Author: cscia

I saw a funny Facebook short that made fun of us for how quick we jump on the Fall bandwagon. Second that we can, we hit Starbucks for the Pumpkin lattes, we throw up the Halloween decorations, close the pools, and start apple picking. Then, mother nature keeps temps warm and humid and our enthusiasm is worn by the lack of real fall weather once it actually gets here. It happens every year but I still love it. I mean, who doesn’t love those light jacket days? I do. Although, I do think that Starbucks coffee is highly overrated – I digress.

As with all things Cape, some amazing project is going on. Jerome, in his Presidential message, brings everyone up to speed on the beach projects. So much hard work has taken place down at our beaches and still so much to do. He lays out the plans for using the dredging material to help support the 1,625 linear feet of shoreline restoration and enhancement and 900 linear feet of stream restoration. In addition, there are proposed improvements to consist of a marsh area at the mouth of Lake Claire. So many details, so please be sure to read this edition of the Caper.

In Frank Tewey’s message, he gives a shoutout to all of the hard work done by Cape Conservation Corps at the Serene Ravine and Little Magothy Beach. He also provides so real pro tips on handling the leaves that are starting to drop from the trees. Should you rake ’em or leave ’em? He answers that for you.

In community news, Goshen Farm has their final open mic night coming up on Saturday October 12th.. sign ups start at 4pm. On Saturday October 19th, 2024, they are having their Harvest Pasta Dinner at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. They are also warning the community about email fraud attempts. CSCIA has also experienced this. It’s when someone is pretending to be someone else and asking for money. Please ignore. Details inside this Caper.

Community Swap will be held on Sunday October 13th from 10am to 2pm at the Cape Clubhouse field. Details on what you can bring are inside of this month’s Caper – page 7. The Cape Garden club is holding their next meeting on Tuesday October 2nd at the clubhouse where they are hosting Stormy Acres Beekeeping to talk about Basic Beekeeping 101. On October 20th, they will celebrate another happy year together at their annual Harvest Dinner Potluck.

Cape Conservation Corps will be installing a Teaching Library at Little Magothy Beach on October 5th and on the 18th and 19th, join them for their 100 Trees & Shrubs planting days. This month, Stacey Wildberger has a great write-up about Cape Conservation Corps Fight Against Invasives. A must read.

And then… boom shaka laka, with October just around the corner, Halloween Happenings will take place on October 19th from 10am to 3pm. Advanced registration IS REQUIRED but you can get them inside this month’s Caper. Lots of info here so don’t miss it. It’s on page 19.

Enjoy your pumpkin spice latte and this month’s Caper! See you around the Cape.

Ahhh, the season is changing. Pumpkin Spice Lattes have returned to Starbucks. The stores have popped way open with fall displays. Soon, the temps will cool…. the leaves will change…

Jerome, in his Presidential message, talks about the seasons changing. The first sign that they are is Back to School which started today. As we send our kiddos off for another year, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that we only borrow our kids for a short time. Don’t take that send off for granted. Jerome hopes that every school year is filled with exciting new opportunities, growth and learning, and community support. It’s a great message, so don’t miss it.

Frank Tewey, the Town Manager, thanks the Beach Ambassadors for another great season as well as the residents for their cooperation. It was another great year. He also provides great tips on getting that yard work done. Time for cleanup is coming soon!

In community news, Goshen Farm will be dedicating a tree in the Memorial Grove to Dr. E Joseph “Joe” Lamp who passed away in December of 2023. More details on his amazing life and career can be found in this issue. Goshen’s last summer concert will be held on September 6th from 6:30 – 8:30pm. The Biondi Family Band and 24 Karat will be in attendance. The Cape JOM Sound Team will also be hosting their last Open Mic summer series on September 20th. More details inside.

Cape Garden Club resumes their membership meetings on Tuesday September 3rd at the Cape Clubhouse. Want to learn more about gardening in the Cape and what their members learned this summer? This meeting is for you. 7:30pm.

Cape Conservation Corps’s announced their Habitat Hero for 2024 and it’s Jamie Wilhelm! Congrats! Feel free to visit this website to read about her journey.

Don’t forget about submitting your best photos to the 2025 calendar photo contest. For entries details, see this month’s Caper. Remember that the Cape Community Swap will be on Sunday October 13th from 10am – 2pm. Details on what you should bring are in here.

See you around the Cape!

I believe we’ve run out of superlatives to describe how hot it’s been this summer.

“It’s really hot!”
“It’s a real scorcher!”
“My sweat’s been sweating!”
“It’s hot as Hades!”
“Mother nature is hammered!”

Those phrases have worked in the past but they simply don’t cut it anymore. BWI hit 104 yesterday. That’s like Death Valley hot. Although, humidity there barely crests 20% so, they don’t have a thing on us. Capers, we’re in this sweat box together, let’s embrace it but reminisce about times when it was cooler out. Like the beginning of June and the Strawberry Festival. Jerome, in his Presidential Perspective message, discusses how amazing that event truly was. Was it the biggest ever? You’ll need to read to find out. He also provides some great “swimming near boat piers” advice and gives more gratitude to the many volunteers of Cape St. Claire.

Frank Tewey, in his Town Manager message, also thanks the many members of the Strawberry Festival Committee and the hard work they do every year. Reminder that the Quarterly Membership Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 23rd at 7:30pm.

In community news, Goshen Farm has their next Summer Concert on July 26th from 6:30 – 8:30pm. In addition, their Wine Down At the Farm event will be held on Sunday August 18th from 4-7pm. More details on these great events can be found in this month’s Caper.

Cape St. Claire Garden Club has added 18 new members in the past 2 years. It’s a growing club that thanks you for everyone’s support over the years. Check out this month’s Caper for more information.

Cape Conservation Corps has another outstanding article discussing “Lessons Learned by a Garden Advisor” which offers a ton of great information about creating your best yard.

The best part about the online edition of the Caper?? COLOR PHOTOS! In this issue is the Strawberry Festival 2024 and July 4th 2024 recap photo collages. Amazing displays from our amazing community.

Hey photo nerds! Now if your time to enter this year’s Calendar Photo Contest. See this month’s Caper for information on how to enter to get your photo featured in the 2025 calendar.

Stay cool, Capers. See you around the Cape!

“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