🌱 How 30 million oysters could reshape the Severn River by year’s end
Naval Academy, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Naval Academy! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How 30 million oysters could reshape the Severn River by year’s end
- How competitive is the Naval Academy’s new Class of 2030?
Also on today's calendar: Nationally Acclaimed Toby Keith Tribute Show At Cult Classic July 26th and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 70.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Millions of baby oysters planted into Maryland's Severn River to improve water quality (cbsnews.com) — Millions of baby oysters are being planted in the Severn River to boost water quality and help shield the Annapolis and Naval Academy shoreline from erosion and flooding. In a partnership that includes the U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis, the project aims to restore 30 million oysters by year’s end, strengthening climate resilience right in residents’ backyard. 
• Class of 2030 I-Day Stats (usna.edu) — Incoming members of the Naval Academy’s Class of 2030 include 73 children of alumni, with 11 having two alumni parents, plus 14 international students and dozens of prior-enlisted sailors and Marines. The snapshot highlights how competitive admission is and underscores the Academy’s role as a major educational and military hub right next door to Naval Academy residents.
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★ Featured events ★
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Nationally Acclaimed Toby Keith Tribute Show At Cult Classic July 26th →
Cult Classic Brewing, 1169 Shopping Center Rd, Stevensville
3:00 pm
Sunday July 26
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Other local events
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Health On Wheels @ Hispanic Community Resources Fair →
Maryland State Parks Portico at St. John's Catholic Church,43 Monroe St,Westminster,MD 21157
2:00 pm -
Virtual Car Seat Inspection Appointment
Maryland State Parks Virtual
10:30 am -
Baltimore County Community Car Seat Check Event
Maryland State Parks Long Green Vol. Fire Co.,4506 Long Green Rd,Glen Arm,MD 21057
3:00 pm -
Oyster Advisory Commission Workgroup →
Maryland State Parks Annapolis, MD 21401
4:00 pm -
Sailing Cruise →
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection, 80 Compromise St, Annapolis
4:00 pm -
Anchors Aweigh Music Tour →
Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, 52 King George St, Naval Academy
11:00 am -
Allegany County Community Car Seat Event
Maryland State Parks Hoffman Park,11200 Hoffman Hollow Rd SW,Frostburg,MD 21532
2:00 pm -
Virtual Car Seat Inspection Appointment
Maryland State Parks Virtual
10:30 am
Sunday July 26
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
Thursday July 30
Friday July 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Holly Point Market: A Local Treasure by the Water
Chesapeake Bay National Park Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park287 Jackson Creek Rd Deltaville VA 23043
9:00 am -
Caroline County Community Car Seat Event
Maryland State Parks Goldsboro Fire Dept,700 Old Line Rd,Goldsboro,MD 21636
10:00 am -
Stratford Hall's 2026 First Africans Day
Chesapeake Bay National Park Stratford Hall Historic Preserve483 Great House Rd, Stratford, VA 22558
10:00 am -
Groovin' in the Park Concert
Chesapeake Bay National Park Deltaville Maritime Museum287 Jackson Creek Rd, Deltaville, VA 23043
5:00 pm
Saturday July 25
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🗞 Nearby News
Annapolis
- British Airways enhances Maryland connectivity (traveldailymedia.com)
- Major Retailer Names E-commerce Leader Vice President of Marketing (rswebsols.com)
- O'Leary's Seafood Of Annapolis Will Close On August 2 (thebaynet.com)
Odenton
- Bat Found On Severn Driveway Tests Positive For Rabies (patch.com)
Glen Burnie
- Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Transit Bus In Glen Burnie: Police (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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