April 9  2026

Warm summer evenings are not far away!

BEACH FUNDING ANNOUNCED:  As Avalon prepares to get underway with a locally funded sand backpassing project, US Congressman Jeff Van Drew has announced that South Jersey will receive $99 million in federal funding for future beach replenishment.  Although no specific timing of projects is known yet, Ocean City, Strathmere, Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor were specifically cited in an email Van Drew sent to constituents earlier this week.  
 
BEACH SWEEPS take place this Saturday in both Avalon and Stone Harbor!  Volunteers are needed, and will spend the morning removing trash and debris from our local beaches.  register for Avalon or Stone Harbor.   What a great way to give back to the beaches we love!
 
STONE HARBOR MAYOR Tim Carney announced a summer-long series of patriotic events celebrating America's 250th birthday.  Carney is also seeking volunteers and committee members to help plan and organize events, and invites interest via his Facebook page or by emailing him at carneyt@shnj.org.  Keep an eye out for event details and dates in future versions of my Upcoming Events list, below.
 
DID YOU KNOW that humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, and harbor seals have already been spotted this season in the waters around Cape May County?  Cape May Whale Watcher has had numerous sightings.  Dress warm (or stayi in the heated cabin) and do a little whale or dolphin watching this spring!  Cape May Whale Watcher is currently running trips five days per week.
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Stone Harbor Job Fair. Visit the Stone Harbor Chamber Welcome Center to get a complete list of businesses that are hiring, then visit the businesses in person to apply for a position.    Saturday, April 11th. 
 
America 250: From Home and Hearth to the Battle: Black Presence in Colonial West & East Jersey.  Avalon History Center, Saturday, April 11th, 2pm t 3pm. 
 
Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils At the Beach.  Presented by The Wetlands Institute.  Lower Cape Library, Villas, Wednesday, April 15th, 6pm to 7pm.  Registration for this event opens next week. 
 
Avalon Garden Club Spring Card Party: Cheers to 50 Blooming Years!  Avalon Community Hall, Thursday, April 16th, 11:30am to 3pm.  Contact Joanna Morrison for tickets at 609-675-6846. 
 
Stone Harbor Sip & Shop.  Interactive demonstrations, perks, cocktails/mocktails in many boutiques and businesses, plus food & drink specials at various restaurants and eateries.  April 17th & 18th. 
1950s Music Experience.  A one-man musical performance.  Sea Isle City Library, Saturday, April 18th, 1pm.  Register here
 
Always Classically Cool Night.  Step back in time for a night that celebrates the legacy of the Washington Inn & Wine Bar.  Sunday, April 19th, 4:30pm to 8:30pm.  Details & reservations
 
Spring Dune Grass Planting.  Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 18th, 8:30am.  Please RSVP to Jordan Sykes at Community Hall: 609-967-3066 or jsykes@avalonboro.org 
 
Earth Day Celebration, Cape May County Park, April 18th, 10am to 3pm. 
 
Fur and Fury: War Dogs in the Fight for Freedom - A WWII Lecture with Ben Ridings.  Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum, Thursday, April 30th, 3pm. 
 
Spring Sidewalk Sale, Stone Harbor participating businesses, Saturday & Sunday, May 2nd & 3rd. 
 
Bubbles & Blooms.  Build your own bouquet while sipping wine, mimosa, or mocktail.  The Washington Inn, Saturday, May 2nd, 11am to 3:30pm.  Reservations required:
 
Garden Club of Stone Harbor 2026 Plant Sale.  (Order deadline April 13th.)  Saturday, May 9th, 9am to noon.  To order
 
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
 
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 o 2pm.  Reservations
 
Sea Creatures with Amazing Features.  For ages 4+, by the Wetlands Institute.  Stone Harbor Library, Saturday, May 16th, 2pm to 3pm. 
 
Membership Open House, The Reeds at Shelter Haven.   Explore membship 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

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