Catch fireworks on the beach twice this weekend! See Avalon & Stone Harbor July 4th lineups are below!
TWO NIGHTS OF FIREWORKS FUN! A huge lineup of July 4th activities is on tap this weekend, including two nights of fireworks. Stone Harbor’s fireworks show takes place Friday evening, and Avalon’s Saturday evening. See below for the full weekend lineup for each town!
OFFSHORE FISHING—IT’S HOT! Sport fishing reports indicate that catches of yellowfin and bluefin tuna are on fire in canyon waters. Many dockside and social media reports show anglers showing off their catches. Tuna fishing is often good at this time of year, but as always, subject to change caused by winds or storms. Inshore, flounder fishing has been good, again with numerous dockside and social media reports highlighting exceptional catches.
STRONG EL NINO, FEWER HURRICANES: Meteorologist Joe Martucci explains why a strong El Nino in the Pacific this fall could mean fewer Hurricanes in the Atlantic this season. El Nino is a warmer-than-average equatorial sea surface temperature in the Equatorial Pacific. Those warmer temperatures lead to stronger trade winds, which churn Atlantic waters more than normal, bringing cooler water to the surface, dampening Hurricane activity. See Joe Martucci’s full explanation here: https://youtu.be/xF3re7cgXdo?si=MM68mgWXLkd4Z95y
“Billy Joel” rocks the piano while “Elton John” works the crowd at Surfside Park at last week’s concert. Missed the show? See below for more music options this summer!
GOTTA DO IT: SONGS BY THE SEA! Good music, right next to the ocean! Gotta do it! Last Thursday, “Billy Joel” and “Elton John” rocked Surfside Park to a full crowd! The Yellow Brick Joel tribute band featuring David Clarke as Bill Joel and Bill Connors as Elton John played to a packed lawn and full boardwalk, as concert goers of all ages enjoyed favorite songs from two icons. There are many options to enjoy live music—free–by the sea! This week, catch the American Soul Band at Surfside Park, Marnie’s Jubilee Jam at Water Tower Plaza, and the Soul Cruisers at the Cape-May Lewes Ferry Terminal! See my events list below. (Back by popular demand, my “Gotta Do It” list will appear each week during the summer season!)
HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! Enjoy the holiday weekend with family and friends!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Avalon Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Surfside Park, Thursday, July 2nd, 6:30pm.
- Thursdays at Surfside: American Soul Band. Surfside Park, Thursday, July 2nd, 7pm.
- Avalon Golf Cart Parade. Begins at 29th Street parking lot. Friday, July 3rd, 6pm.
- Fireworks Express aboard Cape May Seashore Lines. Celebrate America 250 with the return of the Fireworks Express round trip train ride. Richland Village Train Station, Friday, July 3rd, 7:45pm. Info and tickets here: https://www.seashorelines.org/fireworks-express
- Stone Harbor Fireworks. 82nd Street Recreation Field. Friday, July 3rd, dusk.
- July 4th Activities at the 82nd Street Recreation Field: 10am: Home Run Derby; Sandcastle Building Contest; Kids Bike Parade. Noon: USA Decorated Golf Cart Parade (St. Paul’s parking lot to 82nd Street Rec Field. All Day: Revolutionary War Encampment at Water Tower.
- Reading of the Declaration of Independence. 101st Street Pavillion, Saturday, July 4th, 10am. Sponsored by SHPOA.
- Avalon Boat Parade. Begins at Avalon Yacht Club. Saturday, July 4th, 12 noon.
- Avalon Fireworks. Saturday, July 4th, 9pm.
- Stone Harbor American Idol. Seven singers ages 12 & up will compete to be the Stone Harbor American Idol champion. Water Tower Plaza, Tuesday, July 7th, 6pm.
- Tuesdays at the Tower: Marnie’s Jubilee Jam. Stone Harbor Water Tower Plaza, Tuesday, July 7th, 7pm.
- Sound Bowl Meditation. Relaxation via soothing sounds. Avalon Free Public Library, Tuesday, July 7th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
- Cape May-Lewes Ferry Concert Series: Soul Cruisers. Free concert by the Cape May Canal. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Wednesday, July 8th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
- SH Museum Talk: Local Signers of the Declaration. Stone Harbor Museum, Wednesday, July 8th, 7pm to 8pm.
- Stone Harbor Triathlon. Quarter mile swim, 11 mile bike ride, 5k run. Stone Harbor Yacht Club, Sunday, July 12, 7am to 9am.
- Somm’s Table: Natural & Biodynamic. Explore wines made with minimal intervention and a deep respect for the ecosystem. Washington Inn & Wine Bar. Sunday, July 12th, 3pm to 4pm. https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/somms-table
- Yoga at the Zoo, with a certified yoga instructor. Bring a mat and water, and meet at the Zoo entrance. Cape May County Zoo, Saturday, July 18th, 8:45am to 10am. $15-20 donation suggested.
Weekly Activities:
- Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, Water Tower Plaza, Sundays, 8am to 12 noon.
- Every Tuesday: Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series. 7pm to 9pm. Beginning July 7th.
- Every Wednesday: Summer Concert Series at the Cape May Ferry Terminal, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Beginning July 8th.
- Every Thursday: Thursdays at Surfside Concert Series. 7pm to 9pm.
Daily Activities:
- Every Day: Salt Marsh Safari, Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor Boulevard. Info here: https://wetlandsinstitute.org/events/event-calendar/
New Listings:
1100 Ocean Drive, Unit 205, Avalon, $2,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261745
135 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261742
1878 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $4,940,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261724
Under Contract:
647 Barry Road, Avalon, $1,449,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252353
890 21st Street, Avalon, $2,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250005
162 75th Street, Avalon, $7,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261570
250 104 Street, Stone Harbor, $8,649,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261251
Properties Sold:
207 120th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 260086
