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Summer has most definitely arrived. Temperatures have been soaring in the 90’s pretty regularly and that means people have been out and about. With that comes mask wearing and keeping a safe distance from others. Staying safe and staying cool has certainly been challenging in a year full of challenges.

Sadly, as the summer months continue, there’s nothing but uncertainty about all of the Cape events. So many cancellations. The Strawberry festival is still on a postponed status. We are hoping to be able to have a Strawberry Festival Fall theme this year. Please stay tuned for more details on that.

The clubhouse will be reopening to 50% capacity starting August 1st. There will also be a $100 COVID cleaning fee which is necessary to offset the costs associated with cleaning the clubhouse between every event. More details can be learned by emailing [email protected].

We will be hosting the Quarterly Meeting on July 28th at 7:30pm. It will be remote using GoToMeeting. There will be no votes taken and will simply be informational to catch everyone up on what’s been taking place since we last met back in January. We will be posting to Facebook and this website once we have the links and information ready.

See you around the Cape!

It’s a strange time indeed. Uncertainty. Masks in public. Social distancing. I’ve heard about these things so much in recent months, that I hesitate to say them anymore here.

So I won’t. In bad news, the Strawberry Festival has been postponed. 😢 The Strawberry Festival committee is working on rescheduling it. In this Caper, Mary has a heartfelt message for all of you about this cherished event. In addition, the Strawberry Festival Princess Entry form is in this issue. It’s not too early to get those submissions in. The President’s message talks about those things we shall not name and tries to give hope. The Town Manager, Ryan, shares great lawn care tips as well as updating the community. Don’t miss it.

Normally, this is the spot where I’d go into all of the upcoming events. Sadly, there aren’t that many. The Garden Club is doing a virtual plant sale. Pre-orders are available now. Choose your plants online and pick them up curbside. It runs from May 8th through the 11th. Head on over to https://cape-garden-club-plant-sale.myshopify.com/ to order online!

This issue also contains a letter from our County Executive Steuart Pittman. He discusses the shoreline project and the next steps. We also share great tips on “The Disease that Must Not Be Named” as well as its impact on garbage collection, etc.

Capers, stay safe, be well. We’ll see each other real soon.

It’s a time of major uncertainty. As I type this now, Governor Larry Hogan has shut down the state of Maryland with his Stay at Home order. If your business is not essential, you are not allowed to be open. If you want to go for a walk, do so with your family only and at a social distance. These measures are necessary to stop the spread of this disease. All citizens of Maryland need to conform.

Strange times we are living in now. There are a lot of great resources you can use to get more information on this pandemic. Some more interesting sites to check out is the one by Johns Hopkins. Another great resource is by healthdata. You can see when the experts think it will peak in this state and all others. I encourage you to check it out.

It’s a time for us to come together, remotely of course, to try to stop its spread.

In the meantime, I’ve got the newest Caper for you to check out. The President’s perspective is up to date as of last week and since then more changes have been enacted. Still, his message still speaks true. Most of the events listed in the Caper will probably be cancelled but no official word is out on that. Check back for updates.

Ryan, our Town Manager, puts out a call for Beach Attendants for the upcoming summer season. We have lowered the minimum age to 15. We are hoping to A) have a great beach season B) have a great staff to ensure everyone’s safety. For details on how to apply, see this month’s Caper.

There’s a great write-up on the history of Goshen Farm and a 45th anniversary of the Garden club write-up as well. This should take up a little of your quarantine time. Cape Conservation Corps has another great article in this Caper by Stacey Wildberger. It’s a must read. The Cape Swim Club has posted a great article on the history of the pool. Check it out.

Please remember, ALL EVENTS you read about in this Caper are up in the air so please assume nothing. We’ll try to keep you posted as we know.

Stay healthy and safe everyone.

A new year has begun! I’m sure many New Year’s resolutions have already been broken but for those who have stuck with them, big props to you. Bill’s message in this Caper talks about changes to the Cape and hopes for 2020.

The Shoreline Project is full steam ahead with plans on it starting in April. We cleared a major hurdle with getting the proper permission from the County to get a loan to finish the funding that we require.

Even though CSC has been snow-less this winter, Ryan, our Town Manager, gives great snow removal tips and tips for keeping your pipes from freezing for when mother nature finally decides to make it cold and give us snow.

It’s that time of year where most of the community organizations meet to prepare for the Spring and summer. Goshen Farm kicks off their 2020 schedule on March 8th with Java & Jazz/Tea and Tunes. The Garden Club welcomes Debby Ward of Prior Unity Garden on February 4th to the clubhouse to speak about Growing Edibles in Small Spaces. Cape Conservation Corps holds their Guest Speaker Event on April 17th at 7:00pm. Don’t miss CCC’s great article by Stacey Wildberger called “Got Host Plants? Get butterflies!”

Stay healthy while the Winter Blues march on. See you around the Cape!

Fall is in full swing here now. If you hung around the shopping center yesterday between 5:30 and 6:30, you know exactly what I mean. The kid’s excitement from all of the candy is how the Cape kicks off Halloween. Looks like mother nature will cooperate and give Halloween Happenings, which is due to take place this Saturday, a chance to go off without a hitch.

The new Caper is full of what you would expect for the end of October. Bill’s message talks about the tragedy that recently struck the Cape and how we can help cope with it. Ryan, the town manager, talks about leaf litter and how it poses a threat to our water quality. His message this month is not to be missed. In upcoming events, as I’ve already said, Halloween Happenings is due to take place this Saturday from 10am to 3pm. CCC is holding their 5th annual Harvest Bash next Friday, November 1st. Tickets are still $25 but will go up at the door.

This month’s Caper also contains the upcoming budget for 2021. Please remember that the Annual meeting is due to take place on January 14th at 7:30 at the clubhouse. We’ll be electing new board members and voting on the budget. Please take the time to review.

Hate to jump ahead but Santa is due to the guardhouse on December 1st and then will be stopping by for Breakfast with Santa, taking place on December 14th. More information on Breakfast with Santa is in this Caper.

See you around the Cape!

It certainly doesn’t feel like it but fall has officially arrived. Cool weather is coming but summer is hanging on for dear life. Bill’s message in this Caper talks about things to come with this wonderful season. He also gives an update on the entrance sign on Cape St. Claire Road which I’m sure will dazzle. It’s also a call for anyone who is interested in serving this great community, it’s time for nominations for new board members so please drop Ryan Anderson a line to get more information.

So many events are set to take over the Cape over the coming month. Are you ready? Here’s a quick breakdown:

Goshen is having their Fall Harvest pasta dinner on October 12th at Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. The Garden Club is set to have their next meeting on Tuesday October 3rd at 7pm at the clubhouse. On Sunday October 20th, they will also be hosting their Annual Dinner Potluck with the season’s Yard of the Month winners as their honored guests. The Cape Community Swap is set for Sunday October 20th from 10am-2pm at the cape clubhouse fields.

The shopping center will be giving out the candy on Thursday October 24th at 5:30. Candy usually goes fast so please be there by 5:30. Halloween Happenings, the 2nd biggest event of the year, is set for October 26th down at the cape clubhouse fields from 10am to 3pm. Admission requires $5.00 per child and the donation of non-perishable food items. More details on this and the registration form can be found in this month’s Caper.

Photo submission for the 2020 Calendar Photo contest are set for Thursday October 4th. More details on how to enter are in this Caper. And lastly, to round out October (okay, err, and slightly into November), Cape Conservation Corps will be having their annual Harvest Bash at the cape clubhouse on Friday, November 1st from 7pm to 10pm. Be there!

I’ll see all of you around the Cape!

We cannot believe that summer is almost over. It was just yesterday that we walked down Cape St. Claire Road and celebrated the Strawberry Festival. Before you know it, the leaves will be changing and the temps will start to drop. Good times are a comin’ around the Cape. This Caper is chuck full of goodness. Bill talks about the “outside of the Cape” dilemma in his message. It’s not to be missed. The Town Manager, Ryan Anderson, thanks the Beach Attendants and gives an important message to the Cape drivers. Best not miss it.

In community news, The Beach Restoration project is moving along. Can you believe that we hope it have it all finished by next year’s Strawberry Festival? Wouldn’t that be something?

In community events, Goshen Farm is having their Fall Open House on September 14th from 10-4pm and Cape Conservation Corps is having their natives plant sale on September 21st. Tickets are still available for the Harry Sawyer fundraiser which will be held on Friday September 6th at 6pm at the clubhouse. More details in the Caper. The Garden Club is having a Sharing Garden Stories Slideshow on Tuesday September 3rd at 7pm at the clubhouse. Don’t forget that plans are ramping up for Halloween Happenings which will be held on Saturday October 26th from 10am to 3pm, more details and registration forms are inside this Caper. Lots of details are also available in this Caper on the next Cape Community Swap which is scheduled for Sunday October 20th at 10am to 2pm.

Busy, busy!!! We hope to see you around the Cape!