The community feeling in Annapolis is certainly present throughout the year, but it seems that summer brings out the most exciting, community-based events. Perhaps it’s the warm weather that encourages people to participate in Annapolitan entertainment, or maybe it is the events that unite us all. Regardless of the impetus for the community dynamic, the events that follow exhibit what’s coming up in Annapolis that aids in fun and doing good.
We will start with events that benefit in Annapolis and then spread our reach to areas outside the city. One of the biggest, most notable events in June is “Bands in the Sand.” This event is held at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis, located at 6 Herndon Avenue Bands is the Sand is all about marrying live music, philanthropy, and good times on a warm summer night. Chesapeake Bay Foundation is the organization that benefits from this live music event. This beach party takes place on Saturday, June 15 at 5 p.m. The grilled food, drinks, and music continue until around 10 p.m. Thanks to Bands in the Sand attendees, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has raised over seven-hundred thousand dollars. Continue helping raise funds to save what’s in the featured picture! The tickets are $100. Head to http://www.cbf.org/events/bands-in-the-sand to read more about this party/benefit and purchase your tickets.
The Chesapeake Children’s Museum teams up with Loews Hotel in Annapolis for “Dreams Can Come True Dinner Auction Gala” on June 25th. Kids at Hope of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County also participates in putting together this event that centers on furthering culture and activities for children in the area. The premise of the event is that all children should have opportunities, and thus, proceeds from the auction/dinner/gala go toward benefitting the Chesapeake Children’s Museum and Kids at Hope of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. The cost for attending this event is $100. Go to www.theccm.org to purchase your tickets and find out more information. The time of the gala is 7 p.m.
What’s Up? doesn’t just provide us with vital info about the area; it also provides Annapolitans with a great party in June. The “Unmask the Best: Best of What’s Up? Party” takes place at the Loews Hotel on June 19. The What’s Up? crew presents awards and celebrates another year of success with a masquerade ball. The ticket price is $65 though there is an upgraded ticket available too. Head to www.whatsupmag.com to purchase your ticket.
The “Twin Awards Dinner” on June 6th benefits youth services put on by the YWCA. This award dinner celebrates women holistically, and fights to keep young women’s services available for the future. The dinner takes place at the Westin Hotel in Annapolis at 5:30 p.m. The event costs $75. Head to www.annapolisywca.org to read about the dinner.
At the start of June, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society joins forces with the Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis to host the “21st Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta.” This regatta brings together competition in the form of boat racing, music, food, and an inspirational ceremony. The money raised from the the event benefits research for blood-borne cancers like Leukemia and Lymphoma. After the boat races, there is a crew party and an awards ceremony. For ticket prices and more, head to www.leukemiacupmd.org or call 410-471-1608. This event is scheduled for June 1.
For the beneficial events outside of Annapolis, we’ll turn to another famed event: “Eastport-a-Rockin.” Similar to Annapolis’s “Bands in the Sand,” Eastport-a-Rockin features live entertainment, food, drinks, and the likes of festivals. The event takes place at the Annapolis Maritime Museum from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., meaning 9 hours of “a-rockin.” The cost is low: $12 before June 19 and $15 after. Kids under 12 get in free. The ticket and event profits benefit a variety of local charities. Look to www.eastportarockin.com to see more about the event.
Another event in Eastport in June is the “Eastport Civic Association 8th Annual Home and Garden Tour.” This event permits you with the chance to peruse beautiful Eastport homes and gardens to raise money for Eastport organizations. Homes around the Chester Avenue area are the ones that participate in this benefit. The home views last from 1 to 5 p.m. and cost $20 to do. The price goes up by five dollars after June 1. See www.eastportcivic.org to gain more understanding and reserve tickets.
Also outside the bounds of the city, in Pasadena on June 10th, the Light House Shelter puts on their 10th annual golf tournament. The Light House Shelter, which is an organization that helps the homeless, teams up with Compass Pointe Golf Courses (where the event is held) to provide breakfast, raffles, golfing, and drinks with attendees. The event costs $150 and begins at 8 a.m. The ticket admission goes to benefit the Light House Shelter in Annapolis. To learn more about this philanthropic event, head to www.friendslhs.org.
The Wingstock Festival is important to non-wing eaters and wing enthusiasts alike. Edgewater’s YMCA Camp Letts hosts this event on June 8th from noon to 7:30 p.m. that helps send children to Camp Letts. As the name attests, the Wingstock Festival includes all things wings: wing eating contests, wing awards, and kid’s activities. There will also be live music and local vendors selling their goodies. The event costs $20 for adults and is free for kids under 12. Head to www.campletts.org to read more.
In Crownsville on June 15th, Chrysalis House puts on their “Run for Recovery.” Though this event is only in its second year, the 5k run and 1 mile caterpillar crawl duo suggests the event is here to stay for good reason. The beneficiary of this run/walk is the Chrysalis House, which is a center that encourages women in recovery from substance abuse. The run is held at the Indian Creek Upper School at 8:30 a.m. There is a registration fee–call 410-974-6829 or email run4recovery@chrysalishouse.org to learn about the fee and race in general.
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