The Avalon Lions Club hosted its annual Golf Classic on June 11 at the Union League National Golf Club in Cape May Court House. The event raised more than $65,000 for several different Cape May County charities including the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children.

A young girl, growing up in Russia. The child of a military doctor and classical pianist. Raised in a family full of artists, she travels a lot, lives in Germany for a while and moves frequently throughout the Soviet Union.

The Avalon Library’s Summer Spotlight Series continues to shine brightly this summer with two more renowned authors coming to Avalon on the heels of blockbuster appearances by Taylor Jenkins Reid and David Grann in July.

What inspired you to teach environmental education? The answer to this question is as varied as the people answering it.

For me, the answer is simple. I teach environmental education for a chance to observe the spark – the spark you see on a person’s face when you know they have made a genuine connection to their environment