🌱 BIG Glen Burnie Carnival +Armed Forces Brewery +2nd Midshipman Dies

Hello there, Glen Burnie. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, hot and humid. High: 98 Low: 80.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. The BIG Glen Burnie carnival has been a summer time source of entertainment since 1908. Due to the pandemic, the carnival did not happen for 2 years. This year is different...the carnival is back, but with some changes. Click on the link to see what to expect. (GBIA/Facebook)
2. Armed Forces Brewing Company in Pasadena lives to serve. Not only are they serving up drinks but honoring those who have and are currently serving in the military. The owner has family members who have served in all of our armed forces. Go on down to see them! (WMAR 2)
3. Another Naval midshipman has died. This is the 2nd midshipman death within a two month period. Luke Gabriel Bird, 21, of New Braunfels, Texas, died while on a hiking trip in Chile. He was hiking with someone from the Chile Naval Academy when he lost his footing and fell over the waterfall in Salto El Agua. (WTOP)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• Use your imagination to explore the depth of the sea. On Monday, July 25 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. the National Aquarium will help you "explore" the ocean. Come on down and let your imagination take you places! (Library/Glen Burnie)
• The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is holding auditions for "Matilda" the musical. The auditions are open to all kids ages 8 - 18 on July 25 from 5 - 9 p.m. Click on the link to register. (Arts Council)
• A two week bartending class starts this Monday, July 25 from 6 - 10:30 p.m. The Maryland Bartending Academy has been training barkeeps since 1980. They are conveniently located in Glen Burnie on New Jersey Ave. (Maryland Bartending Academy)
• The Odenton Church of God is offering a week of "Vacation Bible School." Join them all week starting Monday, July 25 through July 28 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. This years theme is "Mystery Island: Tracking Down The One True God." Registration is required and can be done through the link. (Odenton Church)

From my notebook:

• Today is "Tell an old joke day" and "National Tequila Day." In my mind, these two things go hand in hand together! Go out, get some liquid courage and tell an awesome old joke! (Holidays and Observations)
• If you like to tell jokes and make people laugh with your stories, stand-up comedy may just be your calling. Everyone has that one friend that just makes everyone laugh and all of their silly antics and stories, maybe that someone is you! Click on the link to see how to get started. (Stand Up Comedy)
• The American Oak Barrel can make your distillery dreams come true. After working in the distillery business the founders wanted to strike out on their own. Lucky for us they chose Glen Burnie! Click on their link to see the whole story and what they offer. (American Oak Barrel)
• Based on astrology, the sun is now in LEO! Whip around your amazing mane and "Claim the throne!" Leo's are know to be creative, generous and full of joy. They are also known for their playfulness, "larger than life" way about them and they love to give and receive love. (Astrology)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!