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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report 03-24-15CAPE CANAVERAL LEISURE SERVICES CULTURE AND LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD STAFF REPORT MARCH 24, 2015 Copied from Weekly Updates Director Meetings • Fireball Run pitch by show producer • Website host representatives • Banana River Park Pavilion Design Firm • WMEL 1300 Radio Interview Promoting City Events • Farmers Market Representative • Brevard County Assistant Manager and Staff regarding Cherie Down Park • Emergency Operations Team Meeting • Managing Staff of Radisson, Cape Caribe and Residence Inn • Space Coast Association of Realtors Government Affairs Director • DRC • Friends of the Library • Damage Assessment Training • Library Director • Puerto Del Rio HOA, Re. Banana River Park • Library Board • Cape View Elementary Who's Who event. • Tennis Court Manufacturer Athletic Leagues Monday night kickball will begin the playoffs next week with six teams participating. Advanced Monday tennis continued the second match of the season. Advanced Wednesday racquetball is three weeks into the season with two players leading the way with a perfect 3-0 record. Only two weeks left in the Wednesday intermediate tennis; last season's champion remains in the lead. Wednesday night kickball is under full steam and looking forward to the spring season. Thursday intermediate tennis league remains very competitive three weeks into the season. Thursday night softball completed the second game of the season and added a new team this week. Staff is currently registering teams and players for Monday night kickball; next season will begin in early April. Special Projects Shuffle Board Courts The southeast corner of the Shuffleboard shade shelter was rebuilt. The roof is now structurally sound and waterproof. The whole facility was power washed and looks like new. Manatee Sanctuary Park The damage to the entrance gate by a vehicle last weekend has been repaired. Special Events/Programs Friday Fest The February Friday Fest was well attended and made for a wonderful kick off for our 2015 event year. Attendance to our March Friday Fest suffered due to the cold and blustery weather but our department received numerous compliments on the "Just Us" band from both citizens and City employees. We are now gearing up for April's event and are anticipating an exceptional turnout. The April Friday Fest is situated on a busy holiday weekend and the entertainment scheduled for that evening, "Green Sunshine", is a nationally recorded Funk band coming from Tampa, Florida. The City of Cape Canaveral will be hosting the beverage booth for the April event. 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Space Coast Little League Openinz Day Ceremony The City hosted SCLL's opening day event at Canaveral City Park, Saturday, February 28"'. The event included food, bounce houses, a home run derby, along with appearances by Mayor Rocky Randels, the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department and BCSO. Despite the dismal weather, the event was well received by all in attendance. ulIu to11xx v1111f'I0um, M Monthly Beach Cleanups with Sea Turtle Preservation Society The Sea Turtle Preservation Society continues to host its monthly beach clean-ups. The STPS provides gloves, bags, safety equipment and bottled water for each event. Their next event is scheduled for April 4th at Cherie Down Park between 8 and 10 am. The clean-ups are open to volunteers of all ages and are eligible to be logged as community service hours for those seeking to fulfill such requirements. IFA��)�� tt)•ty ,1: d v11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Movie in the Park Due to unusually cold weather, the February Movie in the Park was cancelled. The March movie was Penguins of Madagascar. l 1- 7I / TAttrt Al FtQ I ?I: Ouster Mat Workshops In partnership with Brevard County BOCC, Brevard Zoo and UCF, the City hosted an Oyster Mat Workshop at Manatee Sanctuary Park on February 25th from 10-11:30 am. As a quarterly installation event, the next one will be held May 27th from 10-11:30 am. These workshops allow Cape Canaveral citizens to learn the importance of Florida's oyster reefs and take an active role in protecting our local ecosystems. �i111/++ Y y Iv iiBllm im +, Poo Fine Art Show The Fine Art Show returned to the Cape Canaveral Library for its 13th year, showcasing the talents of the Central Brevard Art Association. A Sporting Chance A Sporting Chance will be hosting two Spring Break sessions at the Recreation Complex for children ages 3-6. This program introduces young children to sport activities in a fun, nurturing environment, and is well received by the parents of participating children. Ages 3-6 CIk:l lize$ are Limited! Cali 321-662-5O51 to Register 1st child: $40 2nd child: $30 Camp hel&altthe Nancy Homan are tion Cora plet1`wwwyior Ave &'i Tennis Camps Resident Tennis -Pro, Joe Deitchler, will be hosting Spring and Summer Tennis Camps for children ages 6 through 14. The program costs $40 per child and offers 10 hours of introductory tennis instruction at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. These camps are scheduled for March 23-27 and June 8-12. Joe Deitchler Acade m a�a hAttottbi, Bawd . ti „nsc rc rc ea; a tie eoV kE.Prsaaggiatrt Farmers Market The Farmers Market has renewed their contract with the city and will continue to offer fresh produce, baked goods and handmade arts and crafts to the public. We are happy to announce that we are now able to host up to 24 vendors each week. We are happy to be a part of this nationwide trend and expect participation in this weekly program to increase with the influx of our winter residents. www.brevardfarmersmarkets.com. Social Media The City continues to utilize our social media pages to create awareness regarding our programs and events. Our Facebook posts now reach more than 1,200 people every week. Last week's advertising boost, costing only $15.00, allowed our Friday Fest advertisement to reach 5,494 people.