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Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update August 4, 2022

August 4, 2022 By Bill and Kay Leahy


Captain Joe Trainor guides the 55-foot “Low Profile” out of Avalon Marine Center during the early morning hours, on his way offshore.  The early morning fog is common in late summer, caused by warm, humid air over cooler ocean and bay water.  See below for offshore fishing charter options.  Photo by Paul Leiser, Jr.
THE BACK BAYS have been alive with marine life in recent weeks.  Otters have been seen many times.  Dolphins have made multiple appearances.  Turtles are regular visitors, and usually return to the same areas.  Recently, numerous sand sharks–harmless to swimmers–have been seen around bulkheads and docks.  Soon, schools of snapper blues will appear, chasing minnows and other bait fish.  Along with the usual assortment of ospreys, egrets, and other shore birds, it’s a wonderful display of nature’s creatures.  For the best viewing opportunities, pick a high tide in the early morning hours or just before sunset, when things are quieter, and visit any of the numerous bayfront piers on the island, or any of the streets that end at the bay.
HOW’S YOUR SUMMER BUCKET LIST?  Don’t have one?  Make one, then make time to check off the items on your list!  While we still have several great weeks of summer left, they roll by quickly.  Identify a few favorite summer activities, or perhaps a couple of new ones to try, then make time to enjoy them!  By the way, if acquiring your very own shore property is on your Summer Bucket List, let’s talk!
Decorated boats paraded through Stone Harbor’s back bay last Saturday during the Festival of Lights parade.  Many bayfront homes were decorated as well.
GET OUT ON THE WATER: OFFSHORE FISHING!  There’s nothing like it–being out on the open ocean, miles from land, as a big fish strikes, putting a deep bend in your heavy-duty fishing rod, as line peels off the screaming reel!  From tuna, to marlin, to swordfish, New Jersey’s offshore waters have numerous fishing hot spots.  Experienced charter captains and their crews ply these waters daily, and know how to find–and catch–the big ones.  Here are some charters to check out:
  • Rising Tide, Captain Scott Brown, Avalon Marine Center, Avalon Manor.  609-602-8055, charters@risingtideavalon.com
  • Nev-R-Enuf Sportfishing, Captain Jim Lutz, 14th & Ocean Drive, 609-254-2763
  • OverUnder Sportfishing, Captain Trey Rhyne, Captain Joe Trainor, Avalon Marine Center, Avalon Manor. 866-OUA-TUNA, info@overunderadventures.com
  • Tiburon Sportfishing, Captain Frank Masse, 14th & Ocean Drive, 610-246-1550, fmasse@me.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO AVALON BEACH PATROL!  The Avalon Beach Patrol has captured the Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Championship, snatching victory from two-time defender Longport.  Avalon has won all the competitions it has entered this season, including the Cape May County Championships and the David J. Kerr Memorial Races.  Congratulations, Avalon BP!
STONE HARBOR TRASH COLLECTION REMINDER: Property owners and guests in Stone Harbor should be aware that while the borough’s “concierge” collection continues, trash crews will not enter fenced yards with pools or pets in order to collect trash and recycling cans.  Cans must be placed outside those areas for collection to occur, and will be returned to the area where they were placed.  Stone Harbor’s Solid Waste Convenience Center is open for your convenience seven days per week, at the Municipal Marina at 81st Street & the bay.
RESERVE YOUR WEEK FOR NEXT YEAR!  If you enjoyed your Avalon/Stone Harbor vacation this year, reserve next year’s week now!  Call or email me so we can book your reservation!
UPCOMING EVENTS: 
  • Victorian Architecture with Mary Stewart, 39th Street tennis building, Thursday, August 4th, 1pm.
  • Thursdays at Surfside: Hickstown Road.  Surfside Park, Thursday, August 4th, 7-9pm.
  • Thursdays on the Lawn:  Marnie & Nate.  Free concert, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue, Thursday, August 4th, 7:30pm to 9pm.
  • Friday Nights at Surfside Park: Villains and Descendants.  Live interactive performance for kids.  Friday, August 5th, 6:30pm.
  • Ocean Galleries Presents: Transcended—Josef Kote.  Receptions Friday, August 5th, Saturday, August 6th, 6pm to 9pm, 9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor.
  • Praise in the Park: Free Christian Music Festival.  Music, blow up bouncers, face painting. Cape May County Park & Zoo, Saturday, August 6th.
  • National Lighthouse Day: Hereford Inlet Lighthouse.  233rd anniversary of the signing of the 1789 Lighthouse Act.  Saturday, August 7th, Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, North Wildwood. Ceremony 2pm-4pm; Lighthouse open 9am-5pm.  Free admission; donations accepted.
  • Lunch and Learn: Harriet Tubman.  Avalon Free Public Library, Monday, August 8th, 11am to 1pm.
  • Stone Harbor Family Fun Night.  Singalongs, meet & greet.  Stone Harbor Shuffleboard courts, 120 97th Street.  Monday, August 8th, 6pm to 6:45pm.
  • Blood Drive, St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, St. Paul Church, 9910 Third Avenue, Tuesday, August 9th, 9am to 2pm.
  • Beach Movie: The Greatest Showman.  30th Street Beach, at dusk, Tuesday, August 9th.
  • Crafty Wednesday: 3D Painted Sculpture.  Avalon Free Public Library, Wednesday, August 10th, 10am.
  • Authors at Surfside: New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin, Thursday, August 11th, 11am.
  • Thursdays at Surfside: All Souled Out.  Surfside Park, Thursday, August 11th, 7pm-9pm.
  • Thursdays on the Lawn:  Three and One.  Free concert, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue, Thursday, August 11th, 7:30pm to 9pm.
  • Friday Nights at Surfside Park: Mickey’s Magical Showcase.  Live interactive performance for kids.  Friday, August 12th, 6:30pm.
  • Cape Regional Designer House Tour, Saturday, August 13th, 11am-4pm.  $40 per person.  For tickets call the Cape Regional Foundation at 609-463-4042.  All proceeds benefit the Cape Regional Health System.
  • Bay Atlantic Symphony By the Sea, Avalon Public Library, 7pm, Saturday, August 13th.
  • Authors at Surfside: New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani, Monday, August 15th, 7pm.
  • 1st Annual HurriKanens Kids Art Show, The Princeton, Tuesday, August 16th, 5pm.
  • Beach Movie: The Sandlot.  30th Street Beach, at dusk, Tuesday, August 16th.
  • Crafty Wednesday: Painted Seashells.  Avalon Free Public Library, Wednesday, August 17th, 10am.
  • Beachside Science: Where Did That Seashell Come From?  Surfside Park, Wednesday, August 17th, 6pm
 EVERY SUNDAY: 

  • Stone Harbor Farmers Market, 95th Street Water Tower Lot, Sundays 8am-12:30pm, through September 4th.

EVERY TUESDAY: 

  • Storytime, Avalon Free Library, Tuesdays at 10am.  Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 3 and under.
  • Tuesdays at the Tower (95th Street Water Tower Parking Lot): Live Music, beer/wine for sale.  Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm. (No show August 2nd.)
  • Avalon Beach Movie, 30th Street Beach, Tuesdays at 8pm.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: 

  • Dune Walks with the Wetlands Institute, 48th Street Beach Path, starts Wednesday, July 6 2022, 9:30am

EVERY THURSDAY: 

  • LEGO Thursday, Avalon Free Public Library, Thursdays at 10am.
  • Thursdays at Surfside: Concert at Surfside Park.  Thursdays, 7pm.
  • Stone Harbor Fire Department Open House, Thursdays at 7pm.

EVERY FRIDAY: 

  • Fridays at Surfside: Balloon art, face painting, tattoos, trivia, dancing, character shows, picture lines, games and prizes.  Fridays, 6pm.
New Listings:

298 33rd Street, 298 33rd, Avalon, $999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222390

1719 Ocean Drive, 7, Avalon, $1,199,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222422

2778 Dune Drive, D, Avalon, $1,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222373

274 51st Street, Avalon, $2,800,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222380

481 42nd Street, Avalon, $4,249,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222411

178 37th Street, Avalon, $4,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222362

150 113th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222368

409 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $6,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222425

Properties Under Contract:

1116 Stone Harbor Blvd., 309, Stone Harbor Manor, $1,675,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221504

619 24th Street, West, Avalon, $3,199,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221954

878 21st Street, Avalon, $4,000,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213582

164 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222206

Properties Sold:

7888 Dune Drive, 209, Avalon, $351,000, SOLD MLS#: 221032

315 58th Street, Avalon, $9,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 220529

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