Memorial Day 2019
Farewell, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Avalon’: Chuck & Lynn Covington are Leaving Big Shoes to Fill
Two Avalon icons are moving on.
Summer Bookings: Avalon Library Offers Full Slate of Fun, Culture & Discovery
The Avalon Free Public Library will be bursting with more than books in the summer of 2019.
‘I Get Very Emotional’: Vietnam Vet Bruce Land is Avalon’s Memorial Day Speaker
For Bruce Land, this is a Memorial Day with a magic number.
Fifty.
Memorial Day 2019 Events
The Borough of Avalon will honor its past and present servicemen and servicewomen during its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 27.
Events at a Glance
Avalon Yacht Club Commodore Joseph Loeper is this year’s parade marshal, and he will be joined by American Legion Post 331 Commander Thomas McCullough, the Patriot Brass Ensemble and a number of civic organizations in a parade down Dune Drive.
The Shore Club: The Old Wildwood Golf & Country Club is Rebranded and Re-Energized
Memorial Day brings a new economic swing to the area. It can be a tee shot, a meal, a band or a clinic.
A Lifetime, A Legacy: Former Police Chief Louis Taylor is Remembered as a Kindhearted Family Man
The late Louis Edward Taylor Jr., a family man of many talents, diligently served others.
Times Talk
The Team Avalon ticket, consisting of Mayor Martin Pagliughi, Councilwoman Barbara Juzaitis and Sam Wierman Jr., swept the borough’s municipal election on May 14.
Turning 50! Why the Wetlands Institute Was Vital Then, And Why It’s Vital Now
Throughout the year, The Wetlands Institute is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding. Many of you know us well. Others have driven by for years but really don’t know who we are or what we do.
Tips For Parents
Summer is the absolute best, especially when you are lucky enough to live at or visit the shore. There is so much to see and do, and everything takes place outside! From beach days and zoo visits to boat rides and nights on the boardwalk, we hope your summer is full of wonderful memories.
Smilestones
Atlantic City Electric recently presented the Avalon Lions Club with a $1,000 donation for its charity golf tournament. Senior Public Affairs Manager Ronnie Town presented Avalon Lions members Chuck Covington and Fred Fynan with the donation at the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children.
Business Buzz
The countdown to Memorial Day weekend is finally over, which means it’s time for the sun, the sand and the chance to return to your favorite shops and restaurants. While you’ve been eagerly counting down the days until summer, a number of shops and restaurants have been getting settled into their new digs in town.
Tips for Your Dips in the Ocean
Summer is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited! It’s time to enjoy the sun, the beach, the ocean and everything nature has to offer.
Financially Speaking: Time to Retire?
What a difference a couple of years can make. Unlike in the classic 1985 film, “Back to the Future,” there are no second chances. What you do in life is what you get.