Borough of Avalon Community
 AHLOA looks forward to working with other local civic, cultural and educational groups
AVALON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2989 Ocean Drive, PO Box 22, Avalon, NJ 08202
Call the Chamber at 967-3936 [Email Us]
Website: www.avalonbeach.com
The Chamber of Commerce is the liaison between the business community and our visitors. We have the facility for our members to display their brochures and business information that we dispense to our many visitors. The Boroughs library and recreational information and activities are an important part of our daily questions
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AVALON CIVIC CLUB, INC.
P.O. Box 155, Avalon, N.J. 08202
Rose Marie Chew, President [Email Us]
For over 70 years Avalon Civic Club has serviced the borough to promote the beauty, cleanliness, health and community spirit of Avalon. The Civic Club was the first to beautify the islands and 21st Street Circle, first to initiate Memorial Day Services, and the first to begin the recycling of glass. The Club donates time, talent and funds to borough organizations and events, and supports numerous not-for-profit groups on and off island.
Meetings are held at 12:30pm at Community Hall on the fourth Monday of each month from April through October. A short business meeting precedes a program and refreshments. Come join us! New members are always welcome.
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AVALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
32nd Street and Ocean Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202
Mrs. Stacey Tracy (609) 967- 7544 [Email Us]
Website: www.avesnj.org
Situated at the entrance to Avalon, the Avalon Elementary School is a first through eighth grade elementary school. Currently, there are 76 full time pupils receiving a quality education with small class sizes.
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AVALON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
235 32nd Street, Avalon, NJ 08202
Norman Gluckman- Director
Website: www.avalonfreelibrary.org
We provide a place where the people of Avalon and students of all ages can share cultural experiences together, in a secure, aesthetically pleasing environment. We foster an environment of lifelong learning to enrich the cultural life of the community.
The Avalon Free Public Library opened to the public in 2005. Since its opening, the library has continued to grow as an education and entertainment center for residents and visitors alike.
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AVALON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
235 39th Street
Suzanne Gallagher [Email Us]
Website: avalonhistorycenter.com
The Avalon Historical Society was formed in 1997 with the intention of collecting and preserving the history of Avalon New Jersey. Since that time the Historical Society has engaged the Avalon community and beyond with a variety of programs, exhibits, and artifact collections. Besides the educational programming, that has come in the form of authors, first person historical interpreters, and folk singer/storytellers, the Avalon Historical Society has been a leading civic organization in Avalon.
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AVALON LIONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
PO Box 365, Avalon , NJ 08202
Milt Kuhn, 609-967-7431 [Email Us]
Website: avalonlions.com
The Avalon Lions is an organization of men and women dedicated to improving local communities by supporting many local organizations, such as the Helen Diller Vacation Home for the Blind , Volunteers in Medicine , Vineland Veterans Home and others. Our motto is Our motto is "We Serve" and that is what we do.
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AVALON PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL
PO Box 72, Avalon, NJ 08202
Mike Rhoads [Email Us]
Avalon Performing Arts Council (APAC) exists as an organization to enrich the lives of residents of the barrier islands and surrounding communities. APAC promotes cultural and artistic events through grants from the Borough of Avalon and the New Jersey Council of the Arts.
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AVALON REPUBLICAN CLUB
P.O. Box 204, Avalon, NJ 08202
Jay Corrigan, President [Email Us]
NJJAYC@COMCAST.NET
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AVALON SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION (ASCO)
Avalon, NJ 08202
Sue Keen, President, Agnes Kelly and Joe Tipping, Vice Presidents [Email Us]
Website: www.avalonboro.org
The purpose for which the ASCO is to promote the welfare of its members through mutually supportive social, educational, patriotic, cultural and physical activities. Members, 55 years old or older, participate in a variety of activities initiated at the Avalon Senior Center.
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H.O.W. HELP ON WHEELS
Sue Keen, (609) 967- 8200
Need a ride to: Doctor? Supermarket? Hospital for treatment? Hairdresser or barber?
HOW is a volunteer organization serving the Avalon Borough. The services are free of charge.
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HELEN L DILLER VACATION HOME FOR BLIND CHILDRENCHALLENGED CHILDREN'S CHARITIES CORPORATION
Box338, 127 26th St., Avalon NJ 08202
Jennifer Layton, Director [Email Us]
Website: www.dillerblindhome.org/
Blind and visually impaired children have been enjoying all expenses paid summer seashore vacations in Avalon, NJ since 1972. The Home is operated by
CHALLENGED CHILDRENS CHARITIES CORPORATION, which is a registered 501 c3 charitable corporation.
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Seven Mile Beach Democratic Club
PO Box 212, Avalon, NJ 08202
Elyse Focht, President 609-967-3244 [Email Us]
The Seven Mile Beach Democratic Club is a local organization serving the interests of Democratic Party members in Avalon and Stone Harbor. Our mission is to promote the causes of the Democratic Party and to act as a gathering place for activities and programs that inform the community about government issues at every level.
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Seven Mile Times
PO Box 134, Avalon, NJ
Mickey Coskey [Email Us]
Website: www.7miletimes.com
The Seven Mile Times is in its 19th year of publication. The primary objective of The Times is to entertain and inform our readers. Published six times a year, the content in the Seven Mile Times is specifically targeted for the residents & visitors of Avalon and Stone Harbor
With more than 40,000 readers at the height of the season, The Times is distributed free of charge and mailed to every property owner in both towns. It continues to be the only newspaper published exclusively for Avalon and Stone Harbor.
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STEPHEN C. LUDLAM POST 331, AMERICAN LEGION
PO Box 232 , Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
Al Carusi, Commander, (609) 368-1987 [Email Us]
Located at 117th Street and 2nd Avenue in Stone Harbor, the American Legion Post serves 262 veterans from Avalon, Stone Harbor and various other locales. The building is a 1895 U.S Lifesaving Station which is registered as a State and National Historic Site. Veterans give public tours of the facility during the summer season. Murals and storyboards highlight the US Life Saving Station, the US Coast Guard and military history. Also housed at the facility is the original/restored USLSS Long Boat, the military museum and the Lookout Tower with its incredible ocean views.
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The 7 Mile Business Community Association, Inc. ( 7MBCA)
2761 Dune Drive
Jacqueline Ewing [Email Us]
Website: www.indulgeinavalon.com
Founded in 2007 as a not-for-profit corporation, The 7 Mile Business Community Association, Inc. ( 7MBCA) is a co-op of the many fine businesses in Avalon that have pooled resources to advertize and market Avalon as the shore destination.
Grant awards from the NJ Division of Travel & Tourism and the Southern Shore Destination Marketing Organization 7MBCA support 7MBCAs comprehensive marketing campaign Indulge in Avalon - Shop, Dine Relax.
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THE AVALON GARDEN CLUB, INC.
2989 Ocean Drive, PO Box 43, Avalon, NJ 08202
Sharon Cooper, President
Website: www.avalongardenclub.org
The Avalon Garden Clubs purpose is to beautify Avalon via planting colorful flowers, shrubs and trees. These are placed on various Dune Drive islands and throughout Avalons parks and public gardens.
Home Community
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THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF AVALON
3344 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202
Vena Murphy, Pastor [Email Us]
Website: www.AvalonMethodist.com
The First United Methodist Church of Avalon has been on the Seven Mile Island for more than 100 years. We are a full time, year round faith community.
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THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE
1075 Stone Harbor Bvld.
Cindy OConnor, Executive Director, Patrice Miner, Marketing and Special Events [Email Us]
Website: www.wetlandsinstitute.org
Situated overlooking 6,000 acres of pristine coastal wetlands, the Wetlands Institute is knows as The Natural Place to Have Fun Learning! At the Wetlands Institute, we promote the conservation and preservation of coastal ecosystems by providing a fun and educational experience for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages. Here, visitors can learn the exciting facts about life in the salt marsh environment. Throughout the year, many species of birds can be seen from our viewing areas.
Dont miss the Institutes annual Wings n Water Festival, the third weekend in September. This family fun event features over 30 hands-on activities for the entire family to enjoy including kayak tours, a wine tasting, boat cruises, turtle releases, kids activities, food, music and more.
The Wetlands Institute is open year-round and hosts over 40,000 visitors per year. Visit the Wetlands Institute the natural place to have fun learning!
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WELLS MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
First Avenue at Ninth Street, PO Box 341, Avalon, NJ 08202
Dave Knoche, 829 Dune Drive, 609-368-2624
Since 1892, Wells Memorial Presbyterian Church has been "the church away from home" for vacationers of many faiths. Services are held every Sunday during the summer season from early May to late September. Invited clergy provide the spiritual leadership while temporal affairs are administered by a committee of property owners who are active lay people in their home congregations. The church has no members. Maintenance of the sanctuary and the on-going program are made possible from those who worship here.
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