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There is something unique about the sky in September- more contrast with the clouds and sun, especially near the ocean.  The view during my morning beach walk changes with the seasons-  so fortunate to be a year round observer!
Weekend events:Â Nun’s Beach Surf contest Saturday on 111th Street, Stone Harbor; and the Avalon Street Fair-Â Sunday on 30th Street, Avalon.
Labor Day at sunset…very quiet on the beach!
Other than random storms, September is known as the best month at the shore. Make sure you schedule a beach day soon.
P.S. It’s bulk trash week in Avalon– last day to put unwanted items on the curb is Monday morning, September 13th. Bulk trash in Stone Harbor is September 20th.
Did you or someone you know participate in the race this morning?Â
There were 1,020 registered runners and walkers.
The results for the Tim Kerr 7 Mile and 5K race will be posted on:Â Â http://compuscore.com/cs2010/sept/index.htm
Event pictures posted on http://www.uscandids.com/
Proceeds from this event are distributed locally by TK Charities : http://www.timkerrcharities.org/
 
 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/
The main event with Earl was the wild Atlantic Ocean. This picture was taken at high tide in Stone Harbor.
I posted another video showing the ocean/beach at high tide: http://www.youtube.com/user/AnnDelaneyBeach
The life guards reported for duty today- to keep swimmers OUT of the ocean. Because of the tide, most were forced to move their stands to the beach paths… or, in this case, to the private sitting area for Villa Maria by the Sea retreat house- while guarding “Nun’s Beach”.
It’s now almost 5pm, and the sun is out. Ready for a great Labor Day weekend 🙂
Mainly overcast and some light rain so far this morning. The ocean is very rough, and the local police have closed the beaches for swimming (common sense). Posted a video from my morning beach walk to You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/AnnDelaneyBeach
Will post weather updates here and on Twitter.
Friday 2:30pm  Off and on rain showers and gusts of wind. High tide  at 3:30pm- no flooding expected, but with the rough ocean, there may be some beach erosion. Traffic coming on to the island for the Labor Day Weekend.
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:Â http://timkerrcharities.org/7-mile-run.htm
Attention shoppers: the annual Stone Harbor “Sidewalk Sale” is this Saturday along 96th Street and the surrounding business district.Â
You will also find great bargains in Avalon during the weekend long “End of Summer” sale in participating downtown shops.
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.
 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/