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.
Tornado ReliefTime:All DayLocations:
Anne Arundel County Police Department Southern District, 35 Stepneys Ln, Edgewater, MD 21037
Details:
A Family Assistance Center for County residents will be open from 2 pm until 6 pm today at the London Towne Community Hall at 170 Mayo Rd, Edgewater Maryland 21037.
A Family Assistance Center for City residents will be open from 2 pm until 8 pm today and from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the Mount Olive Church at 2 Hicks Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401.
If you were affected by the serve weather event on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, and need assistance, please stop by. A variety of services will be available both in-person and virtually including insurance and housing assistance.
The gallery is located within the Park Visitors Center. Featured artists shall be:
Jen Sterling, Paintings, Willow Gallery
Janet Ewing,Second Act: For The Love of Art, Garden Gallery
Artist "Meet and Greet" on August 29, 2021
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.
September 5th – Jeffrey Herbert has performed solo at many high profile events, including The Vietnam War
Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, The Birchmere, The City Winery, DC, the Irish Embassy, and before members of Congress on Capitol Hill. He is an accomplished bagpiper, singer and guitarist with over 15 years of experience and over 30 years of guitar and vocal experience.
This event is weather permitting. The Hatton Regester Green is adjacent to the B&A Trail in Severna Park, MD.
Sponsored by the Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails with a grant from Anne Arundel Recreation & Parks.
There are a limited amount of benches in the park near the gazebo, so you’re encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner.
Monday, September 6, 2021
Labor DayTime:All DayLocations:
All County Offices
Details:
Anne Arundel County Government will be closed.
Waste Management Services:
Sept 6th – NO Curbside Collection – WMS Facilities Closed
Sept 7th – Curbside Collection Provided to Monday Customers - Facilities Open
Sept 8th – Curbside Collection Provided to Tuesday Customers - Facilities Open
Curbside collections normally scheduled for Monday will occur on Tuesday, and collections scheduled for Tuesday will occur on Wednesday. All County facilities will reopen on Tuesday, September 7.
The gallery is located within the Park Visitors Center. Featured artists shall be:
Jen Sterling, Paintings, Willow Gallery
Janet Ewing,Second Act: For The Love of Art, Garden Gallery
Artist "Meet and Greet" on August 29, 2021
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.
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.
Join fellow gardeners, butterfly watchers, and native plant enthusiasts in our butterfly garden maintenance group. Volunteers weed, water, prune, socialize, and otherwise maintain the Butterfly Garden near the Glendening Preserve's Plummer House. Benefits: learn to identify native plants and why they are important, meet the many fantastic pollinators that visit the garden, enjoy free plants and cuttings to take home, and meet wonderful people. Bring gardening gloves, your favorite tools, and plenty of drinking water. Walk-ins welcome. FREE. All ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
When weather permits.
50th Anniversary Lecture Series: The Archaeology of Anne Arundel CountyTime:10:30am - 11:30amLocations:
Historic London Town and Gardens
Details:Join London Town in celebrating our 50th anniversary with lectures highlighting our past and future. London Town was the site of Anne Arundel County’s largest archaeological excavation. Join C. Jane Cox, Chief of Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Division and the head of the Lost Towns Project, as she discusses what her team has discovered all around the county. Free for members or $10 for non-members. All attendees must register in advance at www.historiclondontown.org/events.
Annapolis, Md Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will provide updates on the County’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work, as well as COVID response efforts.
WHO: Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
Pete Hill, Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
WHEN: Tuesday, September 7 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.
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The gallery is located within the Park Visitors Center. Featured artists shall be:
Jen Sterling, Paintings, Willow Gallery
Janet Ewing,Second Act: For The Love of Art, Garden Gallery
Artist "Meet and Greet" on August 29, 2021
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.
As summer comes to an end, it’s time to explore autumn! This month we’ll learn how plants and animals get ready for the winter with observation hikes, games, and activities to discover fall from treetop to forest floor. $8 for member children, ages 6 to 12, or$10 for non-member children, ages 6 to 12.
PLEASE NOTE: This occurs from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM or from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
Recreation Advisory Board meets bi-monthly on the first Wednesday of that month at Recreation and Parks, 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway in Annapolis from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Individuals wishing to make a presentation before the Board should call the Director's Office at (410) 222-7867 in advance of the next meeting.
The September 8, 2021 meeting will be held at Matthewstown Harmans Park, 7605 Ridge Chapel Rd., Hanover, MD 21076
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.
Rabies clinics at Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control resumed beginning Thursday May 14, 2020. Effective Thursday June 11, 2020 Animal Care & Control will be resuming microchip implantations. The procedures have been modified to comply with social distancing, restrictions on gatherings and to ensure the health well being of citizens and Animal Care & Control team members/contractors as best we can. We have been adjusting the clinic each week to find the most effective and efficient ways of providing the services and we will continue to review in an attempt to improve the process. We continue to ask for your patience as we work out the kinks of this new process.
Animal Care & Control will be pre-scheduling the services by appointment. Go to https://www.aacounty.org/departments/animal-control/rabies-clinic-scheduling/index.html to request an appointment. We apologize but the number of citizens/animals serviced will be limited however we believe the number of appointments available is commensurate with the current need.
A few things to note:
Clinic attendees MUST BE Anne Arundel County County Residents and are limited to bringing two (2) pets per appointment.
Attendees WILL NOT be allowed inside Animal Care & Control as the building is CLOSED to the public
Attendees MUST remain in their vehicle unless/until instructed otherwise by our team member
Attendees MUST be wearing a mask over their mouth & nose (even when 6 feet or greater from our team members)
All dogs MUST BE ON A 6 FOOT LEASH (attendees will be given instructions on how to transfer the animal to our team member while ensuring social distancing)
All cats MUST BE IN A CARRIER (attendees will be given instructions on how to transfer the animal to our team member while ensuring social distancing)
Attendees MUST remain at least 6 feet from our team members and MAY NOT linger outside their vehicle.
Animal Care & Control WILL NOT be offering these services (for the time being) for animals that require a muzzle or “do best” when handled by their owner for safety reasons. Please contact your regular full service veterinarian for assistance.
Attendees will be providing ALL necessary information regarding themselves, their animal and identifying information about their vehicle when the appointment is made.
Payment will be made OVER THE PHONE and proof of ID must be provided when we call to provide your appointment time. An AACACC team member will call you to obtain payment and provide your appointment time between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
If you are not here on the correct date and at the time of your appointment you will be rescheduled for another date/time
License renewals must be mailed in
Rabies Vaccination cost is $5.00.
Microchip Implantation is $20.00
Low cost rabies vaccinations and microchip implantations are available on specific Thursdays(except holidays) for a period of 3 hours at Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control. Times are dependent on the season and we do have some clinics with special hours. The veterinarian leaves promptly at the end time for the clinic. Depending on the length of the line, Animal Care & Control may conclude the line at an appropriate time to ensure all individuals remaining in line receive the services.
Please note clinics are weather permitting and may be canceled for high temperatures, low temperatures, precipitation, air quality or any other factors that may increase risks to citizens or animals at the outdoor clinic.
Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Share your love of nature! Outdoor education is a priority at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Volunteer Naturalists share their love of nature with small groups of students during field trips and camps. Attend our training to become a Volunteer Naturalist, shadow a field trip, and then jump in to help. We will give you all the tools to be successful. Join our community of nature enthusiasts!
Ages 18 and older. To register go to www.jugbay.org Event Calendar and click on the event. For questions call 410-222-8006 or email [email protected].
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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.
The gallery is located within the Park Visitors Center. Featured artists shall be:
Jen Sterling, Paintings, Willow Gallery
Janet Ewing,Second Act: For The Love of Art, Garden Gallery
Artist "Meet and Greet" on August 29, 2021
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.
Tai Chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. As a system of physical exercise used to improve and maintain health, Tai Chi can be helpful in achieving a state of physical and mental relaxation while also strengthening the cardiovascular and immune systems.
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve
Discover the abundant wildlife and plants at the wetlands of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. We will paddle along the shore and marsh edges of the Patuxent River, looking for beavers, muskrats, osprey, bald eagles, red winged black birds, ducks, and many other animals. See the beautiful colors of plants blooming in the wetlands. Kayaks
may be substituted due to weather conditions. Paddlers must be 18 or older (16 with a parent). Paddlers can expect to actively paddle for 2 to 2.5 hours. The Patuxent River is a relatively slow-moving river, but paddlers must be able to propel the paddleboard through the water. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, a dinner/snack, and close toed shoes that can get wet.
$30 per person. Registration is required. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event.
