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Hope your holiday was this merry!

YYCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County 25th Anniversary TWIN Awards
The YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) awards  on June 3, 2010. Each year TWIN honors Anne Arundel County women for their outstanding achievements in business and recognizes their employers who are [...]

Brighten a winter night with a wonderful concert by The Pacifica Quartet.  Candlelight Concerts presents the quartet recognized for its virtuosity and exuberance on January 23, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. in the Smith Theatre at Howard Community College.  Since its inception in 1994, The Pacifica Quarter has won top prizes in international competitions including the [...]

GHCCA Minutes  November 10, 2009
Richard Falk, President;  Steve Kratzer, Secretary
Brenda Reiber of the County Executive’s office had some announcements regarding environmental conservation. Low-phosphate fertilizer is now being used for all county landscaping projects in order to reduce algae growth in our waterways; homeowners are advised to consider this option as well. 630 acres in the [...]

The Purple Poppy
I’ve been to the Mall.  I’ve been downtown, but some of the best gifts around are right here in Crownsville.   Claudia Gemmer has beautiful jewelry, bath and body products and more at the Purple Poppy.  I found the perfect gifts for several people– and no one else will be sending them the same [...]

This weekend the Annapolis Chorale will once again present its magnificent performance of Handel’s Messiah in concert at St.  Anne’s Church in Annapolis. Obviously they are concerned about the weather.   Director J. Ernest Green wants everyone to know that  the Chorale will honor all tickets for any Messiah Performance over the weekend.     If their schedule [...]

Applicants for 6th District Seat
Three applicants for the seat on the County Council, vacated when Josh Cohen was sworn in as Mayor of Annapolis asked if they could  attend the December GHCCA meeting .  Accordingly, on Tuesday December 8, Mike Miller, Lisa Hillman and Billy Moulden addressed approximately 30 individuals representing 12 community associations and individuals from [...]

Catering, Live Entertainment, Great Beers on tap, Your Party in the Restaurant — What more can your want
The gang at Lures has got their act together to make your holiday season fun.    Patty Reese will bring her acoustic guitar and vocals to Lures this Saturday, December 12 from 8:30-12:30.   On Tuesday, December 15 it’s [...]

Join Scenic Rivers Land Trust for a short hike and orientation to a hidden gem in Annapolis…. the City of Annapolis’ Waterworks Park. Limited group and parking space for guided hike, Saturday December 12, starts at 10:00 am. The hike will last  about 1.25 hours. You can RSVP for acceptance to Alyssa at Alyssa@SRLT.org or [...]

YWCA Annapolis and Anne Arundel Zumba classes to begin January 4!

Come the new year, you could be learning new moves at the YWCA when Zumba® classes start on January 4.  And us t what is Zumba®, you ask?   It’s the latest sensation.   “Hypnotic” Latin rhythms  fused to easy to follow moves.  The result [...]