Crape Myrtle Festival
July 16-20, Davidsonville and Severna Park Homestead Gardens
Join us for some great summer festivities and 5 days of Myrtle Money redemption. You’ve been saving for months and its finally time to spend! Spend your Myrtle Money like cash and receive up to 50% off thousands of items store wide.
Totally talented Third Thursday Mini Art and Craft Show
July16, 5 p.m., My Little Studio/Island Arts, Stevensville
We have missed you! Our artists and crafters have been busy creating, and will be showing you those creations. We will have refreshments, wine, and snacks for you as well as good company. Free, children and pets welcome, please bring your face mask.
Tapas & Tableaux
July 16, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Maryland Theatre for the Performing Arts
MTPA is hosting an outdoor art exhibit where we will display local artist Parie willis’ new work. Join us for an evening of Tableaux, Tapas, wine and social distancing of course!
The Talent Machine Company Presents – “Willy Wonka”
July 17, 7:30 p.m., Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville
The production will be performed by a cast of 34 talented children from all over the region, ages 7-14 through The Talent Machine Company. The show will run through July 26th and will be held in an outdoor pavilion at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $15 and are available online or at the door.
Crofton Shred-It Event
July 18, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2126 Expy Ct Suite A, Crofton
Greater Crofton chamber of Commerce is hosting a community shred-it event. Bring up to four boxes of paper to be securely shredded at no cost to you. Anything over 4 boxes will be charged $10 a box. For more information, visit CroftonChamber.com/shred
Beach Paravolleyball
July 18, 4-6 p.m., Generals Highway Corridor Park, Annapolis
Beach ParaVolley is a standing version of beach volleyball played with three-member teams of athletes with limb differences. Athletes may play with or without prosthetics. It works within the Paralympic classification system, which promotes the inclusivity of the sport. Registration is now open for our first beach paravolleyball program, open to anyone over the age of 13, no experience necessary. Drop in style program, $20 for a two-hour practice. Preregister each week at bayvolleyball.com/beachparavolley
Annapolis Arts Alliance Annual Petite Squares – For the Birds – Social Distancing Reception
July 19, 1-3 p.m., Wimsey Cove Framing and Fine Art Printing, Annapolis
AAA's Petite Squares exhibit's theme this year “For the Birds” is a good mix of different birds on different media all affordably priced. A social distancing reception will be held outside under the tents. Come mingle with the artists! For more information, visit Annapolis-arts-alliance.com
Virtual Wine Dinner with FASO
July 19, 6 p.m., Virtual Event
The Friends of Annapolis Symphony Orchestra invite you to a Virtual Wine Dinner Fundraiser with Luna Blu Italian Restaurant. Luna Blu will probide a 3-course dinner with 3 bottles of wine to be picked up at the restaurant. The cost is $140 per couple and $80 for individuals. There will be a $5 cash wine raffle ticket that can be purchased when you pick up your meal. At 6 p.m., there will be a Zoom session with a representative from the vineyard sharing information about the wines featured. For more information, call 410-570-4648
Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce Blood Drive
July 21, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2126 Espy Ct Suite A, Crofton
Every year, more than 3,000 Anne Arundel Medical Center patients receive lifesaving blood transfusions. These patients are counting on generous people like you to give the gift of life and donate blood. All of the blood donated at AAMC's Blood Donor Center stays right here in the community. Sign up for your blood drive of choice at CroftonChamber.com/blooddrive
GreenGive 2020
July 21, 7 p.m., Virtual Event
Ten environmental organaizations that work collaboratively in Anne Arundel County are launching a 36-hour online event to increase community engagement and raise funds with fun and education. The event will kick off with a Facebook Watch party at 7 p.m., onJuly 21st featuring minivideos produced by each of the partner organizations. For more information, visit facebook.com/GreenGiveAAco