Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update November 22, 2023

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A common sight at this time of year, as a sailboat, just off the beach, heads south for the winter.  Too bad they’ll miss out on Thanksgiving Weekend in Avalon & Stone Harbor!

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND is here!  After you’ve enjoyed your turkey, head to the Avalon & Stone Harbor business districts on Friday and Saturday for all kinds of holiday fun!  In Avalon, Festive Friday & Snowfest Saturday bring dozens of holiday activities, and Stone Harbor’s A Christmas Story does the same.  From music and tree lightings to photos with Santa and a Christmas Parade, Thanksgiving Weekend is one not to be missed!  See below for the lineup of weekend activities.  Most shops and restaurants will be open, too!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU & YOURS!  Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving, and a wonderful start to the holiday season!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Thanksgiving Weekend!  Avalon’s Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday, and Stone Harbor’s “A Christmas Story” are on the calendar for Thanksgiving Weekend!
  • Turkey Trot 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk, 30th & Avalon Avenue, Friday, November 25th. 5K Run starts at 10am, 1.5 Mile Walk starts at 10:05am. Registration & Bib Pickup, 8am-9:30am, 30th & Avalon Avenue ($35), or sign up online: https://runsignup.com/dillerhometurkeytrot
  • Festive Friday (Avalon):
    • 10am: Story Time with Mrs. Clause. Avalon Free Public Library.
    • 11am-4pm: Dozens of activities along Dune Drive, including glitter tattoos, character photos, face painting, music, refreshments & treats, balloons, & more.
    • 5pm: Santa and Mayor McCorristin arrive at Veteran’s Plaza.
    • 5pm: Tree Lighting at Veteran’s Plaza
    • 6:30pm: Christmas Movie on the 30th Street Beach: “The Polar Express.”
  • Snowfest Saturday (Avalon):
    • 11am-4pm: Dozens of activities along Dune Drive, including Candyland Bounce House; Polar Bear Bungee Trampoline; Jack Frost’s Mini Tea Cups; Milestone Mania; Polar Extreme Obstacle Course; 24’ “Mount Avalon” Rock Wall; Candy Cane Kiddie Swings; Family Photos with Santa in his Sleigh at 21st & Dune Drive; Holiday Hits by The Corner Boys & Co. at 26th-27th & Dune Drive; Live Ice Sculpting at 21st & Dune Drive; Cozy Stations at 26th-27th & Dune Drive
  • Avalon Volunteer Fire Department 110th Anniversary.  Dedication of Fire House, Open House, Building & Truck Tours.  Ribbon Cutting at 10am, Saturday, November 25th.
  • Stone Harbor: A Christmas Story.  Friday & Saturday, downtown Stone Harbor.  Includes Holiday Market & Carousel; Scavenger Hunt; Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees; Stone Harbor Museum Open House; Tree Lighting; Hospitality Night; Downtown Holiday Dash; Christmas Parade.
  • Island Holiday Hospitality Night (Stone Harbor). Shop for the holidays & enjoy complimentary sips & bites.  Friday, November 24th, 6pm to 9pm.
  • Stone Harbor Christmas Parade.  Third Avenue to 96th Street, to Second Avenue.  Saturday, November 25th, 6:30pm.
  • The Santa Express!  Take a ride aboard vintage rail equipment—with a special visit from Santa!  Three dozen scheduled trains depart from Tuckahoe Station and Richland Station beginning Saturday, November 25th.  Visit https://the-santa-express.com/ for train schedules and tickets.

New Listings:

7900 Dune Drive, C315, Avalon, $315,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233136

413 98th Street, First floor, Stone Harbor, $974,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 233131

325 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,095,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233128

10422 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $3,400,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233138

65 E 10th Street, Avalon, $6,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233135

Properties Under Contract:

2 2nd Drive, Stone Harbor Manor, $1,149,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222806

Properties Sold:

469 22nd Street, B, Avalon, $806,250, SOLD MLS#: 231779

293 68th Street, A, Avalon, $1,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 223202

590 24th Street, Avalon, $2,350,000, SOLD MLS#: 232153

327 88th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,750,000, SOLD MLS#: 230904

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update November 16, 2023

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A beautiful view of the Avalon Fishing Pier on a sunny but cool November day.

A MORTGAGE RATE DIP is a welcome change after many months of rising interest rates.  Meanwhile NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun recently reported that home values continued to rise in 80% of markets nationwide during the third quarter.  If you’ve been thinking about a purchase, take advantage of the mortgage rate dip—call or email me today!

2024 RENTALS are already booking!  If you’d like to secure your 2024 vacation, let me know your preferred dates and other requirements so we can begin looking for the perfect rental property.  Rental property owners: we need your rates, if you haven’t provided them already!

LAST CHANCE TO WINTERIZE!  If you haven’t had your outdoor water systems winterized, it’s time to do so.  Although we’ve not had a hard frost on the island yet, nighttime temperatures could reach the mid-30s over the weekend.  Call your plumber, landscaper, or contractor now.  Don’t know who to call?  I’m happy to provide recommendations if you need them.

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND brings a host of holiday-themed activities, from tree lightings to music to Santa.   The business districts in both Avalon and Stone Harbor will be decorated and buzzing with the holiday spirit.  Avalon’s Festive Friday & Snowfest Saturday bring an array of things for children and families to enjoy, as does Stone Harbor’s “A Christmas Story” theme.  The fun begins with Avalon’s Turkey Trot Friday morning, and concludes with Stone Harbor’s Christmas Parade Saturday night.  See below for more details!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Thanksgiving Weekend!  Avalon’s Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday, and Stone Harbor’s “A Christmas Story” are on the calendar for Thanksgiving Weekend!

  • Turkey Trot 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk, 30th & Avalon Avenue, Friday, November 25th. 5K Run starts at 10am, 1.5 Mile Walk starts at 10:05am. Registration & Bib Pickup, 8am-9:30am, 30th & Avalon Avenue ($35), or sign up online: https://runsignup.com/dillerhometurkeytrot
  • FESTIVE FRIDAY (Avalon):
    • 10am: Story Time with Mrs. Clause. Avalon Free Public Library.
    • 11am-4pm: Dozens of activities along Dune Drive, including glitter tattoos, character photos, face painting, music, refreshments & treats, balloons, & more.
    • 5pm: Santa and Mayor McCorristin arrive at Veteran’s Plaza.
    • 5pm: Tree Lighting at Veteran’s Plaza
    • 6:30pm: Christmas Movie on the 30th Street Beach: “The Polar Express.”
  • SNOWFEST SATURDAY (Avalon):
    • 11am-4pm: Dozens of activities along Dune Drive, including Candyland Bounce House; Polar Bear Bungee Trampoline; Jack Frost’s Mini Tea Cups; Milestone Mania; Polar Extreme Obstacle Course; 24’ “Mount Avalon” Rock Wall; Candy Cane Kiddie Swings; Family Photos with Santa in his Sleigh at 21st & Dune Drive; Holiday Hits by The Corner Boys & Co. at 26th-27th & Dune Drive; Live Ice Sculpting at 21st & Dune Drive; Cozy Stations at 26th-27th & Dune Drive
  • Avalon Volunteer Fire Department 110th Anniversary.  Dedication of Fire House, Open House, Building & Truck Tours.  Ribbon Cutting at 10am, Saturday, November 25th.
  • A CHRISTMAS STORY (Stone Harbor):  Friday & Saturday, downtown Stone Harbor.  Includes Holiday Market & Carousel; Scavenger Hunt; Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees; Stone Harbor Museum Open House; Tree Lighting; Hospitality Night; Downtown Holiday Dash; Christmas Parade.
  • Island Holiday Hospitality Night (Stone Harbor). Shop for the holidays & enjoy complimentary sips & bites.  Friday, November 24th, 6pm to 9pm.

  • Stone Harbor Christmas Parade.  Third Avenue to 96th Street, to Second Avenue.  Saturday, November 25th, 6:30pm.
  • The Santa Express!  Take a ride aboard vintage rail equipment—with a special visit from Santa!  Three dozen scheduled trains depart from Tuckahoe Station and Richland Station beginning Saturday, November 25th.  Visit https://the-santa-express.com/ for train schedules and tickets.

New Listings:

7800 Dune Drive, 231, Avalon, $475,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233059

224 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $930,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233074

243 80th Street, Avalon, $1,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233088

216 25th Street, 216, Avalon, $2,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233081

893 21st Street, 893, Avalon, $3,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233016

75 W 28th Street, Avalon, $3,400,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233094

176 16th Street, Avalon, $4,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 233053

Properties Under Contract:

2148 Ocean Drive, 2148, Avalon, $3,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231778

163 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $4,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232693

93 E 19th Street, Avalon, $8,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232847

Properties Sold:

144 105th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,123,000, SOLD MLS#: 222785

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update November 9, 2023

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This beautiful fall sunset was captured by Mac Groce. Thanks for sharing it with us, Mac!
OFFSHORE WIND FARM UPDATE:  Last week the Danish firm Orsted announced it was terminating its Ocean Wind 1 and Ocean Wind 2 projects off the Southern New Jersey coast.  The company cited changing factors including “high inflation, rising interest rates, and supply chain bottenecks.”  The Ocean Wind projects were the closest to Cape May County’s beaches and would have been visible from Avalon and Stone Harbor.  More than two dozen remaining offshore wind lease sites stretch from South Jersey to Nantucket.  The Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project, located ten miles off Atlantic County beaches, could begin producing power in 2028, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
“BEACH TO BAY” is the name of Cape May Brewing Company’s newest craft beer.  Featuring hints of citrus, spice, and pine, Cape May Brewing Company says their new Double IPA craft brew is an ideal choice for summer days or cool fall nights.  Cape May Brewing Company’s tasting room is located at 1250 Hornet Road at the Cape May Airport, and their craft beers can be found in local bars and restaurants.  Cape May County is home to several craft breweries, plus a half dozen wineries.

MANDATORY LIFE JACKETS: A new rule in New Jersey requires all persons aboard boats under 26 feet long to wear US Coast Guard-approved life jackets while the vessel is in motion, during the cold water months from November 1st to May 1st. All rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are included in the new rule as well.  Persons inside a vessel’s cabin are exempt.  The goal of the rule, according to the NJ State Marine Police, is to prevent hypothermia deaths while decreasing risk to first responders during winter search and rescue operations.
AVALON HOLIDAY BEACH TAGS are available now!  Holiday tags are an annual tradition, and make great stocking stuffers!  Jersey Cape Tags, the company that manufactures Avalon’s holiday and regular season tags, is offering Holiday tags for online purchase.  Visit https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/collections/currentbeachtagsbadges/products/avalon-2024-holiday-seasonal-beach-tag to purchase.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Exit Zero Jazz Festival.  Various time & locations in Cape May,  Friday-Sunday, November 10th-12th. Visit https://www.exitzerojazzfestival.com/ for details.
  • Veteran’s Day Service, followed by Open House and Annual 50/50 Drawing.  American Legion Post 331, 117th Street and Second Avenue, Saturday, November 11th, 12pm-1pm.
  • Veteran’s Express, Cape May Seashore Lines.  Veteran’s ride free with three guests!  Richland Village Train Station, Saturday, November 11th, 11:11am and 1:11pm.  Visit https://www.seashorelines.org/
  • Stairway to the Stars: Climb Cape May Lighthouse on the evening of the new moon, when stars are more visible.  Monday, November 13th, 8pm-10pm.  Tickets $12 at the door only.
  • Plan Ahead: Thanksgiving Weekend!  Avalon’s Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday, and Stone Harbor’s Island Holiday are on the calendar for Thanksgiving Weekend.  Details to follow!
  • Avalon Volunteer Fire Department 110th Anniversary.  Dedication of Fire House, Open House, Building & Truck Tours.  Ribbon Cutting at 10am, Saturday, November 25th.
  • The Santa Express!  Take a ride aboard vintage rail equipment—with a special visit from Santa!  Three dozen scheduled trains depart from Tuckahoe Station and Richland Station beginning Saturday, November 25th.  Visit https://the-santa-express.com/ for train schedules and tickets.
New Listings:
No new listings.

Properties Under Contract:
45 Channel Road, Avalon Manor, $689,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231947

308 78th Street, East, Avalon, $1,949,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232857

121 32nd Street, Avalon, $4,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222962

Properties Sold:
125 80th Street, B-1, Avalon, $1,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 231838

1339 1st Avenue, Avalon, $2,450,000, SOLD MLS#: 231229

214 60th Street, Avalon, $3,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 232274

5188 Dune Drive, Avalon, $3,010,000, SOLD MLS#: 231743

54 W 23rd Street, Avalon, $4,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 223341

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update November 2, 2023

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Blue skies and a gentle breeze on a warm day…perfect conditions for sailing in October!
IT WAS GLORIOUS this past week!  We were treated to several days of warm sunshine, clear skies, and gentle breezes—a real October treat after a number of rainy, windy weekends.  The unseasonably warm weather came to an end Monday afternoon as a cold front came through, dropping daytime highs into the 50s, making it feel like fall.  By the weekend we could be back into the 60s again.
THINGS THAT AREN’T THERE ANY MORE:  Those who enter Cape May County via the Garden State Parkway bridge over Great Egg Harbor Bay will notice a huge change in the view on their next trip.  The iconic BL England Generating Station stands no more; the smoke stack was demolished last Thursday.  In a matter of seconds the tower fell to the ground amid a cloud of dust.  The large cooling tower and the main structure of the plant had been previously removed.  The former plant is seen above in this October 2016 view.
HELP FIRST RESPONDERS find you in the event of an emergency at your house—make sure your house numbers are clearly visible from the street!  House numbers should be large, and of an easy-to-read font, and easily seen from the street.  Make sure flowers, shrubbery, or other landscaping are not obscuring them!
FERRY HOSTS 50,000,000TH PASSENGER!  That’s not a typo!  Passenger number 50,000,000 sailed aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry earlier this month, crossing from Cape May to Delaware.  Zach Kaltenbach and his family are regular ferry passengers crossing the Bay regularly to visit Zach’s parents in Cape May.  The Kaltenbachs were given free passage to celebrate 50,000,000 passengers having sailed aboard the ferry since 1964.
RENTAL INCOME can help pay for YOUR shore home!  Did you know you can rent your shore home for two weeks, TAX FREE?  If you’d like to discuss using rental income to help pay for your shore home, please call or email me!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Cape May Restaurant Weekend, November 2-5.  For a list of participating restaurants visit: https://www.cmrestaurantweek.com/category/restaurant-weekend/
  • History Center Lecture: Gettysburg—One Woman’s War.  Avalon History Center, 250 39th Street, Saturday, November 4th, 1pm.
  • Vintage Music Concert: The Moon, Stars, & You.  Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, November 4th, 2pm.
  • Plan Ahead: Thanksgiving Weekend!  Avalon’s Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday, and Stone Harbor’s Island Holiday are on the calendar for Thanksgiving Weekend.  Details to follow!
  • Veteran’s Express, Cape May Seashore Lines.  Veteran’s ride free with three guests!  Richland Village Train Station, Saturday, November 11th, 11:11am and 1:11pm.  Visit https://www.seashorelines.org
New Listings:
8201 3rd Avenue, 22, Stone Harbor, $1,185,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232929

255 81st Street, 1, Stone Harbor, $1,799,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 232899

331 93rd Street, Stone Harbor, $1,875,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232925

213 26th Street, 213, Avalon, $2,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232909

Properties Under Contract:
700 First Avenue, 207, Avalon, $1,275,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232616

2127 4th Avenue, Avalon, $2,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232345

120 14th Street, Avalon, $2,275,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232053

236 22nd Street, 236, Avalon, $2,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230751

310 70th Street, Avalon, $10,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230075

Properties Sold:
807 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Stone Harbor Manor, $980,000, SOLD MLS#: 232365

2059 First Avenue, Avalon, $2,050,000, SOLD MLS#: 231491

56 W 24th Street, Avalon, $3,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 232148

13 W 12th Street, Avalon, $3,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 231277

161 31st Street, Avalon, $4,450,000, SOLD MLS#: 232626

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update October 26, 2023

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Dune grass takes on a golden color in the fall, contrasting with a deep blue ocean.
A FALL CHILL IS IN THE AIR, and that means it’s time to winterize your outside water systems if you haven’t already done so.  While we may have a few more warm days ahead of us, night time temperatures have been dropping, so it’s time to call your plumber, landscaper, or contractor.
GIVE SEALS SPACE: Seals are occasionally encountered on our local beaches.  In most instances they are simply resting after swimming or avoiding predators.  The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine urges anyone coming across a seal to stay at least 150 feet away from it, allowing it the rest it needs before it returns to the water.  If you think a seal is injured or sick, please report it to the MMSC at 609-266-0538.
DID YOU KNOW there have been many whale sightings off South Jersey beaches in the past few weeks?  Whales are generally in the area until December, and can often be seen in the ocean or Delaware Bay as they pursue food sources.  In addition to whales, dolphins can also be spotted in local waters, along with birds and other wildlife.  Cape May Whale Watcher runs trips through December 17th—dress warm, and enjoy the natural beauty of these magnificent creatures!  Visit www.CapeMayWhaleWatcher.com for more info.
THE OFF SEASON IS A GREAT TIME to complete projects at your shore property.  From painting and carpet cleaning to renovations and repairs, begin your projects now and beat the spring rush.  Need a contractor recommendation?  Call or email me!
IT’S ALSO A GREAT TIME to purchase your own shore property!  Here’s why: there is a broader selection of properties available now than in previous months; you can enjoy your new shore property over the winter while readying it for the summer season; if renting your new property for the summer, rental income is paid out all year long, as deposits are received, helping you cover expenses.  And best of all? Family memories at the shore begin immediately!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Stone Harbor Business District Trick or Treat, Saturday, October 28th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Avalon Trunk or Treat, 30th Street & Avalon Avenue, Saturday, October 28th, 5pm to 7pm.  Costume parade, hayrides on the beach, cotton candy, caramel apples, and more! No registration is necessary, but cars must be parked by 4:45 and cannot exit until 7 p.m. Please decorate your car!
  • Toddler & Preschool Pumpkin Painting & Story Time, Stone Harbor Recreation, Monday, October 30th, 10am.  $10; email RecDirector@SHNJ.org to register.
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive, Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor, Monday, October 30th, 12pm to 5pm.  Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
  • Plan Ahead: Thanksgiving Weekend!  Avalon’s Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday, and Stone Harbor’s Island Holiday are on the calendar for Thanksgiving Weekend.  Details to follow!
New Listings:
7800 Dune Drive, Concord Suites, Avalon, $489,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 232873

244 103rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232834

197 63rd Street, Avalon, $6,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232860

93 E 19th Street, Avalon, $8,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232847

Properties Under Contract:
612 Sunrise Drive, 612, Avalon, $1,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231897

310 83rd Street, 5, Stone Harbor, $1,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232781

8522 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $4,375,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232356

Properties Sold:
10911 Third Avenue, West Unit, Stone Harbor, $1,575,000, SOLD MLS#: 231649

252 89th Street, E/S, Stone Harbor, $2,039,000, SOLD MLS#: 232171

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update October 19, 2023

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Savor September…in October!  The rescheduled event takes place this weekend, along with many other great activities.  See below for more details!
MARKET STATS:  The median sale price during September 2023 was $2,260,000, up 12% from September of 2022, while the number of active listings on the market increased by 4% over last year.  For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute Report:  https://marketminute.longandfoster.com/Market-Minute/NJ/Avalon-Stone-Harbor.htm
SAVOR SEPTEMBER…IN OCTOBER!  This weekend brings food, live music, local breweries and wineries, artisans, and more to the Stone Harbor business district on Saturday, October 21st, from 11am to 6pm.  Enjoy it all on 96th Street, and visit local merchants while you’re there!
BEACHES & DUNES are vitally important to our island for a variety of reasons.  Not only do we all enjoy time spent on the beach, but they, along with the dunes, protect the island in the event of major storms.  This weekend offers two opportunities for helping to protect our beautiful beaches and dunes!
AVALON’S ANNUAL DUNE GRASS PLANTING event takes place on Saturday, October 21st.  Volunteers can help plant sprigs of dune grass, which grow roots to help stabilize the dune system, protecting the island during storms.  See the events list below for registration information.

BEACH SWEEPS also take place this weekend in Avalon and Stone Harbor, on Saturday, October 21st.  Volunteers are needed to help collect plastic and other trash from our local beaches.  The twice-annual beach sweeps are held along the New Jersey coast, and last year volunteers removed hundreds of thousands of items from beaches.  Registration information is below.
WHAT’S YOUR FANCY?  If you’re in the market for a high-end, luxury home in Avalon’s beach block, check out this beauty!  Just fourth from the ocean with stunning views and recently repriced.  Take a look and call today to schedule your personal showing!

GO PHILLIES!  Can you feel the energy across the region, as the Phillies battle the Diamondbacks?  From schools to offices to convenience stores, everyone is cheering for the boys in red this week!  Go Phillies!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Sea Isle City Halloween Parade, 45th Street & Landis Avenue to JFK Boulevard, Friday, October 20th, 7pm to 8pm.  DJ dance party at Excursion Park after the parade.
  • Avalon Fall Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, October 21st, 8:30am.  Volunteers should report to Avalon Community Hall at 8:30am that day for a brief planting demonstration.  After planting work is completed, lunch will be provided at Community Hall.  Volunteers should RSVP to Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066 or Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 to sign up.  In the event of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, October 22nd.
  • Fall Beach Sweeps, sponsored by Clean Ocean Action, Avalon (Community Hall) and Stone Harbor (95th Street beach), Saturday, October 21st, 9am.  Information and registration here: https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
  • Sea Isle City Harvest Classic.  Hayrides on the beach, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow contest, and more.  Excursion Park, Saturday, October 21st, 10am to 3pm.
  • Savor September in October! Wine Beer, & Food Festival.  Live music & entertainment, regional beer & wine, food, artisans.  Downtown 96th Street, Saturday, October 21st (rescheduled from September 23rd), 11am to 7pm.
  • Wizard’s Express, Cape May Seashore Lines Tuckahoe Station, Saturday, October 21st, 11:30am & 2pm.  75 minute train journey through the pines on vintage rail equipment.  Info & tickets: https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Wizards?
  • Stone Harbor Business District Trick or Treat, Saturday, October 28th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Avalon Trunk or Treat, 30th Street & Avalon Avenue, Saturday, October 28th, 5pm to 7pm.  Costume parade, hayrides on the beach, cotton candy, caramel apples, and more! No registration is necessary, but cars must be parked by 4:45 and cannot exit until 7 p.m. Please decorate your car!
  • Toddler & Preschool Pumpkin Painting & Story Time, Stone Harbor Recreation, Monday, October 30th, 10am.  $10; email RecDirector@SHNJ.org to register.
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive, Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor, Monday, October 30th, 12pm to 5pm.  Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
New Listings:
330 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $48,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232756

1318 Ocean Drive, Unit 7, Avalon, $1,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232776

226 24th Street, W, Avalon, $1,765,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232791

310 83rd Street, 5, Stone Harbor, $1,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232781

2749 First Avenue, Avalon, $3,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232775

140 Meadowview Lane, Avalon Manor, $3,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232769

462 7th Street, Avalon, $5,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232788

83 E 25th Street, Avalon, $6,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232784

43 E 26th Street, Avalon, $7,000,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232779

4318 Fifth Avenue, Avalon, $11,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232777

Properties Under Contract:
5748 Dune Drive, Avalon, $4,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231525

75 E 24th Street, Avalon, $7,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232026

Properties Sold:
3546 Ocean Drive, 3546, Avalon, $2,835,000, SOLD MLS#: 231926

229 71st Street, Avalon, $3,010,000, SOLD MLS#: 232532

171 8th Street, Avalon, $3,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 232343

135 7th Street, Avalon, $3,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 231922

83 E 25th Street, Avalon, $5,610,000, SOLD MLS#: 232346

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