The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions and other entities. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
Permit Center Late OpeningTime:8:00am - 10:00amLocations:
Permit Center 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD. 21401
Details:The Permit Center will open at 10 today for staff training. If you have questions or concerns please contact the Permit Center at (410) 222-7730.
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Join a Jug Bay Naturalist the first Friday of every month for a free guided tour of the wetland boardwalk to discover the wonderful and unique plants and animals found here at the Sanctuary! Tour is approximately 45 minutes and is free with the $6 per vehicle entrance fee. No registration required.
Meet outside the Jug Bay Visitor Center promptly at 1pm.
Bird WalkTime:7:00am - 10:00amLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:
Join an avid Jug Bay birder to learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound. Novice and experienced birders are welcome on this 2-3 mile walk to explore the forests and wetlands in search of the 250+ species of birds that call Jug Bay home, or migrate through. Wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a spotting scope and binoculars if you have them. Ages 12 and older. Free with $6 per vehicle park entrance fee. Gate opens at 6:45 am for a 7 am prompt start time.
Register at www.jugbay.org, Event Calendar and click on the event.
This hike is designed with little ones in mind. Research has shown that kids who play outside are calmer, happier, and more imaginative. What better time to introduce them to nature than in these young formative years. Please be prepared to let your little ones get wet and dirty. Older children are welcome when accompanying an infant or toddler!
Jingle Bell HayrideTime:10:00am - 1:00pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:
Enjoy a festive hayride, snacks, warm drinks, roast marshmallows, and
visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the decorated Kinder Farmhouse. Admission is $10 plus a $1.50 processing fee. Children 3 and under are Free but may be asked to ride on accompanying adult’s lap. All Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must preregister online at www.kinderfarmpark.org by Nov. 30, 2022, or until all hayrides are sold-out. Rides are scheduled every half-hour from 10:00 AM to Noon.
Blacksmith Shop WorkdayTime:1:00pm - 4:00pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:Stop by the Kinder Farm Park Blacksmith Shop and watch the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild members forging metal, using various tools. Stand on the sidelines and view a trade that is over 100 years old but still very much alive today at Kinder Farm Park. The Blacksmith Shop is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Monday, December 5, 2022
Electrical Board MeetingTime:8:30am - 10:30amLocations:
2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD.
Details:The Board of Electrical Examiners hears complaints with reference to violations of Title 11, Article 4, of the Anne Arundel County Code and advises the Director of Inspection and Permits of its findings and recommendations. They also advise on the issuance of electrician licenses.
Annapolis, MD Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will be sworn in for his second term at 11am on Monday, December 5, at 11am on the campus of the future Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park.
WHO: Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
Drake Smith, Emcee
Reverend Gay Green-Carden
Rabbi Ari Goldstein
Imam Humaam Qaasim
Janice Hayes-Williams, Historian and Caretaker of the Crownsville Hospital
Patient Cemetery
The Honorable Robert Neall, Former Anne Arundel County Executive
Scott Poyer, Clerk of the Circuit Court
WHEN: Monday, December 5 at 11am
WHERE: 1400 Generals Highway
Crownsville MD, 21032
Free parking and shuttle service will be available from the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, located at 1450 Generals Highway. The area marked in red in the map below will be the location of the ceremony.
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Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild MeetingTime:7:00pm - 10:00pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Members learn and practice new techniques as they work on their projects. No registration required. No gate fees.
County Council MeetingTime:7:00pm - 11:30pmLocations:
Arundel Center - 44 Calvert Street Annapolis MD, 21401, Council Chambers
Details:
An agenda and agenda packet will be available on the Council website by 6:00 p.m. on the evening of the meeting.
The meeting will be held in the Chesapeake Room of 2664 Riva Road; please see the agenda for additional details.
Please visit the Region Plan website for more information and to sign up for updates.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Homeschool HikersTime:10:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:
Bring the kids to Jug Bay to get outside and experience nature. We will learn about a variety of nature topics and then head outside to hike and explore. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Ages 6 to 10. Fee: $6 per child. No refunds. This is a drop-off program.
Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/aarecparks/Home #30124.
A public meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Meade Heights Elementary School, 1925 Reece Rd, Ft Meade, MD 20755.
During the meeting, DPW will update citizens on this ongoing design project to provide a connection from the existing Town Center Blvd to Reece Rd. This project will also make improvements to the school parking lots, sidewalk, bike lanes along Reece Rd, and provide access to the Ft Meade EUL development site. Overall project description, project needs, hydraulic design, right of way impacts, tree impacts, environmental permitting impacts and project schedule will be addressed.
The Anne Arundel County Commission for Women meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. virtually. Login instructions will be posted before the meeting.
Santa and his helpers will be on his sleigh handing out candy canes and collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Please bring your donations and visit Santa at his scheduled stops:
10:00 am Arnold Station
10:45 am Jones Station
11:15 am Hatton Register
11:45 am Robinson Road
12:15 pm Whites Road
12:45 pm Earleigh Heights
1:45 pm Jumpers Hole Shopping Center
2:15 pm Harundale Shopping Center
3:00 pm Sawmill Creek Park
In the event of rain, Park Rangers will visit all stops to collect food items. For more information or special accommodations please call 410-222-6141.
Toys for TotsTime:11:00am - 3:00pmLocations:
Quiet Waters Park
Details:
It's the season of giving! Please consider a toy donation for the Toys For Tots program at the Quiet Waters Park Ice Rink collection site.
Toys for Tots donations are now being accepted in our lobby. A free pet photo with Santa with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy Saturday, December 10th from Noon-3pm.
Join us by the campfire for a modified version of our annual holiday open house. Enjoy Mayo Beach's unique water view while you sit by the fire roasting S’mores or take a dive into our hot cocoa bar. You'll also be able to try your hand at decorating your own holiday wreath, made with all natural materials. Just bring any size wire wreath to decorate. Please dress for the weather as this program will be held outdoors and will be weather dependent.
What mammals inhabit our fascinating marshes at Jug Bay? Find out, and perhaps see some in person on an evening hike through the woods and along the edge of the marsh. Join Chuck Hatcher, Jug Bay’s resident expert on otters, for a 1-3 mile walk. Look and listen for signs of activity while Chuck shares interesting facts about these magnificent marsh mammals. All ages. Fee $5 per person. No refunds.
Register at www.jugbay.org Event Calendar and click on the event.
Blacksmith Shop WorkdayTime:1:00pm - 4:00pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:Stop by the Kinder Farm Park Blacksmith Shop and watch the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild members forging metal, using various tools. Stand on the sidelines and view a trade that is over 100 years old but still very much alive today at Kinder Farm Park. The Blacksmith Shop is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Ethics Commission is regularly scheduled to meet on the second Monday of each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the commission’s office, unless rescheduled by the commission. The commission will also have a contingent meeting scheduled for the third Monday of each month. The open portion of the meeting is usually quite brief, about 5-15 minutes. Visitors are welcome to attend the open portion of the meeting. If a person would like to bring a matter to the commission's attention or otherwise be heard during either the open or closed portion of the meeting, that person must notify the commission at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, providing that person's name and contact information. The commission has the discretion to permit a person to address the commission during a meeting, and may limit the time for the remarks of any speaker. The commission will not respond to questions or comments during a meeting, but upon request, will respond in writing to any speaker within a reasonable time after the meeting.
Laurel Race Course Impact Fund Advisory Committee MeetingTime:6:00pm - 7:00pmLocations:
Virtual Meeting
Details:The Laurel Race Course Impact Fund Advisory Committee members include elected officials representing the areas surrounding Laurel Race Course, a diverse group of residents who live in those communities, a representative of Laurel Race Course and several ex-officio representatives.
Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild MeetingTime:7:00pm - 10:00pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Members learn and practice new techniques as they work on their projects. No registration required. No gate fees.
The Bicycle Advisory Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at various locations in Anne Arundel County. Bicycle Advisory Commission meeting location to be determined.
A public meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Severna Park Middle School, 450 Jumpers Hole Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146.
During the meeting, DPW will discuss the schematic-level design of planned roadway improvements along Jumpers Hole Road from Benfield Road to Kinder Road. These improvements are intended to improve safety, mobility, and accessibility for all road users. This project will change the character of the road to align with the County’s Complete Streets Policy – better serving the transportation needs of all users. DPW will also discuss future stages of design and construction, each of which will include a separate public outreach phase. Construction is expected to start in fall 2024.
Liquor Board HearingTime:6:00pm - 10:00pmLocations:
Arundel Center - County Council Chambers, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Details:
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Meetings are scheduled the second Wednesday of the month from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location TBD. Meetings will be held virtually until further notice.
Registration links can be requested by contacting Dr. Jennifer Purcell at [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
This meeting of the Planning Advisory Board has been canceled.
The Planning Advisory Board (PAB) makes advisory recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Officer and the County Council relating to the Master Plan, the zoning maps, and rules and regulations relating to zoning.
All meetings will be held at 2660 Riva Road, Suite 200, Annapolis MD 21401. Please contact Brittany Rawlings, [email protected], for meeting information.
If you would like to attend this virtual open house and become a 911 operator, join us. We have 3 sessions available on December 15th. The session times are listed below:
Session Times
4 PM - 5 PM
5 PM - 6 PM
6 PM - 7 PM
Registration is required to attend this virtual event. Use the button below to register for this event.
The Human Relations Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Monthly Meetings are currently being held online via Zoom and/or Arundel TV.
Stream Water ChemistryTime:8:30am - 11:30amLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:
Join our Stream Water Chemistry volunteer team to conduct field tests on dissolved oxygen content, and other parameters, at important streams feeding Jug Bay. Water samples are also collected for lab analysis. This is a great way to learn how to use professional equipment, see the park, and become involved in habitat monitoring efforts. Free. Must be 18 to volunteer without a guardian.
Register at www.jugbay.org, go to the Event Calendar and click on the event.
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Join Ranger Dan for the next installment of his Park Wildlife Series. Learn all about one of
the park’s most popular and charismatic mammals—foxes! All ages are welcome.
Program participation is free, but the park entry fee does apply. To register, contact Ranger Dan at 410-222-6230 or [email protected].
Winter Solstice HikeTime:11:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
South River Farm Park
Details:
Join a ranger as we explore South River Farm Park in all its winter glory. Wear shoes you don’t mind getting muddy and dress for the weather.
Join Anne Arundel Bird Club Members Sue and Alan Young on a bird walk around the park. See how many resident and migrant birds you can spot! Participants should bring good walking shoes and binoculars (not required, but helpful!) Park admission fee is waived for participants. Upon arrival, inform the gate attendant that you are with the Anne Arundel Bird Club.
Meet at Blue Heron Center Parking Lot.
Animal Care & Control will be OPENTime:10:00am - 3:00pmLocations:
411 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD 21108
Details:Animal Care & Control will be open from 10AM-3PM on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Find out more information on how to adopt a pet from Animal Care & Control.
Blacksmith Shop WorkdayTime:1:00pm - 4:00pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:Stop by the Kinder Farm Park Blacksmith Shop and watch the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild members forging metal, using various tools. Stand on the sidelines and view a trade that is over 100 years old but still very much alive today at Kinder Farm Park. The Blacksmith Shop is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Ethics Commission is regularly scheduled to meet on the second Monday of each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the commission’s office, unless rescheduled by the commission. The commission will also have a contingent meeting scheduled for the third Monday of each month. The open portion of the meeting is usually quite brief, about 5-15 minutes. Visitors are welcome to attend the open portion of the meeting. If a person would like to bring a matter to the commission's attention or otherwise be heard during either the open or closed portion of the meeting, that person must notify the commission at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, providing that person's name and contact information. The commission has the discretion to permit a person to address the commission during a meeting, and may limit the time for the remarks of any speaker. The commission will not respond to questions or comments during a meeting, but upon request, will respond in writing to any speaker within a reasonable time after the meeting.
Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild MeetingTime:7:00pm - 10:00pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Members learn and practice new techniques as they work on their projects. No registration required. No gate fees.
County Council MeetingTime:7:00pm - 11:30pmLocations:
Arundel Center - County Council Chambers, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Details:
An agenda and agenda packet will be available on the Council website by 6:00 p.m. on the evening of the meeting.
This is a reminder that the next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Anne Arundel County Retirement and Pension System has been scheduled for December 20, 2022. Details are as follows:
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 12:00 P.M.
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The link to the meeting is:
Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 410-222-7595.
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Bundle up and join us at the Cedar Pavilion to celebrate the return of light as we take a twilight winter solstice walk. We will talk about winter foliage, where animals burrow, and more. We will conclude with a warm cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa with Park Ranger Felipa Fontes. We will provide some winter book recommendations for all ages.
This is a free program but registration is required, please visit https://www. aacpl.net/events/upcoming.
All ages welcome, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
County Offices ClosedTime:All DayLocations:
All County Offices
Details:Anne Arundel County Government will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Blacksmith Shop WorkdayTime:1:00pm - 4:00pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:Stop by the Kinder Farm Park Blacksmith Shop and watch the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild members forging metal, using various tools. Stand on the sidelines and view a trade that is over 100 years old but still very much alive today at Kinder Farm Park. The Blacksmith Shop is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
This meeting of the Planning Advisory Board has been canceled.
The Planning Advisory Board (PAB) makes advisory recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Officer and the County Council relating to the Master Plan, the zoning maps, and rules and regulations relating to zoning.
Members of the public who are interested in observing this meeting can contact James Kitchin at [email protected] for the meeting link and additional information.
Inauguration Details Announced for County Executive Pittman Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Locations: 1400 Generals Highway, Crownsville, MD 21032 Details:
