Events at a Glance
April 6
The Underground Railroad in Cape May Lecture
1pm, Avalon History Center
Join the Avalon History Center for a fascinating presentation on how Cape May County played an integral part in the Underground Railroad.
More information: avalonhistorycenter.org
Saylor Ginsburg, Madison Peters, Brecklyn Foley, Willow Ferguson, and Cruz Ferguson at the Stone Harbor Easter Egg Hunt.
April 13
Stone Harbor Easter Egg Hunt
1pm, Stone Harbor Firehouse, 175 96th St.
Grab the kids and join the Stone Harbor Volunteer Fire Department for its annual Easter Egg Hunt featuring prizes for all and photos with the Easter Bunny himself!
More information: stoneharborfire.com
Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep
9am-12:30pm, 8th Street Jetty
COA’s Beach Sweep is one of the longest-running cleanups of its kind in the world. Join Avalon and Clean Ocean Action for its spring cleanup. All ages are encouraged to volunteer for a morning of protecting our environment and marine life.
More information: cleanoceanaction.org
AHLOA Community Connections
9:30am, Avalon Community Hall
Gather information from local organizations and clubs on summer programming and additionally learn about important information regarding Avalon’s future planning. This year’s featured presenters include Dr. Lenore Tedesco speaking on the 50th anniversary of The Wetlands Institute and Borough Administrator Scott Wahl reviewing the construction ordinance changes.
More information: ahloa.com
Stone Harbor Job Fair
10am-2pm, Coffee Talk, 299 97th St.
Plan for the summer and gain employment at one of the many participating retail and dining establishments throughout Stone Harbor. Stop by Coffee Talk with your résumé, meet business owners and learn more about summer employment opportunities. Check the website for a full list of participating businesses.
More information: stoneharborbeach.com
April 20
Turtle Fest
9am-3pm, The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd.
Bring the kids and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast and family-fun activities at the annual Turtle Fest. After breakfast, children can earn turtle bucks and cash them in for prizes, plus an egg hunt, arts and crafts, nature walks, creature feature and more! Advanced registration is required.
More information: wetlandsinstitute.org
Avalon Easter Egg Hunt
10am, 8-12th Street fields
This fun holiday event is broken into age categories so everyone has a chance to gather as many colorful eggs and prizes as possible. Head to the fields starting promptly at 10am and set off in search of these treasures in the grass. Note this event is canceled in the event of rain.
More information: avalonrecreation.org
Job Fair at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor
9am-1pm, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, 9001 Sunset Drive
Stop by the newly renovated Yacht Club of Stone Harbor with your résumé for a wide range of seasonal and full-time employment options including kitchen, restaurant, sailing, summer camp and more!
More information: ycsh.org
Job Fair at The Windrift
11am-3pm, Windrift Hotel Resort, 105 80th St.
Stop by the Windrift to inquire on seasonal employment opportunities in a variety of departments including restaurant, security, hotel management and more. Interested employees can meet with hiring managers from all departments with on-the-spot interviews.
More information: windrifthotel.com
April 26
Avalon Garden Club Arbor Day
10:30am, 36th Street island and Dune Drive
Join the Avalon Garden Club in recognizing Arbor Day with a planting of a pin oak tree at 36th Street island and Dune Drive. The planting ceremony will include Mayor Martin Pagliughi, members of the clergy, Borough employees and club members. Avalon Community Hall will be the alternate location in case of inclement weather.
More information: avalongardenclub.org
Annette and Don Parker at the Avalon Dune Grass Planting.
April 27
Avalon Dune Grass Planting
8:30am, Avalon Community Hall
Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to join the Borough of Avalon for its annual spring dune grass planting. The morning will begin at Community Hall for training and supply distribution. Following a morning of giving back to the environment and cleaning up our beautiful beaches, lunch will be provided. In the case of rain, the event will be held on Sunday, April 28.
More information: avalonboro.net
April 28
Abby Jamison, Sue Jamison, Amanda Jamison, Elsie Becker at the Windrift Bridal Fair.
Windrift Bridal Fair
11am, Windrift Hotel Resort, 105 80th St.
Meet the area’s top wedding vendors at the Windrift’s annual Spring Bridal Show. Enjoy spectacular ocean views from Level 2, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and the perfect afternoon of planning your special day.
More information: windrifthotel.com
MAY 1-31
John Kauterman’s winning entry to the Avalon History Center Photo contest, titled: Osprey Carries Striper
Avalon Historical Society Photography Contest & Exhibit
Photo entries accepted in May, displayed through June, Avalon History Center
Amateur photographers are invited to submit their work in the annual Photography Contest hosted by the Avalon Historical Society. Hard copies of original photographs in the categories of Nature, Scenic, Portrait and Personality, and Avalon Places and People, plus a Children’s category (available for those 12 and under) will be accepted through the month of May and displayed at the Avalon History Center through June.
More information: avalonhistorycenter.org
May 4-5
Melanie Heminghous, Linda Wilcox, TinaMarie Rossino, Alissa McGreevy, Leann Reider and Stephanie Fairbanks at the Stone Harbor’s Spring Tide Festival & Boat Show.
Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale
Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 10am-2pm, Avalon Community Hall
Spring is the time for planting and the Avalon Garden Club kicks off a full month of floral fun with its annual Plant and Bake Sale. With two full days to browse and purchase and additionally enjoy a sweet snack, you will get the top pick of beautiful plants that will make your house the envy of the neighborhood! Receive a 10 percent discount by printing the “Presale Sale Form” on the club’s website!
More information: avalongardenclub.org
May 4
Spring Tide Festival & Boat Show
11am-5pm, 96th Street
Stone Harbor celebrates the water surrounding the island with a fun day full of family-fun activities featuring boats, artisans, seafaring crafts and games, a beer and wine garden, and live music.
More information: stoneharborbeach.com
Stone Harbor Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale
10am-5pm, Downtown Shopping District
Double your fun in Stone Harbor on May 4 with shopping! Stone Harbor will be buzzing with excitement as you shop at the 2nd Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale. Merchants will be offering discounts both in front and inside stores throughout town, so spend the day in Stone Harbor for a fun spring day of shopping, music, food and fun!
More information: stoneharborbeach.com
Author Talk: “Cape May County, New Jersey: The Making of an American Resort Community”
1pm, Avalon History Center
Join Dr. Jeffery M. Dorwart, Professor Emeritus of Rutgers University and author of the book, “Cape May County, NJ: The Making of an American Resort Community.” Dorwart will touch on the history of the county and its discovery by Henry Hudson in 1609, then move forward to its emergence as a vacation resort.
More information: avalonhistory.org
May 10
Avalon Wine & Spirits Festival
Brendan Borek Annual Golf Tournament
10am registration, Noon start, Stone Harbor Golf Club
Spend a day on the links for a great cause. The 14th annual tournament is set to benefit local pediatric cancer patients through the Brendan Borek Endowed Fund at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Pricing includes greens fees, cart, lunch, gift and awards dinner.
More information: brendansfund.org
Avalon Wine & Spirits Festival
6:30-9pm, Avalon Community Hall
Enjoy more than 200 high-end wines and spirits, delicious hors d’oeuvres from the island’s finest restaurants, live music and an extensive silent auction featuring dining packages, golf trips, home décor, beach gear and more! Tickets are on sale now for $50, or at the door the day of the event for $60.
More information: visitavalonnj.com
Spring Fling Weekend in Avalon & Stone Harbor!
May 10-12
Native Plant Sale
9:30am-4:30pm, The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., wetlandsinstitute.org
May 11
Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Plant Sale
8am-3pm, Avalon Firehouse, avalonfiredept.com
Avalon Yard Sale
9am-3pm, map pickup at 8am at Avalon Community Hall, Sponsored by Avalon Garden Club, avalongardenclub.org
Avalon Lions Club Yard Sale
9am-3pm, Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children, 127 26th St., avalonlions.com
Avalon Paper Shredding Day
9am-2pm, Avalon Public Works, avalonboro.net
Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Hoagie Sale
10am-2pm, Avalon Firehouse, avalonfiredept.com
Avalon Police Department Bicycle Auction
Noon, Avalon Public Works, avalonboro.net
Barbara Blake, Madelon Hoctor, Cynthia Schweidhardt, Betty Carusi, Peg Sutton, and Joanne Warner with their flowers at the Stone Harbor Garden Club plant & bake sale.
May 11-12
Stone Harbor Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale
Stone Harbor Firehouse, shnj.org/gardenclub
Bake Sale – Saturday – 8am to 2pm
Plant Sale – Saturday & Sunday – 8am to 2pm
May 18
Stone Harbor Garden Club Community Yard Sale
8am-2pm, 96th Street Women’s Civic Club
This annual event is open to the community and has a spot just for you to sell you wares! And if you would rather browse, enjoy a number of items for sale including housewares, beach gear, clothing accessories and more. If you would like to bring your own items to sell, sign up in advance by emailing Marilyn Halle at mstoneharbor@aol.com.
More information: www.shnj.org/gardenclub
Hands-on demonstrations at The Wetlands Institute’s Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival
May 18-19
Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival
9:30am-4:30pm, The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd.
The Wetlands Institute is hosting its 7th Annual Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival featuring a weekend full of conservation-based, hands-on, interactive activities for all ages to enjoy. Attendees will enjoy a variety of scheduled events including shorebird viewings, horseshoe crab workshops, horseshoe crab spawning survey demos and reTURN the favor guided walks, back-bay tours and more. Tickets are required for this event.
More information: wetlandsinstitute.org
Spring Tide Festival & Boat Show
11am-5pm, 96th Street
Stone Harbor celebrates the water surrounding the island with a fun day full of family-fun activities featuring boats, artisans, seafaring crafts and games, a beer and wine garden, and live music.
More information: stoneharborbeach.com
Stone Harbor Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale
10am-5pm, Downtown Shopping District
Double your fun in Stone Harbor on May 4 with shopping! Stone Harbor will be buzzing with excitement as you shop at the 2nd Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale. Merchants will be offering discounts both in front and inside stores throughout town, so spend the day in Stone Harbor for a fun spring day of shopping, music, food and fun!
More information: stoneharborbeach.com
Author Talk: “Cape May County, New Jersey: The Making of an American Resort Community”
1pm, Avalon History Center
Join Dr. Jeffery M. Dorwart, Professor Emeritus of Rutgers University and author of the book, “Cape May County, NJ: The Making of an American Resort Community.” Dorwart will touch on the history of the county and its discovery by Henry Hudson in 1609, then move forward to its emergence as a vacation resort.
More information: avalonhistory.org
May 10
Brendan Borek Annual Golf Tournament
10am registration, Noon start, Stone Harbor Golf Club
Spend a day on the links for a great cause. The 14th annual tournament is set to benefit local pediatric cancer patients through the Brendan Borek Endowed Fund at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Pricing includes greens fees, cart, lunch, gift and awards dinner.
More information: brendansfund.org
Avalon Wine & Spirits Festival
6:30-9pm, Avalon Community Hall
Enjoy more than 200 high-end wines and spirits, delicious hors d’oeuvres from the island’s finest restaurants, live music and an extensive silent auction featuring dining packages, golf trips, home décor, beach gear and more! Tickets are on sale now for $50, or at the door the day of the event for $60.
More information: visitavalonnj.com
Spring Fling Weekend in Avalon & Stone Harbor!
May 10-12
Native Plant Sale
9:30am-4:30pm, The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., wetlandsinstitute.org
May 11
Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Plant Sale
8am-3pm, Avalon Firehouse, avalonfiredept.com
Avalon Yard Sale
9am-3pm, map pickup at 8am at Avalon Community Hall, Sponsored by Avalon Garden Club, avalongardenclub.org
Avalon Lions Club Yard Sale
9am-3pm, Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children, 127 26th St., avalonlions.com
Avalon Paper Shredding Day
9am-2pm, Avalon Public Works, avalonboro.net
Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Hoagie Sale
10am-2pm, Avalon Firehouse, avalonfiredept.com
Avalon Police Department Bicycle Auction
Noon, Avalon Public Works, avalonboro.net
May 11-12
Stone Harbor Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale
Stone Harbor Firehouse, shnj.org/gardenclub
Bake Sale – Saturday – 8am to 2pm
Plant Sale – Saturday & Sunday – 8am to 2pm
May 18
Stone Harbor Garden Club Community Yard Sale
8am-2pm, 96th Street Women’s Civic Club
This annual event is open to the community and has a spot just for you to sell you wares! And if you would rather browse, enjoy a number of items for sale including housewares, beach gear, clothing accessories and more. If you would like to bring your own items to sell, sign up in advance by emailing Marilyn Halle at mstoneharbor@aol.com.
More information: www.shnj.org/gardenclub
May 18-19
Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival
9:30am-4:30pm, The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd.
The Wetlands Institute is hosting its 7th Annual Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival featuring a weekend full of conservation-based, hands-on, interactive activities for all ages to enjoy. Attendees will enjoy a variety of scheduled events including shorebird viewings, horseshoe crab workshops, horseshoe crab spawning survey demos and reTURN the favor guided walks, back-bay tours and more. Tickets are required for this event.
More information: wetlandsinstitute.org
