BEACH UPDATE: AVALON’S SAND BACKPASSING project continues. The borough has reported that as of last week 33,000 cubic yards of sand have been scraped, hauled, and graded on north-end beaches. That’s about half the contracted quantity, and the borough has the ability to enact a change order increasing the volume of sand if needed.
STONE HARBOR IS HIRING LIFEGUARDS for the 2026 season. Think you have what it takes? Details on the New Guard Test and an application are here: https://stoneharbornj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-lifeguard-application-fillable.pdf
NO TURN ON RED! Now that May is here, it brings an end to our off season “right turn on red” protocol. It also marks an end to blinking traffic lights on the island! And for Stone Harbor visitors, parking meters are now in effect!
BULK TRASH COLLECTION occurs in both Avalon and Stone Harbor this month. In Avalon, place items curbside now through May 10th for pickup on May 11th.
In Stone Harbor, place items curbside up to 72 hours prior to pick up on May 11th. As a reminder, bulk trash collection is for things such as old furniture and “junk,” but NOT for construction debris .
SEAGULLS ARE BACK! More formally known as “laughing gulls,” their signature squawking can now be heard again from beach to bay, and all around the island. Returning to the area every spring, they spend the summer here before departing again in early August. While they’re here, seagulls constantly search for anything edible, helping to keep our beaches, neighborhoods, and waterways clean.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Seashore Ace Third Annual Ladies Night. Shopping, specials, gift card giveaways. Friday, May 8th, 5pm to 7pm.
- Wine Down Happy Hour. $1 off glasses, $2 off bottles, $8 small bites menu, plus music on the patio. Cape May Winery, Friday, May 8th, 5pm to 8pm.
- Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show. Wildwood Boardwalk, Friday & Saturday, May 8th & 9th, 10am to 3pm.
- NJ Audubon’s World Series of Birding. Support the Marshketeers from The Wetlands Insititute. May 9th, 12am to 11:59pm. For info and to donate, visit https://wetlandsinstitute.org/conservation/world-series-of-birding/
- Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Flower & Plant Sale. Avalon Fire Department, Saturday, May 9th, 8am to pm.
- Garden Club of Stone Harbor 2026 Plant Sale. (Order deadline April 13th.) Saturday, May 9th, 9am to noon. To order visit https://gardenclubofstoneharbor.org/plant-sale/
- Avalon Garden Club 50th Anniversary: Town Wide Yard Sale. Saturday, May 9th, 8am to 3pm, Rain or Shine. $20 fee for participating sellers. Information & Downloadable application at www.AvalonGardenClub.org
- Avalon Paper Shredding Day. Public Works Department (enter on 15h Street). Saturday, May 9th, 9am to 2pm.
- Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Regional artists and fine crafts persons, lectures, music, food trucks. Historic Cold Spring Village, Saturday, May 9th, 10am to 4pm. Info and tickets: https://hcsv.org/jerseycapeseaglassandcoastalartsfestival.php
- Avalon Police Department Bike Auction. Saturday, May 9th, 12pm to 1pm.
- Mother’s Day Brunch, The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Sunday, May 10th, 10:30am to 5:30pm. Reservations required: https://reedsatshelterhaven.com/reeds-events/mothers-day-brunch/
- Mother’s Day Brunch, Icona Avalon, Sunday, May 10th, 11am to 3pm. Register here: https://www.icona.com/events/mothers-day-brunch-at-icona-avalon/
- Mother’s Day Brunch, Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, May 10th, 11am to 2pm. Reservations: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/mothers-day
- Mother’s Day Brunch, Cape May Winery, Sunday, May 11th, 10am to 2pm. Reservations: https://capemaywinery.com/happenings
- Exit Zero Jazz Festival. Indoor and outdoor performances at various Cape May venues. May 15th to 17th. More info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2026-spring-exit-zero-jazz-festival-tickets-1909126521819
- Sea Creatures with Amazing Features. For ages 4+, by the Wetlands Institute. Stone Harbor Library, Saturday, May 16th, 2pm to 3pm.
- Legend in a Glass: Napa Valley Wine Dinner, The Washington Inn, Sunday, May 17th, 5pm to 8pm. Info & Reservations: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/napawinedinner
- Membership Open House, The Reeds at Shelter Haven. Explore membership options with an exclusive access tour, complimentary light bites, live music. Thursday, May 21st, 5pm to 7pm.
- Horseshoe Crabs & Shorebirds & You. Presented by the NJ Audubon. Cape May Court House Library, Thursday, May 21st, 6pm to 7pm. Registration requested: https://cmcl.org/event/15733621
- The Music of Frank Sinatra in 1966. A tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes by pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels. Avalon Free Public Library, Wednesday, May 27th, 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
- Soar and Shore Airshow presented by Visit Atlantic City. Performances are expected to include a US Air Force F-22 Raptor, a US Marine Corp F-35B Lightning II, USAF F-16C Fighting Falcons, a MIG 17F, and more. The show will be visible from the Atlantic City beach and boardwalk, and general admission is free. Friday to Sunday, May 29th to 31st.
- Avalon Art & Authors on Dune. Along Dune Drive. Saturday, May 30th, 9am to 3pm.
- Somm’s Table: Germanic Wines. The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, May 31st, 3pm to 4pm. Info & Reservations: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/somms-table-chile-766bj-drfgm
- Family Promise of Cape May County 16th Anniversary Gala. Entertainment by The Fabulous Grease Band, Silent Auction, Raffles, 50/50. The Grand Hotel Penthouse Ballroom, Cape May, June 5th, 5pm to 10pm. For info & tickets visit https://familypromisecmc.org/events
9816 2nd Avenue, 17, Stone Harbor, $335,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 261129
7888 Dune Drive, 218, Avalon, $899,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261160
8201 Third Avenue, Unit 22, Stone Harbor, $1,359,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261137
401 24th Street, 1st Floor, Avalon, $1,850,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261153
298 50th Street, Avalon, $2,850,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261162
262 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,777, ACTIVE MLS#: 261195
9727 3rd Avenue, Unit A-1, Stone Harbor, $3,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261199
46 W 31st Street, Avalon, $6,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261156
Under Contract:
280 79th Street, 1, Avalon, $989,500, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252415
490 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260968
74 W 7th Street, Avalon, $4,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260093
Properties Sold:
7900 Dune Drive, C315, Avalon, $439,900, SOLD MLS#: 260288
2488 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $940,000, SOLD MLS#: 260737
301 80th Street, Cambridge Greene – Unit B24, Avalon, $1,350,000, SOLD MLS#: 252742
247 85th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,435,000, SOLD MLS#: 260344
