Happy Passover
To all those celebrating Passover, our best wishes for a happy holiday from your friends at Annapolis.com!
Annapolis City Council Reviews City Dock Leases
The Annapolis City Council is reviewing the leases for Chesapeake Marine Tours (known as Watermark Cruises) and Freshfarm Markets, which operates next to the Fawcett Boat Supplies building during the summer. Public hearings were held last week; there were no opponents to the proposed lease renewals. Watermark Cruises has asked to renew its lease to [...]
Enjoy Easter Dinner in Annapolis
Easter is an ideal time to bring family and friends together to enjoy a festive brunch or dinner. These Annapolis restaurants invite you to share the holiday with them. Breeze in the Loew's Hotel will offfer an Easter Brunch buffet. Adults $38.95, children 6-12 $19, children 5 and under free. Seatings at 12 noon, 2:15 [...]
Easter for the Family
Easter's a time for bonnets and bunnies! The whole family can enjoy the holiday at these upcoming events. April 16, 23. Breakfast with Bunny. Buffet breakfast, unique crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and visits from "Animal Ambassadors." The Maryland Zoo at Baltimore. 8-10 a.m. All ages. Ticket prices vary. 443-552-5276, or marylandzoo.org April 16. [...]
JC Penney Round-Up To Raise Money
JCPenney in the Westfield Annapolis Mall invites shoppers to round-up their purchases to the nearest whole dollar between April 13 - 26. The difference will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (BGCAA) to support quality afterschool programs in their community. BGCAA has partnered with JCPenney to provide [...]
Eat and Be Well
Lauer's Supermarket in Pasadena is hosting a "Good Food for Good Health" event from April 15-17. Get tips from health educators on healthy eating, and take home easy recipes and nutrition tips. For more information, visit LearnToLiveHealthy.org or call 410-222.7979.
New Casino Brings New Jobs
Construction of the Maryland Live! casino at Arundel Mills is expected to bring with it approximately 2,500 jobs in the next 12 to 18 months. When the casino is completed in 2010, approximately 1,500 people will be hired to work at the 300,000-square-foot entertainment facility. PPE Casino Resorts Maryland will be responsible for all casino [...]
USNA Commissioning Week Schedule Available On-Line
The United States Naval Academy's schedule for Commissioning Week, to be held May 22-27, 2011, is now available on-line at http://www.usna.edu/SpecialEvents/CommWeek.htm. Included with the program of events is information on stadium parking and free shuttle service.
Afternoon Light in Annapolis
Annapolis is a little city with a long history - the capital of Maryland, and, according to its residents, the Sailing Capital of the World. Since it was first settled in 1649, the commercial and social life of this beautiful little town has been centered on its picturesque harbor, which is also a major tourist [...]
St. John’s Battles Navy for Annapolis Cup
The Johnnies and the Middies face off for this year’s 29th annual Annapolis Cup croquet competition on Saturday, April 30, at 1 p.m. on the front lawn of the St. John's College campus. Spectators picnic on the lawn, swing dance, dress in Gatsby-like fashions, and listen to the St. John’s Freshman Chorus and the U.S. Naval [...]