🌱 Middle Schoolers Release Christmas Song + Holidays In 18th-Century Annapolis

Howdy, Annapolis! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Annapolis.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 53 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Annapolis today:

1. Christmas Time In Maryland: The Creativity at Bates is AMAZING! (Eye On Annapolis)
2. Frank Siller's Tunnel to Towers announces gift to family of fallen SEAL Team 8 commander (Fox News)
3. Two Naval Academy Midshipmen Awarded Marshall Scholarships (usna.edu)
4. Christmas in 18th-century Annapolis meant guns, booze and giant fruitcakes (Capital Gazette)
5. Annapolis City Council kicks off first meeting of term, welcomes lone new member (Capital Gazette)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Annapolis: "Christmas in a Cup! 1771 G&T is serving up a festive and seasonal cocktail menu that looks amazing! #visitannapolis #winterinannapolis #christmascheer #cocktails" (Facebook)
• Anne Arundel Community College: "Rob Kleinendorst "has great experiences and great connections and a passion for teaching. He is our calling card, our best-kept secret. He is this gem and he's right here at Anne Arundel Community College." AACC Dance AACC Performing Arts" (Facebook)
• The City Of Annapolis: "The Military Bowl presented by Peraton matches Boston College against East Carolina at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis on December 27, 2021. Motorists and residents should plan for traffic impacts and road closures associ..." (Facebook)
• Visit Annapolis: "It's Christmas time, in the City! 🎶 Join us for the last Midnight Madness of the season this Thursday, affectionately known as 'Eleventh Hour'. Stock up on holiday gifts galore and see why #winterinannapolis is one of the best times of ..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Annapolis Partnership: "Annapolis Police to Hold Community Safety Meeting with Chief Jackson on Tuesday at 6 p.m. December 14 to discuss agency operations, crime trends, the recently-enacted state legislation, community policing, and other topics. The event wil..." (Facebook)

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Today in Annapolis:

• Board Meeting - Public Session - Anne Arundel County Public Schools (6:00 PM)
• Annual Holiday Mixer & Wreath Auction Benefiting Feed Anne Arundel (6:00 PM)

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— Jacob Baumgart

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