Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update June 16, 2022

The recognizable cupola atop the Wetlands Institute is backlight as the sun sinks in the sky earlier this month.

MORE TURTLES are crossing local roadways as we enter egglaying season. Keep an eye out for them and slow down to avoid them if at all possible. If you stop to help a turtle cross the road, please move it in the direction it was originally headed, and take all necessary steps to ensure your own safety on the road. Ted Greenberg of NBC10 Philadelphia recently aired this piece about turtles, and the Wetlands Institute’s “Turtle Patrol”: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/turtle-patrol-at-jersey-shore-wants-drivers-to-watch-out-for-terrapins/3267816/

REMINDER: BRING REUSABLE BAGS with you for use while here on vacation. A recently passed state law prohibits the use of single use plastics in most cases, so bringing a supply of reusable bags with you is important. Rental property tip: if you own a rental property, it’s a nice idea to have some reusable bags available for your tenants; they can be kept in a drawer or closet.

STONE HARBOR recently reminded homeowners about irrigation restrictions. An odd/even system is in effect for lawns and plant beds. This graphic has the details:

AVALON WATER & SEWER PAYMENTS will be collected by the Borough of Avalon beginning July 1st. Payments can be mailed to the borough at 3100 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202, or placed in a drop box at Borough Hall. Those wishing to set up direct debit payments for future bills can do so here: https://avalonboro.net/avalon-now-offers-direct-debit-and-online-payments-for-water-and-sewer-bills/

EVER WONDERED what it’s like to operate the Cape May-Lewes Ferry across the Delaware Bay each day? If you’re on Instragram, check out this “Day in the Life” video. Shot aboard the ferry by various members of the crew, the series of clips shows on board operations from the crew’s perspective: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17934108794211651/

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Beach Fit Expo, 81^st Street Recreation Fields, 6am to noon, Saturday, June 18^th.
Skimmer Festival, JFK Boulevard at Pleasure Avenue, Excursion Park, and the Promenade, Sea Isle City, Saturday & Sunday, June 18^th & 19^th, 9am-4pm. Vendors, food court, family activities, music, antique auto show (Sunday).
Dune Walks: Guided by The Wetlands Institute; learn about Avalon’s dune system. $3 per person, 48^th Street Beach Path, 9:30am Wednesday, June 22^nd.
Avalon Historical Society Olde House Tour, Friday, June 24^th, 1pm. Tickets required; call 609-967-0090 or email brisley@avalonhistoricalsociety.org
Food Truck Festival, 63^rd Street & Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, Friday, June 24^th (4pm-8pm) and Saturday, June 25^th (Noon-8pm).
At Your Service Event: Cocktail Reception, Hors d’Oeuvres, Live Music, Silent Auction, Live Service Auction. Icona Avalon, Tuesday, June 28^th, 6pm-9pm. $35 per person. Call 609-846-7862 x9 for reservations.
Beach Movie, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” June 28^th, 30^th Street Beach, dusk.
Hoagie Sale, Stone Harbor Fire Department, July 2^nd, 8am to 12pm.
Fireworks! Monday, July 4^th. Stay tuned for more details!
Stone Harbor Triathlon: ¼ mile swim, 11-mile bike ride, 5K run. Stone Harbor Yacht Club, Sunday, July 10^th, 7am. More info here: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/NJ/StoneHarbor/StoneHarborTriathlon
Lunch and Learn: Betsy Ross. Avalon Free Public Library, Monday, July 11^th, 11am.
SAT Prep Class, Avalon Free Library, Begins Tuesday, July 5^th 3pm to 5pm, and includes six sessions (additional dates are July 12^th, 19^th, 26^th, and August 2^nd and 9^th.) Registration is required, visit https://www.avalonfreelibrary.org/events/teen-event-sat-prep
Tuesdays at the Tower: Live Music, beer/wine for sale. “Tribe,” July 5^th, 7pm-9pm.
Beach Movie, “Top Gun,” Tuesday, July 5^th, 8pm, 30^th Street Beach.
Tuesdays at the Tower: Live Music, beer/wine for sale. “Jimm Ross Band,” July 12^th, 7pm-9pm.