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Mother Nature really doesn’t care about Halloween or any holiday, I’m sad to admit. So, it was a soggy Halloween night this year. Still, there were tons of kids out and the candy seemed plentiful. This also marks the transition towards the holiday season. With that brings many many community events.

Beau, in his Presidential Message, discusses the resignation of our Town Manager, Ryan Anderson. The board thanked him for his 4+ years of service. The board will now start the process of searching for a new Town Manager to lead this great community. He has much more information on this search and the transition in this month’s Caper.

Also in his message, he discusses all of the activity from the October Membership meeting. It’s budget season, so be sure to review the proposed budget in this month’s’ Caper. They also discussed updates to the beach project, final reporting, maintenance reports, and technical memo updates. They will be forming a Grants Team to apply for some grants brought to the board’s attention, in order to complete the 7 remaining community sites. Please take the time to read what else Beau has to say. There’s so much more and it’s filled with GREAT information.

In other community group news, Goshen Farm will hold their annual membership meeting on January 18th, 2023 at the Cape St. Claire Clubhouse and will be a mix of in-person and virtual. Please help Goshen reach their goal of $60,000. Be sure to help by visiting https://goshenfarm.org to help.

In Garden Club news, on October 16th, they held their very successful Harvest Dinner and a slideshow to showcase the Garden of the Month recipients this past year. Their next meeting will be held on November 8th. For more information, see this month’s Caper.

Don’t miss Cape Conservation Corps’s guest speaker this week on November 4th at the clubhouse. Speaker Jackie Specht of the Nature Conservancy will be discussing Erosion Control. In this issue, Stacey Wildberger has another great article on “Invasive Plant Species Be Gone!” Don’t miss it!

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony happening on Sunday November 27th, 2022 at 6:00pm at the Gate House. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance until 7:30 so don’t miss it! On Saturday December 10th, 2022 from 8:30 to 10:30am is Breakfast with Santa. PLEASE see this month’s Caper for how to register for this fun event. Tickets go quickly!

See you around the Cape!

As the Cape braces for a rainy weekend, thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Ian, Thankfully, the Cape will not experience the kinds of devastation that Florida had. Take solace in that while we hunker down this weekend and watch the rain fall. In this month’s Caper, it’s chock full of the kind of goodness you can expect for October. In Beau’s message, he talks about the importance of volunteering and is putting out a request to sign up for many of the opportunities to be found around the Cape. If you’re interested in volunteering for the CSCIA board, feel free to email president@cscia.org… there are other opportunities out there so check out his full message.

In what we hope will be a monthly feature, The Cape Nurse has a great discussion on the types of diabetes and how you can avoid Type 2. It’s a great read.

In community news, Goshen Farm is hosting their Harvest Pasta Dinner on October 15th at Gloria De Church. They are asking for you to check out their Facebook page for more details. In addition, they are in the process now of holding their Fall Membership Drive and need your help! Check out this month’s Caper for more info.

The Garden Club has done a fantastic job this year of beautifying the many areas around the Cape. Among those areas are the Clubhouse, the islands on Green Holly and Cape St. Claire Roads and the Segree Memorial Garden by the library. See this month’s Caper for more information on what they accomplished during 2022. In addition, they will host their annual meeting on October 5th at 7:00pm with the Annapolis Horticultural Society. See this month’s Caper.

Cape Conservation Corps has their fundraiser night on October 19th from 5-7pm at Broadneck Grill. 10% of the food proceeds will benefit CCC. Weed Warriors will continue every Wednesday through October. See the Caper for more details.

It wouldn’t the October Caper without the many amazing community Halloween/Fall events. All the information and forms you need are in this Caper for the Halloween Happenings. On Thursday October 27th we have Trick or Treating in the shopping center and on Saturday October 22nd from 10am – 3pm, we have the main event at the clubhouse. Everything you need to attend these events is in this Caper.

Stay dry and eventually, I’ll see you around the Cape!

Fall is coming Capers! After a season of hot, it’s time to alter the script and cool us down. Take this time to thank your Beach Attendants for 2022. Beau, in his Presidential Message thanks all of them for their hard work this year. He also wants to remind everyone about the time changes for the schools this year… be sure to see how it will alter your morning plans. More details on this in his messaage.

Ryan, the Town Manager, offers up advice on renovating your lawn during the fall season as well as announces the upcoming dates for Cape Clean up (September 23rd and 24th) as well as the next Quarterly Membership Meeting on October 25th at 7:30pm. More details in his update.

In community news, Goshen Farm had a very successful Summer Concert series and thanked many of the people who helped put it all together. Their Open House is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 17th. More information on this and all of the other things going on in Goshen World can be found in this month’s Caper.

The Cape Garden Club has collectively contributed more than 100 volunteer hours this summer maintaining 4 community beds in the Green Holly and Cape St. Claire Islands, the clubhouse front beds & Segree Memorial Park. Thanks to them for their hard work and efforts. It looks great! More details on the Garden Club’s other awards can be found in this month’s Caper.

Cape Conservation Corps wants to remind you about their Native Fall Plant Fest and Sale taking place on September 17th from 9am to noon at the field behind the clubhouse. Low prices AND experts on hand to answer your questions? Why would you miss this event? More information on this and a great blog post from Stacey Wildberger are in this months’ Caper.

First details on all of the Fall/Halloween events can be found in this month’s Caper! Trick or Treating at the Shopping Center will be held on Thursday October 27th, 2022. Halloween Happenings will be taking place on Saturday October 22nd from 10am to 3pm. ALL the information you need for these events can be found in this month’s Caper.

So much more can be found in this September Caper. Too much! Go and check it out! See you around the Cape!

July is upon us which means another amazingly successful Strawberry Festival and July 4th parade and activities has passed. In his message, Beau thanks Mary Lamb for her tireless efforts in making the Strawberry Festival the best it can be. There are many challenges facing the board this year, amongst them are the countless business activities and the Board of Governors shortage. Beau is hoping to fill a few positions for the new year. For more details, please check out this month’s Caper. Don’t forget to join the Quarterly meeting coming up on July 26th at 7:30 at the clubhouse.

In Ryan’s Town Manager message, he reminds everyone to be kind and respectful to the awesome beach attendants. To keep the community safe and to enforce beach rules, attendants are stationed at beach properties and the boat ramp area. Please be prepared to give your name and address to attendants. If you are renting, be prepared to state your landlord’s last name as well. More tips and boat ramp safety tips, please see his message on page 3.

In community news, Goshen Farm has been hosting their summer concert series. Coming up is 3 Jerk Reaction/Diana Flynn on July 22nd and on August 12th will be the Biondi Family Band/Dirk and the Truth. Don’t forget to check them out!

The Garden Club always takes July and August off for their regular meetings but will be resuming on Tuesday September 7th with their popular Members Sharing Slideshow. Check out this month’s Caper for more details.

Cape Conservation Corps has their Native Plant Fest & Sale coming up on September 17th from 9-noon at the Cape Clubhouse field. In this month’s Caper, Stacey has a great write up on milkweeds for the iconic monarch butterfly, check it out!

There’s also more information on the 2023 Calendar Photo Contest. The photo submission deadline is Thursday October 6th, 2022. A $100 cash prize will also be awarded. Please check this month’s Caper for more information on how to submit your photo.

Don’t forget to check out the Strawberry Festival and 4th of July color photos in the month’s Caper! It’s an online exclusive!!!! On Friday September 23rd and 24th is the 2022 Cape Clean up. Check out the Caper for more details on what is and isn’t acceptable.

See you around the Cape!

Despite the chilly temperatures in April, it actually was a normal month. That probably sounds crazy to those who wondered why mother’s nature had been so cranky. That coldness to the air continues to linger into May. Yet, despite the weather, things have been interesting around the Cape. Beau, in his Presidential message, he talks about the stranded ship in the Chesapeake. Everyone is just glad that there was no long term environmental damage. He also gives a friendly reminder to check the beach policies and make sure you have your new sticker on your vehicles. They were due May 1st. Lastly, the call for volunteers is great. Between the Strawberry Festival, Weed Warrior Wednesday, volunteering with the CSC Volunteer Fire Company, Goshen Farm, the CSCIA board or the Garden Club, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer around the Cape.

Ryan, in his Town Manager message, gives a pleasant reminder to slow down while driving through the neighborhoods as children are at play. He also provides great tips for managing your yard. Don’t forget that the next quarterly membership meeting is schedule for Tuesday July 26th at 7:30pm at the clubhouse.

In community news, Goshen Farm is hosting their Goshen Farm Family Days on Saturday May 14th and 21st from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. There will be face painting, arts & crafts, science experiments, music, games, prizes and more. This year they are raffling 2 lifetime charger 10ft kayaks. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased online at https://www.goshenfarm.org or at one of their other events.

In Cape Conservation Corps news, May 7th is their native plant swap pickup from 9-11am. Mark your calendars for September 17th and their native plant fest and sale from 9-12pm… (date could change) Stacey Wildberger has a great article in this month’s Caper about the importance of volunteers… so desperately needed. Don’t miss it.

The Garden Club is hosting their plant sale on Saturday May 14th from 8am – 2pm. For more information on this great event, see this month’s Caper or visit their website.

This May issue also has the Strawberry Festival forms for those still interested in participating. Don’t forget that this AMAZING event takes place on Saturday June 4th, 2022. (rain date is Sunday June 5th) Parade begins at 10am at the firehouse. For more information on the Strawberry Festival, see this month’s Caper or their website.

See you around the Cape!

It’s celebration time in the Cape. In Beau’s Presidential message, he discusses the long and hard fought beach project at sites 1 & 2. The work is done. D.O.N.E. It’s a joyous time indeed. In his message, he lays out many of things it took to get us to completion. From all of the grants we applied for, to the financing, to all of the men and women who came together and worked so hard to make it all happen, his message has it all. You don’t want to miss it.

In Ryan’s message, he wants to let us know that the maintenance fees were due on March 1st. If you haven’t paid by now, you will owe a late fee. The first round of portable restrooms will be delivered to the Cape Beach and Parks around March 18th. CSCIA is also recruiting for seasonal beach attendants. Applicants must be 14 or older and available primarily on the weekends and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor day weekend. More information is found in this month’s Caper.

In community news, the Escape through the Cape 5K will return on April 30th, for more information on this great event, see this month’s caper. At Goshen Farm, Roy Benner was honored to receive the Eagle Scout Mentor pin from Scout Liam Doyen and his father William. He will wear this symbol of guidance to a young leader. Don’t forget that membership renewals are coming up. See the Caper for more details.

The Garden Club has their IN PERSON plant sale at the clubhouse field coming up on Saturday May 14th from 8am to 2pm. Check out their blog (and this month’s Caper) for more details. The Cape Community Swap will be held on Sunday April 3rd from 10am to 2pm. There’s a $2 entrance fee per family for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. More details on what you can bring are in this Caper.

In Cape Conservation Corps news, April 6th from 5-7 is Weed Warriors (and every Wednesday through October) and on April 8th, they will have the Serene Ravine Open House and sign reveal. Note your calendars for their native plant sale on May 14th.

Don’t forget that the Easter Bunny is coming to the Cape on Saturday April 9th at 11am at the main beach. Tickets may be obtained from WHIMSICALITY in the CSC Shopping Center – beginning March 9th during regular business hours (11:00 AM until 6:00 PM) Monday thru Saturday and Sunday (12-4pm). More information can be found in this month’s Caper. Don’t forget that the Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday June 4th @ 10am. The forms are in this month’s Caper.

Things are swinging back to normal and with spring coming, there’s no better time! See you around the Cape everyone.