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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!

Correction to the June 2025 Caper

Looks like a few mistakes were made with this month’s Caper. Our apologies. Goshen Farm is not using a time machine and going back to 2024. So, scratch what I said in my previous update. THIS summer, Goshen Farm is hosting their music series again. The first event will be held on June 20th with Cape Tree & Up to 11 performing, so grab your blanket or lawn chair and join them under the stars. Admission is free!

Also, Goshen’s Spring Open House has been rescheduled to Saturday June 21st from 10am to 2pm. This free community event includes live music, tours, demonstrations, vendors and activities. See page 5 for more details on this and other things happening over at Goshen.

Our humble apologies for the confusion…. see you around the Cape!

The Caper – June 2025 Edition

So often, Mother Nature provides reminders that she is in charge around here. While we’d all love to see the warmth and beautiful temperatures in May, she has had other plans. So, for now, we’re stuck with grey, chilly and rainy. Meh. For those with pools, good luck dipping your toes in there, goodness me. We can only hope that by the time the Strawberry Festival gets here (June 7th, you did add that date to your calendar right?), that Mom Nature has worked it out.

Speaking of the Strawberry Festival, Jerome, our fearless leader here, has much to say about it and other things this month. While I’m not sure I would call it the Superbowl, it would be fun watching Mary Lamb throw a 20 yard pass to Beau Breeden. My money is on a spiral to the pocket for a TD. Seriously though, the Strawberry Festival is that one big yearly event that we all look forward to. This year is no exception. In the rest of Jerome’s Presidential message, he thanks the Beach Attendants, thanks Mary and Jimmy Lamb for their tireless dedication for over 25 years to Cape St. Claire and the Festival. He also thanks the volunteers who always come out to dedicate themselves to the Cape. Don’t miss his message on page 1.

Frank, our Town Manager, reminds everyone that the BLUE parking stickers should now be affixed to your vehicles or risk being towed when parking at the beach or other Cape locations. Don’t forget about celebrating July 4th with the Cape! There are lots of great activities that day. More details in his message.

In community news, Goshen Farm is doing a raffle for 2 8 foot kayaks. Tickets are just $5 each. The winner will be announced on June 14th at their summer concert. Also, don’t be afraid to attend their open mic nights held at Goshen Farm. The first one is on June 7th at 5:15pm. Goshen Farm is hosting their music series again. The first event will be held on June 20th with Cape Tree & Up to 11 performing, so grab your blanket or lawn chair and join them under the stars. Admission is free!

Also, Goshen’s Spring Open House has been rescheduled to Saturday June 21st from 10am to 2pm. This free community event includes live music, tours, demonstrations, vendors and activities. See page 5 for more details on this and other things happening over at Goshen. More details in this month’s Caper.

Cape St. Claire Garden Club has been busy! They are offering thanks to everyone who attended and purchased items from their annual Plant Sale. They are also offering great advice to help with mosquitos in your backyard. They do take the summer off but feel free to go to page 6 to read more about their efforts this year.

Cape Conservation Corps, as always, provides more excellent monthly resources. This month, they discuss why you should remove invasive species from your yards. As always, Stacey with another great article. They will be at the Strawberry Festival with a free milkweed plant and a ton of information on how you can help conserve the natural Maryland environment. More information on page 9.

Want to enter a float in the July 4th parade? Now is your chance. Turn to page 13, print it out, fill it out, and submit it to Mary and [email protected]. See page 13.

The 2025 Cape Cleanup is coming to the Cape on June 11th (Wednesday) through the 13th. It will be held at the corner of Broadview and Cape St. Claire Road. More info on what you can bring to dispose of on page 17. It’s a fairly lengthy list!

It’s another PACKED issue for June so pull up a cup of coffee and settle in to this month’s Caper. See you around the Cape!

The Caper – May 2025 Edition

Spring has arrived in the Cape. Things are finally changing from brown to green, people are out walking around – it’s a most wonderful sight to see. As we move into May, Jerome, President of CSCIA, is again asking for volunteers to not only help with the Strawberry Festival coming in a few short weeks but around the Cape in general. Don’t forget that starting May 1st, all vehicles must display the CSCIA sticker in order to park in the community beaches and parks.

He also mentions the upcoming May calendar events! Beach Jams by Cape Vibes (check out the calendar right here to see when), the Cape St. Claire Volunteer Fire department Touch-a-Truck will be held on May 10th, the Garden Club’s plant sale will be on May 17th, Cape Conservation Corps “warrior” events are weekly and Goshen Farm is hosting their rescheduled open house on June 21st.

Frank Tewey’s message also reiterates that stickers are required now on your vehicles. Beach Attendants will also begin their duties this month – it’s essential that we treat those attendants with the respect they deserve. Next Quarterly Membership Meeting will be held on July 22nd at 7:30pm at the Clubhouse.

In community group news, Goshen Farm will have their first Free Friday Night Concert series starts on June 27th at 6:30pm. Don’t forget to get your Kayak Raffle tickets. Tickets are $5.

The Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be held on Saturday May 17th at the Clubhouse field from 8am – 2pm. They will have veggies, herbs, colorful annuals & perennials galore! More details in this month’s Caper.

Cape Conservation Corps has a great write-up on Mosquito control this month. As we head into mosquito season, it’s essential how you can help stem the mosquito population.

And then —- it’s nearly STRAWBERRY TIME! The 2025 Cape St. Claire Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday June 7th. Parade begins at 10:00am at the firehouse and will end at 6:00pm at the Cape St. Claire main beach. All the information you need can be found in this month’s Caper – starting on page 17. In addition, you can visit the Strawberry Festival website for more info as well. Want to find out the best way to get to the festival? Check out the berry stops page on the website or page 26 in this month’s Caper.

See you around the Cape!

The Caper – April 2025 Edition

New Caper has dropped – just in time for the weekend! In Jerome’s Presidential message, he waxes poetic about April and warmer temperatures knocking on our doorstep. He also stresses the need for volunteers in the community. He also reveals details on the major community changes coming on April 1st. Be sure you check out his message for details on this BIG CHANGE.

Frank Tewey reminds everyone to SLOW DOWN when driving through the community. As the warmer temperatures arrive, it also bring people outside and making those needed home improvements. Make sure you are reaching out to CSCIA to approval – visit here for details on the building codes. Remember that the next quarterly membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 7:30 at the clubhouse.

In community news, Goshen Farm has their spring open house on Saturday April 12th from 10am – 2pm. This FREE event is a wonderful opportunity to explore the last Colonial-era farm on the Broadneck Peninsula. Lots of great activities will be available. Check out this month’s Caper for more details.

Cape St. Claire Garden Club is celebrating 50 years this year! Now that it’s April, their Yard Of the Month teams will begin their judging, so get out there and spruce up your gardens. Also in April, they will be hosting 8 potting parties right here in the Cape. Feel free to email them at [email protected] or visit them at https://capegardenclub.wordpress.com/ for more details. Mark your calendars for Saturday May 17th from 8am to 2pm for their yearly Plant Sale being held at the Cape Clubhouse field.

In Cape Conservation Corps news, up to 25 homeowners can apply for FREE trees, to be available for planting this fall. Check out their write-up on page 8 for more details on this. Mark your calendars for some great upcoming events! April 5th is their Project Clean Stream – 9am at Graul’s Field. Also, April 9th from 6-8pm spring into CCC events Open House at Little Magothy Beach Park. More details are in this month’s Caper.

The Easter Bunny is coming to the Cape on Saturday April 12th at the main beach. The hunt will begin promptly at 11:15am. Admission to the egg hunt is by ticket only – tickets must be obtained from Whimsicality, in the CSC shopping center NOW. The cost of the tickets is 1 dozen plastic eggs and 1 bag of individually wrapped candies small enough to fit inside of the eggs. More details on this amazing community event are on page 17.

The STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL IS COMING — Saturday June 7th 2025. Parade begins at 10:00am. The princess entry form is on page 20 – now is your time to get your entries in!

See you around the Cape!