Sailboat Race, Show Visit Annapolis + Navy Football Faces Unbeaten Foe

Hey there, Annapolis! Let's get you all caught up to start this weekend off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in town.

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First, your weekend weather:

• Friday: Clouds breaking and humid. High: 75 Low: 64.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 74 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Annapolis today:

1. No. 24 SMU Tries to Stay Unbeaten Against Improving Navy (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Annapolis girl escapes abduction attempt (wmar2news.com)
3. The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race Kicks Off Thursday (CBS Baltimore)
4. Wireless Load Sensors Debut at United States Sailboat Show, Annapolis Boat Shows, Tent AB17 (Sail World)
5. Longtime Historic Annapolis vice president dies at age 49 after brief illness (Capital Gazette)

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This weekend in Annapolis:

Friday, October 8

• 29th Annual Weems & Plath Tent Sale! (10:00 AM)
• Tony Spencer w/ The Sunset Band: Outdoor Jazz & R&B Concert (6:00 PM)
• DIY Holiday: Forced Bulbs for Beautiful Arrangements & Gifts by Homestead Gardens (8:00 PM)

Saturday, October 9

• 29th Annual Weems & Plath Tent Sale! (9:00 AM)
• Wildberry Field Market (9:00 AM)
• Shoe Collection Drive (10:00 AM)
• Estate sale and Thrift store sat 7-11am cash only 443 569 2290 (1:00 PM)
• Oktoberfest on West (2:00 PM)
• Archery in the Park - Maryland State Parks (4:00 PM)

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— Jacob Baumgart

About me: Have a story idea? Please contact me at jacob.baumgart@patch.com with any pitches, tips or concerns. Follow me on Twitter @jacobbaumgart to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news. Being a lifelong Marylander gives me deep ties and a unique insight into the communities I cover. I graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2020 with a degree in media communication and minors in journalism and political science. Before joining Patch that June, I wrote for FOX Sports, The Delaware News Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. I also led my college newspaper, The Review, as editor-in-chief, during my senior year. I am now excited to embrace Patch and cover the communities I grew up in!

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