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   2023 EVENTS 

PHOTO CONTEST - Entries for the 19th Annual Photography Contest were accepted during the month of May,                                                       when amateur photographers entered their photos in four different categories. Entries                                                             were on display through June, after judging by Al Campbell, Suzanne Dagit Sennhenn and                                                     Scott Prince. The Historical Society thanks the judges for their time and expertise.
                                                  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 Olde House Tour was held Friday, June 23 from 1pm to 4pm
                                   To date four houses were featured dating from 1904 through 1929, plus the 1892 Wells Memorial
                                   Church will be open for visitors.

                                   Chairperson Rose Marie Chew calls these early homes “the treasure of Avalon”. 


SKEE BALL     -  Avalon Historical Society is sponsoring a competitive Skee Ball event at the arcade on 29th
                                  St. & the Boardwalk, June 30, from 4pm to 7pm  


12TH ANNUAL CLAMSHELL   -  Join us at the 30th St. Beach on July 1st 8.30am, to take part in this fun,
                                                                   horseshoe-like sport, historically played on Avalon's beaches.

                  CLAMSHELL EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2023, LOOK OUT FOR THE RETURN IN 2024

MINIATURE GOLF -  Join us at Go Fish, 2418 Dune Drive, July 6th from 6pm to 8.30pm. Enjoy a round of golf 
                                             with friends and family while benefiting the Avalon Historical Society





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.



2023 LIMITED EDITION ORNAMENT  - This year’s Holiday Ornament featuring Kohler's Bakery is available 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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