Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • Local Charities

     

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      http://brendansfund.org/

     

    I am proud to support: 

    Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund is a true local charity- all money raised helps families in Cape May County.  Visit the web site for details and calendar of upcoming August events. 

    The 14th Annual Nun’s Beach Surf Contest is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th.  All proceeds support the upkeep of  Villa Maria by the Sea retreat house on 111th Street in Stone Harbor.  This property is a beautiful landmark for our community, and enjoyed all summer long by the visiting Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters.  For more information, contact Sister James Dolores, IHM at  609-368-5290, or stop by their garage “store” to purchase popular Nun’s Beach attire!

  • Holiday Weekend

    field We had the best seats for the fireworks last night- the balcony of a 2nd floor condo at the Anchorage (available as a summer rental – property ID 13557 on the Power Play web site).

    Fun to watch the crowds, too!

    This morning’s Islandman Triathlon was a huge success.  625+ participants of all ages swimming in the ocean, riding bikes, and running on the beach.   Impressive.

    Race results available later today on line:  www.timkerrcharities.org

  • Fourth of July

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    The island is especially crazy this morning- with the actual holiday falling on a change over Saturday. 

    Fireworks tonight in Avalon (30th Street) and Stone Harbor (80th Street).  

    Tomorrow in Avalon- the Islandman Triathlon will take over First Avenue and Avalon Avenue between 7 and 9 am – plan your Sunday morning routine accordingly.  Volunteers will be on each street end to block all pedestrian and car traffic during the bike portion of the race.

    For more information:  www.lin-mark.com  or http://timkerrcharities.org/home/

  • Islandman Triathlon- 7/5

    Tim and Midge Kerr are once again hosting the Avalon Islandman Triathlon on Sunday, July 5th.  This is a sanctioned, closed course event and volunteers are needed to prevent vehicles and/or pedestrians from passing through First Avenue and Avalon Avenue during the bike race. 

    The riders make 3 passes on First Avenue and Avalon Avenue- and coverage is needed on all blocks from 28th Street north to 8th Street.  The kid’s race starts at 9:30am- with the bike portion on Avalon Avenue only.
    This will be a commitment of 2.5 hours- starting at 7:15am.    T-shirts for the volunteers will be available in advance of the race.  Additional instructions will also be provided .
    The triathlon is an exciting event for the community- with proceeds donated to local charities/organizations.  For more information about the race: 
     
    If you are able to help, please let me know your street preference and T-shirt size.
    Thanks…see you at the race!

    ann@anndelaney.com

     

  • Sign of the Times?

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     32nd and Dune Drive in Avalon-  a mortgage broker’s office closed and replaced with a Chinese Restaurant!

    I’m the eternal optimist about our local real estate market-  this is not a sign of doom and gloom, just part of the cycle…and a bit funny 🙂

  • Last Call…Beach Tags

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    Seasonal beach tags for Avalon and Stone Harbor are discounted through next weekend.  $19 until May 31st;  $24 starting June 1st. 

    The beach tag booths are open every day: 30th Street adjacent to Community Hall in Avalon, and 95th Street adjacent to the lifeguard building in Stone Harbor.  Either tag allows you access to the entire 7 mile beach  🙂

  • Memorial Day

    parade The Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in Avalon and Stone Harbor were a coordinated effort with the  local American Legion- Stephen C. Ludlum Post 331.

    Visit the post’s beautifully restored historic building located on 117th Street and Second Avenue in Stone Harbor.  Open for tours 10am and 2pm every day except Wednesday and Sunday starting on Flag Day- June 14th, through Labor Day.

  • Colors of the Weekend

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    There will be Memorial Day parades in Avalon and Stone Harbor on Monday.

    The Memorial Day Parade in Avalon starts at 34th and Dune Drive at 9am.  The parade travels north along Dune Drive to the 21st Street circle- Veteran’s Plaza.  Ceremony to follow.

    Then, ride your bike to 96th Street in Stone Harbor to see another parade at 12 noon.  Starts by the bridge and ends at the beach with a ceremony.  Refreshments served after the parade at the American Legion Post on 117th Street and Second Avenue.

  • Reporting for Duty

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      “Hi ho,  hi ho,  it’s off to work we go…”

    There will be a limited number of guarded beaches for Memorial Day weekend.  But with ocean temperatures still below 60 degrees,  I think there will be a limited number of swimmers, too!

  • 9 Days to Go 🙂

    The countdown to Memorial Day Weekend (yes, it really is that soon).

    beachfill  Building a beach-  work continues on the north end beaches of Avalon.  The new dunes are in place between 10th and 18th Streets, and trucks are leveling sand (delivered  daily by trucks) to create a wide bathing beach.

     

     

     

     

    fishingpiergrillThe Fishing Pier Grill is back open for the season- serving breakfast on the boardwalk every morning.   Next door, a crew of Avalon lifeguards were painting the stands and cleaning up the boats.