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Stuff-The-Boat Toy Drive Announced + Annapolis Symphony Director Returns

Police will host a stuff-the-boat toy drive in Anne Arundel. A former Annapolis Symphony director returned to guest conduct the orchestra.

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police will host its annual “Boatload of Toys” drive. Officers will collect toy donations in a watercraft outside the Westfield Annapolis mall on Saturday and Dec. 4, TheBayNet.Com reported.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police will host its annual “Boatload of Toys” drive. Officers will collect toy donations in a watercraft outside the Westfield Annapolis mall on Saturday and Dec. 4, TheBayNet.Com reported. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

Get on up, Annapolis! Let's get this weekend started. Here's what's happening in Annapolis.

First, your weekend weather:

  • Friday: Clearing. High: 64 Low: 50.
  • Saturday: Cooler with a passing shower. High: 57 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Annapolis today:

  1. #19 Water Polo Closes Out Regular Season With Three Games - Naval Academy Athletics (NavySports.com)
  2. 'Boatload Of Toys' Underway For 2021 Holiday Season | thebaynet.com (Bay Net)
  3. Former ASO Music Director Returns to Conduct Second Masterworks Performances (Eye On Annapolis)
  4. Anne Arundel County Public School: SUPERINTENDENT GEORGE ARLOTTO TO RECOMMEND THREE EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS FOR STAFF AND STUDENT PERSONAL ... (Press Release Desk )
  5. Mids to Close Fall Men's Tennis Season with Home Tournament - Naval Academy Athletics (NavySports.com)

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Annapolis Patch Notebook

  • Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS): "Board to consider adjustments to 2021-2022 School Year Calendar, get first look at 2022-2023 calendar https://aacpsschools.org/pressr/?p=6991" (Facebook)
  • Hillsmere Elementary PTA: "THANK YOU to our community partners that participated in this year's Cash for Schools! Hillsmere receiveed just over $3,200 in support of student & teacher needs!" (Facebook)
  • Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS): "The 2021–22 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Contest Show your creativity through Film, Essay/Poem, Art, or Performance Open to all Anne Arundel County Public Schools' students grades 6–12. This year's theme: If I cannot do great things, I ca..." (Facebook)
  • Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS): "Letter from Superintendent George Arlotto outlining new COVID quarantine, contact tracing protocols now online at www.aacps.org/contacttracing" (Facebook)
  • Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.: "We had a great time welcoming Lisa with Pet Supplies Plus to Annapolis. They are finally getting to celebrate their Grand Opening this weekend Here's a peek of their Grand Opening Specials and a coupon! http://ow.ly/EIcU50GMhAJ" (Facebook)

This weekend in Annapolis:

Saturday, November 13

  • Artisan and Craft Fair and Holiday Photo Shoot (11:00 AM)
  • Community STEM Fest for All Ages (1:00 PM)
  • Light and Sound Show: Honoring the Illuminated Soul (7:30 PM)
  • Estate sale and Thrift store sat 7-11am, m-thur 1-4pm cash only 443 569 2290 (7:00 AM)
  • Annapolis Next Generation Dunkin' to Celebrate Grand Opening with Free Coffee for a Year Giveaway (9:00 AM)
  • Wildberry Field Market (9:00 AM)
  • Collectors' Day (2:15 PM)

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