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Good morning, Annapolis. Love Eastport’s 0.05K and Tug of War? We just discovered another unique “sporting” event. It’s called the World Conker Championships. Opponents take turns swinging a horse chestnut on a string at their opponent’s stringed horse chestnut until someone’s cracks. If you happen to find yourself in England’s Northamptonshire on the second Sunday of October, you could be in for a good time.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon

Laser season is approaching, and HALO is one of the most talked-about laser treatments for skin rejuvenation. But not all HALO technology is the same. If you’re investing in your skin, it’s worth knowing which HALO you’re getting and who is performing your treatment.

At Current Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, we offer HALO TRIBRID, the most advanced HALO technology. While traditional HALO combines two wavelengths, TRIBRID adds a third, giving us more options to treat different depths and concerns in the same treatment.

This added flexibility allows us to more precisely target sun damage, brown spots, fine lines, texture, and signs of aging, with less discomfort and downtime.

The technology is only part of the equation. At Current Dermatology, every HALO TRIBRID treatment is planned and performed by a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in skin biology, laser safety, and selecting the right settings for your skin and your goals.

There’s a reason Current Dermatology has been voted Best Laser Skin Treatment by What’s Up? Annapolis for three years in a row.

If you’re considering HALO this laser season, make sure you’re getting the best. At Current Dermatology, you get the most advanced HALO technology backed by dermatologic expertise. Visit www.currentderm.com or call (410) 384-3045 to schedule your treatment.

Market Space is about to get a lot cozier. Overland Sheepskin Co. is moving into 34 Market Space, Blanca Flor’s home for more than 30 years.

Overland sells sheepskin and shearling coats, leather jackets, boots, slippers, and hats. It started in 1973 in Taos, New Mexico, with a bale of sheepskins and a sewing machine. Today it has 24 stores, many of them in high-end small towns like Vail, Lake Placid, and Traverse City. Pretty cool to see Annapolis make the list.

Public records show some light construction inside, nothing major. There’s no opening date yet, but Overland posted a job for an Annapolis store manager in July. We’ll keep tracking this and let you know when it opens.

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The City Council meets tonight at 7 PM at City Hall (160 Duke of Gloucester).

The two biggest items:

Second readers include letting homeowners rent out rooms long term, growing the city’s elections board from three members to five, and a task force to guide Annapolis’s Main Street program while the city runs it. First readers include making landlords give 14 days’ notice before an eviction, waiving up to $6,900 in city fees for the Budweiser Clydesdales’ visit on December 27, and backing conservation measures for menhaden (the fish ospreys eat).

The meeting is open to the public. If you’d like to testify, arrive a half-hour before the meeting to sign up. You can also submit written testimony online. Can’t make it? Watch live on YouTube.

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🎈 = family-friendly events

👻 Profs & Pints: Ancient Terrors of the Night – A classics scholar walks you through what scared the ancient Greeks and Romans, from ghosts to night hags, over drinks at the Graduate.

🎷 Gerald Albright – The smooth jazz saxophonist plays Rams Head On Stage.

🎈⛵ Preview Day at the Annapolis Sailboat Show – Round two of boat show season. More than 150 sailboats and 500-plus exhibitors take over City Dock. Runs through Sunday.

🎉 Boat Show Block Party – Federal House, Iron Rooster, McGarvey’s, Middleton Tavern, and Market House spill into Market Space with extra outdoor tables, drink specials, and live music.

🛍️ Weems & Plath’s Annual Tent Sale – Another four days of deep discounts on nautical decor and weather instruments in Eastport, with a free shuttle from the boat show. Through Sunday.

🍸 Colonial Cocktails: Spirits with the Spirits – Stone fence and cider syllabub with ghost stories and All Hallows’ Eve traditions at Historic London Town. It’s 21+.

🎈⛵ Annapolis Sailboat Show day 2.

📚 B.I.G. Book Sale – More than 70,000 used books at the B.I.G. warehouse, 451 Defense Highway, with proceeds going to Books for International Goodwill. Continues Saturday.

🩰 La Sylphide – Ballet Theatre of Maryland dances the 1836 classic with woodland spirits, a witch, and Highland dancing at Maryland Hall. Friday through Sunday.

🎈⛵ Annapolis Sailboat Show days 3 and 4. Saturday and Sunday.

🎈🦪 Captain Avery Oyster Festival – The Shady Side museum’s annual oyster party on the West River. Park at the Shady Side ballfield and take the free shuttle. Saturday.

🎈🎨 Art @ the Park – The annual fine arts festival at Quiet Waters Park, with pottery and painting demos and live music. Leashed dogs are welcome. Park entry is $8 per vehicle. Saturday and Sunday.

🎈🎃 Homestead Gardens Fall Family Weekends – Pony rides, hayrides, pumpkins, and barnyard animals in Davidsonville. Saturday and Sunday.

🎈🐉 DragonFest – The Annapolis Dragon Boat Club’s fundraiser at Pier 4 in Eastport, with live music, food, and auctions supporting breast cancer survivors. Saturday.

🎈🐑 Sheep Peeping – A guided walk around Hollywood Farm with up-close time with the sheep and goats. Meet at the Red Barn via the north entrance at 625 Holly Drive North. Saturday and Sunday. No dogs.

🎈🏰 Maryland Renaissance Festival – The second-to-last weekend of Rennfest’s 50th season in Crownsville. Saturday and Sunday.

🛍️ Anchors + Artisans – More than 50 local makers and live music at Annapolis Town Center. Sunday.

🎼 America the Beautiful: 250 Years of Organ Music – A free concert of American organ music in the Naval Academy Chapel. Adults need a REAL ID, U.S. passport, or enhanced driver’s license to enter. Sunday.

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🤠 Saddle Up – Mavericks is now open on City Dock. The country bar is the next iteration of Armadillo’s and is owned by the same folks. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch, dinner, and late-night eats. They’re still looking for country and rock bands, DJs, and line dancing instructors. So if you’ve got a boot-scoot in you, now’s your shot. 132 Dock Street.

🏈 Comeback Kids – Navy beat Tulsa 34–26 Saturday after falling behind 20–7 in the first half. QB Jackson Gutierrez ran 41 times for 232 yards and three touchdowns. Incredibly, Navy overcame four turnovers to win. The badly needed win snapped a three-game losing streak. Worth noting: QB Braxton Woodson was dressed and not on the injury sheet. Navy’s next game is this Saturday at the University of Texas at San Antonio at 8 PM.

☕ Perfect Storm – Storm’s a Brewing, the new coffee shop at Storm Bros. Ice Cream Factory, is finally open! Owner Sveinn Storm added the coffee concept to mitigate the sales slump from City Dock construction. And it was good timing too as Bitty & Beau’s nearby just closed. Storm even hired some B&B employees! There’s coffee, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and muffins. And the eggs come from Storm’s own Eastern Shore farm. 130 Dock Street.

📋 To-Do List – Mayor Littmann posted his goals for the rest of 2026. They include picking a new police chief, introducing new short-term rental legislation, expanding hours at Pip Moyer, and launching a new bus route focused on high schoolers. He also included an update on his Q3 goals (14 in total), of which 8 are done and 6 are still in progress.

🧸 Hola, Little Ones – A new Spanish immersion child care center opened on Rowe Boulevard. Little Ones Child Care Center takes infants through pre-K and teaches in both English and Spanish, with a bilingual curriculum for the pre-K class. See enrollment info.

🎨 Crafty Monday – Hobby Lobby’s grand opening is today at Annapolis Mall. It’s on the first floor next to Onelife Fitness, in part of the old JCPenney. The 50,000-square-foot store soft opened its doors Friday and is the chain’s 11th in Maryland. Remember, it’s closed on Sundays just like Chick-fil-A.

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73 🌡️ 59 | ⛈️ | 81% ☔ | 💨 N 13 mph (11 knots)

77 🌡️ 66 | ☀️ | 0% ☔ | 💨 SW 10 mph (9 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 68ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

Residential Rug Care is a local family-run business with over 100 years of rug cleaning history. They clean Oriental, Persian, antique, and other area rugs, remove stains and pet odors, and offer new padding & fringe. Rugs are cleaned at their 20,000-square-foot facility, with free pickup and delivery throughout Anne Arundel County.

49 West | 2nd Monday Songwriters Showcase | 7:30–10 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Sean Bera | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Madi Diaz w/ Burnsie | 8 PM | Tickets

The Admiral’s Cup | Daphne Eckman | 7–10 PM
Brian Boru | Jack Jones | 6–9 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
Copper Creek | Jazz Jam | 8–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Joey Fitz | 6 PM
The Point Crab House | Aidan Ewald | 5–8 PM

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