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The Caper – March 2022 Edition

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.

The Caper – February 2022 Edition

Last time I did one of these, Jeff Roche was the President and it was unseasonably warm. Now? Jeff Roche has gracefully retired his Presidential gavel (with MANY MANY thanks to him) and it’s been a frigid January. What a difference a month makes. Congratulations to Beau Breeden for becoming President of the community again. We all know that Cape St. Claire will be in good hands.

In Beau’s “first” Presidential message, he thanks Jeff for his hard work over the last year. In addition, the board lost a valuable asset this past year in Jerome Zadera. He will be missed. Congratulations are in order to Joe Angel who has stepped up and gotten on the board for the next 3 years. We welcome his presence.

In Ryan, the Town Managers message, he mentions that the yellow postcards have been sent and a reminder that the yearly $10 dues are due March 1st. He also offers some snow removal tips so don’t miss out.

In community group news, the Youth Sailing signups will being on March 1st, 2022 at 5:00-6:30pm outside of the Cape Clubhouse. More information can be found on their website: http://www.capeyouthsailing.com

Goshen Farm will be participating in the Maryland Day activities on Saturday March 26th, 2022. House and Garden tours will be available by reservation only. For more information on this event please contact the Communications Chair at [email protected]. Their annual Java and Jazz will be help on March 13th from 3pm to 5pm at the Cape St. Claire clubhouse. More information on this event and membership renewals can be found in this month’s Caper.

The Cape Garden Club will again host the entertaining and informative speaker Claire Jones, a professional horticulturalist and landscape designer. Also on Sunday, February 20th, they will host their popular annual Winter Sowing Workshop. More information on these great events can be found in this month’s Caper.

Cape Conservation Corps offers up a great article from Stacey Wildberger about Native Evergreens Offer Year Round Interest. In addition, they are currently doing a membership drive. Go to https://capeconservationcorps.org/donate-now for more details.

Winter will continue it’s grip here in Maryland for the short term so stay warm! See you around the Cape!

Beach Restoration Project – Update 2 (1-12-2022)

Capers,

We wanted to provide an update on the Beach Projects after a few weather delays last week and challenging tides to start this week.

Work at Site 2 began over the holidays and you may have seen the installation of some of the Root Wads in water. There is more work to be done both adding Root Wads and & Oyster Reefs, but this will be halted to complete work at Site 1 first.

Site 1 work has commenced again today and all activity will be focused on completing Site 1 Main Beach during our Time of Year Restrictions for construction.

The crews will be off loading equipment back on Main Beach, demo some of the old walls damaged in the late October storms, build out the Cobble Bar/ Beach and Groin feature that is now finally permitted through all agencies. This feature has been the missing piece for helping protect homeowners properties, while providing access and stability to the shifting sands within the Main Beach Project Area.

Work is expected to take 2-3 weeks, depending on mother nature of course. Once Main Beach is completed, the focus will become Site 2, completing the entire project, including the Batten Board Groin.

Feel free to contact us with questions at [email protected]

Board and Annual Meeting Updates

Due to the rise in COVID and the mask mandates, the CSCIA board will be holding their monthly board meeting virtually on Monday January 10th, 2022 at 7:30pm. For those residents who want to join in, this is the link to the meeting:

Monthly Board Meeting
Mon, Jan 10, 2022 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/777037453

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123

Access Code: 777-037-453

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/777037453

On Tuesday, our Annual Membership meeting will take place. It will be a hybrid event. For those residents who are comfortable with attending, it will be held at the clubhouse at its usual time on Tuesday January 11th at 7:30pm. There’s also a virtual option for those who would like that. This is the invite ;information for this. We will be voting on the budget, as well as voting in new members to the board. We look forward to “seeing” you over the next two days!

Annual Membership Meeting
Tue, Jan 11, 2022 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/510426365

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 510-426-365

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/510426365

We hope to see you at both events!


Beach Restoration Project(s) Update

Capers,

We hope you had a safe and healthy holiday week with family & friends.

We wanted to take a moment a give a brief update on our Beach Restoration efforts as we shift focus on sites for the next couple of weeks.

At Main Beach, or Site 1, we will be cleaning up as we have completed dredge activities of the Little Magothy Channel and first phase replenishment activities along Main Beach shoreline. You will see some clean up, grading and removal of the turbidity curtain over the next couple days.

At Lake Claire Beach, Site 2, will begin staging operations and begin installation of oyster reef balls/root wads tomorrow hopefully.

Work at Site 2 will also include the installation of the vinyl sheet batten board bulkhead along the east side the boating pier over the next two weeks or so.

Please keep in mind, both sites are considered active construction sites, remain out of any areas marked, fenced in and off any equipment.

If you are out in the water, please remain at least 300ft from any moored barges or working barges for safety and navigational purposes. Especially kayaks, canoes and paddle boarders who may be trying to get an up close look, we have had some close calls and need to heed safety first.

After the New Year, we will post an update to the next phase of Main Beach restoration activities scheduled to be completed in January. Information on the project can be found here: https://cscia.org/cape-st-claire/beach-restoration-project/

Any questions, you can reach us at [email protected]

Thanks for your patience while we work to improve the local habitat & resiliency of our watershed in Magothy & Chesapeake Bay.

The Caper – December 2021/January 2022 Edition

The Holiday season is in full swing in Cape St. Claire. With the Holiday season comes change. Jeff Roche, who has led the Cape as President over the past year, won’t be President again in 2022. Please give him a round of applause for all of the hard work he did for Cape St. Claire in 2021. Thank you, Jeff.

Ryan Anderson, our Town Manager, is letting everyone know that the annual maintenance fee renewal forms will be going out in the mail soon. Keep an eye out in your mailbox for that little yellow postcard. The fees are due by March 1st. He also provides some great Holiday season tips. Don’t forget that our Annual Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday January 11th 2022. At this meeting, we’ll be electing board members and voting on the budget and a $5 increase to the SCBD Fee. Please review the ballot and budget requests in this month’s Caper.

In Community group news, Goshen farm announced that their Round Up campaign, taking place at Cape Ace, managed to raise more than $4,798.95. Goshen also lists out their upcoming 2022 events which start with their Annual Meeting at the clubhouse on January 19th at 7:30.

The Garden Club’s next meeting will be held on February 1st, 2022 and will be with their renowned garden speaker, Claire Jones.

Cape Conservation Corps has a GREAT summary write-up on their amazing 2021 and their plans for 2022. Their Wednesday Weed Warriors program has logged over 300 hours and removed hundreds of invasive plants. They continue to do great work around the community.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2022!

The Caper – November 2021 Edition

Fall is in full bloom finally. Summer really held out during the month of October and gave us some really spectacular weather ’round these parts. Last night, Halloween, was no exception. Capers, we really do Halloween right. It’s so amazing to see everyone out with their families, dressed up and enjoying this community. Such good times and good memories being made.

Jeff, President of CSCIA, talks about recruitment and the need to have new board members. Please be sure to submit your name and information to Jeff at [email protected] or drop it off at the CSCIA office located at 1223 River Bay Road. Ryan, the Town Manager, discusses the winterizing of the piers down at Deep Creek and Lake Claire. Work on that will begin on Monday November 22nd. Check this month’s Caper for more information on what you should do to help prepare for the coming winter season. Also, we’re happy to announce that the 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on November 28th at the guard shack. We might have a few surprises in store for this event so stay tuned for more information!

In community news, Santa is coming to the Cape and will be at the clubhouse on Saturday December 11, 2021 between 8:30am and 10:30am. This Caper contains everything you need to get yourself signed up and visiting Santa with your amazing kiddos. Goshen Farm highlights a volunteer in this issue, Scott Powers. Read Goshen’s Caper section for more details on the amazing work he’s performed. Goshen also discusses their membership renewal. A household membership is $35 and an individual membership is $20. More information inside this month’s Caper.

In Garden Club news, they are planning their Autumn Nature Walk in Brookside Gardens on Sunday November 7th to see the spectacular fall foliage. Then, for their last meeting of 2021, they will gather at Bay Head Park Pavilion for their annual Evergreen Wreath Workshop on Sunday November 29th from 2-4pm. More information on these events are in this Caper.

Cape Conservation Corps is still holding their weekly Weed Warriors every Wednesday night from 5-7pm at the Serene Ravine. More details on their other events are in this month’s Caper.

This Caper also has next year’s budget details, great color pictures from Halloween Happenings but for the first time in MANY years, this Caper also contains coupons from some of your favorite local business. BE SURE TO CHECK THIS OUT.

The Caper is packed this month and it’s really great to see so many things happening around the Cape. Hope to see you there.

The Caper – October 2021 Edition

Fall has arrived in Cape St. Claire. Driving down College Parkway will become quite a sight over the next week or so. Enjoy it while you can as Winter is Coming.

We haven’t gotten rid of the event cancelling stench that is COVID. Some events are still happening though and we’re excited about all of the Halloween events coming this month. On October 23rd from 10am to 3pm, Halloween Happenings will return down at the clubhouse corral. All proceeds will go toward My Brother’s Pantry. Admission to the event is $5 per child and the donation of non-perishable food items. Advanced registration is required. Then, on October 28th at 5:30pm at the Cape Shopping Center, we will be trick or treating. It will go until the candy is gone so come early! More information on these great events is in this month’s Caper.

In community group news, The Cape Community Swap will be held on Sunday October 10th from 10am to 2pm down at the Cape clubhouse field. TONIGHT, the garden club will host renowned speaker Dan Benarcik of Chanticleer at Bay Head Park Pavilion, on Design Principles of the Pros applied to the Home Landscape. Don’t forget that Cape Conservation Corps has their Wednesday Weed Warriors every Wednesday down at the Serene Ravine from 5:00 – 7:00pm.

See you around the Cape!

The Caper – September 2021 Edition

Labor Day has come and gone which only means one thing … summer is nearly over. We hope that you had a great Summer around the Cape and wherever else you visited this year. Jeff, in his Presidents message, talks about many of the things you might’ve done this year and gives us hope as we head into Fall. Also, don’t forget that if you’re interested in joining the board here at Cape St. Claire Improvement Association, that our meetings are the 2nd Monday of the month. Feel free to come to our quarterly meeting, set for October 26th at 7:30pm at the clubhouse to learn more.

Ryan, the Town Manager, in his message, talks about great tips in the fall for renovating your lawn. Don’t miss out, especially if you’re looking to get your grass green and ready for the spring.

In community news, Goshen’s Fall Open house is scheduled for September 18th from 10am – 4pm. There will be a presentation on drone flights, Birds of Prey from Raptor’s Eye and a presentation from the Bee Keeper as well as a booth from the AACO library. The winner of Goshen Farm’s 2021 Kayak Raffle is Linda Beck!

The Cape Garden club will be meeting on Tuesday October 5th, and will feature Dan Benarcik of Chanticleer Gardens who will be speaking on Design Principles of the Pros as well as their popular Seed & Cutting Exchange. To join the fun, email [email protected] or text 410-212-1944 for more info.

The Cape Community Swap will be help on Sunday October 10th from 10am to 2pm. More information on this great community event can be found in this Caper. We are accepting submissions for the 2022 Cape St. Claire Calendar Photo contest. How to enter this awesome contest can be found in this month’s Caper.

In Cape Conservation Corps news, their Native Plant Fest and Sale will be held on September 25th from 9am to 12pm behind the clubhouse field. Don’t forget that they hose their Weed Warriors every Wednesday night from 5-7pm at the Serene Ravine. Their 7th Harvest Bash fundraiser & membership drive will be held on November 5th, 2021 from 7-10pm at the clubhouse.

Whew!! Busy times! Don’t forget that Halloween Happenings IS happening on October 23rd from 10am to 3pm and Trick or Treating is going to be held at the Cape Shopping center on Thursday October 28th 2021. It will begin at 5:30pm. More information and signup forms on Halloween Happenings and Trick or Treating can be found in this issue.

Lastly, the Strawberry Festival was held on August 28th 2021 and it was amazing. It was so great to see everyone this year after having to take 2020 off. This Caper issue has all of the Strawberry Festival images you can handle! Don’t forget to check it out!

See you around the Cape!

The Caper – July/August 2021 Edition

Things are finally starting to come back to “normal”. The clubhouse can now be rented at full capacity and the Strawberry Festival will come roaring into the Cape on August 28th 2021. Ahh, normal, my how we’ve missed you. We hope you’re having a great summer so far.

Don’t forget that our next Quarterly Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday July 27th at 7:30pm. It will be virtual again, details on how to sign up to attend are right here. This summer, Goshen Farm has been doing their weekly summer concert series. The next event is scheduled for July 23rd and will feature Julie Kurzava & Diane Kinsley/24 Karat and will start at 6:30pm at Goshen Farm. See this month’s Caper for more dates on this great series. The Garden Club takes the summer off but I’m sure they will be ready to go come September. More details on when and their upcoming fall events are in this month’s Caper.

In Cape Conservation Corps news, Weed Warriors continue their work every Wednesday night from 5-7pm at the Serene Ravine. Mark your calendars for their native plant sale to be held on September 25th at the clubhouse field. More details in the Caper!

In Strawberry Festival news, the signup forms for the contests are in this Caper so don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see everyone on August 28th. More details can be found in the Caper or on their website.

See you around the Cape!