It’s September 15^th– can Halloween be far away? Not if you believe the store displays. Summer, fortunately, isn’t over yet. Autumn doesn’t begin until September 23^rd, so there is still time to hit the beach, stroll the sands, and have fun in the sun – even though the days are growing shorter.

   It’s hard to believe the number of events that are scheduled on the town calendars, so check them out on Great Vacation Things to Do. Don’t forget to send in your favorite shore photos, check out our photo galleries, and read about all the great places to stay, dine, shop and see in this issue.

   Tell your friends, your acquaintances, and even perfect strangers about this newsletter. Better yet, email it to them. It’s free! It will help everyone plan a great vacation. We should mention that we’re growing again – because every beach and bay town in the whole state of New Jersey is becoming part of the Great Vacation family. We’ll keep you posted on what’s developing, and you’ll soon be able to plan a Great Vacation of your own in some new places!

   See the line-up of entertainers coming to Atlantic City in this issue. Check our fishing report, and see the attractions that are awaiting your visit. Read about our featured businesses, and plan your weekend getaways, day trips, and even your next vacation to the shore. See the article regarding our new services, visit GreatVacationShoreRentals.com, and discover the one website that will help you and everyone you know choose the best in vacation rental properties.

Why don’t we pretend that summer is starting all over again! It’s time to have fun “…down the shore!”

There’s a whole lot to see and do!

 “Going to St. Ives” August 22 – September 22
The story of two impressive women brought together by personal need but divided by political reality. Both women are intent on accomplishing the greatest good. One is the mother of a monstrous sub-Saharan African dictator who is in need of the healing services of an English eye surgeon.

Cape May Stage: Ticket reservations and subscriptions: 609-884-1341. More Information: (click here)

   Where else have the actors performed? Where do they live when they are not in Cape May?  How do they get hired? What made them want to be actors? How can a show be produced with only two-and-a-half weeks of rehearsal? And the biggest question of all "how do they learn all those lines!"

   Audience members will get the opportunity to ask these and other questions of the seven-member cast of "You and I," and director, Gayle Stahlhuth, on Friday, Sept. 21 immediately after seeing the Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company's charming production of Philip Barry's 1923 comedy. 

   For several years, ELTC has had this popular Q&A on the first Friday night of a new production.  For those who can’t make it to opening night on Wednesday, Sept. 19 and the party afterwards at Aleathea’s Restaurant, this is a wonderful opportunity for patrons and performers to talk.

   The East Lynne Theater Company performs in residence at The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St. in Cape May. "You and I," the fourth out of eight productions this season, runs Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Sept. 19^th  through Oct. 13^th .

   Tickets are $23 general admission; $18 for seniors and those with disabilities and their support companions; and $8 for full-time students. Children ages 12 and under are always free.

   "Tales of the Victorians," ELTC’s popular American short stories read on B&B porches, will be on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 4:00p.m. at the Cliveden Inn, 709 Columbia Ave. The price is only $7, and ages 12 and under are free. Call ELTC for reservations.

   The production of "You and I" would not be possible without season sponsors Curran  Investment Management, Aleathea's Restaurant, La Mer Beachfront Inn, show sponsor The Cliveden Inn, and the generosity of many patrons.

For information (click here)

Avalon
September
15...Event: Bay Atlantic String Quartet: Avalon Elementary School – 8 p.m.
15-16...Event: Wings & Water Festival, Wetlands Institute
22...Event: Garden Club House Tour
27...Event: Civic Club Card Party: Noon
29...Event: Avalon Performing Arts Council: Cabaret Night: 6 p.m.
30...Event: Knights of Columbus Bocce Tournament: 39^th Street – Noon
October
4...Event: Middle Township Homecoming Dance
6-7...Event: Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival
20...Event: Miss Avalon Scholarship Pageant
27...Event: Children’s Halloween Party: 1:00 p.m.


Cape May
September
13-16...Fall Sidewalk Sale, Washington Street Mall & Square
15...Kids Art & Craft Show, 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., auction: 7:00 p.m., Convention Hall 609-886-6633    
15...Kiwanis Roast Beef Dinner, Clubhouse, Beach Avenue  609-884-8888
19-Thru Oct 13...“You and I” Wednesdays through Saturdays, East Lynne Theater  609-884-5898
22...24^th Annual Beachfront Run, Convention Hall, 9:00 a.m. 609-884-9565
28-30...Irish Ceili Dance Weekend, Convention Hall 301-933-2926
29...Oktoberfest, Chamber of Commerce  609-884-5508
TBA...8^th Annual Scholarship Gold Tournament 609-884-5508
TBA...Cape May Kiwanis Pet Parade, 11:00 a.m.,
Registration at 10:00 a.m. at Cape May Elementary School 609-884-8888
October 
6...Lima Bean Festival, Wilbraham Park, West Cape May 609-884-8382
17-20...Lou: “The Remarkable Miss Alcott” East Lynne Theater 609-884-5898
20...Chester C. Antique Auto Show, Washington Street Mall, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
20...Jersey Craft Show, Convention Hall, 10 – 5 609-886-6633
21...Fishing Flea Market, Convention Hall, 9 – 3 609-884-9565
26...The Phantom Ball, Congress Hall, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 609-884-8421
26-28...New Jersey Audubon Weekend 609-884-2736
26-28...The Bird Show, Convention Hall, 10 – 5  609-884-2736


Ocean City
September

22...Air Festival: Ocean City's Annual Air Festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave.
For more information call 309-525-9223.
23...Cavalcade of Marching Bands: For more information call 398-4662
23...Corvette Show: on the Boardwalk from 6th – 10th St.
For more information call 609-457-0081.
28...Folk Festival by the Sea: Come and experience our 4th annual citywide yard sale
(Sat. only) plus two evenings of traditional folk music performances.  For more information call 60-399-2629.
29...Citywide Yard Sale: at Tabernacle (Sat. only), Boardwalk table sales (Sat. & Sun.), plus two evenings of traditional folk music performances. For more information call 609-398-4662.
29...Boardwalk Tables Sales: For more information call 398-4662.
October
5...Boardwalk Tables Sales: For more information call 609-398-4662.
6 - 9...Indian Summer Weekend: Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (Sat. – Mon.) and boardwalk table sales. 
For information call 609-525-9300.
6...Fall Block Party: 9am–5pm from 5th–14th Streets on Asbury Ave. and the Tabernacle Grounds. 
Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. Call 609-525-9300 for information.
20 - 21...FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk: 12noon–4pm. Free pumpkins, face painting, and trick or treating.
Call 609-398-4662 for more information. (Five age groups)
25 -26...Halloween Parade: 7:15pm on Asbury Ave. from 6th – 11th Street. 
Register at the Sentinel Ledger: 1-800-813-5580. A First Fright                                                       
27- 28...FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk: 12noon–4pm. Free pumpkins, face painting, and trick or treating.
Call 609-398-4662 for information
15...Fall Family Festival Weekend – Promenade Dance Party
15...Seaside Market
16...Sand Sculpting Contest
16...Fall Festival Family Weekend – Antique Auto Show & Parade


Sea Isle City
September
15...Fall Family Festival Weekend – Promenade Dance Party
15...Seaside Market
16...Sand Sculpting Contest
16...Fall Festival Family Weekend – Antique Auto Show & Parade
October
6...Columbus Day Parade
13...Charlotte C. Moretti – Race for the Cure: 5K Run/Walk
19...Halloween Parade & Dance Party
20...WSFC Surf Fishing Tournament
20...Beach Clean Up/Dune Planting


Stone Harbor
September
15...12^th Annual Nun’s Beach Surf Invitational. Villa Marie by the Sea: 111^th Street & Beach.
29-30...Local artists display their talents on the downtown streets of Stone Harbor.
October 2007
20...Beach Awareness Day – beach clean-up sponsored by Clean Ocean Action – 95^th Street



13-15...New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention
14-15...Firemen’s Weekend Craft Show
15...Light The Night Walk
20-23...14^th Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show
20-23...Irish Fall Festival
22-23... Seafarer’s Weekend Celebration/Crest Adventure Races
23...Super Sunday
27...The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions
27-30...Wildwood By The Sea Film Festival
28-29...Italian Festival of Yesterday and Today
28-30...Law Enforcement Survivors Weekend
28...Surf ‘N Turf Monster mash
28-30...Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Races
28-30...Wild Thang 7 – PT Cruisers
29-30...Sunset Lake Hydrofest Powerboat Races
29...Treasure Hunt & Ice Cream Eating Contest30...Men’s Flag Football League
30...Men’s Flag Football League
October
1...ongoing Halloween House Decorating Contest
5 - 7...Barbershop Fall District Convention
6 – 7...George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament
12-14...Charismatic Conference
12-14...Fall Thunder on the Sand Pro/Am Sanctioned Motocross Race
13...Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament

Avalon Inn
The Avalon Inn Resort is a peaceful retreat from the world, located at 7929 Dune Drive in Avalon, New Jersey.  It’s a quiet, family-oriented motel with all the amenities, and just steps away from the beach. (click here)

Beachcomber Resort
Beautiful beaches and tall dunes, a relaxed, refreshing atmosphere, secluded pool – it’s “The suite approach to your seashore vacation.” (click here)

Concord Suites
For the perfect getaway, the Concord Suites have the perfect package. (click here)

Desert Sand Inn
The ocean is calling you to its waters for sun, surf, fun, relaxation, and a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle. It’s the Desert Sand Resort – perfect! (click here)

Sealark Bed & Breakfast
Lovely accommodations, a light and airy atmosphere, and incredible breakfasts. It doesn’t get any better than the Sealark Bed & Breakfast. (click here)

The Windrift Resort Hotel
For fine dining, entertainment, swimming and more, the Windrift Resort Hotel, 80^th and the beach in Avalon, New Jersey is the perfect place for a fantastic weekend, week, or for season. (click here)

Mainstay Inn
The Mainstay Inn began life as an elegant pleasure palace for gentlemen back in the 19^th century call “The Clubhouse.” Today, it’s a wonderful Bed and Breakfast inn filled with museum quality pieces. (click here)

Pharo’s Inn
Pharo’s Inn is conveniently located in the heart of the historic district, and a short walk to the beach and the Washington Street Mall. (click here)

Summer Cottage Inn
You’ll enjoy a warm, friendly atmosphere and gracious hospitality in the historic district on a quiet tree-lined street just a block from the beach and the Victorian mall. (click here)

The Hyland Motor Inn
The inexpensive alternative to beachfront accommodations. (click here)

Pavilion Motor Lodge
This is a beautiful location without streets to cross to get to the beach and the water and a family friendly atmosphere. The perfect place to stay. (click here)

Port-O-Call Hotel
Ocean City’s Number One Resort, with spectacular beachfront accommodations. (click here)

Rose Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast
This treasure is a classic Ocean City arts and crafts period “seashore cottage” offering spacious accommodations and unsurpassed comfort for their guests. (click here)

Watson Regency Suites
Deluxe all-suite accommodations open year round. This is the perfect place to stay for a night, a weekend, or a season! (click here)

Wild Dunes Inn
Imagination becomes reality when you stay at the Wild Dunes Inn in Ocean City, the ideal spot for all the events with special rates and packages. (click here)

Budget Inn
Open year round, the Budget Inn Motel and suites offer you wonderful hospitality and service at reasonable rates in Somers Point. (click here)

Economy Motel Inn & Suites
Somers Point’s home-away-from home, with all that Somers Point and Ocean City have to offer. (click here)

Owl Motel
Open all year. The Owl Motel in Somers Point is the place to stay for business or pleasure. (click here)

Pier 4 Hotel
The ideal place to stay on Broadway Avenue and the bay. (click here)

Dunes Motel
The Dunes Motel is just one block from the beach with three different types of units from which to choose.
(click here)

Harbor Inn Motel
Harbor Inn Motel offers a variety of tastefully decorated and varied accommodations for your vacation getaway. (click here)

Risley House
Victorian flair. Awake to the aroma of fresh coffee and home-baked muffins, and enjoy your newspaper in a high backed rocker on the veranda. (click here)

Sun ‘N Sand Motel
A Stone Harbor tradition since 1952 – open year-round. (click here)

The Colonial Lodge
Located in a beautiful residential area with varied accommodations in a quiet and friendly atmosphere. (click here)

The Lark Motel
A very special place just one block from the beach. (click here)

Aztec Resort Motel
This is a great place to stay for all the events year round, and it’s two blocks from the boardwalk and a block from the beach. (click here)

Dining at the Shore...all within a short walk or drive from your accommodations!

Aleatheas Restaurant
Cape May elegant! Dine in their Victorian parlor or on the front porch overlooking the beach. Wonderful gourmet food with an extensive wine list. (click here)

Bella Vida
Bella Vida Café’ on “Broadway” (406 North Broadway, West Cape May, New Jersey) begins with breakfast, presents lunch, and ends with dinner. Their homemade soups & quiches, made daily, are the talk of the town. (click here)

Bloody Mary’s Bar & Grill
For the freshest seafood prepared with and island flair Bloody Mary’s Bar & Grill in the Atlas Inn, Beach Avenue on the oceanfront in Cape May is your first choice. (click here)

The Mad Batter
Breakfast, lunch or dinner with an international cuisine listed as “tops” in food reviews for over 30 years. Dine on the porch, the garden terrace or in the art-filled dining room in Historic Cape May. (click here) 

Oyster Bay Restaurant and Bar
Cape May’s choice for steamed lobster, succulent steak, or both – and that’s just the beginning of the good food and good times. (click here)

Cheeks at the Beach
The FLAX capital of the world, featuring the best in women’s casual clothing in natural fibers that are cool and comfortable. Bryn WALKER, Sarah Arizona and more. (click here)

Harley-Davidson of Wildwood
The fun begins at Harley-Davidson of Wildwood – with sales, service, parts, accessories, apparel, and their fantastic rental program. Once you rent a Harley you’ll want to buy a Harley from Harley-Davidson of Wildwood. (click here)

Oma’s Doll Shop
Playable dolls, collectible dolls, doll clothes and accessories for all ages, located in the Washington Mall in Historic Cape May. You’ve got to experience Oma’s Doll Shop. It’s delightful! (click here)

Sunset Beach
A great place to shop for area collectibles, Cape May fashions, the largest collection of jewelry in Cape May, apparel for men, women and children, home décor needs, and much more. Enjoy a meal at the Sunset Beach Grill, dolphin watching in warm weather, bird watching, and don’t miss the evening flag ceremony, a Cape May tradition for 40 years. (click here)

Toy Shop of Cape May
Incredibly imaginative toys that are great fun for kids, and those big kids disguised as grown-ups! You’ll find games, beach toys, kites, water toys, LEGO and much, much more! (click here)

Diller-Fisher Realtors
Serving Stone Harbor and Avalon, New Jersey since 1930 with the best in real estate sales, rentals and insurance. Avalon              (click here)
Stone Harbor    (click here)

Century 21 Gilmartin & Co.
From the most “well-known name in real estate – Century 21” we offer sophisticated marketing tools and advertising programs that work for you. (click here)

Homestead Real Estate Company, Inc.
Their award-winning agents provide you with courteous, honest service with integrity for all your real estate needs in Cape May, West Cape May, Cape May Point and surrounding areas. (click here)

   If you love pizza with all its many toppings and ingredients, make your next stop Nemo’s Family Restaurant, 2542 Dune Drive, Avalon, New Jersey.  If you love pasta dinners, stromboli, calzones, and salads for salad-lovers, make your next stop Nemo’s Family Restaurant in Avalon. If you love grinders, cheese steaks, burgers, deli sandwiches, hot sandwiches, and incredibly fresh hoagies, your next stop must be Nemo’s Family Restaurant. We almost forgot to mention chicken dishes, veal dishes, special homemade sauces and still more!

   When it comes to pizza, Nemo’s begins with fresh dough made daily, and then they offer you all the varieties of pizza you love – red, white, gourmet, seafood, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Hawaiian, deep dish pizza, pesto pizza with sundried tomatoes, and more!

   Nemo’s Family Restaurant in Avalon with a family-friendly menu, and a kid’s menu, too! All of their items are available for take-out,  and they also offer free delivery. Nemo’s Family Restaurant, in Avalon – open 7 days a week for your convenience. (click here)

   Anything worth doing is worth doing well. On that note, when it comes to great food and drink, and great times, it’s worth doing twice! That’s why Stumpo’s Italian Grill has two locations to serve you:

Stumpo’s Italian Grill, 318 Washington Street Mall in Cape May, New Jersey

(click here)…and

Stumpo’s Italian Grill, Longport Boulevard, Somers Point, New Jersey.

(click here).

   Both locations are famous for their Southern Italian Fare, from family-secret Italian dishes to signature choices such as their hand-crafted pizzas and antipastos. The family recipes have been handed down from generation to generation - that’s why you’ll want to bring all the generations of your family to Stumpo’s Italian Grill in Cape May and Somers Point.
    Bring the family, your friends, or just the two of you to Stumpo’s Italian Grill all year long in both locations. You’ll be very glad you did!

   The calendar may say that autumn is about to arrive, but you can still visit a lovely tropical place in the sun: Bloody Mary’s Bar & Grill, inside the Atlas Inn, 1035 Beach Avenue on the oceanfront in historic Victorian Cape May, New Jersey. Bloody Mary’s Bar & Grill in Cape May has exotic appetizers, fresh grilled seafood, entrees with a tropical touch, a kid’s menu, and your favorite tropical drinks.

   Discover seafood prepared with an island flair - featuring such delectable choices as Island Coconut Shrimp, Key West Grouper in lemon-lime butter, Broiled Scallops, and sautéed Tiki Tilapia with tortilla strips and Thai chili sauce.  If you’re craving spicy food select Tommy’s Jammin’ Jambalaya Jerk with shrimp, Andouille sausage and ham, or try the Pacific Rim Chicken sautéed with pineapple curry and coconut rum for those who like a sweet note with their spice.

   Visit Bloody Mary’s Dive Bar and enjoy Cricket’s Crab Dip, Garlic Fries, Crab and Shrimp Quesadilla, Chicken Quesadilla, Crispy Flautas, Soups, and much more.  Try their famous 32-ounce Flaming Volcano in the island atmosphere of plush rattan seating, hanging fountain and bamboo accents. You can also sample their other tropical drinks and exotic Martini’s! Bloody Mary’s is the spot for great entertainment, too!

   Fall Specials include Monday Night Trivia from 6:45 p.m., with prizes, a free buffet and $2.00 beer followed by Monday Night Football. (Sorry, there will be no trivia on September 24^th.)  Sunday Football on the big screen is also accompanied by a free buffet and $2.00 beer.  Here is something to cheer about!

   Don’t miss their Half Price Appetizers and Drinks at Bloody Mary’s Bar & Grill from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (*When the restaurant is open). 

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Let Them Entertain You…….

Box Office Telephone Numbers:

Atlantic City Hilton (609) 340-7160

Bally’s Park Place (609) 340-2709/(800) 772-7777

Boardwalk Hall (800) 736-1420 (TicketMaster)

Borgata (609) 317-1000

Caesar’s (800) 677-SHOW (7469)

Claridge (609) 340-3700 / (800) 752-7469

Harrah’s (800) 2HARRAH (242-7724)

Resorts (609-340-6300 / (800) 322-SHOW (7469)

Showboat (609) 343-4000/(800) 621-0200

Tropicana (609) 340-4020 / (800) 526-2935

Trump Marina (800) 284-8786 / (800) 777-8477

Trump Plaza (800) 759-8786

Trump Taj Mahal (609) 449-5150 / (800) 825-8888

TicketMaster

1-800-736-1420 or www.ticketmaster.com