The Caper – May 2023 Edition
It’s the Pre-Strawberry Festival issue and it’s strawberry jam packed. In Beau’s Presidential message, he keeps it short by only running to two pages (😉) but as always, has great things to say. Spring is a hectic time. In addition to normal board meetings, there have been many sessions with the Chesapeake National Recreational Area (CNRA) at the Federal Level, with local properties being considered, such as Whitehall. He gives great detail on the process thus far. Frank, the new Town Manager, has really hit the ground running. He is learning the systems very quickly and beginning to make assessments to help improve as an organization, in both the short and long term. He has conducted interviews for beach attendants, and is looking for some help regarding part-time groundskeeping for the summer maintenance of our beaches and parks.
Frank, the Town Manager, is warning everyone with the arrival to spring to slow down when driving around Cape’s roads. Also, you should’ve received your orange sticker for this year (if you paid your $10 dues) so if you haven’t received them, be sure to contact the office. Also, if you’re taking on any summer construction projects, be sure you read the building codes.
The Cape Nurse has a great write-up on Printer Claus, the Cape’s mysterious person using a 3-dimensional printer to create palm-sized colorful toys (animal creatures, lettering, lights, etc…) and placing them around the neighborhood for folks to discover. It’s been a real treat. She talks about why that act of kindness is so important for us in her great Caper article.
In other community news, Goshen Farm’s summer concert series kicks off this year on June 16th with Sparks and McCoy / Guava Jelly. They start at 6:30pm at Goshen Farm. Also, don’t forget to sign up as a member this year and to get into their free kayak giveaway. Information can be found in this month’s Caper.
Don’t forget that the Garden Club has their Annual Plant Sale on May 20th at the Cape Clubhouse field. This is a must see event for those who want to add a little green and color to their gardens. More details can be found in the Caper.
In Cape Conservation Corps news, join CCC on June 24th as they travel through Cape to visit the three 2022 Habitat
Hero winners and see what they are doing to be a good steward of their land. Details on how to attend this event, see this month’s Caper. As always, every Wednesday night through October they will meet at one of the 3 areas to remove invasive plants and plant natives. Details can be found on their Facebook group page.
Saturday June 3rd, 2023, the event the entire Cape has been waiting for … the STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. Sign up forms are in this month’s caper. Parade begins at 10am at the firehouse so don’t miss it!
See you around the Cape!