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CLOSET KARMA: Get organized with Michele Deckman. PAGE 6 GRAB YOUR PLANNER: Noteworthy upcoming events. PAGE 9 DIY ADVENTURES: Refreshing mist for face and body. PAGE 10
STAFF
EDITOR & DESIGNER SHANNON MILLER
IT TAKES TWO: Meet the sisters behind Navette. PAGE 18
SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS MANAGER ELIZABETH PICCIRILLO-PUDDESTER
WEDDING SAVVY: Raquel tackles some wedding logistics. PAGE 21
CAPITAL GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS EDITOR STEVE GUNN
PAMPER YOUR PALATE: Spa-inspired cuisine. PAGE 22
ON THE HUNT: Fresh fashion favorites for spring. PAGE 12
EAT THE RAINBOW: A beautiful way to look at nutrition. PAGE 24
BARRE PRIMER: Is this fitness trend right for you? PAGE 15
ACTIVE KIDS: Summer camps and open houses. PAGE 25 SENIOR HAPPENINGS: Special events and info. PAGE 31
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Fashion
closet karma By ZOË READ and Michele Deckman
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Deckman is also the organizer of the Strut & Sip charity. Every year, the organization hosts a professional fashion show to raise money for children and adults with autism who participate in therapeutic riding and hippotherapy. She sat down with Capital Style to talk about her business and all things fashion, and she gave us her tips on spring-cleaning our closets, getting organized and more.
ichele Deckman started Fashion Karma in December after closing her Annapolis and Charleston Diva Boutiques. Through her new business, she works as a personal shopper and wardrobe consultant, and helps clients take their unused clothes to consignment stores. She also runs fashion-karma.com, a blog devoted to lifestyle and fashion.
Why did you decide to close your stores and start something new?
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ichele: It was time to sign on to another sevenyear term (with my lease)... The retail climate is changing. online sales, like gilt.com... Even at Nordstrom they have seen their commission suffer because people are shopping online. I really loved the customer service — taking a woman and transforming her look. Not just selling a top, but teaching her how to wear it. This is really my forte, rather than all the overhead and long-term leases, and the hassle of having to turn merchandise every couple months. It was bittersweet, because our stores were popular, but for me it gave me that freedom.
How did you come up with the name of Fashion Karma?
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ichele: I would always say, “Go through your closet once in a while, edit it down to pieces you wear and pieces you need, and make room — even if you like it but never wear it — get rid of it.” You feel better about new collections when you are giving that discarded treasure to someone else who will say, “Wow, this is my new pivotal piece in my wardrobe.” It goes around, it comes back full circle — it’s fashion karma.
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What part of your business is most popular?
ichele: Definitely the wardrobe consulting, just going in once or twice and really helping them get it under control. Some are organized, they just don’t know how to wear what works for them. They think they’re clueless... But I’m like, “Tell me about where you shop, tell me why you shop there.” I have a couple fill-in-theblanks — I can’t live without this, I can’t pack up for a trip without this, I feel my best in this. They will say, “This flatters me,” or, “I feel comfortable in that.” You can teach them, “You already know what looks good on you. You need help understanding how and when and if to wear a trend.”
Who are your clients?
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ichele:There’s a range. There’s people who shopped with us at Diva, people who found me on my blog or through referrals. A lot of men and women will buy [consultations], for sisters or significant others, like a gift card — she needs a new wardrobe, she’s lost a lot of baby weight, going back in the workforce. I take a lot of time to listen to them instead of telling them. I want to know your comfort level. I honestly believe there’s nothing more attractive than a woman’s confidence.
My go-to look is a bit more put together, more tailored pieces. I’m curvy, so I have to keep that in mind. I love skinny jeans with a nice heel or boot and a cute blazer.
Is there anything in the fashion industry you’re excited about?
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ichele: I think you’re going to see more of the fashion trucks, like the food trucks. I have a feature coming up on my blog that I did on the Little White Fashion Truck. The woman who started the White House | Black Market chain is from Annapolis. It’s basically like a food truck, but it’s clothing, and they drive around and park wherever and show up to functions and events.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
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ichele: Giving women confidence... actually it’s a tie, because I do fashion shows for charity. Being able to take something as exciting and important as fashion, and making it a way to give back, that’s a very rewarding part of my job. I have my own foundation, the Strut & Sip. My youngest daughter has autism. It was a foundation I started with another local business owner, and we’re going on seven years. We’ve raised over $120,000.
How would you describe your own style?
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ichele: For me it’s really eclectic. It really depends on my mood. I can be kind of put-together — Jackie O., Chanel, prim and proper. But I can be bohemian too — laid-back and a bunch of stacked bracelets, hair loose and wavy, and jeans.
Spring clean your closet Take inventory. “Shop” your closet like you’re in a boutique looking for what appeals to you. If items aren’t grabbing your attention, separate them or put them on bright-colored hangers. After three months if these items have still not been worn, it’s time to part with them. Discard anything that hasn’t fit in at least six months. I’m not talking a bit snug from winter weight gain, but garments you can’t get into and aren’t likely to even with your new ultra-slimming diet. These will make someone else very happy — instead of depressing you when you see them and remember they don’t fit. Discard things that do fit but you never choose to wear. These are perfectly cute items you can slip into with ease, so you convince yourself they need to stay. But something prevents you from choosing them...
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Is there a fashion trend now that you think should go?
ichele: I have seen stores trying to bring stonewash denim back. I would have to put a big “no” on that one. And the head-to-toe floral that looks like your grandma’s couch or curtains. Take the floral, then ground it with some nice earth tones — a brown belt, maybe a saddle brown leather bag and some wedges.
What’s your favorite local shop to splurge in?
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ichele: Wendy Rabin opened Wraybn boutique in West Annapolis. She has such a good idea, is dedicated to customer service and carries some really great brands, like Halston Heritage, Cynthia Rowley, MIH, which stands for Made in Heaven Jeans, fun little brands like Feel the Piece.
Perhaps it’s how they fit, it’s the wrong color or maybe it’s a trendy piece and you don’t know what to pair it with. If you never wear it, you don’t need it! Organize clothing into sections: tops (dressy, casual), dresses and skirts, bottoms, denim, jackets and blazers, and outerwear. This makes dressing much less stressful. Have a catch-all hook you can throw items on when it’s late so they’re at least hanging up, and move them to their designated area the next day. Hunting for that lace tank that looks perfect under your blazer will not only make you crazy, it’ll make you late! Get organized — problem solved. Organize accessories the same way: Go by metals — gold, silver, watches, earrings, etc. Have a gold detail on your boot? Head straight to the designated gold area of your box and layer up a watch, bangles and cocktail ring in about 30 seconds.
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WARDROBE ESSENTIALS Here are some essential pieces you should have in your closet. When you have great-fitting staples you can mix and match and dress up or down, it makes putting outfits together a breeze. • Black, fitted blazer. • Crisp, white fitted blouse. • The little black dress. • Pencil skirt or A-line skirt (A-line is flattering if you are pear-shaped). • Long tunics for layering. • Flattering black trousers (flat panel front, no pockets or pleats). • Black skinny jeans. • Dark denim skinny jeans. • Black bootie with a heel. • Nude pumps and kitten heels. • Brown boots, flat or moderate heel. • A statement handbag (large, eye-catching piece to transform any basic look). • Oversized shades (hides a multitude of sins). • Dress coat in a cut suited to your body type — the right coat can even glam up yoga clothes in a pinch.
Where do you go for a bargain?
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ichele: Lilac Bijoux. She keeps everything very moderate and affordable in price. Mostly tops, jackets, little cardigans and dresses, easy-peasy outfits you can pick up with your jewelry. South Moon Under has done a good a job in bringing in affordable price points. It’s fun to get dressed up, but sometimes schlepping it around to your kids lacrosse games and your meetings and everyday life in Annapolis, you just need your practical, casual pieces that aren’t going to break the bank. Navette consignment shop on Maryland Avenue... They source from Annapolis, but they source from New York a lot too. You want to go to consignments that are located in or near urban centers, because you’re going to have a much bigger variety of brands, labels, price points, highly soughtafter items.
Do you have any advice for someone who wants to join the fashion industry?
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ichele: You need to love what you do, but if you join the fashion industry because you love fashion, I would caution you a little bit because it is a business — you need to approach it like a business. Fashion is a matter of taste, and if you want to be successful as a stylist you need to listen closely to the people you’re working with. You can’t dictate what they’re going to wear, or the minute you leave it’s going to go out the window and they’re going to wear what they want. So you might as well help them look their best in what they want to wear, or it’s not going to work.
Visit Deckman’s blog at www.fashion-karma.com For information on Strut & Sip, visit www.strutandsip.org
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THINGS TO PLAN, SEE & DO FASHION FOR A CAUSE Fashion show benefiting Chesapeake Kids
CUP+CAKE BLVD CREATE+TAKE! Known for their delectable cupcakes, Cup+Cake BLVD has launched a new Create+Take program. Guests ages 6 and up will receive their choice of a half-dozen cupcakes or a three-layer cake, four small bags of frosting or fondant, and decorating embellishments, including sprinkles, glitter and more!
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. May 15 Runway show at 7:45 p.m. Porsche of Annapolis 20 Hudson Street, Annapolis. Fashion for a Cause is Annapolis’ hottest red carpet event! Runway looks provided by: Brooks Brothers, Hobo Bags, Nordstrom, Pure Barre Annapolis, Stella & Dot and WRABYN. To buy tickets or for more information, visit www.hospicehundred.org
For more information, visit www.cupcakeblvd.com.
CALL YOUR MOTHER ...and get her a gift! Smyth Jewelers in the Annapolis Towne Centre has plenty of lovely pieces for Mother’s Day (May 11). Visit today for a wide selection of jewelry, watches and even decor items with a hometown flair. Visit Smyth at 1910 Towne Centre Blvd. Annapolis, or call 443321-0300.
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DIY
S R E T S I S N I P e h t f o S E R U T N E V D A The DIY By MARISA CRIDER and ALEXANDRA CAREY
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pring has sprung, and thank goodness! It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get cracking on the long list of DIY projects we’ve come up with over this year’s long winter. When we think of warmer weather, the word “refresh” comes to mind — especially after spending a great deal of time enjoying the outdoors, where the sun can really take a toll on our skin. While the beauty market is full of products to keep our outsides in tip-top shape, we opted to try a homemade recipe to keep our skin healthy. Pinterest is full of DIY beauty ideas, and we chose this one from Free People to try. This refreshing cucumber aloe face and body mist has great benefits for your skin, and it is so easy to whip up! The rosewater helps reduce redness and swelling of the skin. The cucumber cools and softens. The lemon is a natural exfoliator, and the aloe soothes, promotes blood circulation and improves skin’s elasticity. If that’s not refreshing, we don’t know what is!
Supplies • 1 cucumber • 1 squeeze of lemon • 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel • 1 tablespoon of water • Cheesecloth • Blender/food processor • Small empty spray bottle
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How-To
• Peel the cucumber and chop into small pieces. • Place the chopped cucumber in your blender and blend on high for approximately 1 minute. • Cover a small bowl with cheesecloth and strain the cucumber juice into the bowl. Squeeze the puree into a little bundle (see photo) to get all the juice out.
• Add remaining ingredients into the bowl and mix thoroughly! • Transfer your mixture into your empty spray bottle. • Store your mist in the fridge to avoid spoiling — it should last about one week. • Spray away and enjoy the refresh!
We are sisters. And we pin. Some pins are a win. Some pins are a bust. Trying our favorite pins is a must. Find us online at adventuresofthepinsisters.blogspot.com. Photos courtesy of MISA ME Photography, www.misamephoto.com.
Pin Sister Tip • We found most of our ingredients at our local Whole Foods Market, and found our spray bottle at the dollar store!
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Fashion
ON THE HUNT
Spring Standards fresh & fashionable finds for every closet
By CHRISTINA HAN
ON TREND
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big trend this spring is the midi skirt and crop top combo and I, for one, am a big fan. It may seem like a scary trend to try and tackle, but I promise you, it’s not! I know, the midriff section isn’t exactly a favorite body part of most women (including myself), but if the skirt is high-waisted enough, it can hide a multitude of sins (trust me), and that way you’re not baring skin you don’t want to. Cutout detail bralet and textured rose print midi skirt from Topshop; black heeled sandals (seen on the cover) from ASOS; white leather clutch from Shop Proper Hunt. Hair by Shanel Klein of Hudson & Fouquet.
By Marisa Crider
BLACK & WHITE
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ne of my favorite looks right now is the classic black and white color combo. A great place to find affordable and on-trend pieces is Marshalls. As you know, it’s one of my go-to places, and I was able to find both the black cutout top (also another trend to follow) and white jeans there. I’ll easily be able to mix and match these pieces with other items in my closet. Black cutout top and white jeans from Marshalls; heels from Forever 21. Photos courtesy of Christina Han
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SIMPLE SHIFT
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simple sleeveless shift dress is perfect to throw on during the spring and summer months. It’s classic, flattering on pretty much anyone and easy to dress up or down. I immediately gravitated towards this navy one from Old Navy (another one of my go-to’s for classic pieces I can always count on to be wearable season after season), because I know it’ll be on heavy rotation during the warmer months. And the best part is Old Navy is handsdown an affordable brand for any budget. I was also able to snag this white faux leather bucket bag, which I know I’ll be using all summer long. Sleeveless shift dress and bucket bag from Old Navy; heeled sandals from Zara.
BOHO CHIC
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here’s nothing easier than throwing on a comfortable maxi dress and calling it a day when it comes to effortless style. Well, with the exception of adding this cute 3/4-sleeve soft moto jacket to go with it. I’m a huge fan of South Moon Under (where I scored both of these) because they feed my inner bohemian chick. They’ve got flowy pieces that speak to me, but their more structured pieces also grab my attention, too. In the case of this outfit, I love the girlymeets-edgy combo of the floral print of the dress and the crisp cut of the moto jacket. Maxi dress, moto jacket and clutch from South Moon Under.
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CASUAL COOL
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ately Gap has really been killing it with their offerings. I went in the other day to try out their boyfriend jeans (which by the way are amazing) and fell in love with this marled sweater in the Simply Blue color way. I’ve been wearing it nonstop and will be buying it in Bright Guava ASAP. The shape is so flattering, and it’s just so soft that you won’t want to wear anything else. I wanted to show how you could take such a simple sweater and elevate it for a brunch with girlfriends or an impromptu date night. When a piece of clothing can be dressed up or down, you really are getting a two-for-one deal — so it’s absolutely a no-brainer to get it, right? Marled sweater from Gap; Dittos Brand jeans; heels from Forever 21. Christina Han is the creator of the lifestyle blog Proper Hunt. Follow her style and decorating journey at www.properhunt.com.
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barre essentials B By DIANA LOVE
arre is a growing trend in fitness, offering a full-body workout incorporating the ballet barre to perform small, isometric movements to burn fat, sculpt muscles and create lean physiques.
pure barre — annapolis
Lisa Garceau-Cerza holds a pose at the barre at Evolutions Body Clinic under the direction of instructor Kelly Doub. By Liz Saucier
“Shaking means changing! This is when the magic happens!” Students grit through a series of exercises led by Anne Fava, an owner of the Pure Barre Studio which opened last fall in Annapolis Harbour Center on Solomons Island Road in Parole. Susan Singleton, Fava’s partner in the business, and Fava had both taken barre classes and ordered DVDs in order to continue barre exercises at home. The two met while working at Lululemon in the Annapolis Towne Centre. They discovered they lived just blocks apart, had children of compatible ages and shared a savvy sense of contemporary marketing and business. “We really felt Pure Barre would be a perfect fit for Annapolis, a community that is healthconscious, active and forward-thinking about fitness trends. The franchise has achieved overwhelmingly positive results,” says Singleton. Singleton and Fava now offer 41 weekly classes and have hired and trained multiple new instructors. Why has barre become so popular? Largely, its devotees say, because it works. Since there is absolutely no impact — most classes require one foot on the ground at all times, and many positions are performed at the barre or even on a mat — the class is safe. The emphasis on mind-body control, a constantly engaged core and mastery of small movements makes it as challenging and effective for a beginner as for an expert. “We consistently hear from clients that they have never been able to get such great results from any other workout,” says Molly Cashman, director of marketing for Pure Barre. “Sometimes people have the misconception that you need to have a dance background to do barre or Pure Barre. But as long as you can hold on to the ballet barre, you can do it.”
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While barre may be gentle, don’t mistake it for easy: barre is hard! Muscles you probably didn’t even know existed — much less routinely worked — are burning, and it takes all the mental and physical energy students can muster to get through an entire set. Exercises are followed by deep stretching, which elongates the muscle and helps improve flexibility. Singleton adds, “We offer 55 minutes of no sweat, low-impact, fat-burning, muscle-building fitness set to upbeat music. We help clients feel strong, healthy and confident, and it is so enriching to see this on their face and even in their posture as they walk out of the studio.” “Pure Barre is a lifestyle,” agree Cashman, Fava and Singlteon. “In the space of just one class, we create a community of people working toward a common goal: to feel good about themselves. Our clients are inspired and empowered by each other’s fitness goals and frankly, the ability to shake and burn without giving up.”
“Sometimes people have the misconception that you need to have a dance background to do barre or Pure Barre. But as long as you can hold on to the ballet barre, you can do it.” — Molly Cashman, Pure Barre
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evolutions body clinic Kelly Doub is short, fit and muscular. Were it not for her sassy, stylish blonde hair, flashing blue eyes and engaging smile, she could pass for a drill sergeant in Danskos. “Sun’s out, guns out!” she says, leading a barre class through a series of bicep exercises that seem never to end. They do of course, eventually and thankfully, and are quickly and seamlessly replaced by a new move — this one involving long-dormant muscles that beg, at this moment, for a return to dormancy. “This is you burning back fat!” Doub encourages participants. “You’ll thank me for this later!” Doub is ebullient: motivating, at times irreverent, always just funny enough to lighten those moments when her students think they simply cannot stand on their toes and maintain a tuck or pull in their bellies even one more time. A seasoned and expert-level instructor at Evolutions in Annapolis, she has an eagle’s eye for improper posture and incorrect placement. Doub walks around the room, sometimes making small adjustments, sometimes simply laying a hand on the arm, the leg or the back to remind students that yes, they can work just a little harder to control the movement, to work the deepest parts of each muscle. She constantly reminds students of that mind-body connection required for barre with a jocularity that makes the pain seem surprisingly fun, and so helps them to re-focus, to remember the end goal, to rise to the challenge of overcoming discomfort. If attaining even a little of a dancer’s flexibility, posture, balance and control is your goal, or if you need a low-impact workout that will build muscle, burn fat and help you achieve long, lithe tone, then barre is for you.
want to try barre? If you’re considering taking a barre class, here are a few things you should know.
barre 101: Here are a few basic moves to try at home. In place of the barre, you can hold on to the top of a sturdy chair.
CALORIE BURN: Fava and Singleton say clients have reported burning 300 to 500 calories in an hour-long class, based on fitness trackers. Since barre is packed with fat-burning, musclebuilding, anaerobic exercise, the body may continue to burn calories even after the class. WHAT TO WEAR: Wear comfortable clothes with elasticity that you can move in, such as yoga pants. Shorts or skirts aren’t ideal, as you’ll be lifting legs and pretzeling into stretches that may reveal more than you mean to. WHY THE SPECIAL SOCKS? You can do barre barefoot, but most barre studios sell a particular type of sock that has sticky tread on the bottom so feet don’t slip or slide. SHOW UP EARLY: You may need to fill out waivers or forms if it’s your first time, and you’ll want to grab a particular space at the barre. Be sure to leave your contact info, as studios often post special in emails and on Facebook.
WARM UP: Stand, arms crossed in front of you. Bring knee up to chest.
HUNDREDS: Lie on your back, extending legs to ceiling or diagonal. Curl chin to chest and bring arms by sides, keeping arms straight. Pump arms up and down beside hips.
DON’T BE SHY: Seriously, no one is looking at you or judging you because 1) they are too intent on getting past the shaking and onto the stretching; 2) the class is conducted in front of a mirror, and staring down fellow classmates is impolite, if not weird, especially in reflection; and 3) students are not lined up rows as in a cardio class, but rather in a circular pattern around the periphery of the room. ABOUT THE PROPS: Barre classes typically use light weights of 2 to 5 pounds, a small squishy ball and elastic bands. They’re simple to use and the instructor will take the time to show proper form.
ABS: Sit on floor, legs bent, hip-width apart. Hold under thighs. Round back bringing waistband of pants toward mat, tuck hips under, suck in. Move back an inch, then up an inch. Try releasing one arm or both.
STICK WITH IT: You’ll be sore after a class. Take a soaking bath or get a massage, then get right back to it the next day or soon after. Fava and Singleton note that clients who take their class three or four times a week see results in inches and tone within a month.
Demonstrated by Susan Singleton and Anne Fava of Pure Barre. Photos by Angie Myers
THIGHS: Hold barre with right hand, left hand on hip, legs together. Rise to toes, bending knees and bringing seat toward knee level. Bend knees down an inch, then up an inch. SEAT: Standing bent leg, hold barre with right hand, left hand on hip. Bend left knee bringing left heel toward seat. Flex foot, soften right knee, tuck hips under. Press left leg back by squeezing seat and back of leg. Repeat on other side.
SEAT: Sit on floor, fold right leg in front at 90 degrees, left leg straight to side, bent, on floor. Rotate left hip forward attempting to lift ankle higher than knee. Lift knee up an inch, then down an inch. Stay upright. Repeat on other side. Capital Style | April 2014 17
Fashion
SISTER
SISTER NAVETTE CLOTHING
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hrissy and Farah Fitzgerald are sisters. They’re also business partners. The sisters own Navette, a consignment shop at 88 Maryland Ave. filled with a carefully selected collection of vintage and modern clothing, accessories and designer pieces. We sat down with Chrissy and Farah to hear their story and learn about what makes Navette such a treasure in Annapolis. Tell us about the moment you decided to start the business:
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hrissy: Our lives changed in a week! I was visiting our parents in Severna Park (we grew up there, but I live in Brooklyn, N.Y.) and a similar shop named Oliver’s was closing on Maryland Avenue — the owner was leaving the area. Farah shopped there constantly and wanted to keep the second-hand vibes going. I was working odd jobs after a five-year stint with a small fashion line (the line is called Vena Cava) and was ready for something exciting and to own my own business. Shortly thereafter, we were looking at spaces and signing a lease.
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arah: Owning a shop was one of my immediate goals, and my sister and I had casually talked about going into business together in the past. Oliver’s was a buy/ sell/trade second-hand clothing store for ladies, and I really liked the element Kelly (the owner) added to the avenue. I mentioned something to my sister about how we should open something similar and surprisingly we both agreed we should just go for it. In a couple months, we were open.
Farah and Chrissy Fitzgerald, owners of Navette. Photos by Shannon Miller, Elizabeth Piccirillo-Puddester, Chrissy Fitzgerald and Farah Fitzgerald
Geode ring.
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Hobo bag, Madewell brogues, RO satchel.
Vena Cava blouse.
What’s your process for sourcing new pieces and sorting through them?
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: We accept local consignment, but we started off with appointments in D.C. and NYC. I contacted everyone I knew in fashion and they cleaned their closets for us. [We’re] forever grateful to our earliest consignors. I still bring items down from NYC once a month. I meet with people via word of mouth, which has been great.
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: We don’t have it down exactly to a science because Chrissy and I are both creative and eclectic people, so it is hard to put our style into words or follow strict rules. We take what we like — we try to go with brand, quality, uniqueness... We do walk-ins on Thursdays and Fridays for 20 items or less, and make consignment appointments for anything else. What’s your favorite item you’ve ever scored for the shop?
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: I still remember this one consignor who brought a suitcase filled with clothing from decades of living abroad. One by one, she pulled out Issey Miyake and boutique designers from Japan in the 90s, some Italian and British designers, custom Thai and Indian silk robes... the kind of stuff you don’t see anymore. It was magical for me. Favorite items I’ve scored for myself from our shop: an APC long-sleeve denim romper, some over-the-knee boots... We see everything first so we get dibs, but I rarely call them. Most items go straight to the floor.
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: This is really hard to say as I have gotten SO many treasures (seriously, it is crazy!) from our shop. My favorite thing is probably the dress I am wearing today because of its crazy psychedelic print and easy-to-wear shift-dress cut. It isn’t a fancy brand — it’s just really cool in my eyes and I think exemplifies my personal style better than a lot of my other clothes. I also think it’s one of the first things I ever purchased from our store, so that could be part of the appeal.
Anthropologie dress. Lutz and Patmos (Barney’s) crochet, costume pearls, vintage Italian shield bag, vintage leather driving gloves.
How is it being sisters AND business partners?
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: It’s awesome — we trust each other and we were always close. I can be bossy, but she puts up with it somehow. She is more organized and better at Photoshop. I have the fashion background and am used to all the hats you wear in a small business. : We try not to sweat the small stuff. We both have totally different strengths — I am more of a detail-oriented person who focuses on immediate and tangible concerns, while Chrissy is more the dreamer and comes up with some really fun ideas about where our business can and will go in the future. A handmade sign given to Chrissy by a friend in New York.
Anthropologie dress.
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Vintage Prada shoes; assorted brooches.
What’s your favorite part about owning a business in historic downtown?
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: It’s charming and beautiful and a close community. Corny, I know, but true. In high school, I worked at a gelato shop downtown (Aromi D’Italia) and I grew really fond of the area. I’d take my wages each week and spend a good chunk of it downtown. That was over 10 years ago...
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: Seeing people wear things they got from the shop is really awesome too — we know pretty much everyone who shops regularly with us.
Where are your favorite places to shop?
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: In the historic area, I like Way Off the Beaten Path on Main Street (block-printed cottons and original designs) and the antique shops on Maryland Avenue. Karin of Kajs Jewelry makes beautiful silver pieces in the window of the Johnson’s Building (across the street from us.) There are some great shops in West Annapolis — Wrabyn (contemporary women’s), One Petticoat Lane (another consignment shop) and Retropolitan (true vintage — gorgeous 20s/30s gowns, 50s lucites, etc.).
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: My faves are Savvy Consignment, New to You, One Petticoat Lane (all consignment) but also local shops on Main Street like Way off the Beaten Path. Also, Natalie Silitch on Maryland Avenue for their curiosities and antique furniture. What are your favorite food and drink spots around town?
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: My sister and I are obsessed with Level’s happy hour. I love the capers in their calamari and their smoky, spicy margarita. I had a bourbon jam at Dry85 on Main Street that I liked — wasn’t too jammy. Vin 909 — I feel like I’m preaching to the choir with that recommendation. Salted caramel and lavender honey macarons at Sweethearts Patisserie. Ceremony coffee.
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: I love Galway Bay obviously because I have worked there part-time for several years, and the people there are like my family. Lots of regulars, low key, good beer — just a great collection of people. It really is the best pub food in town, and the crab cakes are awesome. Level for happy hour, Vin 909 for the whole dining experience, Jalapenos for tapas, Harry Browne’s for their late-night, and Sin Fronteras for margaritas and ceviche.
Le Minor French sailing stripe top, Zara espadrille ballets, striped straw hat.
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ello savvy readers! It’s been a slow start to spring, but I’m confident it’ll warm up just in time for wedding season, which traditionally starts in April with a peak in May-June and ends in early November with another boost in September and October. With wedding season right at our door, I thought I’d answer some wedding logistics questions. Read more online at www.capitalstylemag.com.
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My daughter is getting married in a tent in our yard in June and I keep having this feeling I am forgetting something. Could you give me some general pointers? — Lauren K.
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Here are some general tips: • Consider a backup plan. If the weather doesn’t permit using a tent, you need a plan: re-schedule for the following day or reserve an alternate facility. Confirm with the space and vendors that everyone can work in the backup facility and your guest count can fit. • Make sure you’re working with a reputable tent vendor and they show you a diagram of how tables, chairs, dance floor, etc. will lay out. Ensure everything fits under the tent and you can host the ceremony there if it’s raining. • Think about lighting. Most tent companies will provide perimeter lighting, but in a tent larger than 40-by-40, you should consider additional lighting. • Make sure you have enough power, and it’s in the right places. Work with your rental company and caterer to determine your needs. • Plan for restrooms. I suggest restroom trailers — they’re built to handle crowds, and if you have a problem, there is someone to call — you can even have a restroom attendant. • Hire a day-of coordinator. The No. 1 one regret I hear from private home events is they didn’t hire someone to orchestrate the event and they were very stressed out in the final weeks. A professional can take care of the details and serve as an advisor when it comes to difficult weather or event-related decisions. I wish you the very best with your daughter’s wedding plans! Here’s to a great June!
Raquel Shutt is the owner of Wedding Savvy Inc., a premier full-service wedding planning company located in Annapolis. Email Raquel at weddingquestions@weddingconsulting.net.
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I’m having my ceremony at the reception site, and my older sister is going to be marrying us. She is not a minister, but got her certification online. I love the personal touch of my sister (who introduced us and also is very spiritual) marrying us. I have no clue how to get everyone down the aisle and what we should be doing during the ceremony. Any suggestions? — Katherine G.
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If your sister hasn’t done this before, go online together and find a sample ceremony outline you both feel comfortable with. The next step is for her to practice and rehearse the verbiage and timing. Running through the ceremony too quickly or improvising can mess plans up for the reception site, caterer, etc. Grandmothers and mothers are seated to prelude music. The processional starts with your selected music. Groomsmen can escort the ladies or already be at the top of the aisle. Have a microphone on your sister and a handheld one for readers and for your sister to hold as you exchange vows. If the wedding is outdoors, wind may interfere with the microphones, so be prepared to simply turn them off and speak loudly. For a guest count of 60 or less, you don’t need amplification.
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INDULGE pamper yourself with a spa-inspired menu By SHERRON WATSON
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omething magical happens when you walk through the front doors of a spa. You leave your worries at the door and enter a serene retreat: a sanctuary to rejuvenate, revitalize and restore mind and body. There are many ways to bring this environment into our homes when our lives get busy. One way is through spa-inspired recipes. I have certain expectations when it comes to spa cuisine. We need bright, fresh and colorful dishes that feed our bodies and our souls, reminding us to stay on a healthy course.
Our mindfulness of what we put into our bodies allows us to stay active and nourished. Here are a few ideas that can help you capture the spirit of spa cuisine in your own home: 1. Choose quality foods. Pamper yourself with a few favorites. 2. Avoid processed food. Stay with fresh ingredients. 3. Make spa water. Add a few mint leaves and lemon slices to dazzle your water intake for the day. 4. Use local ingredients when possible. 5. Relax. Close your eyes, clear your mind and enjoy your food!
Top, from left: Riesling Granita; Citrus and Avocado Salad with Toasted Sesame Seed dressing; Papaya Fruit Salad. Bottom, from left: Coconut and Shrimp Cakes with Wicked Awesome Sauce; Raspberry, Blueberry and Peach Easy Frozen Yogurt; Citrus, Dill and Salmon Kabobs.
Photos by Sherron Watson
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COCONUT AND SHRIMP CAKES Makes 6-8 cakes Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
For the cakes: 3 cups precooked shrimp, diced 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1/4 cup almond meal 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 2 garlic cloves, minced Zest and juice from half a lemon Zest and juice from half an orange 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Coconut oil for frying Wicked Awesome Sauce: Mix 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Combine all the cake ingredients in a medium bowl. Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Use a large skillet, heat set to medium, and melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Use more oil as needed. Form cakes/patties, with hands, into tight flattened disks. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Serve immediately with sauce.
CITRUS AND AVOCADO SALAD Makes 2 Prep Time: 15 minutes
2 cups baby arugula, washed 1 small grapefruit, peeled and sliced 1 medium orange, peeled and sliced 1 avocado, halved and sliced 1 slice red onion 1/2 cup sweet pea pods Toasted sesame seeds Fresh herbs (optional) Arrange grapefruit and orange slices around the edge of your plate. In a small bowl, toss together onion, avocado, sweet pea pods and fresh herbs. I used a few leaves of fresh mint. Fill the center of the citrus ring with the salad mixture. Sprinkle sesame seeds on salad and serve with Toasted Sesame Seed dressing.
TOASTED SESAME SEED DRESSING Makes about 1/4 cup
PAPAYA FRUIT SALAD Makes 2 Prep Time: 15 minutes
2 tablespoons grapefruit juice 1 tablespoon orange juice A few drops toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon honey Salt and pepper
1 papaya, cut in half and seeds removed Raspberries Blackberries Blueberries Kiwi, peeled and sliced Strawberries, quartered
Combine ingredients, season with salt and pepper and whisk together.
Wash and prepare fruit. Serve fruit inside papaya with your favorite fruit dressing.
CITRUS, DILL AND SALMON KABOBS Makes 6 to 8 Prep Time: 30 minutes Bake Time: 15 minutes
1 pound salmon filet, remove skin and cube 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 2 whole lemons, sliced thin 1 grapefruit, peeled and cubed Fresh dill Olive oil Skewers Soak skewers 30 minutes in cold water. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place a baking rack inside a cookie sheet. Season both sides of salmon (skin removed) with onion powder, salt and pepper. Add salmon, grapefruit chunks and lemon slices to skewers in any order. With a pastry brush, brush each skewer with olive oil. Lay long stems of dill next to each skewer. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Do not over-bake. Crush baked dill over each skewer. Serve over greens with citrus and dill dressing.
CITRUS AND DILL DRESSING Makes 1/3 cup Prep Time: 5 minutes
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon fresh dill, diced small 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 to 2 teaspoons real maple syrup (sweetener) Salt and pepper, to taste
RIESLING GRANITA
Makes 6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes NOTE: Must freeze overnight. 2 cups Riesling wine 1 cup tangerine sparkling soda Use a shallow baking dish that can be used in the freezer. Pour wine and soda into dish. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight. Use a fork to scrape frozen dessert and serve in a dessert dish. Garnish with orange slices and mint leaves.
EASY FROZEN YOGURT
Makes 1 1/2 cups Prep Time: 10 minutes NOTE: Can be served immediately as a softserve or frozen for 2 hours to reach a hard consistency (as seen in photo). 1 cup frozen fruit of choice: peaches, mango, berries, etc. 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon honey or real maple syrup In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the three ingredients until well blended. Serve plain or with toppings or your favorite sauce. Store leftovers in freezer. Sherron lives in Cape St. Claire with her family. Hungry for more? Visit her blog at www.simply-gourmet.com.
Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk until well combined. Use immediately on salad. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week.
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BEAUTIFUL NUTRITION
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he more naturally colorful your food is, the more likely it is to be full of nutrients. Follow the rainbow to these disease-fighting phytochemicals.
RED
LYCOPENE: Reduces risk of prostate, breast and skin cancers; reduces risk of heart attacks. Found in: Tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava. ANTHOCYANINS: Powerful antioxidants; help control high blood pressure; reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease and heart attack. Found in: Red raspberries, beets, strawberries, cherries, red cabbage, red onion, red beans.
ORANGE
GREEN
LUTEIN: Helps maintain vision; reduces risk of cataracts or macular degeneration. Found in: Kale, collards, kiwi, broccoli, honeydew melon, green peas. INDOLES: Reduces risk of cancer, reduces risk of tumor growth in cancer patients. Found in: Broccoli, kale, cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower.
BLUE/PURPLE
ANTHOCYANIS: Powerful antioxidant; reduces risk of BETA-CAROTENE: Powerful age-related memory loss; helps antioxidant; boosts immunity, control high blood pressure; reduces risk of heart attack, reduces risk of heart attack helps maintain vision. Found and Alzheimer’s disease. in: Carrots, mangos, sweet Found in: Blueberries, purple potatoes, apricots, peaches, grapes, blackberries, black cantaloupe, pumpkin. currants. BIOFLAVANOIDS: Powerful PHENOLICS: Powerful antioxidant; works with antioxidants; may slow some vitamin C to reduce risk of effects of aging. Found in: heart attack; helps maintain Prunes, raisins, plums, strong bones, teeth and skin. eggplant. Found in: Oranges, lemons, papaya, grapefruit, pineapple, yellow peppers.
WHITE
ALLICIN: Boosts immunity; helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure; reduces risk of heart attack. Found in: onions, garlic, leeks, chives, scallions.
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— Source: Ann Caldwell, RD, LDN, Nutrition Coordinator, AAMC; Maureen Shackelford, RD, LDN, Certified Diabetes Educator, Nutrition Case Manager, AAMC. For more information, visit www.aahs.org or email acaldwell@aahs.org or mshckelfo@aahs.org.
Camps & Open Houses CAMPS • The Brick House, LEGO Learning Center Annapolis www.NaptownBricks.com Ages: 3 to 16. Length of camp day: Varies. Camp session length: 1 week. Activity categories: LEGO robotics, building, simple machines, dress up, creative play, songs, design, programming. • Bricks for Kidz Summer Camp, Aleph Bet Annapolis www.alephbet.org Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to noon; 1 to 4 p.m. Camp session length: One week; weeks of July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Activity categories: Building with LEGO bricks; Themes: mining and crafting, superheroes, Angry Birds and more.
• Annapolis Recreation and Parks Annapolis 410-263-7958 www.annapolis.gov/recreation Ages: 4 to 12. Length of camp day: Varies; usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (some before and after care provided). Camp session length: Varies (one, two or six weeks). Activity categories: Soccer, karate, tennis, basketball, floor hockey, flag football, lacrosse, rock climbing, fitness, skateboarding, ballet, tap, jazz, boating, swimming, art, music. • Musical Theatre Summer Camp Annapolis, Brooklyn Park www.musicalartiststheatre.com Ages: 6 to 15. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Camp session length: Two weeks. Activity categories: Singing, dancing, acting, costumes, stagecraft and performance.
• Rolly Pollies Crofton, Severna Park www.rollypolliesmaryland.com Ages: 3 to 8. Length of camp day: three hours. Camp session length: Varies. Activity categories: Art, music, gym. • Navy Blue and Gold Tennis Camp Annapolis www.navysports.com/camps/ navy-camps.html Ages: 8 to 17. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Camp session length: Two one-week sessions. Activity categories: Tennis, swimming, conditioning. • Temple Beth Shalom Arnold www.annapolistemple.org/ Camp session length: Weekly.
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• Summer Camps at The Seton Keough High School Baltimore www.setonkeough.com Ages: 3 to 18. Length of camp day: Half days, morning and afternoon, plus some evenings. Camp session length: Various weeks throughout the summer. Activity categories: Traditional day camp, sports, creative arts, academic camps. • Eagles Explorations Severn www.aacssummerprograms.com/ Eagles_Exploration.html Ages: 3 ½ to 16. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Extended day from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Camp session length: June 16 to Aug. 8. Each week starts a new session. Activity categories: Traditional day camp, sports, art, science, photography, tennis, video production, Photoshop, archery, water games, weekly themes. • Cool Days Summer Camp, Riverdale Baptist School Upper Marlboro Ages: 3to 14. Camp session length: June 9 throughAugust 4. Length of camp day: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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• Indian Creek School Summer Programs Crownsville www.indiancreekschool.org Ages: 3 to 16. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp session length: Six weeks. Activity categories: Performing arts, sports, visual arts. • Rockbridge Academy Summer Programs Millersville, Crownsville www.rockbridge.org Ages: Grades K through 12. Length of camp day: Full- and half-day. Camp session length: Day, week and multiweek camps depending on activity. Activity categories: Science Wonder (grades one through six); Spanish (grades one through six); Fiction Fun (grades three through five); Strings Summer Serenade (grades one through 12); Algebra Review (grades nine and 10); Keyboarding (grades seven through 12); Dialectic Discussions — C.S. Lewis (grades seven through nine); Mythology Camp (grades seven through 12); PSAT/SAT Math Prep; Sports Camp British Challenger (grades K through eight); Speed Camp (grades five through 12).
• Camps at Bishop McNamara High School Forestville Length of camp day: Varies. Camp session length: Dates in June and July. Activity categories: Math, books to movies, robotics, 3D animation, music, athletics and much more. • Navy Volleyball Camp Annapolis www.navysports.com/camps Ages: 10-19. Length of camp day: Four days, three nights. Camp session length: Four days, overnight available. Activity categories: Volleyball instruction with additional activities.
• Severn School Summer Day Camp, Specialty Camps Severna Park www.severnschool.com Ages: Pre-K to eighth grade for day camps; K through 12 for sports. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp session length: June 23 to Aug. 1, one- or two-week sessions. Activity categories: Traditional day camp, weekly themed camps, specialty camp, and sports camps.
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• Chesapeake Montessori School Arnold www.chesapeake-montessori.com Ages: 3 1/2 to 10. Length of camp day: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Camp session length: Six weeks in one-week increments. Activity categories: Gardening, science, crafts, sports and games. • AACC Child Development Center Arnold www.aacc.edu/cdc Ages: 2 to 5. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to noon or full day. Camp session length: Weekly or all summer. Activity categories include: See website. • Severna Park Gymnastics Arnold www.severnaparkgymnastics.com Ages: Half day: 3 to 13; Full day: 5 to 18. Length of camp day: Full day: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Half day: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Camp session length: Campers can attend for a day, a week or the whole summer. Activity categories: Gymnastics, Taekwondo, cheerleading, recreation. Indoor, air conditioned. • Camp Wright Stevensville Ages: Kindergarten to 17 years. Length of camp day: Day camp: 9a.m. to 4 p.m., before/aftercare available. Resident camp: seven days. Camp session length: Day camp: 9 weeks, Monday through Friday, June 16 to Aug. 15. Resident camp: Seven days with 11 session program options. Activity categories: Sailing, kayaking, archery, arts/crafts, rugby, volleyball, basketball, tennis, swimming, soccer, lacrosse, drama, yoga, journalism, dance. • Camp Beagle Annapolis Ages: 4to 13 Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp session length: Monday through Friday Activity categories: Unitarian Universalist Church camp focusing on a naturalistic worldview free of supernatural elements: evolution, Darwin, nature, science, and religion. • Archbishop Spalding High School Academic Writing Camp Severn Ages: 14to 18. Length of camp day: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Camp session length: July 28 to 31; Aug. 4to 7; Aug. 11to 14.
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• Summer at KEY Annapolis Ages: 3 ½ to 18. Length of camp day: Full- and half-day options. Camp session length: Camps are offered weekly between June 16 and Aug. 15. One- and two-week camps available. Activity categories: Performance, technology, sports, visual arts, robotics, science, swimming, cooking, academic, adventure, music, fitness. • Summit Robotics Camp Edgewater Camp session length: June 23 through 27. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to noon for grades 4 and 5; 1 to 4 p.m. for grades 6 through 8. Activity categories: How to design, build and program Lego Robots using the NXT programming language. • Summit Archery Camp Edgewater Camp session length: June 23 through 27. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to noon for ages 8 to 11; 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 12 to 14. Activity categories: Archery skills and techniques. Camp will be led by a National Archery in the Schools Program certified instructor. • Boost Your Executive Function Skills, Summit School Edgewater Ages: Rising seventh- through ninth-grade students. Camp session length: July 21 to 25. Activity categories: This course will tackle organization, time management and study skills. • EmPOWER your Writing Skills, Summit School Edgewater Ages: Rising seventh- through ninth-grade students. Camp session length: July 21 to 25. Activity categories: EmPOWER Your Writing Skills camp will teach students how to use the EmPOWER writing process to launch them on the road to writing success. • Camp Wright Episcopal Diocese of Easton Stevensville campwright.com Ages: 5 to 17. Camp session length: Co-ed day and overnight programs. Activity categories: Swimming, crafts, boating, tennis, archery, sports. Open house May 18.
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OPEN HOUSES • Elizabeth Seton High School Bladensburg www.setonhs.org 6 to 8 p.m. May 1. For middle school and transfer students. • St. Martin’s Lutheran School Annapolis www.stmartinsonline.org. 9 to 11 a.m. May 9. For more information, call Director of Admissions Carol Campbell, at 410-2638016, ext. 20 or visit online. • The Key School Annapolis www.keyschool.org/OpenHouseRSVP 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 13. Children ages 2 to 5, will work with Key teachers in subject areas. Parents will observe activities, meet faculty members and talk with current parents. • Archbishop Spalding High School Severn Noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. For more information or to schedule a shadow date please contact the Admissions Office at 410-969-9105 ext. 232 or 233. • St. Mary’s High School Annapolis www.stmarysannapolis.org 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 2. Showcase of academics, athletics and clubs; meet administration, faculty, students and alumni. • Rockbridge Academy Millersville www.rockbridge.org 10 a.m. walk-in tours available every Wednesday morning. K through 12 classical Christian school serving the Annapolis area since 1995. For more information, contact admissions@rockbridge.org. • Montessori International Children’s House Annapolis www.montessoriinternational.org Open houses every Wednesday. Call ahead. Discover a world of difference in early childhood education. MICH educates in a nurturing atmosphere emphasizing individual-paced learning, creativity and collaboration. Extended day available. • Annapolis Area Christian School Annapolis www.aacsonline.org Lower School: Every Tuesday; Middle School: Every Wednesday; Upper School: Every Thursday. 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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SENIOR HAPPENINGS Celebration of Older Americans Month and Senior Week A whole week of events May 2 through 9:
Kickoff celebration in the courtyard at Heritage Complex 2666 Riva Road, Annapolis. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2.
Adopt A Thon at Animal Control 411 Maxwell Frye Road, Millersville. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3.
O’Malley Senior Center Open House 1275 Odenton Road, Odenton. 5 to 7 p.m. May 7.
Senior Forum at the Pascal Senior Center Garden Party 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9. Lectures, nature walk, botanical art, entertainment, food by Doughy Dog, free raffles, vegetable/herb sale, flower baskets, baked goods sale, soil testing/ lawn care samples and more.
The following programs and events are sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities; many are held at the Pascal Senior Center. There are several other senior centers throughout Anne Arundel County. Visit www.aacounty.org/aging for more on a center near you. • Annapolis Senior Activity Center • Arnold Senior Center • Brooklyn Park Activity Center • O’Malley Senior Activity Center • Pasadena Senior Center • Pascal Senior Center • South County Senior Center
Information and Assistance — Maryland Access Point May 6 and 15. Barbara Buchleitner from the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities provides assistance with defining needs and locating and filing for appropriate services and programs (by appointment). Information may also be obtained by calling 410 222 4257 or visiting www.aacounty.org/aging.
Mini Massage 10 a.m. to noon, May 8. Massages of the head, back or neck are offered free of charge by certified massage therapist Bonnie Pavlak.
Free Hearing Screening May 9. Stephen Pallett, audiologist, will screen for hearing problems and adjust hearing aids (by appointment).
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Reverse Mortgage Q&A
County Police Liaison
10 to 11 a.m. May 12. Donna Threadgill, vice president of Reverse Mortgage Answers, LLC will be on hand to discuss this financial tool.
Anne Arundel County Police will respond to seniors’ inquiries about safety concerns, communitycomplaints, scams and other law enforcement issues. Contact Corporal Jimmy Miller at 410-222-0080.
Eyeglass Repair 10 a.m. to noon, May 12. Optician Stacey Bryant from Baltimore Washington Eye Center will make minor adjustments and clean glasses.
Pascal Pacers Join center members each Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for fresh air and exercise in the natural setting of Saw Mill Creek Park.
Fitness Room 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 13. Fitness instructor Louise Mulvey will discuss safe exercising, demonstrate equipment use and answer questions. Group size is limited to six. Register in the office.
Downs Park Community Family Day Noon to 4 p.m. May 17. All ages are welcome for a day of activities, exhibits, entertainment, crafts, fire and life safety displays, AAMC Blood Mobile, garden and nature tours, food concession, children’s games and more. For information, call 410-222-6230.
Dine Around This group strives to encourage companionship among members (singles and couples) by meeting for lunch. The group will meet at Bella Napoli, 350 Mountain Rd., Pasadena, at 1 p.m. May 16. RSVP to Joan at 443-457-6429 or email her at bluebird75@comcast.net.
Annual Picnic at Kurtz’s Beach 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18. Coffee and cake will be served upon arrival. Enjoy dance music provided by Flamingo Express. The menu will consist of beef barbeque, chicken legs, hot dogs, potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, watermelon, rolls, sodas and iced tea. Tickets go on sale May 19.
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