The Caper – May 2026 Edition
If there’s one thing that is predictable this time of year, it’s that the weather will be highly unpredictable. Those thinking we were going to slide into summer after a warm spring were mistaken. The 80’s from a few weeks ago were merely a tease for what has amounted to jacket weather again. Frustrating. All we can do it prepare for the warmer temperatures – this new Caper gets us doing that.
Thor has a lot to say this month in his Presidential and all of it is important. He talks about the recent clearing activity at the Cape St. Claire fire station. This station has been a staple of the community since 1955. It’s long overdue and we’re all so glad that it’s finally happening. Thor also thanks the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, County Executive Steuart Pittman and District 5 County Council member Amanda Fielder and the many other stakeholders for moving that project along.
In a new set of features (with this old board member LOVES!) Thor takes a minute to highlight those in the community who work hard behind the scenes. This month, he thanks Becky Benner and the team at Goshen Farm who played an important role in supporting the mitigation efforts tied to the new fire station. See page 8 to learn about the huge efforts that Becky has given in service to the community. Also, in another new feature, he announces the first Cape Cornerstone, featuring Cape Ace Hardware and its owner, Melissa Wade Ward. (See page 15)
Frank Tewey, in this Town Manager message, mentions the new SAND colored parking stickers that went out this year. Make sure they are affixed to your vehicles so you can continue to enjoy the Cape amenities. Also, he reminds everyone that Beach Attendants will be out soon – please mind your manners. The next Quarterly Membership Meeting will be held on July 28th at 7:30pm at the clubhouse.
In community group news, the Cape St. Claire Garden Club wants to give a shoutout to their first Yard of the Month winners (see page 6) Also, set your calendar for Saturday May 2nd at the Clubhouse field from 8am to 2pm where they will be hosting their annual plant sale. See you there!
Goshen Farm will be hosting their Family Day on Saturday May 2nd from 10am to 2pm. Feel free to grab some plans at the Plant sale and then head over to Goshen to enjoy their hands on learning and family fun. Goshen has a very busy summer season coming up – check out the list of events on page 10.
Cape Conservation Corps is giving trees away again! Up to 25 lucky homeowners can apply for FREE trees, to be available for planting this fall. See their application on page 12 and get your tree!!
And – of course – the Mack Daddy of all events is right around the corner – the Strawberry Festival. All of the various sign up forms are available in this Caper as well as on the website for the festival. Details for the festival can also be found in this month’s Caper on page 7. Hope to see you there!
See you around the Cape!