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IN THE NEWS: 9/6/23

The opening of Stone Harbor Point to vehicles, a popular recreational spot, has been postponed until September 19th, this year, in light of active bird nesting in the area. This decision reflects the Borough’s commitment to responsible stewardship of its environment. Originally slated to re-open on September 5th, the opening has been extended by an additional two weeks for vehicles with a current beach permit.
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Notice: Avalon Beaches Unguarded Tuesday-Friday, September 5th-8th. Please note the Avalon beaches will be unguarded Tuesday through Friday, September 5-9th, as guards have returned to their regular employment. The National Weather Service has issued rip current advisories for the Jersey Shore this week due to large offshore storms in the Atlantic.

Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Pick Up: September 18, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Curbside placement of old furniture, appliances and “junk” should be done within 72 hours prior to these dates. Construction debris will not be removed. BULK TRASH CANNOT BE SET OUT AT ANY OTHER TIME

Avalon Bulk Trash Pickup, September 11, 10pm

Avalon Amends Water/Sewer Rate Structure; First Change in Five Years. The Avalon Borough Council has approved a new rate structure for water and sewer rates. The change is required to create greater equity in the rates charges to property owners throughout the community while generating more revenue to offset fees charged by the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA). The new rate structure was approved during a 5-0 vote during the August 9th, 2023, Council meeting and takes effect September 1, 2023 Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

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Area Information & Activities:

American Legion Spaghetti Dinner September 10 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm $20 at the Stone Harbor Yacht Club 9001 Sunset Drive Read More
Join us for an Art House Film Night, Mon Sep 11 2023, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, to watch one of the many free Kanopy movies available with your library card! Films are not rated. Titles subject to change based on availability on Kanopy. Avalon Free Public Library, 235 32nd Street Avalon
Association of Pickleball Professionals Sunmed New Jersey Open September 6-10th: Tournament: The tournament will be held Wednesday, September 6th through Sunday, September 10th at Avalon’s pickleball complex, located at 8th Street between Ocean and Dune Drives. Play begins daily at 8:00am and concludes late afternoon/early evening.Tickets/Register to Play
End-of-Summer Shop: The Avalon Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event highlighting Avalon’s great shops and drastic end-of-season discounts! Shop for clothing, shoes, apparel, accessories, home décor and more!riday, Sept. 8 - Sunday, Sept. 10 Read More
Stone Harbor Planning Board Meeting: Monday, September 11th @ 4:30P 9508 2nd Ave, Stone Harbor,
Pollinator Garden Series - Tour of the Avalon Pollinator Garden. Wed Sep 13 2023, 09:30am - 10:30am ED Between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive at 71st Street Avalon. The Cape May peninsula is world famous for bird, butterfly, and dragonfly migration, all of which is happening RIGHT NOW! Witness this native pollinator garden in action during the fall migration. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date is Thursday, September 14th, 9:30 am - 10:30 am.
Beachside Science: Just Passing Through - Monarchs and Migration in Avalon In collaboration with the Environmental Commission. Every year, the changing of the seasons brings with it a wave of animals migrating through the coast. From tiny Monarch Butterflies to giant Bald Eagles, the Avalon Coast sees a myriad of animals passing through. Come learn about the journeys of these animals, where they came from and where they’re going! Includes a live Monarch tagging demonstration, as available. Wed Sep 13 2023, 06:00pm - 07:00pm at Surfside Park 2901 Avalon Ave.Avalon. Please note: the seating area is grass. Bring a blanket, towel, or chair to sit on. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved into Community Hall at 3001 Avalon Ave.
Tim Kerr Charities Point-to-Point Bay Swim: Public Dock 23rd and Ocean Dr. Starts Sat Sep 16 2023, 09:30am EDT Read More
Cape May Seashore Lines, Celebrate the return of a historic Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines locomotive to the Cape May Seashore Lines fleet. Saturday, September 16th, 2023. Info and train tickets.
September, 2023 Newsletter and Dinner Meeting Announcement for Avalon Senior Citizens Organization (ASCO) Read More

Weekly Events:

Stone Harbor Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm thru Sept 17

IN THE NEWS: 8/30/23

Stone Harbor's municipal tax rate went up 3.42% for 2023. For a comparison with 2022, Read More

Stone Harbor Go Green Community: W A T E R...OUR MOST PRECIOUS NATURAL RESOURCE.The Borough of Stone Harbor is situated on 7 Mile Island and draws fresh water from the 800ft Sand Regional Aquifer. Each Municipality in the State of New Jersey is limited to water consumption based on statistics.The Borough MAY NOT exceed our limitation. If our allocation is exceeded a fine will be imposed against the Borough ultimately impacting the residents of this community.Efforts by the Borough of Stone Harbor and our residents and visitors have resulted in significant water consumption savings. Since 2012 the total water savings exceeds 33,000,000 gallons Efforts by all involved helped preserve both the viability of Stone Harbor and our area aquifer. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS TO SAVE WATER, AND THEY ALL START WITH YOU! Read More

Pickleball Complex to be Spruced Up in August. The Association of Pickleball Professionals Sunmed New Jersey Open will be held through September 6-10th in Avalon with a worldwide audience on CBS and ESPN channels. In advance of the tournament, we are sprucing up the courts! You will see Public Works, Recreation, and our landscaper tidying up in advance of the tournament. Read More

Sea Isle Zoning Board to Consider Mixed-Use Project on Promenade. In recent years, a number of old homes in Sea Isle City have been demolished to make way for mixed-use projects. Typically, mixed-use projects combine commercial space such as restaurants and retail shops on the first floor with condos on the top two stories.But a variation of that theme is being proposed for an existing commercial building prominently located in the heart of Sea Isle’s oceanfront Promenade at 9 42nd Street.Read More

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing $100 Million Boardwalk Preservation Fund. Announces Official Opening of Application Process for Shore Communities Across the State. Governor Phil Murphy today signed S3989/A5675, which establishes the Boardwalk Preservation Fund and appropriates $100 million for the renovation and repair of boardwalks in Shore communities across the state. Primary sponsors of the legislation Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

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Area Information & Activities:

Salt Marsh Safari at the Wetlands Institute: Aug 25, 2023 10:00 am and 12pm This tour begins in Marsh View Hall with our award-winning film, Secrets of the Salt Marsh. Then join us for a guided interpretive walk through the wetlands! Together we will travel along the new elevated walkway, down the salt marsh trail and out onto the dock overlooking Scotch Bonnet creek. Read More.
Friday Nights at Surfside Park: Aug 25, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Every Friday night in the summer, we’re hosting balloon art, face painting, DJ music, trivia, dancing, and more. Featuring weekly-themed character shows, picture lines, games and prizes. 2901 Avalon Avenue.
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“Merchants’ Day Sidewalk Sale” Along 96th Street in Stone HarborAug 26, 2023 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Join us in downtown Stone Harbor for our annual Merchants’ Day Sidewalk Sale, and enjoy great deals, amazing finds, and end-of-season discounts from local shops and businesses!
Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, Aug 27, 2023 8:00 am - 12:30 pm. Grab your shopping bag and stop by our local Farmer’s Market this morning – where you’ll find fresh produce, artisan and handmade crafts, baked goods, fresh-cut flowers and more! 95th Street and Second Avenue Stone Harbor.
Bay Atlantic Symphony: Aug 27, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. “Sunday in the Park” featuring The Bay Atlantic Brass The Bay Atlantic Symphony presents a new “Symphony by the Sea” series at Surfside Park, on the fourth Sunday of each month this summer. Read More
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Paddle to a Cure 2023: August 27 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Read More
Monday Funday: Magical Chad at the Avalon Library Aug 28,10:00 am - 11:00 am. 235 33rd Street Avalon. Now you see it… now you don’t! Magician Chad Juros will be here to entertain kids and their families with tricks of all kinds for our final session of 2023.
Beachside Science Speakers: Aug 28 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. An Evening with Entomologist Dr. Doug Tallamy In this talk on “Homegrown National Park,” Dr. Doug Tallamy poses a national challenge and goal: to create diverse ecosystems in our yards, communities, and surrounding lands by reducing lawn, planting native, and removing invasives. Surfside Park 2901 Avalon Avenue Avalon. Read More
“Tuesdays at the Tower” Concert Series Aug 29, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Come out and enjoy music of The Seabillys – the island’s favorite sons. bring the party at this family-friendly community event! This free summer concert series takes place each week on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm under
the iconic Water Tower in Stone Harbor.
Airfest, Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum. Displays, tours, performances, beer & wine. Friday-Monday, September 1st-4th. More Information.
September, 2023 Newsletter and Dinner Meeting Announcement for Avalon Senior Citizens Organization (ASCO) Read More

Weekly Events:

Stone Harbor Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.

Tuesdays at the Tower, Stone Harbor summer concert series, beginning July 11th.

Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.

Thursdays on the Lawn, free weekly concerts, 7pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street and Third Avenue.

Avalon - Beach Movies Beginning June 27 Dusk 30th Street & the beach In the event of inclement weather, beach movie will be moved to Wednesday night. Read More

Recreation Departments: Avalon | Stone Harbor

Borough Websites: Avalon Stone Harbor

Chambers of Commerce: Avalon | Stone Harbo

In the News 8/16/2023

STONE HARBOR HIRES STAFFER TO ANSWERE CALLS prompted by surge of parking tickets.More than 900 parking tickets were issued in Stone Harbor in June. The number of parking tickets issued that month jumped Read More

STONE HARBOR BIRD SANCTUARY TO CLOSE FOR ONE WEEK: Stone Harbor officials will close its bird sanctuary for one week, starting on or about September 20th. The sanctuary will be shut down for five days while some invasive vegetation is cleaned up. A herbicide will be used that will enable the restoration of native vegetation.

THE AVALON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVITES YOU TO submit your best photo to the 2023 7 Mile Summer Memories contest. Send your favorite photo to info@visitavalonnj.com for a chance to win! Photos will be uploaded to our Facebook page and the photo with the most 'likes' will win a prize!

THE STONE HARBOR PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION invites you to submit your Stone Harbor photos to their photo contest, which runs through September 3rd. Rules and more info can be found here

AVALON HOLDS DUNE GRASS PLANTING twice each year for volunteers to participate in protecting our beautiful shoreline. Plantings are held in late April and late October and are open to volunteers young and old. Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

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Area Information & Activities:

Thursdays at Surfside - Parrotbeach: Bring your beach chairs and enjoy a Thursday night summer concert series. Beer and wine for sale, sponsored by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce. Surfside Park 2901 Avalon Avenue Avalon Thu Aug 17 2023, 07:00pm to 9pm In the event of inclement weather, shows will be moved inside Avalon Community Hall. Read More
Friday Nights at Surfside Park - Royal Princess Showcase. Each night will consist of balloon art, face painting, tattoos, etc. DJ, Trivia and dancing. Character shows, picture lines, games and prizes. Surfside Park 2901 Avalon Avenue Avalon Thu Aug 17 2023, 07:00pm to 9pm Read More
SHPOA Harbor Hustle 5K Race | 1M Race | 1M Walk August 20 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am Read More
Stone Harbor Farmers Market Sunday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Water Tower Plaza 95th and 2nd Ave. Read More
Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series August 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Water Tower Lot 95th Street and Second Avenue Stone Harbor Read More
Exit Zero Has a Whole Lot of Summer Left with Full Entertainment CAPE MAY, NJ – The scorching summer days are in full swing, and Exit Zero Hospitality has the perfect remedy to beat the heat and add some excitement to your summer. With a wide range of activities and events for the whole family, there’s something special for everyone. Read More
Stone Harbor Merchants’ Day Sidewalk Sale Down Town Stone Harbor August 26 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Read More
Avalon - Beach Movies: The Little Giants, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 8:45 PM 10:40 PM 30th Street and the Beach In the event of inclement weather, beach movie will be moved to Wednesday night. Read More
Airfest, Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum. Displays, tours, performances, beer & wine. Friday-Monday, September 1st-4th. More Information.

Recreation Departments: Avalon | Stone Harbor

Borough Websites: Avalon Stone Harbor

Chambers of Commerce: Avalon | Stone Harbor
Recreation Departments: Avalon | Stone Harbor

Borough Websites: Avalon Stone Harbor

Chambers of Commerce: Avalon | Stone Harbor

In the News 8/2/2023

Stone Harbor Property Owners Association Offer Becomes Catalyst for Debate on Beach Plans: Stone Harbor’s federally sponsored beach replenishment is complete. History predicts that the newly nourished beaches will almost immediately begin to lose sand, which will move in a southerly direction past the 127th Street groin. Some of the sand will be captured by Stone Harbor Point and some will continue the journey south to the inlet and Five Mile Beach.

Avalon Introduces Ordinance Creating New Schedule of Fees for Water, Sewer Rates: Avalon Council introduced a resolution, July 26, that, if adopted, will restructure user fees for the municipality’s water and sewer rates. As previously reported, the main impact on user fees will come in the area of fees to support the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) expense.

Avalon Fire Rescues 2 People Off Stranded Sailboat: The Department used wave runners to help rescue two boaters after their sailboat ran aground inTownsend’s Inlet during a thunderstorm. According to information published by NJ.com,

Water and Sewer Fees: At the Avalon Council work session, July 12, the council heard a proposal from Chief Financial Officer James Craft and Tax Collector Eleanor Cifaloglio concerning proposed changes to the water and sewer fee schedule.

Stone Harbor Attempts to Address Parking App Problems: Stone Harbor implemented a new parking protocol, May 1, that has, so far, resulted in 1,457 parking tickets being issued in the 60 days that ended June 30. July numbers are not yet available.

2023 Avalon Basketball Camp: The 4th annual Avalon Basketball Camp promises to give kids the best week of basketball at the shore! Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

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Area Information & Activities:

Creature Feature at The Wetlands Institute Aug 4, 2023 11:15 am (Mornings, Summer) On Mondays and Fridays in the summer, join The Wetlands Institute for a live animal presentation – where you can get up close with turtles, fish, crabs, sea stars and urchins, mollusks, horseshoe crabs, and more. 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard // Stone Harbor Read More
Open House Scheduled for Stone Harbor Beach Patrol Life Saving Station, August 4, 2023 8am-9:00am Rescue demonstatrion and light refreshments Read More
Heart of Surfing- Surf Day Join Heart of Surfing for a surf day! August 5th 9am-12pm 2nd Street Beach, Wildwood, NJ 30 minutes one-on-one surfing session with a volunteer surf instructor. Our focus is to create a positive experience for each surfer. We meet participants where they are and build skills from there. Click Here to Fill Out the Participation Form
Go Green Fair Scheduled for Monday, August 7th 6pm-8pm, Water Tower Plaze 95st & Second Ave Stone Harbor Read More

Avalon - Beach Movies Dusk 30th Street & the beach In the event of inclement weather, beach movie will be moved to Wednesday night. Aug. 8: “Jaws”

Pollinator Garden Lecture - August 9, 9:30-11am - Pollinator Garden, 71st St. & Ocean Dr. Avalon
Fishing with the Mayor - August 16, 9-11am - Fishing Pier, 32nd St. and the boardwalk Avalon

Weekly Events:

Stone Harbor Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.

Tuesdays at the Tower, Stone Harbor summer concert series, beginning July 11th.

Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.

Thursdays on the Lawn, free weekly concerts, 7pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street and Third Avenue.

AvaLon - Beach Movies Beginning June 27 Dusk 30th Street & the beach In the event of inclement weather, beach movie will be moved to Wednesday night. Read More

Recreation Departments: Avalon | Stone Harbor

Borough Websites: Avalon Stone Harbor

In the News 7/26/1013

Emergency Dredging Project in Pennsylvania Harbor to be Completed in July. The anticipated work schedule will take four days from Monday-Friday, July 24-27th. Ten-hour work days will be executed to complete the project between the hours of 7:00am-5:00pm.

Update: Avalon municipal tax bills will be mailed on July 28, 2023. The Borough received the County tax rate on July 17th; now, software has been updated and information is viewable on this website. On Monday, July 17th, the County of Cape May provided Avalon and other communities with the final tax rate that includes the municipal tax, county tax, and other taxes. Read More

Pickleball at the Beach-The Association of Pickleball Players has chosen Avalon, to host the APP Sunmed New Jersey Open! The event will take place from September 6th-10th. Click here for information

Avalon Beach Patrol For your protection, bathing and swimming are permitted only at protected beaches where lifeguards are on duty 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM through Labor Day weekend. Use of rafts and surfboards are permitted only at designated beaches. Enter the ocean only in the presence of a lifeguard. Read More

2023 Avalon Basketball Camp: The 4th annual Avalon Basketball Camp promises to give kids the best week of basketball at the shore! Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

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Area Information & Activities:

Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary Tour: Sun, July 30, 10am – 11am Description Meet us at Egret Espy Trail, 2nd Avenue Entrance in Stone Harbor, for a guided natural history and wildlife tour of the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary. Bring your binoculars in case we spot a few of our feathered friends along the way! Read More

Creature Feature: Mon, July 31, 11:15am – 12:15pm, at the Wetlands Institute. During this live animal presentation, get up close and personal with turtles, fish, crabs, sea stars and urchins, mollusks, horseshoe crabs, or the popular animals of Finding Nemo. Read More

Avalon National Night Out to be Held, Tuesday Evening, August 1st 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This National Night Out event is sponsored by the Avalon Police and Fire Department, Public Works and Local Organizations. Read More
Stone Harbor National Night Out August 1, 2023 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Water Tower Lot 95th Street & Second Avenue This National Night Out event is sponsored by the Stone Harbor Police Department Read More
Calling all LEGO fans! The library will supply the LEGOS, you supply the imagination. Groups will work together to design and assemble a new project each session. Please leave your LEGOS at home so that you don't lose your favorite pieces. All ages welcome. Avalon Free Public Library Address 235 32nd Street Avalon Thu Aug 3 2023, 10:00am EDT Read More

Avalon LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night! Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way! Fri Aug 04 2023 at 10:00
am to 05:00 pm Registration Required

Open House Scheduled for Stone Harbor Beach Patrol Life Saving Station, August 4, 2023 8am-9:00am Rescue demonstatrion and light refreshments Read More

Go Green Fair Scheduled for Monday, August 7th 6pm-8pm, Water Tower Plaze 95st & Second Ave Stone Harbor Read More

Weekly Events:

Stone Harbor Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.

Family Fun Nights, 96th Street Shuffle Board Courts, character meet & greets, face painting, music. Monday nights, June 26th through July 24th, 5:30pm to 6:15pm.

Tuesdays at the Tower, Stone Harbor summer concert series, beginning July 11th.

Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.

Thursdays on the Lawn, free weekly concerts, 7pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue.

Recreation Departments: Avalon | Stone Harbor

Borough Websites: Avalon Stone Harbor

Chambers of Commerce: Avalon | Stone Harbor

In the News: 7/19/2023

Pumping sand onto Stone Harbor beaches has been completed. Pipes are being disassembled for demobilization. The demobilization will start from the south and move north. Read More

Chamber Writes Letter Of Support For Beach Act Bill: The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. supporting the introduction of the bipartisan bill reauthorizing the BEACH Act program. Read More

Nearly $700,000 Grant Will Tag New Jersey Harbor Seals for the First Time Everyone has seen bottlenose dolphins swimming near beaches in the summer. You might also catch a humpback whale or two off the coast. But did you know that harbor seals also have a regular seasonal home in South Jersey? Read More

Visit Stone Harbor Point: 2nd Avenue and 122nd Street, Stone Harbor. SPECIAL FEATURES: Visit the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary on your way to the next destination, It is located in the middle of the island between 2nd & 3rd Avenues and extending from 117th Street to 111th Street. For more information, Phone: (609) 368-5102

Avalon Beach Patrol For your protection, bathing and swimming are permitted only at protected beaches where lifeguards are on duty 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM through Labor Day weekend. Use of rafts and surfboards are permitted only at designated beaches. Enter the ocean only in the presence of a lifeguard. Read More

Pickleball at the Beach-The Association of Pickleball Players has chosen Avalon, to host the APP Sunmed New Jersey Open! The event will take place from September 6th-10th. Click here for information

2023 Avalon Basketball Camp: The 4th annual Avalon Basketball Camp promises to give kids the best week of basketball at the shore! Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

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Stone Harbor Beach Information: Read More

Area Information & Activities:

July 21 History Center Open House, 10am-noon, Avalon History Center, avalonfreelibrary.org
Please join the Avalon History Center as it shares the updated and expanded Avalon Business History exhibits. Make new friends and enjoy some locally made light refreshments. Attendees will also have a chance to learn about the History Center’s various initiatives and participate in its ongoing video and oral history programs.
July 22 Wetlands Institute Summer Celebration, 6-9pm, ICONA Avalon. The Wetlands Institute is excited to host its annual cocktail party to celebrate summer. There will be silent and live auctions. To register for the silent auction, visit the Wetlands’ website. If you are interested in being a sponsor, sponsor forms are also available on the website. Tickets are available online, donations welcome. Read More
July 23 Tim Kerr Charities Beach Classic,8am, 30th Street beach. Avalon Beach Classic is a day of family fun, and we have a run for everyone. Enjoy the beautiful Avalon beaches and the cool ocean breeze. A 5K run kicks off the day at 8am. The youth go off hot on the heels of mom and dad at 8:05am for the 2K and 1K runs, along with the 2-mile walkers. Read More
July 23 Symphony by the Sea, 7pm, Surfside Park. The Bay Atlantic Symphony presents a new Symphony by the Sea series at Surfside Park on the fourth Sunday of each month this summer. Read More
Safety First Boating Class - July 23 & 25 6:30-10pm - 39th St. & Dune Dr. Tennis Building
July 24 Secrets to Writing a Standout College Essay, Avalon Free Public Library, 6-7:30pm, avalonfreelibrary.org What are admissions officers looking for? What should you write about? What topics should you avoid? Presented by Mary Lamb, you’ll learn how to choose a topic that highlights your strengths for admission, get expert tips for crafting a compelling narrative, learn the dos and don’ts for writing a college essay that makes you stand out in all the best ways. Registration required; call the library at 609-967-7155 or stop by the circulation desk
Shore Soccer Camp" July 24-27 9am-noon 10th-12th Street Fields $210 per camper per week
610-812-4322 Soccer instruction for boys & girls ages 5-14 Read More
Santa’s Stone Harbor Vacation: July 24, 2023 10:00 am through July 27, 2023 5:00 pm. Throughout Stone Harbor Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Stone Harbor, with events and activities taking place all weekend as the jolly old elf and is wife enjoy their summer vacation in Stone Harbor. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Read More
On Deck Training Baseball Camp: Aug. 14-17 9am-noon 9th Street Little League Field $150 per week 484-420-4680 Baseball instruction for kids ages 8-12 Read More

Recreation Departments: Avalon | Stone Harbor

Borough Websites: Avalon Stone Harbor

Chambers of Commerce: Avalon | Stone Harbor

In the News: 7/12/2023

Summer Is Finally Upon Us

In the News

Emergency Dredging Project in Pennsylvania Harbor to be Completed in July: Borough officials held a pre-construction meeting with Trident Marine Piling Company of Longport, NJ regarding an emergency dredging project in Pennsylvania Harbor. Material largely consisting of sand has clogged a portion of the navigation channel which requires the Borough to provide immediate attention as this provides a navigational hazard and a threat to public safety. Read More

The Avalon Dune and Beach Trail provides a remarkable opportunity to explore a rare and unique landscape and lost ecosystem. Prior to European settlement, barrier islands throughout the mid-Atlantic regions were largely covered with maritime forests that gradually gave way to shrub forests, then meadows, dunes and finally the beach. Today, this environment is largely gone—the victim of clearing and development. The vast and extensive dune complexes are now mostly constructed and limited to a narrow coastal swath directly behind the beach. Read More

Avalon Beach Patrol For your protection, bathing and swimming are permitted only at protected beaches where lifeguards are on duty 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM through Labor Day weekend. Use of rafts and surfboards are permitted only at designated beaches. Enter the ocean only in the presence of a lifeguard. Read More

Pickleball at the Beach-The Association of Pickleball Players has chosen Avalon, to host the APP Sunmed New Jersey Open! The event will take place from September 6th-10th. Click here for information

2023 Avalon Basketball Camp: The 4th annual Avalon Basketball Camp promises to give kids the best week of basketball at the shore! Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

Avalon Beach Information Read More

Stone Harbor Beach Information: Read More

Area Information & Activities:

5 Miler/2 Mile Walk, Saturday, July 15, 2023 8:00 AM 8:00 AM mCommunity Hall
3001 Avalon Avenue Avalon Read More
Stone Harbor Festival of Lights Boat Parade: Saturday July 15, 2023 7:00 – 10:00 pm Stone Harbor Yacht Club. The parade will begin at the Yacht Club and travel through the basins of Stone Harbor waterway. There will be a watch party at the Municipal Marina Lot, with food trucks and a wine and beer garden. Read More
22nd Annual Blueberry Festival, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Stone Harbor. Sunday, July 16th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Youth Football Summer Camp: July 17-20 9am-noon 10th-12th Street Recreation Field $195 per camper 610-547-0776 Football instruction ages 7-14 (Grades 1-8) Read More
Safety First Boating Class - July 23 & 25 6:30-10pm - 39th St. & Dune Dr. Tennis Building
Shore Soccer Camp" July 24-27 9am-noon 10th-12th Street Fields $210 per camper per week
610-812-4322 Soccer instruction for boys & girls ages 5-14 Read More
Santa’s Stone Harbor Vacation: July 24, 2023 10:00 am through July 27, 2023 5:00 pm. Throughout Stone Harbor Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Stone Harbor, with events and activities taking place all weekend as the jolly old elf and is wife enjoy their summer vacation in Stone Harbor. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Read More
Black Bear Lacrosse: Aug. 7-11 9am-noon 10th Street Fields $275 per week 215-421-9170
Lacrosse instruction for boys & girls, grades K-9 Read More
On Deck Training Baseball Camp: Aug. 14-17 9am-noon 9th Street Little League Field $150 per week 484-420-4680 Baseball instruction for kids ages 8-12 Read More

Recreation Departments: Avalon | Stone Harbor

Borough Websites: Avalon Stone Harbor

Chambers of Commerce: Avalon | Stone Harbor

In the News: 7/5/2023

HAPPY 4th OF JULY! My best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful Summer.

In the News

Update: JULY 2, 2023 Beach Closures & Beach Nourishment: Beaches & Crossovers are closed from 110th to 113th Streets for beach nourishment operations. – Expect intermittent closures of the 123rd Street parking lot for mobilization/storage of equipment and supplies. – Most advanced basket discharge station: 111th Street – The Dredge, Texas, and Booster are on site. – Subline landing in Stone Harbor at 91st Street – Dredge, Texas, has pumped approximately 483,597 CY of sand to date (per GLDD).

Navigating Beach Access: For visitors heading to the beach, it’s essential to be mindful of the large subline piping installed along our beaches south of 91st Street. To ensure your safety, designated crossovers have been constructed at each beach entrance. These crossovers provide a secure way to traverse the pipe and access the beach. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this necessary operation, but the future benefits of an enhanced beach will be well worth it.

Lifeguard of the Week: Ian Schiavone: This week’s lifeguard is a seasoned member of the Stone Harbor Beach Patrol, Ian Schiavone. Ian grew up outside of Philly but moved down to the shore after graduating high school. He is currently a rising senior at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he majors in Public Policy and Economics.

Pickleball at the Beach-The Association of Pickleball Players has chosen Avalon, to host the APP Sunmed New Jersey Open! The event will take place from September 6th-10th. Click here for information

Treat Terrapins With Kindness Diamondback terrapins are leaving the water to seek high ground on which to lay eggs. Egg laying continues well into July, so keep an eye out for turtles and give 'em a 'brake'! If you're inclined to help a turtle out of harms way, please place the turtle in the direction it was headed. Click for more Information

Turtle Crossings Causing Traffic Issues In Shore Town: Stone Harbor – Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution while traveling along Stone Harbor Boulevard as a significant number of turtles have been observed crossing the roadway. This influx of turtles has resulted in multiple traffic hazards, with drivers suddenly braking and individuals hastily rushing across the street to assist the reptiles. Read More

2023 Avalon Basketball Camp: The 4th annual Avalon Basketball Camp promises to give kids the best week of basketball at the shore! Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

Avalon Beach Information Read More

Stone Harbor Beach Information: Read More

Area Information & Activities:

Move & Groove at Avalon Community Hall:Stay fit this season with a series of free classes JUL 7 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Avalon Community Hall Read More
Salt Marsh Safari at The Wetlands Institute (Weekdays 10 am, Summer)This tour begins in Marsh View Hall JUL 7 10:00 AM Read More
Flashback Friday: Retro Crafts for Teens: '90's crafts are back in this summer series for teens JUL 7 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Avalon Free Public Library
Creature Feature at The Wetlands Institute (Mornings, Summer) On Mondays and Fridays in the summer, JUL 7 11:15 AM
Salt Marsh Safari at the Wetlands Institute (Weekdays noon, Summer) This tour begins in Marsh View Hall JUL 7 12:00 PM
Walking Tours of Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary: Sun July 9, 10 AM – 12 PM Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary, 11400 3rd Ave Stone Harbor
Tim Kerr Charities: 1.2 Mile Bay Swim: This is Race #1 in the Tim Kerr Charities' Open JUL 9 2:30 PM 20th Street Public Dock (Avalon) Read More
“The Fabulous Greaseband” Concert Event – Bringing Back the Bongo Room The Avalon History Center is proud to bring "The Fabulous Greaseband" to Avalon’s own Surfside Park. JUL 9 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Read More
An Evening with Holdyn Barder: July 10, Monday at 7:00 PM Stone Harbor Museum. Enjoy an intimate evening with Stone Harbor's very own Holdyn Barder! Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Museum. Read More
Stone Harbor Festival of Lights Boat Parade: Saturday July 15, 2023 7:00 – 10:00 pm Stone Harbor Yacht Club. The parade will begin at the Yacht Club and travel through the basins of Stone Harbor waterway. There will be a watch party at the Municipal Marina Lot, with food trucks and a wine and beer garden. Read More
22nd Annual Blueberry Festival, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Stone Harbor. Sunday, July 16th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Santa’s Stone Harbor Vacation:July 24, 2023 10:00 am through July 27, 2023 5:00 pm. Throughout Stone Harbor Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Stone Harbor, with events and activities taking place all weekend as the jolly old elf and is wife enjoy their summer vacation in Stone Harbor. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Read More

Recreation Departments: Avalon | Stone Harbor

Borough Websites: Avalon Stone Harbor

Chambers of Commerce: Avalon | Stone Harbor

In the News: 6/28/2023

SUNSET SAIL

In the News

Stone Harbor beaches South of 110th Street are scheduled for closure this week due to beach nourishment operations. The public parking lot at 123rd Street may be closed at times due to equipment storage.

Emergency Dredging Permit from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has been received by the Borough of Avalon for the dredging of Pennsylvania Harbor. Shallow waters are a navigational hazard, despite being dredged just a couple of years ago. The borough hopes to award a dredging contract at its June 28th meeting.

Pickleball at the Beach-The Association of Pickleball Players has chosen Avalon, to host the APP Sunmed New Jersey Open! The event will take place from September 6th-10th. Click here for information

Treat Terrapins With Kindness Diamondback terrapins are leaving the water to seek high ground on which to lay eggs. Egg laying continues well into July, so keep an eye out for turtles and give 'em a 'brake'! If you're inclined to help a turtle out of harms way, please place the turtle in the direction it was headed. Click for more Information

2023 Avalon Basketball Camp: The 4th annual Avalon Basketball Camp promises to give kids the best week of basketball at the shore! Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

Avalon Beach Information Read More

Stone Harbor Beach Information: Read More

Area Information & Activities:

Move & Groove at Avalon Community Hall: Jun 30 9:00 am - 9:45 am. 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
Salt Marsh Safari at The Wetlands Institute (Weekdays JUN 30 10:00 AM. Summer) This tour begins in Marsh View Hall with our award-winning film, Secrets of the Salt Marsh. Then join us for a guided interpretive walk through the wetlands!
Contact Cape-Atlantic’s Annual Avalon 5 Miler JUL 1 - 8:00 AM. Avalon Community HallEnjoy the challenge of a summertime run at the Jersey Shore! Choose from one of three ways to participate: 1. the 5-mile run option, 2. a non-competitive 2 -mile walk option or 2 a virtual option – where you can do this on your own time frame. To view pricing and more details about this run, visit the event website
Stone Harbor Fire Department’s Annual Hoagie Sale. JUL 1 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 175 96th Street Read More
Avalon Historical Society’s 12th Annual Clamshell Pitch JUL 1 - 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 30th Street Beach Try your hand at this fun, horseshoes-like sport
Science Heroes, Saving Earth Together JUL 3 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Avalon Free Public Library. In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind! This audience-participation show for ages 3 to 11 merges a great story with science.
Bay Atlantic Symphony: Independence Day Concert: JUL 4 7:00 PM. The Bay Atlantic Symphony is performing at Avalon Community Hall
Field Day & Phillies Home Run Derby, Stone Harbor Recreation Field, Saturday, July 4th, 9am
Avalon’s Fourth of July Fireworks: You're invited to watch our Independence Day fireworks JUL 4 8:45 PM 30th Street Beach
Stone Harbor’s Fourth of July Fireworks: Stone Harbor invites you to celebrate Independence Day! Fireworks JUL 4 9:00 PM 95th Street Beach

Weekly Events:

Stone Harbor Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.

Tuesdays at the Tower, Stone Harbor summer concert series, beginning July 11th. .

Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.

Recreation Departments: Avalon | Stone Harbor

Borough Websites: Avalon Stone Harbor
Chambers of Commerce: Avalon | Stone Harbor

In the News: 6/21/2023

Beach Time

In the News:

Stone Harbor beaches from 109th to 112th Streets are scheduled for closure this week due to beach nourishment operations.

2023 Avalon Basketball Camp: The 4th annual Avalon Basketball Camp promises to give kids the best week of basketball at the shore! Read More

Wetlands Institute Offers “Paddle For the Edge ” Volunteer Opportunity. Do you love paddling our local back bays and are looking for a way to contribute to our mission of conservation and marsh replenishment? We are introducing a new program, in partnership with Barnegat Bay Partnership, Paddle For the Edge 2023. For more information about how to register. Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

Avalon Beach Information Read More

Stone Harbor Beach Information: Read More

It's Turtle Time Again! Diamondback terrapins are leaving the water to seek high ground on which to lay eggs. Egg laying continues well into July, so keep an eye out for turtles and give 'em a 'brake'! If you're inclined to help a turtle out of harms way, please place the turtle in the direction it was headed.

GET YOUR BEACH TAGS ONLINE! Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags are now available for purchase online. Order a set for your family and have them shipped to your door! Find them here

Area Information & Activities:

Friday Nights at Surfside Park - Patriot Summer Kickoff Friday, June 30, 2023 6:30 PM 8:30 PM The night will consist of balloon art, face painting, tattoos, etc. DJ, Trivia and dancing. Character shows, picture lines, games and prizes. Read More
Salt Marsh Safari: Watch our award-winning film, Secrets of the Salt Marsh, then join us for an interpretive walk through the wetlands! Together we will travel along our elevated walkway, down the salt marsh trail, and out onto the dock overlooking Scotch Bonnet creek. To fully experience the marsh, make sure to jones shoes that can get wet and muddy! Weekdays: 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm Weekends: 11:00am and 1:00pm Free with admission. 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor
Islandman Triathlon, run, swim, bike, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 24th. Sign up at
Beach Movie—“Minions: The Rise of Gru,” 30th Street beach, Tuesday, June 27th, dusk.
Stone Harbor Inaugural Sandbag Challence: Will feature a sandbag run of 31-blocks with challengers along the route including squats and burpees. Saturday July 1, starting at *am Register online: 31heroes.org Read More
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Tour of Homes and Gardens, Saturday, June 24th, 12:30pm to 4pm. Tickets are $40 per person.
Symphony at Surfside, Bay Atlantic Symphony performs at Surfside Park, 29th & Avalon Avenue, Sunday, June 25th, 7pm.

Beach Movie—“Minions: The Rise of Gru,” 30th Street beach, Tuesday, June 27th, dusk.

Thursdays at Surfside—The Discoteks, Surfside Park, Thursday, June 29th, 7pm.

Friday Nights at Surfside Park—Patriot Summer Kickoff, balloon art, face painting, tattoos, DJ, trivia, dancing. Surfside Park, Friday, June 30th, 6:30pm.

July 4th Fireworks, on the beach in both Avalon and Stone Harbor. Details to follow.

Events

Weekly Events:

Stone Harbor Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.

Tuesdays at the Tower, Stone Harbor summer concert series, beginning July 11th. .

Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th. .

Events

In the News: 6/14/2023

Stone Harbor Beach Fill:  Beaches from 96th to 99th Streets will be closed this week.  Expect intermittent closures of the 123rd Street parking lot for mobilization/storage of equipment and supplies.

A 52-foot vessel carrying seven people partially sank at the Avalon Yacht Club on Tuesday after striking the Townsends Inlet Bridge overnight, according to the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard received a report of the boat striking the bridge at 12:01 a.m., a spokesperson for the agency said. The boat's captain left the area near the bridge and reached the Yacht Club, where it then sank. Read More

2023 Avalon Basketball Camp: The 4th annual Avalon Basketball Camp promises to give kids the best week of basketball at the shore! Read More

Wetlands Institute Offers “Paddle For the Edge ” Volunteer Opportunity. Do you love paddling our local back bays and are looking for a way to contribute to our mission of conservation and marsh replenishment? We are introducing a new program, in partnership with Barnegat Bay Partnership, Paddle For the Edge 2023. For more information about how to register, head over to our website’s volunteer listings. Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

Avalon Beach Information Read More

Stone Harbor Beach Information: Read More

It's Turtle Time Again! Diamondback terrapins are leaving the water to seek high ground on which to lay eggs.   Egg laying continues well into July, so keep an eye out for turtles and give 'em a 'brake'! If you're inclined to help a turtle out of harms way, please place the turtle in the direction it was headed.

GET YOUR BEACH TAGS ONLINE! Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags are now available for purchase online. Order a set for your family and have them shipped to your door! Find them here

Area Information & Activities:

Salt Marsh Safari (Morning Tour) at The Wetlands Institute, June 16, 2023 11:00 am. This tour begins in Marsh View Hall with our award-winning film, Secrets of the Salt Marsh. Then join us for a guided interpretive walk through the wetlands! Together we will travel along the new elevated walkway, down the salt marsh trail and out onto the dock overlooking Scotch Bonnet creek. Read More
Stone Harbor Beach Fit Expo, 82nd Street Recreation Building & Field, Saturday, June 17th, 7am-12 noon.
Father’s Day Pizza Express, Cape May Seashore Lines Richland Station, Saturday, June 17th, 12 noon & 2:15pm. Read More
Islandman Triathlon, run, swim, bike, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 24th. Sign up at
Tuesdays at the Tower, Stone Harbor summer concert series, beginning July 11th. —“Minions: The Rise of Gru,” 30th Street beach, Tuesday, June 27th, dusk.
Stone Harbor Inaugural Sandbag Challence: Will feature a sandbag run of 31-blocks with challengers along the route including squats and burpees. Saturday July 1, starting at *am Register online: 31heroes.org Read More

Events

Weekly Events:

Stone Harbor Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.

Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.

Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.

Events

In the News: 6/7/2023

Wetlands Institute Offers “Paddle For the Edge ” Volunteer Opportunity. Do you love paddling our local back bays and are looking for a way to contribute to our mission of conservation and marsh replenishment? We are introducing a new program, in partnership with Barnegat Bay Partnership, Paddle For the Edge 2023. For more information about how to register, head over to our website’s volunteer listings. Read More

Avalon to close beach, boardwalk at night. Officials in Avalon have signed a new executive order that restricts access to the beach and boardwalk during certain hours until further notice Executive Order 2021,07, which takes effect immediately, was signed by Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi who sites large groups and "unsafe and disruptive behavior" as cause for the order. Read More

The latest update on the beach fill project indicates significant progress. The Dredge, “Texas,” has arrived at the borrow area and is now onsite, ready to commence dredging operations. Additionally, the booster pump has also been positioned onsite. The installation of the remaining three sections of subline is expected to be finished soon for Stone Harbor. . Stay tuned for further updates on the beach fill project as it progresses. Read More

Avalon: Jitney Service Started Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

Avalon Beach Information Read More

Stone Harbor Beach Information: Read More

Avalon Surf Camp: Avalon Surf Camp: Surfing is the fastest growing sport worldwide. There’s no better feeling than catching your very first wave. At Avalon Surf Camp, we are committed to making sure you have this experience. Read More

It's Turtle Time Again! Diamondback terrapins are leaving the water to seek high ground on which to lay eggs. Egg laying continues well into July, so keep an eye out for turtles and give 'em a 'brake'! If you're inclined to help a turtle out of harms way, please place the turtle in the direction it was headed.

GET YOUR BEACH TAGS ONLINE! Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags are now available for purchase online. Order a set for your family and have them shipped to your door! Find them here

Area Information & Activities:

Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm. Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission. Read More
Planning Board Meeting June 12 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Stone Harbor Borough Hall 9508 Second Avenue Stone Harbor
Songs & Stories (ages 3 & under) Join Miss Linda for stories, songs and rhymes! Avalon Free Public Library 235 32nd Street Avalon, Wed Jun 14 2023, 10:00am
Stone Harbor Beach Fit Expo, 82nd Street Recreation Building & Field, Saturday, June 17th, 7am-12 noon.
Avalon Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 17th, 8am-11am. Call Jim Lutz for more information: 609-254-2763.
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Tour of Homes and Gardens, Saturday, June 24th, 12:30pm to 4pm. Tickets are $40 per person. July 4th Fireworks, on the beach in both Avalon and Stone Harbor. Details to follow.
2023 Avalon Basketball Camp: The 4th annual Avalon Basketball Camp promises to give kids the best week of basketball at the shore! Read More
Stone Harbor: Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
Avalon: Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.

In the News: 5/31/2023

STONE HARBOR BEACH FILL UPDATE. Rough seas have delayed the removal of the sub-line from the Avalon beach and its relocation to complete the connection from the dredge location to the booster pump. The projected start date for pumping sand onto Stone Harbor beaches is May 30th.

Avalon: Jitney Service Starts Fri Jun 2 2023, 06:30pm EDT ($3)

Avalon Beach Information Read More

Stone Harbor Beach Information: Read More

Avalon Surf Camp: Avalon Surf Camp: Surfing is the fastest growing sport worldwide. There’s no better feeling than catching your very first wave. At Avalon Surf Camp, we are committed to making sure you have this experience. Read More

"Avalon's Crown Jewel" High Dunes, a mostly undeveloped stretch of sandy grassland and woods thick with bayberry, Atlantic white cedar, and pines that soar 50 feet above the beachfront, are unique along the southern New Jersey shore. "We do have these historic dunes that are unique to Avalon, and my personal feeling is that when you take one shovelful of sand out of them, you are negatively affecting the entire infrastructure," former Avalon Borough Councilman Dave Ellenberg said. "We have to do whatever we can to preserve them." Read More

It's Turtle Time Again! Diamondback terrapins are leaving the water to seek high ground on which to lay eggs. Egg laying continues well into July, so keep an eye out for turtles and give 'em a 'brake'! If you're inclined to help a turtle out of harms way, please place the turtle in the direction it was headed.

GET YOUR BEACH TAGS ONLINE! Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags are now available for purchase online. Order a set for your family and have them shipped to your door! Find them here

Area Information & Activities:

Stone Harbor Farmer's Market: Water Tower Plaza 95th St & 2nd Avenue, Sunday June 4th 08:00am.
Stone Harbor: Zoning Board Meeting June 5, 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Borought Hall
Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm. Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission. Read More
Songs & Stories (ages 3 & under) Join Miss Linda for stories, songs and rhymes! Avalon Free Public Library 235 32nd Street Avalon, Wed Jun 14 2023, 10:00am
Avalon Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 17th, 8am-11am. Call Jim Lutz for more information: 609-254-2763.
LEGO Thursday" Calling all LEGO fans! The library will supply the LEGOS, you supply the imagination. All ages welcome. Avalon Free Public Library 35 32nd StreetAvalon Thu Jun 22 2023, 10:00am http://avalonfreelibrary.org
2023 Avalon Basketball Camp: The 4th annual Avalon Basketball Camp promises to give kids the best week of basketball at the shore! Read More
Stone Harbor: Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
Avalon: Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.

In the News: 5/23/2023

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY. As we remember those who have served our country, my best wishes to you and your family for a safe, healthy, and wonderful Summer season.

Works Public Works Department to Stop Collection of Non-Compliant Trash and Recycling Cans Stone Harbor Public Works Department to Stop Collection of Non-Compliant Trash and Recycling Cans starting May 29th. (Compliant cans are listed as ANSI Z245.60 Type B). Compliant trash and recycling containers are available at all local hardware stores as well as online. Can sizes from 32 gallons to 96 gallons can be selected.

Trash Cart FAQ: Read More Stone Harbor Trash Cart FAQ: Read More

Stone Harbor Weekly Beach Fill Update, May 17, 2023 – Sand Pumping Expected to Start May 21st
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD), the contractor responsible for the project, has successfully placed 581,000 cubic yards of sand, completing the Avalon portion of the project. With this phase completed, GLDD has commenced demobilizing the equipment in Avalon and is relocating it to Stone Harbor. Read More

SHPOA seeks nominations for trustee positions: The Stone Harbor Property Owners Association (SHPOA), seeks nominations for trustee positions. Trustees are vital to carrying out their mission of keeping members informed of the happenings with the Council and in the Borough, providing an outlet for their concerns, keeping an eye on sustainability issues, and developing projects that benefit the community. Trustees must be members of SHPOA. They serve three-year terms, beginning in September. Read More

"Avalon's Crown Jewel" High Dunes, a mostly undeveloped stretch of sandy grassland and woods thick with bayberry, Atlantic white cedar, and pines that soar 50 feet above the beachfront, are unique along the southern New Jersey shore. "We do have these historic dunes that are unique to Avalon, and my personal feeling is that when you take one shovelful of sand out of them, you are negatively affecting the entire infrastructure," former Avalon Borough Councilman Dave Ellenberg said. "We have to do whatever we can to preserve them." Read More

It's Turtle Time Again! Diamondback terrapins are leaving the water to seek high ground on which to lay eggs. Egg laying continues well into July, so keep an eye out for turtles and give 'em a 'brake'! If you're inclined to help a turtle out of harms way, please place the turtle in the direction it was headed.

GET YOUR BEACH TAGS ONLINE! Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags are now available for purchase online. Order a set for your family and have them shipped to your door! Find them here

Area Information & Activities:

Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm. $20 for a 16x16 space (provide your own table). Call 609-368-0683 to reserve a space.
Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday, May 27th, 9am.
Turtle Trot 5K & 2 Mile Fun Walk Turtle Trot 5K & 2 Mile Fun Walk Join us for our annual Memorial Day Weekend Turtle Trot! A portion of our proceeds will be donated to The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Program. Sign up at RaceRoster.com. Event Details 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 96th Street, May 28th Sign up
Stone Harbor Farmer's Market: Water Tower Plaza 95th Street & 2nd Avenue. Starts Sun May 28th, 08:00am. Read More
Avalon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony - May 29 Parade Start 9am - Parade route 33rd & Dune Dr. heading North to 21st & Dune Dr.
SHFD Memorial Service for Fallen Heroes May 29 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 pm Freedom Park, 96th Street Adjacent to the Firehouse
Stone Harbor's American Legion Memorial Day Parade, May 29 @ 12:00 pm. Parade route: Starts at 99th Street and Third Avenue, North on Third Avenue to 96th Street, to the Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor. There is an Open House at American Legion Post 331 following the ceremony.
Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm. Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission. Read More

Avalon Free Public Library

Seasonal Beach Tags: Avalon | Stone Harbor | Sea Isle

Recreation Information: Avalon | Stone Harbor

Borough/Town Websites: Avalon  |  Stone Harbor

Chambers of Commerce: Avalon  |  Stone Harbor

*Details are subject to change. Information is current at the time of posting; please visit their corresponding websites for the most up-to-date information, changes or cancellations.

In the News: 5/17/2023

GET YOUR BEACH TAGS ONLINE! Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags are now available for purchase online. Order a set for your family and have them shipped to your door! Find them here

Area Information & Activities:

Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm. $20 for a 16x16 space (provide your own table). Call 609-368-0683 to reserve a space.
Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday, May 27th, 9am.
Turtle Trot 5K & 2 Mile Fun Walk Turtle Trot 5K & 2 Mile Fun Walk Join us for our annual Memorial Day Weekend Turtle Trot! A portion of our proceeds will be donated to The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Program. Sign up at RaceRoster.com. Event Details 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 96th Street, May 28th Sign up
Stone Harbor Farmer's Market: Water Tower Plaza 95th Street & 2nd Avenue. Starts Sun May 28th, 08:00am. Read More
Avalon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony - May 29 Parade Start 9am - Parade route 33rd & Dune Dr. heading North to 21st & Dune Dr.
SHFD Memorial Service for Fallen Heroes May 29 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 pm Freedom Park, 96th Street Adjacent to the Firehouse
Stone Harbor's American Legion Memorial Day Parade, May 29 @ 12:00 pm. Parade route: Starts at 99th Street and Third Avenue, North on Third Avenue to 96th Street, to the Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor. There is an Open House at American Legion Post 331 following the ceremony.
Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm. Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission. Read More

In the News: 5/10/2023

Parking Fees In Effect May 1st through October 1st. Payments Must Be Made Through ParkMobile. As of May 1st Parking Fees are in effect in the Business District and Borough Parking Lots. The Borough of Stone Harbor uses the ParkMobile app for paid parking at nine designated zones throughout the business district, the beach parking lots as well as the Municipal Marina Boat Launch. Parking Zones are identified on signage throughout the business district and in the Borough’s paid parking lots. Read More

Something to Look Forward to, a Bird's eye... view of dolphins swimming along Jersey Shore. The man known as the "Dolphin Whisperer" shared a breathtaking video giving viewers a bird's eye view of dolphins swimming along the Jersey Shore. Read More

MONDAY'S THE DAY! New Trash & Recycling Receptacle Requirements go into effect on Monday, May 1st. Avalon Trash Cart FAQ: Read More Stone Harbor Trash Cart FAQ: Read More

GET YOUR BEACH TAGS ONLINE! Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags are now available for purchase online.
Order a set for your family and have them shipped to your door!

Find them here

Area Information & Activities:

The Wetlands Institute: There's just one week left before The Marshketeers once again take on the 24-hour birding and conservation marathon that is the New Jersey Audubon World Series of Birding! Dr. Lenore Tedesco and the father-and-son team of Devin and Aidan Griffiths are gearing up for the challenge. Can we count on you to support them in their quest? Make a pledge or donate to the team today, and help us do more for the birds we all love! Check out this link to support The Marshketeers! Read More
Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Celebration Days: In one week, we kick off our Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Celebration Days! From May 13-21, join us for a week of exciting events, nature exploration, and special presentations. Plus, you'll witness one of nature's greatest spectacles - the spring migration of shorebirds and annual horseshoe crab spawning - up-close and in-person! For tickets and information,
Avalon Townwide Yard Sale, sponsored by Avalon Garden Club. Saturday, May 13th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine. Participant fee $10. Get your Application.
Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Flower & Plant Sale, Avalon Firehouse, Saturday, May 13th, 8am-2pm.
Avalon Community Paper Shredding, Avalon Public Works, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 2pm, or until the shredding truck is full.
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm.
Council Work Session & Borough Council Meeting. May 16 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Borough Hall – Work Session begins at 4:30 pm and is immediately followed by the Council Meeting. Read More
Coast Guard Community Festival Saturday May 20, 2023 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT Coast Guard Training Center Cape May 1 Munro Avenue Cape May. Coast Guard Community Festival goers get an inside look at this Active-Duty Coast Guard Base while exploring Training Center Cape May. While on foot and by trolley, you will have access to view and go inside the U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape May vessels, view a Coast Guard helicopter up close and much more. Read More
Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday, May 27th, 9am. Turtle Trot 5K & Fun Walk, benefits The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Institute. Sunday, May 28th, 8am-9am. Sign up
Stone Harbor Farmer's Market: Venue Water Tower Plaza 95th Street & 2nd AvenueStone Harbor Starts Sun May 28 2023, 08:00am Ends Sun May 28 2023, 12:30pm Read More
Turtle Trot 5K & Fun Walk, benefits The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Institute. Sunday, May 28th, 8am-9am. Sign up

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