Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week we bring you a look at what was happening around Greater Annapolis in the past week. And what a week it was.  We started off in Fishing Creek Farms the day before Irene hit. They were dealing with another issue—taking the main road in and out of the community back from, well, you take a look. We also saw how one local business owner is dealing with the …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week we bring you some adorable felines, who may or may not still be available for foster and adoption. Not to worry though, if you want a cat, there are plenty of others. The folks at Annapolis-based Cats R Us, which specializes in feral cat rescue, are doing their best to find these and other wonderful kittens and cats homes. We also visited Chevys and for …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. What could be more reflective of Annapolis then a slideshow of kids learning to sail? That's right, we braved the heat and humidity to visit KidShip Sailing School, a division of Annapolis Sailing School.  The thing is, even though we thought it was HOT—really, really HOT—kids, being kids, didn't seem to notice. They were having way too much fun swimming, learning and…

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. For those who know us, you know we love furry faces and we happened on a great one at Pet Barn, located at the Jennifer Square shopping center. We also found some cool products there, too. Visit the store in person or online at http://petbarn.net/ In the same shopping center, we found the Lil' Lamb Shop—for those with, or about to have little ones, it's a must-see. …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week we bring you some ideas for Father's Day (in all price points). Take a look at some of the great finds we discovered all within Hillsmere, Bay Ridge and Parole.  Enjoy the photos and let us know what you think in the comments section, or if you know of an event you'd like to see our photographers at, let us know—email john.wilfong@patch.com.

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This past week, we happened on to Chesapeake Cats and Dogs who was visiting the Annapolis Towne Centre hoping to find homes for their four-legged friends. You can find out more about them at www.ccadcatanddogrescue.org. We also took an early morning drive through the Annapolis Roads community and found a few picturesque scenes. We also discovered the Annapolis Golf …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This past week, we noticed a bird building a nest in a strange spot. We also stopped in on storytime at Barnes and Noble at the Annapolis Harbour Center, which is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Also at the Annapolis Harbour Center, we found a good use for your old flip flops.  Finally, we got a good laugh out of a vehicle we saw stopped at the light at Hillsmere and …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This past week, we noticed gas prices creeping up yet again and visited a building, long vacant, that's enjoying a new lease on life. Three new businesses have moved in to 2062 Generals Highway—a building once occupied by the Naval Institute Press.  Visit any one of them in person or on the web at: www.srsicorp.com www.2handsstudios.com www.sturbridgehomes.com Enjoy …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This past week, we visited a jewelry store and picked out a few items for Mother's Day, observed a very ominous sky over the Annapolis Harbour Center, saw a unique vehicle in front of Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits and found a restaurant offering authentic Mexican food for Cinco de Mayo or any other day.   Enjoy the photos and let us know what you think in the comments …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week, we saw the diversity that is Greater Annapolis. All of these images were captured within one hour on a beautiful morning. Enjoy the photos and let us know what you think in the comments section, or let us know any ideas of something that would make for some good photos at john.wilfong@patch.com.

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week, we saw lots of people enjoying themselves at the Annapolis Book Festival. We also bring you a close-up look at a problem we encountered last year and which is starting to make a return appearance. On Sunday, we headed over to Borders at Westfield Annapolis mall to watch the dancers from the Ballet Theatre of Maryland give a sneak peak of Star Spangled …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. Last week, we brought you a look at two local bicycle shops. This week, we decided to up the horsepower a bit (OK, a whole lot) with a look at a custom-car company on Industrial Drive. Prestige Annapolis specializes in brokering new car sales and service/customization of all brands of cars. Enjoy the photos and let us know what you think in the comments section, or …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week, we bring you a look at a couple of bicycle stores in our area and an update on the move of the Ballet Theatre of Maryland, a story we reported back in December.    Enjoy the photos and let us know what you think in the comments section, or let us know any ideas of something that would make for some good photos at john.wilfong@patch.com.

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week, we bring you a hurricane simulator (including video) and a Macy's fashion show, featuring local high school students in this season's gotta-have prom looks.    Enjoy the photos and let us know what you think in the comments section, or let us know any ideas of something that would make for some good photos at john.wilfong@patch.com.

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week, we bring you a cute puppy, a visit to Quiet Waters Dog Park, and two great harbingers of spring. Enjoy the photos and let us know what you think in the comments section, or let us know any ideas of something that would make for some good photos at john.wilfong@patch.com.

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week the students of Archbishop Spalding attended Wednesday's liturgy celebrating Ash Wednesday and Patch was on hand to photograph the special event.  Bishop Mitchell Thomas Rozanski presided over the ceremony as many of the students received the traditional cross symbol on their foreheads as they prepared for Lent.  Spalding's Campus Ministry Director Kathy …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week we share some astounding views of a modular home being installed along Perry Avenue in Bay Ridge. One thing is for certain, this isn't the modular homes of old. The owner bought the home online and it was built by Haven Custom Homes in Pennsylvania. It arrived in 11 sections and were assembled in one day. The home's components were built in the company's …

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week we share a few views of the water many of you are itching to head out once the weather breaks for real, a few blood donors, and we take you inside a local wine-tasting class. Enjoy the photos and let us know what you think in the comments section, or let us know any ideas of something that would make for some good photos at john.wilfong@patch.com.

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week we share some beautiful landscapes around Greater Annapolis that you could very well miss while zipping around from chore to chore. And a new intimates store opened in the Annapolis Towne Centre. Enjoy the photos and let us know what you think in the comments section, or let us know any ideas of something that would make for some good photos at john.wilfong@…

Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. This week we visited The Ballet Theatre of Maryland, which is currently rehearsing for the upcoming performance of Romeo and Juliet on Feb. 25, 26 and 27. And to cap things off, there's some soothing scenes from Hillsmere Beach. Enjoy the photos and let us know what you think in the comments section, or let us know any ideas of something that would make for some good …