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Indian Creek School recently completed the renovation to its 114-acre, former Upper School Campus on Anne Chambers Way, in Crownsville. School opened this year on Wednesday, September 1, with the entire ICS community, from Pre-K through grade 12, together on one campus. The new school building features a state-of-the-art Academic Resource Center, a new Lower School Library, two new playgrounds, and expanded cafeteria, and patios for the community to gather, as well as updated classrooms and the newly dedicated Bruce E. Crossman Middle School wing. Last October, the School added Eagle Dome, a 27,000-square foot indoor athletics space to Eagles Athletics Complex. For more information, visit indiancreekschool.org.

Liff, Walsh & Simmons is pleased to welcome Melissa Menkel McGuire as a partner, establishing the firm’s Employment Law Practice Group. Menkel McGuire brings more than 25 years of experience providing advice and counsel to employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. “The foundation of our organization is our people. We grow our team strategically to ensure new hires align with our core values and our commitment to excellence. Melissa is a natural fit – intelligent, hard-working and understands our vision. The addition of her employment law experience is a game changer for Liff, Walsh & Simmons. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team,” says Jay Walsh, founding and managing partner of the firm.

Evolutions health club in Annapolis turns 20 this November. Founded with the intention of creating an enjoyable place for people to thrive, work, and flourish, Evolutions has solidified itself as one of the premier and longest standing health clubs in town. Now a part of Coppermine, Evolutions’ DNA remains unique. It is focused on the whole person, paying equal attention to the mind, body, and spirit. “That same thread that has woven Evolutions’ first 20 years, will continue to be the guiding light for our next 20…and beyond,” the company states. For more information, visit evolutionsannapolis.com.

U.S. Dermatology Partners (formerly Annapolis Dermatology Center) recently welcomed Certified Physician Assistant Rachel Kokal to the team. A native of Richmond, VA, Kokal received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from James Madison University. Kokal has practiced dermatology since 2014. She chose the specialty because of her family’s history with melanoma. She is passionate about educating her patients on sun safety and the importance of getting annual skin exams. “I love partnering with my patients, seeing the improvement in their conditions over time, and the confidence that comes with those changes.”, Kokal says.

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The Pup Camp now has two locations, in Gambrills and Severna Park. The Severna Park location opened in February 2021. “Our goal is to open multiple locations across Anne Arundel County,” states ownership. “There are new exciting changes as of 2021. The Gambrills location recently changed their name from Dog Thrive to The Pup Camp, which is a family-owned doggy daycare, boarding, and dog washing facility owned by Matthew, Mark and Nick Stewart. Both facilities were built from the ground up to provide the best experience a dog can have while also giving back to their community. For more information, visit thepupcamp.com.

On October 1, Lisa’s Cakepops cut the ribbon at its Severna Park location for the product launch of an exclusive line of cake pop decorating kits in six different themes. In addition to the holiday cake pop decorating kits, the new themes include mermaid, unicorn, galaxy, monster, princess, and birthday. For more information, visit lisascakepops.com.