Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,

I am happy to share that 160 of you have registered for our first EngageArundel webinar this evening, Engaging With County Government. No worries if you haven't registered yet. We have plenty of room!

Last week, the Office of Emergency Management announced they are in the process of updating the Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The HMP is updated every five years and is a community-driven plan that jurisdictions and communities use to reduce their vulnerability to hazards and build community resilience. Visit aacounty.org/oem/HMP2025 for your opportunity to get involved.

We have other updates below.

Vincent Moulden

Office of the County Executive

Director, CECS

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15 to honor the contributions, cultures, and histories of our Hispanic and Latino communities.

Following this year's theme, "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together," we're honoring local community leaders and organizations during Anne Arundel County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony hosted by the Office of Hispanic/Latino and Multicultural Resources.

The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 10, at Live Casino & Hotel Maryland from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Reserve your free ticket today!

County Executive Pittman in the Community

1. Book Sanctuary Launch Event | 2. Arts Reception at the Arundel Center Lobby

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Anne Arundel County Launches Procurement Access Vendor Equity Program To Support Minority-Owned Businesses

County Executive Steuart Pittman announced the launch of the Procurement Access and Vendor Equity (PAVE) Program, a new initiative designed to foster inclusion and eliminate barriers to participation in County contracts for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). 

Read the full announcement.

Anne Arundel County, Anne Arundel County Library Becomes First Book Sanctuary in State During Banned Book Week 

County Executive Steuart Pittman and Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) officials announced today that the county and library system will be the first in Maryland to be designated a Book Sanctuary, joining only 12 other library systems across North America with this distinction.

Read the full announcement.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting

Linthicum Community Library

400 Shipley Road, Linthicum, MD 21090

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Learn about the mitigation planning process and provide input.

Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 

Sunday, October 6. 2024 | 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Your support helps local non-profits! Lifeline 100 has raised over $350,000 for local non-profits since 2014. Last year, nearly $33,000 was distributed to various non-profit groups, including the Anne Arundel Crisis Response System, Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails, Friends of Kinder Farm Park, and Anne Arundel County Food Bank.

Let’s ride together on Sunday, October 6, to support our local non-profits!

Register here: Lifeline100.com

Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting

Crofton Community Library

1681 Riedel Rd

Crofton, MD 21114 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Learn about the mitigation planning process and provide input.

Calling all Plein Air Artists!

London Town’s Fall Plein Air Open House invites artists of all levels, from beginner to expert, to capture the beauty of Historic London Town and Gardens. Admission is free for all Plein Air artists who come to paint on October 20th (rain date October 27th). Be a part of the event and join amazing local Plein Air artists who come to capture the beauty of our historic William Brown House, acres of ornamental and woodland gardens, stunning overlooks, and panoramic views of the South River. We hope you join us!

October 20th, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Historic London Town & Gardens

839 Londontown Road, Edgewater

Participating Plein Air painters receive free admission.

Spectators and other site visitors, please pay admission.

*Note: Everyone check in at the Visitor's Center upon arrival.

Visitor information can be found at www.historiclondontown.org

Did The Pandemic Impact Your Job?

The Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC), along with our partners at Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) and the Office of Emergency Management, is gathering feedback to understand why some residents haven’t returned to the workforce post-pandemic.

Your voice matters! By sharing your experience, you’ll help shape future workplaces in Anne Arundel County, making sure economic recovery is inclusive and meets the needs of our community.

It only takes 3 minutes, and your insights will be shared with local businesses, government, and nonprofits to create programs and job opportunities that work for everyone.

Take the survey now and help us build a better tomorrow!

Train to Become Part of the Anne Arundel-Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team

Anne Arundel - Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has announced its Fall 2024 dates for its 20-hour in-person CERT Basic Training class. Volunteer to become a trained member of your community in emergency response. The training will be held on Friday, September 27 from 6pm-9pm, Sat., September 28 from 8am-5pm, and Sun., September 29, 2024 from 8am-4pm at the Fire Training Academy in Millersville. A disaster simulation will be held on Sunday, October 6 from 1pm-5pm at the same location. Everyone completing the course receives a nationally recognized certification and the opportunity to join Anne Arundel-Annapolis CERT as a member. This is also an opportunity to potentially volunteer to support the County Office of Emergency Management following a disaster.  Our next class will not be until Spring 2025. For questions, contact training@aaacert.org.

Click here for details.

Crownsville Hospital Oral History Project

Residents, former employees, patients, neighbors, and other community members, if you have a story about the Crownsville State Hospital that you would like to share, you are encouraged to complete the Crownsville Hospital Oral History Project survey by clicking the button below.

County Council Meeting

Below is a list of legislation receiving a public hearing at the upcoming County Council meeting. Let your voice be heard during the public comment period for each of these! For meeting schedules, legislation links, and other relevant information about the Council please click here.

Monday, October 7, 2024

Please note: the legislation scheduled to be heard at the next County Council meeting is subject to change. Click here for an up-to-date list and to see other legislation that has been introduced but is not scheduled for a hearing at the next meeting.

The Nonprofit Center is a county initiative that supports nonprofit organizations to advance the health and well-being of our residents.

Last Chance to Apply for Fundraising & Sustainability Cohorts

Applications for this professional development program offered by a partnership between the Nonprofit Center and Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County are due by September 30th. Click HERE for details.

New Topic Added to Resources for Nonprofits: Dissolution

Whether as a planned sunset or out of necessity, sometimes nonprofits dissolve. In either case, the organization’s leaders must navigate an unfamiliar process as they approach the day they close their doors. Credible links on “Shutting Down a Nonprofit” are now offered in our online resource list.

Nonprofit Spotlight

The Nonprofit Center regularly highlights the great work of local nonprofit organizations. In the spotlight this week is Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating. Read about the organization and its programs in our website feature.

Grant Opportunities

MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants

Application Deadline: September 30

The American Psychiatric Association Foundation and Division of Diversity and Health Equity offers up to $10,000 over two years to nonprofits that have undertaken innovative awareness programs and/or provided services to improve the mental health of young people of color. Applications are open. Learn more here, including how to apply.

Community Tree Planting Mini Grants

Application Deadline: October 8

For nonprofits engaged in environmental issues and/or community stewardship activities, the AAC Forestry Board and Chesapeake Bay Trust are offering up to $5,000 for community tree plantings and invasive species removal in the county. Applications are open. Learn more and apply.

Spring Mini Grants - Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

Open for application October 1 - 31, 2024

The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s Mini Grant program is designed to support innovative, well-defined arts-related projects that are directed to a new or broader

audience, preferably within underserved communities. Learn more and apply.

Arts in Education Grant - Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

Applications are accepted monthly on a rolling basis until March 2025

Arts in Education grants enable schools and PTO/PTA groups to present quality performances and residencies for students in dance, history, music, theatre, and arts-related or arts-integrated projects. All accredited Pre-K-12 Anne Arundel County public and private schools are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply.

Residents can view a calendar of upcoming meetings in their area, review site plans and other documents, attend virtual meetings, watch previously recorded meetings, and provide public comments directly to the Office of Planning and Zoning - all through the new Community Meetings website. See a partial list of upcoming meetings below and click here for more details and to view the full calendar.

Brown Property

Property Location 1140 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032

Meeting Date: 2024-09-26

In-Person | Time: 7:00 PM

Sherwood Forest, Lot 236

Property Location 236 Nottingham Hill, Annapolis, MD 21405 About 800 ft from intersection with Sherwood Forest Road

Meeting Date: 2024-10-02 | Hybrid Time: 6:00 PM

796 Generals Highway

Property Location 796 Generals Highway Millersville Maryland 21108

Meeting Date: 2024-10-02

Virtual | Time: 7:00 PM

Bywater Estates n Lot 8

Property Location 850 Childs Point Road

Meeting Date: 2024-10-03

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Elysium Minor Subdivision

Property Location 1341 Dorsey Road, Hanover MD 21076

Meeting Date: 2024-10-07

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

BGE Pinehurst Substation Upgrade Project

Property Location 4884 Mountain Road (State Route 177)

Meeting Date: 2024-10-07

In-Person | Time: 7:00 PM

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Newsletter edited by Vincent Moulden.

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