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The Wetlands Institute With only two weekends left in the 2023
Toys for Tots collection, there's still time to drop off a toy for a
child in need - but you have to act fast! You can drop off a new,
unwrapped toy here at The Wetlands Institute the weekends (Saturday or
Sunday) from 9:30-4:30. To date, Toys for Tots has distributed 627
million toys to 281 million children across the country. Help make the
season bright for a child in need!
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Five Ways to Get your Christmas On This Weekend From Atlantic
County, all the way down to the Wildwoods, there’s something Christmas-y
to do, and there’s no time like the present. After all, the season is
only a few weeks long. Here, five ways to get your Christmas on bright
and early this weekend..
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Stone Harbor, Holiday Beach Tags available
for purchase as the Borough Hall, 9508 Second Ave, Monday - Frinday
8:30am - 4:00Pm. Pre-Season Price, only $32 per tag. While supplies
last.
The 2024
Avalon Holiday Beach Tag is Here! Still Remaining For In-Person Purchase
at Borough Hall.
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Notice: Avalon History Center Closed for Renovations Starting
December 4th
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Avalon Senior
Citizens Organization December, 2023 Newsletter.
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- Santa Express: A Christmas Tradition for
Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Ride the Seashore Lines on a
historic, comfortable and fun train ride with Santa Claus, as
Santa returns to visit with children (young and older!) on board
The Santa Express! The Santa Express will operate every weekend
and select weekday evenings between Thanksgiving and Christmas!
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- Wetlands Institure: On Friday, December 8, we'll hold our annual
50/50 raffle drawing here at the Institute, where someone--maybe
YOU--will have a chance to win up to $12,000 (if all tickets are
sold)! Tickets are $100 each, but only 240 are being sold - and
sales are brisk, so don't delay!
Give us a call at 609-368-1211
or stop in to get yours today!
- Pinch the GrYnch 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk
Join the Wildwood Police Department and the Lunch With Lynch
Foundation as they take on the GrYnch with their Pinch the
GrYnch 5K Boardwalk Toy Run and 1 Mile Family Walk..
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- Seasonal Science Activities at The Wetlands Institute
(Fall/ Winter, Spring) Dec 9, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm From fall
and winter into spring, The Wetlands Institute offers a new
self-guided science activity or craft each month related to
seasonal changes in nature. 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard Stone
Harbor.
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- The Angelus Community Chorus, a Jersey
Shore singing group of 60 voices, invites you to celebrate
Christmas with them at this free concers: December 10, 3:00
p.m. at Maria Stella Catholic Church, 252 50th St. Avalon.
- Intermediate Line Dancing Wednesday, December 13, 2023
2:00 PM
2:00 PM Community Hall 3001 Avalon Avenue.
- Stories and Songs at the Avalon Library Bring
your little ones to the Avalon Library for stories, songs, and
rhymes with Miss Linda! Suggested for ages 3 and under. ... DEC
13, 20, and 27th, 10:00 AM Avalon Free Public Library.
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- A Special Holiday “Tea Time” at the Avalon
History Center Dec 21, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Please join us
for a special holiday Tea Time, featuring local tea connoisseur,
Dawn O’Connor of Enchanted Tea & Treasures.
-
Cape May Stage presents: A Tuna Christmas. Now through
December 30th. Info and tickets:

Stone Harbor Dunes
Update:: Avalon Street Construction on 62nd Street,
6th Street, 17th Street, and Portion of Dune Drive Please be advised
that the contractor will begin work on southbound lanes of Dune Drive
starting Monday, November 27th. This will require southbound Dune Drive
to be closed from 76th-78th streets for the entire week, ending December
1st. Detours will be in effect; neighborhood notification has been
provided.
The Avalon Seawatch, a count of
migrating seabirds, is conducted on the beach between 8th and 9th
Streets, Avalon, NJ. This location was selected because the northern tip
of Avalon extends a mile farther out into the ocean than the coastline
to the north. Southbound seabirds that are following the coastline pass
very close to this beachfront.
See the results
Striped Bass Fishing Reports (November 2023)
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- Move & Groove at Avalon Community Hall: Stay fit this season
with a series of free classes offered at Avalon Community Hall.
Classes are open to the public. For more information, please call
609-967-3066 or visit AvalonRecreation.org. *Dates and times are
subject to change without notice. Please contact event organizer to
inquire or verify current schedule DEC 1 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Avalon
Community Hall 3001 Avalon Avenue.
- Seasonal Science Activities at The Wetlands Institute
(Fall/
Winter, Spring) Dec 2,3,9,10, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm From fall and
winter into spring, The Wetlands Institute offers a new self-guided
science activity or craft each month related to seasonal changes in
nature. We provide the supplies and you create the learning!
Possible activities related to migration, geology, outdoor
exploration, nature crafts, simple science experiments and much
more!
- Avalon Historical Society's Holiday Party: You’re invited to
enjoy food & refreshments, music, good company, and good cheer at
this open house event! Dec 2, 2023 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Avalon
History Center 215 39th Street
- Art Workshop at the Avalon Library - Kimekomi:
Learn the art of
Kimekomi, the Japanese technique of "cut into a grove." In this
one-day class, participants will select their fabric to make their
own unique ornament just in time for the holidays. Registration is
required. To register, please call 609-967-7155 or stop by the
circulation desk. Space is limited. Dec 4, 5, 2023 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Avalon Free Public Library 235 33rd Street.
- Wetlands Institure: On Friday, December 8, we'll hold our annual
50/50 raffle drawing here at the Institute, where someone--maybe
YOU--will have a chance to win up to $12,000 (if all tickets are
sold)! Tickets are $100 each, but only 240 are being sold - and
sales are brisk, so don't delay!
Give us a call at 609-368-1211
or stop in to get yours today!
- Crafts at Christmas: Saturday Dec 2 9:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday,
Dec 3, 2023 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Convention Hall 714 Beach Avenue
Cape May. Are you feeling crafty? Cape May City Promenade Arts and
Crafts Show return for another great summer! Shop various vendors
and mediums all while overlooking the beautiful beaches of Cape May!
- The Angelus Community Chorus, a Jersey
Shore singing group of 60 voices, invites you to celebrate
Christmas with them at any of these free concerts:
December 3, 3:00 p.m. in the Middle Twp PAC 212 Bayberry Dr., Court House
December 4, 7:00 p.m. at Cape May
Methodist Church, 635 Washington Ave, Cape May
December 6, 7:00 p.m. at Cape May Convention Center, 714 Beach
Ave, Cape May December 10, 3:00 p.m. at
Maria Stella Catholic Church, 252 50th St. Avalon
- Intermediate Line Dancing Wednesday, December 13, 2023 12:30 PM
2:00 PM Community Hall 3001 Avalon Avenue
- 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 http://the-santa-express.com/ for train schedules and
tickets.
- The Wetlands Institute Toys for Tots.: Last year in Cape May County, more than
15,000 toys found their ways into the hands of over 2,400 children,
thanks to Cape May County Toys for Tots. Help make the season bright
for a child in need! The Wetlands Institute is once again happy to
be a local drop-off site for Cape May County Toys for Tots and help
out this great organization. From now through December 15, 2023,
you can drop off a new, unwrapped toy here at the Institute
Saturdays and Sundays anytime from 9:30-4:30.
Wishing you and
your family a very Happy Thanksgiving

Stone Harbor Dunes
Due to Thanksgiving Holiday,
Brush Collection Will
Occur Friday, November 24th Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Avalon
Public Works will conduct brush collection on Friday, November 24th
instead of on Thursday, November 23rd. Yard waste must be placed in
containers and not in plastic bags. Kindly do not put yard waste loose
in the street, thank you.
Avalon Street
Construction Update: Friday, November 17th The contractor,
Asphalt Paving Systems, announced that a closure and detour will be in
place at 17th Street and Dune Drive starting Friday, November 17th. The
contractor will complete this work by Wednesday, November 22nd with
paving completed. It is likely southbound Dune Drive in that area will
be closed to vehicular traffic Monday-Tuesday, November 20th and 21st.
Please observe detour signs in the area. Feast Your Eyes on Our Holiday Dining
Guide. The bad news is that the summer season has come to an
end. The good news? The holiday season has arrived! With our annual
holiday dining guide, we provide a list of fabulous places to eat this
season along with the various specials being offered for all your
holiday celebrations. Indulge in delectable dishes, specialty cocktails,
social events and more. Create unforgettable memories with all your
loved ones this cozy season and dive into Seven Mile Beach’s finest!
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Avalon:
-
Avalon Tree Lighting November 24,
5PM Festive Friday and Avalon Tree Lighting, downtown Avalon,
11:00am-4:00pm. Tree lighting at 5pm Veteran’s Plaza, Avalon, NJ

- Turkey Trot, Festive Friday, Snowfest Saturday in
Avalon Friday-Saturday, Nov. 24-25th!
It's coming!
Avalon huge two-day celebration of the holidays on the two
days following Thanksgiving! Many thanks to the Avalon Chamber
of Commerce and the 7MBCA for producing this great link with
plenty of details about the events. Registration is now open
for runners and families for the popular Turkey Trot! Thanksgiving
Weekend 2023 Visit Avalon, NJ (visitavalonnj.com)
- Avalon's Festival Friday - Avalon's Shopping
District Friday,, November 24. From live music to
children's performances, character appearances, face painting,
an art bar, crafts, giveaways, hot chocolate, and more! Santa
and Mayor McCorristin will arrive to Veterans Plaza on Friday at
5pm for a special tree-lighting celebration.
Thanksgiving Weekend 2023 Visit Avalon, NJ (visitavalonnj.com)
- Snowfest Saturday - Avalon's Shopping District
Saturday, November 25 | 11am-4pm Get a good night's
sleep. Snowfest Saturday has it all! Santa Claus himself will be
on hand for photos with the youngsters, and families can enjoy
bounce houses, carnival rides, obstacles courses, and more!
Thanksgiving Weekend 2023 Visit Avalon, NJ (visitavalonnj.com
- Avalon Fire Company Celebrates Renovated
Facility 110th Anniversary. November 25th. The
original Peermont Fire House in 1915. It’s now the site of the Avalon
Municipal Building. A day full of fun activities has always been the
signature of Snowfest Saturday in Avalon. And this year, the Avalon
Volunteer Fire Company will add even more to that tradition with the
dedication of its newly renovated firehouse and a celebration marking
the company’s 110th anniversary.
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Stone Harbor:

- Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees:10 am –
8 pm: November 23-25th: Women's Civic Club, 96th Street &
the Beach Sponsored by the Women's Civic Club of Stone Harbor
Events for November 2023 Borough of Stone Harbor
(stoneharbornj.org)
- Stone Harbor, Holiday Hospitality Night 11/24/2023 6:00 PM-9:00 PM.
Enjoy a festive evening sipping & shopping your way throughout our
wonderful small businesses. Bring your holiday shopping lists and SHOP
SMALL, while enjoying complimentary sips & snacks. 96th Street.
- Stone Harbor Thanksgiving Weekend Events 2023
- November 24th and 25th "Stone Harbor A Chirsmas Story
2023"
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- Stone Harbor Christmas Parade:11/25/2023
6:30 PM-8:00 PM, 96th Street. Bring the family, odonoghue your best
holiday accessories and enjoy Stone Harbor's Famous Christmas
Parade!
- Carousel & Holiday Market: November
25th,11 am – 5 pm,
Water Tower Lot, 95th Street & Second Ave

Avalon Dunes

The Borough of Avalon is excited to offer a consumer
water portal to empower you to monitor and manage your water consumption
from any device with internet access, 24/7.
Click here to sign up Avalon My 360 Water Usage App.
Terminated: Orsted Pulls Plug on Offshore Wind Farm Projects in
New Jersey: Following a decision by its Board of Directors,
Orsted will cease development of the Ocean Wind 1 and Ocean Wind 2
projects. The decision to cease development of Ocean Wind 1 and Ocean
Wind 2 is part of an ongoing review of Ørsted’s U.S. offshore wind
portfolio with an update planned for its Q4 2023 results announcement.
The company remains committed to the U.S. renewable energy industry,
including offshore wind and land-based technologies.
Notice: Avalon Street Construction on 62nd Street, 6th Street,
17th Street, and Portion of Dune Drive Update: Starting Tuesday,
November 7th, the contractor anticipates starting concrete work on
southbound Dune Drive from 76th Street to 78th Street. Residents are
being notified on November 3rd about the planned work. At least 13 feet
of traffic will be maintained through the work zone, and the road will
be re-opened.
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.
New
Jersey & Delaware Bay - Southern New Jersey Fishing Reports
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- Veterans Day Ceremony & Open House in Stone Harbor: Veterans
Day is observed annually on November 11 for honoring military
veterans. Stone Harbor ceremonies will begin at 12 noon this
Saturday at the American Legion Post 331 home (located at 11617
Second Avenue)
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- Veterans Day is observed annually on November
11 for honoring military veterans. Ceremonies will begin at 11 am in
Avalon at Veterans Plaza. We will then continue our ceremonies in
Stone Harbor starting at 12 noon, along with an Open House at the
Post. All are invited and encouraged to attend these events.
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- Seasonal Science Activities at The Wetlands Institute NOV 11,
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM From fall and winter into spring, The Wetlands
Institute offers a new self-guided science activity or craft each
month related to seasonal changes in nature. We provide the supplies
and you create the learning! Possible activities related to
migration, geology, outdoor exploration, nature crafts, simple
science experiments and much more!
Read More
- Stories and Songs at the Avalon Library, NOV 15 10:00 AM Bring
your little ones to the Avalon Library today for stories, songs, and
rhymes with Miss Linda! Suggested for ages 3 and under.
235 33rd
Street, Avalon
- Afternoon Kids’ Activity: NOV 16 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM. Yoga With
“Wild B Kids Yoga” at the Avalon Library. Stop by the library at 4
pm for a fun afternoon of kids’ yoga! Today’s Activity: Kids’ Yoga
featuring “Wild B Kids Yoga” Activity suggested for ages 3-6. 235
33rd Street, Avalon
- AARP Safe Drivers Course: The AARP Smart Driver
Course is a driving refresher course that features research-based
curriculum. The course is now the nation's largest driving refresher
course designed for drivers age 50. The course teaches proven
driving techniques to help you keep you and your loved ones safe on
the road. Registration and fee required. Must attend both sessions.
Avalon Free Public Library Address 235 32nd Street. Nov 16,17 2023,
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- Fall Fun Fest at Stone Harbor It’s coming!
Avalon’s huge two-day celebration of the holidays on the two
days following Thanksgiving! Many thanks to the Avalon Chamber
of Commerce and the 7MBCA for producing this great link with
plenty of details about the events.
Registration
is now open for runners

- Stone Harbor, Holiday Hospitality Night 11/24/2023 6:00 PM-9:00 PM.
Enjoy a festive evening sipping & shopping your way throughout our
wonderful small businesses. Bring your holiday shopping lists and SHOP
SMALL, while enjoying complimentary sips & snacks. 96th Street.
- Avalon’s Shopping District Friday, November 24, 2023. From live music
to children’s performances, character appearances, face painting, an art
bar, crafts, giveaways, hot chocolate, and more! Santa and Mayor
McCorristin will arrive to Veterans Plaza on Friday at 5pm for a special
tree-lighting celebration.
- Turkey Trot, Festive Friday, Snowfest Saturday in
Avalon Friday-Saturday, Nov. 24-25th!
It’s coming!
Avalon’s huge two-day celebration of the holidays on the two
days following Thanksgiving! Many thanks to the Avalon Chamber
of Commerce and the 7MBCA for producing this great link with
plenty of details about the events. Registration is now open
for runners and families for the popular Turkey Trot!
Read More
- Avalon Volunteer Fire Department 110th
Anniversary Dedication and Open House on Saturday, November
25th. Ribbon Cutting at 10am
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Whether you are looking to relocate or just visit Cape May County, NJ, be sure to take advantage of our varied seashore activities and things to do: relaxing beaches,
dolphin and bird watching,
fishing and boat trips,
bicycling and surfing,
plus the arts and history,
tours, festivals, theaters,
fine dining and much more.
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