Author: cscia

It’s that time of year again where everyone gets sick, we don’t want to go outside for fear that we’ll get frostbite and where some of our neighbors still won’t take their Christmas decorations down. Still, we know that deep down… spring isn’t too far away. In this month’s Caper, we’ve got a changing of the guard. Beau Breeden, the Cape’s mayor in name only, President extraordinaire has taken a backseat to Jerome Zadera (former Mr. Moneybags). Congratulations to him for taking on the challenging role of President. In his first President’s Perspective, he thanks previous President’s (including yours truly), the current board members and Frank Tewey, Leslie Coble, and Dottie Ballard. He also gives us a sweet, tear filled biography. It’s a must read. Teamwork does indeed make the dream work.

Frank Tewey, in this Town Manager message, also congratulates Jerome on becoming President and welcomes the newest board member, Adam Harris. He also provides a friendly reminder on the annual maintenance fee renewal postcards you’ve received. Fees are due by March 1st!

In community news, Escape Through the Cape 5K & 1 mile fun run is slated for Saturday April 20th. More details on page 4. Goshen Farm has their Java & Jazz/Tea & tunes event coming up on March 10th from 3pm – 5pm at Goshen Farm. Don’t miss it. The Cape Garden club has a great write up in this month’s Caper, don’t forget to mark your calendars for their Annual Plant sale on Saturday May 18th.

Cape Conservation Corps is offering their first ever College Scholarship for 2024. One graduating senior will be awarded $1,000 to pursue a degree focusing on environmental studies. More information on this great opportunity can be found on page 9.

This issue offers a GREAT 2023 Year in Review photo album. Check out a quick snapshot of all the great events that were held this year. See which pictures made the cut! Check it out on page 13-16.

Lastly, don’t forget that the Easter Bunny is coming to the Cape on Saturday March 23th on the main beach. Mark your calendars and check out more details on page 17.

Stay warm and see you (bundled up!) around the Cape!

The Holiday Season is upon us. Nothing beats driving into the Cape from Cape St. Claire Road and checking out that lit Christmas tree and guardhouse. NOTHING. Thanks to everyone who came out to light that tree up even through the nasty weather. In Beau’s Presidential message, he thanks all the volunteers who made the tree lighting extra special. Big thanks to Santa and Mrs. Clause for their generous hospitality.

Also in his message, he talks about the upcoming Annual Meeting, being held on Tuesday January 9th, 2024 at the club house. Don’t forget to grab your ballot in this month’s Caper. It’s also budget time so don’t forget to review this fiscal year’s budget. Beau goes into all of the details on what will need to change. Beau also discusses the proposed amendments to the CSCIA Bylaws, that will also need to be voted on. To view these in more detail, check out our website. Also, this will be the last Presidential term for Beau Breeden (at least for now… 😉). As always, Cape St. Claire is indebted to him for all of his efforts throughout the years. Say hi and thank you the next time you see him.

Frank Tewey, the Town Manager, in his message, talks about annual maintenance fee renewal time. The yellow postcards will be mailed out in late December.

In Community news, the Cape Garden Club will host a workshop on Tuesday January 2nd at 7pm at the clubhouse. They recently hosted two very successful events, their Terrarium Workshop back in November and recently their Evergreen Wreath Workshop.

On 12/9 Cape Conservation Corps will be doing Ivy removal at Deep Creek Marina. Their message this month gives their full year in review for 2023. Don’t miss this great article about all the ways they have helped to improve the community this year.

In the middle of the Caper, you’ll find the budget, ballot and biographies for the residents who want to serve the board. Take your time to read and review and don’t forget to cast your vote.

Then… the Christmas festivities are plentiful in this issue. Don’t miss the Christmas word search and the history of the Candy Cane. Plus, all of the businesses and churches around the Cape will be celebrating the magic of Christmas-time. Be sure to check out the upcoming schedules in this issue.

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas to all of you! See you around the Cape … ~Bill

Now that another successful Halloween is in the books, the Christmas music has already begun. I can hear Mariah Carey singing in the background. Too early? That’s up to you to decide.

In Beau’s Presidential message in this month’s Caper he thanks many of the community members (Mary Lamb and Joe Peterson from Til Next Time Salon) for a very successful Movie Night held at the main beach. He also talks about Cape Conservation Corps successful fall plant sale along with the first En Plein Air event held at Little Magothy. So many great events in this great community. It’s also time to talk really serious CSCIA news. It’s BUDGET season! In this month’s Caper he lays out the budget for FY2025. Don’t miss it.

In Frank Tewey’s message, he also discusses the budget for FY25 and all of the details therein. It’s important for all of us to understand how CSCIA manages the communities money. In addition, the marinas will be winterized on November 30th with all the plumbing shut off and all lines drained at Deep Creek and Lake Claire. Mark your calendars slip holders!

In other community news, The Garden Club will be hosting their Terrarium Workshop on November 7th at the Cape St. Claire Clubhouse. Also mark your calendars for their Evergreen Wreath Workshop on November 29th. More details in side this Caper!

Cape Conservation Corps has a great write-up in this month’s Caper about the value of trees. In addition, they have information on their Ivy removal coming up on December 9th… location is TBD.

The 5th annual holiday tree lighting is scheduled for Sunday November 26th at 6:00pm at the Community’s Entrance Guard Shack. It’s a must see yearly event! Don’t miss it!

Santa is coming to the Cape St. Claire Clubhouse on Saturday December 9th, 2023. There are two time slots – 8:30 and 10:30am. These seats go quickly so I would view this Caper right now and submit it to Mary Lamb. Details and the submission form for this amazing event are in this month’s Caper!

Be sure to take the time and read through the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 … the whole thing is in this month’s Caper. It’s important.

See you around the Cape!