If you haven't heard the news, we had a great day on Saturday, May 4th as we celebrated the 30th Anniversary of The Cape at our Community Day event. A great group of walkers were out at 8:30 to "do the loop" ending back at Rouen Court for the dedication of the new Carmine V. Rotunda Community Park. At noon we moved over to Nautical Greens for our Cookout and Ice Cream Social. We had a tent set up with plenty of seating, games and activities for the kids. We even had a fire truck and clown which were both enjoyed by kids and adults alike. We want to thank everyone who came out and participated; and for those of you who couldn't make it this year - there's always next time! We've uploaded photos that were taken during the day to the Photo Album page of this website. Feel free to look through them at your leisure. 

CHOA April Newsletter (04/23/13)
The April 2013 issue of the CHOA Newsletter has been posted to the Newsletters section of this website.

Details on the upcoming Cape Community Day have been announced. Click here to learn more about the days activities. Please come join us for a day full of fun! Tickets are $1 per person and may be purchased from: 

• Cindy Redfield at 793-4977
• Gail Smyth at 796-0894
• Kathy Messitt at 395-8379
• Julia Morrison at 799-1951

Yard Waste Collection (03/24/13)
Waste Industries has finalized plans to begin a Yard Waste Collection Service, effective April 1, 2013. Please click here to read their notice to learn about pricing and how to get your service started. The notice also includes the various pricing levels for trash collection, recyclables and the new yard waste service. Questions should be directed to Waste Industries directly at 910-762-7563.

Future Board meetings will typically be held on the third Thursday of each month rather than the third Tuesday beginning with the April meeting. The meetings will continue to be held from 10 a.m. - noon. 

Please call the HOA office at 395-0081 to identify and claim.

As Sunday, March 10 approaches, New Hanover County Fire Rescue wants to remind residents not only to make changes to their clocks but also to check their smoke alarms. Change the battery in your smoke alarm and test it to ensure it is working. Making this simple change could not only save your life but the lives of your family. They'd also like to remind residents that smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years. This is true for most battery operated, hardwired, or interconnected smoke alarm. After replacement remember that your alarms should be tested monthly. The National Fire Protection Association reports 65 percent of home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarm or a nonworking smoke alarm.

Looking to get your lawn mower repaired? Need to get your computer tuned up? Looking to get rid of some old junk or need landscaping help? Don't forget to check our Classifieds page for some folks who can help you out. 

February 2013 CHOA Board & Property Manager Summary Report (02/28/13)
The February report has been posted to the Owner News page inside the secure section of this website.

The Island of Lights Annual Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction to benefit the Pleasure Island Holiday Events sponsored by Island of Lights will be held on April 6, 2013 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tickets: $22 donation. For more information click here. 

CHOA February Newsletter (02/24/13)
The February 2013 issue of the CHOA Newsletter has been posted to the Newsletters section of this website.

Cape Directory (02/24/13)
We are in the process of compiling the information to create our annual Community Directory for all our property owners. If there are any owners who do not want their name, address and/or telephone number published, please complete an Opt-Out Form (click here to print a copy of the form) and return it to CHOA Office, or contact the office at 910-395-0081 or capehomeassoc@bellsouth.net before March 15, 2013. 

You may have noticed the presence of the FBI & SBI around Mainsail Lane this morning. This was linked to the investigation of the explosive materials found at North State Storage yesterday, and linked to a past renter of a property on Mainsail. This morning at about 11 a.m. the residents of Mainsail Lane were asked to leave their homes while the home under surveillance was being investigated for explosives by FBI and SBI personnel.  It appears that no explosives were found.  The residents of Mainsail are back in their homes. You may follow this story on the local evening news or click on this link to WECT for more information. 

New Hanover County has announced that March 30th will be NHC Hazard Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This rain or shine event will be held at Wilmington International Airport – Customs Building located at 1987 Hall Drive. Please follow this link to the NHC website for more details:  www.nhcgov.com/News/Lists/Posts. 

UPDATE: River Road/Cape Blvd. & Sedgley Gates (02/08/13)
We have been advised by the gate repair technician that both sets of gates will more than likely be up for another week or so. Parts are on order for all gates and once in the repair work will be scheduled. 

The Cape Wine Tasting scheduled for February 28 has moved to March 4th. It will be held at Havanna's on Carolina Beach. See Activities/Events for more information. 

The HOA has learned that vehicles parked in a driveway on Rouen Court were broken into last night. We'd like to remind folks that if leaving cars in the driveway overnight its best to make sure that they are locked. 

January 2013 CHOA Board & Property Manager Summary Report (01/28/13)
The January report has been posted to the Owner News page inside the secure section of this website.

MCC will be hosting Bingo at the Tavern at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening, Jan. 26.  Or you can join them at 5:30 Wednesday night for a game of bingo before trivia starts.  

The gates have been repaired and are now operational. 

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MCC invites you to the Tavern for the game and buffet.  $15 for an all access pass to the event.  Only 45 tickets available.  Support your favorite team by wearing your teams colors or jersey.  Best dressed fan wins a prize.  

Now is the time to take advantage of MCC's great winter rates.  $45.00 before 11:00 AM and $35.00 after 11:00.  Book you tee time by calling (910) 397-9162.

TreeFest, an annual distribution of tree seedlings, returns this year with the addition of two native grasses.  This year's event will be held Friday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 27  from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until trees run out, in the JC Penney end court inside Independence Mall. You are invited to choose any combination of trees and grasses, up to 5 items.  A suggested donation of $3 per household will help ensure that TreeFest returns next year. For more information on TreeFest please click here. 

The December report has been posted to the Owner News page inside the secure section of this website. 

Looking for something fun to do the first weekend in February? Check out the Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival, Feb. 1 - 3, being held at the Coastline Event Center in Historic Downtown Wilmington. For more information visit: wilmingtonwineandchocolatefestival.com

These gates are open for repair. The technician will be here on Friday to facilitate the repairs. 

New Hanover County residents can enjoy unlimited family fun on the first Sunday of each month with admission free of charge to Airlie Gardens, Cape Fear Museum and the New Hanover County Arboretum. You can also visit any of our counties fabulous parks or local library branches where admission is always free.

Property Owners Neighborhood Meeting: Lakeview, Linksider & Sanctuary (12/26/12)
The notes from your December 12th Neighborhood Meeting have been posted to the Owner News page of this website.

2012 Holiday House Results (12/20/12)
On the evening of the 19th, the Holiday House judges were out looking at all of the Holiday Decorations and we are pleased to announce the following winners:

• 1st - Bernard & Katharine Boudrot -  312 Club Court
• 2nd  - Matthew & Khristine Musgrove - 8108 Mainsail
• 3rd  -  Doug & Connie DeEsch  - 816 Cape Blvd
• Honorable Mention - Darnell & Sarah Blackman - 8215 Lakeview

Congratulations to all. Make sure that you check out them all out. It is so nice to see the Holiday spirit of the Cape. Again Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, Happy New Years to all.
The Cape Social Committee

The gate repair has been completed and the gates are now operational.

Please check the Activities page of this website for the January - June 2013 reading schedule. If interested in participating in the Book Club, please email Jan Sparks at ccsasparks@aol.com. 

A lost kitty was wandering around the neighborhood and is now staying with the Musser's on Rouen Court. They say he's about 9 months old, very sweet and loving, has been neutered and declawed. If you've lost him, or know where he lives please contact the Musser's at 910-793-8241. Please click here to see a picture of the little fellow.

Well we've found it! If you've lost your skateboard call the HOA Office at 910-395-0081 and provide a description to claim it. 

The gates at this location are open for repair. The gate company has been called to facilitate the repair. 

November 2012 CHOA Board & Property Manager Summary Report (12/06/12)
The November report has been posted to the Owner News page inside the secure section of this website.

The judging for Holiday House will take place on Wednesday night, December 19th not on Monday night as noted in the recent email. So put your lights on before dark on the 19th! 

Wednesday, December 12th at 5:30 p.m. at the Tavern at MCC.
The CHOA Board, as a part of its “Transparency & Timeliness” initiative, has developed a calendar of meetings with individual neighborhoods within The Cape. The Board will be hosting the next Neighborhood Meeting for property owners of Lakeview Dr., Linksider Condos & Sanctuary-at-the-Cape. Property owners of these neighborhoods are asked to RSVP by email to hoa@cape-hoa.org or with a phone call to the CHOA office at 395-0081.

Property Owners Neighborhood Meeting: Club Court and Club Way (11/28/12)
The notes from your November 14th Neighborhood Meeting have been posted to the Owner News page of this website.

Let’s make The Cape a festive place this holiday season. Decorate your house and yard for the holidays. Judging this year for our annual Holiday House will be on Wednesday night, December 19th, so remember to turn your lights on before it gets dark. The first place winner gets to display the “Holiday House” sign in their yard for the holiday season. There are hand-painted ornamental bulbs for the winners.

We have been notified by Waste Industries that due to the Thanksgiving Holiday Cape-wide trash pick-up will occur on Saturday, November 24th, so please remember to put your trash and recycling out on Friday night. 

 

Speaking of trash pick-up: Will those folks living on cul-de-sacs please refrain from parking around the cul-de-sacs during the day of trash pick-up. The garbage trucks have a hard time making the turns trying to avoid the parked cars and damage to landscapes and other property is likely to occur. 

With the election season now behind us it is time to take down your political signs! 

One of our neighbors drove away with a gold necklace in a dixie cup on the hood of their car on Sunday November 11th on Sedgley Dr. - probably fell off the car between Scanlon Circle and W. Telfair. The necklace has 4 pendants on it.  It is not valuable, but has great sentimental value.  Please call 910-228-0572 if found. 

Each Board member has accepted additional responsibilities/committee assignments in addition to their Board elected positions for the coming year. A summary of those responsibilities/assignments have been posted to the Owner News page on this website.  

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Today we received a report of another home robbery of one of our neighbors here in The Cape. Please click here to read a brief summary of the event. 

Tickets are on Sale Now! (11/8/12)
"Every Christmas Story Ever Told" - a three person 90-minute comedy by Carleton, Fitzgerald & Alvarez, Cape Fear Playhouse and Big Dawg Productions.

    • Performance Date: Thursday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m.
    • Location: NC School of Theology (at The Cape Front Entrance)
    • Tickets: $16 before Nov. 30th; $19 after Nov. 30th.
    • Click here for more information.
Get your tickets by calling Cindy Redfield at 910-793-4977, or drop by the CHOA office between 9 and noon, Tues/Weds/Thurs and pick them up.

The Pleasure Island Parrot Heads are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, November 17th to help and support an Iraq veteran and his family. Please click here for more information about this upcoming event.

Construction will reduce Snow's Cut Bridge to 2 lanes for months, headlines a recent article in the StarNews. Click here to read the article: www.starnewsonline.com/article/20121104/articles/121109853

The October issue of the CHOA Newsletter has been posted to the Newsletter section of this website. 

Property Owners Neighborhood Meeting: Rouen Court, Tiara Park, and The Cape Blvd. - west of Scanlon Circle (10/30/12)
The notes from your October 17th Neighborhood Meeting have been posted to the Owner News page of this website.

October 2012 CHOA Board & Property Manager Summary Report (10/29/12)
The October report has been posted to the Owner News page inside the secure section of this website.

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Due to approaching Hurricane Sandy the venue for the Gathering has moved to the Bellm's home at 8208 Lakeview Drive. Please click here for important information regarding the event. 

The Cape Home Owners 2011 Annual Meeting (10/22/12)
The 2012 Annual Meeting was held on October 13, 2012. Association members are invited to view a copy of the minutes of the meeting as well as a copy of the meeting presentation by visiting the Owner News page on this website.

Congratulations to Ken Burda and Guenter Kass in being re-elected to The Cape Homeowners Association Board of Directors. The voting results have been posted to the Owner News page of this website

If you haven't done so yet, please remember to get your 2012 Voting materials in before the October 13 deadline at 10:30 a.m.

• You may vote in person on Saturday, October 13 from 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the CHOA office.
• You also may vote by proxy and drop your envelope off at the CHOA office prior to this Saturday's deadline. The office closes at 4 p.m. however, there is a drop-box on the porch across from the office door if you can't get to the office before it closes.
  • If voting by proxy, please remember to sign the voting envelope and indicate who you would like to cast your ballots for you.

This is an important election season as we have five (5) deed restriction amendment ballots included in this year's election.

These gates are open for repairs. The gate technician is scheduled to be here on Friday, October 12th. 

Property Owners Neighborhood Meeting: Rouen Court, Tiara Park, and The Cape Blvd - west of Scanlon Circle (10/09/12)
Wednesday, October 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Tavern at MCC.
The CHOA Board, as a part of its “Transparency & Timeliness” initiative, has developed a calendar of meetings with individual neighborhoods within The Cape. The Board will be hosting the next Neighborhood Meeting for property owners of Rouen Court, Tiara Park, and The Cape Blvd - west of Scanlon Circle.

Property owners of these neighborhoods are asked to RSVP by email to hoa@cape-hoa.org or with a phone call to the CHOA office at 395-0081.

Upcoming Road Closure – Lakeview Drive: between The Cape Blvd. & Club Court (10/07/12)
Beginning Wednesday 10/10/12 through Friday 10/19/12 Lakeview Drive will be closed to traffic between The Cape Blvd. and Club Court from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Contact: Cindy Redfield 793-4977, Phyllis Sammis 792-1587, Dianna Williams 398-8720.

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at The Empty Lot on Lakeview (between 8408 & 8416)

Featuring a BBQ menu, a Halloween costume parade and contest, and many raffle prizes.

Click here for more information, or check the Activities Page of the website.

 

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