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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report 01-27-15CAPE CANAVERAL LEISURE SERVICES CULTURE AND LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD STAFF REPORT JANUARY 27, 2015 Copied from Weekly Updates Director Meetings • Development Review Committee • Radio Interview with WMEL 1300 RE: Light Up Cape Canaveral • Fire Station Ribbon Cutting • Advanced Supervisory Skills Training • VFW Commander • Copier Machine Representative • Space Coast Little League Board President • P.A.L. Director • Library Director • City Engineer • Community and Economic Development Director Athletic Leagues A new season of Monday Night Kickball started in December. Wednesday Night Kickball League wraps up its winter season this week and will reconvene the second week of February. Between the two leagues, we had 13 teams on the rosters last season. The Thursday Night Softball League begins its playoffs this week and will also start a new season in February. Al! of our Tennis Leagues continue to grow. Both the A-1 & A-2 leagues have welcomed several new players to the ranks and start new seasons this month. The Thursday Intermediate Tennis League players are enjoying the new league and will finish their championship matches this week. Special Projects Commercial Kayak / Paddleboard Eco tour Franchise A final contract agreement has been executed between the City and Al A Beach Rentals for provision of kayalc/paddleboard rentals, lessons and eco tours out of Banana River Park. TRY SOMETHING NEW FOR THE NEW YEAp,f. NOW OFFERED AT BANANA RIVER PAXIO STAND UP 1PADDLEBOARD LESSONS Acts 6 & UPI '101 GUIDED & SELF -GUIDED K.AYAK ECO TOURS! KAYARRADDLEBOARD RENTALS & MORE ETE01 CAPE CANAVIEEAHE WARE, MTH THE CITY5 EXCHE3IVE KAY,EY PEDrEHEEDAETE SEEEEHE FEEEETEETS! CoNTAcr rok: RA it s A vAILA/li LOY 68-11N AILANI1C AVI 321-50S-745S vvIVIVAL AFUNIZFN EALS,CON I Banana River Park Pavilion Preliminary design for the pavilion at Banana River Park has been completed and was reviewed by the Development Review Committee on January 7th. The design engineering firm, GLE, is working on full construction documents for the project. CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL BANANA PARK PAVILION CAPE CANAVERAL FL 32920 ,4Peaw,a, woaxaralmai VIVA DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE 7014 Special Events/Programs 111111,11!.11111.1101' Youth Center Food Program The local VFW Post has committed to providing healthy food and snacks items to the children who attend the Cape Canaveral Youth Center for one year. A big thank you goes out to the Commander and the generous members who approved this partnership. Santa Letters Parents were able to request a letter for their child by completing a hint form available at Recreation Complex and online. Thirty-seven excited children received customized letters straight "from Santa" sent to their homes. Monthly Beach Cleanups with Sea Turtle Preservation Society The Sea Turtle Preservation Society has "adopted" the part of Cape Canaveral's beach from Cherie Down Park to the jetty. Starting in 2015, a local resident affiliated with the STPS began hosting monthly beach clean-ups. The STPS provided gloves, bags, safety equipment and bottled water for each event. The first event, held January 31, boasted 34 participants. 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. V •$ $111Pg ViEset ILtO ATER, ilt$VIDE 13(0 0,44101 ( r 14) ?OfiglAgig ,0,0,00,6,,Viil 44440 19th Annual Reindeer Run 5k The l9th annual Reindeer Run was a big success. Enlisting more than 450 participants, the event raised over $1 1,000 for Brevard County's Police Athletic League. Sheriff Wayne Ivey kicked off the race and the morning was capped with Santa's arrival on the fire truck. A children's fun run also took place, adding to the family friendly atmosphere of the event. Leisure Services Staff and BCSO PAL handled parking which mostly took place at Cape View Elementary and Cherie Down Park. Because of all the preemptive messaging about street closures, Staff encountered no issues from impacted residents on the morning of the race. Lieht UP Cave Canaveral The 2nd annual "Light Up Cape Canaveral" event was held Saturday, December 6th, 6-8 pm, at Xeriscape Park across the street from the Recreation Complex. Activities included holiday music, refreshments, crafts for the kids, performances by Cape View Elementary choir & The Dickens Carolers, lighting of Xeriscape Park and a visit from Santa. A special Thank You to the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department, the Cape Canaveral Library Staff and BCSO P.A.L. for their assistance in making this event such a success. 1111041,f9r r r no o AW A , 1, 1 ,,1111, Friday Fest & Student Art Show The December event was a success. The band, Vintage was well received by the audience. The City of Cape Canaveral operated the beverage stand, with the help of several volunteers, pulled in over $1000 for the City. The next Friday Fest is scheduled for February 6th and will coincide with our 16th annual Student Art Show. This year's participating schools include Cape View Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Merritt Island High, and Rockledge High, "”, '14,F,„14o"11111,:01140,,„, Movie in the Park The December Movie in the Park was the 2014 Disney hit "Frozen". Attendance for this showing was the highest it has been in months. The January movie was the "Nut Job". Sew Cool The youth sewing program has begun registering students for its second session. Instructed by local PAL leader and youth center employee, Mary Jane Binney, these free classes are offered to children from 5' to 121h grade, Monday afternoons, at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Oyster Mat Workshops In partnership with Brevard County BOCC, Brevard Zoo and UCF the City has decided to host regular Oyster Mat Making project at Manatee Sanctuary Park. The 2015 dates for these events include: February 25th, May 27th, August 26th, and November 25th from 10-11:30am. These events will be open to the general public. We are very excited to be a partner in this endeavor. These workshops give Cape Canaveral citizens the opportunity to learn the importance of Florida's oyster reefs and take an active role in protecting our local ecosystems. AVE4ALOYSTER MAT WORKSHOP BROUGHT TO Yt.)U• BY THE oar cANA. MUT, RREVAILD OYSTER RESTORATION PRI/NRAIR A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BREvaD zoo 4,0,S1 I ) F '''(-4:!,,11 v Ord Fine Art Show The Fine Art Show returns to the Cape Canaveral Library for its 13th year! It will showcase the talents of the Central Brevard Art Association. The event begins Friday February 13th at 10am in the meeting room of the Cape Canaveral Library. "',„„„„,„.r."A=r4V,Vg=r',,,,Ar•gr' 4,1,,,,,,ArAmoAAMA040A4A,', A FEB 13-15TH FRI & SAT 10A-5P SUN 12-41) AT THE CAPE CANAVERAL LaIRARY 201 POLK AVENUE SPONSORED BY A Sportinz Chance A new session of A Sporting Chance started January 15h. Anyone who has a child between the ages of 2 and 4 is invited to join this wonderful class introducing children to sport activities in a fun, nurturing environment. Zumba Our Zumba program is more popular than ever! Virginia Taylor is back for the winter and hosts her interactive Zumba classes Thursdays at 9a.m. Cost to participate is $5 per session. With her class added to the schedule, Zumba is available at the Recreation Complex four mornings a week. Farmers Market The Farmers Market continues to grow, offering fresh produce, baked goods and handmade arts and crafts to the public. 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.brevardfannersmarkets.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 over 1,000 people every week.