Capes News – June 2022

The BBQ is BACK!

WHO: All CAPES residents and guests

WHAT: 4th of July Weekend BBQ & Picnic

WHEN: Saturday, July 2, 4pm-7pm 

WHERE: The Meadow

WHY: The Bridge House Activities Committee is bringing back a tradition: the return of the old-fashioned community 4th of July Weekend BBQ & Picnic. The HOA will supply burgers, hot dogs [including veggie options] and all the fixins! We have cooks, too. You bring sides, salads, or desserts to share. We’ll put up extra tables and chairs, but there won’t be enough for everyone – if you have a lawn chair or camping chair, please bring it. BYOB. We’re trying something a little different this year, and doing it a little later in the day than we have in the past. Hang out for music and good conversations.

RSVP: If you have not already done so, please fill out this brief RSVP form to let us know whether or not you plan to attend, so that we can plan accordingly:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep20I5JyyJ-niIvCmJ69WlJjBKidH7468mQDVjpvQemzIfJw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Fires and Fireworks

As wet as the weather has been so far this year, it’s hard to believe that we will soon begin yet another “fire” season…but rest assured, it will get here eventually. Please remember that outdoor burning and fireworks of all kinds are prohibited at The Capes. Beach fires are still allowed unless we enter red flag conditions, but when building a beach fire, please be careful to:
  • Always build it FAR away from all driftwood, beach grass and other combustibles
  • Only burn small pieces of wood in your fire, do not burn the large logs. Burning logs that are not properly extinguished can continue to smolder for days, creating a danger for unsuspecting passers-by or pets.
  • Keep your fires a reasonable – no more than 3 feet in diameter with a flame length less than 2 feet from the ground.
  • Pay attention to weather conditions and do not build a beach fire during periods of high winds and/or high temperatures and low humidity.
  • ONLY use water to douse your beach fire. Covering a fire with sand will not extinguish the fire…it will continue to burn/smolder and can burn the feet of unsuspecting people or pets that walk over it.
If you ever see a fire on the beach that you think may be dangerous or out of control, please don’t risk a confrontation with someone who may or may not be receptive to your comments. You can call the fire department’s non-emergency number at 503-842-5900, and they are happy to come check it out.