The Caper – July/August 2025 Edition

The 2025 Summer here in Maryland has really turned out to by a real stinker by Mother Nature. It’s either absurdly hot and humid or pouring buckets. I haven’t figured out which one is worse. Should we take a vote? Either way, the fact that the July/August Caper edition is now in your hands, that tells me that summer has reached its apex and is now on the way out of here. You either love or hate summer – I’m more in the 2nd camp on that one but I digress.

Speaking of which, this Caper is coming in hot. It’s full of the goodness you would expect from a double issue. Jerome waxes poetic, once again, about Independence Day, patriotism, and the glory of neighborhood beach strolls. He reminds us Cape St. Claire was basically born on Flag Day (June 14, 1949), which feels incredibly on-brand. Community pride runs high, and there’s even a shout-out to the local beach attendants. Be nice to them — for many, it’s their first job.

Frank Tewey, in his Town Manager message, has become the Cape’s hype man for activities. Strawberry Festival? A sticky, sweet success. July 4th? Red, white, and booming! He also reminds residents that Cape is more than just water access — it’s a lifestyle. You can fish, boat, hike, garden, or join 37 community orgs, each more charmingly specific than the last.

In Community news, Goshen Farm is throwing summer concerts and a “Wine Down at the Farm” event (come for the wine, stay for the Cold Brew 42 cover band). Also, turns out some of the farm’s former residents were part of the Underground Railroad. Cape’s got deep roots and deeper meaning.

Cape Conservation Corps are waging an all-out war against bushkiller vine (yes, that’s a real thing) and inviting you to join the “Mosquito Bucket Challenge.” It involves buckets, bacteria, and zero room for standing water. Meanwhile, the Garden Club is giving out Yard of the Month awards and planning a Secret Garden Tour that ends with a potluck BBQ. If there’s a more wholesome sentence than that, we haven’t found it.

This issue also shows off the two biggest events of the year – the Strawberry Festival and our July 4th parade and activities. Strawberry Festival and 4th of July photo spreads include hot dogs, tiaras (on both kids and dogs), patriotic golf carts, and enough red to blind a fire truck. If your kid wore face paint or rode a scooter, they’re probably in it.

See you around the Cape!