The Caper – June 2024 Edition
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” – By Sherry Anderson
Volunteering can be a rewarding experience… I look back on my Cape St. Claire Improvement Association volunteering mostly fondly and sometimes I break out into a cold sweat at some of the shenanigans we had to deal with (pier anyone?). No one reads these posts of mine to listen to me talk about things I have or haven’t done of course but Jerome, in his Presidential message, started it. His overall point, as usual, is a good one. So many in Cape St. Claire simply don’t know what it takes to make this community operate. Most visit the shopping center not realizing that CSCIA owns the parking lot. Many visit Cape Pool and don’t realize that CSCIA owns the land the pool is on. The beaches and marinas, of course.. most don’t realize that yeah, CSCIA owns them too. It takes a village to run a town and although CSCIA and the board members of, never ask for the recognition, it would be nice if every once in a while, they heard a thank you. <sigh> Well, such is the life of volunteers anyway. At the next board meeting, I propose that February 30th of every year will be Cape St. Claire Volunteer Recognition Day! Who’s with me?!?
Frank Tewey, the Town Manager, in his message, congratulates all of the graduates from high school, trade school, colleges and universities! Silver parking stickers have been issued and are now in effect. Please make sure you have them affixed to your vehicles. More details in his message.
In community news, the Strawberry Festival, held on Saturday June 1st was amazing. The weather was spectacular, Mary Lamb and the Strawberry Festival organization put on another great show. Thanks to all who volunteered! (See what I did there?)
Goshen Farm is giving away 2 Lifetime Daylight 8 foot kayaks at just $5 per ticket. Winners will be announced at their next upcoming Summer Concert on June 14th at 6:30pm. Free! Two bands will be participating – Acousticafe & 21012 Band. What’s stopping you? In addition, Cape JOM Sound Team will be hosting an Open Mic summer series at Goshen Farm. Sign ups open at 5:15pm and the music starts at 6pm. June 7th and July 19th are the first two.
Cape Garden Club will be taking a bus trip on Saturday June 8th from 8am to 6pm to Chanticleer & Stoneleigh Gardens. July & August will be their summer break. Over the past 2 years, the Garden Club has had 18 new members sign up! Congrats! More details and colorful writeup with pictures can be found in this month’s Caper.
Cape Conservation Corps spent their May 4th planting over 1000 native plan landscape plugs at Little Magothy Beach park. Coming up tomorrow, they will be doing a Habitat Hero Tour of the last three winners. Come and see what makes their yards a HEALTHY HABITAT.
Don’t forget to get ready for the Cape St. Claire 4th of July Celebration coming up on, errr, the 4th of July. There will be a parade, starting in the same location as the Strawberry Festival. More details and the entry forms can be found in this month’s Caper.
Lastly, 2024 Cape Clean-up will be in Wednesday June 12th, Thursday June 13th and Friday June 14th at the corner of Broadview and Cape St. Claire Road. Check out details in this month’s Caper for what you can or cannot bring!
See you around the Cape!
“Every one of us has the ability to raise awareness, volunteer, educate our friends and family, and give back to our communities.” ~Matt Barnes