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Current News: 05/18/2023

Dune Drive's landscaped islands are vibrant and full of life, as are the
 landscapes surrounding many homes on the island.

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AVALON'S BEACH REPLENISHMENT concluded at the end of last week, with 600,000 cubic yards of new sand now on Avalon's north end beaches.  Demobilization of equipment on the beach will occur as the project transitions to Stone Harbor.  The dredge is expected to undergo preventive maintenance work in Cape May before pumping resumes, but a large dredge pipe has already been brought ashore at the 90th Street beach.  A booster pump located offshore of 31st Street will assist in moving the sand/water slurry the long distance to Stone Harbor's beaches.  A May 21st start date is anticipated for Stone Harbor's portion of the project.  
 
APRIL SHOWERS BROUGHT MAY FLOWERS!  The old saying is true!  Lots of rain in April (and early May!) has brought blooming flowers along with green shrubs, lawns, and trees across the entire island.  Lush and colorful landscapes are visible almost everywhere you turn.  Combined with blue skies, warm sunshine, and a gentle seabreeze, it provides a treat for the senses when walking the island!  
 
PLANNING YOUR SUMMER ACTIVITIES?  If you'll be here for a week's vacation—or all summer—you may be looking for some activities for your family.  The recreation departments in both Avalon and Stone Harbor do a tremendous job offering a full slate of activities that appeal to all ages.  From youth sports camps to yoga to zumba to pickleball, there are a huge variety of sessions throughout the summer.  Check out the recreation offerings in both towns!     Avalon Recreation Departmen   Stone Harbor Recreation

PARKMOBILE APP: SET IT UP!  If you'll be parking in Stone Harbor this summer, you'll want the ParkMobile app on your phone, as traditional parking meters have been replaced with the new technology.  Downloading the app and setting up your payment source will take a few moments, but you'll only have to do it once.  Set it up in advance, so you don't have to fuss with it at the curb.  And remember, you'll never have to dig for quarters for parking again!

GET YOUR SEASON BEACH TAGS AT PRESEASON PRICES!  Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags  are now available for purchase online.  Order a set for your family and have them shipped to your door!   Find them here

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Lecture: US Military Commanders and Aircraft on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii, December 7, 1941 by author Louis Bontya III.  Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum, Thursday, May 18th, 7:30pm.  
 
7 Mile Island Pickleball Classic, clinics and round robin play, Friday, May 19th, from 8:30am.  Sign up here    
 
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm. $20 for a 16x16 space (provide your own table).  Call 609-368-0683 to reserve a space.  
 
“Boardwalks: A Uniquely American Invention,” Avalon History Center lecture, Saturday, May 20th, 3pm.  
 
SHPOA Information Zoom meeting, update on issues the Stone Harbor Property Owner’s Association is working on.  Tuesday, May 23rd, 6pm.  Register here:  

Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday, May 27th, 9am.  
 
Turtle Trot 5K & Fun Walk, benefits The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Institute.  Sunday, May 28th, 8am-9am. Sign up at RaceRoster.com.  
 
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Avalon:  Parade from 32nd Street & Dune Drive to Veteran’s Plaza at 21st Street & Dune Drive.  Ceremony to follow parade.  Monday, May 29th, 9am.   Memorial Day Ceremonies and Parade, Stone Harbor:  SHFD Memorial Service 11am at the firehouse; Parade begins at 12 noon at 99th Street & Third Avenue, toward 96th Street, then toward the beach; American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony at the Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor, 96th Street & the beach, following the parade.  Open House at American Legion Post 331 following the ceremony.  
 
Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  www.avalongardenclub.org

 

Weekly Events:   

Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.   

Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th. 

05/11/2023

It's almost time to claim your spot in the sand!

BEACH UPDATE: As of the beginning of this week, 471,000 cubic yards of sand had been added to Avalon's newly widened beaches.  Work has progressed southward to 17th Street thus far, and will continue around the clock until nearly 600,000 cubic yards of sand have been pumped onto the beaches.  Once Avalon's beaches are completed work will shift to Stone Harbor.     IT'S AVALON'S SPRING FLING WEEKEND!  See below for individual event listings.  There's plenty going on in Stone Harbor, too!     THE FINAL PUSH: As our summer season approaches, owners are cleaning, contractors are repairing, deliveries of new deck furniture are taking place—everywhere you look, everyone is making the final push to be ready for the season! "   IT'S TURTLE TIME AGAIN!  Each year diamondback terrapins leave the water to seek high ground on which to lay eggs.  In doing so they often cross local roadways, where they are at risk from passing vehicles.  Egg laying continues well into July, so keep an eye out for turtles and give 'em a 'brake'!  If you're inclined to help a turtle out of harms way, please be aware of traffic and take steps to protect yourself, then cross the turtle in the direction it was headed.     54 FAMILIES have taken the leap and purchased their own shore property since the first of the year—and 35 more have a property under contract for settlement soon.  How about you?  If you've always wanted your own shore property, why not make it happen?  Please call or email me.  Let's discuss your goals and put a plan in place to achieve them!     JUST TWO WEEKS until Memorial Day Weekend!   GET YOUR BEACH TAGS at pre-season rates until June 1st.  Avalon and Stone Harbor beach tags can be purchased online and shipped to your door!     Buy Avalon beach tags   Buy Stone Harbor beach tags

UPCOMING EVENTS:   

Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside May 5th through May 14th.  Pick up begins May 15th at 7am.  
 
Avalon Townwide Yard Sale, sponsored by Avalon Garden Club.  Saturday, May 13th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine.  Participant fee $10.  Visit for an application  
 
Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Flower & Plant Sale, Avalon Firehouse, Saturday, May 13th, 8am-2pm.
  
Avalon Community Paper Shredding, Avalon Public Works, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 2pm, or until the shredding truck is full.  
 
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm.  Order info here:
 
Avalon Cops ‘n Coffee, in front of Avalon Police Department, Saturday, May 13th, 10am.  
 
Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Celebration Days, The Wetlands Institute, Saturday, May 13th to Sunday, May 21st. Read More
 
Mother’s Day Cheesecake Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, May 13th, 1:30pm & 3:30pm.  Tickets
 
7 Mile Island Pickleball Classic, clinics and round robin play, Friday, May 19th, from 8:30am.  Sign up
 
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm. $20 for a 16x16 space (provide your own table).  Call 609-368-0683 to reserve a space.      
 
“Boardwalks: A Uniquely American Invention,” Avalon History Center lecture, Saturday, May 20th, 3pm.   
 
Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday, May 27th, 9am.  
 
Turtle Trot 5K & Fun Walk, benefits The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Institute.  Sunday, May 28th, 8am-9am. Sign up 
 
Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  Read More

Weekly Events:   

Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.   

Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th. 

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Avalon Cops ‘n Coffee, in front of Avalon Police Department, Saturday, May 13th, 10am.

Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm.

Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm. Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission. www.avalongardenclub.org
 
WEEKLY EVENTS:

Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.

Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.

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