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Surf with the Nuns

ann — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:19:42 +0000

" src="http://anndelaney.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/VillaMaria-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />The Villa Maria by the Sea retreat house is a wonderful landmark in Stone Harbor, NJ. The Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) occupy the house all summer, and generously share their beach with the community.

The annual surfing contest is a major fund raiser to help maintain the structure and grounds.

Join the surfers- young and not so young- next Saturday on the 111th Street beach for this fun event. The Sisters will be on hand to sell you a sweatshirt or t-shirt, too!

For more information: http://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/3983-nuns-go-surfing-in-stone-harbor

Race Day Results

ann — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:00:11 +0000

Did you or someone you know participate in the race this morning?

There were 1,020 registered runners and walkers.

The results for the Tim Kerr 7 Mile and 5K race will be posted on: http://compuscore.com/cs2010/sept/index.htm

Proceeds from this event are distributed locally by TK Charities : http://www.timkerrcharities.org/

Tim Kerr 7 Mile Run

ann — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:45:50 +0000

Join us tomorrow morning as a participant or in the cheering section along the roadways of Avalon. Ideal weather conditions will draw hundreds of racers for this annual fundraising event.

The start/finish is next to the Avalon Community Hall (30th and the beach). Registration opens at 7am. For more information: http://www.timkerrcharities.org/

Tim Kerr 7 Mile Run

ann — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:23:57 +0000

Avalon, NJ- Join the race or cheer for the participants next Sunday, September 5th. Volunteers needed for street ends to direct traffic during the morning race. If you are available to help, please let me know: ann@anndelaney.com

For race info: http://timkerrcharities.org/7-mile-run.htm

Weekend Sales

ann — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:36:59 +0000

" src="http://anndelaney.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/StoneHarborDowntown-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />Attention shoppers: the annual Stone Harbor “Sidewalk Sale” is this Saturday along 96th Street and the surrounding business district.

You will also find great bargains in Avalon during the weekend long “End of Summer” sale in participating downtown shops.

Busy Beach Day

ann — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:32:29 +0000

A full day of shore activities- early breakfast at Uncle Bill’s; ocean kayaking with a few dolphins before the lifeguards reported for duty; arrival of family members to join us for a day on the beach; swimming, sunning, & snacking; more ocean kayaking and wave riding after the lifeguards depart; and then Nemo’s pizza for dinner. Whew! A summer’s worth of fun in one perfect day.

P.S. This is one of our family members having fun on the kayak

Sunny Days

ann — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:13:10 +0000

The sun has returned, and comfortable temperatures remain. A picture perfect day at the shore!

The Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Surf Contest is Saturday on the beach at 30th Street in Avalon. For more information: www.brendansfund.org/events/

And, then heads up (literally) next Wednesday for the Atlantic City Thunder Over the Boardwalk- Air Show: http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/acairshow.aspx I will be on the beach in Margate to watch, and even those on the beach in Avalon and Stone Harbor will hear the roar in the distance, and see many of the planes ride along the coast. It’s a fun (and free) event.

Summer Activities

ann — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:15:01 +0000

Why does it feel like there is a deadline looming? With no school age children, Labor Day should not signal the end of the summer…but for some reason, we continue to live by that schedule!

For those of us who live and work on the island, summer is our busy time. Yet we still want to enjoy the many perks of seashore living- trying new restaurants, attending outdoor concerts and events, etc. The pressure to do everything on our summer wish list… within the next 3 weeks

Brendan Borek Week

ann — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:27:55 +0000

I am proud to support Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund. A wonderful local charity providing financial and practical assistance to families in Cape May County dealing with pediatric cancer. Upcoming events are posted on their web site: http://brendansfund.org/

Morning Mist

ann — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:20:51 +0000

Soon after paddling off in my kayak this morning, a heavy mist fell over the back bay and marsh. It was actually quite cool- a nice relief from the heat!

I don’t know how “real” boats manage with the fog/mist- very disorienting. Thankfully, I can stay close to the docks and marsh- no worries about water depth with a kayak. It’s important to avoid boat traffic when visibility is poor- I can’t paddle out of the way that fast!