The Week Ahead: School Board, Football Home Opener

Back-to-school nights

Here's a look at the schools in the Arundel cluster hosting back-to-school nights this week:

• —6:30 p.m. Thursday
• —6:30 p.m. Tuesday
• (Grades 3-5)— 7 p.m. Wednesday

Anne Arundel County School Board meeting

When: 10 a.m. Wednesday
Where: 2644 Riva Rd., Annapolis.

Details: It's budget time again already. The board will get its first look at Superintendent Kevin Maxwell's capital budget for 2014, which includes money for kindergarten additions and open classroom enclosures as top priorities. 

Severn River Commission meeting

When: 4 p.m. Friday
Where: 2644 Riva Rd., Annapolis. (4th Floor)

Details: The commission that oversees the health of the Severn River will hold its September meeting. Agenda items include the health of the Jabez stream and oyster-restoration activities. 

Arundel football home opener 

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: 

Details: The Wildcats make their Carroll Field debut against the Eagles from Northeast High.

Old Mill Football vs. Severna Park

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: 

Details: The Patriots host the Falcons, who have shown some toughness in the county in recent years.