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Cape Story Holiday Giving – Please help local soldiers and their families.

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Click on this link for a printable flyer Holiday Giving Flyer

NEWLY ADDED FAMILY Link – https://capestory.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/last-minute-newley-added-holiday-family-please-help/

 

Holiday  Giving  

 It’s that time of year when we open our hearts and help those who are less fortunate. We are “adopting” five local military families for the holidays. Please contact Teri ( teredod7@aol.com 621-6724) before purchasing items so that we don’t have everyone buying for the same family

 Please make your drop-offs to Teri at 2219 Bayberry Street. Please wrap presents and indicate the family and family member the gift is for, and the type of gift (toy, clothing, books, etc). All food and gifts are needed by Sunday December 18th.

 Thanks again for all your support!

Family A – Military single mother of 4

Mom– ** Needs: cookware, kitchen trash can, Christmas tree & decorations, 2 twin pillows and comforters. **Wish list: Money is tight so gift cards would be great.

Boy 16 -pants 32/34 men’s, shirts med men’s, shoes 10 men’s ** Needs: Shoes, bed & coat **Interest: football, basketball, tennis, cooking and video games

Boy 14 -pants 30/32 men’s, shirts sm/med men’s, shoes 8 men’s ** Needs: Coat **Interest: movies, dvd, would like a TV, books on Technology/Science (rocks)

Girl 7 – pants 7 slim, shirts 7/8, skirt 7/8 or med, shoe size: 1 or 1 1/2 ** Needs: bed, sweater & Coat **Interest: arts&crafts includ- ing beads, aquariums, wood shop painting, photo albums, board games and scrap books. Favorite colors: purple then pink

Boy 5 – pants 5 reg/6 slim, shirt 5/6 shoes 12 ** Needs: Educational flash cards & coat **Interest: football, basketball, tennis, ping pong and video games

Family B – Military family with 3 children

Mom–  shirt 18/20, shoes 8 wide. First off wants a wonderful Christmas for her family. After that for her ugg type boots, decorative cake plate, plates, kitchen/bake ware, decorations for the home. baby gate with swing gate in the middle, gift cards

Dad -pants 32/32, shirts large, shoes 9.5 ** Needs: new clothes **Wish list: coffee maker, toolkit, xbox, towel set, and gift cards

Boy 10 – size 10/12, shoes 8 ** Interest: spy stuff, legos, psp games, bmx bike, books, movies (like Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

Girl 6 – pants 6/6x, shoe: 13 ** Interest: Hello Kitty bedroom items, Barbie/Our Generation dolls & accessories, chalk board, Leap

Frog for DSI, arts & cafts, mps player, dress up clothes

Boy 20 months -18/24 months, shoes 6 ** Interest: Mickey Mouse bedroom items, toddler bed, power wheel, ball bit, trucks, trains, cars

Family pet dog: black lab – ** Wish list: pet bed

Family C – Military family with 3 children

Mom–  shirt large, pants 14, shoes 9. ** Wish list: Winter coat (L), Motorcycle chaps (L), gift cards

Dad -pants 33/34, shirts large, shoes 9W ** Wish list: take care of wife with manicure, pedicure & hair salon visit

Boy 15 – shirt large, pants 32/32, shoes 9 ½W ** Wish list: Elder Scrolls V Skyrim xbox & Strategy Guide, Halo Combat Evolvedlz

Anniversary (xbox), Radio gift card to fix PSP

Girl 13 – pants 14, shoes 8 1/2, jacket 16 girls/women’s med ** Wish list: Zepra print bed in a bag(full & Twin , purple&black), Ematic 4GB Flash, MP3 touchscreen w/ video playback (blue or black no pink), Sims 3:Pets (xbox), Futon Bunk bed

Boy 3 1/2 – size 5T

Family D – Military family with 2 children

Mom–  ** Wish list: Christmas tree & decorations, pots & pans, dishes, cleaning supplies, carpet cleaner, body works lotions/scents

Dad – ** Wish list: Christmas dinner fixings

Girl 5 – size 6x/7, shoes 1** Needs: dress shoes ** Wish list: bike, baby doll, doll house

Boy 4 – size 5-6, shoes 13 ** Needs: dress shoes ** Wish list: scooter, truck, ninja toys

Family E – Military family with 2 children

Mom–  Only asked for Hamilton Beach 6-cup BrewStation Coffeemaker.

Dad –  Only asked for a clipper/trimmer

Boy 5 -pants 7R, shirts 7, shoes 12 ** Wish list: anything Super Mario bros, mano twin comforter set

Girl 1 – size: 2T, shoe 6  ** Wish list: baby doll, musical/educational toys, loves pigs

 Care Packages for Seton House

 We will be putting together care packages for the kids at Seton House. They have requesed $5 (  fast food) gift cards be added to the packages. If you would like to donate please drop the gift card off at the home of Tracy & Ginnie Stover – 2214 Oak St. The packages will be put together on Dec. 9th.

Holiday Happenings in Cape Story

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The Cape Story Civic Association presents the 7th Annual: 

“Cape Santa” in the Park! 

 When: Saturday December 10, 2010

1:00 PM – Santa will be cruising the neighborhood in his golf cart. Come out and say hello!

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Santa in the Park Where: Cape Story by the Sea Neighborhood Park

What:  A visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus, to deliver an early Christmas present to your child!

 Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & chips will be provided by the Cape Story Civic Association!

 Participants:

Bring a present ($10.00 or less please) for each participating child age 10 or under.

Presents need to be wrapped and clearly labeled with your child’s full name.  Presents may be brought to Santa’s designated collection place until December 9th.

On the day of the event, please bring an new unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots, so your child can experience the joy of giving as well as receiving! 

 Collection place and times :

2214 Oak Street: Mondays and Thursday 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM; 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Or contact Tracy Stover to arrange a drop-off: 222-9661 g.t.stover@cox.net We’ll get the presents to Santa…..then come join the fun on Saturday!

Cookies  for  the  Troops

 Teri Doddy is coordinating a special CSBTS cookie delivery to the military men and women at Fort Story and Little Creek as well as for our local Fire Station on Christmas. This is YOUR OPPORTUNITY to support the troops in a very COOL way. If you’d like to help call or email Teri at teredod7@aol.com or 621-6724 and get YOUR cookies added to the batches being delivered for a special homemade THANK YOU!! They will deliver the trays of cookies on Christmas mornings. So get those Holiday cookies baked and to Teri 2219 Bayberry St Christmas Eve.!!

Cape  Story  Carolers

aka  Stumblers  &  Mumblers

 The Cape Story Carolers will be out in force on Thursday, Dec. 22th. Singers, roadies and groupies: meet at the home of Tracy & Ginnie Stover – 2214 Oak St.- starting around 6:00 pm to pick up lyric sheets and have a cup of spiced cider before we hit the streets. If you know someone in Cape Story who would appreciate being caroled to, please drop us an email: Tips, bribes and refreshments always joyfully accepted.

December 12th General Meeting Agenda

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Click on this link for a printable version of the agend.  Dec 12 2011 CSBTS Agenda

CAPE STORY BY THE SEA 

MONTHLY CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING

VIRGINIA BEACH RESORT HOTEL

2800 Shore Drive

Monday, December 12, 2011 at 7:30pm 

CAPESTORYBY THE SEA CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE HOTEL

 TopFloor-CashBar-Snacks

Following Short Business Meeting

Come on out and enjoy the company of your neighbors and some Holiday Spirit

Complete with Door Prizes & Bay view

 

I.    Call to Order 

Introduction of guests 

II.   Minutes of November 2011 Meeting

III. Treasurers Report

IV. Officers Reports 

V.   Committee Reports

  • Clean Up & Beautification Committee—
  • Newsletter- SkipJack Winter issue–  g.t.stover@cox.net – 
  • Military Partnership-  CSBTS continues to work with JEB-Ft.Story for military family support
  • Neighborhood Watch

VI .Unfinished Business

Beaches and Waterways Public Meeting -THURSDAY    December 8th-Final Draft to be submitted to City Manager

Circuit Court Hearing – no date set

  • Holiday Giving-  families and wish lists to follow,  please notify Teri Doddy or Empsy Munden if you know of neighborhood needs.
  • Santa in the Park – Saturday DECEMBER 10th 

 VII.    New Business  

  • Nominating Committee- for 2012 officers
  • VBCCO – December 15, 2011- Thursday-7PM  Central Library– our CSBTS neighbor and Flag Man- Andy Baan -Elected to the VBCCO Board for 2012 
  •  SDCC –December 26 2011– 7:30PM  Check www.sdcc.info for current information on Everything you wanted to know about Shore Drive– CSBTS residents may attend as guests- information on Long Creek, Maple Street Dredge Site available
  • CAPE STORY BY THE SEA 2012 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION – Membership Drivefor 2012 began  at the Oyster Roast- please fill out and send in to continue to receive CSBTS email. Please email emunden@aol.com if you are not receiving CSBTS emails (meeting agenda, events, flyers).

 VI.               Adjourn

 

CHANGE OF LOCATION – Cape Story by the Sea Oyster Roast – CHANGE OF LOCATON

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CAPE STORY By The SEA OYSTER ROAST  CHANGE OF LOCATON

 

The BEST THREE HOURS IN NOVEMBER (2 PM to 5 PM)

Sunday November 6th, 2011

 

Cape Story by the Sea Oyster Roast will be held at

O’LEARY’s BAR & GRILL

In the Marina Shores Shoppes off Great Neck Road.

2865 Lynnhaven Drive D3 in Virginia Beach

Phone: 757-412-4441

 

SHUTTLE SERVICE

A shuttle between Cape Story Park and O’Leary’s will be provided free of charge; the shuttle will depart either destination approximately every 15 minutes and operate during the hours of 1:30 to 5:30 PM

 

ALL THE EVENTS will be at O’LEARY’s

 

T-shirts sales, IN DATE non-perishable Food Donations, Door Prizes, BAND,

Play area and games for kids with inflatable fun center

Corn Hole, OYSTERS, GREAT FOOD and FUN

 

Walk, Bike, take the Shuttle, Drive on Over to O’LEARY’s

  SEE YOU SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6th, 2011 at 2PM

 

Empsy Munden, President

Cape Story by the Sea

emunden@aol.com    757-869-5785

Fireworks on the Bay Postponed – New date and time July 5th @ 9:20pm

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Sorry everyone, but the weather has caused us to postpone tonight’s Fireworks.  The storm with multiple lightning is too big and it’s timing doesn’t appear to allow a window for set up and shooting tonight.

The rain date for the show is tomorrow July 5th at 9:20pm. 

In the event that it is still raining tomorrow, the show will have to be cancelled.  So check out the website for future updates.  And pray for no rain tomorrow. 

Thank you for understanding.

 

Cape Story’s 48th Annual 4th of July Parade/Brunch & Fireworks!!!

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Cape Story’s 48th Annual 4th of July Parade/Brunch & Fireworks!!!

Monday July 4th

Parade 10am – Noon @ Cape Story Neighborhood & Park

Fireworks – 9:20pm @ Cape Story Beach

(Rain Date for Fireworks is Tuesday July 5th)

 

PARADE THEME – Cape Story is “Out of this world”

 This year’s parade and brunch will take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon) on Monday July 4th.  The parade route will start on Beech at the bike path, proceed down Beech to Poinciana, follow Poinciana to Bayberry, turn left on Bayberry and end in the neighborhood park. All bike riders, floats and marchers need to line up for the parade between 9:30am – 9:45am.  Please be careful spilling out onto Shore Drive.  If you have to, line your float up in Bloom’s parking lot and we will work you into the parade as it starts moving.

This year’s parade theme, “Out of this world” received the most votes at the Spring Fling.  Awards will be given for Most Original, Most Patriotic and Best Theme.  The parade will be followed by a brunch in the park. There will also be biscuits, doughnuts, fruit and patriotic tunes. 

As she has done in years past, an ice cream truck will also be provided courtesy of LYNN HUME, RE/MAX Allegiance.

The annual fireworks show will once again be presented by Zambelli Fireworks Internationale. The display will consist of 700 shells and will be launched around 9:20 pm on Monday July 4th from the beach at First Landing State park. The rain date will be Tuesday July 5th at the same time.  Please remember – Storage, handling and use of fireworks without a permit from the Fire Marshal’s Office is a violation of City ordinance 12-43.2 and is a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Class 1 Misdemeanors are punishable by up to a $2500 fine and/or 12 months in jail.  

 Volunteers are still needed for all of the 4th of July events.

  • Brunch set-up, Brunch Clean-up, Brunch servers – Please Arrive at the park at 9:30am to help.
  • Fireworks set-up and clean-up – Trucks and movers are asked to arrive at First Landing at 1:00pm. 
  • Trucks and movers are desperately needed for the fireworks.  Last year we had a great group of people to support this event and it ran very smoothly.  Let’s do it again this year.  It is only about an hour worth of time, so please help.  Please contact Todd Solomon at 667-8533 or todd@sdcc.info

CSBTS General Meeting – Monday April 11th – 7:30pm at VB Resort Hotel & Conference Center

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(Click here for a printer friendly version of the agenda)- april 2011 agenda CAPE STORY BY THE SEA

CAPE STORY BY THE SEA 
MONTHLY CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING
VIRGINIA BEACH RESORT HOTEL
2800 Shore Drive
Monday, April 11, 2011 at 7:30pm 
 
 

I.    Call to Order 

Introduction of guests 

II.   Minutes March 2011 Meeting

III. Treasurers Report

IV. Officers Reports 

V.   Committee Reports

  • Clean Up & Beautification Committee—April 30th at 2PM Clean Up-  Equipment purchase,  City Contract for 2011
  • Newsletter- SkipJack – SPRING 2011  –  door bag proposal
  • Military Partnership-  CSBTS continues to work with JEB-Ft.Story for military family support

Easter Baskets and Dinner (gift cards welcome) Sponsorship     Teri Doddy will be accepting donations until Sunday April 17th for Easter Basket items, drop off at 2219 Bayberry Street, 621-6724, teredod7@aol.com.  

Here is the list of names and ages for Easter Baskets for the Military family:

 Jocelyn – Age 4 (Loves Tinkerbelle)

 Trevor – Age 6 (Likes Cars)

 Domonic – Age 7 (Likes Outside Stuff)

 Holden – Age 9 (Anything)

 Zakery – Age 10 (Likes Football/Basketball)

 Tami – Age 24 with Down Syndrome (Loves Hannah Montanna or Arts/Crafts)

 

 VI .Unfinished Business

  • Pleasure House Point – mailing brochures and special requests  FOR CHARLIE HARRELSON’S  project for the  Cox Award 

www.savepleasurehousepoint.org

Favorable loan appears available for the purchase of PHP and a timely pay back of loan is planned with continued fund raising efforts.

 

VII.         New Business

  • New Park signs-City to install on Bayberry side.
  • Basketball court to be replaced, Parks & Recreation’s Mr. Parkman aware of dates for Spring Fling –May 22nd and July 4th events in the park to arrange work.
  • MARINA SHORES & DREDGE SITE- OPEN DISCUSSION ON COMMENTS AND POSITIONS OF CAPE STORY BY THE SEA RESIDENTS – please attend to make your voice heard for discussion of the “Maple Street Dredge Site” 

Two projects: 1. floating piers- currently withdrawn from Wetlands Agenda

2. Permanent dredge transfer station— SDCC meeting –March 28th-forum for discussion with Councilman Wood and  Councilman Jones and Assistant City Manager Dave Hanson and Public Works Engineering Phill Roehr- Newspaper article Beacon 4/3/11    www.vbgov.com and type in SSD in the search box. AMAZING amount of work, information, time, plans, from 2009 to 2011 by city staff and noted communities NOT on the dredge sites of Maple Street (CSBTS), Crab Creek, Thalia, Laskin Road and VB Blvd.  NO Channels to be dredged in Cape Story by the Sea since there are no channels in our community but WE ARE A DREDGE SITE.  Public hearings minimal or not posted currently. 

SSD-Special Service District (examples-Sandbridge sand, Town Center).

 City Council Meeting Tuesday April 12, 2011- 6PM  in City Council Chambers at the Courthouse-  Open Mike Night- an OPPORTUNITY for Citizens to sign up to speak for up to 3 minutes to City Council.                                                                              

  • Bat House – Article in Beacon Sunday April 3, 2011- houses installed at Kendall Street/ State Park                                                   
  •  VBCCO – April 11, 2011 – 7PM at the Meyera Obendorf Central library- Diana Albis will be representing Cape Story by the Sea.  
    •  March 19th 2011 Awards Banquet at the Westin Hotel- Two CSBTS Citizens Award Nominees:   Janet Hollingsworth – for Neighborhood Yard Sale in support of Stephanie and Teri Doddy –for Holiday Giving & JEB-Ft. Story support Received certificates and recognition by Mayor Sessoms- see pictures in the Cape Story by the Sea Bulletin Board in the Park
  • SDCC –  April 25, 2010 –  Check www.sdcc.info for current information on Everything you wanted to know about Shore Drive– CSBTS residents may attend as guests
  •  CAPE STORY BY THE SEA 2011 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION      please fill out and send it to continue to receive CSBTS email. 2011 CSBTS email list in progress. Please email emunden@aol.com if you are not receiving CSBTS emails (meeting agenda, events, flyers).

 VII.            Adjourn

Brush Fire Along Long Creek – Saturday February 19th

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Strong winds, dry conditions and fire resulted in a scary situation for Cape Story and Long Creek Cove residents on Saturday.  Luckily, the wind was blowing in a favorable direction to keep the fire from spreading to Cape Story and Long Creek Cove homes as well as the boats at Marina Shores.  The residents are also thankful that Virginia Beach’s finest firefighters were able to put the fire out in a short period of time without incident.