Oysters and Ecosystems: How the Eastern Oyster Shapes the Chesapeake Bay
January 28th; Virtual Event
Join in the next Annapolis Maritime Museum Virtual Lecture Series. For millennia, the oyster has been a linchpin in the Bay’s ecosystem. For centuries, the oyster has impacted the politics and economy of the State of Maryland. Learn about the impact of aquaculture on the wild fishery, supplying more oysters to market. Focus on the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance that is dedicated to helping recover the Bay’s oyster population by putting 10 billion oysters in the Bay by 2025. Register here.
January 28th, 7-8 p.m.; Virtual Event
The discovery that a population of an endangered turtle was nesting within the historic town of Port Deposit presented everyone involved (university researchers, town residents, and the turtle) with a unique challenge. Many municipalities view the presence of an endangered species as a barrier to economic development and biologists often do not desire public involvement in management of such species. In addition, the turtles are challenged by disturbance from residents and threatened by cars and habitat changes. Learn how this challenge has resulted in a positive outcome for all parties in this presentation by Dr. Richard Seigel and Zoe Huff, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University.
The Ultimate Guide to Best Travel Destinations Despite Covid-19
January 30th, 9-9:30 a.m.; Virtual Event
MCF Travel Discounts, Travel advisor providing affordable vacation packages for any destination, announced today that their executive officer Wanda Collins will be hosting an online event to help frustrated travelers find best travel destinations despite Covid-19. Wanda will provide you with the latest news about where you can travel in the Caribbean or US ski areas during this time and under what terms. Wanda will provide you detailed information about each Islands Covid-19 testing requirements, to make your vacation planning much easier. Essentially eliminating the guess work out of vacation planning during Covid-19. Click here for the Zoom link.
January 30th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Orchard Beach Fire Department, Glen Burnie
The Orchard Beach Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an event to help with the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge. Click here for more information on their Facebook page.
Dunk Matt: Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge Dunk Tank
January 30th, 12-1 p.m.; Gary's Grill, Severna Park
"Bear the Cold!" Join us on Saturday January 30th from Noon-1pm and get your chance to dunk Matt at Eddie Conway's MD Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge- Dunk Tank at Garry's Grill! With this year's Polar Bear plunge being canceled, Eddie had the great idea to host a charity event outside of his restaurant and Matt said he'd happily get dunked for this great cause.
January 31st, 2-5 p.m.; Scout & Molly's, Annapolis
Scout & Molly's Annapolis store is teaming up with ProMD Health to offer a Botox & Boutique Event on Sunday, January 31 from 2-5 pm. Those interested in signing up for a treatment slot should use the link here. A professional from ProMD Health will then contact you to discuss cost and paperwork. During the event, Scout & Molly's is offering 20% off all full price items. Additionally, clearance items will be 50% off. Grab a couple of friends and sign up together. What a fun girls' outing! Scout & Molly's is strictly adhering to Covid guidelines, so everyone must wear a mask and register for a time slot. We encourage you to arrive a little early or plan to stay to shop. When our botox treatment slots are full, the event will be closed. If there is additional interest, we will schedule another one soon!
Virtual SOUPer Bowl Fundraiser
February 1st through 7th
Since 2007, Heritage Baptist Church has set aside a day to serve bowls of soup in exchange for donations to the Light House Homeless Prevention Center, raising over $34,000 cumulatively. Using the connection between “soup” and the NFL championship game, the donation-only SOUPer Bowl Lunch caught community attention and launched what has become a tradition in Annapolis. Make a donation here.
Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay: The Oyster Wars
February 2nd, 7 p.m.; Virtual Event
The story of Chesapeake pirates and patriots begins with a land dispute and ends with the untimely death of an oyster dredger at the hands of the Maryland Oyster Navy. From the golden age of piracy to Confederate privateers and oyster pirates, the maritime communities of the Chesapeake Bay are intimately tied to a fascinating history of intrigue, plunder and illicit commerce raiding. Author Jamie L.H. Goodall introduces those whose tales of piracy are legendary from the harbor of Baltimore to the shores of Cape Charles. Her talk will focus specifically on the Oyster Wars, which began in the 1830s and lasted until 1959 with the death of Berkeley Muse.