GEARING UP FOR A BIG WEEKEND! The upcoming Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer season we all look forward to so much. Beach time, picnics & barbeques, boat rides, and dinners out are all hallmarks of the three-day weekend. There is rain in the forecast, but it can’t dampen the excitement of a new summer!
AVALON’S BEACHES are taking shape thanks to the ongoing sand back passing project. As of the beginning of this week, 70,000 cubic yards of sand have been moved from the borrow area to north end beaches. All beach paths from 15th Street south are open, and Public Works will open as many northern beach paths as possible for Memorial Day Weekend. Bids are expected to be opened later this month for a large hydraulic beach fill run by the US Army Corps of Engineers, thanks to emergency beach funding from the federal government. The project itself could take place in another 1-2 months.
PLEASE BE SAFE when swimming and boating in local waters. Although lifeguards will be on duty, along with first responders, ocean waters remain cold compared to peak summer months, and there is always the possibility of rip currents. On the back bays, where the water is a bit warmer and calmer, there will be lots of boat traffic, along with water skiers, personal watercraft, and swimmers. Be cautious and be safe!
PARADES AND CEREMONIES are planned across the island and throughout the area on Memorial Day. In Avalon, the Memorial Day Parade steps off at 9am from 32nd Street & Dune Drive, proceeding north to Veteran’s Plaza, where a Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at approximately 9:40am. A Memorial Service will be held at Stone Harbor Fire Company at 10am, followed by the Memorial Day Parade at 11am on 96th Street heading toward the beach. A Memorial Day Ceremony will follow at the Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor at 95th Street & the beach at 11:30am. Stephen C. Ludlam American Legion Post 331 (at 11617 Second Avenue) will conduct a Memorial service at 12:30pm.
TAKE A MOMENT TO REMEMBER those who have sacrificed everything defending our freedom. They gave their lives to protect ours. Enjoy your time; remember those who can’t be with us.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Shimmers Coffee Bar & Cocktail Lounge Open House. Complimentary open house celebrating the debut of the all-new Shimmers Coffee Bar & Cocktail Lounge at Icona Avalon in honor of the resort’s 10th Anniversary. Thursday, May 21st, 3pm to 6pm.
- 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 - Beach Opening Ceremony, Stone Harbor Beach Patrol Headquarters, 95th Street & the beach, Friday, May 23rd, 9am.
- Stone Harbor Turtle Trot. 5k run/2-mile fun walk. Sunday, May 24th, 8am. Sign up at www.StoneHarborTurtleTrot.com
- Strawberry Festival at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Strawberry desserts and Springer’s Ice Cream. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Sunday, May 24th, 6pm to 8pm.
- Avalon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Parade begins at 32nd Street and Dune Drive at 9am and heads north to Veterans Plaza, where the ceremony will be held at approximately 9:40am. Monday, May 25th, 9am.
- Stone Harbor Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies. Monday, May 25th. Memorial Service at Stone Harbor Volunteer Fire Company, 10am; Memorial Day Parade, 11am; Memorial Day Ceremony at Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor, 11:30am; Memorial Day Ceremony at American Legion Post 331, 12:30pm.
- 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 - Cape May Restaurant Week. More than 20 restaurants offering special menus and pricing. May 31st to June 7th.
- 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 - Escape the Cape Triathlon. Swim off the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, bike 23 miles, run 5 miles. Sunday, June 7th. Details and registration here: https://www.delmosports.com/
events/escape-the-cape-new- jerseys-best-triathlon - Stone Harbor Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants will offer dining specials. Sunday, June 7th through Saturday, June 13th.
- Birding South Cape May, presented by the Cape May Bird Observatory. Wednesday, June 10th, 4pm to 6pm. Registration and info here: https://cmcl.org/event/
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9903 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261328
929 Dune Drive, Avalon, $4,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261344
25 E 18th Street, Avalon, $5,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261322
132 38th Street, Avalon, $8,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261306
Under Contract:
9816 2nd Avenue, 17, Stone Harbor, $335,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261129
314 111th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,499,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261327
298 50th Street, Avalon, $2,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261162
82 W 9th Street, Avalon, $5,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252202
207 120th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260086
Properties Sold:
7800 Dune Drive, #205, Avalon, $410,000, SOLD MLS#: 253527
448 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $1,425,000, SOLD MLS#: 253116
2290 Ocean Drive, C, Avalon, $1,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 261010
118 22nd Street, Avalon, $4,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 260194
