s legacy of public service. Seeds 4 Success founders and staff received this honor for their [...]
Wegmans Delivers The Goods
Wegmans Delivers 52 Tons Of Food To Area Food Banks Inspired by United Way of the National Capital Area’s Do More 24™ campaign and working in partnership with the Maryland Food Bank, Wegmans Food Markets donated more than 53,990 pounds of food to five food banks in Maryland on June 6. This is in conjunction with [...]
Students And Community Paint Mural Depicting Life In Southern AA County
Amongst the hustle and bustle of the end of the school year, Southern High School art students came together to create a special mural for the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks South County Recreation Center in Harwood. The students are led by their art teacher, renowned American artist Michael Bell, who has [...]
AAMC To Host National Cancer Survivor’s Day
Anne Arundel Medical Center’s (AAMC’s) DeCesaris Cancer Institute is hosting National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 9 from noon to 4pm to celebrate the lives of those affected by cancer. Cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, friends, and healthcare professionals will unite to show that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and productive. [...]
