Events at a Glance
“Cinderella’s Slipper” by Jane Seymour
July 1-3
Jane Seymour Up Close and Personal: The Exhibition
July 1-10 Exhibit, Special Artist Appearances Friday and Saturday 6-9pm, Sunday Noon-3pm, Ocean Galleries, 9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor
Visitors to Ocean Galleries will have the exclusive opportunity to meet Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Jane Seymour for her scheduled gallery appearance featuring her exclusive paintings on exhibit and available for purchase. RSVP strongly recommended.
More information: oceangalleries.com, 609-368-7777.
July 1
Special Kids’ Event: “Pirates: Lost at Sea”
10am, Avalon Free Public Library
Set sail on a thrilling, action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. Recommended for grades Pre-K through 5.
More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
July 5
Teen Event: SAT Prep
3pm, Avalon Free Public Library
Don’t be afraid of the SAT! Learn some tips and tricks and take a practice test! Books will be provided on loan. The class is a six-course session with additional dates of July 12, 19 and 26, and Aug. 2 and 9. Registration is required.
More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
July 7
Author Lecture with Laurie Zaleski of Funny Farm Rescue
11am, Surfside Park
Laurie Zaleski is the founder of the Funny Farm, a charitable organization located in the Mizpah community of Mays Landing. Since 2000, the farm has welcomed all kinds of rescue animals. She will be in Avalon to discuss her recently released memoir, “Funny Farm,” an inspiring and moving memoir of her turbulent life and experiences with 600 rescue animals.
More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
History Center Kids’ Event: Scouts, Spies, Soldiers
Noon, 39th Street Tennis Building
This event is presented by Liberty Hall Museum and suggested for ages 8-12. During the American Revolution, Washington’s network of spies was responsible for obtaining information that would change the course of the war. Students will learn secret codes and methods used by the era’s spies, make a secret codebook, and will discover how secret messages conveyed by a spy network changed the course of the American Revolution. Registration is required.
More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
Lecture: Bon Voyage: 200 Years of Luxury Travel
2pm, 39th Street Tennis Building
Summer is the perfect time to travel with Liberty Hall! Join Liberty Hall educators as the Avalon History Center brings to life several trips and vacations that the Livingston and Kean families took between 1780 and 1950. With the help of personal diaries and letters from family members, you’ll discover the stories of people who traveled over the span of 200 years.
More information: avalonhistorycenter.org
Family Fun Mini Golf Tournament
6-8:30pm, GoFish Mini Golf, 2438 Dune Drive
Enjoy a round of miniature golf with friends or family, while benefiting the Avalon Historical Society. All ages and skill levels are welcome for a fun evening and a great cause.
More information: avalonhistoricalsociety.org
Carol Fitzgerald’s Beach Book Picks
6pm, Avalon Free Public Library
There’s nothing better than a good book on the beach! Join the Avalon Library for a fast-paced discussion with Carol Fitzgerald from The Book Report Network, a group of websites about books and authors that have become the gathering places for a large and devoted community of booklovers since 1996.
More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
July 9
Avalon Flip Flop Walk
8am, Avalon Community Hall
The Parkinson Council and the Storbeck family have brought back the Flip Flop Walk after a 2-year hiatus. Enjoy a 2-mile walk, followed by sweet treats and beach-themed raffles.
More information: theparkinsoncouncil.org
July 10
Stone Harbor Triathlon
7am, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, 9001 Sunset Drive
Registration is always a sellout for this annual event featuring a quarter-mile swim around the basin at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, an 11-mile bike ride, and a 5K run. Proceeds from the event go to the Stone Harbor Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squads.
More information: trisignup.com
July 15
Crabulous Crab Day … with a Turtle Twist
10am-3pm, The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd.
The Wetlands Institute is giving the annual Crabulous Crab Day a makeover, mashing together two classics for something new. Enjoy a day filled with crab and turtle-themed activities, plus special appearances from ‘Scute the ‘Tute Terrapin! Earn Krabby Dollars and redeem for prizes, visit the aquarium, try the crabbing tournament, arts and crafts, and more!
More information: wetlandsinstitute.org
July 16
CONTACT Cape-Atlantic Avalon 5-Miler
8am, Avalon Community Hall
The 41st annual race through Avalon offers three ways to participate: the 5-mile run, a 2-mile walk, and even a virtual option! Proceeds for this event benefit the organization, which provides telephone reassurance and community support for older adults, people with disabilities, and those who are lonely, living alone, or feel isolated from their community. Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7am.
More information: runsignup.com
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
7pm, Avalon Free Public Library
Neil Berg’s widely acclaimed “100 Years of Broadway,” a musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows, features a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band. The show recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “Cats,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “Jekyll & Hyde.”
More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
July 18
Kids’ Event: Book Bingo
10am, Avalon Free Public Library
B-I-N-G-O! You just won a book! Kids, if you’re feeling lucky, join the Avalon Library for a few rounds of bingo and win books or other prizes.
More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
July 20
Beachside Science Lecture: Turtles at the Shore
6pm, Surfside Park
Whether it’s swimming in the ocean or laying eggs in your backyard, turtles of all kinds at the Jersey Shore will be featured. During this presentation, the speaker will introduce the audience to several different species of the turtle that can be found locally, including a species that lives in a very special habitat: the Northern Diamondback Terrapin.
More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
AHLOA Bike Bingo
6pm, Avalon Community Hall
Join the Avalon Home and Land Owners Association for a “bike” bingo event! Bring the kids and enjoy an evening of learning about bike safety, plus prizes and refreshments! (Recommended for pre-teen age.)
More information: ahloa.com
July 22-23
Mackenzie Thorpe at Ocean Galleries
Friday and Saturday 6-9pm, Ocean Galleries, 9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor
Join Ocean Galleries in welcoming renowned British artist Mackenzie Thorpe. This internationally acclaimed artist features love and hope as key symbols in his pieces. Thorpe has been on exhibit in galleries throughout the world. Celebrity collectors include J.K. Rowling, Queen Elizabeth II, and Tom Hardy, and now maybe you!
More information: oceangalleries.com
July 23
W. Norman Mackey Memorial Clamshell Pitching Tournament
8:30am, 30th Street beach
Try your hand at this fun, horseshoes-like sport, historically played on Avalon’s beaches. No experience necessary. The 11th annual edition of this event sponsored by the Avalon Historical Society features tournaments for singles and doubles. Register and practice beginning at 8:30am, tournament starts at 9am.
More information: avalonhistoricalsociety.org
The Wetlands Institute’s Summer Celebration
6-9pm, ICONA Avalon
Join The Wetlands Institute for an evening that will feature music, cocktails, and a live auction with exclusive items donated to The Wetlands Institute! This is the institute’s largest annual fundraiser. Sponsorships and tickets can be purchased on the institute’s website.
More information: wetlandsinstitute.org
July 25-29
Santa Visits His Summer Home
Various Stone Harbor locations and times
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they arrive at The Reeds at Shelter Haven at noon on Monday, July 25 to start their summer vacation. Catch the couple throughout town the entire week with various appearances at shops, restaurants, and of course, the beach! For a full schedule, grab a timeline from the Welcome Center.
More information: stoneharborchamber.com
July 29
Fire Safety for All Ages
10am, Avalon Free Public Library
Make fire safety fun and bring home the knowledge to keep your home and family safe. Join the library for an informational fire-safety presentation with activities and practical information for all ages including discussions about smoke detectors, family escape plans, and general safety tips around the home.
More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
Wine Bottle Succulent Workshop
7-8pm, The Reeds at Shelter Haven, 9601 Third Ave. Stone Harbor
Learn how to create beautiful wine bottle succulent arrangements in this fun experimental workshop at The Reeds at Shelter Haven. Participants will learn best practices for succulent care and maintenance, sun requirements, and watering. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event. RSVP required!
More information: reedsatshelterhaven.com
July 30
Stone Harbor Food Truck Festival
7-10pm, Municipal Marina, 81st Street and the bay
It’s the best way to enjoy the Festival of Lights! The Borough of Stone Harbor is hosting the second annual Food Truck Festival for those who do not have access to a bayfront home to watch this spectacle of lights. A variety of food trucks will be on location, along with a wine and beer garden.
More information: shnj.org
Festival of Lights Boat Parade
Dusk, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, 9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor
Join this year’s annual parade of boats with the fun theme, “TV Sitcoms.” Deck your boats and docks (and yourself) to represent your favorite sitcom and enjoy an evening on the back bays of Stone Harbor. Boats will line up at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor and begin parading to basins throughout Stone Harbor. All dock and boat participants are invited to join the YCSH after-party.
More information: ycsh.org
