PHOTO: Deep Creek Boat Dreams of Opening Day

A local blogger took this photo of a boat on the shore of Deep Creek at sunset.

The Cape Blogger, who writes regularly for the Broadneck Patch, took this photo on Monday of a boat docked at Deep Creek, just waiting for the day it can plunge into the water again. "Dreaming of opening day," she wrote. The blogger's website, which features photos of the day taken from across the Broadneck peninsula, can be found here. This photo was shared with permission from The Cape Blogger.

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PHOTO: Sheen of Ice Over Deep Creek

A local blogger took this photo of ice on Deep Creek at sunset.

The Cape Blogger, who writes regularly for the Broadneck Patch, captured this photo of Deep Creek on Thursday, just after cold weather froze a part of it over. "Brrr, it was a cold one today! As evidence, I offer up a picture of Deep Creek with a light crust of ice on the surface as the sun is setting. Even that brilliant sun's rays couldn't melt off the chill. Although, for January, not too bad.  I've seen the creek look a lot more solid in years past," she wrote. The blogger's website, which features photos of the day taken from across the Broadneck peninsula, can be found here. This photo was shared with permission from The Cape Blogger.

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On the Waterfront

Battening Down the Hatches in Broadneck

Local marinas are busy with boaters and marina workers taking the precautions necessary for Irene.

As Irene churns and bubbles to the south of us, her promise of destruction has become imminent. Though the forecasts remain uncertain as to the exact path, it is clear that we remain within a few longitudinal degrees of an atmospheric skirmish that will at least sweep away our lawn furniture and snap our tomato plants. At worst…well lets not go there. Fearing destruction and remembering what was left behind by Isabel, local mariners are scurrying to button up their boats and secure their waterfronts for the storm. The degree of preparation seems to vary up and down the shoreline. At Scott Marine Services in St Margaret’s, the staff spent Friday busily plucking sailboats from their slips and placing them on jack stands far above the water …

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Deep Creek Restaurant Hosts Stand Up Paddle Board Race

More than 60 paddlers participate in race as widely growing water sport catches on locally.

The waters surrounding Deep Creek Restaurant were filled with paddlers standing on their boards Sunday for the third race held by Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Annapolis. The stand up paddle race more than doubled its 30 participants from last year—a sign that local interest in the water sport is growing. Stand up paddle boarding is not new, with origins in coastal and beach communities, especially on the west coast and Hawaii. The wave has made it locally to creeks and rivers along the Chesapeake Bay as more recreational and competitive paddlers spread the word. With Deep Creek as the backdrop for this event, stand up paddlers competed in either a recreational 2.5-mile course out of Deep Creek into the Magothy to Lake Placid and back, or a 5-mile…

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Get Out

Get Out: Weekend of July 30-31

Shows, a race, and a carnival are offered this weekend for local residents.

1)  Stand up Paddle Annapolis Race When/Where:  Sat., 9:30am, start in the back of Deep Creek by the marina and goes out to the Magothy River, registration begins by 8 a.m.  Lunch served at Deep Creek Restaurant afterwards. Why Go: Whether a participant or spectator, this race is more about having fun with a group of people who all love the sport of Stand Up. Price:  $30 to participate 2)  Tropical Night at Broadneck Grill  When/Where:  Sun., 7:30 to 11 p.m., Broadneck Grill in the Cape St. Claire shopping center. Why Go:  Enjoy the live music of locals Pilgrim and Trout while enjoying special tropical treats from Broadneck Grill. Price:  No cover. 3)  Infinity Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors When/Where:  Thursday, Friday, and …

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Frugal Family

No Budget Busting on Valentines Day

Think romance is too expensive these days? Check out these deals.

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column, to appear early each Wednesday morning on Broadneck Patch, will be dedicated to providing you great deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. Since this week is Valentines Day, we have a special column devoted to making sure that celebrating romance doesn't break …

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