ANNE ARUNDEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Sunday

Annapolis Harbor & U.S. Naval Academy Cruise: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Step aboard Harbor Queen for narrated cruise of Annapolis Harbor and banks of the U.S. Naval Academy. Check website for time slots. $10-$25.

Skipjack Wilma Lee Heritage Cruises: 1-3 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Explore Annapolis’s maritime history and Chesapeake Bay ecology on guided cruise. Complimentary water available onboard. $20-$50.

Art Exhibit “South County Scenes & Sight Lines”: 1-4 p.m., Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. Exploration of process of illustrating historical and notable places by artist Cassidy Young. On display for the month of June.

“Mamma Mia!” CHS Alumni Production: 2 p.m., Chesapeake High School, 4798 Mountain Road, Pasadena. 443-223-2900. showtix4u.com. CHS Alumni from 1984-2024 will perform musical. $15.

Read Between the Wines: 5-8 p.m., Great Frogs Winery, 3218 Harness Creek Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1199. aacpl.net. Read Between the Wines raises funds for library. Tickets includes two glasses of wine, keepsake wine glass, individual charcuterie plate, raffle ticket. Live music. No onsite ticket sales. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Rain or shine. $75.

Monday

Art & Story Time with Mrs. Spears: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. Interactive reading with Mrs. Spears and her puppet, Puppy. Age-appropriate crafts and other activities for children accompanied by adults. $8.

On-Camera Audition Technique Workshop — Nikki Crawford/Compass Rose Theater: 6-9 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-980-6662. givebutter.com. Intensive two-day workshop led by actress Nikki Crawford. Course provides skills and knowledge needed to approach television, film and theatre production auditions confidently. $200.

Tuesday

Golden Knights Chess Club: 4-9 p.m., Whole Foods Market Parole Town Center, 200 Harker Place, Annapolis. 410-227-5854. Players of all levels are welcome for friendly games. Free.

Wednesday

Wednesday Night Races Watch Party: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Watch 2024 Wednesday Night Racing season aboard historic skipjack Wilma Lee. Complimentary beverages. Onboard color commentator keeps you updated on all ongoing race tactics. $75.

Thursday

Shady Side 4th of July Parade: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Shady Side Community Center, 1431 Snug Harbor Road, Shady Side. 410-867-2599. Join as participant or spectator for old fashioned, small town Annual 4th of July Parade. Bicycles, wagons and walkers register at entrance to car wash, and line up across from registration table. Free.

Creek Critters Nature Walk: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. $5-$8.

Friday

Social Bridge on Fridays: 10 a.m.-noon, Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. John Wakeman-Linn, American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Certified Instructor, leads games of Bridge. All materials provided. Not a class, players should have some experience. Free.

First Fridays on the Farm: 5-8 p.m., Wildberry Farm + Market, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Live music, lawn games and farm-to-table dinner options. No outside food/beverage allowed.

Sunset Cruises Aboard the Wilma Lee: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Cruise enjoying the golden hour on Chesapeake Bay. Includes complimentary beverages. $75.

Saturday

Wildberry Field Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wildberry Farms, LLC, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Limited seasonal produce, eggs, food trailer, along with rotating small businesses.

July 4th Holiday Blood Drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nichols Bethel United Methodist Church, 1239 Murray Road, Lighthouse Cafe, Odenton. 410-693-5574. Blood drive in memory of Christopher D. Gipson, Sickle Cell Warrior. Register at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2787. Free.

Day on the Bay to St. Michaels Cruise: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Cruise across Chesapeake Bay to St. Michaels on Eastern Shore. One complimentary non-alcoholic beverage included. Admission to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is included. $45-$118.

Annapolis Sunset Cruise: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Annapolis City, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Watch sunset and see lights of Annapolis Harbor. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. $18-$35.

Sunday, July 7

Odenton Heritage Society July Jubilation: 1-4 p.m., Odenton Heritage Society, 1367 Odenton Road, Odenton. 410-674-2677. odentonheritage.org. Exploration of religious organizations in early 20th century Odenton. Red, white and blue ice cream; guided bus tour to Woodwardville with tours of 1882 Trinity United Methodist Church and cemetery. Other religious landmarks and history explained along the way. Tour leaves at 2 p.m. and lasts approximately one hour. Pre-register for tour through email odentonheritage@gmail.com or Facebook page.