Multiple tugboats began positioning pipes and other heavy equipment in Townsend’s Inlet earlier this week, in preparation for Avalon’s upcoming beach replenishment project.
WETLANDS INSTITUTE RECEIVES GRANT: The Wetlands Institute has been awarded a $49,800 grant from the Disney Conservation Fund for conservation work with diamondback terrapin turtles. Daily road patrols by Wetlands volunteers during terrapin nesting season are perhaps the most visible efforts to stabilize the terrapin population, but The Wetlands Institute conducts other ongoing efforts as well, including the installation of turtle barriers, research on bycatch reduction devices, and headstarting, in which the eggs of roadkilled females are incubated, hatched, and released a year later. The DCF grant renews Disney’s support of The Wetlands Institute for another two years.
This monarch butterfly stopped to rest briefly on the beach in Strathmere, before taking off again a few minutes later. Monarchs are making their annual journey southward now, and frequently stop in Cape May County before crossing the Delaware Bay.
AVALON HOUSE DONATED: The Szyfman family purchased a lot upon which they’ll have a new home built. But rather than tearing down the ranch house already on the site, they donated it to Habitat for Humanity. Dennis Creek House Movers will assist in moving the house to a mainland lot, where Habitat volunteers will prepare it for its eventual owners. Thinking about tearing down a house you own? Consider donating it, which allows you to save demolition costs while recycling at the same time!
AND THE WINNER IS…The winner of the Chowder Contest at last week’s Avalon Seafood Festival is…The Princeton! Second place went to The Whitebrier, and third place went to The Watering Hull. Congratulations to the winners!
MORE WAYS TO ENJOY OCTOBER!
– Walk the beach at sunrise…it’s a bit later in the morning at this time of year, occurring shortly after 7am, which makes it a little easier to catch!
– Go fishing! The water is still warm, and there are still fish to be caught.
– Eat out! Many local restaurants are still open, and are a bit less crowded than they are in July!
– Visit the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary, or Stone Harbor Point! Wildlife and other natural wonders are always on display!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Tea Time at the Avalon History Center at 215-39th Street, share tea and memories of Avalon, 11AM, Thursday, October 17
- Great Decisions with Katrinka Somdall-Sands, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University, discussion program on world affairs, Avalon Free Public Library, 5:45-7:45PM, Thursday, October 17
- Avalon Garden Club Fall Fundraiser Luncheon, proceeds used for the beautification of Avalon parks, gardens & islands, Bobby Dee’s Rock ‘n Chair, for tickets call Kathy at 1-856-723-7041 or Linda at 1-856-266-6128, Thursday, October 17 or Friday, October 18
- Creative Writing Seminar offering tips & feedback on stories, poems & books, Avalon Free Public Library, 10AM-Noon, Saturday, October 19
- Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Avalon Community Hall, 8:30AM, Saturday, October 26 (Rain Date – Sunday, October 27)
- Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep, 8th Street & Avalon Avenue, 9AM-12:30PM, Saturday, October 26
- Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep, join the Boro of Stone Harbor, Stone Harbor Property Owners Association & Wetlands Institute, 9AM-12:30PM, Saturday, October 26
- Crafts & Collectibles By the Sea Show, Cape May Convention Hall, 10AM-4PM, Saturday, October 26
- Kids’ Harvest Festival, dress up in costume & Trick or Treat throughout the shops & businesses, live animal show, free hay rides, kids’ crafts, downtown 96th Street, 11AM-4PM, Saturday, October 26
- Avalon’s Trunk or Treat, 30th Street parking lot, 5-8PM, Saturday, October 26
- Avalon & Stone Harbor’s Trick or Treat Night, 5-8PM, Thursday, October 31
- American Legion Post #331 Veterans Day Ceremony, Veterans’ Plaza in Avalon, 11AM, Monday, November 11
- Stone Harbor American Legion Veterans’ Day Celebration, 117th Street & Second Avenue, Noon, Monday, November 11
- Avalon’s Festive Friday with over 40 holiday activities throughout downtown, 11AM-6PM, Friday, November 29
- Stone Harbor’s Island Holiday Weekend, pet parade, fun family scavenger hunt, Merchants Hospitality Night on Friday, Small Business Saturday & Annual Christmas Parade, Friday & Saturday November 29 & 30
- Avalon’s Snowfest Saturday, throughout downtown Avalon, 11AM-4PM, Saturday, November 30
New Listings:
7800 Dune Drive, #4, Avalon, $285,500, ACTIVE MLS#: 190028
8001 Second Avenue, #410, Stone Harbor, $499,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 190075
204 99th Street, #3, Stone Harbor, $535,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 190074
311 80th Street, #7, Avalon, $634,500, ACTIVE MLS#: 190088
254 84th Street, East, Stone Harbor, $1,799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 190016
8310 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $1,850,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 190013
313 42nd Street, Avalon, $2,100,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 190073
5189 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,549,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 190081
370 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 190012
241 68th Street, Avalon, $3,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 190087
9715 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 190070
9 N. Pelican Drive, Avalon, $4,450,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 190056
Properties Under Contract:
7888 Dune Drive, Avalon, $429,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189706
695 21st Street, Avalon, $524,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 185813
478 20th Street, Avalon, $724,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 190057
234 111th Street, Stone Harbor, $999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189116
223 15th Street, Avalon, $1,300,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189052
185 78th Street, Avalon, $1,695,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 187569
90 W. 24th Street, Avalon, $2,100,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189279
408 22nd Street, Avalon, $2,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189104
175 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,650,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 187653
159 26th Street, Avalon, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 188315
111 119th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 188608
Properties Sold:
351 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $580,000, SOLD MLS#: 188329
157 16th Street, Avalon, $1,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 190051
205/207 36th Street, Avalon, $1,542,000, SOLD MLS#: 189302
356 89th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,595,000, SOLD MLS#: 188748
25 E. 15th Street, Avalon, $1,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 189813
7548 Sunset Drive, Avalon, $3,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 188483
