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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 03-23-17muumuu,. mm, lu�E CAPE CANAVERAL CULTURE AND LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD STAFF REPORT MARCH 23, 2017 Copied from Weekly Updates 1-13-2017 to 3-10-2017 Director Meetings • FEMA/City Staff • Splash Pad Manufacturing Company Representative • Beach Umbrella Rental Company Representative • Cocoa Beach High School Student — Take Stock In Children Mentorship Program • FEMA Countywide Shoreline Mitigation Information • Thunder on the Beach Event Organizers • Library Board • Canaveral City Park Dugout Contractor • Human Resources Director • DEO Grant Community Input Meeting — Canaveral City Park Redevelopment • Porous Surface Material Representative Special Events Friday Fest The first Friday Fest of 2017 was a hit! The Cocoa Beach Football Association set a record for their beer and wine sales and staff received numerous compliments on the band, Electric Tide. March's event was also well attended. It showcased several new vendors and guests enjoyed live music by Rocket City. The next Friday Fest event is scheduled for April 7th. Blood Drive February 24th was the Blood Mobile's first visit to Cape Canaveral Public Library for the new year. From the 24 donors that signed in, 15 whole blood units were collected. This is enough to save the lives of 45 patients at local hospitals. If you are interested in taking part in the next drive, One Blood will be at the Cape Canaveral Public Library again on Friday, April 21, 2017. Street Eats on Taylor Ave This one of a kind food truck experience took place on Saturday, February 1 lth. Taylor Avenue was closed between the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex and the Sheriff's 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. The next Street Eats is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2017. 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. 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 Athletic Lea2-ues Monday morning mixed doubles league continued play with only one week remaining in the season. After a long, thirteen week season, the top 8 players faced off for playoffs in Wednesday night advanced racquetball. The winning four players are now set to play each other next week in semifinals. Wednesday night intermediate tennis completed the half way point of the season with many new players enjoying the friendly competition. Thursday night intermediate tennis continued make up matches after the inclement weather last week. Adult Coed Softball has four registered teams with more teams expressing interest in participating; this league will start on Thursday, March 23. Adult Coed Kickball has three registered teams and plans to start the new league April 6. Staff is currently accepting teams and players both leagues. 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. Projects Patriots Park The perimeter fence at Patriots Park, damaged by Hurricane Mathew, has been replaced. �N A',R�IMd� AMlalo�PY' �PaVly�flYl Vgp�Qlp�Illl��III II.IIIIuuVN MMIMnMmIll'I'IWI'l'IWI'l'I'l'INIIrINIVIVIMININImmmnmmwmi �III�IIIII�IIII��'I��Y �I, Canaveral City Park Ball Fields Work continues at Canaveral City Park! With the new sod in place, the ballfields will be ready for games in a matter of weeks. Staff has also been working on some upgrades to the interior of the Little League announcer's booth in preparation for the program's return to the facility next season. p11Y6 ry ul IiiiiiiV�tll�lhl�l�\�IIIIIIII�INNII'MIINuuy ° iI wY9VI,iNNNH'ImAp^II IIVII^ oiidl'N�f �Illllll,ry m �II'' m11111IIIIII 8utl�lyNl IvIII m 11 „IllllilillllllHR11lllllll .,yam; ury ,,'iwwu ksa wr~ Irl N 11IIII 1 J III�, 10 III 9lIWWII ol,;ull;ill;oiul;0uuuug1 � "",IIII 911111111111111111111,1!I,1M11II!RII1'1111, uiiiiu 1I4� I� l l WiI� a Y ii m�I1411VIo,111D I�iI � 11; l I I j I� �VFu IrIs�,�iVnV uvY�I I p N, � . ��� �„ p�YI1 "I I IVIIIIIII ml ,�y�IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1� ��II. �N Illll11„0; IIII� V' r , I� I l '� l i i I d 0001 ° w " V f � ° !p �l�IgI1v I1'1^NI9 �1I , lI p n I N p i l l I II III ‘V,+III(IIIIIIIINN;II fIII Canaveral City Park Dugout The dugout at Canaveral City Park has been completed. , 1 11 II V P l l l' A ;,;;li'1'hllillllIIIII lllllll11 I11 III�IkNI hlll PNNI Idilllllllllllllll llllllltiIIIQIIIIdVi MQIIIlIiAlI„1ll ' , m i il'iv m,u ;;1 n11 1,,IYl,II;;I'' vVli ; iNudiy,iN ui NY Canaveral City Park Redevelopment The City acquired a Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant from the State to create a Citywide Mobility Master Plan and a Master Redevelopment Plan for Canaveral City Park. The first step included a needs survey to identify deficiencies in the Park, underutilized amenities, barriers to mobility within the Park and desired amenities for redevelopment. A wide demographic from the community were selected to participate in the survey and the result yielded a Master Plan which was unveiled at a public meeting on February 22nd. The Master Plan addresses mobility by connecting the Park from all directions and allows for pedways throughout. It addresses highly desired amenities from the community like a children/family splash pad, a skate park, gathering areas for passive recreation, improved playground equipment that can also be used by teens and a Multigenerational Center for indoor recreation and events. The Master Plan was very well received by attendees and there was excitement as to what the future of the Park could be. Tennis Court Lk ht Maintenance Staff braved the chilly temperatures in early February to do some much needed maintenance on the tennis court lights at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Age, weather and the corrosive beachside environment make such repairs a necessity to keep things in good working order. 1016011 ®1i anana River Park Vandalism Vandals broke two of the Thruflow surface grates on the dock. Staff closed the area off with cones for one night, while repairs were completed; cones were found in the river the next day. BCSO was contacted, as well as the Puerto Del Rio Condominium Association, to assist with reporting 1J5 SitS., Nallvtr(at Yuvth l,.l.0.. (;r4NS (hrEE YanryitN Ii,ly r,M C..11 Nr.CA.a. UWrtb III IW0lrtw'ral ILr ,v,,t any suspicious activity at the Park. The grates are almost unbreakable, so this was a purposeful vandalism. i�14�Alap�goutr��r,trr�trtt ���,. , Recreation Programs rl�111111 m reel Iv I �1ilI11th Ir J 1pI itu 110 Be2-inners Belly Dance Class Back by popular demand, this four week beginner's course is designed for students with no previous belly dancing experience. It's the Space Between fun & fitness! Classes are held Tuesdays at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex 10:00 — 11:00 am and have attracted more than 20 students each week. Youth Programs The City has two new great programs for parents interested in involving their children in healthy fun activities. We encourage you to contact the instructors and see the difference a fun program can make in your child's life. titil9. ^tyhwl111,1000110 NTRODUCTORY SOCCER PROGRAM FOR AGES 2-6 Non-competitive tnt'noductorysoccer program Mat focuses on the Ihosics of team work, sportsmanship and strengthening moor skills/coordination. 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COINTAITKUCK'alPORFlEALTHITit Il[7STiADMAIIL.IDIJI1 ililifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifilifil KIDS YOGA AGES 6-12 insrructor Rebecca Chapman man 1ti.1 C:�t9Jr11uCf Irrrylt1.11 r By incorporating Barnes rind music, children learn to focus their minds crud stretch their bodies whole (having loads of fun.. This program is designed to engage children in poses and nnedi'la't'ian exercises that enhance, core stab'VV'i'ty read focus. Pleuse bring ai ITaot, towel, and water To doss. _wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww_. ell,..A.a'aE'5 HELD AT 1HL NANCY MANSON RECREATION OCWtIP0.0i0 7300 N.Mantle Ave. Cape Canaveral, EL Fridays 4:00 pm QExcepli 1s1 Friday of Tune M1o,nthii $10/session for' theist child. •- $5/session each addii'tionall child Parents ore FOIEl'L and erocouruge'd re purIVoipat0t TOlearn mare cont. pull IRuctreueuul ALI1TLELOVElolIANC,EDLISE.`S@CMAIL.500 Shuffleboard Season Returns With the return of our friends from the north, the shuffleboard courts at the Nancy Hanson Recreation complex are bustling with activity. Every winter, for more than 20 years, groups from several local condo communities gather at the courts each week for a little friendly competition and to catch up after the long summer break. Players are enjoying the new shuffleboard equipment purchased during the off season and Staff has received a great deal of positive feedback regarding the upgrades made to the Recreation Complex since their last visit. For these seasonal residents, this facility is an integral part of Cape Canaveral's community identity and embodies the City's visioning as being a welcoming place for friends to gather, interact and enjoy themselves. 0* kilt Cultural Programs Museums of Brevard Cultural Programs Manager attended her first meeting with the Museums of Brevard organization to introduce the City as an up-and-coming contributor to the cultural engagement community. As the City moves forward with its plan to redevelop the existing City Hall facility into a multi -faceted cultural center, these early networking opportunities will be instrumental in development of a quality cultural engagement facility. Membership in this organization will pave the way for the exchange of ideas and diversify future exhibition/partnership opportunities. Central Brevard Art Association Art Show The 15th annual CBAA Fine Art Show boasted its most successful year! With more than 30 juried artists, this event showcased the artistic talents of the Central Brevard Art Association and raised funds for CBAA's Student Art Scholarship Fund. Brevard County Historical Commission At the February 28th meeting of the Brevard County Historical Commission (BCHC), City Cultural Programs Manager and District #2 representative, Molly Thomas was elected to serve as Vice - Chairperson of the BCHC. As an active member since March of 2015, Ms. Thomas has written numerous articles for both of the Commission's local history publications, assisted with the acquisition of two State historical markers and has represented the BCHC at several local events - most recently at Monday's re -dedication of Titusville's Veterans Memorial Fishing Pier. Ms. Thomas is honored by this appointment and looks forward to helping the Commission achieve its 2017 goals of expanding the Oral History Project and acquiring more State Historical Markers for sites here in Brevard County.