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Scott Zimmerman captured this beautiful scene earlier this summer.
Every day we're treated to beautiful scenery all around us! Thank you
for sharing, Scott! Have a great Avalon or Stone Harbor photo? See
below for current photo contests in each town!
CAPTAIN JOE TRAINOR was back on the leaderboard
after the first day of fishing in the MidAtlantic Tournament.
Joe's boat, Low Profile, weighed in a 101lb tuna Monday; last year Low
Profile won the blue marlin category. MidAtlantic Tournament
fishing continues all week, and ends on Friday. You can read the
latest tournament reports here: HTTP://themidatlantic.com/
AIRFEST 2023 offers a full line up of activities
at Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum, over Labor Day Weekend. In
addition to static displays and technical talks, NASW has just announced
that a pair of New Jersey Air National Guard F-16s will conduct a fly by
Friday morning, September 1st. Look for the 177th Fighter
Wing's "Jersey Devils" overhead between 10am and 10:15am! For the
full Airfest schedule, pricing, and tickets, click here: HTTP://usnasw.org/airfest-2023/
GOTTA DO IT: CATCH A SUNRISE! It may be the
perfect way to begin a summer day—watching the sun rise over the
horizon! While any beach will provide you with a great view, there
are a few unique locations that will enhance your sunrise experience:
AVALON 8TH ST JETTY: Jutting out into the
ocean, you'll be as far eastward as you can be in Avalon—and truly
"Cooler By A Mile!" 21st Street gazebo: Although the dunes will obscure
the horizon, the gazebo is a quiet, peaceful place to sip a cup of
coffee as the sun comes up! 30th Street pier: With a broad view of the
beach, ocean, and the Avalon Fishing Pier, a sunrise here is most
enjoyable!
STONE HARBOR: 88th Street &
101st Street pavilions: With covered benches, these slightly elevated
pavilions are a great vantage point to take in a sunrise over the beach!
Stone Harbor Point: the southern tip of Stone Harbor stretches southward
into Hereford Inlet offering an amazing place to take in views of the
dunes, wetlands, bay, inlet, and ocean as the sun comes up!
AVALON MANOR: Middle Township Fishing Pier (at the
eastern end of Old Avalon Boulevard): This pier offers an easterly view
over the IntraCoastal Waterway and Avalon. Watch the fishing boats
leave as the sun comes up!
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE:
Carol Nicoletta Memorial Park (at the eastern end of Shell Bay
Avenue). Open from 6am to 9pm, the park, gazebos, and pier offer
an easterly view over the wetlands, bay, and Stone Harbor. It's an
incredibly peaceful location to take it all in!
YOUR
BEST SHOT: Local photographers can submit their best shot to
one of the local photo contests going on right now!
STONE HARBOR PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION nvites you to submit
your Stone Harbor photos to their photo contest, which runs through
September 3rd: rEAD
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AVALON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE invites you to submit
your best photo to the 2023 7 Mile Summer Memories contest. Send your
favorite photo to
info@visitavalonnj.com for a chance to win! Photos will be uploaded
to our Facebook page and the photo with the most 'likes' will win a
prize!
113 FAMILIES have taken the plunge so
far this year, purchasing their very own shore home in our local market.
Prices have ranged from $350,000 for a small condo to $12,000,000 for a
large single family home. Another 57 families have a property
currently under contract, with settlements scheduled anywhere from next
month to next June. Why not join them? Let's find you the
perfect shore property! Call or email me today!
Thursdays at Surfside: Bell Bottom Blues, A Clapton
Tribute. Thursday, August 24th, 7pm.
Sea Isle City Food
Truck Festival. Food trucks, music, crafters. 63rd Street &
Landis Avenue. Friday & Saturday, August 25th & 26th, 12pm to 8pm.
Merchant’s Day Sidewalk Sale, Stone Harbor Business District.
Shop, dine, enjoy! Saturday, August 26th, 9am to 7pm.
Harbor Bike & Beach End-of-Season rental bike sale,
Saturday, August 26th, 9am.
Symphony at Surfside—Bay Atlantic Symphony.
Surfside Park, Sunday, August 27th, 7pm.
Tuesdays at the Tower:
The Seabillys, Tuesday, August 29th, 7pm.
Airfest, Naval Air Station Wildwood
Museum. F-16 fly by, displays, tours, performances, beer
& wine. Friday-Monday, September 1st-4th.
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Pebbles
Guest House Cocktail Reception. See the restored Pebble
Guest House! Saturday, September 2nd, 4pm to 6pm.
For
tickets visit
Tuesdays at the Tower: NJ British Invasion. Tuesday,
September 5th, 7pm.
Stone Harbor Savor En Blanc,
Friday, September 22nd.
Savor September, Wine Beer, &
Food Festival. Live music & entertainment, regional beer
& wine, food, artisans. Downtown 96th Street, Saturday, September
23rd, 11am to 7pm.
“The Fabulous Greaseband,”
Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, September 23rd, 6pm (DJ Joel Stephens
pays tribute to Jerry; 8pm, The Greaseband. Tickets go on sale
starting Friday, August 18th at Avalon Community Hall.
Harvest Tide Festival: Craft beers, music, local vendors.
Sea Isle City, Saturday, September 30th, 12pm to 6pm.
Avalon Fall Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, October 21st,
8:30am.
Stone Harbor
Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.
Tuesdays at
the Tower, summer concert series.
Crafty Wednesdays, Avalon Free
Public Library, 10am.
Dune Walks, guided by the Wetlands
Institute, every Wednesday, 48th Street beach path, 9:30pm.
LEGO
Thursdays, Avalon Free Public Library, 10am.
Thursdays at
Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm.
Thursdays on the Lawn, free weekly concerts, 7pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal
Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue.
Boats of all types and sizes are found cruising local waterways during
summer evenings.
HAZY, HOT, & HUMID! The past several days have
brought very typical summer weather—hazy, hot, & humid during the day,
with a chance of thunderstorms in the later afternoons or early
evenings. The outlook is much the same for the next several days.
When we're lucky enough to get an afternoon seabreeze, it brings welcome
relief in the form of a noticeable temperature reduction!
MARKET STATS: 23 new purchase contracts were
written during the month of July (up 5% over last July) while 22 new
listings hit the market (down 29% from last July.) The median sale
price was $1,900,000. For a detailed look at the market, see the
latest Long & Foster
Market Minute Report
THE MIDATLANTIC TOURNAMENT
will take place from August 20th through 25th, as dozens of sportfishing
vessels converge on Cape May as well as Ocean City, MD, to fish in the
annual event. Captains' meetings, weigh ins, and celebrations take
place dockside, but the real action is in the offshore canyons,
typically 65 to 75 miles from land, where crews do battle with each
other to land "the big one." Anglers will compete in a variety of
categories, including blue marlin, white marlin, tuna, wahoo, and
dolphin (mahi mahi). In addition to the tournament fee boats
participate in "calcuttas" with prizes often worth hundreds of thousands
of dollars. Last year "Low Profile", captained by local Avalon
fisherman Joe Trainor, won the blue marlin category!
AVALON HODGE PODGE has announced it will be closing at the end
of the season, after 25 years of bait & tackle sales. While many
local fishers will miss the shop, you can still visit and purchase bait,
tackle, ice, and marine supplies for the next few weeks.
Everything (except bait & ice) is on sale through September 4th!
Visit Avalon Hodge Podge at 24th Street & Ocean Drive.
GOTTA DO IT: WINE AND BEER TASTING. If you enjoy trying
new craft beers and tasting wine, Cape May County offers numerous
options! Our local breweries have many favorites on tap, plus
seasonal offerings, while our local wineries offer tastings plus bottles
for purchase. Make an afternoon of it! Here are some places to
check out:
Local Breweries:
Ludlam Island
Brewery
Slack Tide Brewing Company
Bucket Brigade Brewery
Coho Brewing Company
Anglesea Aleworks
MudHen Brewing Company
Behr Brewing
Cape May Brewery
Cold
Spring Brewery
Gusto Brewing Company
Local Wineries:
Natali Vineyards
Jessie Creek Winery
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
Cape May Winery
Turdo Vineyards & Winery
Willow Creek Winery &
Farm
OUR SALE MARKET remains active with
properties steadily being placed under contract, as new listings hit the
market. While higher interest rates have had an effect on purchase
demand, many transactions are cash purchases. From two-bedroom
getaway condos, to luxury townhomes, to grand single-family homes on the
beach, chances are we've got the right property for you! Email or
call me—we can discuss prices and availability, financing options,
potential rental income to help cover expenses, and more!
Thursdays at Surfside—Parrotbeach. Thursday,
August 17th, 7pm.
Friday Nights at Surfside—Royal
Princess Showcase. Friday, August 18th, 6:30pm.
SHPOA Harbor Hustle, 5k run, 1M run, 1M walk. Sunday,
August 20th, beginning at 7:30am.
Sign up here
Monday Funday: Turtlesinger. Avalon Free
Public Library, Monday, August 21st, 10am.
Tuesdays at
the Tower: Fat Mezz. Tuesday, August 22nd, 7pm.
Beach Movie: The Little Giants. 30th Street
Beach, Tuesday, August 22nd, dusk.
6th Annual Stone
Harbor Museum Tour Through Time Gala, The Reeds at Shelter
Haven. Tickets $150 per person. Wednesday, August 23rd, 5pm
to 8pm. Please call 609-368-0100.
Thursdays at
Surfside:
Bell Bottom Blues, A Clapton Tribute. Thursday, August 24th, 7pm.
Merchant’s Day Sidewalk Sale, Stone Harbor
Business District. Shop, dine, enjoy! Saturday, August 26th,
9am to 7pm.
Harbor Bike & Beach End-of-Season rental
bike sale, Saturday, August 26th, 9am.
Symphony at Surfside—Bay Atlantic Symphony. Surfside Park, Sunday,
August 27th, 7pm.
Tuesdays at the Tower: The
Seabillys, Tuesday, August 29th, 7pm.
Airfest, Naval
Air Station Wildwood Museum. Displays, tours,
performances, beer & wine. Friday-Monday, September 1st-4th.
Read More
Pebbles Guest House Cocktail Reception. See the
restored Pebble Guest House! Saturday, September 2nd, 4pm to 6pm.
For
tickets visit
Tuesdays at the Tower: NJ British Invasion. Tuesday,
September 5th, 7pm.
Stone Harbor Savor En Blanc,
Friday, September 22nd.
Savor September, Wine Beer, &
Food Festival. Live music & entertainment, regional beer
& wine, food, artisans. Downtown 96th Street, Saturday, September
23rd, 11am to 7pm.
“The Fabulous Greaseband,” Avalon
Community Hall, Saturday, September 23rd, 6pm (DJ Joel Stephens
pays tribute to Jerry; 8pm, The Greaseband. Tickets go on sale
starting Friday, August 18th at Avalon Community Hall.
Avalon Fall Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, October
21st, 8:30am
Stone Harbor
Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.
Family Fun Nights, 96th Street
Shuffleboard Courts, character meet & greets, face painting, music.
Monday nights through July 24th, 5:30pm to 6:15pm.
Tuesdays at
the Tower, summer concert series.
Crafty Wednesdays, Avalon Free
Public Library, 10am.
Dune Walks, guided by the Wetlands
Institute, every Wednesday, 48th Street beach path, 9:30pm.
LEGO
Thursdays, Avalon Free Public Library, 10am.
Thursdays at
Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm.
Thursdays on the Lawn, free weekly concerts, 7pm, St.
Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue
The skies of summertime take on many different colors and looks! From
lightning strikes to storm clouds to traditional sunsets, every evening
Mother Nature puts on a new show!
THERE'S NO BETTER TIME! It's still prime time
for summer activities! Make sure you set aside time for your
Summer Bucket List! Walk the beach at sunrise, try that new
restaurant with friends, watch a movie on the beach, share a bag of
Kohler's Donuts for breakfast! Whatever is on your list, there's
no better time to make it happen!
WATER RESCUES
occur more frequently in the summer, when more people are out enjoying
the beach, boat, and other water activities. Recent rescues have
been made by local lifeguards on our beaches, while others have been
made by Avalon & Stone Harbor Fire Departments in Townsend's Inlet,
Hereford Inlet, and the back bays. Further offshore, the Coast
Guard, SeaTow, and TowBoat US have rescued and towed boaters in
distress. Whether you're taking a quick dip in the ocean, going
for a kayak ride, or fishing local waters, make sure you're properly
prepared for conditions, have all required safety gear (and know how to
use it) in order to maximize your safety, and that of those who might
otherwise need to rescue you.
YOUR BEST SHOT:
Local photographers can submit their best shot to one of the local photo
contests going on right now!
THE STONE HARBOR PROPERTY
OWNERS ASSOCIATION invites you to submit your Stone Harbor
photos to their photo contest, which runs through September 3rd.
Rules and more info can be found here
THE AVALON
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVITES YOU TO
submit your best photo to the 2023 7 Mile Summer Memories contest. Send
your favorite photo to info@visitavalonnj.com for
a chance to win! Photos will be uploaded to our Facebook page and the
photo with the most 'likes' will win a prize!
OUR LOCAL
LIBRARIES are a tremendous resource for both residents and
visitors. They offer a variety of programs and activities,
including classes for seniors, activities for kids, plus much more.
Stop in for a visit in Avalon or Stone Harbor and learn more about
what's available—and maybe sign up for a free library card while you're
there!
THE AVALON FREE PUBLICK LIBRARY IS OPEN TO ALL.
Library cards are available free to Avalon residents and property owners
and to residents of Cape May County. Seasonal cards are available for
Avalon visitors.
Find out
more here: or
fill out a new library card application here:
STONE
HARBOR LIBRARY CARDS ARE AVAILABLE FREE to residents and
property owners in Cape May County. Vacation visitors may also
obtain a free library card. (Note: because Ocean City and Avalon
are NOT part of the county library system, residents of those towns must
pay a $90 fee for a Stone Harbor Library card.)
Find more info here
RENTALS: WE'RE THINKING ABOUT
2024 ALREADY!
Yes, Summer 2023 is still in full swing, but we're planning ahead for
2024. How about you? Rental property owners: get your 2024 rates
to me as soon as you can! Tenants: It's time to reserve a week for
next summer!
Thursdays at Surfside: The Best of the Eagles.
Thursday, August 10th, 7pm.
Friday Nights at Surfside
Park—Star Wars, Jedi Master Class. Balloon art, face painting,
music. Surfside Park, Friday, August 11th, 6:30pm.
Cape Regional Designer House Tour, Saturday, August
12th, 11am-4pm.
TicketS &
Information
Avalon Flood Insurance meeting. Informational
session on flood insurance; bring your flood elevation certificate and
flood insurance policy. Avalon Borough Hall, Tuesday, August 15th,
5pm.
Tuesdays at the Tower: Marnie’s Musicians.
Water Tower parking lot, Tuesday, August 15th, 7pm.
SHPOA Harbor Hustle, 5k run, 1M run, 1M walk. Sunday,
August 20th, beginning at 7:30am.
Sign up here:
6th Annual Stone Harbor Museum Tour Through Time Gala,
The Reeds at Shelter Haven. Tickets $150 per person.
Wednesday, August 23rd, 5pm to 8pm. Please call 609-368-0100.
Merchant’s Day Sidewalk Sale, Stone Harbor Business
District. Shop, dine, enjoy! Saturday, August 26th, 9am to
7pm.
Airfest, Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum.
Displays, tours, performances, beer & wine. Friday-Monday,
September 1st-4th. More
Information.
Savor
September, Wine Beer, & Food Festival. Live music &
entertainment, regional beer & wine, food, artisans. Downtown 96th
Street, Saturday, September 23rd, 11am to 7pm.
“The
Fabulous Greaseband,” Avalon Community Hall, Saturday,
September 23rd, 6pm (DJ Joel Stephens pays tribute to Jerry; 8pm, The
Greaseband. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, August 18th at
Avalon Community Hall.
Stone Harbor
Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.
Family Fun Nights, 96th Street
Shuffleboard Courts, character meet & greets, face painting, music.
Monday nights through July 24th, 5:30pm to 6:15pm.
Tuesdays at
the Tower, summer concert series.
Crafty Wednesdays, Avalon Free
Public Library, 10am.
Dune Walks, guided by the Wetlands
Institute, every Wednesday, 48th Street beach path, 9:30pm.
LEGO
Thursdays, Avalon Free Public Library, 10am.
Thursdays at
Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm.
Thursdays on the Lawn, free weekly concerts, 7pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal
Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue.
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