Fireworks Contributions Request

The Cape Story by the Sea (CSBTS) Fireworks Event is scheduled for 9:20 PM on Sunday July 4th on our Bay off First Landing State Park.   This event is sponsored by CSBTS and ALL OF YOU who donate to this neighborhood event that gives us all a chance to sit on the bay with family and friends and watch the FIREWORKS.

The donations pay for the fireworks, the fire marshal, the permits, the security and has the support of First Landing State Park for placement of fireworks and Fire/Brush Truck provided by East Campus , Joint Exp. Forces.

 A Special thank you to  ALL of the trucks, muscles and volunteers that get the fireworks over the dune and the shells back from the bay and to the merchants and businesses that Contribute – THANK YOU!!!

The event is approximately $15,000 to cover the costs  and CSBTS  requests your support to provide this SPECTACULAR STAR SPANGLED EVENT for our neighborhood and neighbors and friends and visitors to our Chesapeake Bay.     THANK YOU and please send contributions to CSBTS   – PO Box 700 – Virginia Beach, VA 23451.   YOU MAKE this event possible.

Cape Story’s 47th Annual 4th of July Parade/Brunch & Fireworks!!!

Cape Story’s 47th Annual 4th of July Parade/Brunch & Fireworks!!!

Sunday July 4th

Parade 10am – Noon @ Cape Story Neighborhood & Park

Fireworks – 9:20pm @ Cape Story Beach

(Rain Date for Fireworks is Monday July 5th)

This year’s parade and brunch will take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon) on Sunday 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 will be Patriotic Pets and People.  Awards will be given for Most Original, Most Patriotic and Best Theme.  Bribing the judges has been discontinued at the suggestion of our lawyers (we really don’t have any lawyers, but if we did I’m sure they’d say this).  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 Sunday July 4th from the beach at First Landing State park. The rain date will be Monday 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

City Working to Clean-up Appearance of Cape Story Beach

The following exceprt was taken from an email sent by Phill Roehrs, City Engineer, in response to a resident’s question on what could be done to improve the appearance of the beach and remove the dirt, debris and plants that were deposited from the sand replenishment project.  The main focus of the clean-up will be the areas between Oak and Kendall.

Given the relatively poor appearance of the beach, and our commitment to the community to patrol and police the area until the condition is satisfactory, I am happy to report that PW/Beach Operations will be visiting the area, perhaps as early as today, to prepare the area for further grooming.  A tractor will first visit the area to scarify the beach, and will be followed within a few days by a beach groomer to sift the top layer to remove as much deleterious material as possible.  I sincerely hope this will help to improve the appearance of the beach, but we stand ready to revisit the site again if this latest attempt does not yield satisfactory results.

For those of you that don’t know what a beach groomer is or how it operates, here is a picture and a link.  As of 6/16/10, the beach was scarified and is waiting to be groomed.

http://www.hbarber.com/Cleaners/SurfRake/ModelsOptions.aspx

City’s Draft Report for Storm Water Improvements in Cape Story

The City hired Parsons Brinckerhoff to perform a study of storm water improvements for Cape Story.  The following link will take you to the DRAFT of this study.

http://www.vbgov.com/vgn.aspx?vgnextchannel=a7f4781e41cb8210VgnVCM100000190c640aRCRD&vgnextparchannel=6e5ffd67f3ad9010VgnVCM100000870b640aRCRD

You will find the suggestions for Cape Story in the “Draft Shore Drive Area Flooding” link on the City’s page.  You can also see the proposed improvements on the Cape Henry-Cape Story map link.

Please read the report and send any comments you may have to Phill Rheors, the City Engineer in charge of the project.  His email is PRoehrs@vbgov.com

Also, please include Cape Story by the Sea Civic Association President, Empsy Munden on any emails you may send to the City.  That way we can help follow up on responses.  Empsy’s email is emunden@aol.com

Hurricane Preparedness

There are many online resources available which can help you to become better prepared for the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1-November 30.    Check out some of the following sites below for information and recources on hurricane preparedness:

For a complete list of emergency preparedness items that fall under the hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday week, go to  www.ready.virginia.gov/      Thanks everyone,  

Jolynn Turner
Emergency Planner
Virginia Beach Dept. of Public Health
4452 Corporation Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Office:  757-518-2784
Mobile: 757-438-0381
Fax:      757-518-1393

CSBTS Civic Assoc Mtg June 14 7:30 p.m.

CAPE STORY BY THE SEA  MONTHLY CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING

VIRGINIA BEACH RESORT HOTEL 2800 Shore Drive Monday June 14, 2010 at 7:30pm

I.    Call to Order  Introduction of guests  

II.   Minutes May 2010 Meeting

 III. Treasurers Report

 IV. Officers Reports  

V.    Committee Reports

  • Neighborhood Watch Update – Regina Wallace- Neighborhood Watch –
  • Beautification & Clean-up Committee –  Shirley Drye and Dee Simpson ––  Completed Sunday, May 16th 2pm
  • Military Liaison Update   Andy Baan Amy Phillips, Information Officer amy.l.phillips@navy.mil            phone: 757.422.7101 ext 225   and Janson Eversole, AICP Community Planning Liaison Officer Jason.eversole@navy.mil
  • SkipJack:  Ginnie and Tracy Stover –SUMMER  ISSUE  – GREAT WORK  Pictures available on www.capestory.org  – send your pictures to post links at web site

VI.     Unfinished Business

  • Storm Water and Flood Damage  final report provided at Shore Drive Community Coalition –   www.sdcc.info  or www.vbgov.com  for more          continue to  report concerns and problems to Public Works 385-1470                                                                    
  • Spring Fling –  was held May 30th- 4PM -7PM in the Cape Story Park
  • THEME For JULY 4th PARADE selected:  Patriotic Pets & People
  • Membership for 2010 – SPRING NEWSLETTER has membership application for 2010—JOIN NOW for $10 for whole family –MEMBERSHIP is open to ALL (Owners and Renters) persons living in Cape Story. Please provide READABLE email to be added to or to remain on the CSBTS Email List.  Chance for $100 drawing with each membership application.  Application attached to this agenda  

 V.     New Business     

  • Shore Drive Safety Initiative –   City Council  agreed to reduce Speed to 35 mph on Shore Drive  on  June 15th to Pleasure House Road on trial basis, survey to be done,  Shore Drive Safety Event scheduled for  June 24th at Kokamos    (first event was at Shuckers on June 3rd).   http://www.vbgov.com/file_source/dept/webteam/Document/shore_drive_safety_task_force_report_to_SDAC.pdf  
  • JULY 4th EVENTS– Sunday July  4th – Parade- 10AM  Patriotic Pets & People theme – MAYOR SESSOMS with be our Parade Marshall – gather at Beech Street 9:30 -9:45 AM –Brunch in the Park with patriotic Music.  Fireworks on the Bay at 9:20PM , rain date July5th, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  call Todd 667-8533, todd@sdcc.info.  See SkipJack or www.capestory.org for more information.
  • VBCCO-:  June 9, 2010 –  7PM at the  Meyera Obendorf Central  library- bicycle safety and bike paths.  
  • Party in the Park –  JULY 14th Wednesday at Mt Trashmore, Shelters 1 & 2 5:30 PM –dusk  Come out and meet your City Leaders
  • SDCC  –  Check www.sdcc.info for current information on Everything you wanted to know about Shore Drive– CSBTS residents may attend as guests. Next meeting is MONDAY, June 28, 2010 at 7:30PM at the Ocean Park Rescue Squad Station- Lynnhaven River update and Clean the Bay day update.

VIII. Adjourn

-2010- Membership dues $10 per family per calendar year.

 Please make checks payable to Cape Story Civic Association Mail form and $10 to:

 CSBTS Civic Association, PO Box 700, Virginia Beach, Virginia  23451

 Name(s):__________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________

Phone:______________________  

Email:______________________________ for CSBTS Email List

I am interested in participating in:

Spring Fling:______ Fireworks Committee _______CSBTS website:_____    4th of July parade/brunch:____ Oyster Roast:_______

Teen Event:____ Newsletter/columnist:___    Park Beautification:______  Other:_______   

To Receive Neighborhood Watch email add your Email address:____________________

Neighborhood Watch is a Separate Email address       

Comments:   CSBTS Email list is generated from your membership application, so Please print READABLE Email address to be used for the 2010 CSBTS email

Cape Story’s 12th Annual Spring Fling

Similar to last year, we had to postpone the event one week due to weather.  But we had sunny skies on a Memorial Day weekend and a wonderful event that drew about 80 children and parents for the festivities.  Jared from Astro DJs kept the party shaking with cool tunes and special events.  DeeDee from Bobby the Clown Agency made great balloon animals and painted unique designs on many smiling faces.  All enjoyed hamburgers, hotdogs, and chips courtesy of the Civic Association.  Snow cones and popcorn where graciously provided by LYNN HUME, RE/MAX Allegiance.  Yummy desserts were also brought and shared by neighbors.    Kids of all ages had an out of this world time on the moonwalk, while others competed in various games to try to win gift certificates to AMC theatres.  The kids even managed to beat the adults in a tug-o-war match. 

Event winners were:

  • Hula Hoops – Mia Wallace
  • Belly Ball – Jenifer and Todd Solomon
  • Water Balloon Toss #1 – Rachel Reiss & Haley Reiss
  • Water Balloon Toss #2 – Chris Buca & Alley Wood
  • Sack Race #1 – Elizabeth & Emma Jennings
  • Sack Race #2 – Julian Molldow
  • Sack Race #3 – Brett Pendergast
  • Basket Ball Free Throw (7yr & under) – Mason Solomon
  • Basket Ball Free Throw (8yr & up) – Mack Barnes

 Additional Spring Fling Thank You!!!

Thanks to Patrick Slyer and Andy Baan for cooking up the burgers and dogs.  A special thanks goes to the few that support the many, Shirley Drye, Empsy Munden, Don Lawson, Brian Harrell, Gary Forrest and Jenifer Solomon for set-up, serving and clean-up.  And another big thank you to this year’s coordinator, Todd Solomon, for putting together a terrific event.

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS on our Cape Story Shutter Fly Page.  Go to the Neighborhood Photos Tab on our Menu Bar.

The Sertoma by the Bay Summer Sizzler – June 12th

Party by the Bay … You’re invited!
Sertoma by the Bay, a local women’s group affiliated with the internationally recognized service group founded in 1912 (www.Sertoma.org), invites you to support local charities the fun way at

The Sertoma by the Bay Summer Sizzler
Saturday, June 12, 2010 – 12:30 to 6:00 p.m.

First Landing State Park Amphitheater  & Gazebo

Live music by Strictly Business (http://www.thebizz1.com/) & CHS teen Louis Smith (www.RiffCurrent.com)

A donation of $45 includes unlimited access to a catered buffet by Moe’s SW Grill and beverages from the bar tended by club volunteers.  You must be 21 to attend.
For tickets and info, contact Linda Hennessy at 343-3117 or lkhennessy@cox.net.  Tickets are also available at Moe’s.  

View Event Flyer

Cape Story General Meeting – Monday May 10th at 7:30pm

                                              CAPE STORY BY THE SEA 
                              MONTHLY CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING
                                         VIRGINIA BEACH RESORT HOTEL
                                                    2800 Shore Drive
                                       Monday May 10, 2010 at 7:30pm 
 

I.    Call to Order  – Introduction of guests

II.   Minutes April & March 2010 Meetings

III. Treasurers Report

IV. Officers Reports 

V.   Committee Reports

  • Neighborhood Watch Update – Regina Wallace- Neighborhood Watch –
  • Beautification & Clean-up Committee –  Shirley Drye and Dee Simpson ––  Sunday, May 16th 2pm – meet in the Cape Story Park 
  • Military Liaison Update   Andy Baan – Amy Phillips, Information Officer amy.l.phillips@navy.mil            phone: 757.422.7101 ext 225   and Janson Eversole, AICP Community Planning Liaison Officer Jason.eversole@navy.mil
  • SkipJack:  Ginnie and Tracy Stover –SUMMER  ISSUE  – Deadline MAY 15th

 Pictures available on www.capestory.org  – send your pictures to post links at web site

VI.   Unfinished Business

  • Storm Water and Flood Damage follow up –must report concerns and problems to Public Works 385-1470     
  • Membership for 2010 – SPRING NEWSLETTER has membership application for 2010—JOIN NOW for $10 for whole family –MEMBERSHIP is open to ALL (Owners and Renters) persons living in Cape Story. Please provide READABLE email to be added to or to remain on the CSBTS Email List.  Chance for $100 drawing with each membership application.  Application attached to this agenda
  • The Sandalwood Walkover– work started plan ADA-American Disabilities Act- requirements to be met and plan to be finished by Memorial Day.            The Va. Pilot reported Fishing Pier to be rebuilt also 

V.     New Business   

  •  Spring FlingMay 23rd– 4PM -7PM in the Cape Story Park–  rain Date May 30th  –  a chance to submit THEMES For JULY 4th PARADE-  Volunteers needed  – Call Todd Solomon: 667-8533
  • VBgov web site survey request- citizens survey requested by City to improve Web site, online at www.VBgov.com/surveys  – click on “Redesign VBgov.com” – available until May 16, 2010
  • Shore Drive Safety Initiative subcommittee meetings in May-David Williams, Shore Drive Safety Initiative 2010 Chairman    CSBTS and CHS were the two primary civic associations behind the 35 mph on our section of Shore Drive.   Attached is a link for the Shore Drive Advisory Committee 2006 Safety Task Force Recommendations to provide background information and basis for future SDSI initiatives.   http://www.vbgov.com/file_source/dept/webteam/Document/shore_drive_safety_task_force_report_to_SDAC.pdf 
  • VBCCO-:  May 12, 2010 –  7PM at the  Meyera Obendorf Central  library-will hear arguments for and against the proposal to allow electronic billboards. Whichever side of this issue you are on –or even if you don’t know what the buzz is all about- you won’t want to miss this meeting
  •  SDCC –     Check www.sdcc.info for current information on Everything you wanted to know about Shore Drive– CSBTS residents may attend as guests   MONDAY, May 24, 2010 at 7:30PM at the Ocean Park Rescue Squad Station- watch emails for updates

VIII. Adjourn