Right on cue: a bright and chilly Sunday morning.
Planning ahead: The annual Avalon Chamber Seafood Festival will be held Columbus Day Weekend, October 6th and 7th. Food, music, and vendors at 29th Street and Avalon Avenue. That same weekend, participants of the Cape Express Soccer Tournament take over the fields in Avalon and Stone Harbor. And on Saturday, October 6th, the Green Fair will take place inside the Avalon Community Hall from 10am to 3pm.
I attended the dedication ceremony for the 9/11 Memorial Plaza this morning, and then stopped back this afternoon for a closer look.Â
So impressed…
Note the bronze time stamps in the pavers. Each September 11th, the World Trade Center steel beam will create a shadow over the specific stamp signifying each event; an especially thoughtful aspect of the project.
Time to look both ways as you walk onto the beach: permits for approved vehicles are now available in Avalon and Stone Harbor.
When you pay for the permit, the Borough will provide a list of the required safety items needed in the vehicle, as well as the specific access dates/hours.
While this permit is “technically” for fishing…I have heard there are residents who like to pick up sandwiches from Wawa and eat dinner with an ocean view 😉
A tremendous turn out for the Tim Kerr 7 Mile and 5K races this morning!
I don’t have a final number yet, but based on the bib numbers at registration, well over 1,000 participated.
This event draws all ages ( I saw ages 7 to 77 in registration). Entire families run together, as well a school cross country team. It’s a terrific community race.
After that busy morning ;) I hurried over to Kohler’s Bakery for a treat before starting my work day.
The Island Kid’s Splash and Dash will be held this evening at 6:30pm (30th Street and the beach).
Sunday morning:
 Cheer on the participants in the annual Tim Kerr 7 Mile Run. Registration begins at 7am in the Avalon Community Hall, and the race starts at 8:30am at 30th Street and Avalon Avenue.
Funds raised are distributed through Tim Kerr Charities to local organizations.
The Borough of Avalon introduced their new emergency web site recently:
Worthwhile to save this link as a resource for local updates during a storm (along with my blog of course!)
I am proud to support the Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund. This local organization assists Cape May County pediatric cancer patients and their families.
For more information: http://brendansfund.org/
The annual events start this week: tonight, crab cakes at Sylvester’s Fish Market; tomorrow night, Artist and Friends Art Show at the Avalon Yacht Club. Wednesday, pizza at Circle Pizza; Thursday, pancakes at Fishin’ Pier Grill; Friday, Skate Jam at 29th Street park and movie night at the Community Hall.  And on Saturday, August 4th- the 22nd Annual Surf Memorial and Homecoming Party.
I had the opportunity to preview this property today:
77- 39th Street, Avalon NJ
Access to the house is essentially through the beach path- a very private setting.
I walked up the outside stairs to the deck, and was immediately in awe of the view and location.Â
The views are incredible facing east and south (the dune line is set way back looking south- nothing to obstruct the dunes and ocean vistas).     Click Here to View Listings
$5,300,000 with architect plans for inspiration.Â
OR, purchase with the adjacent vacant lot along First Avenue to allow for guest quarters over a separate garage… and a huge pool. $7,500,000 for package.
For more information regarding this or other Avalon, Stone Harbor properties for sale, please contact me: Â ann@anndelaney.com
I appreciate your interest!
Price reduced!
4713 Fifth Avenue, Avalon NJ
Older upside down style home situated on a 60′ X 250′ lot. Nice setting, and great views (in my opinion, much better than shown in the pictures). Quiet residential section- near the cul de sac.
Click here for more information and photos.  $1,500,000
Thank you for your interest!  ann@anndelaney.com
Full moon tonight. This was my view from last night’s sunset walk along the beach.
So many events scheduled for tomorrow: fireworks, live music, family activities, etc. For the complete list, visit: http://www.avalonboro.org/   and   http://www.stone-harbor.nj.us/default.asp and Stone Harbor Chamber Chatter
See you on the beach 🙂