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   2024 EVENTS 

PHOTO CONTEST - Entries for the AHS Annual Photography Contest will be accepted from May 11 to 25,                                                              with judging the last week of May. Entries will be on display at the Avalon History Center
                                          throughout the month of June.
                                          All entries must be matted & mounted and include full name & contact information.

                                          The AHS thanks Al Campbell, Suzanne Dagit Sennhenn & Scott Prince for their time & 
                                          expertise as judges for the 2023 contest.
                                          2023 winners were: 
                                                  First place winners of each category were:
                                                  Avalon – George Wallace for “Fishing Pier Sunrise”
                                                  Nature – Janet Martin-Aylam for “One Hop Out of the Nest”
                                                  Portrait & Personality – Sharon Fletcher for “Chef”
                                                  Scenic – Janet Martin-Aylam for “One Foam Line”
                                                  Best in Show ribbon went to Sharon Fletcher for 
                                                                                              “Sunday Newspaper"
                                                 2023 Future Photographer recognition goes to 4 year old Noah Kauterman






HOUSE  TOUR - The Avalon Historical Society self-guided Olde House Tour of "the treasures of Avalon"
                                   will be held Friday, June 21 from 
                                   Tickets will be available from avalonhistoricalsocietyshop.org, for pick up at the 
                                   Avalon History Center as well as in-person from members of the AHS at the HC the day 
                                   of the event only. 

                                   The Avalon Historical Society is looking for homeowners who would be interested in 
                                   opening their properties for this event. Please contact the Avalon History Center on 
                                   609-967 0090 if you would like to be included in this fundraier.


SKEE BALL     -  Avalon Historical Society is sponsoring its 2nd competitive Skee Ball event at the arcade
                                  on 29th St. & the Boardwalk, June 28, from 4pm to 7pm  


13TH ANNUAL CLAMSHELL   -  There are currently tentative plans for August 2024  at the 30th St. Beach 
                                                                 Please watch out for further details.

                  
                                  The Avalon Historical Society is looking for volunteers to officiate, in order to ensure this historic
                                  game continues on our beaches.
                                  Full & complete training shall be given prior to 1st pitch.
                                  Please contact the Avalon History Center on 609-967 0090, to volunteer


Please contact the Avalon History Center for information on all Avalon Historical Society events,
plus check out History Center events and programs via www.avalonhistorycenter.



2024 LIMITED EDITION ORNAMENT  - This year’s Holiday Ornament featuring 26th Street school,
                                                                                  will be available this summer for purchase online from
                                                                                  www.avalonhistoricalsocietyshop.org
                                                                                  or via QR code and your smartphone. 
                                                                                  For pick-up at the History Center only.                                   


See the AFPL History Center website & Facebook page for information, events,  plus monthly programs, upcoming exhibits, recent acquisitions, online exhibits via Google Arts & Culture.

Join the Avalon History Center every 3rd Thursday of the month at 11.00am for tea, cookies  & good conversation on the subject of Avalon of old. 
215 39th St., Avalon, across from the tennis courts.
See AFPL calendar for details 



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