Avalon & Stone Harbor Weekly Update 8/4/2016

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: The 54^th Annual Stone Harbor Arts & Crafts Festival takes place this weekend, August 6^th & 7^th. More than 200 artisans from a dozen states will display their work at the 80^th Street Recreation Fields. The show runs from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, and 9am to 4pm Sunday. Complimentary shuttle service will run from a half-hour before the show until a half-hour after on each day to ease traffic and parking. Designated pickup locations include 60^th Street & Dune Drive, 81^st Street & the bay, 94^th Street & Second Avenue, 95^th Street & Second Avenue, 96^th Street & First Avenue, 98^th Street & Second Avenue, and 123^rd Street & Second Avenue.

A FEDERALLY FUNDED BEACH REPLENISHMENT project is out for bids, according to Avalon Business Administrator Scott Wahl, who recently reported to Avalon Council. The project will benefit both Avalon and Stone Harbor, with a hoped for October 1^st start. Stay tuned for more details!

A hot, humid summer afternoon gives way to a peaceful evening, as the last crescent of the sun slips below the horizon.

“YOUR MAJESTY, THERE IS NO SECOND.” That report was allegedly delivered to the Queen of England in 1851, as the original yacht “America” crossed the finish line, with her competitors still not even in sight. After being awarded a silver cup for her victory, the tradition of the “America’s Cup” sailing competition was born. A replica of the original “America,” said to be the fastest sailing yacht built in her time, will sail into Cape May Harbor later this month, and dock at South Jersey Marina August 30^th & 31^st. Public tours of the yacht will be available, along with afternoon sails. For more information or tickets, visit http://nextlevelsailing.com/tour/

NEW AT THE ZOO! The Cape May County Zoo—recognized as one of the top zoos in the country—has some new improvements to make it even better. For example, the zoo’s snow leopards received a new habitat over the winter, and an Asian Amur leopard has received a special cage. For adventurous souls, try the new Tree to Tree Adventure Park that recently opened, featuring four adventure courses and a zipline course (visit http://treetotreecapemay.com/ for info & tickets.)

CONGRATULATIONS TO AVALON BEACH PATROL on defending its title at the Dave Kerr Memorial, held this past weekend in Avalon. Avalon BP scored 22 points, well ahead of Longport’s second place finish at 11 points.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Avalon’s Baby Parade, 21st Street & Ocean Drive to Veteran’s Plaza, 6PM, Thursday, August 4
Avalon’s Thursdays on Dune Concert featuring Loud ‘N Clear, Veteran’s Plaza in Avalon, 7PM, Thursday, August 4
Thursdays on the Lawn Concert featuring Bob Campanel, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Stone Harbor, 7:30PM, Thursday, August 4
Stone Harbor’s Arts & Crafts Festival, Stone Harbor Recreation Field, 9AM-4PM, Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary Tour led by a Wetlands Institute docent, meet at the Egret Espy Trail entrance at 114th Street & Second Avenue, 10AM, Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7
Cape Regional Home & Health Show, Avalon Elementary School, 9AM-2PM, Saturday, August 6
Cape Regional 7 Mile Island Designer Home Tour, call 609-463-4040 for info & tickets, 11AM-4PM, Saturday, August 6
Big Band Dance featuring The Star Band, Avalon Community Center, 7PM, Saturday, August 6
Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, 95th Street Water Tower Plaza, 8AM-12:30PM, Sunday, August 7
Stone Harbor’s Family Night featuring the Sciencetellers, Stone Harbor Fire House, 7PM, Monday, August 8
Stone Harbor’s Tuesdays at the Tower featuring The Seabillys, 95th Street Water Tower Plaza, 7PM, Tuesday, August 9
Avalon’s Big Beach Movie featuring Norm of the North, 30th Street & the beach, dusk, Tuesday, August 9
Stone Harbor Museum presents ‘On the Way to Cape May’ lecture titled The Making of a Barrier Island by Randy Bauer, Avalon History Center, 7PM, Wednesday, August 10
Stone Harbor Family Movie Night on the Lawn featuring The Lego Movie, Stone Harbor Elementary School, 8PM, Wednesday, August 10
Avalon’s Thursdays on Dune Concert featuring Jersey Sound, Veteran’s Plaza in Avalon, 7PM, Thursday, August 11
Thursdays on the Lawn Concert featuring Jim Bannach, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Stone Harbor, 7:30PM, Thursday, August 11
South Jersey Lifeguard Championship Races, Avalon, 6:30PM, Friday, August 12
American Legion Post #331 in Stone Harbor’s Pancake Breakfast, Stephen Ludlam Post at the NW corner of 117th Street & Second Avenue, 8AM, Saturday, August 13
Avalon Home & Land Owners Association Annual Meeting, Avalon Community Hall, 9:30AM, Saturday, August 13
Bay Atlantic Symphony Concert, Avalon Elementary School, 7PM, Saturday, August 13
Stone Harbor Surf & Turf 5 Miler, Stone Harbor Recreation Field, registration at 6:45AM, race starts at 8AM, Sunday, August 14
Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents Traditional Jazz concert, proceeds donated to the Food Bank of Southern Jersey, VFW Post #386 at 419 Congress Street in Cape May, 2PM, Sunday, August 14
Avalon’s Big Beach Movie featuring Pan, 30th Street & the beach, dusk, Tuesday, August 16
Cape May Lighthouse Full Moon Climb, call 609-884-5404 for info, Thursday, August 18

Value Alerts:

Enjoy the quiet privacy of this beautiful 5 bedroom home across from Obrien Park, in Avalon’s North End. Located on a corner 60′ x 110′ lot, this home is move-in ready for your summer enjoyment.

199 11th St., Avalon, $1,799,000, ACTIVE MLS# 171478

Get started on the island in this updated 3 bedroom single-family rancher on an 85’x110′ lot. The lot is shared by the duplex in the rear, but gives you a very large lawn to enjoy. This is a nice street, walking distance to downtown Stone Harbor, and the price is attractive.

349 92nd St., Stone Harbor, $629,900, MLS# 171031

This beautiful one owner, Brandywine custom built beach block home was just reduced and is move-in ready. Attached garage and room for a pool. Take a look at the photos!

45 E 11th St., Avalon, $2,295,000, MLS# 166564

Walk to town and the beach from your totally renovated Breakwater condo on 30th Street. When you are not on the beach, enjoy your new pool.

107 30th St., Avalon, $449,000, ACTIVE MLS# 170279 – REDUCED!

Build your dream house on this oversize 70 x 100 corner lot, just 2 blocks to the beach, in Stone Harbor’s quiet south-end.

235 118th St., Stone Harbor, $1,495,000, ACTIVE MLS# 170203 – Under Contract

Enjoy your summers with ocean views in this beautiful 3-story south-end Avalon home. You will love the open second floor great room with its cathedral ceiling, light and views; this house looks like new!

6918 Dune Dr., Avalon, $2,095,000, ACTIVE MLS# 170034 – Under Contract

Build your 4,500 sq. ft. dream Bayfront home on this empty 60′ x 155′ lot in Stone Harbor’s desirable South-end. This is a great location… Enjoy unlimited bay/wetlands/sunset views and walk just two blocks to the beach.

11825 Paradise Dr., Stone Harbor, $2,299,000, ACTIVE MLS #169905

Enjoy one of Avalon’s most unique homes and the recently added pool on this oversize 80 x 110 corner lot. If you prefer to build your dream house, this lot will accommodate a 6,000 sq. ft. home.

4656 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,395,000, MLS# 168490 – Under Contract

Just reduced by $200K, this spectacular 6 bedroom home with a pool and wraparound porch sits on an oversize 70 x 110 lot. Beautiful decor, this property must be seen.

385 93rd St., Stone Harbor, $2,295,000, ACTIVE MLS# 165563

New Listings:

7 Meadow View, Avalon Manor, $399,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 171560

704 Avalon Blvd, Avalon Manor, $895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 171535

302 42 Streets, Avalon, $925,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 171529

161 10th Street, Avalon, $1,150,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 171532

199 11th Street, Avalon, $1,799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 171478

442 24th Street, Avalon, $2,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 171512

262 66th Street, Avalon, $2,549,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 171530

15 94th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 171483

Properties Sold:

7900 Dune Drive, Avalon, $272,500, SOLD MLS#: 170061