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: https://www.stoneharborpoa.org/shpoa-photo-contest/2023-amateur-photo-contest-information/?fbclid=IwAR1IQVWrIq7Xb3d9zFDWavf2rHnk5TIvxHJoZbdHjODERN1eEMfnBUmILk0
- 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 Public 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: https://www.avalonfreelibrary.org/connect/about-library or fill out a new library card application here: www.avalonfreelibrary.org/sites/default/files/Library%20Card%20Form-interactive.pdf
- 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: https://cmclibrary.org/about-the-library/get-a-library-card
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 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. Visit https://www.caperegional.com/designer-tour/ for tickets.
- 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: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/StoneHarbor/SHPOAHarborHustle?fbclid=IwAR29Wgux5CpMbggWrPO_k2o3y_zqmaFX3eT6s7YklKxDT3bIXaC0m4dCx08
- 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. Visit https://usnasw.org/airfest-2023/ for info.
- 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.
WEEKLY EVENTS:
- 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, 9:30am.
- 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.
New Listings:
3011 Dune Drive, 6, Avalon, $1,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232070120 14th Street, Avalon, $2,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232053
321 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232048
5878 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $7,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232051
75 E 24th Street, Avalon, $7,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232026
10521 Sunset Dr, Stone Harbor, $8,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232052
Properties Under Contract:
502 20th Street, 502, Avalon, $1,990,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232003
274 64th Street, Avalon, $5,199,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 223078
7698 Dune Drive, Avalon, $5,750,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 223055
327 88th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230904
501 42nd Street, Avalon, $7,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230366
344 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $9,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232011
5475 Dune Drive, Avalon, $12,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 223484
Properties Sold:
4126 Ocean Drive, 4126, Avalon, $1,789,000, SOLD MLS#: 230805
8 E 27th Street, 8, Avalon, $3,550,000, SOLD MLS#: 231100
