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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 01-26-17CAPE CANAVERAL CULTURE AND LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD STAFF REPORT JANUARY 26, 2017 Copied from Weekly Updates 11-18-2016 to 1-13-2017 Director Meetings • Resident who donated a bench for Manatee Sanctuary Park • Cocoa Beach High School Student — Take Stock in Children Mentorship Program • Canaveral City Park Master Plan Design Firm • Space Coast Seafood Festival Organizers • BCSO/CFR — Outdoor Entertainment Event • FEMA — Banana River Park and Manatee Sanctuary Park Storm Damage Assessment • Florida League of Cities FMPTF Training • FMIT Representative • BCSO PAL Advisory Board Special Events Friday Fest The last Friday Fest of 2016 turned out to be a wonderful night. The event boasted an amazing array of food and more different retail 30 vendors. Beer and wine sales benefited the Cape Canaveral Soccer Club and live music was performed by local favorite Panama. The first Friday Fest event of 2017 is scheduled for Friday, February 3rd Reindeer Run The 21st annual 5K Run/Walk took place on Saturday, December 10th. It boasted 624 runners/walkers, and raised $12,787 for BCSO PAL. Like previous years, the Reindeer Run/Walk partnered with local race directors in the Beach Run Series which included the "Fall into Winter 5K" and the "Turkey Trot 5K". For the third year, BCSO PAL organized the event with support from the City. qHIolik I i Lk ht Up Cape Canaveral Xeriscape Park was once again decorated for the City's annual holiday celebration. This year's event boasted laser lights, a hot cocoa bar, and a special performance by the Surfside Players. Residents and visitors enjoyed a night of musical performances by local youth from Cape View Elementary Chorus and the Cocoa Beach High School String Ensemble. The Cape Canaveral Library organized a children's craft activity, while volunteers from Brevard County's Police Athletic League served hot cocoa, cider and freshly made s'mores. The evening culminated with a visit from Santa, as escorted by Canaveral Fire Rescue and a reading of the classic holiday poem, T'was the Night before Christmas. II"II,h,hA Street Eats on Taylor Ave This one of a kind food experience will took place on Saturday, December l0th. Taylor Avenue was closed between the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex and the Sheriffs Office parking lot to accommodate the event which included five gourmet food trucks, Bavarian style seating and light music for ambiance. It was an enjoyable evening of food, friends and music. Lk ht the Nk ht Disc Golf Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, everyone is welcome to join us at Manatee Sanctuary Park the third Friday of every month from 5:00 — 8:00 p.m. But the fun doesn't have to stop at sunset! This Disc Golf course glows in the dark! Each month, an illuminated nine hole course will be set up throughout the Park designed to engage players of all skill levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their own discs, but a limited number of disc sets are available for public use. This free, healthy, outdoor activity is sure to get the whole family up and moving. "l/lllllllllllllllllllll4 1111111111111111111111 loot • Farmers Market The Farmer's Market has enjoyed a great return. If you haven't already, be sure to stop by and enjoy the fresh produce, baked goods and artisanal products offered at the market. See you Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Xeriscape Park on Taylor Avenue across the street from the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Athletics Adult Leagues Monday morning mixed doubles completed the season and will start a new league on Monday, January 23. Wednesday night advanced racquetball has four more weeks of matches until playoffs begin. Top seeds continue to battle every match out for the best possible ranking. Wednesday night intermediate tennis completed semifinals and will head to the championship match next week with one league new comer and one veteran. A new Wednesday night intermediate tennis league will begin January 25 with 10 participating players. A new Thursday night intermediate tennis league will start on January 19 with six participating players. Staff is currently accepting teams and players for Adult Coed Kickball and Adult Coed Softball. All games will be played at Canaveral City Park, located at 7920 Orange Avenue in Cape Canaveral. Kickball will be played on Monday and Wednesday evenings followed by Softball on Thursday evenings. Cost per team will be $175 for kickball and $275 for softball. Each league includes a 10 game regular season and a single elimination playoff tournament. Fast Feed Tennis Clinics Fast feed tennis clinics are designed to provide a fun aerobic tennis workout. Participants run through doubles and/or singles "live -ball" drills simulating actual match play situations. Clinics are open to players of all skill levels, ages 18 and up. Cost is $5 per player, per session. Youth Tennis Group Lessons With the success of the first installment of this program, Youth Group Tennis Lessons return with an added day. Lessons are now offered Tuesdays and Thursdays to give kids more time to engage in this healthy activity. START! „!I Li 13 NG JANUARY 12 ,n� 1.11.1111 ,�<« ��( W �iw �nnaFu kC R S', ID E N 1 :1 C LASS PE WE K FREE'. NON -DES ll D lll..l TS IG'e Ie LASS 1 ^ III V° .,, I;,,,' II J;;Ii S ,II„I „;,,,,ll°V, °;p N I] II:. V:? V.JI U II„x le ID I T ry P u � �� �I�:�� n"!.u! E I0-6 30 P 7 ATILAVE 321-538-122 Projects Banana River Park Phase III The shade shelter with matching bench has been installed between the putting green and bocce court amenties at Banana River Park. Banana River Park Plaveround The last element of Phase III of Banana River Park has been installed and the park looks awesome! Staff will submit reimbursement from FRDAP once invoice for shade shelter is paid. 0" IVlrll', Md�t1/ 'tlete tee �'M'iitl' I� 9 � Banana River Park Kayak Launch The south kayak landing was restored using a product called Ecorasater. This product is used worldwide for a myriad of applications ranging from erosion control of banks to boat ramps, parking lots to landing strips at military bases. It comes with a 20 year warranty and is not only incredibly affordable but super easy to install. a., VpWV ti swo����o� Banana River Park Dock Exceptionally high storm surge caused by Hurricane Matthew rendered the dock inaccessible to the public. Staff worked with City Engineer and dock builder to remedy situation. It was decided that an extension to existing dock was the best course of action to restore safe access. Restorative work to dock was completed this week. The launch ramp will be addressed through the City's Shoreline Protection grant in the spring. 4,tJ m MW„,IIP^'mV ii� ii .n� uu�dmylR+„��°yI+p�VtlV�k''�Bwl, Recreation Programs Zumba With the influx of our neighbors from the North, demand for many of our exercise programs has increased. With that, seasonal instructor, Virgina Taylor has returned with her ever popular, high energy Zumba class! If you're looking for a very fun workout to shed those holiday pounds look no further than Zumba at the Recreation Complex on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $7 per session gets you into the party or you can purchase a 10 session punch card for $60. Class fill up as word gets out so get here early to ensure your spot. i � uuuu 111111111110011111111111111011 '1II�pI I 00) II O'HHO�WµH'N��W d� IL%III `` 1001 �IN1111111111111111000001101101010 4 ��up��upuuryryNN���ymym�lI IIIII^���I�INIII II0����III ��'M� }IIQII 1111111111111111111111111111111111111^IIpIII �N� I�I1111 uIUIIIII)II)1V `, `I III Ills. 191IIIIu1 qu.,...111 X� I4Il p mil II uui"'I�,muuu}��w���J'I Pickleball The weather is finally cooled off and the Pickleballers are back in action. What is Pickleball? It's a racket sport combining badminton, tennis and ping pong into a fun game of all ages. Two courts are set up for everyone's enjoyment at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex on Tuesdays and Thursdays. � „ �II 114I4 , �.. II Io / ' .��iam���,,,; �' IIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIY""{�'w�?���� Cultural Programs Love is in The Air at Center Street Park The City congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schmidt on their recent nuptials at Center Street Park. Daniel and his new wife, Shay, exchanged vows at the picturesque riverside park in a short civic ceremony, performed by a Staff notary, on her lunch break. While weddings are not a commonly requested service, this unique opportunity exemplifies the City's Visioning for "creating a sense of place" by making the City of Cape Canaveral the setting for this couple's most precious memory. Notary Public Services may be provided by all Notary Publics on Staff, as part of the Customer Service Standards the City sets, for this community and its visitors. These services are offered at several City offices including the City Clerk, Building Department and Culture and Leisure Services Department. Cape Canaveral Maritime Archaeology In an effort to protect an invaluable historical resource from being lost to a private salvage company, France has filed a legal claim to a 16th century wreck off the shore of Cape Canaveral. Pending its outcome, this case could be monumental for the future of cultural resource protection in Florida! Staff will continue to monitor the progress of this case. t.i 1g;;;;;, !1 III Brevard County Historical Commission Cultural Programs Manager Molly Thomas has been re -appointed by Commissioner Jim Barfield to serve a third term on the Brevard County Historical Commission (BCHC) representing District #2. With this appointment, Commissioner Barfield's office noted a great deal of positive feedback stemming from her work on the Commission thus far. Since her arrival to the Commission in 2015, Ms. Thomas has submitted numerous articles for BCHC publications and acquired two state historical markers. These efforts are ongoing and the second installment of her series, "Who, Why and How the War for Independence Came to Cape Canaveral" will be featured in the spring volume of the Indian River Journal. For more information on the Brevard County Historical Commission or its publications, visit httt://www.brevardfl.gov/HistoricalCommission/Home.