News from the Water

Over the last couple of months, we’ve been giving you details about the epic luau we’re throwing on May 6th, and the more we plan the more excited we get.  There's just so much to look forward to from the magnificence of the Charles Carroll House and its view of Spa Creek, to an open bar featuring Island-themed cocktails and a buffet with authentic Hawaiian fare, plus music, entertainment — not to mention casino games!

While we can't transport ourselves into the future and get this party started now, we can at least start by planning what we’re going to wear. It’s never too early, and with the calendar reading spring but the thermometer reporting winter, throwing on some floral prints and pretending doesn’t sound too bad right now. 

And because we are always looking for a way to make things easier for the people we’re involved with we thought it only fitting to put together a list of our favorite designers for your festive aloha attire. Whatever your style, gender, or age -- we’ve got you covered!

It’s hard to believe, but our programmatic season will be upon us before we know it. 

We are delighted to once again be partnering with the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) to provide an unforgettable summer day camp experience for children who reside in housing authority properties through our Junior Wai Koa program, a stand up paddle board clinic for kids.

The Texture of Water

Mindful paddling for a healthier mind and body

Let your body find its stroke: 

Do you have physical challenges that you feel would make it difficult to paddle a kayak? Please read this short article. You can develop the techniques you will need to safely bring the freedom and joy of paddling into your life. First, a little setup:

I have been paddling across this magical bay in Panama 5 days a week for over five years. The title, the texture of water, comes from the view of the water as I paddle on a calm day. Looking across the bay at water level, you see what looks like many rivers running parallel to each other. Each holding water of a different texture on top.

If dreary winter weather, short days, and longer nights aren’t already reason enough to look forward to spring, we’ve got something else on the horizon — and it’s major. Our first ever Live Water Luau is taking place May 6th, and we could not be more excited! Get ready, because it’s going to be a night to be remembered. We’re making preparations to bring you the best of the best, from authentic Hawaiian cuisine and entertainment, to casino games, gift giveaways  — all to be enjoyed at the Historic Charles Carroll House (and its stunning view of Spa Creek).

Tiffany Butler is a homegrown Annapolitan from the community of Parole. She is a lover of all things outdoors, and a self-described ‘water baby’ -- a trait she affectionately says she inherited from her father. “I’m always water-adjacent in one way or another,” says Tiffany.

She is also a career academic. Currently conquering both a post-master’s certificate in administration supervision at Loyola University and a PhD program in education from George Mason University, Tiffany is also in her fifth year as a biology teacher at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in upper Fells Point, Baltimore.

We are thrilled to welcome our new Live Water Foundation board member, Jeremy Dublon! Born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey, Jeremy studied neuroscience at the University of Scranton, and went on to graduate with honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine where he obtained his Doctorate. Jeremy completed his residency in New Jersey and is now serving his final year in the Army as a surgical podiatrist at the Walter Reed Medical Center.