Nothing brings back the memories of the distant past quite as dynamically as the movies of that time. Sometimes they make 20 years ago seem like two or three years ago; sometimes they really do seem at least a couple of decades removed.

One thing we ask our new clients is: What keeps you up at night? When you were young, it might have been the bogeyman, or perhaps waiting for Santa Claus to deliver toys to your home on Christmas.

This is the story of three young friends, each working in some part of the wine industry, with the goal of someday owning a winery and producing not only great but also affordable California wines.

As July rolls around and you’ve settled into the Seven Mile summer mode, there is no better time than now to explore what’s new, what’s changed and what’s happening within the business community.

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 331 donated $6,000 in support of local organizations this year. Each receiving a gift of $1,000 were Disabled American Veterans Chapter 44, Veterans Haven South Winslow, Veterans Memorial Home at Vineland, Volunteers in Medicine at Cape May Court House, the Citizens/Veterans Advisory Committee of Cape May County, and NJ Detachment Commanders Project.

Entering his fourth season as a business owner in Stone Harbor, Executive Chef Dino Borghi of Borghi’s by the Bay continues to grow his restaurant and keep customers coming back year after year.

Monday

Interactive Kids’ Event

10am, Avalon Free Public Library or Avalon History Center, avalonfreelibrary.org

July 2018 Calendar

We know, we know, you really don’t want to change out of your bathing suit to get dressed up to go out. Who could blame you? If that is an option for you, then we say go for it – after all, you are at the beach!

Summer means beach days, boats, drinks, hunting for ghost crabs and riding your bike everywhere. Summer also means entertaining! When you have a beach house, or live at the shore, chances are you have visitors quite often. We have searched the best stores on the island to help you gather everything you need for a perfect beach-house party.

There is an age-old exercise adage: “The best exercise is the one that you’ll do.”

Whether you are just starting your fitness journey this summer or are a seasoned fitness expert, there are plenty of group class options here at Seven Mile Beach.

Seven Mile Word Search Puzzle

WHYY has a show running in which it’s looking for America’s favorite 100 books, so it got me to thinking.

Much has changed here at Seven Mile Beach since brothers Fred and Steve Sylvester opened a restaurant to accompany their seafood market in 1978. Forty years later, residents and visitors continue to find good food and fun at Sylvester’s Fish Market and Restaurant.

My coffee maker’s carafe cracked last week, and I’ve been improvising on ways to get my morning coffee. If I place my mug where the carafe goes and push the spout just the right way with a spoon, I can get my mug to fill.

April is a bittersweet month. The weather starts to turn warmer, but it also means a lot of work to prepare for the upcoming summer season. This year was perhaps a little less bitter than normal.

Congrats! 8th Grade 7 Mile Grads!

Beach-tag inspectors are commonplace along the Jersey coast today. But back in 1972 they were in uncharted waters in Avalon, where beach fees were being collected for the first time. This is a photo of Avalon’s first beach-tag inspectors pictured along with Mayor Edgar V.H. Bell in May 1972. Can you help us identify anyone in this photo?

No one ever said that being a parent was easy. While it is certainly the greatest and most rewarding job out there, it is also probably the most exhausting. As parents, we spend the school year running around like crazy.

Kids Puzzler