🌱 Naptown Woman Seeks Million Hearts + Mayor Gives Hillman Garage Update

Hi there, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening in Anne Arundel County.

First, upcoming weather:

• Monday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 35 Low: 27.
• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 39 Low: 30.

Here are the top stories in Annapolis today:

1. Octave Holdings in a Joint Venture with Loudon Hospitality Management Acquires the Holiday Inn Express Annapolis (EIN News)
2. Gavin Buckley: City looks to future with Hillman, City Dock and mobility projects | COMMENTARY (Capital Gazette)
3. After An Apparent Alligator Attack, "Chessie The Manatee" Found No Worse For Wear (Chesapeake Bay Journal)
4. Anne Arundel County Public Libraries Celebrating Black History Month in a Big Way (Eye On Annapolis)
5. Annapolis Woman is Searching for One Million Hearts. Can You Help? (Eye On Annapolis)

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From my notebook:

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS): "The public health order issued by the Anne Arundel County Health Officer mandating masks expires today. As a reminder, masks must continue to be worn in all Anne Arundel County Public Schools buildings and facilities as per state regulat..." (Facebook)
• United States Naval Academy Band: "The US Naval Academy Band Brass Quintet is going on tour! They will be performing at the following Columbus, Ohio high schools: February 8th, 7:00pm: Whitehall-Yearling High School February 10th, 7:00pm: Grandview Heights High School Feb..." (Facebook)
• Junior League of Annapolis: "Whether you want to WINE down or get ready to RUMble, JLA has you covered. With a prize list and cash pot that continues to grow, we are excited to spend the evening of February 1st with you. Tell your friends and let's increase that pot..." (Facebook)
• Hillsmere Elementary PTA: "Check out this week's Buzz! https://conta.cc/3HiSQAu" (Facebook)
• Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries: "The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services Scoping of Possible Regulations - Feedback Needed by February 15, 2022 https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/regulations/changes.aspx" (Facebook)

Coming up in Annapolis:

Tuesday, February 1

• Estate sale, Thrift store m-thur 1-4pm sat 7-11am cash 443 569 2290 (1:00 PM)

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