June 2 Cayce Avenues Association Meeting 6:30pm

Our June Avenues Association Meeting features Cayce City Councilman, Skip Jenkins who represents Holland, Lexington and parts of Oakland and Poplar.

Jennifer Pournelle with the Brickyard Branch Watershed Association will talk about the watersheds in our community and share some great ideas about the actions we can take to abate stormwater drainage in our neighborhood. 

In addition, Corporal Eddie West and the COPS team will be rolling out their neighborhood crime watch program. 

Code Enforcement will also be available for questions as well. 

The meeting will be at the Woman's Club of Cayce clubhouse at 701 Oakland Avenue. Wheelchair access is available from the back parking area. We will also broadcast the meeting through Facebook Live.  It will also be added to this website.

Progress for reducing speeding on the Avenues is being made! Last night Cayce Council endorsed the SCDOT plan for enhancing the stop sign flow on the Avenues. The Yellow and Red dots are the changes that will occur. Also, if you notice at the top, there will also be a new stoplight at 7th and Knox Abbott to allow another easy access route from BCHS. There also will be crosswalks at L Ave and 6th and 7th streets as well as Holland and State and Frink and Julius Felder.

We have not seen the implementation plan, but SCDOT did say in April that it would be phased in. Once a schedule is available, we will make sure it is distributed.

This is only the first step in this process. Once the sign changes have been implemented, they will be evaluated to make sure they are sufficient or need to be tweaked. New speed studies will need to be done after the installation as well to help determine the next steps.

Please continue to give us your feedback so we can pass it along to Chief Cowan.

April 7th Avenues Meeting

Our April Avenues Association Meeting featured Cayce City Manager, Tracy Hegler. Tracy addressed many neighborhood concerns as well as proposed changes to the stop signs within the Avenues. SCDOT has sent a final recommendation for the State - 12th Street stop sign realignment and included resident recommendations from our February meeting. The Axtell curve and upper L Avenue (above 12th street is still being studied). 

Tracy was joined by representatives from Cayce Police and Code Enforcement as usual.

April Meeting Recording

Hi Avenue Neighbors!

Last week, we had a successful neighborhood meeting focusing on speeding in the Avenues among other topics. Attached, you will find a link to the meeting as well as original copies of the existing stop sign matrix and the proposed matrix. Also, we added pictures of where the proposed crosswalks will be located.

I suggest viewing the meeting along with the documents as context matters. As Chief Cowan pointed out, this is the initial proposal and SCDOT is taking back the suggestions those in attendance offered, especially looking at Axtell and upper L Ave. There will be a 2nd presentation to us before it is sent to the City Manager's office for action. Chief Cowan is also looking at other actionables to help reduce speeding in our neighborhood.

If you have suggestions, post them in this thread or send them by messenger to us by the end of the week. We will be glad to combine them into one document and get the information to Chief and SCDOT.

February Avenues Association Meeting Recording

Christmas Tree Project Update

April Association Meeting

Meeting Reminder Our April Association meeting is Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings typically last about an hour. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of State Street & L Avenue. Guest Speaker - Dr. Rev. Stewart Rawson, Still Hopes Still Hopes is the only Episcopal-sponsored, non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community in the Columbia area, and they're located right here in our neighborhood. Dr. Rawson, the marketing director for the community, will be sharing about the growth of the community, specifically the new areas that are having a grand opening on Sunday. Public Safety Officers and Code Enforcement will also be in attendance to provide updates and answer questions.

Put it on your calendar! We're just a couple weeks away from the Cayce Festival of the Arts, held in partnership with the City of Cayce's Soiree on State. This is the third year this family-friendly event will be held right in the middle of our neighborhood. Grab your friends and come out to the party on State Street. Saturday, April 27, 2019 3-8 p.m.

March Meeting

Meeting Reminder Our March Association meeting is Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings typically last about an hour. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of State Street & L Avenue.   Guest Speaker - City Manager Tracy Hegler, AICP We are excited to welcome our city manager Tracy Hegler as our guest speaker. Hegler has stated she is a “People’s Manager” who places a strong emphasis on empowering staff, improving quality of life for our citizens, and ensuring that Cayce continues to be a vibrant community that maintains its hometown feel. She began with the City on Nov. 19, 2018. Public Safety Officers and Code Enforcement will also be in attendance to provide updates and answer questions.

January Meeting & Board Elections

Meeting Reminder Our monthly Association meeting is Thursday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings typically last about an hour. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of State Street & L Avenue. Guest Speaker -- Micah Caskey Micah Caskey (Our SC House Rep), will be our speaker this month. He will be talking about what the House will be working on this year. A public safety and codes enforcement officer at the meeting to give a crime report and receive member concerns.

Board Elections We will be holding elections for the Avenues Association Board at this meeting; this year we have 4 positions that need to be filled. AND WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS TO FILL THE POSITIONS. The board typically meets once per month to plan our monthly meetings and organize the Association's two events: the Cayce Festival of the Arts and the Avenues Tree Lighting Project. If you have not previously served on the board, please consider putting your name on the ballot; it's a great way to serve our community without a huge time commitment. PLEASE REPLY TO THIS EMAIL if you are interested in serving on the board. To hold elections, we will need a quorum at the January meeting; please plan to attend.

December Meeting & Holiday Potluck

Meeting Reminder Our December Association meeting is Thursday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings typically last about an hour. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of State Street & L Avenue. Annual Holiday Potluck Each year, we combine our December meeting with our holiday potluck. We'll provide a meat and beverages; bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share with your neighbors. The December meeting is a more laid-back format than our usual meeting, so this is a great time to join us if you've been meaning to visit. BUT we will still have a public safety officer at the meeting to give a crime report and receive member concerns.

Board elections are next month. We will be holding elections for Association Board at the January meeting; this year we have 4 positions that need to be filled. The board typically meets once per month to plan our monthly meetings and organize the Association's two events: the Cayce Festival of the Arts and the Avenues Tree Lighting Project. If you have not previously served on the board, please consider putting your name on the ballot; it's a great way to serve our community without a huge time commitment. Please email us at communicate@cayceavenues.com or speak to Pamme Eades at the meeting if you are interested. To hold elections, we will need a quorum at the January meeting; please mark your calendars: << Thursday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. >>

November Association Meeting

Meeting Reminder As a reminder, our Avenues November meeting is Thursday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings typically last about an hour. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of State Street & L Avenue. Ann Malpass, Woman's Club of Cayce Our guest speaker this month is Ann Malpass from The Woman's Club of Cayce. Ann is the Chairwoman of the Club's Annual Tree Lighting Project. She has exciting news to share about this year's tree lighting. Public Safety and Code Enforcement officers will also be in attendance to provide updates and answer questions.

Avenues Christmas Tree Fundraiser Flyers have gone out for the annual Christmas tree fundraiser. The price for the trees this year is $25; online ordering is available. The last day to order your tree is Wednesday, November 14. >>> CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO <<<

DELAYED: October Association Meeting

CANCELED: September Association Meeting

Given the expected severity of Hurricane Florence and for the safety of our residents, there will be no Avenues Associaton meeting on Thursday, September 13.

Please stay safe and look out for your neighbors.

August Association Meeting

July Association Meeting

June Meeting

Meeting Reminder Our June Association meeting is Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings typically last about an hour. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of State Street & L Avenue.   Steel Hands Brewery Darryl Frick and Scott Lambert, owners of Steel Hands Brewing, and the Marketing and Business Development Director, Ashley Lambert will be attending the meeting as our guest speakers. Steel Hands Brewing is expected to the largest brewery and restaurant in the Midlands. It will be opening later this year just on the edge of the Avenues on Foreman Street. Darryl and Scott are excited about being part of the Cayce community and will give us a presentation that includes rendering, the site layout, traffic flow, SCE&G lighting plans and their community engagement plans. Thursday's meeting is an opportunity for our neighbors to get to know Darryl and Scott. Public Safety Officers and Code Enforcement will also be in attendance to provide updates and answer questions.

It's time to renew your membership! Membership applications are due on June 1. We'll have renewal forms at the meeting on Thursday, or you can download a copy of the application here: << 2018 Membership Application >>

May Meeting Reminder

Meeting Reminder Our April Association meeting is Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings typically last about an hour. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of State Street & L Avenue. Mayor Elise Partin and Interim City Manager Rachelle Moody will be our guests this week. They will be discussing the Avenues being named an Opportunity Zone by Gov. McMaster as well as get us up to date on all of the other happenings in Cayce. Public Safety Officers and Code Enforcement will also be in attendance to provide updates and answer questions.

It's time to renew your membership! Membership applications are due on June 1. We'll have renewal forms at the meeting on Thursday. If you won't be able to attend, SEND US AN EMAIL to request an application be emailed to you.

April Meeting Reminder

Meeting Reminder Our April Association meeting is Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings typically last about an hour. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of State Street & L Avenue. Our guest speakers will be Joni Coleman and Bernie Adkins from the Lexington 2 Innovation Center. They will be telling us more about the Career and Technology Education (CATE) Center, which will open in August 2018. A public safety officer will at be the meeting to give us an update on crime in our are and note any attendee concerns. Save the Date: At our last meeting, the membership voted to move our meetings to the second Thursday of each month. Please make note of the new meeting nights on your calendars. Cayce Festival of the Arts The Festival is partnering with the City of Cayce's Soiree on State Street. We hope to see everyone the Festival and Soiree on Saturday, April 14 from noon to 8 p.m.

March Meeting Reminder

Meeting Reminder Our March Association meeting is Thursday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings typically last about an hour. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of State Street & L Avenue. A public safety officer will at be the meeting to give us an update on crime in our are and note any attendee concerns.

Save the Date: At our last meeting, the membership voted to move our meetings to the second Thursday of each month. Please make note of the new meeting nights on your calendars. Cayce Festival of the Arts The Festival is partnering with the City of Cayce's Soiree on State Street. We hope to see everyone the Festival and Soiree on Saturday, April 14 from noon to 8 p.m.

2017 Christmas Tree Lighting Fundraiser

The 2017 Avenues Christmas Tree Fundraiser has begun!

The cost this year is $22 per tree. 
Flyers are going out this week and next week via trashcan roll carts. 

The deadline to turn your order in is Saturday, November 18. 

Please take your orders to your street representative (see the back of your flyer), or bring it to the Avenues meeting on Thursday, November 16, which is being held at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall of State Street Baptist.

Online ordering and more details are available HERE.

<<If you missed your flyer, you can download a digital copy HERE>>

August Meeting Reminder

Meeting Reminder

Our August Association meeting will be Thursday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings typically last about an hour. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of State Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of State Street & L Avenue.

A public safety officer will at be the meeting to give us an update on crime in our are and note any attendee concerns.

Membership Renewal

As a reminder, membership renewals were due June 1. If you were not able to attend our meeting to pick up a renewal application , you can download an application HERE. Application and membership dues may be turned in at the meeting or mailed to our PO Box.

Guest Speaker:  Shaun Greenwood Shaun is the Assistant City Manager for the City of Cayce. He'll be joining us to give updates: the ongoing city-wide waterlines project old Cayce grammar school (spoiler alert: there's demo happening) upcoming city events and more.

In the Community

Food Drive in memory of Linda Keisler Meetze

Long-time director of God's Helping Hands, Linda Keisler Meetze passed away in May 2017. To honor her memory and support Gods Helping Hands (which gives support to many families in Cayce), we'd like to make a special push to collect items to present to them in August.

If you are able, please consider picking up any of these items for our drive:

• Canned fruits & veggies
• Canned meats (such as tuna, chicken, Spam)
• Canned soup
• Pop-top meals
• Spaghetti sauce
• Peanut butter
• Cereal
• Cooking oil
• Dried beans
• Juice
• Jello
• Personal toiletry items (such as bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste)

If you are not able to bring the items to the meeting, please send an email or Facebook message and we will coordinate picking them up.