The annual Fireworks Extravaganza took place on July 4th at 9:00pm on the beach in front of Congress Hall. The dazzling display brought an enormous turnout and made for the perfect end to a day full of patriotic festivities around Cape May. [nggallery id=30]
Category: This is Cape May
Cape May’s Annual Independence Parade
Cape May’s annual Independence Parade was held Saturday, July 3rd. The parade commenced at 1pm outside of Convention Hall on Beach Avenue. Parade participants included bands, antique cars, fire engines, costumed performers, local groups and organizations, and members of the US Armed Forces. [nggallery id=28]
The Passing of the Christian Admiral
From the beginning, the Hotel Cape May was doomed. It opened in 1908, several years behind schedule and 100 percent over budget – its final cost of $1 million was nearly unimaginable in those days.
All this and Berries too!
If your yard is a typical southern New Jersey somewhat sandy soil with some oaks here and there, blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) just might fit the bill. This tasty, succulent fruit will thrive in almost any kind of soil as long as it is acid.
It Came From the Garden: Squash Blossoms
Unlike the zombie green zucchini, squash blossoms are a golden orange color that looks like captured sunshine. Recipes: Spaghetti with Squash Blossoms, Squash Blossom Frittata, Crab Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Wine Tasting for CCA at Whalers’ Cottages
An elegant evening was held at the 18th-19th century Whalers’ Cottages on Batts Lane for the Center for Community Arts. Hosts Chris and Dave Clemans held a wine tasting event featuring Argentine wines paired with grilled meats and fresh local seafood which was catered by the Washington Inn. [nggallery id=26]
Beach Ball at the Beach Club
Cape May Stage held its summer fundraiser Saturday, June 19 at the Beach Club. The Sensations played classic summer beach tunes and guests shook, shimmied and danced the night away. [nggallery id=25]
St. Mary’s 100th Anniversary
St. Mary-by-the-Sea celebrated its 100th anniversary at Cape May Point the weekend of June 4-6.. The sisters arranged a special salute, “Lifting the Creative Spirit & Tapping the Artist Within,” to celebrate their century of owning and operating the historic Saint Mary-by-the-Sea Retreat House overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Cape May Point. Artists, poets, photographers,… Read more »
Water temps rising!
Fishing is heating up here in Cape May and so are the offshore water temps! Water temperatures from the South Poorman’s to the Washington are up to approximately 80 degrees creating a good fishing environment. Big Eye tuna have made their presence known, as well as white marlin, some blue marlin and dolphin. We’ve had… Read more »
After 92 years, Star of the Sea School closes its doors
“Our Lady Star of the Sea School has educated Cape May’s children in the Catholic tradition for the last 92 years. On April 23, 2009 the teachers, parents, and children were given notice by the Camden Diocese that because of low enrollment and grim demographics for future enrollment, the 2009-2010 school year would be the… Read more »
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