19th Annual Friends of the Lighthouse Golf Tournament
June 9th, 7:30 a.m.; Renditions Golf Club, Davidsonville
Join us for a day of golf to support the Annapolis Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center. Enjoy golf, prizes, raffle, and delicious food and drinks. Held at Renditions Golf Course - Golf's Grand Slam Experience is a tribute to golf's greatest holes. The Light House rebuilds lives with compassion by providing shelter and services to prevent homelessness and empower people as they transition toward employment, housing and self-sufficiency. Beyond providing food, clothing, and shelter, The Light House also addresses the underlying causes of homelessness such as lack of marketable job skills, addiction, and the debilitating effects of both mental and physical health issues.
"On the Water" Gallery Reception
June 9th, 6 p.m.; Jo Fleming Contemporary Art, Annapolis
Gallery opens new exhibition action paintings of Sailboats by Allen Bentley, Coastal Landscapes by Geo McElroy and Poured Landscapes by Matt Nance with Artists talk, Pour painting demonstration, reception, live music, and light refreshments.
June 9th, 6 p.m.; Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis
This year, Rock the Dock will benefit Charting Careers. Charting Careers helps youth envision their futures and achieve pathways to independence and career success. Their mission is to inspire youth to discover their power and reach their goals through transformative mentoring, life-enriching opportunities, and by serving as champions for equity in collaboration with families and community partners. Charting Careers is committed to a longitudinal approach, providing targeted and age-appropriate support to youth from third grade through early adulthood.
5th Annual Casey Cares Rockfish Tournament
June 10th, 5:30 a.m.; The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Stevensville
Join us for a day of fishing and fundraising at the 5th Annual Casey Cares Rockfish Tournament on Friday, June 10th, 2022 at the Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. Guests will enjoy a competition to catch the 1st place rockfish – all for a terrific cause! There will be a post-tournament Captain’s Party featuring dinner, drinks, live music, auctions and more. Proceeds will benefit our programs for critically ill children and their families. For more information and to register your boat or purchase tickets, call 443-568-0064 or visit https://www.caseycares.org/events/annual-casey-cares-rockfish-tournament.
Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show
June 10th, 5 p.m.; Downtown Columbia Lakefront
Don’t miss the Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show – back and in-person – and all part of the Columbia Festival of the Arts’ Free LakeFest Weekend, June 10-12, 2022, at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront! More than 35 artisans will be showcasing their one-of-a-kind artwork, representing a wide variety of media, including both functional and wearable art. Come celebrate the Columbia Festival of the Arts’ 35th Anniversary season! Event hours are: Friday, June 10, 5 pm – 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 11, 11 am – 8:00 pm, and Sunday, June 12, 11 am – 7 pm. Visit columbiafestival.org for a preview of the artists in attendance, and check out the complete festival schedule at columbiafestival.org/lakefest-free-weekend.
June 10th, 7 p.m.; Annapolis Waterfront Hotel
Support GiGi's Playhouse in Annapolis for their Annual Gala: Ignite the Dream. Join for a night of dinner, dancing, and inspiration at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. There will also be a live and silent auction, wine pull, and live music
Chesapeake Children's Book Festival
June 11th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Talbot County Free Library, Easton
The Talbot County free library is hosting their Seventh Annual Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival on June 11th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Easton. This book festival will kick off the TCFL Summer Reading Program for 2022 and will feature author/illustrator Bryan Collier and author Carole Boston Weatherford. Find more information and the most up to date schedule at chesapeakechildrensbookfestival.com
6th Annual Pints 4 Paws Homebrewing and Craft Beer Festival
June 11th; Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Annapolis
Finally! It’s time for The Annapolis Home Brew Club’s 6th Annual Pints 4 Paws Homebrewing and Craft Beer Festival to benefit the SPCA of Anne Arundel County! Your ticket includes samples of more than 50 homebrews, beer from local craft breweries like Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery, Crooked Crab Brewing, Cult Classic Brewing, Notch 8 Brewing and Pherm Brewing, as well as a commemorative glass. There will be food trucks, live music, vendors, silent auction and more.
June 11th, 5 p.m.; Philip Merrill Environmental Center, Annapolis
Each summer a sell-out crowd gathers on the beach, parks their chairs, kicks off their shoes, and supports the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) at Bands in the Sand. With live music, local cuisine, and cold drinks, this fundraiser is the best party of the summer and supports CBF’s vital mission to save the Bay. Since 2004, this event has raised more than $4 million toward saving the Bay. Your attendance and support of Bands in the Sand means we can make an even bigger impact on protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay in years to come.
June 11th, 5:30 p.m.; Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Crownsville
Maryland Therapeutic Riding is hosting their Designer Bag Bingo on June 11th at 5:30 p.m. at their location in Crownsville. The doors open for a designer bag preview at 5:30 and bingo begins at 6:30 with refreshments, baked goods and beer and wine. Find more information at horsesthatheal.org
Rotary Club of Annapolis Black Tie & Diamonds Gala
June 11th, 6 p.m.; The Atreeum at Soaring Timbers, Annapolis
Black Tie & Diamonds will be June 11, 2022 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the beautiful new Atreeum at Soaring Timbers on Bestgate Road. The event includes an open bar, tastings, hors d’oeuvres, full dinner, decadent desserts, and dancing with music by Intensity. There will be both an extensive silent auction and live auction with vacation getaways and autographed sports memorabilia. An exception piece of jewelry donated from Zachary’s Jewelers will be available, as well as a raffle to win a Peloton bike.Individual tickets for $160.00 or tables of ten for $1,600.00 are available now atwww.annapolisrotary.org/black-tie-diamonds. For more information contact Sue Weber at AnnapolisRotaryEvents@gmail.comor call 410-507-6020.
Londontowne Symphony Orchestra: Celebrating Annapolis Green
June 11th, 7:30 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Featuring Eastport Oyster Boys and works by Ravel, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Smetana. This season finale and gala promotes a sustainable, environmentally friendly community with memorable music to match. The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra, directed by Music Director/Conductor Dr. Anna Binneweg, is a community orchestra that provides high quality classical and light classical music to mid-Maryland audiences at an affordable price. The orchestra is made up of professional, military, amateur and student musicians who love making enjoyable music for themselves and for others. The music performed at each concert is focused around a theme that supports a local community organization.
June 13th; Westfield Annapolis Mall
Please join us on June 13 from 10 am to 1pm for a job fair with restaurants and retailers from our Host, Crowne Plaza, and partners, Annapolis Town Center and Westfield Annapolis. Attendance is not required for the full duration. Please come with resume in hand and dressed to impress!