May 7,  2026

Seagulls are back!  This pair is taking a break while enjoying a water view from a local dock. 
See more below.

BEACH UPDATE: AVALON'S SAND BACKPASSING project continues.  The borough has reported that as of last week 33,000 cubic yards of sand have been scraped, hauled, and graded on north-end beaches.  That's about half the contracted quantity, and the borough has the ability to enact a change order increasing the volume of sand if needed. 
 
STONE HARBOR IS HIRING LIFEGUARDS for the 2026 season.  Think you have what it takes?  Details on the New Guard Test and an application
 
NO TURN ON RED!  Now that May is here, it brings an end to our off season"right turn on red" protocol.  It also marks an end to blinking traffic lights on the island!  And for Stone Harbor visitors, parking meters are now in effect!
 
BULK TRASH COLLECTION occurs in both Avalon and Stone Harbor this month.  In Avalon, place items curbside now through May 10th for pickup on May 11th.
In Stone Harbor, place items curbside up to 72 hours prior to pick up on May 11th.  As a reminder, bulk trash collection is for things such as old furniture and "junk," but NOT for construction debris .
 
SEAGULLS ARE BACK!  More formally known as"laughing gulls," their signature squawking can now be heard again from beach to bay, and all around the island.  Returning to the area every spring, they spend the summer here before departing again in early August.  While they're here, seagulls constantly search for anything edible, helping to keep our beaches, neighborhoods, and waterways clean. 
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Seashore Ace Third Annual Ladies Night.  Shopping, specials, gift card giveaways.  Friday, May 8th, 5pm to 7pm. 
 
Wine Down Happy Hour.  $1 off glasses, $2 off bottles, $8 small bites menu, plus music on the patio.  Cape May Winery, Friday, May 8th, 5pm to 8pm. 
 
Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show.  Wildwood Boardwalk, Friday & Saturday, May 8th & 9th, 10am to 3pm
 
NJ Audubon's World Series of Birding.  Support the Marshketeers from The Wetlands Insititute.  May 9th, 12am to 11:59pm. For info and to donate, visit
 
Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Flower & Plant Sale.  Avalon Fire Department, Saturday, May 9th, 8am to pm. 
 
Garden Club of Stone Harbor 2026 Plant Sale.  (Order deadline April 13th.)  Saturday, May 9th, 9am to noon.  To order visit
 
Avalon Garden Club 50th Anniversary: Town Wide Yard Sale.  Saturday, May 9th, 8am to 3pm, Rain or Shine.  $20 fee for participating sellers. Information & Downloadable application
 
Avalon Paper Shredding Day.  Public Works Department (enter on 15h Street).  Saturday, May 9th, 9am to 2pm. 
 
Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival.  Regional artists and fine crafts persons, lectures, music, food trucks.  Historic Cold Spring Village, Saturday, May 9th, 10am to 4pm.  Info and tickets:
 
Avalon Police Department Bike Auction. Saturday, May 9th, 12pm to 1pm. 
 
Mother's Day Brunch, The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Sunday, May 10th, 10:30am to 5:30pm.  Reservations required
 
Mother's Day Brunch, The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Sunday, May 10th, 10:30am to 5:30pm.  Reservations required
 
Mother's Day Brunch, Icona Avalon, Sunday, May 10th, 11am to 3pm.  Register here:
 
Mother's Day Brunch, Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, May 10th, 11am to 2pm.  Reservations
 
Mother's Day Brunch, Cape May Winery, Sunday, May 11th, 10am to 2pm.  Reservations:
 
Exit Zero Jazz Festival.  Indoor and outdoor performances at various Cape May venues.  May 15th to 17th.  More info here

Sea Creatures with Amazing Features.  For ages 4+, by the Wetlands Institute.  Stone Harbor Library, Saturday, May 16th, 2pm to 3pm. 
 
Legend in a Glass: Napa Valley Wine Dinner, The Washington Inn, Sunday, May 17th, 5pm to 8pm.  Info & Reservations
 
Membership Open House, The Reeds at Shelter Haven.   Explore membership options with an exclusive access tour, complimentary light bites, live music.  Thursday, May 21st, 5pm to 7pm. 
 
Horseshoe Crabs & Shorebirds & You.  Presented by the NJ Audubon.  Cape May Court House Library, Thursday, May 21st, 6pm to 7pm.  Registration requested:
 
The Music of Frank Sinatra in 1966.  A tribute to Ol'Blue Eyes by pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels.  Avalon Free Public Library, Wednesday, May 27th, 4:30pm to 5:30pm. 
 
Soar and Shore Airshow presented by Visit Atlantic City.  Performances are expected to include a US Air Force F-22 Raptor, a US Marine Corp F-35B Lightning II, USAF F-16C Fighting Falcons, a MIG-17F, and more.  The show will be visible from the Atlantic City beach and boardwalk, and general admission is free.  Friday to Sunday, May 29th to 31st. 
 
Avalon Art & Authors on Dune.  Along Dune Drive. Saturday, May 30th, 9am to 3pm. 
 
Somm's Table: Germanic Wines.  The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, May 31st, 3pm to 4pm.  Info & Reservations
 
Family Promise of Cape May County 16th Anniversary Gala.  Entertainment by The Fabulous Grease Band, Silent Auction, Raffles, 50/50.  The Grand Hotel Penthouse Ballroom, Cape May, June 5th, 5pm to 10pm.  For info & tickets

9816 2nd Avenue, 17, Stone Harbor, $335,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 261129


7888 Dune Drive, 218, Avalon, $899,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261160


8201 Third Avenue, Unit 22, Stone Harbor, $1,359,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261137


401 24th Street, 1st Floor, Avalon, $1,850,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261153


298 50th Street, Avalon, $2,850,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261162


262 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,777, ACTIVE MLS#: 261195


9727 3rd Avenue, Unit A-1, Stone Harbor, $3,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261199


154 98th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261110


46 W 31st Street, Avalon, $6,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261156