Stone Harbor, Avalon NJ Real Estate Sales and Vacation Rentals by Nancy Alexander, Long & Foster: Avalon and Stone Harbor NJ Weekly Update June, 21st #RealEstate

THE M/V TWIN CAPES, once the most luxurious ferry in the Cape May-Lewes Ferry fleet, was sunk last Friday to become part of an artificial reef. The 320-foot ferry featured a restaurant, food court, and two bars, but proved expensive to operate and sat mothballed for a number of years, before being stripped of all hazardous material in preparation for the sinking. The ship was sunk in 130 feet of water about 26 miles from shore, near the USS Radford (a destroyer) and the Tamaroa, a US Coast Guard Cutter. The three ships are part of the Del-Jersey-Land reef, designed to provide a new habitat for marine life and a destination for offshore fishermen.

Watch as the M/V Twin Capes sinks last week at the Del-Jersey-Land reef site, about 26 miles from shore.

SHPOA PHOTO CONTEST: All Stone Harbor homeowners, guests, and visitors are invited to participate the 3^rd Annual Stone Harbor Property Owners Association Photo Contest. One photograph taken in Stone Harbor between June 14^th and August 12^th can be submitted to contact@stoneharborpoa.org. For contest rules, visit https://www.stoneharborpoa.org/shpoa-photo-contest/2018-photo-contest/

CENTRALIZED DISPATCH of emergency services is now a reality in Cape May County, as the dispatch center at the county airport in Lower Township opened. Avalon & Stone Harbor fire & EMS joined, along with Lower Township police, fire, and EMS. As more towns join, the cost born by each will be reduced. Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi, who is also the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, said centralized dispatch could help prevent confusion in the event of a major emergency.

THURSDAYS ON DUNE returns next Thursday, June 28^th, at Veterans Plaza on Dune Drive at 21^st Street. Each week there will be kids’ activities from 5:30pm to 7pm and live music from 7pm to 8:30pm. For a schedule of events and music, click here: https://visitavalonnj.com/event/thursdays-dune-6

SUMMER’S UPON US!  With warmer temperatures and afternoon seabreezes on most days, it feels like summer! Everything’s open, and weekend crowds are starting to build! With most schools ending this week, summer will be in full swing in the next couple days!

JULY 4^TH EVENTS are listed below. Fireworks shows are planned on Seven Mile Island. Catch Stone Harbor’s fireworks display on Monday, July 2^nd  and Avalon’s on Wednesday, July 4^th. Check below for more events!

WANT TO MAKE IT PERMANENT?  Would you like to have a permanent vacation home here at the shore? Let’s talk about how you can make it a reality. From mortgage financing to rental income, we can discuss ways to make your dreams come true!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Avalon Free Public Library’s ‘Libraries Rock!’ Kid’s Reading Program, prizes every week, NOW through Friday, August 17
Avalon Performing Arts Council Art Show: Celebrating Three Decades of Art, Preview Night, Avalon Elementary School, 6-9PM, Friday, June 22
Avalon Performing Arts Council Art Show: Celebrating Three Decades of Art, Avalon Elementary School, 10AM-4PM, Saturday, June 23
Avalon Library Open House & Story Book Bash, Avalon Free Public Library, 10AM-1PM, Saturday, June 23
1^st Annual Summer Kick-Off Pickleball Tournament, 8100 Second Avenue in Stone Harbor, Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24
Stone Harbor’s Farmer’s Market, 95^th Street Water Tower Plaza, 8AM-12:30PM, Sunday, June 24
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary tour, meet at Egret Espy Trail at 114^th Street & Second Avenue entrance, 10AM, Sunday, June 24
Stone Harbor Family Night, fun for all, Stone Harbor Fire House, 7PM, Monday, June 25
Children’s Mini Event, Rizzo’s Wildlife, Avalon Elementary School, 11AM, Tuesday, June 26
Avalon’s Beach Movie, ‘Spider Man Homecoming,’ 30^th Street & the beach, dusk, Tuesday, June 26
Flyers Trial on the Isle: Flyers Prospect Exhibition, Stone Harbor town-wide, all day, Wednesday, June 27
Cornhole Night at Stone Harbor Elementary School Field, 7-8:30PM, Wednesday, June 27
APAC Children’s Mini Event featuring Michael Rosman’s Amazing Feats of Comedy, Avalon Elementary School, 11AM-Noon, Thursday, June 28
Movie Night at the Stone Harbor Library, PG rated Despicable Me 3, 5:30-7:30PM, Thursday, June 28
Thursdays on Dune Concert featuring ‘Blue Bone,’ Veteran’s Plaza in Avalon, 7PM, Thursday, June 28
Full Moon Climb at the Cape May Lighthouse, 8-10PM, Thursday, June 28
8^th Annual Low Tide Beach Ride benefiting Brendan Borek Fund, 9^th Street Beach, check-in & registration at 5PM, Saturday, June 30
Harbor Hustle 5K Run & 2 Mile Fun Walk, Stone Harbor Recreation Field at 8100 Second Avenue, Registration at 6:45AM, Race at 8AM, Fun Walk at 8:05AM, Sunday, July 1
Avalon Field Races & Family Fun, 10^th Street Field, 10AM, Sunday, July 1
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Chicken BBQ, 9212 Third Avenue, 5-7PM, Sunday, July 1
63^rd Army Band Concert, Veterans Plaza in Avalon, 7-8:30PM, Monday, July 2
Stone Harbor Independence Day Celebration, Live music at 95^th Street Pavilion, 7:30-9:30PM, Monday, July 2
Stone Harbor Fireworks over the beach, Dusk, Monday, July 2
Children’s Mini Event: Fourth of July Fun, Avalon Elementary School, 11AM, Tuesday, July 3
Mummers & a Movie, 30^th Street & the Beach, Mummers performance at 6PM, Movie ‘Wonder’ at dusk, Tuesday, July 3
Stone Harbor’s July 4^th Field Day, 80th Street Recreation Field at 8100 Second Avenue, registration at 9AM for select activities & Home Run Derby, activities begin at 10AM, Wednesday, July 4
Avalon Boat Parade, High Tide, Wednesday, July 4
Beach Concert featuring Andrew Jude, 30^th Street Beach, 1-3PM, Wednesday, July 4
Avalon Independence Day Celebration, 30^th Street Parking lot, 6-8PM, Wednesday, July 4
Bay Atlantic Symphony Concert, Avalon Community Hall, 7PM, Wednesday, July 4
Avalon Fireworks off the 30^th Street Beach, 8:45PM, Wednesday, July 4