Towne Spotlight Local

MUELLER HOMES CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY 

In 1992, Mueller Homes Inc. was formed as a construction company in Maryland by Paul Mueller, Sr. Today, Mueller Homes is led by his son, Paul Mueller, Jr. (both men are pictured) and the company serves a growing clientele as a luxury custom home builder in Maryland. “We would like to thank the many clients, employees, suppliers, and sub-contractors who have been beside us for this journey,” states the company. To learn the entire story of Mueller Homes, visit muellerhomes. com/mueller-homes-celebrates-30-year-anniversary.

Friends for Friends Event

Friends of The Light House hosted their 1st Annual “Friends for Friends” event at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel on May 19, 2022. Local chefs, musicians, and vendors donated their time and talents to make this event especially successful for The Light House. The event was sold out and was so well received plans are already in progress for next spring! Learn more at friendslhs.org.

 ANNAPOLIS DESIGN DISTRICT REBRANDS

In conjunction with its 15-year anniversary, the Annapolis Design District has officially rebranded to Greater Annapolis Design District to better communicate the organization’s mission and goals. While the central hub remains in the area off Chinquapin Round Road, historically known as the “Design District,” this new name helps designate those members who are located throughout Annapolis and neighboring areas. “As a community of industry-related professionals who collaborate and inspire, our mission is to be the primary area resource for all aspects of the design and build process,” states the organization. Learn more at annapolisdesigndistrict.com.

Dual Medical Accreditation Achieved

The Continence Center, Andrew M. Shapiro Center of Excellence, Chesapeake Urology recently achieved dual accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women, recognized for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety by Surgical Review Corporation and the National Association for Continence. Status as an accredited facility means that The Continence Center, Chesapeake Urology has met nationally recognized standards. Not all hospitals and surgeons seek accreditation and not all that undergo the rigorous requirements and inspection process are granted accreditation. Learn more at chesapeakeurology.com.

AMFM Awards Grants

Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, Inc. (AMFM) has awarded $6,000 from its David Glaser Education Grant that will be shared between two organizations whose local summer music programs benefit underserved students in the greater Annapolis area. Creating Communities’ Arts Mentorship Academy is a weeklong summer intensive during which elementary and middle school students from low-income families participate in diverse art forms and receive individual attention and mentoring through programs and workshops offered by master teachers and artists. The Annapolis Symphony Academy’s Summer Program provides a high-level musical education to students of all cultural and economic backgrounds with weekly private lessons, ensemble rehearsals, guest artist workshops, access to the Annapolis Symphony performances, recitals, and ensemble concerts. Learn more at am-fm.org.

AACC HONORS HENRY “HANK” LIBBY

The Anne Arundel Community College Board of Trustees has named the campus office building that houses the AACC Foundation for Mr. Henry “Hank” Libby (pictured far right, with his family), who is concluding his service on the Board of the AACC Foundation after twelve years, including two as the Foundation Board President. “Hank was instrumental in transforming the AACC Foundation from a largely event-based organization funding student scholarships to a major gift organization that expands the reach of AACC to educate thousands of additional County residents,” says President Dr. Dawn Lindsay. The AACC Foundation hosted a building dedication event on June 8th. Attendees included members of the AACC Foundation Board, the College Board of Trustees, College leadership, the Carol M. Jacobsohn Foundation, and the Libby family.

Children’s Theatre of Annapolis Expansion

On Thursday, July 28, Children’s Theatre of Annapolis hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for a major expansion of the theater’s facilities. Local dignitaries attended the event. With the support of Anne Arundel County and other funding sources, CTA is expanding its small, old education facility to build a brand-new annex that will house a small black box theatre (which will be available to the community to use for various projects), new classrooms, and additional facilities. Learn more at childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.

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