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October 10, 2024

A sunrise walk on the beach is a treat, at any time of year! 
Thanks to Mark Leiser for sharing this beautiful scene with us!

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In The News:

AHHH, OCTOBER!  Turn right on red!  Park anywhere for free!  Take the dog to the beach!   October brings many other pleasures, too.  The air is cool and crisp, but the water is still warm; traffic is light; restaurants and shops are still open but not quite as crowded.  October is a bonus month for those lucky enough to be at the shore!
 
THIS WEEKEND brings with it two events that are perennial favorites:  
 
Avalon's Arts & Seafood Festival takes place Saturday from 10am to 5pm at Surfside Park.  Local restaurants will offer fresh seafood and a variety of vendors will feature fine art, jewelry, crafts, and other unique items.  Live music will play all day, and football games will be live streamed.  Beer and wine will be available, as will hayrides on the beach!
 
Stone Harbor's Classic & Vintage Car Show takes place on 96th Street Saturday from 10am to 1pm.  Enjoy a variety of vehicles on display, followed by awards at 1pm, and a parade at 1:30pm!
 
BRIDGES TO BE EZPASS ONLY: The Cape May County Bridge Commission has announced a plan to convert to all-electronic toll collection on all its bridges, via EZPass.  Cash and toll tickets will still be accepted until April 1st, which is the expected conversion date.  The commission said 89% of its customers already use EZPass.  Bridge tenders will remain in place in order to facilitate bridge openings for vessels.
 
DEEP CLEANING AND HVAC MAINTENANCE are two great ways to maintain your rental property—and fall is a great time to get both done.  Yes, a traditional "spring cleaning" is prudent, but an additional deep cleaning in the fall helps keep your rental property in top condition—and clean properties are the number one desire among tenants.  Likewise, a fall tuneup of your HVAC system helps your system operate smoothly and efficiently over the winter months when you're less likely to be present, protecting your investment.  Need recommendations for cleaners or HVAC service?  Call or email me!

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UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival.  Fresh, local seaood, artisan vendors, live music, live streaming football.  Surfside Park, Saturday, October 12th, 10am to 5pm.  Rain date Sunday, October 13th. 
 
Stone Harbor Classic & Vintage Car Show, 96th Street, Saturday, October 12th, 10am to 1pm.  Awards at 1pm; Parade at 1:30pm. 
 
Lecture: “The War Comes Home to America: U-boats off the Mid-Atlantic.”  Cape May Convention Hall, Sunday, October 13th, 5pm.  For tickets visit:

Wildwoods '50s, '60s, '70s Weekend:

Friday Night Dance Party, Wildwoods Convention Center, Friday, October 18th, 6:30pm.  Tickets $20.
 
Street Fair & Classic Car Show, Wildwoods Convention Center Circle (Car Show) 9am to 3pm and Fox Park (Street Fair) 11am to 5pm, Saturday, October 19th. 
 
Saturday Night Concert featuring Frankie Avalon, The Lettermen, and The Shirelles.  Wildwoods Convention Center, Saturday, October 19th, 7pm.  Tickets from $54 available at Ticketmaster:

Fall Beach Sweeps in Avalon and Stone Harbor, sponsored by Clean Ocean Action.  Saturday, October 19th.  For more info or to register
 
Dune Grass Planting.  Volunteers should report to Avalon Community Hall at 8:30am, Saturday, October 19th.  Rain date Sunday, October 20th.
 
Sea Isle City Harvest Classic.  Music, hayrides, surf competition, and more.  Excursion Park, 41st Street & the beach, Saturday, October 19th, 10am to 3pm.  Rain date Sunday, October 20th.
 
Ocean City Porsche Boardwalk Reunion.  Over 350 Porsches are expected on the Boardwalk from 6th to 14th Streets.  Saturday, October 19th, 11:30am to 4pm.
 
Bulk Trash Collection, Stone Harbor, Monday, October 21st.  Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior. (Construction debris, hazardous waste, carpeting, brush & yard debris, and concrete, bricks, & cinderblocks will not be collected.)
 
Stone Harbor Business District Trick or Treat, Saturday, October 26th, 10am to 4pm. 
 
Trunk or Treat, Costume Parade, Hayrideson the Beach. Cars must be parked by 4:45pm and cannot exit until 7pm.  30th Street Parking Lot, Avalon Community Hall. Saturday, October 26th, 5pm to 7pm. 
 
Avalon Garden Club Poinsettia Sale.  Order through October 29th here

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