Avalon, NJ Holiday Season Roundup ~ Landis Co., Realtors

Santa Claus is coming to town!  The Avalon Volunteer Fire Department has been able to arrange a  visit from Santa Claus to Avalon on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. The Fire Dept. will bring Santa door-to-door on Avalon's fire engines. Visits must be limited to no more than five minutes so he can be sure to go see all the children in town. If you would like Santa to stop by your house, please call 609-967-5914 to sign-up. Each child's name, age and address is required upon calling. Santa is also planning on bringing small gifts for children up to age 9. Santa will try to make all his stops between 6 and 8 p.m. However, he cannot provide an exact times for each visit

Holiday Happenings at 7 Mile Beach December 14 & 15 Holiday Events     The 7 Mile Beach is decking the halls and preparing for some great celebrations. Be sure to visit these venues and celebrate with friends, co-workers and family!    The Smaller, Bigger, Biggest Christmas Party December 14, 7 p.m. Bobby Dee's Rock'n Chair Restaurant 609-967-3300 Everyone is invited to this popular Christmas Party! $25/person include a dinner buffet starting at 7 p.m., drink specials and entertainment by the Rocktologists! Santa's Family Workshop December 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cape May County Zoo 609-465-5271 Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Education Stations, Crafts, Live Animals, and more. Event will be held inside the zoo's Reptile House. 15th Annual Biggest-little Holiday Party December 15, 7 p.m. Golden Inn 609-967-2129 Come one, come all! Join the Golden Inn for the Island's biggest, little holiday party featuring a festive holiday buffet, DJ entertainment, dancing and special lodging rates. $27/person; call to make your reservation.    2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party December 15, 8 p.m. Fred's Tavern 609-368-5591 You know you have one! Participate and compete by wearing your ugliest holiday sweater to Fred's Tavern. Featuring door prizes, drink specials and holiday cocktails. Donations for Toys for Tots accepted at the door.

Member Spotlight Yacht Club of Stone Harbor - Open Year-Round  9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 609-368-1201   Situated on the bay, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is home to one of the best sunsets in South Jersey. Members often take advantage of this picturesque scene while having a cocktail on the deck, or dining in one of two bay-front dining rooms.    Throughout the summer, members enjoy a wide range of sailing, power-boating and other sport activities, as well as social and community service events. The Club's Youth Activities Program (YAP) provides seven weeks of sailing instruction and fun for the children of members.    Additionally, the Club is available for weddings and special events. An on-site coordinator will assist in menu planning, décor, vendors and more to ensure your special day is stylish, sophisticated and fun. Visit the Club's facebook page for more great reception and event images.   The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is open year-round and is currently serving dinner in the dining room on Friday and Saturday evenings for members.      For more information, please visit the Club's website. Click here for a membership application, including information on the Club's Off-Season Dining Membership. Click here for the newly released 2014 Banquet Package.

Ring in the New Year on 7 Mile Beach! New Year's Eve Celebrations through Avalon & Stone Harbor   2013 is only weeks away, and it's time to get down to business on how you're planning to celebrate. Restaurants and bars throughout the 7 Mile Beach are hosting some great dining and dancing options, so be sure to ring in 2013 at one of your favorite island hot spots. Click here for a list of New Year's Eve entertainment/dining options.

Shore Weddings Magazine - Coming Soon! The Guide to Saying I DO from Atlantic City to Cape May   Seven Mile Publishing is happy to announce its newest publication, Shore Weddings Magazine. From Atlantic City to Cape May, New Jersey's shore towns are wedding destinations for thousands of couples every year. From boardwalks to ballrooms, there is distinction to match the style of every bride and groom.    Shore Weddings, to be distributed in February 2013, is a concentrated luxe guide to the who, what, where and how of saying I DO at the Shore.   Did you or someone you know recently have a wedding at the Shore? Shore Weddings Magazine is looking to feature real weddings from Atlantic City to Cape May in our first issue. To submit, or for more information on having your wedding featured, email the magazine by clicking here.

Happy Holidays from Pinterest Whether you're cooking for 20, planning an outing, or thinking of new seashore-inspired decorating ideas, Pinterest is your one-stop shop to great holiday ideas. Follow VisitAvalonNJ for creative postings on holiday decor, recipes, cocktails and more!