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ADVISORY BOARD STAFF REPORT
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Copied from Weekly Updates 7-14-2017 to 9-1-17 (No Reports 9/8/17 or 9/15/17)
Director Meetings
• Development Review Committee
• Brevard County Sheriff Office Charities Inc. — Pet Posse Board Member
• Economic Development Director
• Playground Manufacturer Representative
• Florida Beer Company Representative
• Equal Opportunity Training
• Manatee Sanctuary Park Playground Ribbon Cutting
• PAL YDC Teens — Backpack Stuffing
• Reporter from Parks & Rec Business Magazine
• Hurricane Training
• New Employee Orientation
• Provided Employee Probationary Evaluation
• Skate Park Company Representative
• Cocoa Beach High School Student — Take Stock in Children Mentorship Program
Special Events
Friday Fest - Its, hard to believe that there are only three more Friday Fests this year! The August
event was well attended, but sadly, the September event succumbed to rain, midway through the
event. Our next Friday Fest is scheduled for October 6th and will feature live entertainment by local
classic rock group, Just Us and proceeds from the beverage booth will benefit Cape Canaveral
Youth Cultural Programs. Volunteers are needed to staff the booth. If you are available to lend a
hand, please contact Andrea Binney at 321-868-1226.
Street Eats on Taylor Ave - The last Street Eats event was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. The
next Street Eats event will take place Saturday, November 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Taylor
Avenue will be closed between the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex and the Sheriff's Office
parking lot and the event will feature five gourmet food trucks and Bavarian style seating.
Friday 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. Each
month, a temporary nine hole course is 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. The next evening of disc golf will take place Friday October 20 from 5:00 to 8:00
PM.
Fido Field Day - The City celebrated National Dog Day with its first dog -friendly event at Manatee
Sanctuary Park. Hosted in partnership with Brevard County Sheriff' s Office Pet PosseTM, this
event promoted responsible pet ownership and the benefits of behavioral training. It included a
pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Brevard County Sheriffs Office Police Athletic League, K9
and obedience demonstrations, and local vendors offering pet services and retail pet supplies.
Representatives from non-profit pet related organizations will also be in attendance, including
Brevard County Sheriffs Office Mobile Adoption Unit. There were numerous engagement
activities for guests and their dogs, including a small dog and wiener dog race, a fetch 'n' catch
zone for larger dogs, doggie splash pools and a free pet photo booth. The event was well received
by residents, well atteneded and Staff heard numerous compliements throughout and following the
event.
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Movie in the Park — The Spring season of Movie in the Park has drawn to a close. Movie in the
Park is on summer hiatus and will return October 13, with a showing of Disney's "Pirates of the
Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales". The movie will start at dusk.
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Back To School Jam — Local teenagers from the PAL Youth Director's Council Program and City
volunteers assisted in stuffing 264 backpacks which were given out at Cape View Elementary on
Friday Morning during their registration. A big THANK YOU TO VFW Post #10131 and the
Auxiliary for their generous donation of the backpacks and $1000 to use towards supplies. This is
a true collaborative effort which directly benefits Cape Canaveral families.
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Re2-istration Now Open for the Wednesday Adult Kickball Lea2-ue — The Summer season is
winding down and Staff is currently accepting team registrations for the Adult Co-ed Kickball
League. All games will be played at Canaveral City Park, located at 7920 Orange Avenue in Cape
Canaveral. Cost per team will be $200 and includes a 10 game regular season and a single
elimination playoff tournament. New players looking to join existing teams are welcome to contact
the Culture and Leisure Services office at 321-868-1226 to be put on the free agent list. For more
information, visit www.citvofcapecanaveral.org/athletics.
Athletic Lea2-ues Progress Despite the Weather - Tuesday night Beginner Racquetball League is
over the half -way point of the season with all of the new players growing and learning the game.
Wednesday night Intermediate Tennis completed the Championship match with a new league
winner beating out last season' s winner in a very competitive match. A new Wednesday night
Intermediate Tennis League started September 6 with 11 participants. Wednesday night Advanced
Racquetball continues to push towards playoffs with every game counting for the top seeds in the
tournament. Thursday night Intermediate Tennis finished week 3 of matches with a few players
remaining undefeated early in the season. Thursday night Co -Ed Softball held week 4 of games
with finalized rosters being turned in to Staff.
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Manatee Sanctuary ParkPlavzround — The new playground at Manatee Sanctuary Park has been
installed and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday Morning. Although
the installation was delayed due to TD Leslie, the crew was able to work hard to get it ready for
the scheduled event. Children from the City's Summer Camp Program had the privilege of
breaking it in. The City won the playground through a contest from North Star Publishing and
Burke. The playground is valued at $27,000 and the City was responsible for shipping, installation
and surfacing costs.
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Parks & Rec Business Magazine Feature - An article on the City' s newest playground appeared
in the August edition of Parks & Rec Business Magazine .The full -page article congratulated the
City for winning the playground and included an honorary statement by Mayor Hoog. Staff was
interviewed by the magazine' s Editor -in -Chief this week and a follow-up article, discussing the
process taken from start to finish, will be featured in a future issue of the magazine. Staff wanted
to ensure that the entire City team be given credit for bringing the project to completion, as every
department had a hand in making it a reality. Staff will be working with the Parks & Rec Business
Magazine on a series of articles highlighting all of the upcoming projects the City is about to
embark on. View the full article by visiting:
http://mvinsideraccount.com/publication/?m=19660&1=1#{"issue id" :425204,"page":10}
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Manatee Sanctuary Park Trail Demarcation
Per request from park users, staff clearly defined that pedestrians are to have the right of way while
enjoying the pedway. Attendance at Manatee Sanctuary Park continues to grow as more residents
and visitors discover this wonderful facility.
Recreation Programs
Youth Football Skills Classes at Banana River Park - Just in time for football season, Youth
Football classes will resume at Banana River Park starting in October. This non-competitive, skill -
building program allows students to catch, throw and kick the ball in each class. Emphasizing the
fundamentals of the sport, players ages 7 through 13 will enjoy learning the basics of ball handling,
while engaging in a fun outdoor activity. The cost of the program is $60 per student for the full 6-
week session. The one -hour classes will be held on Fridays, with 7-9 year olds starting at 4:45 p.m.
and 10-13 year olds starting at 5:45 p.m. To learn more, visit: www.ivouthfootball.com or call
(321) 223-5060.
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Summer Camp Excitement: Week 10 (See Weekly Updates for previous weeks)
Summer camp finished last week at full capacity. Although Monday' s field trip to Florida' s
Adventure in Paradise was cancelled due to inclement weather, campers enjoyed playing numerous
games of four corners and had popcorn while watching the movie Zootopia at the Youth Center.
Tuesday's weekly movie theater trip had the kids super thrilled to see Minions. At the end of the
day, campers enjoyed the last ice cream party of the summer with the tasty treat and various
toppings. On Wednesday, everyone played dodgeball and tunnel tag before attending the end of
the summer reading party, cashing in their "book bucks" for prizes at the Library. Kids were able
to shop in the "book buck shop" spending their hard earned money on some amazing prizes.
Thursday afternoon was the last pool party at the Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center with campers
thoroughly enjoying the diving board, water slide, splash zone and kid's area. Summer Camp
ended on Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Manatee Sanctuary Park to reveal the new
playground that was installed. Kids participated in the ribbon cutting and were able to play on the
playground, jump on bounce houses, play gaga ball and eat pizza before heading home for the last
days of summer vacation.
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Introductory Soccer Program Resuming at Banana River Park -The Kicks for Healthy Kids
program is returning to Cape Canaveral for the fall season! Instructed by the Varsity soccer
coaches of Palm Bay Magnet High School and Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, this program
encourages children to work together, with a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and building
healthy lifestyle habits. Open to children ages 2-6, this eight -week program teaches the
fundamentals of soccer and sportsmanship in a fun, non-competitive setting. Parents are
encouraged to participate in the program with their children. Classes will be held on Thursdays
from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Banana River Park. To learn more about this program, please visit:
www.kicksforhealthvkids.oru.
Cultural Programs
2017 Brevard Cultural Alliance Summit
The City's Cultural Programs Manager attended the 2nd annual Brevard Cultural Alliance Summit
held at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Attendees were invited to take part in three
professional skill -building seminars that focused on audience engagement, community outreach
and STEAM trends in arts education. The Summit attracted artists, musicians, writers, arts
administrators and art educators from all over Brevard, as well as some from Orange and Marion
counties. Participants networked with one another and took part in discussions with Staff from the
Brevard Cultural Alliance and the National Arts Advocacy Group, Americans for the Arts.
Speakers at this conference included Representative Thad Altman, the Chief Operating Officer for
the KSC Visitor Complex, Therrin Protze and Savanah College of Art and Design
President/Founder Paula Wallace. This local learning opportunity is just one example of the
amazing services that Brevard Cultural Alliance provide to the arts professionals in our
community.
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Economic Study Reveals How Cultural Tourism Fuels Brevard's Economy
The local non-profit arts organization, Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA), has released the findings
of its 2017 Economic Contribution of Arts & Culture to the Space Coast study. With tourism being
such a substantial component of our local economy, it is important to know what appeals to our
guests beyond warm weather and beautiful beaches. It is no secret that local arts and cultural
institutions attract visitors by hosting events, exhibitions and offering special programs. To
measure the impact these organizations have on our bottom line, the Brevard Cultural Alliance
conducts this study in conjunction with the Americans for the Arts' Nationwide Arts & Economic
Prosperity Study. Their most recent findings, released this week, reveals some staggering numbers.
According to the BCA, event related spending by arts and cultural audiences in Central Florida
exceeds $200 million dollars annually, not including admission costs. In Brevard County
specifically, their study reports that residents spend an average of $23 per person to attend a
cultural event and attendees visiting from other areas spent $51 per person. Once again, this does
not include the money they spend to enter the event. This is the money spent within the surrounding
community on lodging, transportation, souvenirs, meals and drinks. The direct, indirect and
induced financial impact that arts have on our county accounts for $128 million in total sales, adds
$71.3 million to our gross domestic product and supports more than 1,464 local jobs (2017
Economic Contribution of Arts & Culture to the Space Coast). These numbers are too big to be
ignored. Pair this with all the other positive impacts the arts have to offer and you have a self-
sustaining catalyst for improving the local economy and the quality of life for your residents. To
read their full report or find out more about what the Brevard Cultural Alliance has to offer, visit
www.artsbrevard.oru.
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Local Art Donations & Loans for New City Hall
Citv Hall Call for Artwork Continues — As the grand opening of the New City Hall approaches,
Staff continues to acquire artwork from resident artists who wish to become stakeholders in Cape
Canaveral's cultural landscape. The Culture and Leisure Services Department has issued a Ca11 for
Artwork, inviting Cape Canaveral artists to loan or donate pieces of art to be put on display in the
New City Hall. Local artists interested showcasing their talents in the City's public spaces may
contact Cultural Programs Manager Molly Thomas for more information at: 321-868-1226 or via
email at m.tomas@citvofcaDecanaveral.oru.
Pelicans — Local artist and retired nurse, Kate Parker has generously loaned her painting Pelicans
to the City for display in the new City Hall building. "For as long as I can remember," she says,
"drawing and sketching has been my first love." Her nursing career took her around the world, and
it was while working in Abu Dhabi that she began painting. Her mediums include watercolor,
pastel and acrylics, and she is presently a member of the Central Brevard Art Association.
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Oats a Waving, Green Juvenile Sea Turtle & Reflective Dawn — Local photographer, Yvonne Oak
has captured some truly amazing shots in and around the City of Cape Canaveral and has kindly
enlarged and framed three of these photographs and donated them for permanted display in the
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Sea Oats — Jacob Robertson Knight is a fifth generation Florida native, born and raised in Vero
Beach. He attended UCF before moving to California in the year 2000, where his pursuit of art
and motion picture film making officially began at the start of the digital revolution. Today he
resides in Cocoa Beach and continues to push digital tools in both motion, still and mixed media
formats — as he says, "in pursuit of the textures of yesterday." This very large and brilliant photo
he captured of sea oats on Cape Canaveral's beach is on loan to the City for display in the new
City Hall building.
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Ouirk Canaveral — For those that have been paying close attention to Cape Canaveral's growing
public art affinity, the name Mellissa Bass should sound familiar. Her abstract works have been
featured on numerous bits of civic scenery including Life Rescue Stations and Water Barrels at
the Cape Canaveral Community Garden. Melissa was born and raised in a small town on the
Arkansas Grand Prairie. She received a Bachelor of Interior Design from the University of
Arkansas, and she has practiced residential, commercial, and government interior design for
several years. She moved to Cape Canaveral in 2009. Currently working at the Cape Canaveral
Public Library, she enjoys the community interaction, getting to know local residents, and feeding
her book addiction, as well as participating in local volunteer projects. She began painting as a
child and considers Wassily Kandinsky one of her greatest creative influences, often using music
and color psychology to guide her abstract painting projects. Ms. Bass has generously donated her
abstract piece, "Quirk Canaveral" for permanent display in the new City Hall building.
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