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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.
The opening will be held on Nov 21 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Willow Gallery of the Visitor Center. The park entrance fee will be waived for the reception only. All items may be removed upon purchase, creating an excellent opportunity for holiday shopping.
The following artists will be participating:
Chesapeake Weavers: textiles, dyed clothing and accessories
Chesapeake Woodturners: handmade wooden items
Garage Art: pottery
Ardythe Jolliff: note cards
Joan Machinchick: paintings, calendars and calligraphy
Donna Schramek: soft sculpture
Liz Sork: hand-painted glasses
Annette Uroskie: paintings and photographs.
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, January 3, 2022
Animal Care & Control is CLOSEDTime:All DayLocations:
411 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD 21108
Details: Animal Care & Control is CLOSED Monday 1/3/2022 due to inclement weather.
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.
The opening will be held on Nov 21 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Willow Gallery of the Visitor Center. The park entrance fee will be waived for the reception only. All items may be removed upon purchase, creating an excellent opportunity for holiday shopping.
The following artists will be participating:
Chesapeake Weavers: textiles, dyed clothing and accessories
Chesapeake Woodturners: handmade wooden items
Garage Art: pottery
Ardythe Jolliff: note cards
Joan Machinchick: paintings, calendars and calligraphy
The Youth Advisory Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, January 3rd at 5:00 p.m. to discuss whether or not to support upcoming County Council legislation.
Anyone interested in observing the meeting can register at https://bit.ly/3sQY6XM or by clicking this LINK. The meeting will also be recorded for those unable to attend.
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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.
Annapolis, Md Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will provide updates on the County’s snow storm response, and on distribution of rapid at-home COVID test kits.
WHO:
Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, Anne Arundel County Health Officer
Representatives from the Office of Emergency Management
WHEN: Tuesday, January 4 at 11am
WHERE: The event will take place on Zoom. Members of the media should RSVP to Jenny Proebstle at [email protected] to receive the login information.
Access to a meeting must be arranged 48 hours prior by emailing [email protected]. The meeting will begin at 5:45 PM.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Coffee with a RangerTime:9:00am - 10:00amLocations:
Fort Smallwood Park
Details:Come join a ranger at the Cedar Pavilion of Fort Smallwood Park on Wednesday's from 9-10 AM for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa! Ask questions about the park, local flora and fauna, or simply get to know the rangers a little bit better while you enjoy a warm beverage. This is a FREE program, excluding the $6 park entrance fee. All ages welcome, no registration required.
Pollinator WednesdayTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve
Join staff and volunteers on Wednesdays 9 am - 12 noon at the Emory Waters Nature Preserve to work in our pollinator gardens. To beat the heat we will meet 8-11 am June 21-Sept 15. See Jug Bay’s newest property and learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Volunteers will weed, mulch, prune, and plant to revive, maintain, and build pollinator gardens. Meet new friends and enjoy interesting conversations. Bring gardening gloves, your favorite tools, and plenty of drinking water. Current health guidelines will be enforced. Ages: 12 and up, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Walk-ins welcome! Groups of five or more please call Debra at 410-222- 8006 to arrange. Proceed through the driveway gate about 1 mile to the second white house.
Please register to join us via Zoom using the link below for the District 2 Town Hall. Residents in attendance will be given two minutes each to share public testimony about what they would like funded in the county budget. All budget town halls will be streamed live to facebook.com/aacoexec where residents will be able to watch them in full after the meeting, and provide written comments.
Waterbird SurveyTime:7:30am - 9:30amLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Join a periodic survey of waterbirds on freshwater, tidal, marshes at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. The ornithological knowledge and collaborative attitude of our volunteer team creates a phenomenal learning experience. All of this in the beautiful early morning light of the Jug Bay Wetlands, on the Patuxent River. Ages: 12 and older. Free (entrance fee waived). Current health guidelines will be required. COVID mask, social distancing, and registration required. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event
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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Bill 6-22 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE concerning: COVID-19 and the Use of Face Coverings
Bill 7-22 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE concerning: Extension of Proclamation
of Civil Emergency
Field Work FridaysTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Kick off the weekend with the great feeling that comes with doing good and important work! Join our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Every Friday rain or shine, volunteers join staff naturalists to tackle a stewardship project in need of support. Projects include invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups, gardening, citizen science monitoring, and more. Volunteers are welcome to bring a bagged lunch to enjoy after our work is completed. No prior training or experience is necessary to join our Field Work Fridays! Free. Ages 8 and up, minors must be accompanied by a guardian. A notification email will be sent on Thursday to registered participants verifying the project and location. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event.
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Infant and Toddler Sensory Nature HikeTime:9:30am - 11:00amLocations:
South River Farm Park
Details: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! To register for this program call 410-222-1978 or register online at January Program Registration.
